What if the fastest way to create deeper conversations, improve your leadership abilities, and your relationships wasn't a better plan—but a better question?
My guest today is Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit, the most popular coaching book of the century, to unpack why most of us rush to give advice too quickly and how staying curious just a little longer can change everything.
You'll hear Michael talk about why we're all "advice-giving maniacs," how asking better questions leads to better outcomes, and the simple coaching framework Michael has taught to coaches and leaders around the world. You'll learn his most powerful questions and why they unlock clarity, accountability, and trust.
Whether you're a parent, leader, manager, spouse, or maybe you're someone who wants deeper, more meaningful conversations, you'll learn how coaching is really about helping people feel seen, heard, and empowered—not fixed.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- One Thing That The Best Coaches Do
- The Best Way to Avoid Giving Unwanted Advice
- The Power Of Asking One Question & Then Listening
- How Michael Pivoted From His Coaching Practice
- Accountability Isn't About Cracking a Whip
- Systems That Help You Follow-Through On Your Goal
- How Money & Side Bets Are Powerful Motivators
- How To Be Useful When Someone Asks for Advice
- The Best Question a Coach Can Ask to Dig Deeper
- How to Learn More From Michael
- The Deeper Gift that Coaching Offers
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