Coaching without Credentials: how to build authority without a certificate #103

Coaching without Credentials: how to build authority without a certificate #103

March 2, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 103

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Gary and George discuss how to build authority in coaching without formal credentials using a 3-step framework.

Whether we like it or not, the barrier to entry in coaching is non-existent. There is no universal license and no mandatory degree. But if qualifications aren't the thing that makes a leader a credible coach, what is? In this episode, Gary and George break down how to turn experience into authority using a simple 3-step framework: Connect, Challenge, and Commit. Gary shares why most managers fail at coaching (hint: they skip the connection phase), the crucial difference between coaching and m...

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Hosts: Gary Gamp, George Clode

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