The problem this workshop addresses
- People want to help, but jump too quickly into advice.
- Informal coaching conversations lack structure.
- Managers need a low-friction entry point before deeper coach-leader work.
Who this workshop is for
Anyone who wants to coach informally, including managers, mentors, peers, and career supporters.
- Teams new to coaching
- Managers testing a coaching approach
- Organizations that want an experiential taster
What participants leave with
- Use a simple coaching structure
- Help someone define the real topic
- Close with ownership instead of advice
Client voices from related work
Selected from approved client testimonials that match the theme of this workshop.
“Maik's ability to ask insightful questions to move my thinking process forward was so powerful. He consistently ensured that the desired outcomes were kept in focus. His creative use of technology made communications very effective.”
“I was able to see actual results from just 1 coaching session. Maik's powerful coaching techniques allowed me to think deeper into my issues, which led me to ultimately come up with the answer that really worked for me. I'm very satisfied!”
“Maik was our Coach & facilitator for "Leader as Coach" program. He has fabulous observations - precise and insightful; and works in a collaborative and flexible way. I highly recommend Maik for high individual impact as well as a leader.”
What gets practised
- GROW-style structure
- Topic clarification
- Next-step ownership
Workshop flow
Set up what coaching is and is not
Practise a simple conversation structure
Work with real coaching topics
Close with a practical next step
Typical use cases
- Free taster
- Paid 2-hour intro
- Mentor onboarding