Summary:

In this episode of Coach Conversations, Brendon Le Lievre is joined by Damien Hughes for a thoughtful and honest exploration of what great coaching really looks like in practice.

Together, we discuss the role of curiosity and silence, and why coaching is a core leadership capability rather than a specialist skill.

The conversation dives into powerful themes including:

• Generative listening and self-awareness
• The role of presence in coaching conversations
• Working with uncertainty and not knowing
• Letting go of outcomes and agendas
• Navigating self-doubt and questions of value
• When, and how, to share models and frameworks

Brendon and Damien also explore the tension many coaches experience between wanting to add value and learning to trust the client’s thinking process.

This is a reflective, practical, and encouraging conversation for coaches, leaders, and anyone interested in developing deeper listening and more meaningful conversations.

Damien's Bio:

Damien Hughes established Enlighten Leadership in 2019, after 16 years in the University sector, to share his passion for learning. Damien has translated his leadership experience into powerful coaching conversations.

He has facilitated leadership and management programs since 2017. His facilitation and coaching approach draws on adult learning principles that empower people to navigate their learning experience. His coaching encourages a critical reflective practice necessary for growth. He synthesises theory with practice in meaningful and adaptable ways. And while qualifications are not everything, it's nice to know that Damien's passion has emerged from a dedication to learning.

 Qualifications:

• Master of Business Leadership | Bachelor of Business Studies | Cert IV Training & Assessment A
• Associate Certified Coach (ACC ICF)
• IECL Executive Leadership coach (Level 2)
• Neuroleadership Brain Based Conversational Skills 
• AGSM Adaptive Leadership program

Connect with Damien via:

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/damienjhughes/

Website:  https://www.enlightenleadership.com/