The Framework for Powerful Communication with Chris Duprey

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What if the best leaders aren't the ones with the answers, but the ones who know how to ask the right questions?

In this episode, I sit down with former Army officer turned leadership coach Chris Duprey to explore the mindset shift that turns managers into powerful communicators. Through his Pathfinder’s Compass framework, Chris breaks down the difference between leading by instruction and leading by inquiry. Spoiler: It’s less “boss mode,” more “Ted Lasso with a mission.”

They get deep into the four pillars of breakthrough communication, Yes-And energy, vanguarding concerns, a question-first mentality, and the Law of Three, and explain how they help leaders develop other leaders. Whether you’re navigating team dynamics, family conversations, or your next big presentation, this episode reveals how curiosity, self-awareness, and intentional listening are the tools that change everything.

Chris shares how the military taught him the importance of active listening and how that lesson stuck with him far beyond the battlefield. His approach isn’t about surface-level leadership tips, it’s about building trust, growing initiative, and empowering others to find their own answers.

Connect with Chris:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cduprey/

https://questionfirstgroup.com

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Communication Coach Tim Newman (00:00:00)

2. Meet Chris Dupre: From Airborne to Leadership Coach (00:01:27)

3. Family and Modeling Behavior for Children (00:03:36)

4. Initiative, Awareness, and Leadership Development (00:06:39)

5. The Problem with Screen-Based Communication (00:13:32)

6. The Power of Asking Questions (00:18:05)

7. The Pathfinder's Compass Leadership Model (00:22:34)

8. Four Pillars of Breakthrough Communication (00:34:25)

9. Building Trust and Meaningful Connections (00:42:08)

10. Episode Closing and Contact Information (00:54:22)