This Might Not Go Well: The reality of coaching through change with Jason Leunberger

Georgina and Allard are joined by Jason Leunberger, sharing his powerful insights from a six-month team coaching engagement within a large, complex organisation. At the heart of his story are key learnings about subgroups, the courage to experiment at different levels of the system, and the time it takes for a team to truly come together as one. We also explore the value of co-coaching in navigating this journey.

Jason, with a background in tech, consulting and leading GRC globally at Starbucks, now coaches leaders and teams through Kinkou. He shares a pivotal moment when a divide between longstanding and newer leaders surfaced, and how facilitating a direct dialogue helped unlock insight and provide a way forward.

You’ll discover:

• How subgroup dynamics can shape (and stall) team effectiveness. 
• Why courageous experimentation at different system levels matters. 
• The importance of staying present when discomfort and division arise. 
• How co-coaching strengthens support during complex interventions. 
• Why patience and timing are essential for lasting team alignment. 

This episode offers rich, real-world insight for team coaches and leaders working with change and complexity, highlighting that true transformation takes time, courage, and a willingness to stay with what’s emerging, even when it’s uncomfortable.

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