Garry Watanabe
Garry Watanabe is an expert on coaching and performance psychology with a wealth of experience working under the peak of pressure in both business and sport. Learn more
Webinar / Keynote
Coaching with Courage: The Tough Conversations
Watching Olympic coaches operate, as we have for 30 years, makes one thing very clear: the courage to have a direct conversation when needed is vital to helping someone reach their potential.
Harness the power of pressure
Even the strongest performers encounter roadblocks on the path to success. Addressing these issues are among the most difficult conversations a coach can have.
This session introduces leaders to the advanced communication skills to navigate these challenging conversations with clarity and confidence. Audience members will leave with a clear map and the skills to tackle their toughest coaching conversations while strengthening relationships along the way.
Participants will learn to:
- Bring a coaching mindset and clear objectives into the conversation.
- Structure a clear opening statement that gets the conversation off on the right foot.
- Work through resistance and defensiveness using strategies to diffuse tension.
- Manage their own reactivity to stay composed under pressure.
