A UC Davis course on Coursera by veteran executive coach Kris Plachy that teaches managers to coach rather than just direct. It shares research-backed tools and models for running more effective one-on-ones and coaching conversations. Practical and immediately usable — aimed at managers who want to shift from telling to developing their people.
Good for: Managers who want to coach their people rather than just direct them.
Less suitable if: You want to become a professional certified coach, or you manage no one.
You want a professional coaching certification (ICF)
You do not manage anyone
You want deep coaching theory
Requirements: None; a team to practise with helps.
Realistic time: Around 6–10 hours.
About this course
Coaching Conversations teaches managers how to coach rather than just direct. From UC Davis and veteran executive coach Kris Plachy, it shares research-backed tools and models for running more effective one-on-one conversations that help people solve their own problems and grow.
What you'll learn
Use proven models to structure coaching conversations
Run more effective one-on-one meetings
Ask questions that help people solve their own problems
Give feedback that develops rather than deflates
Shift from directing to coaching as a manager
Build coaching into your everyday management
This course includes
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
You can audit the course free on Coursera. A certificate needs a Coursera subscription (about $49/month) or Coursera Plus, with financial aid available.
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Kris Plachy
Coursera instructor
Kris Plachy is a UC Davis instructor and founder of Leadership Coach, LLC, with 20+ years leading high-performing teams and a Certified Master Coach credential. She's published several books on coaching and managing people.