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In the second episode of our AI, Ethics and Trust in Coaching series, Smaranda Dochia talks with Dr Benita Mayhead, an executive coach, coach supervisor, researcher, and author of Duty of Care in Coaching, whose empirical research moves duty of care out of the realm of abstract codes and into the lived reality of practice: how coaches actually make decisions, hold ambiguity, set boundaries, use supervision, and account for the wider system around them. Benita's research found that most coaches' understanding of duty of care doesn't come primarily from formal training. It's shaped by personal values, life experience, and professional background, and by the sense-making that happens when practice gets genuinely uncertain. Codes, law, and standards offer necessary scaffolding, but they can't make the hard call for you; when a real dilemma arises, coaches tend to reach for another person - a peer, colleague, or supervisor - rather than a rulebook.

The conversation traces how duty of care plays out across the whole coaching relationship: in contracting and re-contracting, boundary-setting, endings, reflective practice, and supervision, as well as in the ripple effect coaching has on people the coach may never meet. Ethical maturity, Benita argues, is an ongoing capacity to sit with silence, ambiguity, notice when values collide, question your own motives, say no when needed, and actively seek challenge rather than certainty.

They also discuss AI's growing presence in coaching, where Benita neither dismisses AI nor treats its adoption as inevitable. Clients may arrive with AI-generated interpretations already in hand, use general-purpose tools between sessions, or take part in AI-enabled organizational programmes, while coaches and supervisors themselves increasingly use AI for preparation, reflection, or documentation. Benita asks the profession to engage with this critically and collectively, in service of the client rather than in step with the technology by default. Her question: in whose service is this? - becomes the ethical test for the rest of the series, reframing the conversation from "can we use AI?" to why it's being used, who benefits, and who remains accountable. Fluency with a tool, she makes clear, does not remove the need for human judgment or responsibility.

You will learn:

· Duty of care is a foundational concept in coaching, but its meaning extends far beyond legal definitions. Benita's research reveals that, for most coaches, duty of care is not just about contracts or compliance—it's about lived experience, personal values, and the impact of every interaction.

· The coach has the responsibility to be informed and develop understanding of AI, even if they don't use it in their practice, because their client may be.

· AI shifts the central question from "can we?" to "in whose service?" Whether a client brings AI-generated insights into a session or a coach uses AI for their own preparation, the technology introduces new actors, unclear permissions, and new routes to foreseeable harm.

'If we are taking a position of no I'm not going to enter into any AI understanding and awareness. I think that we're perhaps missing something within there because our clients are. So, I think there's a responsibility - even if we're not using it in our own practice, to build our own awareness and understanding.'

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In the first episode of a new series, AI, Ethics and Trust in Coaching, host Smaranda Dochia talks with founder of The Moment Institute and creator of Narrative Coaching, David Drake, to tackle the question on every coach's mind: what is coaching actually here to do in an AI-driven world?

Rather than rehashing the tired "AI vs. Humans" debate, David offers a reframe. AI, he argues, isn't simply a new tool or competitor — it's a mirror that exposes the strengths and limitations of coaching, education, leadership and human development as they currently stand. That shift changes the whole conversation: less about whether AI will take coaches' jobs, more about whether coaches have been quietly protecting familiar methods and formats instead of asking what people actually need to grow, think critically, relate well, and navigate a more complex world.

David doesn't shy away from challenging the profession's comfort zones. He talks about coaching as a "third space" within a much wider human and systemic context, and about how the traditional one-hour session is losing its centrality as immediate, multimodal support becomes the norm. As quick answers become the norm, he points to a paradox: people have never had more information at their fingertips, yet loneliness and disconnection are on the rise. For David, the real risk isn't AI replacing coaches — it's coaches failing to evolve alongside the people they serve. His central challenge to the profession: stop building learning and development around industrial era models, and start building it around real human experience.

Ultimately, this episode is a call to action. David pushes coaches to ask themselves hard questions about purpose — are their current methods genuinely serving human development, or just protecting familiar ways of working? Is the profession mature enough to use technology selectively, in service of something bigger than technique? It's a thought-provoking start to the series, setting the tone for the honest, sometimes uncomfortable conversations about ethics and trust that AI is forcing our profession to have.

You will learn

· AI as tool, mirror and provocateur: not just something that automates tasks, but something that exposes the limitations of current coaching and learning models, and provokes new thinking about what coaches are really for

· Why coaching may need to be reimagined as a "third space" within a wider human and systemic context

· Why purpose must lead practice: coaches should regularly ask whether their methods truly serve human growth, or just protect familiar routines

'We need to stop being so parochial and precious about coaching. It too was a disruption.'

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This episode is part of our 'A Day in the Life' series, where we talk to coaches about their real lives and businesses. In this insightful episode, host Maxine Bell talks to Kate Jenkinson, creative executive coach, business poet, and founder of Next Step HR and the Business in Poetry conference. Kate shares her unconventional career path, from biologist, HR professional, to the coach and business poet she is today. She highlights how emotional intelligence and creative expression aren't "nice to haves" in business, but essential tools for genuine human connection that create better outcomes for all.

Kate discusses the surprising overlap between poetry, neurodiversity, and leadership. She talks candidly about her own neurodivergent journey and how it's shaped the way she sees patterns, people, and possibility - often before anyone else in the room does. As a coach she, highlights the value of curiosity, creativity, presence and silence in coaching and development. Kate talks about her passion for poetry and poetic intelligence, and how it has evolved into the publication of her poetry, as well as the Poetry in Business conference. She shares her vision for supporting poets wanting to create a career path within businesses and organisations, and helping organisations understand how poetry can boost wellbeing, connection, and innovation. This is a conversation demonstrating what happens when you stop compartmentalising your creativity and uniqueness and start bringing all of yourself to work.

You will learn:

· Creativity isn't a special skill – it's innate. It shows up in how you solve problems, connect with people, and see the world.

· Emotions and poetry belong in the workplace, bringing more humanity, connection and effective leadership.

· Seeing the world differently is a superpower, bringing new ideas, perspectives and innovation.

'Post-pandemic, there's a real trauma that people are experiencing and go back to creativity and poetry. We know that these are practices that give people hope, that help people express how they're feeling.'

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In this final episode of our Coaching Men series, host Rob Lawrence sits down with Al Kennedy, a coach who works exclusively with men navigating midlife. Al's own path from graphic designer and business owner to full-time coach grew out of his personal midlife questioning, and it's given him a grounded, deeply caring approach to holding space for other men. He talks about midlife not as a crisis to be fixed, but as a genuine threshold: a rite of passage that Western culture rarely marks or supports, even though many other cultures have rituals for exactly this kind of transition.

Al shares how he creates the safe, intentional spaces men so rarely get: three-day walking pilgrimages he calls "Long Walks," regular men's circles, and creative practices like journaling and poetry. Nature isn't just scenery for him — it's an active part of the work, slowing men down, reconnecting them to their bodies, and mirroring the internal shifts they're going through. He's also thoughtful about accessibility, adapting his methods for online coaching and for men with disabilities or health concerns, so the work stays open to more people, not fewer.

What comes through most in this conversation is Al's warmth toward the men he works with. He pushes back gently on the idea that men are naturally closed off, describing emotional armour as often "just a couple of millimetres deep" — meaning that with the right conditions, openness comes surprisingly fast. It's a fitting, hopeful note to end the series on: a reminder that community, care, and simply being asked "how are you, really?" can be quietly transformative.

You will learn:

· Midlife is a threshold, a rite of passage — approached with intention, it can lead to real renewal rather than just crisis.

· Safe, intentional spaces give men rare permission to slow down and explore without needing to "fix" anything.

· Men's emotional armour is often thin and nature, genuine connection and deep listening can unlock vulnerability faster than we assume.

"It's too easy just to say that men aren't showing up in the right way; we have to provide different types of spaces for men to be able to surface the things that they're really holding down."

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In episode 5 of our Coaching Men series, host Rob Lawrence talks to Cassandra Andrews, author of Unlearning Masculinity: Redefining Success for High Achieving Men over 40, to explore why so many successful men—CEOs, founders, and elite athletes among them—feel trapped even after ticking every box of conventional success. Cassandra unpacks the identity crises, purpose gaps, and feelings of entrapment that often surface in midlife, tracing them back to an outdated masculine blueprint that prizes stoicism and winning over vulnerability. Rather than rejecting masculinity altogether, she makes the case for relearning what it means to be a man beyond those rigid rules. Her work starts with a vision, rather than goals: a more personal picture of where a client actually wants to be, rather that what they feel expected to chase.

The conversation turns to Cassandra's coaching methodology, which draws on NLP, timeline therapy, and motivational mapping to help clients build self-awareness and understand how their motivations have shifted from external validation to internal fulfilment. She also shares the thinking behind her intimate group dinners—safe spaces that give high-achieving men permission to open up honestly with peers, often for the first time. Rob and Cassandra close on what she sees as the real prize of this work: not more success, but emotional freedom, autonomy, and choice.

You will learn:

· Winning isn't the same as fulfilment: many high-achieving men over 40 are feeling trapped despite external success.

· Self-awareness, including understanding shifting motivations is key to creating the life a client really wants, rather than what he thinks he should want.

· How Cassandra's work helps men find emotional freedom, autonomy and choice.

"When a woman tells a coach, "I've never told anyone this before," she means apart from her mother, her sister, her best friend. When a man says it, those words have never left his lips."

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In episode 5 of our Coaching Men podcast series, host Rob Lawrence sits down with Sam Adams, a coach specialising in healthy masculinity. Drawing from his background in regenerative farming and chaplaincy across Africa, Sam explains how masculinity and femininity exist as complementary energies within everyone. He discusses the shame and confusion many men face today, often rooted in unspoken social expectations, and the reason why so many struggle to ask for help or express what they truly feel.

Central to Sam's philosophy is a single powerful word: permission. He invites men to give themselves permission to feel, to rest, to be uncertain, and to step away from the silent shame to have everything figured out. Sam also draws on the natural world to guide this inner work, using the rhythm of the seasons as a metaphor for life: summer as a time for action and growth, winter as a time for reflection and renewal. His coaching weaves together nature, spirituality, and emotional courage to offer a genuinely holistic path forward.

Sam reframes the idea of strength, by sharing the root meaning of the word 'courage' is 'heart;' Sam reframes that true strength lies not in fearlessness, but in the willingness to be open and vulnerable. It's a reframe that sits at the heart of everything he does. He also discusses the relevance of spirituality in men's lives and its connection to masculinity and shares strategies for achieving balance and setting boundaries in life. Listen and enjoy this warm, honest conversation.

You will learn

· Giving yourself permission to feel, rest, and be uncertain is often the first and most powerful step toward growth.

· Nature's rhythms offer a roadmap to a life of both action and ambition, and stillness and reflection.

· True strength lies not in fearlessness but in the willingness to be vulnerable and open.

'The emphasis is on liberating yourself by connecting with your own freedom and the masculinity and the femininity within.'

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In episode 4 of our Coaching Men series, host Rob Lawrence sits down with Jess Spiers, a coach who specialises in supporting men in their 40s and 50s who appear successful but feel trapped, unfulfilled, or burned out. Jess shares how a 20-year career in digital content ultimately led her to coaching and why she made men's mental health her focus. It's a candid conversation about a quiet struggle that many men are navigating alone.

Jess discusses the emotional barriers that so often stop men from seeking support, and how coaching creates a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their values, challenge limiting beliefs, and begin to understand their emotions without judgement. As a trained Emotions Coaching Practitioner, Jess makes a compelling case that working with your emotions isn't soft or fluffy — it's one of the most practical tools available for gaining clarity and moving forward.

Jess shares some of the tools she uses, with real life examples that demonstrate their success. The episode closes with an important reframe feeling stuck doesn't always require a dramatic life overhaul. Often, the most meaningful change comes from small, intentional shifts that bring your work and life back into alignment with what truly matters to you. Jess also shares details about her new podcast, Successful on Paper, and leaves listeners with a simple but powerful reminder to be kinder to yourself when seeking help.

You will learn:

· What emotions prevent men from asking for help

· The power of emotional awareness for transformation and change

· Change doesn't have to mean starting over. Small, intentional adjustments that realign your life with your core values can be far more transformative than a dramatic leap into the unknown.

'Men find it quite difficult to reach out and ask for help, so I thought, "You know what? If they're going to do that, that support needs to exist, and I want to be a part of that.'

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This is no ordinary episode! This week we hit a remarkable milestone: 300 consecutive weekly episodes without missing a single Monday and to celebrate, the podcast team, Maxine Bell, Smaranda Dochia and Rob Lawrence look back on six extraordinary years of the Association for Coaching podcast. Together they reflect on a journey that has brought together 295 guests, 26 guest hosts, and 33 coaching topics, such as health and wellbeing; marketing; mental health; technology and innovation; creativity; leadership; neurodiversity in the workplace; climate coaching; love; coaching outdoors and getting started as a coach. What began as a show dedicated to the coaching profession has grown into something far greater: a thriving global community where connections, collaborations, and even five international conferences have been sparked by the conversations hosted here.

As one listener put it: "I honestly think the podcasts from the Association for Coaching are some of the best quality and content I have ever come across. The range of topics you offer is huge and so relevant to my coaching practice." That spirit of breadth, quality, relevance and genuine usefulness is exactly what this episode celebrates. We have always believed that coaches deserve a space to feel less alone in their practice, a place that champions professionalism, ethics, reflection and growth but also recognises the everyday lives and practice of coaches across the world.

And now, to honour everything the podcast has become, comes an exciting new chapter. From this episode, the show officially rebrands as Coaching Voices: The Association for Coaching Podcast. This new name better reflects its inclusive, diverse, and global reach, and the many coaches it has helped find their own authentic voice within the profession. With new hosts, new topics, and the ever evolving coaching landscape ahead, including AI, systemic change, and much more, the team is as committed as ever to meaningful conversations. New episodes drop every Monday on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube. We look forward to the next 300!

You will learn:

· How six years of consistent, weekly conversations have shaped and strengthened the global coaching community.

· Why platforming diverse voices — across backgrounds, topics, and experiences — lies at the heart of everything the podcast stands for.

· What's next for Coaching Voices, and how you can be part of the next 300 episodes, as a guest or host.

"What I find particularly meaningful about this podcast is that it's never been just one voice or one perspective; it's always been a platform for many voices across the coaching profession."

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In episode 3 of our Coaching Men podcast series, host Rob Lawrence speaks with Jamie Robins, a coach specialising in supporting men through some of life's most challenging transitions. Jamie shares his personal journey into men's coaching and how the COVID-19 pandemic inspired him to create Safe Harbour - an online sharing space designed to give men a place to open up without fear of judgment. He unpacks why so many men struggle to ask for help in the first place, exploring the deep-rooted social conditioning that teaches men to suppress emotion and "just get on with it."

Jamie dives into the specific fears men face around vulnerability: from the fear of appearing weak, feeling unsafe to open up, lacking permission, to anxiety that decades of bottled-up emotion might come flooding out all at once. He explains how structured men's sharing circles, like Safe Harbour and Andy's Man Club, work to dismantle these fears through simple but powerful ground rules: no advice-giving, strict confidentiality, and ensuring every man gets a chance to speak. Jamie also teaches men to listen on all three levels: head, heart and presence – a way of holding space for others that is transformative.

Jamie shares how he is reaching men through social media and from requests there, he started his Thrive nature walks, monthly group experiences where men gather outdoors, with periods of talking, walking in silence, and answering reflective questions. His description of the effects of these walks is moving and hopeful. Throughout, Jamie makes clear that the men he works with typically in their 30s to 60s aren't lacking strength; they're lacking safe spaces to be and discover who they are beyond their roles. His work is a timely reminder that community, connection, and permission to be human are just as vital for men as for anyone.

ou will learn:

· Men are far more willing to open up when they feel safe and know there's no risk of being judged, advised, or 'fixed.'

· Many men have inherited generational patterns of emotional suppression, and unlearning them requires community, permission and modelled behaviour from other men.

· Nature and ritual have a role to play. Structured outdoor experiences, like Jamie's Thrive walks, offer men a non-threatening entry point into emotional reflection and genuine connection with others.

"On the outside, everything looks fantastic. On the inside, totally lonely and alone, isolating themselves emotionally"'

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Have you ever felt the weight of being the "strong one" — the person everyone else leans on, while you quietly wonder who you can lean on?

In episode 2 of our Coaching Men podcast series, host Rob Lawrence sits down with Vicky Kelly, a coach who has spent over 15 years specialising in working with men. Vicky shares how, after launching her coaching business in 2009, she found herself naturally drawn to male clients and discovered a profound gap in the support available to them. Her insights into why men often delay seeking help, and what happens when they finally do, are both eye-opening and deeply human.

Vicky works primarily with high-performing professionals and CEOs, who from the outside, appear to have it all together. But beneath the success, many are running on empty, held back by invisible pressures: societal expectations around strength and vulnerability, stress responses that hijack their best thinking, and long-held stories about who they are and what they deserve. Vicky explains her approach of building genuine psychological safety, regulating the nervous system, and gently but powerfully challenging the narratives that keep her clients stuck.

The conversation also ventures beyond the boardroom. What happens when you've climbed the ladder and find yourself asking, "Is this it?" Vicky shares how she helps clients reconnect with forgotten passions and rediscover who they are outside of their professional identity. She also introduces her upcoming group programme, The Capacity Project, designed to help high performers sustain their success without burning out.

You will learn:

· The Safe Space Paradox - Men are often slower to seek coaching but once they commit, they go all in.

· How your nervous system is running the show. Vicky's work with high performers isn't just about strategy; it's about helping men to learn to regulate themselves, so they can actually access the best of their thinking.

· Questioning the Stories We Tell Ourselves Vicki offers a deceptively simple but powerful question to start dismantling them: "What am I believing here that might not be 100% true?"

"So, it's multiple different demands and a lack of resources: how do I carry myself through all of this without dropping the plates that are spinning or without just sort of spontaneously combusting?"

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What does it take for a high-achieving man to stop, admit he's struggling, and ask for help? In this first episode of our Coaching Men podcast series, host Rob Lawrence speaks with Will Johnson, a facilitator and coach who guides men to live and lead with greater authenticity and peace within and about themselves. Will draws on his own experience of burnout in a senior finance role, where he suddenly ran out of energy, but through asking for help, he attended a retreat with the Centre for Courage and Renewal, which awakened a part of himself he had lost and became the start of a transformational journey that called him to a new adventure.

Will went on to train as a facilitator with the Centre for Courage & Renewal, and he now runs Circle of Trust® retreats where men are invited to slow down, listen inward, and share their stories without pressure to perform or fix. Working mythopoetically, he uses poetry, mythology, and imagery to help men bypass intellectual defences and reach something deeper. These spaces work, Will explains, because they remove the masculine reflex to solve and compete, creating room for genuine presence and self-awareness instead.

At the heart of Will's philosophy is a distinction between the ego story — the CV, the achievements, the ladder climbed — and the soul story, which lives in struggle, failure, and the moments that have truly shape us, and connect us each to our own unique 'thread.' He believes men carry more wisdom than they give themselves credit for, but that it often takes community to help them trust their own inner voice and become comfortable with difficult emotions. He explains why he no longer uses the term toxic masculinity, instead embracing the term 'shifting the masculine mind.' His message is both challenging and compassionate: acknowledging our limits, embracing vulnerability, and going public with our authentic selves is not weakness: it is where real growth begins.

You will learn:

· Burnout is a beginning, not just an ending. Giving yourself permission to ask for help is the first, but best step

Embracing difficult feelings, including failures, and tuning into their inner voice is where men can find their soul story and live more authentically.
Community matters. The isolation many men experience is one of the biggest barriers to their development so joining safe, structured group spaces is where the real work happens, and where men learn to trust themselves again.

'Now write your soul story. That's the story I want to hear. Tell me about your struggle. Tell me about when you messed up. Tell me when you've disappointed somebody.'

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In this episode of our Day in the Life podcast series, we meet Françoise Olivier, a life coach who specialises in supporting adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs). Françoise brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work, having grown up with a father who was alcohol dependent, she understands firsthand the deep and often invisible marks that a parent's addiction can leave. With warmth and honesty, she shares her personal journey alongside practical insights, creating a conversation that is moving and informative.

Françoise explores the lasting traits many ACOAs carry into adulthood — hypervigilance, low self-worth, shame, and a disconnection from their own needs — and how these patterns, once understood, can become the foundation for profound transformation. She speaks candidly about the ongoing, daily nature of healing: learning to ask what she actually wants, unpicking long-held beliefs, and choosing to own her story with pride rather than embarrassment. She also highlights the vital distinction between coaching and therapy, and the importance of trauma awareness in holding a truly supportive space for clients. Crucially, Françoise celebrates the superpowers that so many ACOAs develop: the resilience, empathy, and strength that emerge from navigating such complex childhoods.

Françoise also reminds us, community is everything. Discovering organisations like NACOA (the National Association for Children of Alcoholics) was a turning point for her where she recognised that she was not alone and had nothing to be ashamed of. It's a message she now carries into her coaching practice every day, helping clients move from pain to purpose, and from silence to self-compassion. An inspiring conversation from a coach walking her talk with courage and care.

You will learn:

· Healing starts with owning your story. For many ACOAs, shame and secrecy are heavy burdens carried for years. Françoise's own turning point came when she chose to step into her story with pride.

· Some of the traits developed in survival can become our superpowers.

· The unique power of working with a coach who shares a similar background where the story doesn't always need to be told from the beginning, because the coach simply gets it.

'I want to make sure that when I am working with other ACOAs that, not only are we acknowledging what's happened in the past, but celebrating all the brilliant, wonderful things, and the superpowers that we've developed as well.'

