In Episode #16 of the Bee-Brilliant People Podcast๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽง, we were delighted to 'Bee' joined by the absolutely ๐Ÿ’ฏ% authentically authentic quirky coaching and people development sensation that is Katherine (Katy) Baggott ๐Ÿ™Œ. Katy is proud to be weird and different and embraces this to the max, she's sung with flashmobs, rock choir and volunteered as a speaker coach with Ted X. We have joking but not joking played with the idea of creating a new Podcast "Embracing the Weirdness", watch this space on that one.

Katy is a person-centred coach and believes that all these experiences have helped shape her as a person and how she experiences the World. She also is a generous, kind and wonderful person.

"who you are is how you coach"

This week marked International Neurodiversity Celebration Week, which is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.

"coaching with Neurodivergent clients keeps my coaching skills as stretchy as their timeline"

We covered a diverse range of topics ranging from:

  • Coaching - beyond neuro normative approaches
  • Working with marginalised voices
  • The value of labels - the paradox between helpful v destructive
  • Feedback - constructive approaches
  • Strengths-based feedback "feedback is a gift"
  • Psychological safety
  • Creating squishy environments for great conversations
  • Visual tools in coaching
  • Authenticity and masking

"Every entrepreneur I know who has gone on to great success has capitalised on their strengths"

The timing of the Podcast was perfect as other golden thread running throughout the show was difference and different ways of thinking, which led us to talk about Neurodiversity. Katy is an ally in this space and relates to ND people given some of her own experiences.

I hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it. If you do enjoy please don't forget to rate the show in your player of choice so others can find us and share the podcast with your network - thanks for listening and tune in again soon for more bee-rilliant guests and content.

Useful links:

  • Katy's LinkedIn profile
  • https://www.3-degrees.uk
  • https://www.tedxbrayfordpool.com
  • https://lcrlincoln.com/how-to-listen.html

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