A guide to difficult conversations, building high-trust teams, and designing a life you love | Rachel Lockett

In this interview-style podcast, Lenny interviews Rachel Lockett, an executive coach, about leadership, burnout, and team dynamics. Lockett shares insights on coaching versus advising, active listening, and asking powerful questions using the GROW model. She emphasizes the importance of aligning work with personal strengths to avoid burnout and provides tactics for improving interpersonal skills, including the Nonviolent Communication framework. The discussion also covers building better co-founder relationships, the value of a one-page plan for company alignment, and the role of AI in coaching. Lockett stresses the significance of human connection in business and encourages leaders to create environments where their teams can thrive.