Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi Wentland
Welcome to the Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi Wentland. Where we’re all about creating confident, successful, and focused leaders who manage with purpose and impact. I’m Cyndi Wentland, the founder of Intentionaleaders. And I’m passionate about learning, teaching, and coaching on all things leadership related. My purpose is to equip leaders like you with the tools, resources, and support to accomplish your goals. To learn when you want, how you want. So, if you’re an aspiring leader, first-time manager, experienced executive, or you just want to make a bigger impact in your role as an individual contributor—this podcast is for you. Because each week we’ll focus on relevant, applicable, and easy to implement skills and practices—to create focus and a deliberate path to employee engagement and business results. I know that leadership has its challenges but learning to lead shouldn’t be one of them.
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Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi Wentland
Effective Coaching Strategies for Leaders and the Pitfalls to Avoid (Part 1)
Coaching isn’t just about giving advice—it’s about helping others grow through intentional, focused guidance. Whether you see yourself as a coach or not, you’re already coaching others—your team, colleagues, or even friends and family.
But are you coaching effectively? Or are you falling into common pitfalls that hinder development rather than foster it?
Why This Episode Matters:
✅ Clarify your coaching role—who sees you as their coach, and what impact are you making?
✅ Understand the key elements of coaching—it's about them, not you.
✅ Avoid the 3 biggest coaching mistakes that even experienced leaders make.
✅ Learn how to create real change—without micromanaging or taking over.
3 Common Coaching Pitfalls:
🚨 Making it about you—Coaching is about their growth, not shaping them to be like you.
🚨 Telling instead of asking—Directing people robs them of the chance to develop their own thinking.
🚨 Failing to explain the "why"—People need context to buy into change.
Great Coaches Do This Differently:
🎯 They set clear intentions—Coaching is a deliberate act, not just a conversation.
🛠 They guide through powerful questions—Helping others find their own best answers.
📊 They align coaching with bigger goals—Personal and organizational success go hand in hand.
Who Are You Coaching?
💡 Make it a goal to be a great coach. Not just good—legendary. Be intentional, be impactful, and help others achieve their highest potential.
🚀 Want more confidence in your coaching? Join The Confident Leader and learn how to coach with clarity, purpose, and real results.
🔗 Start now at Intentionaleaders.com
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Be the Best Leader You Know
Perform with Power, Lead with Impact, Inspire Growth
To sharpen your skills and increase your confidence, check out the Confident Leader Course: https://www.intentionaleaders.com/confident-leader