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The Coaching Leader - by IntelliCoach

by IntelliCoach · English · Business

Our Vision is simple: Every People Leader should know some professional Coaching Skills. Why? Most Leaders simply do not know how to help others WITHOUT giving advice. Yet that is exactly the kind of empowering Leadership style that people seek: one that is genuine, caring, curious, yet direct and f

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 13 min
Latest: 6 Feb 2026
Language: English

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6 Feb 2026 · 14 min

TCL 121 - Change is Friction - Change is Good

It's normal for humans to feel inertia. We instinctively resist change and crave stability. But what if the stability we fight for is actually the thing holding us back? We often assume we should only change things when they are broken. But there is a hidden value in change itself—even when everything seems fine. In this episode, I explore the counter-intuitive idea that change has inherent worth, even if there is no outright 'business case'. I will break down why "shaking things up" isn't just about fixing problems, but about forcing the system to adapt, connect, and grow in ways that…

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E120 · 19 Dec 2025 · 14 min
TCL 120 - Mentoring Falls Flat Without Coaching Skills
Advice is helpful. But without a short "compass check," mentees often don't use it. In this episode, I reveal why traditional mentoring often falls short—and how combining mentoring with coaching skills transforms your impact as a leader. Main Ideas: Why handing over a "map" of your experience isn't enough—and what's missing. The compass check: How to start mentoring conversations that activate thinking, not passive note-taking. Practical questions that help mentees discover whether your advice actually applies to their unique situation. Mentor for independence, not dependence. What's one…
E119 · 6 Dec 2025 · 12 min
TCL119 - Don't Coach the Ghost
It's a familiar scenario. You go into a discussion and you spend 20 minutes talking about someone who isn't even in the room; you end up walking away with zero actionable solutions. I call this 'investigating a ghost'. When team members come to you frustrated about a colleague, it's tempting to play detective together, analyzing that absent person's motives and behaviors. But here's the trap: you can't coach/change someone who isn't there. In this episode, I'll show you how to pivot these circular conversations into productive problem-solving by focusing on what actually matters: the person…
E118 · 14 Nov 2025 · 13 min
TCL 118 - The Dead Man's Rule of Goal Setting
Reframe 'don't' goals into concrete actions only living people perform. When you set goals like "I won't complain" or "I'll stop interrupting," you're unknowingly sabotaging yourself. In this episode, I explore the Dead Man's Rule—a powerful principle from behavioral psychology that reveals why negatively-framed goals fail and how to transform them into actionable directives that actually drive change. Main Ideas: The Dead Man's Rule explained Three reasons our brains can't process "don't do X" instructions effectively. How to identify and normalize goals, turning vague avoidance statements…
E117 · 31 Oct 2025 · 11 min
TCL 117 - Your calendar tells you the truth
We say we value family, health, and learning. But our calendars tell a different story. There's often a gap between what we claim matters and where our time actually goes. Main Ideas: ● How your calendar and spending reveal your true values, not your stated ones ● Why we often aspire to values we don't actually live by ● The difference between aspirational values and actual values ● How to use your credit card statements to understand your priorities ● Steps to structure your life around the values you aspire to have Take an honest look at how you spend your time. The mirror doesn't judge—it…
E116 · 17 Oct 2025 · 12 min
TCL 116 - The Emotional Remote Control
When someone upsets you, do you tell yourself "they made me angry"—or do you recognize that you're choosing your response? In this episode, I share a story from my early leadership days and a five-step framework I've developed for reclaiming emotional remote control. Main Ideas: Why saying "someone made me feel" means giving away your emotional control My story of creating a manual my team didn't use and the anger I felt The five-step framework for reclaiming your emotional remote control How to challenge the stories we tell ourselves about external triggers Setting boundaries without…
E115 · 18 Jul 2025 · 14 min
TCL 115 - Add Water not Fuel
When conflict flares up, are you adding fuel—or water? In this episode, I explore a simple yet powerful metaphor to help leaders de-escalate tension and build stronger conversations. Learn how to lead with clarity, maturity, and curiosity in the heat of the moment. Main Ideas: The "Fuel vs. Water" metaphor for understanding conflict behavior. Seven practical ways to de-escalate heated situations and respond with intention. How to stay grounded, communicate non-judgmentally, and lead through emotionally charged conversations. Want to navigate tough conversations without losing your cool?…
