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.
Coaching Not Delivering Results? Here’s How to Turn It Around (Part 4)
In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of coaching, exploring its definition, effective strategies, and common pitfalls. Despite your dedication and structured approach, you might find that your coaching efforts aren't yielding the desired results. This discussion aims to uncover potential reasons behind such challenges, focusing on both the coach's and the coachee's perspectives.
Self-Assessment for Coaches:
- Mindset Evaluation:
- Are your intentions clear and focused?
- Do you exhibit patience and encouragement?
- Are you investing the necessary time?
- Is your approach rooted in genuine helpfulness?
- Behavioral Analysis:
- Do you clarify your intentions, emphasizing the value and benefits to the coachee?
- Are you employing appropriate coaching methodologies?
- Do you ask insightful questions and listen attentively?
- Are you engaging, supportive, and ensuring follow-through on commitments?
Evaluating the Coachee: Consider the coachee's motivation and competency levels, examining both their willingness and ability to perform. The Six Sources of Influence model can provide a comprehensive framework (which are explained in this episode!).
By conducting a thorough analysis of both your coaching approach and the factors influencing your coachee, you can identify obstacles and implement strategies to enhance the effectiveness of your coaching sessions.
Tune in to gain deeper insights into refining your coaching techniques and fostering meaningful progress with your coachees.
The six sources of influence are based on the book, Influencer: The Power to Change Anything, by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler.
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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.