In this episode, I’m digging into one of the most common questions I hear in coaching: “How do I get people to do what I want?” Spoiler alert - you can’t make anyone do anything, but you can influence them.

I share practical ways to build influence by focusing on what you can control, how you communicate, and the strength of the relationship you build with others.

We’ll explore ideas like contracting ways of working, the power of asking the right questions when delegating, and whether you’re fixing or managing a situation.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated when others don’t follow through, or you're navigating tricky dynamics at work, this one’s for you. Let’s reframe how we lead and influence - without falling into the trap of control.

Here are the highlights:

Influencing Others to Achieve Your Goals (1:42)

Strengthening Relationships for Better Influence (2:25)

Effective Delegation and Closing Gaps in Communication (6:00)

Fix vs. Manage: Addressing Issues Proactively (8:15)

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In this episode, I’m digging into one of the most essential (and often overlooked) leadership skills: having truly effective conversations.

We explore where our focus goes during high-stakes chats - are we tuned into what we can control, or tangled in assumptions about how others might react?

I’ll share the difference between listening to respond vs. listening to understand, how to balance push vs. pull communication styles, and why planning matters more than we often admit.

Whether you're preparing for a difficult conversation or simply want to communicate more intentionally, this episode is a powerful reminder that the way we talk changes what gets done.

Here are the highlights:

Focus on Controllable Aspects (1:58)

Balancing Listening to Respond and Understand (3:55)

Push-Pull Communication (9:11)

Planning for Effective Conversations (11:40)

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In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some personal reflections on a skill that sits at the heart of my coaching and leadership work: asking questions.

After receiving some unexpected feedback - “Here you go again with your edgy questions” - and diving into a VoicePrint diagnostic on communication styles, I’ve been reflecting deeply on how I use inquiry and probing in conversations.

I explore the fine line between powerful questions and ones that feel intrusive, the risk of overusing our strengths, and where I might be holding back in articulating or advocating.

Whether you’re a coach, a leader, or just someone who wants to communicate more effectively, this is a raw and reflective look at the questions we ask - and the ones we don’t.

Here are the highlights:

Reflective Practice and Effective Questions (1:22)

Diagnostic Tool and Communication Behaviours (3:03)

Challenges and Insights from Feedback (8:46)

Observations from Recorded Conversations (12:11)

Conclusion and Future Reflections (15:01)