Did you know that 85% of disengaged employees feel like they don’t receive enough coaching from their leader? Or that only 2 out of 10 leaders instinctively know how to coach employees effectively?
At FGP, we understand how coaching can influence developing your workforce effectively, but we also know that coaching doesn’t come naturally to everyone. We believe with intentional efforts that leaders can become coaches and help you to invest in your people and ultimately lead your business to achieve success.
There are many elements of building a culture of coaching at your company, starting with developing your coaches. To help us understand the basics, we are sharing the core elements of a coach:
1. Relational trust
Coaching begins with intentionally building trust between leaders and employees. Do you have a foundational alignment of working towards the same outcomes, trusting that you are working together, and feeling a part of the big picture goal for your team? Trust is the measurement of the quality of a relationship and is the foundation for building true culture of coaching.
2. Engaged listening
Another key component of a great coach is someone who practices engaged listening. Do your employees feel like they have open communication channels to support conversation and curiosity? Fostering a culture where everyone demonstrates respect and support through engaged listening helps promote open dialogue, leading to shared ideas and growth. As a coach, think about how you frame your questions and feedback to make employees feel valued and supported as they go about their work.
3. Authenticity & gratitude
As a coach, we encourage you to always operate through a lens of authenticity and gratitude. Be genuine and vulnerable as you lead your team and speak the truth to people in a way that makes them feel supported. Express your gratitude for your team and reward successes. This fosters a culture where people feel supported in their growth professionally and cared for as a person.
If you want to learn more about how our consulting team can help your organization build a culture of coaching, contact us today!
