About this episode
You do not need better answers.You may need to stop giving them.If you are a leader who feels the pressure to fix, advise, and solve, this conversation may change the way you lead.What if the breakthrough you are looking for begins with presence, not advice?In this special launch-day episode, Ruth Saw sits down with globally respected executive coach Dr. Marcia Reynolds to explore why emotional presence is becoming the defining leadership skill of our time.Many capable leaders carry the weight of performance targets, shifting priorities, team morale, and constant change. We enter conversations prepared with solutions, yet something still feels incomplete. Dr. Reynolds invites us to consider a different approach. One rooted in curiosity, emotional awareness, and the courage to pause.In This Episode, We ExploreWhy giving advice, even when helpful, can unintentionally limit growthWhat it truly means to coach the person, not the problemHow emotional triggers shape leadership conversationsThe difference between listening to respond and listening to understandWhy presence builds authority more powerfully than expertiseHow emerging leaders can grow confidence without dominating the roomIf you have ever felt caught between managing up and leading down, struggled to delegate because it feels easier to do it yourself, or walked out of a meeting wishing you had handled it differently, this episode will feel grounding, practical, and quietly transformative. Coach the Person, Not the Problem (launch day bonus)Today marks the release of the newly revised second edition of Coach the Person, Not the Problem.In this expanded edition, Dr. Reynolds offers leaders a clear framework for creating breakthrough conversations that spark ownership and lasting change.? Get the Book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Coach-Person-Not-Problem-Second/dp/B0FBVFQ6ZP/? Bonus for Readers When you purchase the book, you can access a companion bonus (toolkit) designed to help you apply these principles in real leadership conversations.Access your bonus here: https://covisioning.com/your-book-bonus/Connect with Dr. Marcia ReynoldsWebsite https://covisioning.comBook Page: https://covisioning.com/coach-the-person-not-the-problem-2nd-edition/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciareynolds/YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/MarciaReynoldsInstagram:
