
Coaching Up
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Christian sits down with fellow SVPG partner Lea Hickman to tackle a topic that rarely gets discussed openly: coaching up . Why is it taboo to give feedback to your manager? How do you coach leaders who are checked out, micromanaging, or think they’re always right? Hear Lea’s wisdom from her time coaching leaders and leading teams herself at companies like Adobe and IBM. – Today’s discussion unpacks: Why coaching up is different from managing up (and why it matters) How to ask for coaching and feedback, even from disengaged or difficult managers What to do when your manager thinks they’re always right Navigating ego, insecurity, and imposter syndrome in leadership How to “manage up” when…