Coaching in Focus: Recent Episodes
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Hosted by Joseph Grech, PCC Coach and Founder of Become Coaching & Training (https://tobecome.org), this Podcast focuses on key topics for fellow coaches, coach-trainees and those interested in the profession. In every episode Joseph is in conversation with individuals who are coaching practitioners or academics willing to share some of their key insights and knowledge.
Host Joseph Grech sits down with Jenn Fenwick, an accomplished leadership coach specialising in transitions. Jenn shares her journey from a corporate career to launching her own coaching business, inspired by her experiences in sports coaching and overcoming personal challenges.
Jenn delves into the core aspects of her coaching practice, highlighting her work with leaders in STEM industries. She discusses the unique challenges faced by these leaders during transitions, including international assignments, and her strategies for helping them navigate these changes effectively. Jenn emphasises the importance of reflecting on past achievements to build confidence and create a compelling vision for the future.
Tune in for an inspiring and informative conversation that offers practical advice and encouragement for anyone leading through transitions.
In this episode of Coaching in Focus, host Joseph Grech welcomes Georgia Russell, founder of Spinach, to explore the transformative power of coaching in modern organisations.
They discuss the shortcomings of traditional learning methods and why coaching is poised to be the future of impactful learning. Georgia shares insights into the unique challenges faced by learners today, the importance of personalized coaching, and the benefits of democratising coaching across all organisational levels.
Discover how shorter, focused coaching sessions can drive sustainable personal and professional growth. Tune in to learn how coaching can help develop more resourceful, empowered, and self-aware individuals within your organisation.
In this episode, our host Joseph Grech is joined by Patrick Mullarkey, an experienced learning and leadership professional who works in startups and scale-ups within the tech sector. Patrick shares his insights into coaching practice and the way that it supports leadership practices and organizational development.
On this episode they:
- Explore coaching misconceptions, including the belief that anyone can coach and the role of learning professionals in coaching
- Delve into the concept of conscious incompetence in coaching and its implications
- Explore challenges in democratizing coaching within organizations and the role of external coaches
- Discuss the importance of ethical practice and integration of coaching principles
In this podcast episode, Joseph Grech Chartered Psychologist interviews Ross McIntosh, an organizational and work psychologist specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in the workplace.
Ross explains the way he works with ACT as a coach, ACT being a third-wave cognitive behavioural process focused on enhancing psychological flexibility in clients. He emphasizes its transdiagnostic application and effectiveness in various clinical and workplace settings. Ross discusses three core skills of ACT: Notice, Active, and Open, which contribute to developing psychological flexibility.
In this discussion Joseph and Ross highlight the importance of integrating ACT with other coaching modalities.
On this episode, Joseph Grech speaks to Marwa Farouq, a PCC Leadership Coach and Strategic Advisor from Red Kite Coaching & Consulting. We discuss equity and equality and how these concepts can be integrated into coaching practices.
Marwa highlights the importance of self-awareness for both coaches and clients and the need for humility and curiosity when centering equity in coaching sessions. Together we explore the barriers to equity, particularly fear, and the significance of addressing fear and embracing vulnerability. The conversation emphasizes the importance of continuously learning and evolving one's coaching practice.
The discussion emphasizes that centering equity is an ongoing journey that requires self-awareness, curiosity, and a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive coaching environment.
In this episode, Joseph Grech, Coaching Psychologist, welcomes Ags Galland, a Nutrition and Health Coach, to discuss the concept of mindful ageing and coaching.
Ags shares her expertise and experiences in the field, particularly focusing on how nutrition and coaching can support individuals as they age. The conversation explores the importance of self-awareness, making intentional choices, and addressing various aspects of aging, including physical and mental health, body image, and self-esteem.
Ags emphasizes the value of knowledge, resources, and research in the pursuit of healthy aging and provides recommendations for books and podcasts that delve into the topic. The episode encourages listeners to embrace the concept of mindful aging and make proactive choices to enhance their quality of life as we age.
On this episode we talk to Harriet Burrows, a manager at GateOne, who was recently awarded the Most Influential Woman in Executive Coaching. In this podcast episode, she shares her journey into executive coaching and her passion for making a difference in the field.
Join us as Harriet explores the way coaches can support leadership initiatives within organisations. She shares a process she uses that involves mastering coaching skills and self-awareness, listening actively to clients, and understanding your own reactions as a coach. On this episode she emphasises the importance of active listening and understanding both the client's context and one's own internal dialogue during coaching sessions.
Harriet's future goals include making GateOne the go-to partner for coaching during transformational change and influencing FTSE 100 companies to lead impactful change programs. She also plans to continue her journey of learning and exposure to different coaching approaches and perspectives.
On this episode, Helen Wheeler ACC (soon to be Robinson!), founder of Destinations Coaching shares her experiences, challenges, and triumphs from her first year in business.
Together with Joseph Grech, Helen explores her motivation for starting a coaching business, the strategies she employed to attract clients, and the importance of building credibility in a competitive coaching landscape.
