Episode 145: What You Should Know About Coachability Through Career Decades

The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast

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Today we are looking at coachability and its intriguing role across different career decades. Each stage in our professional lives—whether it’s the exploration of the 20s, the depth-building of the 30s, the influence and leadership in the 40s, or the legacy-building in the 50s and beyond—comes with unique challenges and opportunities. By understanding how coachability can serve as a crucial safeguard against common career pitfalls, we aim to provide insights into how to remain adaptable, curious, and humble, regardless of where you are on your career timeline. Join us as we discuss the art of asking the right questions and the importance of lifelong learning for enduring success.

Coachability—The Leadership Superpower by Kevin Wilde

Key Learnings

1. Coachability is a Lifelong Skill: Coachability, the ability to remain open to feedback, learning, and adapting, is vital at every stage of one’s career. Regardless of age, maintaining a curious and adaptable mindset helps individuals navigate challenges and seize opportunities effectively.
2. Career Stages Bring Unique Challenges: Each decade of a professional career—20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond—comes with its own set of challenges and growth opportunities. Coachability plays a critical role in helping individuals remain resilient, adaptable, and successful through these transitions.
3. Early Career Coachability Centers on Skill Development and Mentorship: In the 20s, coachability focuses on building foundational skills, seeking feedback, and leveraging mentorship to explore various career paths and grow professionally.
4. The Mid-Career Shift Requires Continued Learning and Adaptability: As professionals enter their 30s and 40s, there’s a tendency to become more resistant to feedback. However, remaining coachable during these years helps with leadership development, adaptability to change, and mentoring others, keeping individuals from becoming stagnant.
5. Legacy and Vision Become Key in Later Career Stages: In the 50s and beyond, coachability shifts towards visionary leadership, succession planning, and ensuring organizational success through mentoring younger generations. Lifelong learning remains crucial to staying relevant and engaged.

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Research

The Art of Coachability Through the Decades– Article by Kevin Wilde

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