Coaching & Mentoring
Telling people what to do, but in a way that makes them think they came up with the idea themselves.
8 modules available • All self-paced • Certificate included
Your Progress
The Socratic Method: Asking Instead of Telling
15 minHelp people find answers by asking questions. It's exhausting but effective.
Yes, it's faster to just tell them. No, it doesn't work as well.
The GROW Model: A Coaching Template That Doesn't Judge
16 minGoal, Reality, Options, Will. A structure for conversations that help.
The 'Will' step is where people actually commit. Don't skip it.
Mentoring vs Coaching: Knowing Which One You’re Doing
14 minMentors share experience. Coaches ask questions. Most people need both.
Most managers think they're coaching. They're mostly telling.
The First Conversation
15 minStart mentoring relationships without the awkwardness.
Asking 'what do you want to learn?' is a surprisingly good start.
Giving Advice Without Creating Dependency
16 minHelp people think for themselves. They're going to anyway.
The goal is independent thinkers. Not disciples.
Handling Questions You Don't Have Answers To
14 min'I don't know' is fine. 'I'll find out' is better.
Modeling curiosity is underrated. It teaches that learning never stops.
The Mentoring Stumbling Block: Advice Giving
15 minWhen to give advice versus when to ask questions.
Ask until you can't. Then advise.
Measuring Mentoring Success
12 minHow to know if your mentoring is helping. Spoiler: Just ask.
Simple feedback beats elaborate metrics every time.
Complete This Course
Finish all 8 modules and earn a certificate that proves you survived leadership training without incident.