My Approach to Coaching
Lead with Questions. Be Curious. Care Deeply
Leadership today demands more than vision and strategy; it requires emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the ability to lead others with both courage and compassion. I offer leadership coaching and mentoring rooted in Radical Candor and a curiosity that helps leaders slow down and think more clearly. Whether you're navigating tough decisions, managing challenging team dynamics, or seeking personal growth, my coaching helps you pause, reflect, and lead with clarity and confidence. I help leaders think so they can act independently. I lead by asking questions. The most transformational leadership comes when we challenge directly and care deeply about people, purpose, and growth. As Michael Bungay Stanier puts it, the key is to ‘stay curious a little longer and rush to action and advice-giving a little slower.’ That’s how leaders uncover their own best answers.
My Coaching and Mentoring Centers on these Ideas:
Radical Candor: Challenging directly while caring personally
Curiosity First (Michael Bungay Stanier): Asking the “easy questions” that unlock clarity and action, such as “What’s the real challenge here for you?” or “If you’re saying yes to this, what are you saying no to?”
Arthur Brooks’ idea states that it’s not about rescuing or over-accommodating. It’s about caring enough to help someone become their best, even when that means making hard decisions or having difficult conversations. Michael Bungay Stanier’s approach adds another layer: by starting with curiosity, leaders create space to discover what truly matters before acting.
My Work Equips Leaders to:
Communicate with courage and clarity
Lead through complex, human-centered challenges
Build cultures of trust, accountability, and empowerment
Slow down, ask better questions, and move forward with confidence
The C.A.N.D.O.R.™ Framework
Tyler’s signature coaching model brings together the practicality of Radical Candor, the developmental depth of Leadership Circle, and the simplicity of Bungay Stanier’s “easy questions.” Each session is grounded in presence, purpose, and transformation.
C – Connect Personally
Build trust through presence and empathy. Coaching starts with the person, not the problem.A – Ask What Matters
Clarify values, expectations, and purpose. Discover what’s really at stake.N – Name the Truth
Practice honest, direct communication rooted in care. Name what needs to be said.D – Disrupt Patterns
Challenge assumptions and reactive behaviors. Interrupt unhelpful leadership habits.O – Own the Impact
Turn insight into empowered action. Plan and lead with clarity and confidence.R – Reflect and Reset
Evaluate and integrate growth. What changed? What did you learn? What’s next?
Who It’s For
Leaders navigating difficult team dynamics or shaping culture
Emerging leaders seeking mentorship grounded in integrity and grace
Executives who value self-reflection, courage, and faith
Individuals or teams desiring growth in communication, decision-making, and leadership presence
What You Can Expect
Monthly 1:1 coaching sessions tailored to your goals and context
A process rooted in curiosity and powerful questions—not quick answers
Tools and frameworks for better conversations and courageous decisions
A partner who brings humility, faith, experience, and insight to every session
Ready to Lead with Candor and Confidence?
Let’s start with a conversation. Click below to schedule a free discovery call with Tyler.