Join us as we discuss practical tips for time management, financial considerations, and the delicate balance between working on the business and working in the business. Whether you're a seasoned coach or considering stepping into the coaching arena, you're sure to find inspiration and valuable takeaways in this conversation.
Learn more about Helen and contact her onLinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.
Welcome to another episode of Coaching in Focus! In today's show, Joseph is in conversation with Fay Wallis from Bright Sky Career Coaching, who shares her insights on creating a successful group coaching program.
Fay Wallis is a Career & Executive Coach who specialises in helping HR & People professionals to have successful & fulfilling careers (without working themselves into the ground). She is also the Founder of Bright Sky Career Coaching, creator of the HR Planner and host of the chart-topping HR Coffee Time podcast. Last year Fay created her first group coaching programme – Inspiring HR and joins Joseph on Coaching in Focus to share her advice and lessons learnt from setting it up. Connect with Fay on LinkedIn.
On this episode Fay explains her motivation for developing the program and addresses recurring challenges faced by HR clients. Fay's program blends coaching and training, encompassing topics such as setting oneself up for success, building confidence, strategic relationships, senior-level influence, and future planning.
Reflecting on her journey, Fay shares the challenges she faced while designing the program. Overcoming mindset obstacles and the fear of failure was crucial. Despite a lack of available resources on group coaching, Fay sought advice from peers who had successfully implemented their own programs.
Join Joseph and Fay in this insightful conversation on creating impactful group coaching programs tailored to specific professional fields.
On this episode Joseph is in conversation with Jo Holliday. Jo is a Leadership Coach and Facilitator, helping leaders at all levels in an organisation to show up more authentically to support their teams to flourish.
On this episode we discuss the links between leadership and coaching skills and why as a leader or manager of people we have to be able to have meaningful conversations. Jo shares some of her insight as a facilitator working with leaders and how she supports them to develop their teams in becoming more autonomous.
On this episode Joseph is talking to Gemma Rabbini from Coach & Bloom. Gemma is a Career Confidence and Impact coach, helping senior level ambitious women in CX, Marketing and Brand confidently navigate 'squiggly career' moments.
On this episode we discuss the challenge of choosing a coaching niche and ways that Gemma has developed her own. Gemma also talks about having different niches and the way that you can go about creating yours.
On this episode Joseph is in conversation with Claire Pedrick from 3D Coaching. Claire is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) who has been coaching for over 30 years. She is in demand as a systemic executive coach, mentor coach, coaching supervisor and as a trainer.
Her style is very simple and she is in demand in organisations to develop simplicity in their internal coaches. And that's what we discuss in this episode. The wonderful idea that Claire has in referring to clients as thinkers and losing the pressure to follow models.
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Irene Broomfield, ACC Coach and founder of Simba Coaching (https://simba-coaching.com/) shares her experience in changing careers and becoming a Coach. Irene has completed the Advanced Diploma in Integrative Coaching with Become and changed direction from being an HR professional to start something new. She did this after a career break and is now an Accredited ICF Career Coach & passionate about supporting professional mid-career women to create a career they absolutely love!
This episode is with the fantastic Laura Ogilvie-Jones (https://www.lojcoaching.com) who is a Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coach Federation. On the episode we discuss the way that we can set goals that are meaningful and more holistic.
Laura is a qualified Careers Advisor and an Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0) assessor. She specialises in coaching individuals and groups to help them get unstuck, find purpose, clarity and fulfilment, both in and out of work, so they reach their goals and ambitions faster and are happier and more purposeful in work and life.
[00:10] Introduction to Episode and the topic of setting goals
[01:40] Introduction by Laura Ogilvie-Jones
[02:40] Laura's development as a career coach
[07:20] The importance of working holistically as coaches
[11:10] Supporting clients set goals - focusing on where you are now.
[13:50] Using emotive goals rather than SMART ones
[17:10] Differences between a goal and a vision/dream
[21:00] The dreaded 'should'
[23:10] Monitoring Goals across a period of time
[21:10] Perfectionistic Tendencies getting in the way
[26:20] Inner-dialogue work
[29:50] Final Thoughts
Welcome to Season 3 of Coaching in Focus.
We kick off this new season with the fantastic Robbie Swale (https://www.robbieswale.com/) who is a coach, writer and fellow Podcaster. On this episode we explore ways how sometimes coaches can get stuck in their practice. What gets in the what for coaches doing what we want to do, i.e. coach? We also explore ways to help you unstuck. What can you do if you're finding yourself not coaching anymore? Listen to our first episode to find out more.
[00:45] Introduction to the Episode and the topic of getting unstuck in Coaching
[02:40] Introduction to Robbie Swale
[05:00] Robbie's 100 Podcast Challenge
[07:10] How Robbie got into Coaching and the 12 Minute Method
[10:30] What gets Coaches stuck in their Coaching?