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In this final episode of the Coaching for Health and Wellbeing podcast series, hosts Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Ana Paula Nacif look back across the conversations they've had to draw out the themes that have shaped the series. From the relationship between coaching for wellbeing and coaching for health, to the ethical responsibilities coaches carry into every session, they reflect on what it truly means to practise with intention and integrity. Central to their discussion is the idea that specialist knowledge matters - not as a replacement for core coaching skills, but as a complement to them. Ana and Christian also reiterate how professional humility is just as important as expertise. As Anna puts it, "There are questions we need to ask and there are limitations to what we can do."

The conversation turns to coaches themselves, with both hosts emphasising that wellbeing cannot be something coaches champion only for their clients. Self-care, reflective practice, and staying curious about emerging research are not optional extras — they are professional responsibilities. Christian and Ana also explore the broader power of community, celebrating the role organisations like the Association for Coaching play in creating spaces where coaches can share knowledge, support one another, and keep growing, as well as the responsibilities of supervisors in checking in with their clients general wellbeing.

The episode closes on a forward-looking and hopeful note, grounded in the belief that intentionality in how we care for ourselves can be simple, practical, and genuinely transformative. Ana and Christian leave listeners with a call to action: stay curious, look after yourself, hold space for genuine human connection, and keep asking the questions that matter. Wellbeing, they remind us, should be for everyone — not just those who can afford it.

You will learn:

· Wellbeing is a part of coaching practice – for clients and coaches. Bringing intentionality, ethical consideration and specialist knowledge to your practice is an act of care for both.

· Ongoing learning and reflective practice are non-negotiable and staying humble and curious to that is what creates truly impactful coaching

· Community matters and leaning into communities of practice, sharing knowledge and supporting fellow coaches are ways to sustain both your wellbeing and the quality of the work.

"Specialist knowledge and professional humility for me is really important; there are questions we need to ask and there are limitations to what we can do."

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In episode 6 of our Coaching for Health and Wellbeing podcast series, hosts Ana Paula Nacif and Christian van Nieuwerburgh are joined by GP and positive psychology coach, Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee, who supports healthcare professionals and coaches to prioritise their own wellbeing. Drawing on her personal journey through grief and health struggles, Amrita offers a candid and deeply human perspective on why those who dedicate their lives to caring for others so often neglect themselves. The conversation explores the cultural norms within helping professions, including coaches, that have historically placed the needs of others above the practitioner's own, and why this is both unsustainable and ethically problematic.

A central thread throughout the episode is the power of reflective practice and self-compassion. Amrita discusses how metacognitive awareness — the ability to observe and examine your own thinking and emotional responses — can uncover blind spots and unconscious patterns that affect both personal wellbeing and professional effectiveness. She challenges the stigma that many healthcare professionals feel around seeking help, reminding us that professional identity should never become a barrier to accessing support.

The hosts also explore the role of emotional literacy, meaningful connection, and the importance of understanding that wellbeing naturally fluctuates over time.

The episode rounds out with a rich discussion on the ethical dimensions of coaching, including the ongoing debate around regulation of the profession. Amrita emphasises that transparency, ongoing reflection, and creating intentional space to reconnect with your personal identity are not luxuries, but necessities for anyone in a caring role.

You will learn:

· You cannot pour from an empty cup. Sustainable, empathetic care for others is only possible when practitioners actively tend to their own wellbeing.

· Reflective practice and self-compassion are essential core skills.

· Why professional identity can be a barrier to getting help.

"I just felt that there was something in my medical practice that didn't allow me to really and truly connect with people and understand them in a way that I can now."

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In episode 5 of our Coaching for Health and Wellbeing series, co-hosts Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Ana Paula Nacif, are joined by Lizana Oberholzer, a coaching psychologist with specialist expertise in education, to explore how coaching psychology can become a powerful part of an individual's wellbeing toolkit. Together, they unpack the distinctions between coaching for health and coaching for wellbeing, and how a psychologically informed coaching approach can help people navigate life's challenges - from managing chronic health conditions to coping with the pressures of a demanding professional role. Lizana brings a rich perspective on how coaching creates a structured, reflective space for individuals to find their own solutions and reconnect with what truly matters to them.

A significant focus of the conversation is the transformative role coaching and coaching psychology plays within educational settings. Lizana challenges the common misconception that coaching is a remedial tool reserved for those who are struggling, making the case instead that it should be a proactive, developmental resource that allows educators to move beyond performance to allow creativity into their practice. The discussion highlights how coaching support educators in managing workload and emotional labour, building resilience, and preventing burnout, while also fostering the kind of self-awareness and autonomy that allows people to truly flourish in their roles.

Lizana shares strategies for coaches to engage in wellbeing initiatives within education and explores the wider ripple effects of embedding a coaching culture within schools and organisations. When coaching principles are integrated into school communities, the benefits extend far beyond the individual: improving communication, strengthening relationships, and nurturing environments where everyone can thrive. Lizana shares her own personal wellbeing practices and offers practical guidance for coaches looking to make an impact in health and education contexts, reminding us that coaching, at its heart, is about enabling others to drive their own journey and is of itself a wellbeing tool.

You will learn:

· How coaching psychology can become part of everyone's wellbeing toolkit, and offer a non-directive, client-centred approach that empowers individuals to find their own solutions and build lasting resilience

· The profound difference coaching can make to educational settings, acting as a developmental intervention for educators, teachers and students to manage stress and develop self-awareness

· The transformational ripple effects for everyone when coaching is embedded into educational establishments

"Coaching and coaching psychology need to play a profound role in education, business, and health, because they can influence, impact, and enable people across a wide spectrum."

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In episode 4 of our Coaching for Health and Wellbeing series, hosts Ana Paula Nacif and Christian van Nieuwerburgh are joined by Professor Aaron Jarden and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener for a rich, provocative conversation on what it truly means to practice ethically as a health and wellbeing coach. Rather than treating ethics as a set of rules to follow, the guests invite coaches to think of ethics as a set of principles that infuse every part of their practice — a way of being rooted in the character of the coach and a genuine commitment to doing right by clients. They challenge coaches to move beyond compliance and toward a deeper question: what kind of practitioner do you want to be?

A recurring theme is the tension between respecting client autonomy and the coach's responsibility to promote wellbeing. The panel explores the ethical considerations of sharing information, challenging unhelpful patterns, and holding a duty of care whilst staying in a coaching role. Importantly, the discussion pushes coaches to take their positive duty seriously, including having the courage to reflect on their inaction as well as take action. The conversation also touches on justice and fairness in how coaching services are structured and accessed, the critical role of transparent contracting that explicitly includes wellbeing as part of the discussion, and why a coach's own self-care may be a professional and ethical imperative.

The episode closes with a call for ongoing reflective practice and intellectual humility. Ethical perfection, the guests remind us, is a myth: most situations coaches face are grey areas. Ethics in health and wellbeing coaching is about showing up every day with integrity, humility, and a commitment to both your clients' and your own wellbeing. By moving beyond checklists and embracing a reflective, virtue-based approach, coaches can navigate the complex realities of practice with confidence and care.

You will learn:

· Ethics is a principled way of being, not a checklist: ethical coaching is about cultivating the character and values you bring to every client interaction.

· Autonomy and beneficence must be held in balance. Honouring a client's right to choose while actively doing good is one of the most nuanced challenges in health and wellbeing coaching.

· Coach self-care is an ethical responsibility. Your own physical and mental wellbeing it directly shapes your ability to show up with integrity for your clients.

"A better approach would be thinking about the virtues I want to instil in my practice and the way of being I want to approach things with."

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In episode 3 of our Coaching for Health and Wellbeing podcast series, hosts Ana Paula Nacif and Christian van Nieuwerburgh, and guest Andrew Parsons — a biomedical scientist turned Master Certified Coach — explore what it truly means to coach in the mental health and wellbeing space. Andrew brings a rare blend of clinical knowledge and coaching expertise to a nuanced conversation about supporting people living with long-term health conditions. A key starting point is understanding health and mental health not as a fixed state but as a dynamic continuum, shaped by life circumstances, relationships, and personal history: a reframe that sets the tone for everything that follows.

A central theme is ethical practice: knowing where coaching ends and counselling begins, and why that distinction matters, particularly in clinical environments. Andrew explores coaching as a health promotion activity rather than a clinical intervention, the critical importance of trauma-informed practice, and why supervision is non-negotiable when working with vulnerable populations. Coaches in this space, he argues, are not therapists or clinicians, but they do offer something profound — a collaborative, reflective relationship that helps clients develop new perspectives and capabilities to navigate complex health journeys.

What makes this conversation particularly distinctive is Andrew's exploration of nature and human connection as vital but often overlooked dimensions of wellbeing. In our modern lives, we have increasingly lost touch with the natural world and with each other, yet as social creatures, these connections are fundamental to how we thrive. Andrew argues that coaches working within a wellbeing orientation are well placed to help clients reconnect with both, and that this relational, holistic view of health is where coaching's unique value truly comes into its own.

You will learn:

· Heath and mental health exist on a continuum: it is dynamic, not fixed, and shaped by life circumstances, relationships and personal history

· Ethical practice, scope of practice and supervision are non-negotiable, especially in clinical or health contexts

· Why coaches need to have an holistic approach, consider the importance of connection for wellbeing and let go of needing specific outcomes

"Knowing our capabilities and having the appropriate training to be working in this area is really, really important."

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In episode 2 of our Coaching for Health and Wellbeing series, hosts Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Ana Paula Nacif are joined by Dr Pádraic Dunne to explore the integration of lifestyle medicine with coaching and positive psychology. Dr Dunne brings the pillars of lifestyle medicine — healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, stress management, avoiding risky substances, and social connectedness — to life with characteristic warmth and clarity, framing them not as clinical prescriptions but as common-sense foundations that generations before us simply lived by. Grounded in robust scientific evidence and focused squarely on preventing non-communicable disease, lifestyle medicine offers coaches a compelling and accessible framework for supporting client health and wellbeing.

Central to the conversation is Pádraic's concept of positive health — the point where positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, and health psychology meet — with positive health coaching as the delivery system that brings all three together. He makes a powerful case that knowledge alone is not enough to change behaviour; what people need is a genuine, empowering human connection, and that is precisely what skilled coaching offers. The episode explores the co-design approach at the heart of effective health coaching, where coach and client show up as two experts — one in lifestyle medicine, one in themselves — working in true partnership to build meaningful, sustainable change.

Pádraic and the hosts also reflect on the broader role coaches can play in health and wellbeing, including the potential for health coaches to act as a bridge between primary and tertiary care, and the growing reach of digital health coaching. A thread running throughout is the reminder that connection, meaning, and purpose are among the most powerful contributors to a long and healthy life — and that coaches, by the very nature of what they do, are already working at the heart of that.

You will learn:

· How lifestyle medicine provides coaches with a practical, evidence-based framework for health

· What Positive Health coaching is and how it provides an empowering partnership for good client outcomes

· The quality of the therapeutic alliance, the experience of being truly heard, and the pursuit of a meaningful life are among the most powerful factors in long-term health and flourishing

"The two things that help people live the longest with the longest health span are connection to other humans and meaning and purpose."

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In this opening episode of the new Coaching for Health and Wellbeing podcast series, hosts Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Ana Paula Nacif set the scene for what promises to be a rich and thought-provoking conversations. They introduce a central theme that runs throughout the series: coaching is not simply a tool for wellbeing — it is a wellbeing intervention in its own right. Drawing on their extensive experience, Christian and Ana explore how coaching empowers individuals to take greater agency over their health and lives, fostering self-responsibility and a deeper sense of flourishing.

A key focus of this episode is the important distinction between health coaching — a specific niche typically situated within clinical or healthcare settings, concerned with managing conditions such as nutrition, chronic pain, or hypertension — and the broader umbrella of coaching for wellbeing, which encompasses emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of life. While the two overlap in meaningful ways (physical and emotional health are deeply intertwined), understanding where one ends and the other begins matters enormously both for coaches working in this space and the clients they help. The conversation draws on positive psychology, evidence-based practice, and the evolving role of coaches within healthcare and community settings.

Ethics and scope of practice sit at the heart of this discussion. Christian and Ana Paula reflect on what it means to work in genuine partnership with clients, honouring their autonomy while remaining clear about professional boundaries. Whether you work in organisations, communities, schools, or clinical environments, this episode offers a grounding framework for anyone interested in the intersection of coaching and wellbeing.

You will learn:

· Why coaching is itself a wellbeing tool

· Health coaching and coaching for wellbeing are related but distinct.

· Why ethics and scope of practice are so important in coaching for health or wellbeing.

"You can't talk about health without talking about wellbeing or talking about wellbeing without considering people's health. But in terms of coaching, there is there is a difference."

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In this episode of A Day in the Life Of, host Maxine Bell sits down with Selana Kong — coach, mediator, and music educator — whose life has woven together the cultures of Hong Kong, Canada, and the UK into something truly unique. Selana shares her refreshing perspective on embracing multiple passions without losing yourself in the process, reminding us that progress, not perfection, is the real measure of a life well lived. Her guiding philosophy — "one step at a time, one foot in front of the other" — is a quiet but powerful antidote to the pressure we all feel to have everything figured out.

From her work in elder mediation to her deep commitment to bridging generational divides in Chinese culture, Selana brings both personal and professional wisdom to the conversation. She reflects on Hong Kong's evolving identity through the lens of someone who has lived its changes firsthand and speaks movingly about how nature — particularly the landscapes along the border of Hong Kong and China — has been a constant source of grounding and solace throughout her journey. Her transition from music educator to coach and mediator is a story in itself: learning to step back, let go of the urge to lead, and instead create space for others to find their own way.

Music remains at the heart of who Selana is — and in this episode she shares a moving story about a village in North Wales and an international choir festival — one that has been bringing voices from across the world together since 1946 under a simple but radical theme: peace and reconciliation. It became a pivotal moment in Selana's life both professionally and personally, "That was my first experience, actually feeling that I am not Chinese. I'm not Welsh. I'm just me. I'm just who I am because I feel accepted." It is, at its core, a story about what becomes possible when people choose connection over division Selana's parting message is, "You are who you are, and you are exactly who you're meant to be. That is perfect."

You will learn:

· You don't have to choose just one path. Focus on forward momentum and let your unique combination of interests become your greatest asset.

· Whether in her mediation work or within her own family, Selana highlights how vital it is to close the gap between generations — especially within cultures experiencing rapid change. Listening across difference is one of the most powerful things we can do.

· Self-care means returning to what nourishes you. For Selana, that's music. Whatever your "first love" is, making intentional time for it isn't indulgent — it's essential to showing up fully in every other area of your life.

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In the final episode of our inspiring series on Building Successful Coaching Cultures, host Rosie Nice is joined by CEO of HCG Strategic Solutions, facilitator and executive and leadership coach, Dr. Peter James for a rich conversation on the behaviours, mindsets, and leadership qualities that turn coaching from a buzzword into a business-critical culture. Drawing on his extensive consultancy experience, Peter offers a nuanced definition of coaching culture as a living set of behaviours and mindsets woven into everyday leadership and communication. Central to his philosophy is self-awareness — the foundation upon which trust, accountability, and psychological safety are built, creating environments where people feel genuinely safe to grow.

Peter makes a compelling business case for coaching cultures, from real life examples, as well as research showing significantly higher revenue growth, employee engagement, retention, and customer satisfaction in organisations that commit to the practice — with some studies reporting up to a 700% return on investment. He walks through the three pillars underpinning his work at HCG Strategic Solutions: executive and leadership coaching, structured leadership development, and transformational change initiatives. Together, these create the conditions for leaders to model coaching behaviours, work through resistance and scepticism, build emotional intelligence, and guide teams with greater confidence and adaptability.

The conversation closes with an encouraging message for organisations at the start of their coaching journey: start small, be intentional, and trust the process. Whether navigating scepticism, building psychological safety, or distinguishing between internal and external coaching roles, Peter offers practical, grounded guidance for leaders ready to invest in their people and culture.

You will learn

· Why self-awareness in leaders is key to introducing coaching into teams and organizations.

· Clear evidence that coaching cultures consistently outperform on revenue growth, employee engagement and customer satisfaction

· Embedding a coaching culture a marathon, not a sprint – incremental, intentional steps

'An organization that leans into a coaching culture, you're not just benefitting or strengthening the individuals within the organization to include your leaders, but then you're having better outcomes and some studies are suggesting almost a 700% return on investment.'

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In episode eight of our Building Successful Coaching Cultures, host Rosie Nice, interviews Sandra Cullen, Vice President of Training and Customer Experience at Air Astana, about the airline's inspiring 15-year journey in building a coaching culture. Sandra shares her extensive international experience in shifting organizational leadership from directive approaches to empowering employees through coaching. The conversation explores the strategic, patient work required to embed coaching at every level of an organization, offering practical insights for leaders and HR professionals seeking to foster a supportive, high-performance workplace.

Sandra details the challenges of implementing cultural change, including overcoming resistance from both managers and employees. She discusses how coaching has been integrated into daily management practices and leadership development, emphasizing the importance of understanding and adapting to local and organizational cultures. Sue reveals how Air Astana has sustained its coaching practices at all levels of leadership, as the organization has grown, including a focus on "coaching on the go"—informal coaching moments embedded in everyday work interactions rather than relying solely on formal programs.

Throughout the conversation, Sandra highlights the measurable impact of coaching culture on employee engagement, performance, and retention. She emphasizes that building a coaching culture requires patience, persistence, and clear demonstration of value, while also exploring practical strategies for leaders to develop coaching competencies within their teams and scale these practices sustainably.

You will learn:

· Why cultural context is critical and successful coaching culture implementation must be adapted to local and organizational cultures.

· Why 'Coaching on the Go' is as important as formal coaching programs embedding coaching into daily management interactions creates lasting behavioural change, - making coaching feel natural and accessible to all employees.

· Patience and measurement drive long-term success – building a coaching culture is a long-term investment requiring consistency and persistence.

'I am convinced our engagement scores are the highest they've ever been because of the shift over the years in how departments work with their people through coaching.'

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In episode seven of our Building Successful Coaching Cultures podcast series, host Rosie Nice interviews Sue Smith, Learning and Development Manager at East Lancashire Learning Group, about the transformative power of embedding coaching culture within large education organisations. Sue shares her experience of moving away from traditional, judgmental observation-based performance management toward a more supportive, developmental coaching approach. Through practical strategies including learning walks, professional learning conversations, and action learning sets, East Lancashire Learning Group has successfully fostered an environment where staff feel valued, psychologically safe, and engaged in their own professional growth.

Sue discusses how traditional observation and feedback methods, often perceived as judgmental and evaluative, can undermine staff morale and create a culture of fear rather than learning. By shifting to a coaching-led approach organisations can transform their performance management systems. Sue shares practical implementation strategies for embedding coaching into everyday practices, as well as the challenges faced. She emphasises the importance of ongoing learning and development support for staff in coaching practices, and the recognition that building a thriving coaching culture is a long-term journey requiring persistence, patience, and genuine organisational commitment.

Sue demonstrates how moving from a performance management mindset focused on judgment and evaluation to one centred on empowerment, curiosity, and collaborative growth can unlock significant benefits for both individuals and the organisation. The episode provides valuable insights for leaders and coaches working in educational settings, human resources professionals implementing coaching programmes, and any professional keen to understand how psychological safety and reflective practice can drive organisational change and improved staff engagement.

You will learn:

· How moving from a judgemental observation model to a coaching approach learning and development model dramatically improves staff engagement and wellbeing

· How to embed coaching into everyday conversations and practices as well as organizational strategy.

· Why persistence and long-term planning is key to embedding a coaching culture

"Sometimes it takes time to develop a culture, and we want to see results really quickly. but we just need to just continue delivering training continuing to model practice. and then eventually more and more people will embed that culture and culture across the organization."

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In the 6th episode of the Building Successful Coaching Cultures series, host Rosie Nice, is joined by Professor Jonathan Passmore to explore what it really takes to embed a coaching culture within organisations. Drawing on decades of research and practice, Jonathan unpacks how a coaching culture goes beyond individual interventions, becoming a default way of thinking, leading, and interacting. He highlights the value of aligning leadership intent with everyday behaviours, and the importance of extending coaching principles across all levels of an organisation—not just within formal leadership roles.

The conversation also tackles one of the field's biggest challenges: measuring impact. Jonathan discusses the current gaps in empirical evidence and offers practical suggestions for capturing meaningful metrics, alongside case study insights that demonstrate the tangible benefits of coaching cultures. The discussion reflects on the evolution of coaching, from a niche leadership tool to a broader organisational capability, encompassing internal, external, and increasingly AI-enabled approaches.

Looking ahead, Rosie and Jonathan explore the growing role of technology in democratizing access to coaching, while also addressing ethical considerations and the unique value of human connection. Jonathan shares his latest research into the differences between human and AI coaching, raising important questions about what makes coaching truly effective. The episode offers both strategic insight and practical guidance for organisations seeking to foster more collaborative, empowered, and high-performing cultures.

You Will Learn:

· A coaching culture is not just about coaching programmes—it's about embedding coaching behaviours as a core organisational norm at every level.

· Measuring impact remains complex, but combining qualitative insights, case studies, and targeted metrics can help demonstrate value.

· AI is expanding access to coaching, but human coaches bring unique relational and embodied qualities that remain essential.

"For me, coaching culture is not the poster on the wall or what the annual report or the chief executive says that it is. It's the actual behaviours that employees each and every day display…It embodies all of this with all of the stakeholders across the wider system in a way that is about growing development and a win-win based culture for us collectively as well as for customers."

