Take the Pressure Off: How Everyday Coaching Conversations Build Stronger Construction Teams

In this episode I explore how coaching can be used as partof everyday communication in construction teams and how this simple shift can take the pressure off leaders who feel like they need to have all the answers.

Construction leadership often feels like firefighting. Yourteam comes to you for solutions, and it’s easy to slip into problem-solver mode. But there’s a better way. In this episode, I’ll explain how adopting a coaching approach in daily conversations helps your team take ownership, thinkcritically, and grow while freeing you from the burden of fixing everything yourself.

We cover:
- The problem with traditional leadership approaches
- Why coaching in conversations is a game-changer
- What coaching is (and isn’t)
- A simple example of coaching in action
- When to use these skills , and when not to
- The GROW model as a practical tool you can use today

Key Takeaway:You don’t need all the answers. You just need better questions.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Why leaders feel the pressure to solve everything
03:00 – How coaching in conversation can reduce stress and build stronger teams
05:00 – What coaching is… and isn’t
07:00 – A practical example from site management
09:00 – When coaching works and when it doesn’t
11:00 – The GROW model explained
13:00 – Final thoughts and how to get started

Key Lessons:
- Coaching isn’t formal, it’s abouteveryday conversations
- Asking questions helps people take ownership and solve problems
- The GROW model provides a simple structure you can use today
- Leadership isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about building capability in others