Why building your leadership muscle is essential as a manager?

Being a manager today is like being an athlete. The game keeps changing, and you fall behind if you don’t keep training. You’re not born with leadership; it’s a muscle you build. And just like physical training, it requires practice, coaching, and the proper techniques. That’s why coaching training for managers is no longer optional. It’s the workout your leadership needs.

Leadership is a muscle

Think of leadership as a set of muscles:

• Questioning is your flexibility.

• Active listening is your stamina.

• Feedback is your strength.

• Accountability is your core stability.

If you don’t use them, they weaken. If you train them, they get stronger and help you handle heavier challenges. Coaching training is the equivalent of going to the leadership gym.

Why managers need coaching training

Traditional management, telling people what to do and checking tasks, is like skipping leg day. It works in the short term, but it doesn’t build sustainable strength. Coaching training, on the other hand, equips you with skills that transform your leadership:

• Higher engagement – your team feels supported, not micromanaged.

• Stronger retention – people stay when they see growth and trust their manager.

• Better performance – coaching sparks ownership and creativity.

• Personal growth – you don’t just manage tasks, you become a leader who inspires.

  
  

Core coaching exercises for managers

Here are some ways to start building your leadership muscle:

1. Ask powerful questions. Replace instructions with questions: “What options do you see?” or “How would you approach this?” It encourages problem-solving and independence.

2. Practice active listening. Pause. Clarify. Reflect back what you hear. Listening well makes your team feel valued and helps you catch insights you’d otherwise miss.

3. Give constructive feedback. Use simple models like STAR/AR (Situation, Task, Action, Result / Alternative Result). Feedback becomes a training plan, not a punishment.

4. Encourage accountability. Set the expectations, then let your team figure out how to get there. It’s like giving them the weights they have to lift to grow.

   
   

Train, don’t just try.

The difference between managers who plateau and those who thrive is training. Coaching training provides the practice ground, role-plays, and tools to strengthen your leadership muscle week after week. And just like fitness, results compound over time.

If you’re ready to muscle your leadership and move from manager to true leader, book a Momentum Session with me today. It’s time to hit the leadership gym!