E114 · 4 Jul 2025 · 12 min
TCL114 - An Introvert with a Mission becomes social
Do you prefer introversion and find big networking events draining? In this podcast episode, I share how redefining my role gave me energy, purpose, and deeper connections during the wild, busy International Coaching Week events in May earlier this year . It was a simple mindset shift , but one that changed everything for me 😊 Main Ideas: ● Why introverted leaders are underrepresented in senior positions ● The difference between preferring introversion and lacking social skills ● How energy management, not personality, determines networking success ● The power of having a mission beyond…
E113 · 2 May 2025 · 14 min
TCL 113 - How to tell whether coaching actually worked
Here are some resources you could acccess about evaluating coaching effectiveness: https://www.intellicoach.com/pro-hrbp https://www.intellicoach.com/pro-leaders How do you really know if coaching worked? It's easy to feel good about the process, but harder to prove whether it led to actual results. If you're investing time and money into coaching, you need a way to track its impact—beyond just good feelings or positive feedback. In this episode, I will break down how organizations and leaders can evaluate coaching effectiveness. I will share why it's not enough to ask clients if they "feel…
11 Apr 2025 · 13 min
TCL112 - The Anti Stupid Question Field Guide
People often say, "There's no such thing as a stupid question." But is that really true? In this episode, I challenge that idea and explore how avoiding poorly thought-out questions can make us better leaders and communicators. Main Ideas: How asking unprepared questions can waste time and damage credibility. The Power of Intent-Based Leadership A simple framework to shift from vague requests to clear, intentional communication. How to coach your team to think critically, take ownership, and contribute meaningfully. Learn how to foster smarter conversations and build a culture of ownership.…
E111 · 28 Mar 2025 · 12 min
TCL 111 - Go Beyond Bland Summarizing
Capturing essence in conversations builds trust, deepens connections, and improves communication. We often summarize conversations to show we're listening, but simple summaries don't always make people feel heard. Capturing the essence—recognizing emotions and core messages—deepens conversations and builds trust. In this episode, I explore how leaders and coaches can develop this skill to connect more meaningfully and communicate with greater impact. Main Ideas: Why simple summaries don't always make people feel heard. The difference between summarizing and capturing the essence. How to…
E110 · 7 Mar 2025 · 12 min
TCL 110 - The Power of Constraints
Explore how time constraints sharpen focus, spark creativity, and lead to better coaching outcomes. Many leaders believe great coaching requires long, in-depth conversations. But what if shorter sessions could be just as powerful? In this episode, I explore how time constraints sharpen focus, spark creativity, and lead to better coaching outcomes. Main Ideas: Why long coaching sessions aren't always better. How constraints like time limits can create focus and urgency. Simple ways to turn short check-ins into valuable coaching moments. How regular, brief coaching beats infrequent long…
21 Feb 2025 · 13 min
TCL109 - Speed comes from focus, not talking fast
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. https://www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach What's the point of driving fast on a long detour? We might as well go much slower, but on a direct path and save time and energy. Coaching works the same way. "We need to speed up coaching" is a common thing I hear. And yes, telling IS faster than asking, but often sends us on a racing detour. However, there are simple ways to get to results in conversations faster (that's what we mean by saying 'coach faster'). An error in thinking that I often observe is that 'talking…
E108 · 22 Nov 2024 · 14 min
TCL108 - Are you solving the wrong kind of conflict
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. https://www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode, I dive into a critical aspect of workplace dynamics—understanding the nature of conflict. Picture this: two team members clash over a deadline. One insists on extra testing time, while the other feels pressure from a client to deliver. On the surface, it seems like a deadline dispute, but often, the real issue runs deeper—like unresolved personal frustrations. Here's where leaders can easily misstep by focusing on superficial disagreements rather than the…
E107 · 15 Nov 2024 · 12 min
TCL107 - Stop looking at the stars - Look right ahead
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. https://www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode, I'm sharing a pattern I've noticed among leaders over the years—the tendency to copy routines of high-profile CEOs, hoping it will lead to success. Imagine a new team lead like Maria, trying out productivity apps, waking up at 4:30 a.m., and reading a book every week, all because she saw her favorite CEO do it. After a few weeks, she's exhausted and feeling like a failure. What Maria doesn't realize is that these habits reflect the CEOs' current lifestyles,…
