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Vision Leadership for LifeAuthor: Dominic George
Hosted by Dominic George, "Vision Leadership for LIFE" is your go-to source for all things related to career advancement and leadership development. With a wealth of knowledge and a passion for helping individuals like you thrive in the professional world, Dominic brings you actionable insights, real-world strategies, and inspiring stories from successful leaders who have blazed the trail. The podcast delves deep into the art and science of leadership. You'll discover the keys to mastering crucial leadership skills, and navigating the complexities of senior leadership roles. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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S5:E6 - Coaching in the Moment
Episode 6
Thursday, 26 February, 2026
In Season 5, Episode 6 of Vision Leadership for LIFE, Dominic George delivers a practical conversation on Coaching in the Moment, an essential leadership skill that separates managers who maintain performance from leaders who actively grow people. This episode is designed for Black Men navigating the transition from mid level leadership into senior roles who understand that their next level is not unlocked by working harder, but by developing others more intentionally through everyday interactions.Dominic challenges that mindset and reframes coaching as a daily leadership practice that shows up in hallway conversations, team meetings, moments of hesitation, and real time decision making. Coaching in the moment is not about micromanaging or constantly correcting people. It is about presence, awareness, and using the moments that already exist to help people think better, lead stronger, and grow with confidence.Dominic draws from lived leadership experience to break down why real time coaching is often avoided, especially by Black Men who have been conditioned to protect their authority, manage perceptions, and minimize risk in professional environments that do not always reward vulnerability. He names the unspoken pressure many leaders feel to have all the answers and explains how that pressure can quietly limit team development and long term impact. This episode offers a clear alternative. Leaders do not need to prove their value by fixing everything. They multiply their value by helping others see and strengthen their own thinking.Dominic explains how to use questions instead of directives to invite ownership and growth. He shows how to separate intent from impact so feedback becomes a tool for learning rather than a source of shame. He highlights the power of reinforcing what is working, not just correcting what is not, and why recognition grounded in specific behaviors builds confidence and trust across teams.This conversation also explores the importance of timing and discernment. Coaching in the moment does not mean calling people out publicly or reacting emotionally. It means understanding when to pause, when to lean in, and when to revisit a moment after emotions settle. Effective coaching requires emotional intelligence, not urgency, and that knowing when not to speak is just as important as knowing what to say.At its core, this episode is a reminder that leadership is human work. Coaching in the moment requires empathy, curiosity, and courage. It invites leaders to see the person behind the performance and to recognize that growth often begins with being seen, heard, and challenged in real time. Dominic addresses the common belief that there is not enough time to coach and reframes it as a matter of intention. Leaders are already giving feedback every day. The question is whether that feedback is reactive or developmental.As Black Men move into higher levels of leadership, the measure of success shifts. Impact is no longer defined solely by individual output, but by the strength, confidence, and capability of the people around you. Coaching in the moment becomes one of the most effective ways to build that impact while creating cultures rooted in trust, accountability, and continuous growth.This episode is about application and it challenges listeners to look at their daily interactions differently and to recognize that leadership development does not require more meetings or more tools. It requires intention, presence, and the willingness to invest in people when it matters most.If you are ready to move from managing performance to developing leaders, this episode will shift how you see your role and your responsibility. Coaching in the moment is not an add on to leadership. It is leadership.Tune in and elevate how you see your next move.Music: That DayMusician: Jeff KaaleElevate your leadership journey with Vision Leadership for LIFE. #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerCoach #BlackMen #Leaders
