The Intentional Leaders Podcast: Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Leadership isn’t about titles, authority, or having all the answers—it’s about being intentional.
If you’re ready to move from managing tasks to empowering people, you’re in the right place.
Each week, host Cyndi Wentland, founder of Intentionaleaders, shares actionable tools, real-world stories, and fresh perspectives to help you grow into the confident, respected leader you aspire to be. You’ll learn how to handle tough conversations, inspire trust, build stronger teams, and lead with purpose without burning out in the process.
Whether you’re a first-time manager, seasoned executive, or small business owner, the Intentional Leaders Podcast will help you develop the mindset and skills to create impact that lasts.
Tune in, grow intentionally, and become the kind of leader your team—and your life—deserve.
The Intentional Leaders Podcast: Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Why Everyone Can Be a Coach: Cultivate the Mindset and Skills (Part 2)
Coaching isn’t just for managers—it’s for anyone who wants to help others succeed. A great coaching conversation builds skills, boosts confidence, and delivers better outcomes. Here’s how:
1. Set the Stage – Prepare for a focused, productive discussion.
✔ Define your intent
✔ Schedule & plan ahead
2. Define the Opportunity – Keep it clear and constructive.
✔ Focus on behaviors & results (not the person)
✔ Use facts & specific examples
✔ Encourage self-awareness
3. Explore Options – Guide, don’t dictate.
✔ Ask questions to spark ideas
✔ Weigh pros & cons
✔ Offer support & direction
4. Develop a Plan – Ensure action & accountability.
✔ Clarify next steps
✔ Set follow-up expectations
✔ Reinforce confidence
🎯 Why listen? You’ll gain skills to lead with impact, inspire growth, and become the coach everyone wants to work with!
🔗 Learn more: Intentionaleaders.com/confident-leader
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Ambitious leaders know that real leadership goes far beyond titles—it’s about developing the clarity and mindset to guide others with confidence. In this podcast, you’ll explore what today’s leaders truly need, from navigating everyday problem solving to handling tough moments of workplace conflict with steadiness and respect. Episodes dive into setting healthy workplace boundaries, strengthening workplace collaboration, and building the emotional intelligence and emotional agility that make leadership sustainable. Whether you’re managing a growing team or refining your voice as a decision-maker, you’ll find insights that help you cultivate a resilient growth mindset and elevate your impact.