I recently received an email titled “HELP-ASAP!” from a leader seeking leadership coaching strategies to address her frustrations. She felt stuck in her role and needed guidance on how to handle her team’s blind spots in client conversions and the mindset of a sales team member. Could I help her prepare for an honest yet respectful conversation with her team before their next meeting?
My reply was prompt: “You’re in luck; I’m heading to a marketing event with a 45-minute commute. I can talk at noon today.”
Her response? “I can’t, that’s during my lunch hour…”
Why Leadership Coaching Strategies Matter
The best lesson my first coach, Steve Riley, taught me was this: “You can’t care more about people’s lives than they do.” This powerful insight shapes how I approach leadership coaching strategies.
When I hear a reply like hers, it’s an opportunity to help leaders reflect on their role in shaping team behavior. Many individuals aren’t aware of the impact they have on their team’s dynamics. In this case, the leader wasn’t intentionally being dismissive of my time. Instead, she was conditioned by a corporate mindset where taking a lunch break or clocking out on time is non-negotiable.
Empower Your Team with Leadership Coaching Strategies
Employees often don’t realize there’s a different way of working. Many are unaware they can empower themselves to take ownership of their roles. However, creating a culture of empowerment starts with leadership. Leaders must model the behaviors and attitudes they want to see in their teams.
When I received her “what about my lunch” reply, I didn’t push further. Instead, I sent her a complimentary link to my book, “Intrapreneurs in an Entrepreneur’s World: How to Empower Your Employees to Step Up and Lead.” I encouraged her to start there and reach out afterward.
Her follow-up email arrived three weeks later: “Thank you, WOW. I had no idea how much of the problem I was. When are you available next—day, night, or weekend? I’ll make the time work. I’m ready to lead this team, the right way.”
This transformation highlights how effective leadership coaching strategies can inspire a shift in mindset and behavior.
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Authored by Molly Hall McGrath
