In this first episode of The Agile Skills Library, Geoff Watts and Paul Goddard unpack SPEED coaching — a simple way to choose how to help, not just what to do.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “Should I give advice here… ask better questions… step back… or change the system instead?” — this episode is for you.

SPEED is a simple but surprisingly powerful way to consciously choose how you help, based on the situation, the relationship, and the kind of impact you’re aiming for. It’s not about “doing coaching properly” or sticking rigidly to one style. It’s about judgment.

In this episode, we walk through the full SPEED model using a very real Scrum Master scenario, exploring when each approach makes sense, the trade-offs involved, and why faster help often creates dependency — while slower help tends to stick.

This episode is primarily aimed at Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and team coaches, but the ideas apply just as well if you’re a leader, a manager, or even thinking through your own decisions.

You’ll also find a free downloadable SPEED coaching template from the link below to help you use the model with a team, a colleague, or yourself.

https://www.inspectandadapt.com/podcasts/ep1-speed-coaching

Geoff Watts and Paul Goddard announce the launch of their new podcast, The Agile Skills Library. Each episode, no longer than 30 minutes, will cover a specific Agile technique they've learned through years of coaching and teaching.

Episodes will include free downloadable templates to help listeners implement the techniques.

Stay tuned for more information and be sure to subscribe to get the latest episodes as soon as they are released.