[13:00] The Business of Coaching and how that gets in the way of actually Coaching
[15:00] Match your (Coaching) Strengths to your Business
[17:26] Surrounding yourself with Like-Minded People
[20:40] Long Term Commitment rather than Short Term Goals
[21:10] Perfectionistic Tendencies getting in the way
[24:10] How to get in touch with Robbie
[27:00] Final Thoughts
On this episode our host Joseph is in conversation with Catherine Serusclat, a career and personal development coach. Together with Joseph, Catherine discusses ways to develop self-awareness, either as coaches or in our clients. This links in with what she loves in her coaching - seeing people grow, becoming empowered and confident to make change happen in their life.
On this episode we discuss limiting beliefs and ways to overcome these with Anna Manning.
Anna is a life coach who specialises in supporting women who have achieved success at work to increase their confidence so that they can do, say and be their authentic self at work. Anna’s clients finish their coaching feeling comfortable to speak up, challenge and lead themselves and their teams to success.
Lauren McQuade from SoulKraft Coaching talks to Joseph about self-compassion. Having overcome challenges with her own mental health in the past, Lauren is committed to helping people build self-awareness to live happy and fulfilling lives. On this episode Joseph and Lauren discussion what self-compassion is and provide you with some ideas how you can develop this skill.
On this episode we are joined by Sean Mullins who is a strategic SEO Consultant and Coach. He has extensive experience supporting individuals and business’ online presence, but also has a background in coaching. He has completed the Diploma in Integrative Coaching and also has qualifications in gymnastics coaching. On this episode he outlines clear, practical ways for coaches to develop their SEO and digital marketing content.
Dominic is an experienced life coach specialising in confidence within the LGBTQ+ community. Through his work, clients have the space to work on their confidence, address their relationships, workplace and social interactions. Dominic runs Unity Coaching a LGBTQ+ coaching business where he supports others to be who they want to be giving them a space to be heard and seen. Listen in to this episode where together with Joseph he discusses his experience as a coach and ways to live your life confidently and authentically.
On this episode Joseph is talking to Nick Woolley, ICF trained coach and founder of Alba Coaching. Nick focuses on personal development and wellness, working with students up to young adults in their 20s and 30s. He has spent nearly a decade in secondary education where he realised that his passion for supporting people doesn't have to be limited to the 4 walls of a classroom.
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We are kicking off Season 2 of Coaching in Focus by speaking with Maude Burger-Smith. Maude is a passionate women's coach supporting tired, weary women identify and change the cycles of overwhelm and overwork so that they can thrive again.
We have two guests on today’s episode discussing their journey as coaches focusing on their studies and becoming qualified coaches. Ags is a Health Coach and Richard a Career Coach and together with Joseph they explore the Diploma in Integrative Coaching, what they’ve learnt and the impact that studying on an ICF Coaching programme has had on their working practice and personal lives.
On this episode we discuss some of the practical challenges and considerations a new coach needs to think about when launching their business. Our guest is Steven McCormick, an ICF-trained Coach, L&D expert and founder of New Road Coaching. He provides an integrative online coaching service offering fully personalised programmes that support people reach their chosen outcomes. Tune in to find out how he set up his business, the importance of brand and setting your mindset.
Joseph is in conversation with Maureen who is a Digital Confidence Coach and Trainer. The episode focuses on how coaching skills sit at the heart of many L&D activities including training and mentoring and Maureen provides practical ways how she uses these skills in her training sessions. The idea that even in training, focusing on just the task and imparting knowledge is not enough cuts across their discussion – finding out what motivates and engages somebody is key, and that’s when coaching comes in!
On this episode we discuss wellbeing coaching, its benefits and Marie’s experience. Marie is an ICF Trained Coach and started her working life as a Biology teacher and then moved into L&D for the NHS. As founder of a wellbeing training and coaching business she combines non-directive coaching with wellbeing information as required. Marie has certificates in nutrition, exercise, counselling and mediation and her course My Map Our Future (available online and in-person) draws on her many years of experience.
On this episode Dez Veares and Joseph discuss the future of coaching from how it’s going to be more organically embedded in organisations to the role of technology and AI. Dez is an Executive Coach with over 2000 hours of 1-1 coaching experience across the public, private and voluntary sectors. Dez coaches leaders, managers and teams to transform their working environments and leadership capabilities empowering them to thrive within the changing backdrop of business in the 2020s.
Joseph is discussing positive psychology and the power of language with Sadia Ghazanfar – a trained ICF Coach, Trainer and Founder of Slay Your Dragons. Her mission is to help women step out of their comfort zones so they can create a life they love and start slaying! Sadia integrates evidence-based tools and techniques to empower, bring joy and create sustainable change.
Joseph is discussing careers with Richard Clements – a Career Coach, Mentor and Founder of Clear Cut Selection www.clearcutselection.com. Richard works full time as an interview coach, and has a superb track record of empowering candidates to get the job they really want through performance-enhancing interview skills and communication coaching.
In this first episode Joseph is in conversation with Sharon Halliday, a coach and trainer (https://peopleanddesign.com). On the Podcast they discuss what makes a great alliance between coach and coachee, ethical practice and other considerations professionals coaches should be aware to enhance this relationship.
A brief introduction to our Podcast and how it can support you with your career and personal development. Find out more about Coaching in Focus here: https://www.tobecome.org/podcast/