Question: How do we encourage growth discussions in one-on-ones when all the coachee wants to speak about is work?

Answer: Your role as a leader together with your organisational values around growth, are your friend. They give you a starting license for the conversation, so don’t beat around the bush. Say that you’d like to support their growth and to do that you’d first like to understand their aspirations. Ask if you can talk about that. Use this to create a frame of reference for priorities.