In this conversation we dig into why ethical leadership is the engine of a coaching mindset. We define ethics vs. morality, and stress integrity — consistency between what leaders say and what they do — as the foundation of trust. We explore practical behaviors: transparency (and how to say “I can’t share that yet”), respect, confidentiality, and the courage to confront mistakes with dignity.

We also unpack values work and four pillars of personal integrity (self-awareness, self-legitimization, self-completion, self-love) as tools leaders use to make better decisions and model the behavior they expect. Finally, we discuss pitfalls (public feedback that misses its target) and leave listeners with concrete ways to bring ethics into everyday coaching conversations.

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In this conversation we explore why leaders who adopt a coaching mindset attract, develop, and retain top talent. We unpack practical habits—listening well, aligning personal and organizational values, and having short, high-quality coaching moments—that convert everyday interactions into growth opportunities. We discuss how visibility and emotional presence help teams navigate anxiety and uncertainty, why psychological safety matters more than ever, and how coaching conversations (even five minutes long) signal to candidates and employees that this is a place to learn and belong. We close with a look at team performance: why collaboration beats individual brilliance when leaders create the right environment.

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In this episode we explore why a coaching mindset drives engagement, trust, and respect across teams. We discuss how leaders who prioritize curiosity, presence, and creating awareness turn everyday conversations into development opportunities. We cover when to flex between directive and coaching styles, how self-awareness shapes leader effectiveness, and practical steps to make conversations intentional rather than reactive. Listeners walk away with concrete tactics for building psychological safety, spotting blind spots, and holding people accountable without sacrificing empathy.

About the hosts: Damian Goldvarg brings frameworks from Lead With a Coaching Mindset and the ICF competencies to show how leaders design real learning processes. Elaine Padilla guides the dialogue, translating concepts into bite-size actions leaders can use in one-on-ones, team meetings, and performance conversations. Together they model the conversational patterns the episode promotes: listening first, asking better questions, and following up with clear agreements.

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