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In the fourth episode of our Building Successful Coaching Cultures series, host, Rosie Nice talks to Charlotte Hurst to reflect on her time leading Farsight Consulting and how a simple intention - to build a great place to work and deliver outstanding client outcomes - evolved into a deeply embedded coaching culture. Despite not starting with a grand design, the company expanded from a small tight-knit team into an organisation of more than 140 people, where coaching became the backbone of how quality, learning and growth were sustained.

'We realized more and more over time that using coaching almost as the like the micro process would enable us to provide high performing people who could work with clients at scale and in a in a cost-effective way.'

Charlotte shares how giving everyone a coach who wasn't their line manager created space for honest reflection, stronger ownership and real psychological safety. Rather than sitting on the sidelines, coaching became woven into recruitment, project delivery, feedback and career progression. Regular, structured conversations ensured that development kept pace with rapid scaling, while experienced coaches mentored new ones to create a powerful multiplier effect across the business.

From navigating hyper-growth to adapting through the pandemic, Charlotte explains why a coaching culture is never the end goal in itself. It's the mechanism that enables people to thrive, supports consistent performance and results, and helps an organisation stay resilient when circumstances change. Listeners will come away with practical ideas for embedding coaching into the everyday rhythm of work and for aligning it with values, learning and long-term strategy.

You will learn

· The significance of embedding coaching as a skill within the broader organizational framework.

· The four principles Farsight Consulting maintained all through their growth

· Recruitment strategies focused on potential and core capabilities rather than just experience.

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How do you move from telling your team what to do to truly empowering them? In this episode host, Rosie Nice sits down with Jan Doyle, a specialist in leadership coaching and organizational development, to explore what it really takes to embed coaching into teams and organizations. Jan demystifies the idea of a coaching culture, drawing a clear distinction between professional, 'pure' coaching and the everyday coaching approaches leaders and managers can use to unlock performance. At the heart of the conversation is a powerful mindset shift: moving from telling people what to do to asking the kinds of questions that help them think, learn and take ownership.

Jan highlights the conditions that allow coaching to thrive, particularly psychological safety, empathy and a genuine commitment to growth. She explains that when leaders take a coaching approach, feedback lands differently: people are not only more open to hearing it, but they also understand its purpose and see its value for their own development.

Jan shares common challenges such as securing senior management buy-in and overcoming resistance to change and illustrates her points with real-world examples. She also highlights practical strategies and ongoing support that help coaching habits stick, reinforcing her key advice: ask, don't tell. This approach empowers teams, drives growth, and demonstrates that coaching skills have value not just at work, but in personal and professional relationships more broadly.

You will learn:

· Why building a coaching culture starts with a shift from directive leadership to curiosity and questions.

· How psychological safety, empathy and a coaching style help people recognise the value of feedback for their growth.

· Simple, practical ways to embed coaching habits into everyday management and overcome resistance to change.

"It's shifting from telling to asking and applying the principles of coaching without being a true coach: about using that coaching approach in the workplace."

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In the third episode of Building Successful Coaching Cultures, host Rosie Nice, speaks with Felix Karl Gaehwiler, an adaptable and pragmatic leader driving Business Transformation for DMC Europe at Kuoni Tumlare. Felix shares a candid look at life inside a blame-driven sales culture—where responsibility was always pushed outward, energy was low, and while people were functioning, they weren't thriving. The team was stuck, unhappy, and disconnected.

Change began when a new Head of Sales, Tim, introduced a coaching-led approach. Rather than giving solutions, Tim first listened—to frustrations, complaints, and concerns—and then asked different questions that challenged individuals and teams to take ownership: "What ideas do you have to solve that?" Felix recalls how challenging this felt at first and how it took him on his own journey, confronting his resistance until he could see the approach working and eventually train as a coach himself.

The conversation explores how coaching shifted accountability, relationships, and performance over time, while also highlighting the ongoing effort required to sustain a coaching mindset amid leadership changes, cross-cultural teams, and hybrid working. This episode is a grounded, human exploration of what coaching really looks like inside organisations—messy, challenging, and ultimately transformative.

You will learn:

· Blame cultures can appear functional while masking stagnation, disengagement, and low accountability.

· Listening and curiosity are a key part of building a coaching culture

· The powerful shifts that occur over time when a coaching culture is built into organizations

'I think a coaching culture exists when people feel safe to develop new ideas, but even more, when they feel safe to give and accept feedback, irrespective of position or title.'

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The second episode of Building Successful Coaching Cultures explores what it really takes to embed a coaching culture inside a high-performance sales environment. Host Rosie Nice is joined by Jo Richards, Head of Education at L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty, who shares her first-hand experience of shifting sales leadership from a traditional, directive management style to a sustainable coaching-led approach. Together, they unpack the realities of introducing coaching within fast-paced, target-driven teams—without compromising commercial results.

Jo discussed the cultural and practical challenges faced when embedding coaching at scale, from gaining senior stakeholder buy-in to supporting middle managers as they develop new coaching capabilities. She explains how a clear vision and the MAGIC coaching model helped them weave coaching conversations into everyday sales practice, performance management, and team leadership. The conversation highlights how engaging every level of the organisation is critical to building trust, accountability, and long-term career development.

This episode is packed with practical insights for leaders, coaches, and organisations looking to build a strong coaching culture that drives both people development and business performance. Jo shares actionable advice on training managers, sustaining momentum through ongoing learning, and balancing coaching with ambitious sales targets—demonstrating how coaching can enhance team dynamics, strengthen relationships, and support consistent high performance over time.

You will learn:

· How to successfully transition from directive management to a coaching-based leadership approach in high-performance sales teams

· The business and people benefit of introducing a coaching culture in the workplace

· Practical ways to integrate coaching into everyday leadership and performance conversations

"The goal is still the same. You need to hit your sales targets—nothing changes, just your approach."

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In the first episode of Building Successful Coaching Cultures series, host Rosie Nice speaks with Anna Skeats, CEO of the Rainy Day Trust and former CEO of The Mason Foundation. From her early career supporting vulnerable communities to building a national charity from scratch, Anna's leadership has always centred on empowerment over direction.

Anna challenges the myth that coaching cultures tolerate underperformance, sharing how coaching approaches actually create high-performing, effective and motivated teams by encouraging the skills and strengths already within individuals and teams. Drawing on her experience at the Mason Foundation, she explores how trust, psychological safety, and clear expectations work together to drive inclusion, accountability, and impact.

Throughout the conversation, Anna reflects on the realities of embedding a coaching culture in practice, the importance of listening and responding to real needs, and the incredible results she's experienced. Her insights offer practical guidance for leaders seeking to create sustainable organisations without losing focus on performance, accountability, or impact.

You will learn:

· How coaching cultures enhance performance and empower teams

· How psychological safety and trust unlocks capability

· Leadership starts with listening – Responding to real needs, rather than assumptions

"I found that the way to empower people to make change was to listen, learn, and respond, not just tell individuals what to do."

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In this episode of our A Day in the Life series, host Maxine Bell interviews new coaches and life partners Amanda Pennington and Chris Bibbo. They share their journeys into coaching after long careers in the nonprofit sector and reflect on how coaching supported them through major life transitions, including a bold move from the USA to Portugal. The conversation offers an honest, inspiring look at how coaching helped them navigate uncertainty, personal change, and professional reinvention.

Amanda and Chris also speak candidly about the realities of building a coaching practice, from attracting clients to hosting their first live offering, the Life Blueprint Workshop, where they found immense joy witnessing their clients' breakthroughs. They explore the emotional heart of coaching, emphasizing self-awareness, courage and compassion to help clients find purpose and meaning in their lives. Their story highlights how coaching is not only a professional path but a powerful tool for resilience, growth, and meaningful connection — for both clients and coaches.

Amanda and Chris's warmth and passion for coaching will encourage new coaches, enthuse experienced coaches and ignite those of you looking for authentic, meaningful coaching.

You will learn:

· Coaching is an impactful, supportive tool for courage and resilience in life transitions.

· Building a coaching business requires persistence, experimentation, and a willingness to learn through doing.

· How coaching assists, us to listen to our courageous hearts, and not just our 'monkey minds.'

'Seeing a client's life open up brings me so much life. It's an honour and a privilege to be part of that.'

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Join host Rob Lawrence, for a special, inspiring episode where we bring back all six hosts from our 2025 podcast series to share their incredible journeys. This heartfelt conversation dives into their experiences, insights, professional and personal growth, as well as the ripple effects of stepping outside their comfort zones to share their passions.

Our 2025 episodes covered diverse yet deeply connected and important topics, including:

· Self-Awareness: Insightful Tools for Growth: Explore a range of self-awareness tools for growth.

· Coaching for Good: Innovative coaching that transforms lives by working for social good.

· Coach as a Leader: How coaches inspire and equip leaders to apply coaching mindsets and skills.

· Supervision Uncovered: Explores the impact of supervision on coach development, skills and wellbeing.

· Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Hear real stories, insights, and strategies to build truly inclusive work environments that benefit everyone.

· Love in Coaching: The impact of consciously bringing love into your coaching practice.

This conversation warmly celebrates collaboration, diversity, innovation, and the power of sharing stories to inspire positive change and development within coaching and the wider individuals and systems it impacts. Listen to reflect, be encouraged and maybe inspired to reach out to us with your own podcast series idea and contribute to future conversations: enquiries@associationforcoaching.com

"Just do it. The excitement might feel like fear, but hosting has been such a thrill and a joy for me".

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In this solo closing episode of the Love in Coaching series, Helena Clayton weaves together the key themes from previous conversations, reflecting on how coaching is evolving beyond performance-driven outcomes towards deeper, more human-centred practice. She explores the importance of coaches doing their own inner work — developing self-awareness and understanding how personal histories and relationships with love shape the way we coach.

Helena considers the ethical and relational implications of bringing love into coaching, including flexible contracting, empathy, and the courage required to work more boldly in organisational contexts. She also reflects on gender dynamics, particularly the role of men supporting men in this work and invites coaches to consider whether explicitly naming love is necessary — or whether it can be embodied through practice. The episode widens the lens to include broader social, global, and spiritual perspectives, highlighting love's connection to meaning and presence in coaching.

The episode concludes with practical reflections on how love can be embodied through care, deep listening, and acceptance, alongside book, podcast, and workshop recommendations and an invitation for listener engagement — affirming love's growing significance in coaching practice and the wider world.

You will learn

· How coaching has evolved from performance focused to deeper explorations of identity, meaning and human connection and why love is involved

· Why coach's self-awareness and inner work are essential to understanding how love shows up in practice

· Bringing love into coaching requires ethical courage, relational sensitivity and awareness of wider social and spiritual contexts

"I have a feeling that conversations about love are the most important ones to be having right now."

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In this episode, our host Helena Clayton is joined by coach, supervisor and coach trainer, Ian Mitchell for a rich and thoughtful conversation about the place of love in coaching. Ian shares his journey from the financial sector into coaching and supervision, alongside insights from his research into spirituality and love in leadership. Together, they explore what it means to bring love, intimacy, and tenderness consciously into coaching relationships, and why these qualities matter in work with leaders and coaches, particularly in our troubled world where the desire for meaning and purpose, over performance is growing.

The discussion centres on the lived experience of coaching rather than technique — highlighting mutuality between coach and client, the courage required to stay present with vulnerability, and the role of porous boundaries in enabling genuine human connection. Drawing on influences such as Martin Buber, adult development theory, and therapeutic perspectives, Helena and Ian reflect on how a coach's inner world, reflexivity, and willingness to engage with shadow shape the depth and impact of coaching conversations.

You will learn:

· The role of love, intimacy, and tenderness in shaping our coaching stance

· How love is expressed through a coach's action logics and developmental capacity

· About mutuality between coach and client and establishing porous boundaries

'For me, a revolution of tenderness would be great in the work that we do.'

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In episode four of our Love in Coaching series, host Helena Clayton speaks with veteran coach and educator Aboodi Shabi about love and spirituality in coaching. They explore how the profession has evolved from a performance-driven model to one that embraces the full depth of human experience. Aboodi shares why love—expressed as compassion, presence, and genuine care—is central to transformative coaching in the current world we live in, and how spirituality can provide grounding and insight for both coach and client. He also discusses the courage required to bring these themes into organizational contexts that often focus more on productivity than humanity.

Aboodi emphasizes the importance of coaches doing their own inner work, humility and holding space for clients' full selves. Helena and Aboodi examine the importance of vulnerability, creating space for silence and stillness, and embracing diversity and inclusion in practice. They also contrast human coaching with AI-driven models, highlighting that authentic presence and heartfelt connection remain irreplaceable. This episode offers inspiration and practical insight for coaches seeking to integrate love, spirituality, and deeper human awareness into their work.

You will learn:

· Why love is foundational to modern coaching

· Why coaches' own inner work is essential to enable them to hold an authentic, healthy presence and meaningful engagement with clients

· How it is possible to bring love and spirituality into organizational contexts

'We all learn to harden our hearts to deal with the world, and it costs us connection and love.'

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In this episode, host Helena Clayton is joined by the founder of Mobius Executive Leadership, Amy Elizabeth Fox to explore the field of trauma-informed coaching, vertical development, and the urgency of doing deep inner healing work with senior leaders. As organizations face greater volatility and complexity, Amy reflects on the role of emotional and spiritual development both in the maturation path for coaches and practitioners as well as in the development journey for leaders.

They delve into how understanding trauma, building emotional literacy, and developing presence can fundamentally shift the culture of leadership and organizations. With insights from decades of integrating psycho-spiritual development into executive work, Amy explains why examining and healing trauma is no longer optional for modern executives who want to create impact, and how coaches must do their own inner work to serve with integrity and impact. They explore the specific practices for expressing love in the workplace and how the qualities of tenderness, candour, and wholeheartedness can transform leaders and teams. Amy discusses the power of collective healing, the importance of practitioner communities, and the role of authentic story work in building trust and intimacy in organizations.

From understanding trauma at an individual and systemic level to expressing love in practical, grounded ways, this episode is a guide to cultivating the transformational capabilities needed to lead in a complex world.

You will learn

· The importance of trauma literacy for coaches and facilitators

· The need to undertake healing in group contexts not just private therapy

· The relevance of vertical development in a less predictable volatile world

'I have a strong conviction that the level of emotional immaturity and regression from which most leaders are operating is a sort of invisible pandemic.'

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What if the real turning point for male leaders isn't more strategy—but more love, presence, and emotional courage? In this powerful episode, leadership coach and host Helena Clayton talks with high-performance coach and men's mentor Craig White, whose work guides successful men —especially those in their 40s and 50s—towards deeper emotional connection, self-acceptance, and authentic leadership. Craig explores why many men feel disconnected from themselves, and their emotional lives and relationships, and how balancing masculine and feminine energies can dramatically expand a man's capacity to lead, relate, and thrive. Craig opens up about his own transformative journey and shares the somatic, holistic practices at the core of his coaching, helping men shift from "head to heart" and reclaim relational presence.

The conversation dives into the role of love in men's development, reframing love not as softness, but as a powerful polarity—presence, connection, trust, playfulness, celebration, and accountability and firmness. Helena and Craig explore the value of men-only spaces, the necessity of vulnerability in leadership, and the profound impact of embodied practice on emotional expression.

This episode is an invitation for male leaders—and those who coach or support them—to consider how love, in its grounded and courageous form, can fuel personal transformation and more human, impactful leadership in organisations.

You will learn:

· Why male leaders are discovering that success isn't enough

· The importance of somatic coaching practices in helping men shift from head to heart.

· How holistic inner work, balancing masculine and feminine energies, creates better leaders and healthy masculinity

"If a man loves who he is, if he is kind to himself, if he accepts himself, then he will be like that in relationship to others."

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In this thought-provoking episode, host, Helena Clayton sits down with coach, supervisor and author Clare Norman to explore the transformative power of love in coaching, leadership, and organizational life. Drawing on their 15-year professional connection, they unpack how love—specifically agape, unconditional love—differs from empathy, compassion, and care, and why naming love explicitly can shift the depth and quality of coaching relationships. Claire shares real-life examples about how coaching and supervision becomes a deeply human-centred practice when viewed through the 'lens of love.'

Together, they explore the practicalities of integrating love into coaching and the ethical boundaries needed when working with themes that can intersect with trauma, mental health, and personal history. The conversation highlights how love can become a bold revolutionary force in organizations and a catalyst for improved workplace culture and humancentric leadership —while also reinforcing professionalism, ethical rigour, and psychological safety. This episode offers both challenge and inspiration for coaches and supervisors seeking to work more bravely and compassionately.

You will learn:

· How to introduce love as a professional coaching lens

· The importance of inner work for this work - in breaking down a coach's barriers to being loving

· The importance of ethics and contracting when bringing love into coaching and supervision

'I notice an extra notch in myself as I'm listening with love or through a stance of love; there's just something additive in that listening.'

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In this episode, host Helena Clayton sits down with executive coach, supervisor and trainer Marie Quigley for a powerful conversation about bringing love—courageous presence, authenticity, and deep humanity—into coaching. Marie reflects on her own evolution from traditional, performance-driven coaching to a more holistic practice that balances high challenge with deep compassion. She shares how integrating love not only supports clients more fully but also expands a coach's own capacity to hold complexity, uncertainty, and emotion.

Helena and Marie explore the shifting landscape of coaching in a world shaped by global tension, organizational pressure, and rising client needs. They discuss why clear, intentional contracting—at both the beginning and end of a coaching relationship—is an act of love, creating psychological safety, transparency, and shared responsibility. Marie also offers a glimpse into her forthcoming book, Fierce Love, and invites coaches to experiment with bringing more love into the coaching space. This episode challenges coaches to show up more bravely, embrace relational depth, and use love as an active force for transformation.

You will learn:

· How actively bringing love into the coaching space along with challenge and provocation can create deeper transformation in clients

· Why good contracting is a foundational act of love in the coaching relationship

· Love is coaching is part of the evolving of coaching to more holistic, relational approaches

'If we want to do brave things in our coaching practice and our clients want to do brave things, then we really have to contract for a different approach to how we have conversations with each other.'

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In this episode of 'A Day in the Life Of' podcast series, host Maxine Bell speaks with Lucy Whitehall, a psychologically informed leadership coach whose journey from corporate life to self-employment has shaped a deeply reflective and authentic practice. Lucy shares how she's learned to love working life again by embracing balance, integrity, and compassion—while navigating the grey area between coaching and therapy.

Propelled by her fascination in what makes humans tick, she is a coaching psychologist and positive psychologist whose practice focuses on the deep work – understanding client's thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Driven by her own lived experiences with mental health and the current stresses of modern life, Lucy believes that all coaches should have a basic understanding of neuroscience. She is a self-confessed 'geek' for learning and passionate about CPD, which she believes helps her work with credibility, ethics and self-awareness, enabling her to be her best self as a coach for her clients.

Lucy shares her experiences with toxic work environments, and why she believes coaching leaders is key to creating healthy, happy, supported workforces that also perform well. She shares the challenges and highlights of being a self-employed coach and running a business, emphasising the non-negotiables she has about her own self-care. Listeners will gain insights, tips and be inspired by the joy and sense of purpose Lucy has found in her career as a coach and creating spaces for genuine human connection can thrive.

You will learn:

· Understand the principles and practice of psychologically informed coaching

· What coaches can support and develop good leadership

· Why self-care is essential for good wellbeing and good coaching practice.

'I never believed I could go to work, look forward to it, and have to control my working because I love it so much.'

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In this episode, Kate Jenkinson talks to Professor Ludmila Praslova, organizational psychologist and author of the acclaimed book The Canary Code. Ludmila shares insights from her research and lived experiences, unpacking the book's central metaphor of the 'canary in the coal mine' — as a powerful lens for understanding workplace dynamics. She explains how neurodivergent individuals, often more attuned to dysfunction, can serve as early warning signals for toxic environments: arguing these sensitivities are not weaknesses but offer organizations a vital opportunity to detect and address systemic issues before they escalate.

With refreshing frankness, Ludmila explores neurodiversity in organizational settings, from poor hiring and evaluation practices to the pitfalls of traditional diversity and inclusion efforts and the value of considering intersectionality. She discusses and demonstrates the importance of 'inclusion from the margins,' providing real examples of forward-thinking companies that have successfully implemented neuroinclusive practices. Ludmila shares the role of feedback mechanisms, flexibility, and fair evaluation, and champions job crafting, role modelling and inclusive leadership.

Ludmila invites listeners to reimagine workplaces, where transparency, curiosity and fairness create environments where every mind and every business can thrive.

You will learn:

· Why sensitivity is not fragility but a signal that can aid organizations in creating high performing teams

· Why traditional performance management, such as bell curves, do not work.

· Why designing workplaces for those most marginalised results in healthier, more equitable and more effective systems for everyone

'You don't just bring in more of the same by adding neurodivergent people to the team. You bring in different pieces that create a much richer overall talent set.'

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In this insightful episode, host Kate Jenkinson speaks with neurodiversity lead, Dominique Stern and scientist and coach, Nathalie Meunier about how the global healthcare company, Roche, is embedding neurodiversity inclusion into its culture through coaching, education, community, and courageous leadership. Together, they explore how understanding and embracing neurodivergent experiences can transform the employee experience. Dominique and Nathalie share real examples and practical strategies that highlight how psychological safety, active listening, and curiosity can unlock hidden potential and foster a sense of belonging and innovation across teams.

This conversation goes beyond awareness, demonstrating how neuroinclusion is a strategic advantage that enhances collaboration, innovation, and business performance. As Dominque summarises, "Neuroinclusion is not charity. Neuro inclusion will directly unlock probably one of the biggest performances reserves you have in your organization."

Gain real-world insights into how Roche's Neurodiversity Network has co-created a thriving, supportive environment where neurodivergent employees feel seen, valued, and empowered to contribute their best work. Whether you're a coach, internal practitioner, HR leader, or senior executive, this episode offers actionable steps to champion neurodiversity and build an organization where every mind truly matters.

