
PPP 442 | The Coaching Shortcut That Transforms Teams, with Dominic Ashley-Timms
What if coaching wasn't something you put on the calendar? What if you could recognize coaching moments in the day-to-day activity of work and life? This episode shows you how to do that.<\/p> Sound Bites \u201cMost of us are Frankenstein managers.\u201d \u201cStop, think, ask, and secure a result\u2014that's the STAR model in action.\u201d \"The hardest part of coaching? Catching yourself and biting your lip.\u201d \u201cIs this a coachable moment? If not now, then when?\u201d \u201cA simple question can turn a two-hour supplier meeting into a seven-hour collaboration that saves millions.\u201d \u201cPeople might thank you for advice you never gave\u2014just the right questions you asked.\u201d \u201cChanging your management style isn\u2019t about a lifetime\u2014it starts with two weeks of asking better questions.\u201d \u201cPre-live moments to break the cycle of overreaction.\u201d Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:53 Start Of Interview 03:00 What are Frankenstein Managers? 07:17 Introducing the STAR Model 09:59 Triggers and Anchors: Tools for Behavioral Change 17:04 The Skill of Asking Questions 18:00 Identifying Coachable Moments 21:05 Crafting Effective Questions 24:40 Example Scenarios 26:12 How Parents Can Apply The Learning 28:40 End Of Interview 29:06 Andy's Comments After The Interview 31:54 Outtakes Learn More
You can learn more about Dominic and Laura and their book at TheAnswerIsAQuestion.com<\/a>.<\/p> For more learning on this topic, check out:<\/p> Episode 150<\/a> with Michael Bungay Stanier about his book The Coaching Habit. It's a perfect compliment to this book! Episode 297<\/a> with Glain Roberts-McCabe about her book on coaching communities. AI for Project Managers and Leaders With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work<\/a>.<\/p> This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity.<\/p> Go to ai.i-leadonline.com<\/a> to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects.<\/p> Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!<\/p> Talent Triangle: Power Skills<\/p> Topics: Leadership, Coaching, Management, Parenting, Personal Development, Communication, Team Management<\/p> The following music was used for this episode:<\/p> Music: The Fantastical Ferret by Tim Kulig Music: Fashion Corporate by Frank Schroeter
License (CC BY 4.0): https:\/\/filmmusic.io\/standard-license<\/a><\/p>
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SummaryIn this episode, Andy discusses the challenges and benefits of being a project manager or team leader with guest Dominic Ashley-Timms, co-author of the book The Answer is a Question: The Missing Superpower that Changes Everything and Will Transform Your Impact as a Manager and Leader. Dominic introduces the STAR model, a framework designed to enhance management effectiveness through operational coaching, and explains the concept of Frankenstein managers. They also delve into the importance of triggers, anchors, and asking better questions to foster growth and problem-solving within teams. The discussion highlights practical applications of the STAR model and its potential to transform leadership impact both professionally and personally.
What if coaching wasn't something you put on the calendar? What if you could recognize coaching moments in the day-to-day activity of work and life? This episode shows you how to do that.
Sound Bites “Most of us are Frankenstein managers.” “Stop, think, ask, and secure a result—that's the STAR model in action.” "The hardest part of coaching? Catching yourself and biting your lip.” “Is this a coachable moment? If not now, then when?” “A simple question can turn a two-hour supplier meeting into a seven-hour collaboration that saves millions.” “People might thank you for advice you never gave—just the right questions you asked.” “Changing your management style isn’t about a lifetime—it starts with two weeks of asking better questions.” “Pre-live moments to break the cycle of overreaction.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:53 Start Of Interview 03:00 What are Frankenstein Managers? 07:17 Introducing the STAR Model 09:59 Triggers and Anchors: Tools for Behavioral Change 17:04 The Skill of Asking Questions 18:00 Identifying Coachable Moments 21:05 Crafting Effective Questions 24:40 Example Scenarios 26:12 How Parents Can Apply The Learning 28:40 End Of Interview 29:06 Andy's Comments After The Interview 31:54 Outtakes Learn MoreYou can learn more about Dominic and Laura and their book at TheAnswerIsAQuestion.com.
For more learning on this topic, check out:
Episode 150 with Michael Bungay Stanier about his book The Coaching Habit. It's a perfect compliment to this book! Episode 297 with Glain Roberts-McCabe about her book on coaching communities. AI for Project Managers and LeadersWith the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work.
This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity.
Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects.
Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!
Talent Triangle: Power Skills
Topics: Leadership, Coaching, Management, Parenting, Personal Development, Communication, Team Management
The following music was used for this episode:
Music: The Fantastical Ferret by Tim Kulig
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic: Fashion Corporate by Frank Schroeter
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseYouTube clip: “Brian Regan Stand-Up” The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Link: YouTube.com/watch?v=LWm9Em2rwD4
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