Eight Traits: Coaching

04/01/25 • 8 min

The Tech Exec Podcast with Aviv Ben-Yosef

You’re Not Coaching—You’re Just Talking at People

In this next installment of the Eight Traits series, we dive into one of the most misunderstood (and underused) leadership skills: Coaching.

Everyone thinks they’re coaching because they give feedback or advice. But real coaching? It’s about helping people think better, not just telling them what to do.

If you want a team of independent thinkers—not task rabbits—this one’s a must.

Grab my free impact coaching framework ebook.

Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.

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For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: [email protected]

You’re Not Coaching—You’re Just Talking at People

In this next installment of the Eight Traits series, we dive into one of the most misunderstood (and underused) leadership skills: Coaching.

Everyone thinks they’re coaching because they give feedback or advice. But real coaching? It’s about helping people think better, not just telling them what to do.

If you want a team of independent thinkers—not task rabbits—this one’s a must.

Grab my free impact coaching framework ebook.

Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.

Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives.

For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: [email protected]

Previous Episode

Eight Traits: Autonomy

Most tech leaders say they value autonomy. But when it comes to actually letting go and empowering their teams? That’s where the cracks show. In this episode of the Eight Traits series, I unpack how autonomy isn’t just about giving freedom—it’s about intentional delegation, trust, and designing teams that think for themselves (without blowing things up).

If you’re still the bottleneck—or if “delegation” means throwing tasks over the fence—this one’s for you.

Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.

Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives.

For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: [email protected]

Next Episode

Eight Traits: Communication

Say It Like You Mean It: Communication for Tech Leaders

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the eight essential traits of exceptional tech leaders—this time, tackling the ever-crucial skill of communication. Too many leaders assume that because they’ve said something, they’ve communicated it. But how often have you walked away from a conversation certain you were clear, only to discover later that the other person heard something entirely different?

Whether you’re speaking to your team, your peers, or your board—this is the difference between alignment and chaos.

Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System.

Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives.

For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: [email protected]