You will learn:

· How neurodivergent employees thrive in an environment of psychological safety, awareness and sense of belonging.

· Practical strategies for leaders and coaches to cultivate a neuroinclusive culture — where cognitive diversity drives real business results.

· How coaching skills can lead the way to healthier inclusive workplace

'We create a place of belonging and acceptance for neurodivergent people, we are neurodiversity affirming, and we also raise awareness of neurodiversity at work and advocate for neuro inclusion in every aspect of the employee experience.'

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In this episode, host Kate Jenkinson talks to Fiona Plows, VP of Enterprise Innovation, for a thought-provoking conversation about neurodiversity and inclusive leadership. Fiona reflects on her career journey from a PhD in chemistry to leadership in tech and innovation and how she learned the importance of purpose-driven problem-solving over mere technology expertise. She explains how neurodivergent traits can fuel creativity and innovation, offering both personal reflections and organizational strategies for creating inclusive spaces where diverse minds thrive.

With lots of real-life examples and practical tips Fiona discusses the essence of authentic, good leadership: advocating for a gardener style leadership rooted in genuine care, active listening, and nurturing potential rather than controlling it. She unpacks the real meaning of inclusion in everyday team dynamics, from designing better meetings to supporting neurodiverse talent through coaching, mentoring, and importantly, sponsorship.

Listeners will gain actionable advice for fostering inclusion in daily team dynamics, navigating leadership challenges without overwhelm and burnout, and building networks that enable both professional and personal growth. An episode jammed-packed with nourishing insights and advice!

You will learn:

· How neurodiversity is a catalyst for innovation and creativity in the workplace

· Why leadership rooted in care will help individuals, teams and organizations to thrive

· Why purpose-driven careers are the key to success and a happy, fulfilled workforce

"Neurodiversity can be a real superpower; if you think differently, you can imagine things that don't exist yet."

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In this informative episode, host Kate Jenkinson sits down with neurodiversity coach and speaker, Cheryl Winter, to explore how the world of hidden disabilities has evolved since 2010 — and what this means for coaches, leaders, and organizations today. Cheryl reflects on her journey since 2011, sharing inspiring client stories and practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent employees. From dyslexia to ADHD and autism, the conversation dives into workplace needs assessments, early strengths identification, and the differences between neurodivergent coaching and neurotypical coaching approaches.

Together, they discuss the changing landscape of neurodiversity support in the workplace, the importance of using a strengths-based approaches and the implications of double empathy. Cheryl talks about some of the sensory challenges for neurodivergent individuals and highlights how empowering managers, training HR professionals, and fostering co-coaching relationships can create workplaces where neurodiversity can work to their talents with better outcomes for all. Whether you're a coach, a leader, or part of an organization seeking to do better, this episode offers both inspiration and practical takeaways for the future of workplace inclusion.

You will learn:

· The benefit of workplace needs assessments and strength-based approaches

· What managers and leaders can do to provide good support for their neurodivergent employees

· Why co-coaching can be transformative for neurodivergent employees and employers

"If organisations invested in getting their HR professionals or their occupational health teams trained in neurodiversity workplace needs assessments, I think individuals would be attended to quicker."

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In this warm and insightful episode, host Kate Jenkinson sits down with friend and fellow coach Mike Bedford over a comforting cup of Yorkshire tea to explore coaching neurodivergent professionals. Together, they unpack the importance of unconditional positive regard, and the everyday challenges neurodivergent individuals navigate in the workplace—such as ambiguity, masking, and burnout. Mike encourages neurodivergent individuals to be brave and open from the start about who they are and what they need: sharing the transformative role of self-advocacy, support networks, and clear communication in thriving at work.

The conversation also highlights the value of individualised approaches to well-being and professional development. Kate and Mike reflect on strategies for managing mental health, recharging, and maintaining balance, while examining how language, identity, and boundaries influence neuro-inclusive spaces. They discuss the role of technology in burnout, and how hidden agendas or vague communication can exacerbate stress for neurodivergent individuals. What emerges is a thoughtful reminder that authenticity, reflection, and respect are essential ingredients in coaching, workplace and leadership practices that truly embrace neurodiversity where neurodivergent professionals can be themselves and flourish at work.

You will learn:

· The complexities of unconditional positive regard at work

· The power of self-advocacy

· Tips and insights for supporting neurodivergent employees

'If you don't know yourself, you're never going to truly be able to get what you need to thrive.'

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In this episode, host Kate Jenkinson interviews Anita Patel, an inclusion and intersectionality speaker, trainer, and neurodiversity coach. Anita shares her personal journey with late-diagnosed autism and ADHD, discussing the challenges neurodivergent individuals face at work and the evolution of organizational attitudes toward neuro-inclusion. She explains why intersectionality and lived experience are essential for authentic inclusion, and how businesses, leaders, and HR professionals can move beyond tokenistic gestures toward strategic, systemic change.

The conversation dives into practical strategies for embedding neuro-inclusion into organizational culture, highlighting the power of strength-based coaching, psychological safety, community support, and open dialogue. Anita offers a hopeful vision for the future—one where neurodivergent employees feel celebrated, supported, and empowered to thrive. Whether you’re a coach, business leader, or HR professional, this inspiring episode provides actionable insights to foster genuine inclusion and drive meaningful impact.

You will learn:

· Why lived experience and intersectionality matter in shaping effective neurodiversity initiatives

· How organizations can shift from tokenistic practices to positive systemic inclusion

· Practical steps leaders can take to build psychological safety and support neurodivergent employees

“More recently, I've noticed a shift where people are thinking about what neuro inclusion actually means through an intersectional lens and how this can be embedded throughout the year”

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In this episode, host Kate Jenkinson talks to Nathan Broad, IT Director at Certas Energy, for an insightful conversation on how leaders can create inclusive workplaces. Nathan shares both personal and professional experiences, highlighting the power of organizational kindness, supportive policies, and community-driven approaches to inclusion. They explore practical initiatives such as quiet spaces, community groups, and tailored IT solutions that help neurodiverse employees thrive. The discussion also unpacks common misconceptions and emphasizes the value of reflective listening and feedback as tools for building stronger, more supportive workplaces.

Nathan also speaks candidly about the role of leadership in championing neurodiverse talent, the challenges organizations face in creating truly inclusive cultures, and the progress still to be made. By shifting mindsets, addressing language and narratives around neurodiversity, and embedding feedback loops into workplace practices, leaders can build environments where every employee feels empowered and valued. This episode is both a call to action and a practical guide for coaches, leaders, and organizations committed to fostering more inclusive, compassionate communities.

You will learn:

· Why organizational kindness is good business

· Why a top-down approach is essential

· How employee accountability empowers and informs workplaces

‘Business will be more effective if we do the right things by people’

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Looking for practical ways to make recruitment more inclusive and supportive of neurodivergent talent? In this episode, host Kate Jenkinson sits down with Mark Crawley, founder of Diversita, a consultancy neurodiversity consultancy that help organizations become more neuro inclusive through training, recruitment and awareness. Mark shares his personal motivation for this work, unpacks the barriers many neurodivergent candidates face, and explains why equity—not equality—is key to creating fair opportunities. Together, they explore actionable strategies such as skills-based recruitment, making reasonable adjustments, and equipping managers with the right training. Mark also introduces Diversity’s new digital platform for neuro-diverse job seekers and shares inspiring success stories that show what’s possible when organizations truly embrace neurodiverse talent.

Listeners will come away with two powerful takeaways: first, the importance of shifting recruitment systems to recognize strengths rather than screen out difference; and second, the vital role coaches play in helping create supportive processes and environments where neurodivergent individuals can thrive. Whether you’re a coach, supervisor, HR professional, or organisational leader, this conversation is packed with insights, tips, resources, and next steps to help you attract, hire, and retain the incredible neurodivergent talent out there.

You will learn:

· Why neuro-inclusive recruitment is so important

· How organisations can start their journey to embracing neurodivergent talent

· Advice for neurodivergent job seekers

‘We wanted to make sure we represented jobseekers, but equally so we wanted to make sure we trained and educated organizations. and that a twofold approach is something that no other real recruitment agency or organization are really doing.’

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In the first episode of a new series – Neurodiversity in the Workplace – host Kate Jenkinson is joined by Ellie Hand, Senior HR Advisor and Training Lead at Bhayani Law, to discuss how organisations can move beyond legal compliance to create truly inclusive workplace cultures that celebrate difference and empower individuals to thrive. Ellie shares practical advice on tackling misconceptions, implementing reasonable adjustments, and the importance of empathy and clear communication in supporting neurodivergent employees.

She explains what good feedback looks like and delves into the risks organisations face when they neglect neuro-inclusion, including both legal exposure and commercial risk. Ellie emphasises the role of leadership buy-in, collaboration, and valuing lived experiences as workplace champions, when shaping inclusive practices. With insights into intersectionality, unconscious bias, and the impact of effective feedback, listeners will leave with a richer understanding of how to support neurodivergent colleagues and embed meaningful culture change that benefits everyone. Whether you are a coach, HR professional, leader, or part of an organisation seeking to do better, this conversation offers practical strategies and thought-provoking takeaways.

You will learn:

· Why moving beyond compliance is key to building inclusive and supportive workplace cultures

· How reasonable adjustments, empathy, and effective feedback can transform employee experiences

· The risks of neglecting neuro-inclusion and the importance of leadership commitment and culture change

‘Organisations are starting to recognise that neurodiversity isn't just a legal issue. It's about creating an environment where all minds can thrive, regardless of where that thrives sits.’

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Welcome back to another episode of our Day in the Life podcast series, where we meet real coaches living real lives. In this inspiring conversation, host Maxine Bell sits down with Conny Weyrich, an arts-based and trauma-informed coach from Melbourne, Australia. Conny shares her remarkable mid-life journey from a corporate career in marketing and consultancy to art therapy, and ultimately into the world of coaching. Her story offers valuable insights for coaches and supervisors who are curious about weaving creativity, compassion, and trauma-awareness into their practice.

In this episode, Conny shares what art-based coaching really means, the significance of being a trauma-informed coach, and how curiosity and compassion guide her client work. She reflects on her typical workweek, memorable coaching moments, and the deep importance of supervision and self-care. Whether you’re an experienced coach or just beginning your journey, Conny’s wisdom and practical tips will encourage you to reflect on your own practice, become clear of the scope of your own practice, focus on the development of relational skills and embrace creativity as a pathway to growth. A highly recommended listen for coaches, supervisors, and anyone interested in the intersection of art, healing, and coaching.

You will learn:

· The role of creativity and arts-based methods in helping clients grow

· Why being trauma-informed is invaluable for sustainable, ethical coaching

· Why self-care, self-awareness and supervision make you a better, more effective coach

“I would say the skills around, being in relationship, being present, being attuned to the client and to the process are probably always more important than any skills around a particular coaching framework or coaching tools.”

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Can we truly make coaching spaces inclusive? This powerful closing episode of our Coaching Supervision Uncovered series invites you into a dynamic panel conversation on the role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in coaching supervision. Host Helen O’Grady is joined by master coaches Shruti Sonthalia, Dumi Magadlela and Claire Pedrick as they unpack how supervision can become a sacred space for reflection, authenticity, and growth.

Together, they explore how supervisors can model courage, examine safety, shame and co-design spaces where vulnerability becomes a strength rather than a risk. The conversation dives deeply into identity, systemic, cultural and continental context - highlighting the ways power dynamics and intersectionality shape supervision relationships. By weaving personal insights with practical reflections, the panellists show how re-humanisation, presence, and recognition of interconnectedness can unlock truly inclusive coaching spaces. As the series finale, this episode is both a celebration of what has been uncovered and an open invitation to continue the dialogue on inclusion as a living, co-created process.

You will learn:

· How to hold supervision as a sacred space that enables authentic reflection and growth

· Why vulnerability, courage, and cultural awareness are essential to inclusivity.

· Practical ways supervisors can co-create inclusive environments that allow coaches to come as they are

'We can’t declare that a space is safe. We also can’t declare that a space is inclusive because as the supervisor, that’s not our decision.'

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How does power truly manifest in coaching supervision? In this episode, host Helen O’Grady sits down with executive coach and supervisor, Shruti Sonthalia to unpack the often overlooked but critical dimension of power in supervision. Together, they explore how power is an inherent element of all human relationships and why acknowledging its presence is essential for supervisors, coaches, and leaders. From "power over" and "power under" to cultivating shared power, this episode dives deep into the ways identity, privilege, and cultural context influence supervision relationships.

Listeners will hear what red flags indicate power imbalance, and practical strategies that foster shared power in supervision. The conversation also sheds light on systemic dynamics, the challenges supervisors face in balancing relational warmth with ethical responsibility, and the transformative potential of curiosity and humility. If you’re a coach, coaching supervisor, or leader coach seeking to navigate complex dynamics with greater self-awareness and impact, this episode offers a rich and thought-provoking guide to embodying shared power.

Key Learning Points:

· Why power is an unavoidable and essential element of all coaching supervision relationships

· How supervisors can consciously foster shared power dynamic within the coaching supervision relationship

· The impact of broader systemic and identity issues on a shared power relationship

“When you are able to name what needs to be named and really listen to the unspoken, you are in service to both the coach and the larger systems they serve and the power dynamics that might exist in the systems.”

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What if coach supervision wasn’t just about reflecting—but about completely rethinking how you grow? In this episode, host Helen O’Grady speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Crosse about how coach supervision can foster real coach development – a dynamic, critically reflexive practice that meets coaches exactly where they are. Drawing on her research, Elizabeth introduces a practical typology for growth through three distinct lenses: the craft of coaching, self-work (the internal work) and the art of coaching (the external learning that comes through coaching). Together, they explore the non-linear, cyclical nature of coach development, and how supervision encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and self-awareness for more effective, holistic coaching.

Elizabeth also shares insights from her Developmental Mindset Inventory— a tool designed to help coaches and supervisors assess and expand their developmental approach. She explains how supervision can meet coaches where they are, balancing professional capability with personal capacity, and turning learning into meaningful growth. This episode is both a framework for practice and an invitation to slow down, notice what resonates, and engage with your own evolving developmental path.

You will learn:

· Why supervision must support both professional capability (knowledge and skills) and personal capacity (navigating complexity).

· That development is not about adding more apps — it’s about upgrading your system

· How to be critically reflexive instead of just reflective

"For me, development is something like happiness; you cannot guarantee you'll be happy, but you can do things that are more likely to enhance your ability."

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In this episode, host, Helen O’Grady is joined by Michelle Lucas, an accredited Master Executive Coach and Supervisor, who explores the vital role of reflective practice in coaching supervision. She clarifies the definition of reflection and reflexivity in coaching; it’s iterative nature and application in various contexts. Michelle discusses the three methods of reflection: self-supervision, peer supervision and professional supervision and the challenges coaches face in engaging reflective practice.

She explains how to recognise individual reflective practices and addresses the common barriers. Michelles stresses the value of experimentation with different reflective methods and examines the difference between supporting new and more experienced coaches, highlighting the need for intentional, regular practice. Listeners gain practical insights and resources to deepen their reflective habits and enhance their coaching effectiveness.

You will learn:

· The importance of taking a diversity of approaches when reflecting

· How supervisors can encourage coaches to broaden their reflective repertoire

· How to tailor reflective activities that work for you - there are no "shoulds" here!

'For me, reflection is a really iterative process; it doesn't stop, it just evolves and often comes back several times before we feel resolved.'

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In this insightful episode, host Helen O’Grady and guest Jo Birch, an award-winning supervisor and executive coach, explore the complexities of mental health in coaching and supervision. They discuss the importance of clear contracts, boundaries, and competence when addressing mental health issues, the challenges of confidentiality, and the need for self-awareness and reflection on personal beliefs about mental health. The conversation highlights the value of supervision as a safe and reflective space, the misunderstandings around mental health, and the necessity for coaches and supervisors to develop confidence and fluency in these sensitive conversations.

Jo shares the challenges of maintaining confidentiality and navigating sensitive disclosures, as well as the interplay between coaching and therapy, and provides strategies for developing skills in noticing and responding to mental health concerns. This conversation offers easily applied actions you can take, as well as encouraging further enquiry, ongoing learning and open dialogue to better support clients and yourself.

You will learn:

· How to hold the contract for the work, while being human and compassionate

· How to develop competence – skills and knowledge

· How to grow in confidence

You can find further resources on mental health here.

‘Fluency in being able to talk about mental health issues is it's a skill for life, not just in our professional work.’

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In this fascinating episode, host Helen O’Grady is joined by executive coach and coach supervisor Neel Arya to talk about developmental artistry - a creative, embodied approach to coaching and supervision and its relevance in times of significant change. Neel explains how this philosophy, co-developed with Carissa Bub, encourages practitioners to embrace uncertainty, experimentation, and the exploration of liminal spaces – the ‘messy middle’ of growth - and their significance in the developmental process. Neel explains cultural dimensions and individual personality's influence on the openness to developmental artistry, and they discuss using creative techniques, such as works of art and poetry, to foster deeper awareness and learning.

The conversation highlights the importance of presence, playfulness, and courage, challenging traditional reliance on structured models and inviting coaches to explore emergent, experiential ways of knowing. Neel also shares his experience using the dark and invites listeners to join his Dark Workshop series this autumn, using the discount code found on the AC website below.

You will learn:

· The concept of ‘developmental artistry’ in coaching and supervision

· How to apply developmental artistry for both experienced and novice coaches

· How the dark can be used to explore liminal spaces

“What we're trying to do with development artistry is, is to say, well, actually, how might we go about the art of development by really focusing in on the embodied, the experiential, the emergent things which are entangled…to move out of, out of our heads into a deeper, more natural felt sense and embodied intelligence. And to learn and to develop through experience.”

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In this episode, host, Helen O’Grady interviews ADHD coach and trainer Katie Friedman about coaching supervision through a neurodivergent lens. Katie explains the concepts of neurodiversity and neurodivergence, addresses common misconceptions, and highlights the importance of psychological safety and inclusivity in coaching. The conversation explores the challenges neurodivergent individuals face in identity integration, the need for humility and awareness of positionality, and the value of specialized training. Katie also discusses the evolving landscape of ADHD coaching and her belief that specialist coaching will replace the medical models and continue to grow, and the transformative power of community and ongoing self-discovery. This episode offers a nuanced and compassionate look at building inclusive coaching practices that truly support all minds.

You will learn:

· The difference between neurodiversity and neurodivergence

· The many misconceptions about neurodiversity

· The role of supervision and specialized training in creating and supporting inclusive coaching spaces

'The assumption that you can coach anyone is really lacking in humility. It erases my difference and is not respectful.'

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In this episode Claire Pedrick, master coach and co-author of ‘The Human Behind the Coach,’ joins host, Helen O’Grady to explore the vital role of humanness in coaching supervision. They discuss the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and why the supervisee, rather than supervisor, decides if a space is safe or not. Claire shares personal insights on power dynamics, the value of self-reflection, and the ethics of supervisors bringing their humanity to their sessions. The conversation highlights the evolving nature of supervision, the need for continuous growth, and the courage required to foster genuine human connection within coaching relationships.

You will learn:

· What humanness in supervision means

· The benefits of being human and vulnerable as a supervisor

· The concept of self-supervision and the significance of reflection

“If you're asking me to disclose, explore, and dig, but you're acting like a robot because you know all your great questions and you're not being human, I can't show up either."

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into coaching readiness and coachability, as host Helen O’Grady is joined by Clare Norman, Master Certified Coach and author of two key coaching books. When coaches come to supervision doubting themselves, because their client is not engaged, Clare encourages supervisors to go beyond asking what the contract says, asking a second question, ‘Was the client and their organization coaching ready?’

With this question in mind, Clare explores the difference between ‘coaching readiness’ and ‘coachability’. She emphasizes the crucial role of organizational ‘coaching custodians’ in aligning coaching with strategic goals and the importance of specific compatibility calls that focus on four key questions to assess whether coach and client are a good match. Clare also discusses the misconception that coaching is universally beneficial for everyone. This episode offers clarity and practical tips for coaches and organizations, highlighting the need for supervision to unpack coaching readiness issues, ethical practice and a systemic approach to successful coaching outcomes.

You will learn:

· The definition and differentiation of "coachability" and "coaching readiness”.

· Ethical considerations and complexities in coaching relationships

· The value of supervision for coaches to reflect on their experiences with coaching readiness.

“Discussing coaching readiness is a key area for supervisors to explore with their supervisees.”

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Do you really understand the role of contracting in supervision? This week, join host Helen O’Grady as she speaks with coaching psychologist and supervisor, Anna Springett as they discuss the skill and practice of contracting in supervision. They discuss how it compares to contracting in coaching and the broad range of factors that practitioners need to consider. Anna explains the psychological aspects of containment in supervision and the significance of checking assumptions in supervision relationships.

They explain what questions a coach can ask when looking for a supervisor and explore cultural differences in perceptions of time and group dynamics, emphasising the need for ongoing, adaptive contracting. Anna introduces her 8 Ps model and what emerging trends and challenges she sees for coaching supervision, including technology and global awareness. This conversation defines the vital role contracting has in supervision, with tips and insights to help both supervisors and coaches improve their contracting practices.

You will learn:

· What contracting is and its pivotal role in supervision

· The psychological concepts of containment

· What questions a coach can ask to find the right supervisor

“I genuinely believe that contracting is a core practice; everything else plays out within the contract, the container that we create.”

