We just celebrated International Coaching Week, and today, I’d like to share an epiphany that happened a couple of weeks back.

A new leader was brought in with all the right intent.

He had the experience, a proven track record and came across as a great fit during multiple interview rounds.

However, within just a few months, almost 30% of his direct reports left the team and there was a big question mark – does he stay or does he go?

Fortunately, this was when I got engaged to work with them as a team.

I was briefed on this beforehand, and chose to err on the side of positivity and possibility.

We got everybody into the room, and started to acknowledge each other, validate their strengths, and freely share what their expectations were from each other.

A surprising, remarkable shift took place.

The team got to see beyond the leader’s facade they loved to loathe. He was actually a human being who was soft on the inside, but hard on the outside, because of different expectations that have been set on him.

Now, they were clear with each other, they understood each other and stepped back with a lens of perspective, not judgment. How they can achieve collective goals without collective constraints!

When you think about teams, it is not about setting higher expectations or shipping in people. It is about the change management and a culture of coaching – you’re able to create a safe space where leaders are able to not just talk, but communicate and collaborate.

What is coaching?

It is the celebration of the art of the possible.

It is this celebration of what teams can truly achieve that.

My wish for you is to start with your team and use the power of coaching to bring out the best in every team member. My very best wishes to you!.

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