In this follow-up conversation to Frontline Training Solutions’ recent webinar on coaching, Nic Dampier sits down with Lorraine Medici, Director of Training and Development at Frontline, to unpack what effective coaching really looks like in day-to-day leadership conversations.

Building on the frameworks introduced in the webinar, Lorraine breaks down the core coaching tools leaders need to diagnose and address performance challenges without defaulting to fixing, lecturing, or micromanaging. Together, Nic and Lorraine explore the Hill–Will–Skill model as a practical way to identify whether barriers are organizational, motivational, or skill-based—and why leaders often jump to solving the wrong problem. They discuss how curiosity, open-ended questions, and intentional listening can shift power dynamics, build trust, and create accountability without eroding relationships.

The conversation dives deep into real-world coaching moments, including how to use clarifying, barrier, and action questions effectively; how to recognize red flags that a leader hasn’t fully diagnosed the issue; and why asking “what else?” can be one of the most powerful tools in a coaching conversation. Nic and Lorraine also model a live coaching dialogue, illustrating how curiosity, reflection, and validation help leaders move from frustration to clarity.

This episode offers practical, immediately usable insights for leaders at all levels—especially those who want to stop firefighting, develop self-reliant problem solvers, and create environments where people take ownership of their work.

Whether you’re leading frontline teams, managing professionals, or developing future leaders, this conversation challenges common assumptions about coaching and provides grounded strategies to make it stick.

Tune in to Behind the Frontline for honest conversations that equip leaders to coach with confidence, curiosity, and purpose.

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In this follow-up conversation to Frontline Training Solutions’ popular webinar on workplace motivation, Nic Dampier sits down with Ryan Williams, Leadership and Team Development Manager at Frontline, to go deeper into what truly drives — and diminishes — motivation at work.

Building on the frameworks shared in the webinar, Ryan unpacks three critical concepts every leader must understand: why perks and pay alone don’t motivate people, how intrinsic motivation is shaped by autonomy, competence, and connection, and how unseen friction inside systems and processes quietly erodes engagement over time.

Together, Nic and Ryan explore real-world leadership challenges — from the hidden costs of micromanagement to the unintended consequences of over-relying on incentives — and challenge leaders to reflect on the environments they’re creating. They discuss how well-intentioned leaders often undermine motivation without realizing it, why “hands-off” leadership isn’t the same as autonomy support, and how clarity, curiosity, and coaching conversations can unlock ownership and follow-through.

This episode also dives into practical applications leaders can use immediately, including identifying friction in performance management, onboarding, and daily workflows, designing meetings where all voices are heard, and shifting from control-based leadership to cultures built on trust, accountability, and growth.

Whether you lead people on the frontlines, manage teams in manufacturing or professional environments, or are rethinking how to retain and engage talent in today’s shifting workforce, this conversation offers grounded insights and actionable strategies to help motivation stick — not just spike.

Tune in to Behind the Frontline for honest conversations that challenge assumptions and equip leaders to build workplaces where people want to show up, grow, and contribute.

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In this follow-up conversation to our popular webinar “Pretty Good Isn’t Good Enough,” Nic Dampier sits down with Frontline Training Solutions experts Alec McGuire and Lorraine Medici to explore what separates organizations that deliver truly exceptional customer experiences from those that settle for “good enough.”

Alec and Lorraine unpack the real costs of inconsistent customer service, why internal customer experience matters just as much as external, and how leaders can create a culture where ownership, empathy, and accountability show up in daily behaviors—not just in training rooms. Together, we dive deeper into the practical frameworks shared in the webinar, including the power of emotional connection, recovery conversations that rebuild trust, and the mindset shift required for teams to choose excellence over convenience.

Whether you lead a frontline team, oversee customer-facing operations, or want to strengthen your organization’s service culture, this episode offers actionable insights to help you raise the bar and move from “pretty good” to unforgettable.

Tune in and take your customer experience to the next level.

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