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Join us for the first episode of a new podcast series: Coaching Supervision Uncovered – an 11-part series exploring the fascinating world of coaching supervision and how it shapes exceptional coaches. Each episode delves into a distinctive aspect of supervision with leading practitioners, uncovering the nuanced ways supervision enhances coaching practices, supports wellbeing and drives professional development.

Our host, Helen O’Grady, is joined by Marie Faire, a master executive coach and supervisor, to introduce the topic and talk about the essential role of coaching supervision. Marie explains what supervision is, emphasizing trust, self-reflection and continuous learning.

The conversation explores differences between supervising novice and experienced coaches, the benefits of individual and group supervision, and common misconceptions about supervision. Marie also discusses the importance of practical experience, the supervisor’s dual role as supporter and challenger, and the evolving future of supervision in coaching.

You will learn:

· The definition and essence of coaching supervision

· The key benefits of regular supervision for coaching

· How to find a good supervisor that is right for you

Whether you’re a seasoned supervisor, a coach curious about supervision, or simply interested in the dynamics of reflective practice, this series offers illuminating conversations

"I think coach supervision is just the best CPD that a coach can do because it's targeted. It's what you bring; it's your agenda. Whatever you bring, we explore it together. That's why I call myself a fellow traveller—because it's a mutual exploration."

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In this inspiring episode of our ‘Day in the Life of’ podcast series, host Maxine Bell sits down with Helen O’Grady, an experienced coach and supervisor who brings her background in paediatric nursing into her coaching work within the health, social care, and education sectors. Helen shares her powerful journey from healthcare to coaching, shedding light on the unique challenges and opportunities in supporting professionals working on the front lines. Maxine and Helen explore how coaching can transform leadership and client care in health and social care, the emotional toll of frontline work, and how coaching supports burnout prevention and emotional wellbeing. They also discuss the persistent funding challenges and why coaching should be prioritised in high-impact environments like the NHS, social work and education.

Helen also discusses the importance of supervision for coaches and the evolving conversation around professional regulation in the coaching field. She shares honest reflections on the mindset shifts required in helping professions—from "rescuing" to empowering clients—and why self-trust and community support are vital for sustainable coaching practices.

Full of insights and tips, Helen’s passion and care for coaching and supervision light up the conversation. If you are feeling uncertain about coaching in any way or seeking a new perspective and purpose in your practice, this podcast episode is for you!

· Discover the value and impact of coaching in the health, social care, and education sector

· Learn how to shift from a "rescue" mindset to one that supports agency and empowerment

· Understand the critical role of supervision in sustaining ethical, reflective, and resilient coaching

"From the moment I discovered coaching, I was like, wow, this is fantastic. I still get so much joy from all aspects of it; I feel very blessed to have found it."

Tune in next week as Helen hosts a new 11-part podcast series: Coaching Supervision Uncovered!

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In the final episode of our ‘Coaching as a Leader’ podcast series, Jen Kidby is joined by Linda Beatty, Senior Manager of Culture and Engagement in Bank of Ireland, to explore the growing role of leader coaches in formal coaching programs within organizations. They delve into how structured coaching engagements—distinct from day-to-day mentoring or informal support—can elevate leadership development across an organization. Linda shares her personal journey, while highlighting the practical considerations leader coaches must navigate - from contracting and the challenges of confidentiality to the importance of support systems and supervision.

You'll discover why leader coaches bring unique value through their organizational insight and how they create psychological safety when coaching colleagues and employees. Learn the impact that leader coaches can have on colleagues within their organization and the organization itself, as well as the wider impact in the day to day lives of leader coaches themselves. Linda shares the rationale for utilizing leader coaches over external coaches. She offers invaluable insights, guidance and strategies that will both inspire and inform leader coaches and organizations considering formal coaching.

We hope this series has inspired leaders, leader coaches and coaches supporting leaders. If you would like a more in-depth knowledge on this topic you can find the ‘Coaching as a Leader’ book in book shops and online.

You will learn:

· How formal coaching unlocks leadership development across the organization.

· How structured frameworks and boundaries are essential.

· How support systems, such as peer networks and coaching communities fuel success.

“Formal coaching is a structured relationship between two people, the coach and the coach. And in an organizational setting, that's obviously a colleague or an employee…someone you don't know.”

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In this episode, Jen Kidby is joined by leadership development coach Tony Worgan to explore how the language leaders use shapes the culture, dynamics, and performance of their teams. Tony shares insights from his coaching practice, highlighting the power of being intentional with words and the impact of “discounting” language—subtle phrases that can unintentionally diminish a person’s contributions or confidence. He encourages leaders to shift from reactive or rescuing behaviours toward more open, curious coaching conversations. By staying present rather than striving for perfection, leaders can create psychologically safe environments where people feel heard, valued, and empowered.

Tony also introduces practical tools from transactional analysis like the Drama Triangle which outlines the roles of Rescuer, Persecutor, and Victim in unproductive dynamics, and shows how to break out of these patterns. He explains the importance of “strokes”—small, meaningful recognitions that fuel trust and motivation—and offers advice on finding the right balance of positive and constructive feedback. The conversation emphasizes the long-term benefits of a coaching mindset, where thoughtful communication becomes a foundation for trust, growth, and stronger relationships at work.

You will learn

· How language shapes workplace culture and either builds or breaks trust.

· Practical advice for leaders on open communication and addressing issues directly.

· The ideal ratio of positive to negative ‘strokes’ for building trust and resilience in teams

“Coaching transformed my whole experience of myself as a leader, my identity as a leader, and all my workplace relationships.”

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In this episode, host Jen Kidby is joined by coaches and co-authors Katy McGregor and Ross Hunter to explore the benefits and challenges of letting go of expertise as a leader coach, highlighting how identity, values, and experience shape leadership styles. They unpack the tension leaders have between offering expert advice or stepping back to empower others, and discuss the importance of self-awareness, creating a collaborative environment, as well as the need for leaders to ask insightful questions rather than provide answers.

Katy and Ross share personal stories and tools to help leaders foster cultures of learning and encourage leaders to experiment with coaching techniques and embrace continuous learning. Listen and gain practical strategies for loosening the grip on technical expertise and embracing a more collaborative, question-led approach.

You will learn:

· The necessity of fostering a culture of inquiry and valuing diverse perspectives within teams.

· The role of cultural expectations and organizational backgrounds in shaping coaching styles.

· The necessity of fostering a culture of inquiry and valuing diverse perspectives within teams.

“Once you begin to feel how great it feels to help somebody else solve a problem and find their own way through, it’s almost like switching out the dopamine and switching in the oxytocin.”

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In the premiere episode of our Coaching as a Leader podcast series, host Simone Sweeney talks to coach, supervisor and author Jen Kidby, and AC Head of Corporate Membership and Accreditation, Victoria Leath, to discuss the important topic of leader as coach and the launch of the AC’s new book: Coaching as a Leader. Together, they share the inspiration behind the book and explore why coaching skills are now essential for leaders navigating today’s complex, people-centred workplaces. Designed to set the stage for the series, this conversation offers a compelling introduction to the evolving role of leadership in driving culture, engagement, and performance through coaching.

Jen and Victoria delve into the core themes of Coaching as a Leader, including the shift from directive, top-down management to a more collaborative, coaching-led leadership style. They highlight how key coaching competencies—such as emotional intelligence, active listening, and self-awareness—are crucial for fostering trust, clarity, and resilience within teams. The episode also offers practical guidance for leaders looking to integrate a coaching mindset into their everyday practice. Jen and Victoria emphasize the importance of aligning these skills with organizational values and strategy to create lasting impact, and the growing trend of coaching as an essential component of organizational culture post-pandemic.

An inspiring conversation for leaders of any level, as well as the coaches supporting them in our ever-changing world.

You will learn:

· Coaching-oriented leadership fosters stronger, more supportive organizational cultures.

· Core coaching skills—like self-awareness, active listening, and emotional intelligence—are vital for effective modern leadership.

· Aligning coaching practices with organizational purpose enhances both individual and business performance.

“They're realizing that coaching is becoming a must, with people and strategies. Companies that are focusing on coaching cultures see a higher engagement, for various different things like innovation and retention.”

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In this episode of our Day in the Life series, we speak with coach, supervisor, TedX speaker, and author Val Mullally. Join us for a rich and thought-provoking conversation that explores reflective supervision, psychological safety, parenting coaching, self-care, and so much more.

Discover Val’s inspiring journey from schoolteacher to coach, and how her passion for emotional intelligence and child development evolved into her work in coaching and supervision. Val unpacks her unique TRAKC© model, a simple yet profound framework designed to support psychological safety in coaching relationships.

She shares her thoughts on parenting, and the impact of childhood experiences on adult behaviour and relationships, as well as why coaching supervision is reflective and not hierarchical. Val also discusses Kubler-Ross, Gabor Mate and others who have inspired her work. The conversation dives into grief, forgiveness, the need for feminine energy in the world and the wonders of using creative modalities in coaching and supervision. This is years of wisdom packed into one hour just for you!

You will learn:

· More about the TRAKC© model and how you can attend her upcoming webinar

· Why Val believes supervision is an essential practice for every coach

· The need for continuous learning and adaptation in the coaching profession

“I think supervision is absolutely foundational to being present in a way that really holds and supports and values people.”

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In this episode, we explore how coaching has been integrated into RELEASE, a bereavement programme which uses exercise in the form of non-contact boxing and mindfulness to enable participants to express their emotions and focus on their own individual outcomes. Host Julie Flower is joined by Claire Henry MBE, a coach specialising in palliative and end-of-life care, who shares her involvement with RELEASE to support those dealing with grief. Claire explains how the programme works and what a typical session looks like. She emphasizes the importance of creating a safe, non-judgmental environment and highlights the program's incredible positive impact on participants' emotional and physical well-being.

Claire explains how participants benefit from an environment where they did not have to talk and where ‘all emotions were allowed.’ Learn why participants preferred a coaching approach instead of counselling, and why peer support was also a vital part of the programme. Claire explains how the programme was funded, evaluated and what they are planning in the future, providing lots of valuable tips for coaches who may be interested in this type of work. This innovative programme demonstrates the power of combining disciplines to aid healing, and improve wellbeing.

You will learn:

· How the RELEASE programme was set up and run

· The feedback and benefits to participants

· The challenges and highlights of working in partnership with other disciplines

“One of the quotes from a participant was, ‘It was just so refreshing that all emotions were welcome.’ They felt so great that they could just let go and talk, and not talk if they didn’t want to, just really belt the punching bag."

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In this episode, our host Julie Flower discusses the transformative power of coaching within the criminal justice system with Jeffrey Wotherspoon, a coach from the charity Spark Inside, and Elliot, a participant in the Black Hero's Journey program. Jeffrey explains Spark Inside's mission and programs, including the Hero's Journey and Black Hero's Journey, which help young men in prisons challenge their beliefs, understand their identities and embrace their potential. Elliot shares his personal experience, emphasizing how coaching helped him gain self-awareness, and envision and create a brighter future.

Jeffrey explains the criteria for young men to join the programme, emphasising they choose to come through their own desire for change. Learn about the qualities and skills needed to join Spark Inside as a coach and hear the outstanding results that are being achieved. Elliot shares what he is doing now and what his plans are for his future. This episode demonstrates the power of coaching to help transform lives and pays homage to the resilient young men brave enough to step forward into a new future for themselves.

You will learn:

· The role of coaching both prisoners and prison officers in the criminal justice system

· Why the Black Hero’s Journey was needed and how it is helping young black men in the criminal justice system

· Future directions and goals for Spark Inside and its coaching initiatives

“The impact has been very positive. I found out my true potential and realized that if I really wanted to achieve something, I could literally achieve it…and that’s what I’m doing now.”

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In this special episode, our host Julie Flower, dives into an inspiring conversation with guests Lindsay Henderson and Shaun Armour from Your Voice Counts, a charity based in Northeast England. Discover how they are challenging perspectives with a groundbreaking scheme that trains people with learning disabilities and autism to coach the professionals responsible for their support. Shaun, one of the coaches and Lindsay, Head of Communities, share how co-production and lived experience aren’t just buzzwords – they are essential tools for transforming support systems, empowering individuals and creating meaningful change.

Learn how this innovative model developed, the training process and the shift in power dynamics in during the coaching relationships. Lindsay and Shaun offer honest reflections on what it takes to make this approach work, why accessibility and representation matter and how the scheme is making a tangible difference for both coaches and professionals. They also share their hopes for the future, including plans to expand the model and embed it into services across more regions. If you're looking to make your coaching practice more inclusive, authentic, and impactful, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

You will learn:

· How lived experience can reshape professional coaching and improve services for people with learning disabilities and autism.

· The importance of co-production and accessible training in building inclusive coaching programs.

· The challenges and triumphs of implementing a lived experiences coaching model within professional settings.

“Having a coach opposite them with a learning disability or autism, and they're communicating with them in an equal power relationship, was just my favourite bit of the whole thing, because it started to challenge people's perceptions about people, about people's opportunities and about what people can achieve.”

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In this inspiring episode of our Coaching for Good series, we dive deep into the transformative power of coaching and mentoring for disengaged and vulnerable youth. Host, Julie Flower is joined by Duncan Cherrett and Ana Collier from Young Devon, a leading charity in the southwest of England dedicated to supporting young people who need more help than traditional systems offer. They share how using a coaching philosophy in their work has provided empowering lifelines for many young people navigating complex life challenges.

Duncan and Ana discuss the evolution of their innovative mentoring programs, the requirements and qualities needed to become a young person’s coach, the challenges of securing consistent funding, particularly for preventative work, and the significance of local knowledge and partnerships. They also explain the significance of different methods of evaluation in demonstrating the impact of their programmes. Listen and learn how a relational, coaching-based approach can reignite potential, foster trust, and build futures that once seemed out of reach.

You will learn:

· The importance of building trust and rapport with young people

· Specific projects and initiatives by Young Devon aimed at supporting youth

· The training and support they provide to their coaches and mentors

“The Empowering Enterprise Project was probably our most successful, where the freedom to be able to select the timeline, which was really important, and I think allowed far more success than you normally would get with some of those fixed term mentoring programs.”

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Listen to this podcast episode to hear how an innovative coaching program is helping survivors of domestic abuse ‘dream big.’

Our host, Julie Flower, is joined by the creator of the “Writing for Resilience” coaching program, Charmaine Pollard, as well as two of the participants, Priya and Shari. Charmaine, a coach and certified poetry therapist, explains how the evidence-based, 20-week programme uses a combination of writing, poetry, 1 to 1 and group coaching to help survivors of domestic abuse rebuild their lives. Priya and Shari share their challenges and transformative experiences, highlighting the programme’s impact on their confidence and personal growth. They emphasise the importance of group support and accountability, goal-setting and creative expression in their healing journeys. Charmaine explains how the programme’s integrative approach, utilising the power of writing with coaching, creates deep and meaningful change.

This episode will challenge perspectives about survivors of domestic abuse. It is both moving, hopeful and a testament to the courage and resilience of these women.

*names have been changed to protect the participants

You will learn:

· What motivated Charmaine to create this programme

· About the different elements of the programme

· The evaluation of the program's effectiveness and its positive outcomes.

“The program enabled us to have that cocoon into a butterfly moment, where we could flourish and become a newer, brighter version of ourselves.”

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Did you know there are 6.5 million unpaid carers in the UK? These individuals dedicate their lives to supporting loved ones, often at the cost of their mental health, physical well-being, finances, relationships, and self-esteem. But what if coaching could help?

Join host, Julie Flower and Pam Thomson, Carer Community Manager and Penni Norris, Coach Coordinator, to explore an innovative coaching programme making a real difference to unpaid carers in West Sussex, UK. Discover the inspiration behind this ground-breaking coaching initiative. Learn how the pilot programme developed and was assessed for impact, the biggest challenges faced, and how the programme currently runs, as well its future plans.

Listen to real-life success stories that have empowered carers across the region. Pam and Penni share how carer feedback and involvement has shaped the programme and why this work is a shining example of coaching for social good. Be inspired by the passion and commitment of Carers Support West Sussex and your ability as a coach to have real impact on communities.

You will learn:

· The values that are the foundational blocks of the scheme

· The incredible positive outcomes for carers

· Their future goals for the coaching programme, including sustainability and outreach improvements

“The uniqueness of this offer, it's we're helping to prevent carer breakdown. We're reducing, and the decreasing the feeling of them being lost. So, we're reducing the isolation that they're feeling and living in.”

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Where does mental health meet culture and race equity? Coach, trainer and TedX speaker Leyla Okhai joins host Maxine Bell to answer this question. This honest and insightful conversation is part of our Day in the Life series where we talk to real coaches about their real lives. Listen to be inspired, pick up top tips and feel less alone in your coaching journey.

Leyla shares her insights from her coaching practice, emphasising the importance of culturally appropriate approaches to mental well-being. They discuss Leyla’s experiences at school, working at the University of Oxford, the intersection of race and class and the challenges of navigating a predominantly white spaces and models. This episode challenges societal norms and highlights the need for inclusive approach to mental health and coaching.

You will learn:

· Why and how Leyla found her passion and shaped it into her current business

· How race, class, and cultural backgrounds influence mental well-being

· The importance of fostering equity in personal and professional spaces

“I used to call it the quarantine room, like I was a mosquito infecting everyone with my work on race equity, and they really wanted to squash it down.”

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How can African leadership transform global perspectives? Join Claudia Day and her guests, Gamu Matarira and Nicola Strong, co-founders of African Leadership Global (ALG), a data and training company that takes a fresh perspective on the diversity of intelligence to include the Global South. In this episode, they dive into the intersection of African philosophies and global leadership, sharing their research on the ‘Stories of African Leadership.’ Exploring themes of Ubuntu, community-driven leadership and cultural frameworks, Gamu and Nicola critically assess how African values differ from Western-dominant models.

They discuss real-world stories and the duality faced by the African diaspora. Coaches and leaders will gain insights into adapting tools ethically and fostering dialogue across cultures as well as being invited to participate by joining their LinkedIn group. Learn how African traditions such as reconciliation, connectedness and co-creation shape leadership today and inspire a future of inclusivity and innovation.

You will learn:

· The ALG's research results

· How valid Western models and tools are when coaching African clients

· What can coaches learn from the philosophies from Africa

“What we're saying is coaching is a Western terminology, but the practice of it has probably been going on in African communities anyway. The practice of it has been going on since the African child was a child and growing up into adulthood.”

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Listen to this insightful conversation on cultural awareness in coaching. Our host, Claudia Day is joined by award-winning coach and best-selling author, Philippe Rosinski to explore why cultural awareness is so important for enhancing coaching effectiveness, fostering inclusion, innovation, creativity and strengthening leadership. They define culture and suggest we all have multiple cultures which come dynamically together to create our cultural identity.

Philippe introduces his Cultural Orientations Framework assessment – a tool designed to raise awareness of cultural differences and gives listeners an opportunity to complete the assessment for themselves. The COF is comprised of 17 dimensions grouped into seven categories, providing a vocabulary to understanding cultural variations, in areas such as how we communicate, manage time, organise ourselves, think, define our identity and more generally engage in our various activities. Tune in to gain insights on how cultural diversity can be leveraged for deeper connections, improved team dynamics, and a more inclusive workplace environment!

You will learn:

· What culture is and why cultural awareness helps us leverage cultural diversity to benefit us all

· The Cultural Orientations Framework (COF) assessment - foundations

· Applications and examples of the COF: individual, team, organisational and societal

“We need to be culturally aware if we are going to coach other people, because if we don't have cultural awareness, it's going to be very difficult to coach other people.”

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Want to take your team coaching to the next level? In this episode, our host Claudia Day is joined by expert team coach Kimberly Lewis Parsons to share how assessments can be a game-changer for fostering collaboration, trust, and effectiveness. With a background in technology and corporate leadership, Kimberly explores the strategic use of assessments from three key perspectives – what she calls the “me view,” “us view,” and “team view”—to help teams recognize both individual and collective strengths. She also highlights the essential role coaches play, in partnership with leaders, in guiding teams through these insights.

Kimberley discusses how coaches can create a safe environment for honest conversations, the impact of leadership on assessment outcomes, and the power of trust in shaping team dynamics. She explains the concept of the team as a ‘third entity as well as the benefits and pitfalls associated with team assessments. Whether you're a coach, leader, or HR professional, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to make assessments a valuable tool for improving team dynamics and effectiveness.

You will learn:

· The role of coaches in leveraging assessments for team growth

· How assessments can enhance team effectiveness and collaboration

· Strategies to create a safe space for open and productive discussions

“A benefit of using this level of team assessment is it gives voice to the entire team to tell the story of what's working and not working, where the team has strength, and where the team doesn't have strength.”

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Ever wondered what truly drives you and your team? Dive into the world of Motivational Maps with host Claudia Day and her guest, business motivator, Susannah Brade-Waring to explore how this powerful tool can transform the way individuals and teams understand what fuels motivation and how to harness it for success. Susannah shares her journey into leadership and team coaching and why she is passionate about understanding motivation.

Susannah defines motivation, the significance of recognising individual and team motivators, and the theoretical framework behind Motivational Maps – a tool that offers a unique way to measure and analyse the core drivers that shape decisions, productivity and happiness. She explains how motivation evolves over time, how life stages influence our drivers, and how coaches use Motivational Maps in organizations to enhance team performance, recruitment, and growth. Susannah stresses the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in understanding motivations and how to utilise the maps for team dynamics and conflict resolution. This is an engaging conversation about a proven powerful tool for coaches.

You will learn:

· Why motivation matters in both personal and professional life and how it shapes success

· How Motivational Maps work and are used in coaching

· The role of motivation and assessment tools in emotional intelligence

“The motivational map is a self-perception inventory. It's actually a tool for a conversation.”

