Coaching Cultures

During the expert session, Tanya McGinnity, a coach and facilitator, engages the audience through interactive exercises using the Mentimeter app, thought-provoking questions, and self-reflection activities. Tanya shares insights on building a coaching culture, including the significance of emotional intelligence, active listening, and psychological safety in coaching conversations. The audience is encouraged to reflect on their own experiences and practices while learning from Tanya's expertise.

• Cultivating Self-Awareness and Presence: Reflecting on our current state of mind is crucial for effective coaching interactions. Building a coaching culture involves being present and fully engaged in every conversation to achieve better outcomes.
• Strengthening Relationships at Work and Beyond: Investing emotionally in others can lead to personal growth, improved collaboration, and a positive work environment. Coaching conversations built on strong relationships are essential for effective communication and resolving interpersonal conflicts.
• Adopting a Holistic Approach to Interpersonal Conflicts: When dealing with conflicts, it's important to consider all contributing factors and focus on active listening and open questioning to explore underlying emotions and motivations. Creating psychologically safe work environments where individuals feel free to express themselves openly fosters trust, empathy, and authenticity.

In this expert session, Tanya McGinnity, a renowned coach and corporate facilitator, delves into the topic of building a coaching culture. 

Tanya explains that as a coach, her role is to facilitate self-discovery rather than dictating solutions. She invites participants to reflect on what a coaching culture would mean for them and shares the significance of being fully present in every conversation for achieving optimal outcomes. Tanya emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and encourages participants to share their current state of mind.

Tanya discusses how context plays a critical role in shaping our behavior and emphasizes that coaching can be applied to various aspects of life. He encourages participants to respond differently when encountering common challenges, such as workload and unmet expectations, by being present, listening attentively, and seeking to understand rather than reacting impulsively.

Raul shares insights into the history of coaching, from ancient friendships to modern-day psychotherapy and sports coaching, ultimately explaining that workplace coaching is about providing individuals with space to develop and bringing their best selves to work daily. 

Tanya emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships at work and in life as they contribute significantly to personal growth and better collaboration. When individuals struggle to connect with colleagues or bosses, it can negatively impact their work performance. She shares that coach-like conversations are essential for resolving conflicts and maintaining emotional wellbeing.

She introduces the International Coaching Federation's definition of coaching as a partnership for facilitating creative processes, emphasizing its non-directive nature. She explains the distinctions between coaching and mentoring, managing, therapy, and training and invites participants to ponder their theoretical perspectives on human experiences. She emphasizes the importance of active listening, being present in conversations, and asking open questions for effective communication and conflict resolution. She also introduces the concept of psychological safety in coaching conversations, highlighting its significance in creating an environment where individuals feel safe to express themselves freely.

Tanya concludes by encouraging participants to adopt a coaching attitude and conversation skills for more effective communication in all aspects of life. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, openness, active listening, and curiosity as essential skills for internalizing a coaching culture.

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