Learn the GROW coaching model and powerful questioning techniques that help your team solve their own problems and take ownership of their growth

The Challenge Every Manager Faces

Sound familiar?

• Your team brings you every problem to fix instead of thinking through solutions themselves.

• You find yourself giving advice and solving problems rather than developing your people.

• Your direct reports seem dependent on you for direction instead of taking initiative.

• You want to help your team grow but don't know how to coach rather than just manage.

• Performance conversations feel one-sided and don't lead to real behavior change.

The result? You become a bottleneck, your team doesn't develop critical thinking skills, and everyone stays stuck in the same patterns.

What You'll Learn in This Coaching Skills Training

The GROW Coaching Model Framework

Master a proven four-step structure (Goal, Reality, Options, Way Forward) that guides any coaching conversation from problem identification to action planning.

Powerful Question-Asking Techniques

Learn how to ask open-ended questions that spark insight and self-discovery rather than leading people to your predetermined answers.

When to Coach vs. When to Direct

Develop judgment about when coaching is appropriate and when you need to switch to giving clear direction or feedback.

Managing Your Impulse to Fix

Practice staying curious instead of jumping to solutions, even when you know exactly what the person should do.

Creating Psychological Safety for Growth

Build an environment where people feel safe to explore challenges, admit mistakes, and experiment with new approaches.

What Makes This Workshop Different

Practice with Real Scenarios

You'll practice coaching conversations using actual workplace challenges through structured role-playing exercises with immediate feedback.

Focus on People Manager Coaching, Not Executive Coaching

This isn't about becoming a professional coach - it's about integrating coaching skills into your everyday management conversations.

Interactive Learning Environment

Experience being coached yourself so you understand what effective coaching feels like from the recipient's perspective.

Customized for Your Organization

We adapt scenarios and examples to reflect the specific coaching opportunities and challenges your team faces.

Workshop Format & Options

Virtual Workshop (2 Hours)

• Interactive breakout rooms for coaching practice

• Real-time feedback from instructor and peers

• Digital coaching toolkit and question guides

• Perfect for distributed management teams

In-Person Half-Day Workshop

• Extended coaching practice with multiple scenarios

• Group observation and feedback sessions

• Hands-on exercises and peer coaching circles

• Ideal for leadership development programs

Multi-Session Program

• Initial workshop + follow-up practice sessions

• Ongoing skill development and peer coaching

• Perfect for building a coaching culture across the organization

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you'll be able to:

• Use the GROW model to structure productive coaching conversations\

• Ask powerful questions that promote insight and self-discovery

• Resist the urge to give advice and instead guide people to their own solutions

• Create psychological safety for honest, growth-focused conversations

• Distinguish between coaching moments and times when constructive feedback is needed

• Turn performance issues into development opportunities

• Build team members' problem-solving capabilities instead of dependence

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Who Should Attend

Perfect for:

• New managers learning to develop rather than just direct their teams

• Experienced leaders who want to move from problem-solver to people developer

• HR professionals building coaching capabilities across the organization

• Team leads managing individual contributors who need to grow

• Remote managers adapting coaching skills for virtual environments

• Bay Area management teams looking for local leadership development expertise

Team Size:

Up to 25 participants for optimal interaction and practice time

Ready to Transform Your Management Approach?

Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your team's development needs and how coaching skills training can help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How is this different from other coaching training programs?

A: Our approach focuses specifically on manager coaching skills, not professional executive coaching. We teach practical techniques you can use in everyday workplace conversations.

Q: What if I'm not a naturally good listener?

A: Great coaching is a learnable skill set, not just a personality trait. We provide specific techniques and lots of practice to build your listening and questioning abilities.

Q: Can this work for technical teams who prefer direct communication?

A: Absolutely! Coaching isn't about being soft - it's about being strategic. Technical teams often respond well to the structured GROW approach.

Q: Do you offer ongoing support after the coaching workshop?

A: Yes - all participants get 30 days of email support, plus we can arrange follow-up practice sessions or peer coaching circles.

Q: What if some team members don't want to be coached?

A: We address this directly by teaching you how to recognize when coaching is appropriate and when to use other management approaches like directing or training.

Q: Do you provide coaching skills training for Bay Area companies?

A: Yes! We work with management teams throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, both in-person and virtually, with content adapted for Silicon Valley's results-focused culture.