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Coaching for First-Time People Managers

People Management

4 courses

48 practices

4 hours

A practical course for new people managers to build coaching skills, ask powerful questions, and foster team ownership through writing prompts, roleplays, and real-world leadership scenarios.

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Course 1

Building Your Coaching Mindset

4 lessons

12 practices

Develop a coaching mindset to unlock your team’s potential. Learn when to coach vs. direct, foster psychological safety, and shift from solving problems to guiding growth through everyday conversations.

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Course 2

Asking Powerful Coaching Questions

4 lessons

12 practices

Master the art of asking powerful coaching questions that spark reflection, clarify goals, and build trust. This course helps new managers guide insight-driven conversations using open-ended, well-timed prompts.

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Course 3

Listening to Coach, Not Just Hear

4 lessons

12 practices

Strengthen your coaching impact by learning to truly listen. This course helps managers hear beyond words, manage bias, and follow up with clarity—building trust through presence, empathy, and focused reflection.

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Course 4

Coaching for Ownership and Prioritization

4 lessons

12 practices

Build a coaching approach that drives ownership and clarity. This course helps managers guide prioritization, goal-setting, and accountability—without micromanaging—through structured, empowering conversations.

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