Coaching Millennials

Coaching Millennials—Unlocking a Legacy of Future Potential

David Neal | 2018

Abstract

This book is a compilation of research, tried-and-tested tools, and coaching examples from working with thousands of Millennials over the last decade with the goal of equipping executive coaches who work directly with Millennials or those who manage Millennials. Every generation brings their unique attributes and challenges to the workforce environment and culture. With today’s current fast pace of change moving into the global arena, today’s leaders risk not achieving organizational goals if Millennials and those who lead them are not equipped to handle future opportunities and uncertainties. Understanding Millennials is the key to being able to influence their behaviors.

Drawing from decades of coaching Millennials and data from research and surveys, the first chapter breaks down Millennials’ unique attributes and how they compare to the other five (listed in the book) living generations. Chapter two and its sub-sections identify the Millennials’ top pain points to help a coach get to the heart of a Millennial’s problem. A coach/manager’s understanding of their client/employee’s pain points will have a direct impact on their ability to influence a Millennial’s motivations, behaviors, and approaches to the issue or opportunity.

The next three chapters provide additional coaching tools for the executive coach and those who coach Millennials through breaking down the importance of an individual’s attitude, identifying available resources and their relationship to building skills, and how assessments provide insight into the individual. Chapters six and seven speak to generational gaps and break down the needs and requirements of a supportive environment. Looking forward to 2030, chapter eight anticipates the environment and potential tools coaches will need or have available to operate within the technologically-advanced and globally-connected universe of future Millennials and Gen Zers.