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Unlock the secrets to well-being in coaching and leadership development in this insightful episode with host Claudia Day and expert guest Audrey McGibbon, a chartered occupational and coaching psychologist. Audrey shares her journey into the field and explains why well-being isn’t just a personal pursuit—it’s a critical factor in effective leadership and organizational success.

Together, they explore the multi-dimensional nature of well-being and Audrey introduces her comprehensive Global Leadership Wellbeing Survey (GLWS), designed to measure well-being to assist coaches in supporting leaders and their teams. They discuss the challenges many face when trying to improve their well-being, including the impact of workplace environments, stress, and sleep. Audrey explains how team coaching can play a transformative role in fostering collective well-being and unpacks the science behind well-being assessments, their reliability, and why they matter in today’s evolving workplace landscape—especially in light of changing regulations around psychosocial health.

Tune in to gain valuable insights on how to integrate well-being into your coaching practice and leadership approach and walk away with practical strategies to create a healthier, more resilient environment for yourself and those you support.

You will learn:

· What wellbeing is and why is matters in organizations and leadership

· The challenges for leaders and organizations wanting to improve wellbeing

· The 6 dimensions of the Global Leadership Wellbeing Survey (GLWS)

“It was a crisis of conscience really that made me think I actually can't do this work without also considering how are you in all of this and how is your own well-being then impacting your leadership shadow on the organization or the teams that you're trying to lead.”

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Are you ready to transform the way you communicate? In the second part of this insightful conversation, host Claudia Day is joined by developer Alan Robertson and expert coach Kate Mason-Keaney to dive into the significance of communication styles and the powerful VoicePrint tool. Alan, with a background in organizational development, and Kate, a team and leadership coach, break down how different communication styles shape interactions and workplace dynamics. They introduce the VoicePrint tool - a practical framework and assessment tool that categorizes communication into three clusters: exploring, positioning, and controlling – each cluster containing 3 types, making the 9 voices. Understanding these voices can help you navigate conversations more effectively, foster collaboration, and enhance your impact in any setting.

They discuss the dynamics of communication and the role of different voices in interactions and give practical application of the tool in one to one and team coaching. Alan and Kate share the impact the tool can have on a coach’s self-awareness and understanding emotional triggers in communication. They reveal the significance of their self-perception and 360 questionnaires, and strategies for fostering open dialogues and enhancing team dynamics through mindful voice styles.

You will learn:

· The 9 voice modes that shape our communication style and how that impacts ourselves and others.

· The impact of listening styles and the VoicePrint listening profile on effective communication

· How to practically use VoicePrint in your coaching practice

Whether you’re looking to refine your leadership skills, improve teamwork, or become a more effective communicator, this episode is packed with actionable insights to elevate your communication game.

“Talk is the means by which we get stuff done, so if we want to start achieving different results or remedying failings, it's going to be the way we conduct our conversations with each other.”

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Are you ready to transform the way you communicate? In part one of two this insightful episode, host Claudia Day is joined by developer Alan Robertson and expert coach Kate Mason-Keaney to dive into the significance of communication styles and the powerful VoicePrint tool. Alan, with a background in organizational development, and Kate, a team and leadership coach, break down how different communication styles shape interactions and workplace dynamics. They introduce the VoicePrint tool - a practical framework and assessment tool that categorizes communication into three clusters: exploring, positioning, and controlling – each cluster containing 3 types, making the 9 voices. Understanding these voices can help you navigate conversations more effectively, foster collaboration, and enhance your impact in any setting.

They discuss the dynamics of communication and the role of different voices in interactions, and give practical application of the tool in one to one and team coaching. Alan and Kate share the impact the tool can have on a coach’s self-awareness and understanding emotional triggers in communication. They reveal the significance of their self-perception and 360 questionnaires, and strategies for fostering open dialogues and enhancing team dynamics through mindful voice styles.

You will learn:

· The 9 voice modes that shape our communication style and how that impacts ourselves and others.

· The impact of listening styles and the VoicePrint listening profile on effective communication

· How to practically use VoicePrint in your coaching practice

“The key thing about VoicePrint is not just that it yields insights about the way people are currently behaving. But more crucially, it helps to inform the question, right, well, what could I do differently?”

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In this episode we delve into the Whole Brain® Thinking Model and the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) with host, Claudia Day and award-winning executive coach and researcher, Verity Hannell. The Whole Brain® Thinking framework developed by Ned Herrmann is a powerful, science-backed operating system for harnessing cognitive diversity in the flow of work. It's based on the idea that everyone has a preferred way of thinking, and that these preferences can be used to improve performance.

Verity shares her journey and insights into the HBDI, explaining its theory, which divides thinking preferences into four quadrants: analytical, practical, interpersonal, and experimental. They discuss the research backing the HBDI, its practical applications, and how understanding thinking preferences can enhance communication and collaboration. Verity explains how our thinking preferences impact something as straightforward as grocery shopping as well as the role of cognitive diversity in coaching and team dynamics, and its impact on decision-making.

· Learn about the four quadrants of the HBDI model and how they shape thinking preferences.

· Discover the value of cognitive diversity and its impact on communication, collaboration, and decision-making.

· Understand how coaches can use the HBDI as a tool to enhance their personal development and coaching techniques.

Whether you’re a coach, leader, or simply curious about the science of thinking, this episode provides actionable insights into unlocking your brain’s full potential and fostering more productive, diverse teams.

“The HBDI model has been designed to illuminate our cognitive preferences…our cognitive biases possibly, as well as provide self-awareness for individuals and a recognition of kind of the cognitive diversity that we all have as humans.”

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In this episode, we dive deep into a transformative tool for enhancing team dynamics and organizational effectiveness—the Insights Discovery Tool. Joining our host, Claudia Day, is Mark Leisegang, Practice Lead at Insights Learning and Development, to discuss the pivotal role of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in personal and professional growth. Together, they explore how the Insights Discovery Tool, grounded in Jungian psychology, empowers individuals and teams to understand their personality preferences.

Mark shares his inspiring journey with the tool, shedding light on its cross-cultural applications, scientific reliability and validity, and its profound impact on communication, decision-making, and team collaboration. Listeners will learn from real-life examples, showcasing how teams leverage the tool to bridge personality differences, celebrate diversity, and foster stronger interpersonal relationships. Mark also delves into the concept of "dialling up or down" personality preferences, helping individuals adapt to various situations while maintaining authenticity. Ethical considerations and best practices for using the tool responsibly are also discussed.

Whether you’re a coach or leader looking to enhance team performance or an individual on a journey of self-discovery, this episode is packed with valuable insights to improve your communication, potential and relationships. Don’t miss this insightful conversation that underscores the power of understanding yourself and others in achieving effective teamwork and organizational success.

You will learn:

· The 3 key areas of the Insights Discovery Tool: attitude, decision-making function, and irrational function.

· The 4 colour energies representing personality preferences.

· The 4 components of team effectiveness: climate, focus, process, and flow.

"I've been in workshops where people have been working in teams together for 17 years, and suddenly they do an Insights Discovery workshop and they go, 'Oh my goodness, if only I had realized how this person wanted to be dealt with, wanted to be treated, wants to be engaged with,' and that's changed their life, they've changed their relationship."

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Do personality assessments support or hinder our coaching practices? Join Professor Rebecca Jones and host, Claudia Day for an engaging conversation on how personality shapes coaching and personal development. They both share their personal journeys with personality assessments and give a short live demonstration from the IPIP neo assessment and how it can be used in a coaching session. Rebecca explores key personality theories, the ethical use of assessments, and how understanding personality enhances self-awareness and team dynamics.

You can take part in the IPIP neo personality assessment for free by clicking on the link provided in the episode resources on the AC webpage (link below). This episode offers actionable insights for coaches, leaders, and anyone curious about personality’s role in unlocking potential.

You will learn:

· The Big Five Personality Traits and their importance for personal and professional growth.

· Learn how personality assessments can drive self-awareness, development, and effective coaching.

· Explore the ethical and practical applications of personality tools in coaching and teamwork.

“It can be helpful to perhaps reveal elements of ourselves that we're less aware of, or as a prompt to explore what or how that might manifest or the behaviours that might lead to, and whether that's helpful or not.”

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This week, we dive deep into the transformative concept of self-awareness and explore its profound impact on personal growth, leadership, and coaching.

Join our host, Claudia Day, as she sits down with coach and academic, Julia Carden. Julia shares her journey from leadership in the Royal Navy to her research and deep reflective exploration into self-awareness for coaches and leaders.

Julia explains what self-awareness really is, it’s different components and why it’s such a complex and dynamic construct. She highlights the benefits for coaches and leaders both in their personal and professional lives and give practical strategies to develop and deepen your self-awareness. Julia describes the roles and risks of insight tools and defines the difference between self-awareness, self-consciousness, and self-knowledge. Together, they unravel the complexities of self-awareness and provide practical takeaways for coaches, leaders, and anyone on a path of self-discovery. This episode is packed with actionable insights and thought-provoking discussion.

“What was really enhancing how I showed up as a coach was the work I was doing on myself and the development of self-awareness.”

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Ever Wondered What It’s Like to Be a Podcast Host?

Join us for an inspiring end-of-year episode where we bring back all five hosts from our 2024 podcast series to share their incredible journeys. This heartfelt conversation dives into their experiences, challenges, and the ripple effects of stepping outside their comfort zones to follow their passions.

Our 2024 episodes covered diverse yet deeply connected topics, including:

· Mental Health: Exploring well-being in today’s complex world

· Coaching Outdoors: Unveiling the power of nature in personal growth

· Research in Coaching: Merging science with impactful coaching practices

· Human-Centric Leadership: Leading with empathy and authenticity

· Coaching Beyond Tools: Focusing on connection and meaning over techniques

Through it all, one common thread emerged: a heart-centred approach to understanding ourselves and finding purpose in a fast-changing world. It’s an honest, moving discussion that showcases the power of hope, resilience, and the pursuit of goodness. If you’re searching for inspiration, connection, or insight into how transformative conversations can shape your life, this is the perfect listen. The warmth and authenticity of our hosts will leave you reflecting on your own journey and eager to engage in more meaningful dialogues.

“I think all of these series had heart in them. There was something in every topic – that had soul in it, something about our humanity in all of them.”

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Are you considering a career pivot or have already taken the leap to turn your passion into a thriving coaching business?

Join host, Maxine Bell, as she speaks with Sally Twisleton about her inspiring journey from a senior engineering leader at Rolls-Royce to becoming a full-time coach. Sally reflects on the challenges and opportunities of starting her own coaching and facilitation business, emphasizing the importance of listening, self-care, and defining personal values and identity as a coach. With a structured approach and a passion for helping people, she discusses how her engineering background has shaped her coaching practice and offers practical tips for marketing, networking, and finding your niche.

Sally also delves into the emotional aspects of entrepreneurship, from overcoming self-doubt to maintaining motivation and well-being. She highlights the value of professional supervision, leveraging past experiences, and staying true to your integrity as a coach. Sally also celebrates the creative freedom working for herself brings, whilst reflecting honestly on the areas she finds more difficult. Tune in for an episode packed with wisdom about navigating transitions with purpose and integrity as well as actionable advice to help you embrace your own unique journey.

You will learn:

· How to leverage your previous skills and network as powerful assets in your coaching practice

· How to care for yourself whilst running your own business

· How to be brave, manage challenges and stay true to your values to build a meaningful and authentic coaching business

"Be brave, embrace your journey, and never lose sight of your integrity—your past experiences are your biggest asset."

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Have you ever considered how fear influences coaching dynamics – the fears of the client, but also the coach? In this enlightening conversation, Robin Shohet, a supervisor of nearly 50 years, joins our host, Dina Sabry Fivaz, to delve into topics such as the interplay between coaching and therapy, the barriers of self-deception and the blocks created by the idea of a separate identity. Robin talks profoundly about fear, how it shapes our conversations, judgements and perspectives, as well as how it blocks love in relationships. He shares how helping clients to overcome fears that block love, has become a focus of his work.

Robin explains why interruptions can sometimes be a vital tool, and how shifting from finite goals to infinite possibilities can transform the coaching experience. Whether you’re a coach, therapist or someone curious about personal development, this episode encourages a holistic and spiritually aware approach, aiming to foster deeper connections and personal growth.

You will learn:

· Exercises to help recognise and address fears and blocks to love within yourself and your clients

· How moving beyond separate identities opens the door to deeper love and connection, and why addressing fear is essential to this process

· Why breaking the cycle of repetitive thinking through intentional interruption can guide clients toward profound awareness and change.

“Once you bring fear to consciousness, it doesn't have the same power. But it has a lot of power when it's not made conscious, and it comes out as all sorts of distorted behaviour.”

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The transformative role of love in coaching and leadership is explored by leadership development and consultant coach, Helena Clayton and our host Dina Sabry Fivaz . Helena shares insights from her research on love in the workplace, highlighting its various definitions and application in coaching, leadership and organizational relationships. They discuss themes like radical acceptance, unconditional positive regard, fostering connection and belonging.

Helena emphasizes the critical role of self-awareness, objectivity, and transparency in creating a coaching space rooted in love while maintaining professional boundaries. She highlights the growing interest in love as a leadership tool, exploring its potential to foster supportive, empathetic workplaces that drive personal and organizational growth.

You will learn:

· The significance of love in coaching and leadership

· Different definitions of love and their implications for coaching relationships

· Whether a coach can ever be truly neutral and what that means for the coaching dynamic

“"When people showed up with pain, struggle, difficulty, whatever they were looking to work on, I noticed so clearly that when those things were met with love, then there was healing."”

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In this enlightening episode, Aboodi Shabi, seasoned coach and lecturer joins host, Dina Sabry Fivaz, to delve into the spiritual function of coaching and its transformative role in today’s fast-paced world. Together, they trace the evolution of coaching from the optimistic lens of the 1990s to its current focus on addressing the deeper emotional and existential needs of clients in an unstable world. Aboodi shares insights on the harm caused by our hyper-productive, capitalist society, where pausing is often undervalued. He contrasts this with ancient spiritual practices that honour rest and stillness as essential for connection and growth. He connects this with how a fast-paced culture can affect coaching practices and how there is a need to prioritize meaning over mere productivity.

Aboodi discusses how coaching provides a sanctuary for reflection, emotional presence and deeper self-connection and acceptance as well as the role of shared experiences and community in fostering a sense of belonging and emotional safety. This episode offers valuable perspectives for coaches, clients, and anyone seeking greater self-awareness, purpose, and fulfilment.

You will learn:

· The spiritual role of coaching

· The distinction between surface-level goals and exploring deeper emotional and spiritual issues

· The value of creating a coaching space that allows for pausing, rest and emotional expression

“I think part of coaching is allowing people to talk about their strandedness that we're all doing our best to deny. And it is, again, it's creating the space for that stranded voice to be heard.”

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Maria Iliffe-Wood, a seasoned coach and author, joins our host Dina Sabry Fivaz to explore presence, intuition and inner wisdom in the coaching process. They discuss what is meant by intuition and inner wisdom, how to access it and how to harness it whilst working with clients. Maria shares the significance of being present with clients, trusting one’s intuitions and the concept of the “invisible coach.” She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in cultivating intuition and the value of reflective practices for deeper insights. Maria explains the difference between ego-driven thoughts and heart-centred intuition, sharing how silence allows her to access her heart, rather than her head.

By fostering presence and trusting their instincts, coaches can access profound insights that guide transformative conversations, enriching their practice and helping clients achieve meaningful breakthroughs.

You will learn:

· What inner wisdom and intuition are

· The link between presence and inner wisdom

· How a coach can develop intuition

"My passion is really helping people to remind them of their inner wisdom, their intuition, how to find it, how to trust in it more, and the gateway to that is presence."

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John Leary-Joyce, Gestalt Coach, therapist and trainer, joins our host, coach Dina Sabry Fivaz, for the first episode in our ‘Coaching Beyond Tools’ series. Together they explore the Use of Self as an instrument of change – using your internal responses for the benefit of the client. With 45 years of experience in Gestalt coaching and therapy, John emphasizes the crucial role of the coach's presence, self-disclosure, and relational dynamics in strengthening the coaching relationship.

This passionate, insightful discussion reveals, with examples, how coaches can leverage their own experiences and insights to promote client awareness and growth. The episode highlights the importance of authenticity, connection, and the courage to share personal perspectives in the coaching relationship. John also explains how to integrate goals within a Gestalt coaching framework and the role of awareness and insight in coaching.

You will learn:

· How you as coach can use your internal reactions to benefit the coachee

· The power of sharing the statement behind your question

· The impact of self-disclosure on client awareness and growth

“Your very presence influences the coaching…And the whole notion of use of self is bringing that and being explicit about what's happening to you internally as the coach and making that clear and explicit and transparent.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-beyond-tools_gestalt-use-of-self

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In the first episode of our new podcast series, A Day in the Life Of, host Maxine Bell sits down with Anita Sauvage, an executive and post-cancer coach. This series will bring you warm, authentic conversations with real coaches about their real lives, diving deep into the realities of coaching that are often hidden behind social media's glossy facade. We will explore the real-life challenges, rewards, and insights of working as a coach. This series is perfect for anyone on their own coaching journey or curious about the world of professional coaching. Stay tuned for new episodes throughout the year!

In this first inspiring conversation, Anita opens up about her journey into coaching, which began 17 years ago after a life-changing cancer diagnosis. She shares her gratitude for Maggie’s, a charitable organization that supported her and now benefits from her expertise as a volunteer post-cancer coach.

As the Chair of the Association for Coaching (AC) France and an active member of the AC Europe Hub, Anita also sheds light on the unique cultural challenges of being a coach in France. She speaks passionately about the sense of belonging and openness she finds within the AC community.

Anita discusses the freedom and fulfilment she experiences as a coach, highlighting her three main challenges: supporting mental health and wellness, embracing cultural awareness, and remembering that each post-cancer client brings a unique story. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and how introducing pauses in a coaching session can create powerful moments of growth.

Key takeaways:

· Why post-cancer coaching is essential for long-term wellness and support.

· The power of “pausing” in both coaching sessions and your daily life for self-care and effectiveness.

· The benefits of joining the Association for Coaching, a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to learning and support.

Be inspired by Anita’s journey, her dedication to her clients, and her top coaching tips that every coach can benefit from. Whether you're a new coach or an experienced professional, this episode offers insights and encouragement to enrich your practice.

“Post-cancer coaching is about giving people time and space to recover emotionally and physically, to build their self-confidence and discover their needs.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_day-in-the-life-of-coaches-Anita-Sauvage-cancer-culture-coachingtips

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Blaire Palmer, former BBC journalist turned leadership coach and author of ‘Punks and Suits’, joins executive coach and host, Simone Sweeney, to explore how coaches can best support the dynamic evolution of leadership in today’s world. Blaire shares her journey from journalism to leadership coaching 25 years ago and the transformative insights she gained along the way. The discussion dives deep into the future of leadership, focusing on the importance of self-awareness, human-centred strategies, and adapting to rapidly evolving organizational challenges.

Blair reveals key takeaways from her book, emphasizing the need for leaders to resolve organizational tensions, foster creativity, and uphold a clear mission. The conversation explores how modern leadership demands personal development, relationship-building and a willingness to be uncomfortable challenging long-held beliefs, as well as examining why out-dated education and business practices aren’t working anymore. They also discuss the role of AI and technology in enabling human qualities to be fully engaged at work. Blair urges coaches to hold leaders accountable and take responsibility for pushing them to uphold higher standards in business.

Tune in to this insightful, provocative episode to learn how leaders can adapt, connect, and inspire in the face of modern challenges!

You will learn

· Techniques and tips for coaches to support more accountable, self-aware leaders

· Why exclusively 1 to 1 coaching is not enough to create a great leader

· Blair’s vision for the future of leadership and a more human workplace

“If we could make work feel just much more human and acknowledge that when you wake up in the morning, you wake up in a different frame of mind each day, we would value their humanity so much more.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_future-leadership-human_qualities-challenges-systemic

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Yusuf Bayez, visionary leader and leader coach, joins executive coach Simone Sweeney to explore the core principles and qualities of effective leadership. Drawing from years of experience, they discuss the importance of human-centric leadership, emphasising self-awareness and effective communication as vital skills for successful leaders. Yusuf also highlights the need for genuine empathy, manners and respect in leadership.

Having worked across the globe, they dive into the importance and impact of different workplace cultures, the role of personal values and the importance of fostering a supportive work environment. Discover how recognising individual contributions and encouraging personal growth can drive team engagement and high performance.

Yusuf also shares his thoughts on the limitations of AI technology in leadership, the need for human connection and how to stay human when things get tough. He shares how coaching has assisted his growth as a leader and supported the development of emotional regulation and intelligence within teams. This is a thought-provoking conversation with insights from a leader who successfully walks his talk, inspiring us all to become human-centric leaders.

You will learn:

· What workplace culture is and why it matters

· How to connect with and build a bond with your team

· The importance of feedback and how to filter feedback to ensure it is from people who have a genuine interest in you as an individual

“Because you have a title, it doesn't make you a leader. I don't think it is an entitlement or a title at all.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_future-leadership-human_leadercoach-connection-culture-communication

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Daniel Goleman, renowned psychologist, author and “father of emotional intelligence,” joins host, executive coach Simone Sweeney, to explore why emotional intelligence (EI) is essential for leadership in today’s world. They dive into the four main components of EI, its evolution and how it shapes effective leaders within organizations. Together, they challenge the outdated notion that emotions have no place in business and highlight that, even with AI’s growing influence, human qualities and emotional intelligence remain irreplaceable.

Daniel shares practical tools for building self-awareness, boosting resilience and creating daily stress-management routines. He talks about the importance of leaders forging real, heart-to-heart connections with their teams and unpacks what makes a truly inspiring leader. They also explore how introverted leaders can harness EI to build trust and motivate others, and the ways EI influences workplace culture.

