Coaching Skills for Great Leaders

What this book is about

Good leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about listening well, knowing what to ask, and giving people the space to grow. Coaching Skills for Great Leaders is a practical, accessible guide for managers, team leads and mentors who want to lead with clarity, empathy and long-term impact.

This isn’t about becoming a certified coach - it’s about bringing coaching techniques into your everyday leadership style so you can get the best from the people around you.

What you’ll learn

• How to ask questions that unlock real conversations

• Simple coaching models to use in everyday work scenarios

• How to build trust and psychological safety on your team

• Listening techniques that shift dynamics without needing to dominate

• Ways to give feedback that builds, rather than breaks

• How to lead with presence, empathy and accountability

Who it’s for

• Leaders who want to build stronger relationships with their teams

• Managers transitioning into people-focused roles

• Founders, coaches, mentors or creatives who support others

• Anyone tired of the old-school “command and control” approach to leadership

You don’t need a HR title or a perfect communication style. You just need curiosity, self-awareness - and a willingness to improve.

Why it works

Because leadership is more than metrics. It's about people. And coaching isn't a style - it’s a skillset that helps people do better work, feel seen, and stay connected.