The AC Podcast 244: Leader Coaches: Letting Go of Expertise
May 26, 2025
Join coaches Ross Hunter, with over 20 years in leadership, and Katy McGregor, an HR professional passionate about coaching, in an engaging discussion on evolving leadership roles. They delve into the tension between providing expert advice and empowering teams. With insights on fostering a culture of inquiry, they emphasize the need for self-awareness and embracing a coaching mindset. The conversation tackles how organizational cultures influence leadership styles and encourages exploring collaborative, question-led approaches to enhance team dynamics.
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Focus On Building Independence
- Leaders dependent on giving answers must envision where they want to be to realize the need for change.
- Coaching builds independence, reducing leader overload and creating scalable impact in teams.
Systematically Support Coaching Behaviors
- Design team systems that reward coaching behaviors to replace expertise-only rewards.
- Embed coaching behaviors in work routines to make it normal and build engagement gradually.
Many Leaders Already Coach
- Many leaders already coach inadvertently by questioning and listening but lack intentional awareness.
- Labeling and practicing coaching deliberately helps build confidence and skill with small shifts.