This episode offers rich insights, practical advice, and actionable tools that every leader and coach can use right away.

You will learn:

· Why feedback and coaching are essential in developing emotional intelligence

· Strategies and tools for coaches and leaders that support leadership development

· How emotional intelligence impacts employee retention and workplace culture

“The most effective climate among people who are reporting to a leader is created by a leader who's inspiring, who can articulate a mission, a shared purpose that resonates from the heart to the heart."

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_future-leadership-human_emotional-intelligence

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Peter Greedy, coach and leadership consultant, joins host Simone Sweeney to delve into the complexities of leadership and what happens when it becomes toxic. Peter shares his insights about toxic leadership from his own experience in the workplace, and the fifteen years spent in a religious cult, that now drives his passion for good leadership. They discuss the impact of toxic leadership on individuals, teams and organizations and how to differentiate between effective leadership behaviours and toxic behaviours.

They also examine the critical role of emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and the willingness to open dialogue when issues arise. Peter highlights the need for leaders to be self-aware, open to feedback, and intentional in their actions to foster healthier, more productive workplaces. This episode underscores the importance of not ignoring toxic leadership and to finding resolutions for the benefit of everyone.

You will learn:

· The importance of psychological safety and what happens when it is not available.

· The significance of personal values and behaviours in defining leadership

· The role of coaching in addressing toxic behaviours and fostering resilience

“There is a consequence to bad behaviour, whatever you want to call it—toxicity and psychological safety and the lack of it at work can become truly traumatic.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_future-leadership-human_toxicity-behaviours-values

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Bernadette Thomas, a coach specializing in wellbeing in the workplace, joins our host, Simone Sweeney, to discuss the importance of leaders modelling self-care and empathy, cultivating emotional intelligence, and managing stress to create supportive environments. Bernadette explains the challenges of isolation for leaders and highlights the significance of social connections and community in enhancing well-being. The conversation also addresses the challenges of menopause in the workplace and the need for awareness and support. Practical advice includes setting achievable well-being goals and the need for open communication and creating safe spaces for discussing well-being and issues that may arise.

You will learn:

· Strategies for leaders to model self-care and foster a culture of well-being

· The impact of stress on leadership effectiveness and team dynamics

· Why prioritizing well-being for leaders and their teams is vital for an effective and supportive work environment

“Being empathetic, being a compassionate leader, being your authentic self, and role modelling what you do to look after yourself are crucial behaviours for a leader.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_future-leadership-human_wellbeing-rolemodelling-healthy-habits

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Pooja Sachdev, a coach and occupational psychologist, joins host Simone Sweeney to discuss the essential role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in leadership. Pooja provides, in Simone’s words, ‘one of the best definitions of diversity, inclusion and equity I have ever heard.’ They discuss the challenges organizations face in achieving true DEI and the phenomenon of ‘diversity fatigue’ and explore challenges like managing multi-generational teams and addressing poor leadership behaviour. They also discuss allyship and give practical strategies for leaders to enhance their inclusive practices. An informative, reflective episode that underscores the importance of a human-centric leader being an inclusive leader and the important role coaching plays in supporting this.

You will learn:

· The distinction between diversity, equity, and inclusion as separate but interconnected concepts.

· The role of empathy in effective leadership and its impact on team dynamics

· The value of diverse thinking and perspectives in driving innovation and problem solving

'When I say cultural intelligence, I don't mean cultural expertise. It's about cultural humility and being aware that the way I see the world and my cultural conditioning may not be the same as somebody else's.'

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_future-leadership-human_dei-empathy-culture

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Rachael Hanley-Browne, CEO of Team Lab, joins our host, Simone Sweeney, for a very grounded exploration of the realities of leadership, and how you become a better leader: what is the 'secret recipe?’ Especially for those who may be considered atypical leaders, for example, who are not charismatic extroverts, are outside of large corporates in SMEs or who are individual contributors. Rachael focuses on leadership for founders and entrepreneurs as well as deep subject matter experts. They discuss the role of coaching and mentoring in leadership development and include many practical tips for coaches and leaders themselves.

You will learn:

· What it takes to be a leader

· Why awareness of self, context and environment is key to good leadership

· The challenges and rewards leadership involves

“It takes courage to put yourself out there; it takes courage to let people see you and experience all of your strengths and weaknesses; courage to make unpopular decisions… courage to hold your ground and to have that self-belief when others disagree with you.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_future-leadership-human_challenges-awareness-behaviour

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Julie Flower, leadership and team development practitioner, joins host Simone Sweeney for an insightful discussion on how coaches can help leaders develop the skills they need to work with the ambiguity and change of the modern world. Julie has a long background of working with the public sector, government and third sector, and so understands the pressures leaders have faced in these sectors in recent years, describing it as a ‘perfect storm’. She shares the types of change she has been coaching leaders and teams with, what it means to lead today, its wider context and how coaches can help.

You will learn:

· The coaching skills needed for working in emotionally charged environments and support leaders to unlock and develop soft skills

· The role of coaches in supporting collaboration and influencing

· The use and impact of creativity, such as improv and embodiment techniques, in coaching leaders and teams

“I think leadership is about creating the conditions for everyone to work effectively towards a common goal. Thinking about how we can mobilise people towards a common goal and create the conditions where they can succeed and excel.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_future-leadership-human_change-collaboration-creativity

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Liz Rider, organizational psychologist and thought leader in the area of human-centric leadership, joins our host, Simone Sweeney, in the first episode of a wonderful new podcast series. Together they unpack what leadership and human-centric leadership is and why shifting to this type of leadership is so important and impactful for organizations and people.

Liz brings her passion, energy and experience, with real-life examples of how qualities such as empathy, listening, trust and self-awareness can transform the workplace. She encourages leaders to learn how to really connect with their people and why she believes that leaders as coaches is the way to a better future for us all. An honest and vibrant conversation for all coaches, leaders and organizations.

You will learn:

· The vital soft skills required for human-centric leadership

· The role of coaches in transforming managers into leaders

· What part AI plays in creating more human-focused leaders

“We are starting to get more role models that are human-centric, and I think that the more we get in different organizations, the more we will believe in human-centric leadership and the more human-centric leaders we will get.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_future-leadership-human_transformation-managers-leaders

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Lesley Roberts, coach and author of the highly rated ‘Coaching Outdoors: the essential guide to partnering with nature in your coaching conversations’, joins our host Rob Lawrence in this final episode of our Coaching Outdoors series. Lesley shares the moment in beautiful Glencoe, Scotland, that was a catalyst for her profound connection with nature and the career she has now. She discusses the benefits of coaching in natural settings and gives examples of the transformations that happen for clients. Discover how nature can resource coaches, improving mental and physical health and wellbeing, and Lesley’s vision for the future where nature is central to coaching and organizational practices. A warm and inspiring conversation that invites you to discover the magic of the natural world for yourself.

You will learn:

· Practical tips for integrating nature into your coaching practice

· Addressing perceived limitations and fostering client comfort in outdoor settings

· The spiritual connection to nature and its role in coaching

“I do believe in the power of nature, I believe in magic and miracles that happen in nature, and I think nature proves to us time and time again that there is magic and that there are miracles.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-outdoors_transformation-perspective-practice

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Jackee Holder, Executive Leadership Coach, Coach Supervisor and Creativity Expert, joins our host Rob Lawrence to share her profound connection to nature in her home city of London and how she uses this to enhance her coaching and supervision practice. Using real-life examples Jackee describes a variety of ways she uses nature in her coaching conversations and the impact it has on clients. She emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature, even in urban settings, for personal growth and emotional expression. Jackee also highlights inclusivity, cultural awareness and bias, and the therapeutic power of nature in fostering community well-being.

You will learn:

· The use of nature as a metaphor in coaching to facilitate deeper self-reflection and creativity

· Resources and tools for integrating nature into coaching practices

· The concept of nature as an equalizer, transcending societal barriers

“I want people to know that you do not have to pack your bags, go and stay in the countryside. Get away to the seaside. I want people to be resourced with the nature that is on their doorstep.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-outdoors_urban-nature-connection-metaphors

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George Warren, executive coach and podcaster, joins our host, Rob Lawrence, to share his reflections on why and how he offers clients the opportunity to take their sessions outside in nature. Nature is the place that inspires and sustains George, and he encourages all coaches to find a place that ignites them, allowing them to be the best version of themselves as coaches, whether that is nature, art galleries, or other similar locations. He shares his journey from Zoom calls and indoor sessions to coaching whilst walking – a practice that has taught him a deepening level of self-care, happiness, and health that changed his work and personal life for the better.

You will learn:

· The benefits to himself, his clients, and coaching itself

· The deep self-care nature offers

· The wisdom, insight, and self-awareness nature offers

“I am happier, I am healthier, I am more connected to something greater than myself, I am more inspired when I am outdoors.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-outdoors_nature-coaches-self-care-benefits

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Hamish Mackay Lewis, a leadership and life coach, facilitator and breathwork practitioner, joins host Rob Lawrence in this deeply rich and sensitive conversation about nature connection and coaching in nature. Hamish takes us on a journey through ‘The Connection Sequence’ in such a beautiful and powerful way that it will be hard to resist the invitation to go into nature yourself.

He shares how he overcame imposter syndrome and anxiety trying to meet other people’s expectations of who he should be and how they thought he should live his life, which informs his coaching today. Hamish describes the sacredness of deepening our connection with nature, the ancient wisdom that inform his life and work, as well as a growing interest in the use of rituals. Whether you are a coach or not, and whatever type of coach you are this conversation is worth listening to - it will awaken something you might not even know is there.

You will learn:

· The principles and journey of the connection sequence

· The three pathways to your authentic self

· Seasonal Alchemy and the transformative power of nature

“I met some really inspiring people who were working at the confluence of adventure, spirituality, nature connection, and human development. I knew this was me, this was what I’d been looking for.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-outdoors_spirituality-connection-sequence

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Ellie Lloyd-Jones, Outdoor Coach, joins host, Rob Lawrence to discuss her journey and experiences in outdoor coaching. Ellie shares how her move to the countryside for her own mental health and the positive impact of nature on her children inspired her to integrate outdoor elements into her coaching practice. Besides one-to-one coaching, she now runs regular group coaching in the form of netwalking events, as well as wellness sessions. Hear about her unique experiences as a coach and introvert, and why she believes that outdoor coaching is potentially ideal for clients who are neurodiverse.

You will learn:

· What Netwalking is and its benefits

· The impact of nature on wellbeing and self-care

· Personal experiences and real-life examples of outdoor coaching

“I set up my Netwalking events to bring people together, to get people away from technology. They are centred around common challenges people face and I set up coaching cards specific for that event.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-outdoors_netwalking-neurodiversity-transformative

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Michael Jospé, Founder of the Earth-based Institute, coach, and coach trainer, joins our host, Rob Lawrence to share his fascinating journey into nature-connection coaching and the services he now provides for coaches who want to work in this way. Michael discusses the different kinds of relationships we can have with nature, and which one applies to coaching as well as giving incredible tips on how to think about the business side of a nature-based coaching practice. This is an inspiring conversation about the transformative power of nature as well as practical business tips for coaches wanting to work this way.

You will learn:

· More about Michael’s ICF accredited Nature-Connected Coaching training

· How to get your first coaching clients as a nature-connected coach

· What markets and niches are looking for this type of coaching

“It’s been my passion for several years now – running this programme to enable professional coaching in this transformational, nature-connected way. It’s now a two-year programme with certification and building your business as a coach.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-outdoors_nature-connected-coaching-business-training

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Join Smaranda Dochia, Maxine Bell and Rob Lawrence, members of the AC podcast team, as they celebrate the 200th episode of the AC podcast. They discuss the value and content the podcasts give to coaches and those interested in coaching, and how they align and fit with the wider umbrella of the Digital Learning Hub. Smaranda shares the incredible amount of content available. Maxine highlights the wonderful ripple effects of the podcast, and we hear from some of the guest podcast hosts. The Digital Learning team’s biggest desire is to be of service to the coaching community and they hope this episode gives a taster of what is on offer to support you on every step of your coaching journey. Check out our Digital Learning Hub here: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub

You will learn:

· About the free and paid content available, providing incredible learning opportunities

· The collaboration, creativity, and teamwork that happens behind the scenes

· How the Digital Learning Hub supports coaches through the hurdles, highs, and continuing professional development of their coaching practice

“With digital learning, we want to offer value. We want to offer learning. This is continued professional development in so many shapes and forms. It’s all part of an open, friendly community where people have access to so much learning.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_special-episodes_podcast-digital-learning-value-benefits

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Catriona Horey and Elizabeth Wainwright, both coaches and the hosts of the Unfurling podcast, join our host Rob Lawrence to discuss how they coach outdoors as well as the deeper potential of nature to demonstrate, create, and support community. They share how they coach in two very different locations and yet still create powerful outcomes for clients proving that location is not a barrier. Catriona and Elizabeth also connect the outdoors, creativity, and coaching with real-life examples. Enjoy this honest, thought-provoking conservation, full of helpful tips on how to find your unique way of coaching outdoors.

You will learn:

· The link between reconnecting with nature and reconnecting with each other

· How nature gives us and our clients permission to be ourselves

· How to trust yourself as an outdoor coach

“I think it produces a sense of adventure in people, relief in people, different perspectives, and possibility.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-outdoors_community-connection-creativity

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Sam Wright, PCC executive coach and nature connection guide, joins our host Rob Lawrence to share what made her decide to take coaching outdoors. Sam explains her own relationship with nature and how we get curious about our client’s experiences when coached in more natural settings, such as urban parks. Sam provides ways to increase our connection with nature in micro-moments and describes the power of the pause.

You will learn:

· What guided the decision to take coaching sessions outside

· The insights and experiences clients may have when coached outside

· Which practical points to consider when coaching outside

“It’s just a coaching session but nature is in the background, doing its magic; it’s alchemy on this human being and on me as well.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-outdoors_nature-connection-urban-spaces

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Diana Tedoldi, MSc, PCC-ICF and founder of The Nature Coaching Academy, joins our host, Rob Lawrence, to share her journey from management roles in the corporate world to becoming a ‘coaching with nature’ practitioner and trainer. Diana’s deep connection with nature, her passion, and her experience with this topic are truly inspiring. She clearly demonstrates the benefits to clients and coaches as well as the ripple effects on the natural world. This is a conversation for coaches or for anyone curious about reconnecting or deepening their connection with nature.

You will learn:

· Using nature as a co-coach indoors, online and outdoors

· What ecosomatic coaching is

· Ideas, stories and examples of coaching with nature from Diana’s practice to inspire your own practice

“When I coach in synergy with nature, nature is a part of the session, the conversation. I like to say nature is my co-coach.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-outdoors_ecosomatic-nature

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Anna-Marie Watson, coach, supervisor, and podcaster, joins our host, Rob Lawrence, to share her experiences and knowledge of coaching outdoors. Anna-Marie shares her lifelong experiences with nature, the research into this field, and the ways she uses the outdoors to coach her clients. She challenges coaches to consider their own relationships with nature first to create an authentic practice, and discusses the role of movement in coaching outdoors. This is a practical and inspiring introduction to our latest podcast series: Coaching Outdoors.

You will learn:

· The practical considerations to coaching outdoors

· Ethical and safety aspects

· Integrating technology and coaching outdoor methods

“I think the beauty of outdoor coaching is the diversity within it and the passion that coach practitioners have within this field is huge.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-outdoors_practical-tips-inspiration

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Beth Clare McManus, psychologist, artist, and researcher, joins our host, Sheela Hobden, to bring her unique approach to the final episode of our Research in Coaching series. Currently undertaking a PhD in exploring art-based approaches in supervision, Beth explains why she sees all research as a creative practice.

Beth also carries out regular informal research in her practice and gives real examples of how she does this. She encourages coaches to give a playful spaciousness to research, whilst considering safety and ethics in coaching experiments. Listen for a fresh perspective that makes research accessible to any coach and supervisor.

You will learn:

· How to create informal research opportunities in your coaching practice

· How to be creative and experimental in your research

· Ethical issues to consider in informal and formal research

“I don't locate all the research thinking or doing under that formalised space. The work out there I've done in art galleries and around the built environment is quite informal.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_research-coaching_experimental-creativity-ethics

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Dr. Christine Vitzthum, whose pioneering research supports gender-sensitive approaches in corporate settings, joins our host, Sheela Hobden, to share her experiences with research in coaching. Christine demonstrates the huge benefits of overcoming limiting beliefs about research and discusses the potential benefits of integrating research practices into professional coaching accreditation. Discover why she advocates for the value of research in coaching, and encourage coaches to engage in critical reflection.

You will learn:

· About Christine’s research on gender sensitivity and the risks within organizational coaching

· The incredible outcomes of Christine’s research, both personally and professionally

· Overcoming the challenges of research

“My research led to an approach by my new business partner, and we started a new company, I have published articles and have a book proposal on my desk. So it’s opened up so many doors.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_research-coaching_gender-sensitivity-organizations

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Verity Symcox, psychology doctoral student, award-winning coach, and lecturer at Henley Business School, joins our host, Sheela Hobden to bust the myths and misconceptions about research in coaching. Join this lively, honest conversation to be inspired and learn how accessible research is for any coach.

You will learn:

· Verity’s journey with research

· Myths and misconceptions about research and becoming a researcher

· Specific key learnings from research that can impact our coaching practice

“I thought I haven’t got enough brown cardigans or elbow patches to do research. But what I see is bright, colourful people with just lots of passion.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_research-coaching_myths-misconceptions

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Jeremy Lewis, coaching supervisor and practitioner-researcher, joins our host, Sheela Hobden, to share his love for practitioner-led research. Jeremy shares the story that led him to research and the huge impact it has had on his life and practice. He is now on his third piece of research in four years, continuing to explore new frontiers in coaching supervision. His personal journey and real-life examples make research both attainable and inspiring.

You will learn:

· The process of becoming a practitioner-researcher

· Different research models and methods

· How to implement research findings into coaching and coaching supervision

“If we can research and write it up in a way that is essentially capturing practical wisdom: that is how it relates.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_research-coaching_practitioner-researcher

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Abhijit Bhattacharya joins our host, Sheela Hobden, to share his perspectives as a coach practitioner who has been an avid consumer of research. Abhijit explains why research should inform practice, how practice informs research, and exposes three core myths about research and coaching. His own passion and real-life examples will inspire you to rethink your own attitude to research, and how to integrate it into your practice.

You will learn:

· What makes research important for practitioners

· Examples of the practical implementation and impact of research for coaching

· Why you should participate in research and stay informed

“Research cannot happen in isolation. It cannot happen without the participation of the practitioners and people who have received coaching, so I urge everyone to participate.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_research-coaching_informing-coaching-practice

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Professor Rebecca Jones, professor of coaching and behavioural change at Henley Business School, joins our host Sheela Hobden, to share her passion for research. Rebecca describes research as her ‘first love’ and trained as a coach later, so she has a unique way of looking at coaching research. She explains the difference between qualitative and quantitative research, her own journey with research, and imparts some practical words of wisdom for coaches.

You will learn:

· How to critically assess the quality of research

· The blocks to curiosity about research

· How to choose a topic to research

“Use your coaching skills to approach the research with curiosity and ask how you will use it in your coaching practice.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_research-coaching_assessing-research

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Dr. Marie Stopforth, chartered coaching and sport and exercise psychologist, joins host Sheela Hobden, to discuss the different ways coaches can access or create research themselves. This wonderful conversation brings research back to earth through real-life examples, myth-debunking and practical advice. Marie also shares information about a new community she has created, The Coaching Psychology Network, which aims to help coaches support, share, and learn more about psychology and research.

You will learn:

· Myths around what research is, who can do it, and how

· How to approach informal and formal research

· Practical examples of how research can positively impact your coaching

“Nowadays there is a move to open access – shift towards research not just being open to academics or students in university. So, there is lots online…and there are ways to find it for free.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_research-coaching_access-psychology-research

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Dr Tünde Erdös, ICF MCC and researcher, joins our host Sheela Hobden, in a passionate and inquiring conversation about research in coaching. Why research in coaching? How do we appreciate research more and in what ways can research help us grow? In this episode, they look beyond the obvious in and around coaching research, inspiring coaches to question what they know about its value for themselves and their clients.

You will learn:

· The power of participating in research for coaches and also clients

· To separate the myth from the reality around coaching research

· Why engaging with coaching research means experiencing expansion as a coach and for clients

“Research – it can transform me as a person in the same way good coach education can.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_research-coaching_value-in-research

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Maisie Barlow, host of this Coaching Our Future Generations podcast series, joins Maxine Bell for this final episode to bring together the key reflections of her guests, as well as her own thoughts on working with young people.

In this thought-provoking conversation, Maisie reflects on what she learnt from her guests, the power of curiosity, and the need to allow young people more autonomy. Maisie shares her future vision for young people and invites other coaches to consider working in this incredibly rewarding area. It’s a wonderful conclusion to a powerful series.

You will learn:

· Key qualities required to create a safe and supportive environment for young people

· The challenges of working with young people

· Some of the key issues young people are living with in today’s world

“Working with young people is confronting, it’s challenging but the reward goes beyond anything that is tangible.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-future-generations_curiosity-connection-youth

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Katrina Shaw, founder of Grow with Grief, joins host Maisie Barlow to share her personal journey of grief and loss, and how this led to her current work, educating, supporting and normalising conversations about grief and loss.

Katrina highlights that grief can stem from various losses and is a highly individual experience without a set timeline, and the need for creating a safe space for emotional expression. She explains that grief and loss will turn up for anyone working with people and stresses the value of learning about grief, being present and honest. Katrina discusses the misconceptions about the stages of grief and provides practical tips for coaches or anyone else working with people experiencing grief and loss.

