In this episode of Dot to Dot, Fiona speaks to Jude Sclater author of 'Think Like a Coach' to explore the practical and accessible approach to coaching through the lens of scientific insight. Throughout the conversation, they unpack the benefits of coaching, the importance of quality attention, and how simple phrases like "Tell me more" can unlock deeper thinking. Together, they emphasize the power of feedback, experimentation, and the natural flow of coaching in everyday life.
Fiona and Jude discuss the power of verbalizing problems, the initial awkwardness of applying coaching techniques, and the value of experimentation and feedback. Jude outlines the two main steps of her model for coaching - the coaching two-step: asking someone to tell you more and reflecting back what you hear. Jude emphasizes that coaching is a natural skill we can all benefit from, much like cooking, and shares strategies for giving effective feedback and handling difficult emotions with empathy.
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Biography Jude Sclater
Jude Sclater is a coach, author, and trainer. Her book, “Think Like a Coach: How to empower your team through everyday conversations,” introduces the innovative Coaching Two-Step model that simplifies coaching down to its core principles, enabling you to swiftly adopt a coaching management style.
Over 20 years her career she has worked for companies such as Deloitte. Pearson and Penguin Books. She draws on this vast experience to coach and train managers from consulting, legal, and financial service industries, guiding them from individual contributors to great team managers.
Find out more at www.thinkwithjude.com