130 | Build managers’ confidence and skills with ‘the coaching two-step’, with Jude Sclater
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You may have heard that coaching skills can be incredibly helpful for managers to have in their toolbox, boosting their confidence and effectiveness in their roles. But why are these skills so useful, and how can you help managers start using them? This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to answer those questions.
Host Fay Wallis is joined by Jude Sclater, an experienced coach and author of "Think Like a Coach - Empower Your Team Through Everyday Conversations."
Jude explains that coaching skills empower teams to think for themselves, foster independence, reduce reliance on the manager, and enhance overall team motivation and development. She shares her innovative Coaching Two Step model, which provides a practical and accessible way for managers to integrate coaching into their everyday interactions.
Key Points from This Episode
- The Coaching Two Step involves two main components: asking "Tell me more?" and summarizing what you've heard
- The model is designed to be simple and accessible for managers who may not have extensive coaching training
- Jude emphasizes the importance of giving full attention during conversations
- The episode includes a practical demonstration of the Coaching Two Step with Fay as the coaches
Useful Links
- Connect with Fay on LinkedIn
- Fay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching
- Connect with Jude Sclater on LinkedIn
- Jude’s website: Think With Jude
Other Relevant HR Coffee Time Episodes
- Episode 129: 5 essential techniques to become a great manager, with James Rose
- Episode 127: What to do if your boss is a micromanager
- Episode 53: Why coaching skills can help your HR career (and how to develop them), with Charlie Warshawski
Buy The Book Recommendations
(Disclosure: the book links are affiliate links which means Fay will earn a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them)
- Think Like A Coach: Empower your team through everyday conversations, by Jude Sclater
- The Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness, by Professor Steve Peters
- Full list of all book recommendations given on HR Coffee Time
Rate and Review the Podcast
If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.
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