Listen to the episode Season 4 | Ep 61
On this episode of the Coaching Studio
In this episode of The Coaching Studio, host Lyssa deHart welcomes Jonathan Reitz, MCC, an executive coach and author of Coaching Hacks: Simple Strategies to Make Every Conversation More Effective. Jonathan shares his unique journey from a career in television to becoming a coach, driven by his passion for leadership development and helping others unlock their potential.
Jonathan discusses the profound impact of his early experiences in broadcasting on his coaching style, emphasizing the importance of listening and adapting communication techniques. He provides insights into the art of asking powerful questions and the significance of understanding client narratives to foster effective coaching relationships.
Jonathan dives deep into the three key assessments that he thinks every coach should take and how they have shaped his coaching approach: the Motivation Code, the Harrison Assessment, and the Hogan Assessment. He explains how these tools have helped him better understand his own motivations, behaviors, and personality traits, and how coaches can use similar insights to enhance their effectiveness. Additionally, Jonathan emphasizes the importance of reflective practice in coaching, a habit he developed early in his career by reviewing recordings of his coaching sessions.
He also shares his top book recommendation, Super Communicator by Charles Duhigg, which explores how different types of conversations—practical, emotional, and social—affect communication dynamics. Jonathan encourages coaches to stay attuned to these dynamics to prevent misunderstandings and foster stronger client relationships. We also discuss his recommendation of Helping People Change by Richard Boyatzis, Melvin Smith, and Ellen Van Oosten. This book explores the science behind coaching and leadership development, emphasizing the power of positive emotional attractors and how they facilitate meaningful, sustained change in individuals. Reitz draws on this work to highlight the importance of vision and purpose in coaching, helping clients move toward their goals with greater clarity and motivation.
Listeners will gain a deeper appreciation of the strategic and empathetic elements of coaching that Jonathan advocates, making this episode a valuable resource for both new and experienced coaches aiming to enhance their skills and impact.
Jonathan’s Book and Recommended Reading – Go check them out!
He’s also the Director of Education for the Weatherhead Coaching Program at Case Western Reserve University and the Team Coaching Global Alliance co-founder. Jonathan is a researcher in AI & Coaching and has been an ICF subject matter expert in AI, Team Coaching, and Coaching Education.
Lastly, Jonathan is the former President of the ICF’s Cleveland Charter Chapter. He wrote “Coaching Hacks: Simple Strategies to Make Every Conversation More Effective” and has another book due in late 2024. Jonathan Reitz lives in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife Joy and daughter Julia.
About the Host
Lyssa deHart ditched her therapy practice to become a Leadership Confidence Coach. Along the way she discovered a passion for professional coaching and wanted to find ways to share that passion with the world. Come join her in discovering and meeting some of the most amazing professional coaches on the planet. Her goal is to inspire coaches. Lyssa is the author of Sticky Outcomes: at the Intersection of Coaching, Neuroscience, and Lasting Change, StoryJacking: Change Your Dialogue, Transform Your Life, The Reflective Coach - a 12 Month Journal, and Light Up: the Science of Coaching with Metaphors. Lyssa is an ICF MCC Coach, PCC Assessor, Certified Mentor Coach, and Coach SuperVisor. Lyssa uses her understanding of the ICF Core Competencies, combined with her knowledge of Neuroscience, to work with people to become extraordinary professional coaches. Let's Go!
