007-How to Build a Coaching Culture Through Everyday Conversations
From Beyond The Class: From Knowledge To Action by Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities
October 14, 2025 · 19 min · Season 2 · Episode 7
About this episode
Katie Trotter discusses how to build a coaching culture through everyday conversations rather than formal programs.
Culture doesn't shift through policy—it transforms through presence. In this episode, Katie Trotter, Chief Program Officer at the Chapman Foundation, explores how a coaching-centered culture is built not through programs, but through everyday conversations. Katie shares that coaching culture starts with intention, not titles. It's about how we show up: listening with curiosity, asking thoughtful questions, and supporting ownership. She goes on to unpack how leaders and teammates can foster growth through small, meaningful interactions. Katie wraps up with six practical tips to help you start building a coaching culture today: Listen with curiosity Use powerful questions wisely Support ownership Set clear goals Make it safe to grow Take one step at a time Whether you're leading a team or supporting a colleague, this episode offers actionable insights to help you grow others with care and clarity. SKILL SNIPPET - FIVE REFLECTIVE LISTENING SKILLS: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2462065/episodes/16817640 005-HOW TO BUILD AN OWNERSHIP MINDSET - https://www.chapmancommunities.org/btc-005/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.chapmancommunities.org/speaking-and-public-engagement/ BLOG…
People in this episode
Host: Katie Trotter
Topics covered
- coaching culture
- everyday conversations
- leadership
- personal growth
Keywords
- listening
- curiosity
- support ownership
- goal setting
- growth
More episodes of Beyond The Class: From Knowledge To Action
- 015-How Meaningful Work Powers Performance · May 26, 2026 · 21 min
- 014-Replay & Retool: Understanding Nonverbals - Part 2 · May 5, 2026 · 18 min
- 013-Replay & Retool: Understanding Nonverbals - Part 1 · April 21, 2026 · 19 min
- 012-Emotional Intelligence as the Backbone of Organizations · March 31, 2026 · 27 min
- 011-Replay & Retool: Understanding DISC - Part 2 · February 17, 2026 · 33 min
- 010-Replay & Retool: Understanding DISC - Part 1 · February 3, 2026 · 33 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Beyond The Class: From Knowledge To Action podcast page.