Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Joe Wright and her Mission

04:20 The Journey to Writing 'No More Sh*t Managers'

12:11 Challenging the Status Quo in Coaching and Leadership

18:22 The Dichotomy of Coaching Culture

20:46 Investing in People and Culture

23:42 Building Trust Through Coaching

26:46 The Seven Steps to a Coaching Culture

32:27 Implementing the Seven Steps

36:51 Self-Awareness as a Foundation for Coaching

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Jo Wright, co-founder of Coaching Culture and author of No More Sh*t Managers, shares her insights on the importance of coaching in leadership. She discusses the journey of writing her book, the challenges of changing perceptions about coaching, and the need for better conversations within organisations. Jo emphasises that coaching is not just for a select few but should be integrated into everyday leadership practices to foster trust and build high-performing teams.

She also explores the importance of establishing a coaching culture within organisations, highlighting the need for investment in people and the tangible benefits of fostering a supportive environment. The discussion covers the dichotomy between individual and corporate behaviours, the significance of building trust, and the seven steps to creating a coaching culture. Jo underscores the necessity of self-awareness as a foundational skill for effective coaching and leadership.

Keywords

coaching culture, leadership, Joe Wright, No More Sh*t Managers, transformational conversations, high performing teams, trust, communication, coaching conversations, bad bosses, coaching culture, employee engagement, organizational change, leadership development, self-awareness, trust building, coaching skills, cultural strategy, performance management, feedback