Self Determined Leaders
Leaders: Seize the Coaching Moments. Grow your Team. Reduce your Workload.
Get the FREE concise guide that shows new leaders when, and how, to coach in the moment
When you master this:
✅ your team think for themselves
✅ the team grow their capabilities
✅ you don’t have to solve every problem
✅ over time your workload reduces
✅ your team becomes more effective
What you’ll get:
The 4-step ‘Seize the Coaching Moment’ checklist: learn when to coach and how to structure your approach.
A “Listening to Hear” prompt: how to really listen, the key things to listen for and the common blockers that kill listening.
A Quick Reference Coaching Question Framework (Fact-finding, Importance, Feelings, Options, Next steps) for fast, solution-focused coaching.
Mini scripts you can use today (e.g., “Before I share my view, what options do you see?”).
Why it works
Coaching moments build autonomy, confidence and better decisions—so you get fewer repeat questions and more time for high-value work.
Who it's for
Managers and emerging leaders who want practical, evidence-based tools—not just theory.
About me
I am Martin Cole. I run the Self Determined Leaders newsletter and website. I am a professionally certified organisational and executive coach. I have a Masters (M.Sc.) in Coaching Psychology. I am also a qualified lawyer and I work in finance leading a team of compliance professionals.
I teach and coach leaders using evidence-based approaches to help them build the skills, knowledge and presence to create authentic leadership confidence. I have been leading teams for nearly 25 years and helping leaders and other professionals through coaching for over a decade.
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