010: Ask, Don't Tell: Coaching Skills to Boost Connection in Your Vet Med Culture (PART 2)

Описание: In this episode of The Veterinary Culture Lab, Andi and Josh return for Part 2 of their conversation on coaching communication—this time turning insight into action.


Building on the science from The Effectiveness of Workplace Coaching: A Meta-Analysis of Contemporary Psychologically Informed Coaching Approaches (2021), this episode explores how curiosity comes to life through Sir John Whitmore’s GROW model - a simple, powerful framework for creating confidence, motivation, and connection on veterinary teams.


From goal setting to growth mindset, Andi and Josh break down each step of GROW through a positive psychology lens—showing how just a few intentional questions can shift culture, empower teams, and bring out the best in everyone.


You’ll hear:

• How the GROW model (Goal, Reality, Options, Way Forward) can transform team conversations
• Why connecting goals to personal values sparks motivation and meaning
• Ways to reframe “what’s wrong” into “what’s strong” when exploring workplace reality
• Simple curiosity-driven questions that open up new possibilities
• How small coaching moments—just a few minutes long—can reshape your culture from the inside out

Whether you’re a leader, technician, or teammate, this episode gives you the tools to put curiosity into action and start creating the kind of culture every veterinary professional deserves to be part of.


Resource Links: 


Episode Article:


Title: The effectiveness of workplace coaching: A meta-analysis of contemporary psychologically informed coaching approaches
Authors:Qing Wang, Yiming Lai, Jian Xu, & Almuth McDowall


DOI: 10.1108/JWAM-04-2021-0030


Coaching For Performance (6th edition) By Sir John Whitmore

(https://a.co/d/66t2BvJ) GROW Coaching Worksheet (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y...) - From The Flourishing Center (http://www.theflourishingcenter.com)


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Your Hosts:
Andi Davison LVT, CAPP, APPC (https://www.flourish.vet/andi)  


Josh Vaisman MAPPCP, CCFP

(https://www.flourish.vet/josh) At Flourish Veterinary Consulting (http://www.flourish.vet) we renovate veterinary cultures. We diagnose what’s working, blueprint what’s next, and train every team member - blending positive psychology with real-world experience - so thriving becomes the norm, not the myth. 


Timestamps 


00:00 Introduction to Part Two


00:41 Weekend Stories and Personal Anecdotes


05:56 The Importance of Curiosity in Coaching


11:24 Diving into the Grow Model


17:34 The Power of Future-Oriented Goals


18:21 Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Efficacy


19:35 Curiosity in Goal Setting


20:40 Reality Check: Balancing Barriers and Strengths


23:14 Exploring Options with Curiosity


25:10 The Impact of Asking the Right Questions


29:07 Implementing the GROW Model in Practice


35:04 Practical Tips for Leaders


36:57 Conclusion and Fun Segment