Mastering 1:1 Meetings: Leadership & Coaching For Managers

Master the Art of Productive 1:1 Meetings to Motivate, Engage, & Retain Your Team | Leadership, Coaching & Communication

What you'll learn

Leaders who want to strengthen their people management and communication skills.

Managers seeking to run more productive and engaging 1:1 meetings with their team members.

Aspiring Managers preparing for leadership roles and eager to build strong habits early.

Aspiring Leaders who want to learn how to foster trust, growth, and accountability through effective 1:1 conversations.

Requirements

No prior management training is required. This course is beginner-friendly.

A willingness to learn, practice, and apply new communication skills.

Access to a team, peers, or direct reports (or the expectation of managing people soon) to put the techniques into action.

Openness to reflect on your own leadership style and adapt it for better results.

For the best experience, a notebook or digital tool to capture insights, draft agendas, and track progress from your 1:1s.

Description

Are your 1:1 meetings falling flat — or worse, turning into repetitive status updates? As a manager, you know that one-on-one meetings are the most powerful tool for building trust, improving communication, coaching employees, and driving team performance. Yet many leaders struggle to structure these conversations in a way that truly develops and engages their people.This course, “Mastering 1:1 Meetings: Leadership & Coaching for Managers,” provides a step-by-step playbook to help you transform your 1:1s into meaningful leadership conversations that inspire motivation, strengthen employee engagement, and boost retention. What You’ll LearnHow to set clear objectives for every 1:1 so time is always well spent.Proven agenda structures that balance consistency with flexibility.Ways to discuss both personal and professional topics to build authentic trust.Coaching techniques: asking powerful questions and truly listening.Strategies to drive employee development, motivation, and career growth.Common pitfalls to avoid, such as letting 1:1s become routine status updates. Why This Course MattersEffective 1:1 meetings are not just about productivity — they’re about leadership, coaching, and creating a culture where employees feel supported and motivated. Great managers use 1:1s to retain talent, improve communication, and unlock peak performance.Who This Course Is ForNew and aspiring managers eager to build leadership skills.Experienced managers looking to refresh their approach to employee engagement.Team leads, supervisors, and project managers who run regular 1:1s.HR professionals and coaches supporting leadership development.By the end of this course, you’ll have the tools and confidence to lead effective 1:1 meetings that strengthen communication, motivate your team, and improve retention.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Why 1:1 Meetings Matters

Lecture 3 Why Regular 1:1 is Critical

Lecture 4 Pitfalls to Avoid During 1:1 Meetings

Lecture 5 Key Elements of a Productive 1:1 (Part 1)

Lecture 6 Key Elements of a Productive 1:1 (Part 2)

Lecture 7 Key Elements of a Productive 1:1 (Part 3)

Lecture 8 Designing a Repeatable 1:1 that works

New Managers looking for a clear framework to run effective and meaningful 1:1 meetings.,Experienced Managers who want to refresh their approach and avoid common pitfalls that make 1:1s feel boring or transactional.,Aspiring Leaders preparing to take on leadership roles and eager to learn how to connect with and support team members.,HR and People Managers seeking practical strategies to coach managers and strengthen workplace culture,Team Leads in remote or hybrid environments who want tools to stay connected and build trust with their team members.