Comfortably Unhappy? Your Leaders Might Be Too
Paul and Wayne Pratt discuss why so many people are “comfortably unhappy,” how coaches help leaders move beyond simple productivity fixes, and why the best coaching starts by lowering the noise so the truth can surface.
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Most leaders think coaching is about fixing problems. Wayne Pratt, speaker, author, and life coach, says the real job is helping people uncover the answer they already have, and using storytelling, humor, and the right questions to get there faster. If you are stuck in the hamster wheel of management, this conversation will help you change how you think about leadership, coaching, and what actually drives transformation.
Paul and Wayne unpack the ideas behind his business fable Freshly Brewed Coaching and why a coffee shop story can teach leadership better than a dry how-to manual ever could. Wayne explains why so many people are “comfortably unhappy,” how coaches help leaders move beyond simple productivity fixes, and why the best coaching starts by lowering the noise so the truth can surface. You’ll hear:
- Why business fables can make leadership lessons stick when traditional books put people to sleep by page ten
- The difference between transactional coaching and true transformation
- How generative questions like “If you did know, what would you do?” unlock better decisions
- Why storytelling is the bridge between coaching principles and real human connection
- How leaders can move beyond the “two foot more syndrome” of chasing bigger houses, cars, and boats without real change
If you lead teams, coach others, or want to understand why the best leaders are often the best storytellers, this is essential listening.
Show Notes
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