Why Coaching Isn't Working
Guide, Don't Drive™ Live
How misdiagnosing Know vs Grow creates dependence
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Coaching often fails not because leaders don't care - but because they misdiagnose the problem.
Some situations require clarity and standards. Others require struggle and patience.
This session teaches leaders how to diagnose correctly - especially under pressure - so development accelerates instead of stalling.
"This session changed how I respond under pressure."
VP Operations, Manufacturing
"I stopped rescuing my team and they started owning decisions."
CEO, Professional Services
"Finally, leadership training that actually sticks."
Director of HR, Financial Services
"The pause technique alone was worth the investment."
Plant Manager, Automotive
What This Session Is
Most leaders either: coach when they should be clear, or get directive when someone is in growth mode. Both create dependence. This session installs a simple diagnosis that changes how you lead immediately.
The Behavior We Install
Before responding, diagnose whether the gap is Know or Grow and respond accordingly.
You Will Leave Able To
- Stop rescuing disguised as coaching
- Hold standards without killing confidence
- Build stronger independent thinking
- Reduce repeated mistakes and constant re-explaining
Built on the Guide Don't Drive™ framework and reinforced through Monday Morning Implementation™.
Get the Complete System
The behaviors compound. Each session builds on the last. Get the full leadership system installed.
- All 6 sessions included
- Complete reinforcement across 4 months
- Most leaders choose this option
What You'll Do in the 3 Hours
You won't sit and listen. You will apply this live.
- 1Why coaching fails under pressure
- 2Know vs Grow: how to diagnose correctly
- 3What to do in Know (clarity + standards)
- 4What to do in Grow (patience + struggle + restraint)
- 5Live reps: diagnosing real situations from your team
- 6Monday Morning Implementation: your next situation and your exact response
Who this is for
- Leaders developing new managers or high potentials
- CEOs who feel they're always 'teaching' the same things
- HR/L&D leaders building leadership capability
- Managers who want to coach without creating dependence
The behavior you will practice
Before responding, diagnose whether the gap is Know or Grow and respond accordingly.
This is practiced in real work between sessions. This is not a lecture.
You'll leave with
- A Know vs Grow decision lens you can use immediately
- Language for both responses (Know and Grow)
- A Monday Morning Implementation plan tied to your next 7 days
What's required between sessions
- 1Diagnose one situation using Know vs Grow
- 2Practice the correct response for each type
- 3Bring one example to Session 5
This is why it sticks.
FAQ
Does this replace coaching?
No. It makes coaching accurate. Diagnosis prevents dependence.
Is this only for new leaders?
No. Senior leaders misdiagnose too - especially under pressure.
Pricing
$300 for this session. Bundle all six for $1,500 (save $300).
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Ready to build this behavior?
Register for this session, or explore all six in the series. Seats are limited to keep this interactive.