Brenda Forman (TCE ’24–’25) shares how Transformative Coaching Essentials reshaped the way she leads, coaches, and relates. Moving from “doing it right” to being fully present, she describes coaching as a collaborative space for clarity, choice, and sustainable change, especially for leaders navigating high-responsibility roles.
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How to Become a Coach-Style Leader
A good leader is someone whose people are productive, innovative and excited to be part of the team. How does an employee — particularly one new to a leadership role — develop the skills to create and manage such a team?
Managers are often not trained in specific leadership skills, so they tend to default to whatever management style they have observed. Many managers use a traditional management style of telling, supervising and disciplining.
But there’s a better way: Managers should instead learn coach-style leadership, which involves asking, empowering and guiding. This style of leadership develops strong relationships. It is a way of being with others that is open, inquisitive and challenging. It empowers people to be accountable and resourceful in order to achieve the results they desire.