E106 · 6 Sep 2024 · 12 min
TCL 106 - Ask First then Share
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. https://www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode, I'm sharing something I've been reflecting on lately—how being in a leadership position can sometimes create a tricky dynamic when it comes to giving advice. When I was a compliance manager, my team often came to me for guidance. I used to think I was helping by sharing my thoughts, but now I wonder if I might have been unintentionally influencing their decisions. Main Ideas: ● The hidden dynamics when team members seek advice from managers. ● Why sharing your…
E105 · 16 Aug 2024 · 9 min
TCL 105 - Avoiding the "Yes" trap
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. https://www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode, I'm diving into the subtle but impactful 'yes trap' in management. Imagine you're a manager offering a simple suggestion, only to find it's taken as an order, complicating your relationship with your team. Main Ideas: ● The hidden psychology behind the "Yes Trap" and why it can cripple effective communication. ● Practical strategies to offer multiple solutions, fostering critical thinking and ownership within your team. ● How to create a safe space for healthy…
E104 · 26 Jul 2024 · 11 min
TCL 104 - Coaching is a helpful disturbance
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. https://www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode, I'm sharing a personal experience that highlights how coaching can act as a beneficial disturbance in our lives. It all started with a simple observation from my son during our daily school commute. Main Ideas: ● How a small nudge can reveal hidden details in our everyday surroundings. ● My belief that coaching is a gentle nudge that opens our eyes to new possibilities. ● Breaking through mental loops with powerful, thought-provoking questions. We often…
E103 · 26 Apr 2024 · 10 min
TCL 103 - Self-Coaching for Ruthless Prioritizing
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. https://www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode, I'm diving deep into a powerful strategy I call "ruthless prioritizing." It's not about being harsh, it's about being strategic and intentional with your time and energy. Main Ideas: ● The surprising truth about ruthless prioritizing (it's not what you think!) ● My simple 3-step process to identify your true value drivers and ruthlessly prioritize tasks. ● How to embrace the power of focus and finally achieve that elusive sense of accomplishment. Feeling…
E102 · 22 Mar 2024 · 10 min
TCL 102 - Useful Closed Questions
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast ! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode, I want to share my thoughts on closed questions in coaching conversations. From my experience, open questions are often preferred, but closed questions have their place too. They can help bring clarity and focus during a discussion. It's about finding a balance between exploring ideas and confirming decisions. Main Ideas: ● Closed questions in coaching ● Exploration and confirmation in conversations ● Jeff Bezos' hiring principles ● Closed-ended question for goal…
E101 · 11 Mar 2024 · 9 min
TCL101 - Unhelpful Problem Solving
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast ! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode, I will focus on problem-solving within the context of coaching. Contrary to common belief, coaching is not just about addressing problems but finding sustainable solutions for the future. Main Ideas: ● Differentiating problem solving and solution finding ● Case studies to illustrate this concept ● Questions that promote a solution-oriented mindset Fixing what's broken without considering the ultimate goal may not lead to true solutions. Wishing everyone success in…
E100 · 19 Jan 2024 · 13 min
TCL100 - 8 questions that make anyone more coach-like!
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. https://www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode, I'm going to share some handy coaching tips with you. I've got eight simple questions that can make our coaching conversations way better. Here's what we'll look into: "What do you want to talk about today?" "What's the best thing that could happen from our conversation?" "What's the thing you're finding tricky right now?" "What can you actually change or decide on?" "What's something new you can try to move things along?" "What's the first small step you…
E99 · 24 Nov 2023 · 11 min
TCL099 - 6 Words - 2 Magical Phrases
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast ! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode, I will explore the utility of two potent conversational tools: the phrases "tell me more" and "and what else." These expressions serve the dual purpose of showcasing active engagement, promoting empowerment, and revealing concealed insights within a dialogue. I will delve into how "tell me more" acts as a tool for in-depth exploration on a particular subject, vertically digging into it, while "and what else" serves as a means to broaden the discussion horizontally.…
