1. What is career coaching for managers? Career coaching for managers is the practice of helping employees reflect on their strengths, aspirations, career options and development needs through structured conversations. 2. Why do managers need career coaching skills? Managers play a critical role in employee career development because they are closest to employees' work, strengths, development needs and opportunities. 3. What career coaching skills should managers develop? Skills like: - listening - powerful questioning - career feedback - exploring aspirations - development planning - navigating difficult career expectations 4. How is career coaching different from performance coaching? Performance coaching focuses primarily on improving current job performance, while career coaching helps employees explore longer-term development, career direction, strengths, aspirations and future opportunities. 5. Do managers need to be certified coaches to have career conversations? No. Managers do not need to become professional coaches to hold effective career conversations. They need practical frameworks, questioning and listening skills, and the ability to help employees take ownership of their career development. 6.Who is this workshop best suited for? It’s designed for managers, team leads, and people leaders who want to have more meaningful career conversations with their team and support their development in a structured, yet authentic way. 7. Do I need to have coaching experience to join? Not at all! We start with the fundamentals and build from there. Whether you’re new to managing people or looking to sharpen your coaching skills, you’ll find this workshop practical and easy to apply. 8. How is this workshop different from other leadership or coaching programs out there? That’s a great question. Our program is focused on career conversations and is forward-looking. Leadership programs tend to focus on strategy, vision, and high-level decision-making. Coaching programs are forward-looking too, but they cover broad topics beyond career growth. Other workshops — like performance or conflict management — usually address past situations and aim for resolution, not development. Our workshop is different because it focuses specifically on career development. We help managers explore what their team members want, what motivates them, and where they want to grow. The program gives a clear framework and simple vocabulary so even beginners can guide meaningful career conversations. It’s not about becoming a certified coach — it’s about having real, helpful conversations that make a difference. 9. Will this really help me keep my best people? Yes, this is based on a time-tested framework. People don’t just leave companies — they leave when they feel stuck or unseen. When you take the time to talk about their growth and future, it shows you care. That’s powerful. This workshop gives you a simple way to have those conversations — even if you’re busy, and even if you’re not promising promotions. It helps your team feel valued and heard, and that goes a long way in keeping them engaged. 10.Is this workshop based on a framework or model? Yes, we use a structured yet flexible career coaching framework that’s easy to remember and apply during real conversations — not just theory. It’s based on the best-selling book Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go and walks you through three simple steps: Hindsight, Foresight, and Insight. You’ll learn how to explore someone’s past experiences, help them look ahead, and support them in making thoughtful career decisions — all in a way that’s structured, yet feels natural and personal. 11.How long is the workshop and what’s the format? The format can be customised, but typically it’s a highly interactive 1.5-day session, available virtually or in person. We include role plays, tools, and real-life scenarios. 12. Can this be customised for our organisation? Absolutely. We tailor the case-studies, language, and emphasis to fit your company culture, industry, and leadership level. 13.What outcomes can I expect after attending? You’ll walk away with confidence to hold meaningful career conversations, a toolkit of practical techniques, and a mindset that empowers your people to take ownership of their growth.