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Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast

Damian Goldvarg

The best leaders don’t have all the answers - they ask better questions, listen deeply, and inspire their colleagues to find their own solutions. Lead With A Coaching Mindset is a podcast for modern leaders who want to get the best out of the people in their team. This podcast will challenge you to lead with more curiosity, humility, and partnership, so you can navigate complexity and enhance wellbeing, satisfaction and engagement in your organization. We talk with leaders who are walking the path

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E21 | How to Successfully Onboard New Members in your...

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2026/04/06

In this episode we unpack Chapter 4 — the coaching agreement — and why clear onboarding and intentional contracting set the foundation for every coaching relationship inside organizations. We walk through practical steps leaders can take: clarify expectations and communication channels, tailor support to each new hire, connect people into culture, set measurable goals, and create ongoing learning opportunities. We also cover hybrid/remote nuances (you must be more deliberate when people aren’t

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E20 | Why do I Doubt Myself Even When I know The Answer?

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2026/03/16

In this episode Damian and Elaine continue Chapter 3 — Mindset Is Everything: Developing Your Inner Coach. They explore how our inner conversation either supports or sabotages progress, and Damian shares a personal story about discipline, self-trust, and the habits that built his own inner coach. We dig into Pam McLean’s framework—presence, emotional awareness, boundaries, systems, courage, and embodiment—and practical steps to regulate emotion in a VUCA/BUNNY world (volatile, uncertain, complex,

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16:12

E19 | Creating Space for Thinking: The Leadership...

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2026/03/09

In this episode we dig into Chapter 3 — Mindset Is Everything: Developing Your Inner Coach. Damian and Elaine define a coaching mindset as a way of being: trusting people, committing to continuous development, creating intentional reflective space, staying alert to culture and context, and bringing your authentic self and intuition to the work. We cover practical tactics leaders can use today — short weekly learning rituals, free industry briefs, quick coaching moments during a walk or commute, and

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17:54

E18 | How to Develop Ethical Maturity

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2026/03/02

In this episode we unpack ethical maturity — how leaders make hard choices in the gray areas and then live with, explain, and learn from those choices.We define ethical maturity’s core moves (decision, implementation, explanation, peace, and learning), explore how culture and multicultural teams shape ethics, and show why self-awareness, values clarity, emotion, intuition, and context matter as much as facts.Damian also shares six practical questions to test tough decisions (e.g., “Would I be happy

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E17 | How to Navigate Ethical Leadership Dilemmas

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2026/02/24

In this conversation we dig into why ethical leadership is the engine of a coaching mindset. We define ethics vs. morality, and stress integrity — consistency between what leaders say and what they do — as the foundation of trust. We explore practical behaviors: transparency (and how to say “I can’t share that yet”), respect, confidentiality, and the courage to confront mistakes with dignity. We also unpack values work and four pillars of personal integrity (self-awareness, self-legitimization,

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E16 | Why Leaders With a Coaching Mindset Are Magnets...

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2026/02/17

In this conversation we explore why leaders who adopt a coaching mindset attract, develop, and retain top talent. We unpack practical habits—listening well, aligning personal and organizational values, and having short, high-quality coaching moments—that convert everyday interactions into growth opportunities. We discuss how visibility and emotional presence help teams navigate anxiety and uncertainty, why psychological safety matters more than ever, and how coaching conversations (even five minutes

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E15 | Why Coaching Mindsets Boost Engagement, Trust,...

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2026/02/06

In this episode we explore why a coaching mindset drives engagement, trust, and respect across teams. We discuss how leaders who prioritize curiosity, presence, and creating awareness turn everyday conversations into development opportunities. We cover when to flex between directive and coaching styles, how self-awareness shapes leader effectiveness, and practical steps to make conversations intentional rather than reactive. Listeners walk away with concrete tactics for building psychological

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24:26

E14 | How to Balance Human Connection and AI in...

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2025/12/16

In this episode we explore how leaders navigate overwhelm and uncertainty while sustaining connection, learning, and forward motion. We discuss practical coaching habits — listening with empathy, pacing conversations so people are ready to move from grief to rebuilding, and using foresight to prepare for multiple scenarios. We examine how leaders balance human connection with technology adoption, when AI can augment basic coaching and when human wisdom and intuition remain essential. Listeners will

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E13 | Why Mindsets Matter More Than Skills for...

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2025/12/01

In this episode we explore how a coaching mindset becomes a practical leadership advantage in volatile times. We hear Paulo Pisano reflect on the meta-competencies — curiosity, presence, active listening and openness — that he cultivates across teams at Booking and beyond. Paulo explains how coaching shifts our focus from fixing tasks to shifting the way we observe situations (first- and second-order learning), and why contracting, boundary-setting and offering help clearly are essential when

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E12 | How a Coaching Mindset Builds Loyalty and...

