Leading with a Coaching Mindset

Did you know that coaching is one of the top skills desired for front-line managers and that leaders who consistently coach their employees are considered more inspiring? You can be that inspiring leader!

Coaching is essentially a conversation between a coach and an employee. It involves helping individuals access what they already know, rather than telling them what you think they should do. As a coach, you assist, support, and encourage employees to find their answers. In the process, employees build both skills and autonomy. Coaching is more about asking the right questions than providing answers – a coach collaborates with the employee to establish and clarify purpose and goals and develop a plan of action to achieve these goals.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the difference between managing and coaching and why coaching is such an essential leadership skill
• Develop a coaching mindset to guide employees to achieve their goal
• Assess when and how to move from “telling” to “asking”
• Understand and practice the GROW coaching model

Course Content

• Understand the components of a coaching mindset
• Know when to coach and when to instruct
• Understand how to effectively use the “from telling to asking” continuum for employees with different experiences, skills, and motivation levels
• Explore types of questions, their purpose, and when to use them
• Learn how to ask thought-provoking and probing questions that encourage reflection and exploration
• Understand the importance of listening to truly understand instead of to respond
• Understand the steps of the GROW model and how to use it to encourage growth and development

Delivery Method: Virtual Session – Zoom Meeting

Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and a digital certificate upon completion.  

This course is delivered in partnership with local and provincial construction associations across Canada. You will be participating with a group of industry peers from multiple regions. 

Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person that will be in attendance.

There are no prerequisites for this course.   

This course is intended for managers and leaders who want to inspire and guide employees to reach their true potential and to contribute positively to individual and organizational goals.

This course is beneficial for various professionals in the construction industry, including:

1. Front-line Managers – To inspire and lead their teams effectively.
2. Supervisors – For supporting crew members in achieving their goals.
3. Team Leaders – To promote skill-building and autonomy within their teams.
4. Project Managers – For guiding team members through challenges and fostering growth.
5. HR Professionals – To enhance employee development and coaching strategies.
6. Safety Leaders – For coaching team members in safety practices.
7. Executives – To create a positive organizational culture through coaching.

Participants will acquire essential coaching skills that empower employees and enhance team performance.