E98 · 20 Oct 2023 · 14 min
TCL098 - What it takes to become a successful Leader Coach
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast ! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode, I'll discuss a topic that many of us have encountered in our professional journeys – the transition from being a manager to becoming a leader coach. You know, many folks see the appeal of this shift, but there's often a gap between where they are and where they want to be. We'll explore the reasons behind this shift and the five key elements that can help us make this transformation. Additionally, we'll discuss some common challenges that leaders may face on their…
E97 · 15 Sep 2023 · 13 min
TCL097 - Boosting Growth with the Personal SWOT
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast ! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode, I'll share my personal experience on the power of using a strength-based approach to leadership. Initially, I treated each person in my team equally, then I discovered the value of leveraging individual talents and strengths to better help my team succeed. From this, came The Personal SWOT Model of assessing individual strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This model helps managers understand each team member better and support individuals in their…
E96 · 28 Jul 2023 · 20 min
TCL096 - The surprising way how to explore emotions in Coaching
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast ! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode, we discuss how to incorporate emotions in conversations using coaching techniques. We explore the three-step process of recognizing emotional shifts, sharing about them neutrally, and exploring them further. By noticing and exploring these shifts, we can deepen our understanding of others and build trust in our relationships. Main ideas: Emotions always play a role in conversations, and as coaches, we can incorporate them in a productive way. Recognize shifts in…
E95 · 27 Mar 2023 · 23 min
TCL095 - How coaches and consultants prepare differently
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast ! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of coaching and consulting, and how a coach prepares differently to an advisor ahead of meeting with a client. We compare the mindset and behaviors leading up to a session between a professional coach and a consultant, and help you understand where you might tend to be as you approach your work and the people around you that need help. We start by highlighting the difference in mindset between a consultant and a professional coach.…
E94 · 6 Mar 2023 · 23 min
TCL094 - The Power of NO - Why inviting disagreement is an essential skill
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast ! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode, we cover a crucial skill every leader should master - inviting disagreement. Have you ever been in a meeting where everyone seemed to agree with your boss's idea, but you had reservations? Or shared an idea with someone and wondered if they were just trying to please you? It's a common problem, and as a manager, it's crucial to create an environment where people feel comfortable disagreeing with you. So, why is it essential to disagree? Here are the five reasons we…
E93 · 17 Feb 2023 · 17 min
TCL093 - 3 Coaching Questions that improve every meeting
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast ! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode, we cover the three coaching questions that can improve every meeting. As a coach and trainer, I've seen many corporate meetings go off track due to unclear goals and implicit assumptions. It's frustrating, and it wastes time and money. That's why I want to share with you these three simple questions that any leader with professional coaching skills can use to get meetings back on track. Here are the three coaching questions that we discuss in this episode: For this…
E92 · 6 Feb 2023 · 28 min
TCL092 - The Power of Co-Creating SMART Goals
Please take 1 min to rate this podcast ! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. www.ratethispodcast.com/intellicoach In this episode of "The Power of Co-Creating SMART Goals," Maik dives into why it's important for managers to take a different approach to goal-setting with their team members. Maik explores how co-creating SMART goals, which are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound, can lead to more successful outcomes for everyone involved. Here are some of the highlights from the episode: Refreshing the SMART goal framework The importance of using coaching skills to co-create…

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Language: English
Category: Business
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Typical length: 13 min
Latest episode: 6 Feb 2026
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