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2025/11/17

In this episode we explore how leaders create the conditions for high-performing sales teams. We talk with Susan Heiser, VP of Sales at MaryRuth Organics, about the habits that scaled a startup into a top retail brand: radical transparency from the top, empowering people to make decisions, and building a safe “try-and-learn” environment. Susan shares practical routines—brief daily check-ins, visible calendars, and public praise plus private correction—that keep teams aligned under pressure. She also

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E11 | How to Design Teams That Stick: Right People,...

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2025/11/03

We explore how to create exceptional employee experiences by centering inclusion, strong team design, and data-informed people practices. We walk through practical moves leaders can make — from intentional onboarding and talent conversations to workforce planning and performance management — that help employees see new possibilities and feel supported through non-linear career paths. We also discuss how empathy, skilled facilitation, and translating the stories behind the data lead to better

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E10 | Leading with Integrity | Donna-Marie...

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2025/10/21

In this episode we explore ethical leadership—why integrity matters and how values-driven decisions build trust across teams and institutions. Donna-Marie Darlington-Dawes draws on 25+ years at the World Bank Group, IFC and the UN to show how ethical practice underpins coaching, inclusion, and organizational resilience. We discuss concrete actions—modeling behavior, creating safe spaces, speaking truth to power, and advancing DEI through forums like Women of Courage—that help leaders act with

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E9 | How Great Leaders See What’s Coming Next | Ariel...

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2025/10/06

In this episode we explore foresight—how leaders relate to the future and prepare for many possible outcomes. Ariel explains why predicting one single future is risky and why we must shift from designing around jobs to designing around activities that can be automated, augmented, or remain human-led. We discuss practical mindsets: stay curious, embrace uncertainty, learn to reinvent continuously, and develop what Ariel calls “kinetic intelligence”—the capacity to stay in motion, test options, and

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E8 | Leadership Presence | Bill Thompson

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2025/09/15

In this episode we explore coaching presence—how leaders show up, listen, and create space for others. We discuss practical habits that protect attention (phone-free meetings, intentional check-ins, short mindfulness exercises) and tactics for deeper listening: asking curious questions, sitting with silence, and centering the other person’s agenda. We examine trade-offs—time pressure, notifications, back-to-back Zooms—and offer simple remedies leaders can adopt to be more present and energize their

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E7 | The Google Coaching Mindset: Building Trust from...

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2025/09/01

In this episode we explore how to build effective relationships with new employees. Alexis Ekizian walks us through his playbook: spend the first weeks listening more than talking, invest time in one-on-ones, run a team “who I am / what to expect” session, and set clear expectations up front (roles, targets, cadence). We discuss how that early investment creates psychological safety, speeds onboarding, and prevents small issues from exploding later. Alexis also addresses pressure points—targets,

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23:07

E6 | What Great Leaders Do: Lessons from UNICEF’s...

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2025/08/18

In this episode we explore how leaders at UNICEF adopt a coaching mindset to develop people and drive impact. We focus on career-centered learning, 360° feedback, and coaching that normalizes mistakes as learning opportunities. Elaine shares vivid examples—leaders who rotate drivers to build inclusion, reps who empower staff to decide, and managers who model humility and growth. We discuss practical tensions (time, emergencies, hybrid work) and concrete habits leaders use to coach under pressure:

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E5 | The Importance Of Work Agreements | Nancy H....

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2025/08/04

In this episode, we explore contracting—the foundational step for building effective working relationships. We define contracting as clarifying expectations around communication style, decision-making, conflict, and boundaries (e.g., camera-on norms for remote work). You’ll hear real examples of how failing to contract can erode trust, and why explicitly agreeing on roles, response times, and disagreement protocols prevents misunderstandings. We share practical contracting questions—like “How will

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E4 | Trust Isn’t Given, It’s Grown | Silvia Shin

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2025/07/21

In this episode, I explore cultivating trust as the bedrock of a coaching mindset. I define trust as believing in someone’s reliability, honesty, and integrity, then share why it’s essential before any coaching can happen. Referencing the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer, I unpack four strategies—transparency, engagement, ethical conduct, and collaboration—to rebuild dwindling confidence in leadership. You hear how clear communication, involving people in decision‑making, and honoring commitments

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21:49

E3 | Leading Teams | Martin Denzel

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2025/07/07

In this episode, I explore the essentials of team coaching within a leadership role. I explain why creating psychological safety—through clear ground rules, respect, and trust—is critical for team effectiveness. You’ll learn how to align vision and goals so participants feel inspired and know their interests matter. I break down strategies to prevent groupthink by encouraging diverse perspectives, and share tips on facilitating balanced participation: noticing silent members, managing subgroups, and

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22:44

E2 | Lead by Listening | Patrick Donadio

Lead With A Coaching Mindset Podcast ·

2025/06/16

In this episode, I dive intoactive listening—what it is, why it’s crucial, and how you can start practicing it today. We distinguish hearing (a physiological act) from listening (engaging both ears and eyes), explorelinearversusnonlinearlistening, and highlight context, values, and emotions that often lie beneath the words. You’ll learn three concrete steps to demonstrate understanding: summarizing, paraphrasing, and asking clarifying questions. Plus, I discuss how leaders can overcome common

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