Effective Coaching Skills for Leaders Under Pressure

Introduction

• Coaching in the toughest moments

1. Preparing Yourself to Coach in Challenging Situations

• Knowing what you enjoy and dislike about coaching others
• Owning your biases and triggers
• Preparing in advance for coaching challenges

2. Coaching When the Conditions Are Challenging

• Coaching when you're pressed for time
• Coaching when there are already intensified pressures
• Coaching with conflicting information

3. Coaching Challenging Employees

• Coaching someone who's defensive and resistant
• Coaching when there's repeated underperformance
• Coaching difficult behaviors

4. Coaching When You're the Challenge

• Getting past coaching anxiety
• Coaching when you don't feel like it
• Coaching despite skill limitations

Conclusion

• Embracing the privilege of helping others grow