[Podcast] Episode 212: Team Coaching with Michele A. Aikens

What ministry and organizational teams need is cohesion and forward momentum—the sweet spot for team coach Michele A. Aikens. On this episode of the AVAIL podcast, Michele highlights the value of coaching teams to bring a perspective free of internal biases so that team members can find their untapped potential, adapt to each other’s leadership styles, and build stronger dynamics for greater impact.

00:00 Introduction with Michele A. Aikens

3:33 Doubting open doors

7:05 ClearSight Coaching and Consulting

9:19 Inspiration behind new book Consider the Possibilities

11:00 There are no accidental optimists

13:38 Authentic leadership

15:29 Encouragement for those intimidated by change

17:03 Commonalities between the gospel and team coaching

18:44 Contrasts between teams who hire a coach and teams who don’t

21:29 Blind spots

23:29 Advice to young Michele

26:10 Lessons from past failures

29:52 Advice for leaders hesitant to work with a team coach

32:19 Connect with Michele and ClearSight Coaching and Consulting

33:20 Where to buy Consider the Possibilities

34:13 Final words of wisdom for leaders