You will learn:

· The differences in grieving between adults and children

· The importance of using clear language with young people

· The importance of self-awareness and boundaries

“When it comes to grief and loss, adults don't know how to talk to young people about that topic, because our processing of grief and loss is very different to a child.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-future-generations_grief-loss-young-people

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Paul Chambers, speaker, poet and co-founder of PoetsIN, a creative mental health charity, joins host Maisie Barlow to talk about how he uses creativity, writing and poetry in his work with young people and adults.

Paul shares parts of his own story, including his mental health struggles and how a series of events all happening at once allowed him to turn his life around. Learn more about the work of his charity and how he switched from not liking children at all to becoming incredibly passionate about working with them. A wonderfully warm and inviting conversation.

You will learn:

· The value of creating a space for honest self-expression

· Invaluable insights and tips for working with young people

· The difference between working with children, compared with adults

“We hold space for them, we give them a voice, we give them an ear and we give them support and we don’t judge.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-future-generations_allowing-true-expression

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Haleem Clift, filmmaker, producer and speaker, joins our host Maisie Barlow, to discuss his work with young people. Haleem leads with vulnerability, sharing his lived experiences to engage and empower young people as well as provide a positive male role model for young men. In this thought-provoking conversation, Haleem explores the fine line between motivation, mentorship and coaching, and the importance of his own personal development. He talks about the societal and internal pressures faced by men, the need for male healing spaces in a female-dominated industry, and how having a good male role model can change the trajectory of a young man’s life. Diving into the current cancel culture, Haleem and Maisie explore the impact on young people and how vital it is to empower them to develop strong resilient roots within themselves.

You will learn:

· The power of lived experiences and stories in relating to and engaging young people

· How to support young men in developing a healthy masculinity

· The impact of the information age and cancel culture on young people

“Let’s not shame men for being men, for having masculine qualities. It is not a bad thing – you just need to channel it in the right way.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-future-generations_positive-masculinity-empowerment

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Steven Russell, founder of Elements Support, joins host Maisie Barlow, for our most in-depth, and arguably most inspiring episode to date. With candour and authenticity, Steven shares both his personal and professional encounters with the care system and education. He offers a message of hope to those within the care system, and invaluable advice for professionals, including coaches, on how to work with young people.

Steven shares how the five elements of connection - Patience, Presence, Curiosity, Creativity, and Authenticity - are crucial in meeting the emotional needs of the children we support. He firmly believes that by practicing these elements, we can foster stronger connections. Steven is a natural storyteller and his ability to be real and honest is humbling. He exposes myths and changes perspectives on working with young people, explaining that no matter how much trauma someone has been through, they can thrive.

You will learn:

· The power of just one person in a child's life

· The importance of connection before correction

· The five elements of connection and how to apply them in your professional practice (or personal life!)

“Good teachers turn up to teach. Great teachers turn up to learn.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-future-generations-podcast-series-connecting-young-people

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Felicity Rose Sunderland Hall, a life coach and trainer, joins our host, Maisie Barlow, to share her transformative journey, from burnout in a corporate job, to embracing life coaching. Felicity discusses the profound personal growth she experienced through coaching, leading her to pursue it professionally in the south of France.

Felicity advocates making coaching more accessible to young people, both financially and socially; breaking misconceptions and considering how it is marketed, especially on social media. Felicity shares her experience working in different countries and emphasizes the need for transparency and honesty from the start when working with young people.

You will learn:

· How culture and technology impact coaching

· The value and potential long-term impact of coaching people at a young age

· Key points for coaches to consider when coaching young people

“I think there's a massive amount of work that needs to go in at the very initial stage of where you're explaining to a student or a young person the expectations of what they can be able to expect from coaching and the format that it's going to take.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-future-generations-podcast-series-impact-young-people

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Ashley Howard, CEO and founder of Forever Young People, joins our host Maisie Barlow, to share his passion for youth work. Ashley recounts his challenging youth, including time in a family refuge, and how mentorship helped him find his passion for working with young people which led to the founding of Forever Young People in 2019, and its evolution and growth since.

Ashley discusses the importance of emotional intelligence, personal growth, and community support. He shares his initiatives for alternative education, youth work, and community groups, including a mum-and-baby group. Discover the importance of authenticity and sensitivity and other practical tips for working with young people. This conversation highlights Ashley's dedication to empowering young people and his inspiring journey of personal and professional development.

You will learn:

· The challenges and rewards of mentoring and supporting young people

· The significance of equipping young people with practical life skills

· The importance of consistency and understanding the individual needs of young people

"People need money to live, 100%, but people need support to live. You need those things put in place for you to feel and have that desire to kind of want to push yourself, want to live that life, chase your purpose."

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-future-generations-podcast-series-support-young-people

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Simone Ujah, youth worker, coach and podcaster, joins our host Maisie Barlow, for the first powerful episode of this series. Simone shares her coaching journey that helped her develop a core sense of self and allows her to work with young people with deep authenticity and honesty.

Simone reflects on the challenges of addressing cultural differences and racism, drawing from personal stories, including her children's experiences with racial incidents at school and the gaslighting she subsequently received. Simone talks about the need for conversations and education around unconscious bias and equality, sharing how world events led her to start her Re-education podcast during lockdown. Simone discusses how culturally, respecting each person as an individual experience is key and we need to empower young people rather than support a victim mindset.

You will learn:

· The importance of authenticity and honesty when working with young people

· The importance of putting young people at the centre of conversations and providing space for exploration and troubleshooting

· The challenges of guiding (not preaching!) young people, with the need to respect their space and earn their respect

“How and when do we tell our children that they're going to experience some form of racism, whether it's in the workplace, in school? How do I equip my children with the awareness that not all people are like this from any background? But some people have this perception that you are beneath them, and they will do whatever's in their power to continue to make you feel like you are beneath them… And that is not the truth. You’re not.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-future-generations-podcast-series-youth-culture-racism

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Anthony Eldridge-Rogers, coach, supervisor, trainer and organizational consultant in human wellbeing and coaching, joins our host, Maxine Bell, for a deep dive into a coach’s practice of self-care. Anthony shares practical tips for integrating self-care into daily routines and the importance of community support.

This episode emphasizes the need for coaches to prioritize their mental well-being and find internal worth, challenging societal norms and fostering a supportive community for sustainable self-care practices. Learn of the impact of societal pressures and the importance of self-awareness and self-reflection. A beautiful conversation that will stretch your perspectives on what self-care really is.

You will learn:

· An overview of the components of holistic self-care

· How self-care is integral to mental health

· How self-care is not something we only do alone

"Self-care can actually take you forward into a deepening and an expansion of your experience of well-being and thriving, so it's not just a problem-solving tool; it's also a potential building tool."

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_mental-health-coaching-podcast-series-coaches-selfcare

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Jo Birch, therapist and supervisor, and Professor Andrew Reeves, researcher, therapist and coach, join host Maxine Bell, to explore the sensitive topic of suicide and suicide ideation in relation to coaching and supervision. They discuss the importance of coaches being prepared to support clients having suicidal thoughts, emphasizing the need for clear contracting, professional boundaries and direct communication.

The conversation highlights the emotional impact of suicide, the complexity of addressing it, and the significance of transparency and understanding. Jo and Andrew encourage bravery and honesty in conversations about suicide and recommend seeking training and support to navigate these challenges effectively. A highly practical and helpful conversation.

You will learn:

· How coaches can work effectively with suicidal clients

· How supervision can be helpful to support coaching with suicidal clients

· The importance of self-awareness/reflexivity in supporting ourselves in our work

"People who consider ending their life are ordinary people; they look like you and me and Andrew. You can't tell when you enter a coaching agreement with someone."

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_mental-health-coaching-podcast-series-suicide-ideation

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:

· WhatsApp Global Resources for Suicide Prevention

· Samaritans UK: Tel: 116 113 – Emergency helpline and suicide support

· Samaritans Ireland Tel: 116 123

· SHOUT Text SHOUT TO 85258 - A UK-based emergency mental health text helpline

· UK Helplines

· Find a Helpline Worldwide – just type in your country and topic

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Kate Brassington, trauma-informed coach, joins host Maxine Bell, to challenge the misconception that clients with trauma would not be present in a coaching session. Kate shares what coaches can do to become more trauma-aware and trauma-informed, to better serve clients and create a safe coaching environment. Learn the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD, the importance of staying present and curious in coaching, and the implications for ethical and safe practice. Kate tackles the fears and anxiety surrounding this topic and encourages coaches to seek supervision, and to continue educating themselves on trauma-informed practices.

You will learn:

· What trauma is and what trauma isn’t

· The need for coaches to be trauma-informed and the value of mental health first aid training

· Tips and ideas on how to look after yourself and your client

“A trauma-informed world is good for everyone. It’s a kinder, better place for everyone.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_mental-health-coaching-podcast-series-understanding-trauma

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:

· WhatsApp Global Resources for Suicide Prevention

· Samaritans UK: Tel: 116 113 – Emergency helpline and suicide support

· Samaritans Ireland Tel: 116 123

· SHOUT Text SHOUT TO 85258 - A UK-based emergency mental health text helpline

· UK Helplines

· Find a Helpline Worldwide – just type in your country and topic

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Frances Masters, founder of Fusion Therapeutic Coaching, joins host Maxine Bell to discuss how coaches can work safely and effectively with clients who have stress, anxiety or depression. Frances defines the three conditions, their signs and symptoms, and their impact on health and well-being. Learn about the Safe Space Model and the 4D worry technique. Frances’ pragmatic approach will enable your coaching practice and empower your clients.

You will learn:

· The power of listening and a holistic coaching approach

· Practical tips and tools for assessing and supporting clients' wellbeing

· The significance of addressing innate human needs for emotional wellbeing

“Just acknowledge that you're with a human being and a human being is going to have human needs. And if those needs are not met, they're going to be stressed or distressed in some way.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_mental-health-coaching-podcast-series-stress-anxiety-depression

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:

· WhatsApp Global Resources for Suicide Prevention

· Samaritans UK: Tel: 116 113 – Emergency helpline and suicide support

· Samaritans Ireland Tel: 116 123

· SHOUT Text SHOUT TO 85258 - A UK-based emergency mental health text helpline

· UK Helplines

· Find a Helpline Worldwide – just type in your country and topic

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David Britten, dual-trained therapist and coach, joins our host, Maxine Bell, for a deeper dive into what mental health and illness are, and what coaches and supervisors need to know and be able to do. David explains the difference between functional suffering, dysfunctional suffering and mental illness, and the importance of language and perspectives in shaping a holistic understanding of mental health. Emphasising the need for self-awareness and the role of supervision and supervisors, David also debunks the argument that therapy and coaching should be kept very separate. An insightful and necessary conversation that will benefit any coach or supervisor.

You will learn:

· The three functions of supervision for coaches supporting clients' mental health: normative, formative and restorative

· What supervisors need to know to support coaches around mental health

· The transformative potential of integrating coaching with therapeutic elements, especially for those grappling with mental health challenges

“Supervisors need to have a theoretical understanding and an awareness of the fact that there are different ways of framing mental illness, psychological distress, different languages for it that have different connotations for, for how we practice and what we see.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_mental-health-coaching-podcast-series-support-coaching-clients

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:

· WhatsApp Global Resources for Suicide Prevention

· Samaritans UK: Tel: 116 113 – Emergency helpline and suicide support

· Samaritans Ireland Tel: 116 123

· SHOUT Text SHOUT TO 85258 - A UK-based emergency mental health text helpline

· UK Helplines

· Find a Helpline Worldwide – just type in your country and topic

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Anne Calleja, Carol Whitaker, and Dearbhalla Baveira join host, Maxine Bell, in the first episode of our Exploring Mental Health in Coaching series. Our three guests are all part of the AC Mental Health special interest group, focused on creating educational content and best practice resources for coaches and supervisors.

In this episode, Anne, Carol, and Dearbhalla introduce what mental health means, what mental illness is, and the role of coaches or supervisors, along with some practical tips for yourself and your clients in supporting mental health wellbeing. They discuss the fears, challenges and issues faced by coaches and supervisors and encourage the coaching profession to be curious, brave and informed when dealing with mental health.

You will learn:

· How basic coaching skills can be used to recognise, identify and support clients having mental health issues

· The importance of reflective practice and supervision in understanding your own competency, capability and capacity as a coach.

· The ethical dilemmas a coach may face when dealing with mental health issues

“It’s inevitable that mental health is going to come into the coaching and supervision space.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_mental-health-coaching-podcast-series-concerns-coaching-supervision

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:

· WhatsApp Global Resources for Suicide Prevention

· Samaritans UK: Tel: 116 113 – Emergency helpline and suicide support

· Samaritans Ireland Tel: 116 123

· SHOUT Text SHOUT TO 85258 - A UK-based emergency mental health text helpline

· UK Helplines

· Find a Helpline Worldwide – just type in your country and topic

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Join our 2023 podcast hosts, Claudia Day, Mark Crossfield, Dr Julie Scanlon, Simone Sweeney, and Felicity Dwyer, as they reflect on their experiences hosting a podcast series for the Association for Coaching in this heart-warming conversation. They share their experiences meeting incredible guests to share coaching topics they both love, and the feedback from listeners. Be inspired by their passion and celebration of the world of coaching.

You will learn:

· The challenges and highlights of being a host

· The personal and professional benefits that ripple out from being a host

· What it’s like to work with the AC podcast team

“The process of hosting the podcast, having these beautiful conversations with real experts in their field and the way the AC provide support and guidance, and yet I felt I had complete creative control of the series.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_special-episodes-reflections-2023-podcasts

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Aubyn Howard, Krista Powell Edwards and Rachel Blackman return to join host, Felicity Dwyer, for a wonderful panel chat in the final episode of our Coaching the Whole Person series. Taking a deeper dive into what coaching the whole person means, they discuss the importance of presence over intervention, working with effluent and affluent parts of the nervous system, being aligned with your purpose, and understanding that the ecosystem of a human being sits within other systems. A warm and thoughtful conversation worth listening to.

You will learn:

· Who the whole person is and why it matters

· Ethical and contracting issues

· The importance of continuing development for coaches who want to work in depth with clients

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-the-whole-person-podcast-series-panel-chat

“The being (human) is creative, resourceful and whole and the coach’s job is attunement with that creative, resourceful and whole being, in however they turn up.”

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Beena Sharma, President of the Vertical Development Academy, joins our host Felicity Dwyer for an in-depth and fascinating discussion on Polarity Thinking in Vertical Development. Beena explains that polarity thinking exists unconsciously in all of us and is an incredible agent for change when it becomes explicit. She shares the wisdom contained in resistance, which is part of polarity thinking, defining it as a coaching tool that applies across all coaching frameworks. Beena describes how to integrate it with vertical development to help people develop greater maturity and ability to operate in a complex world.

You will learn:

· What polarity thinking and vertical development is

· It’s impact on individuals, organizations and society as a whole

· Six powerful examples of polarities within coaches themselves

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-the-whole-person-podcast-series-polarity-thinking-vertical-development

“The dance between two poles that are both positive, both are needed and our capacity to masterfully dance and integrate them is what polarity thinking is about.”

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Krista Powell Edwards, coach, facilitator and trainer, joins our host, Felicity Dwyer, to discuss a simple, but effective coaching model: logical levels. As an HR expert, Krista has many years of experience using this model with individuals and organizations, and she shares how logical levels can be used to resolve simple to complex issues with performance. She provides very clear and practical examples, the 4 P’s of time management, and discusses how this model can resolve issues of misalignment in organizations.

You will learn:

· What logical levels are and how to use them with clients

· How logical levels can also be used in a coach's own personal development

· How observing the intonations used in a client’s language can provide information on which level they are stuck in.

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-the-whole-person-podcast-series-logical-levels

“The six levels working together help us understand performance and what makes us perform and what doesn’t make us perform.”

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Jennifer Garvey-Berger, a leadership program designer and coach, joins our host, Felicity Dwyer to delve into the concept of adult development theory. They discuss how it aids in understanding the evolution of adults’ perspectives, and its role in leadership development. Jennifer explains why this theory is a game-changer in how we see ourselves, our clients, and the world – helping us to challenge our assumptions and take different perspectives. She highlights the need for coaches' own self-awareness and the necessity of intentional evolution to cope with the demands of modern life. A fascinating and invaluable conversation.

You will learn:

· What adult development theory is and why it is significant in coaching

· The interconnectedness of body, emotions and cognition in personal development and leadership

· The role of empathy

“The world is so complex. It's pushing us so much harder than humans have been pushed before, that we need to grow to keep up with it.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-the-whole-person-podcast-series-adult-development-theory

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Marian Way, director of Clean Learning, joins our host, Felicity Dwyer in a conversation about the principles of clean language and how to apply them to your coaching. They discuss how clean language coaching creates transformative changes for clients, extending their thinking and perspectives through a metaphorical landscape that is long-lasting. Marian gives real-life examples and a short live demo to demonstrate how clean language coaching works and how to incorporate it into coaching without exceeding your skill level or client contract.

You will learn:

· Clean language questions and processes

· Symbolic modelling and the use of spaces

· The importance of metaphors in clean language

“Clean Language helps you to access things that are often difficult to describe.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-the-whole-person-podcast-series-clean-language-coaching

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Hannah Turner, Gestalt psychotherapist and coach, joins our host, Felicity Dwyer, to explain the key principles of Gestalt coaching: supporting individuals and teams in their wholeness to bring about change. With a focus on experimentation and curiosity, dialogue can take various forms such as talking, movement, or artistic expression. She also discusses the boundaries between coaching and therapy, highlighting the need for ethical considerations. Hannah shares practical advice for incorporating Gestalt principles into coaching, encouraging further enquiry.

You will learn:

· The role of self-awareness and the coach-client relationship in Gestalt coaching

· The use of dialogue and experimentation

· The importance of field theory and understanding our interconnectedness

"Change happens when we become more of who we are, not when we try to be something we are not."

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-the-whole-person-podcast-series-gestalt-coaching

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Rachel Blackman joins our host, Felicity Dwyer in an enlightening conversation to discuss somatic coaching. They explore how this approach can lead to a deeper sense of presence and a new understanding of the body’s intelligence. Rachel guides Felicity through three short somatic exercises to demonstrate the value of physical sensations and how to use the information provided in a coaching session. Discover the importance of agency, good contracting, and re-contracting in coaching – letting the client’s resonant sense guide the process.

You will learn:

· The power of embodied intelligence and integration in coaching

· How to use movement, body language and metaphor as a tool

· How somatic coaching offers new perspectives, insights and ways of being for clients

“This idea of relating to the embodied experience as a sort of neck down experience and a kind of function rather than a territory of intelligence feels to me like a coming home and a deepening."

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-the-whole-person-podcast-series-somatic-coaching

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Aubyn Howard, co-founder of Psychosynthesis Coaching Ltd, joins our host, Felicity Dwyer, in our fascinating new podcast series: Coaching the Whole Person.

Aubyn shares the value of psycho-synthesis coaching, a holistic and integrative approach to psychology, especially with the current societal shifts towards purpose and authenticity in work and leadership. Their conversation explores the concept of the self and the coach's role in facilitating self-reflection. They also discuss the idea of connecting with one's will and higher purpose, and the benefits of learning more about psychosynthesis for deeper client work.

You will learn:

· What psychosynthesis coaching is and its value in current times

· About tri-focal vision and bridging the gap between reality and potential

· Working with different parts of the self and the importance of focusing on small steps towards a client’s potential

“Psychosynthesis is an inner exploration of us of our psychological world. It's an inner inquiry into the psycho-spiritual dimension.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-the-whole-person-podcast-series-psychosynthesis-holistic-approach

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Jeannette Marshall, Jeremy Lazarus and Chloë Garland, join host Simone Sweeney, for a wonderful panel chat in the final episode of the Getting Started as a Coach series. As they reflect on what they would have done differently as a new coach, they share their personal definitions of what coaching is, debunk myths, and discuss the challenges and rewards of coaching as well as what they wish for its future. In this warm and open conversation with over half a century of coaching between them, their love for this incredible profession will inspire and motivate.

You will learn:

· The importance of having the right support and overcoming imposter syndrome

· Marketing tips, utilizing networks, pricing, and understanding your value proposition

· The value of good training, accreditation and supervision

“It takes a lot of training, a lot of development, a lot of soul searching because we have to overcome our own challenges to be able to coach other people effectively.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_getting-started-coaches-podcast-series-panel-chat-valuable-insights-tips

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Tracy Sinclair is recognized as one of the Leading Global Coaches winners of the Thinkers50 Marshall Goldsmith Coaching Awards of 2019 and 2021, dedicated to the development of the coaching profession. She joins host, Simone Sweeney, to discuss the importance of continuing professional development (CPD) in the coaching industry and its role in the integrity of being a coach. Tracy advises new coaches on how, where, and when to develop their practice. She encourages them to focus on personal growth, be open to learning, and choose CPD activities that align with their interests as well as sharing the latest coaching trends.

You will learn:

· The importance of a learning mindset in coaching

· How to balance continuous learning with running a coaching business

· The many, varied ways coaches can grow and learn

“CPD is part of us engaging in something that we're inviting our clients to engage in, which is to be open, to learn, to change, to evolve, to develop.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_getting-started-coaches-podcast-series-continuing-professional-development

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Michelle Lucas, executive coach, trainer and coaching supervisor, joins our host, Simone Sweeney, to discuss the benefits and pitfalls of the quest to fill our coaching toolboxes. Michelle encourages coaches to consider how their underpinning coaching philosophy can guide their choices. She emphasizes the importance of embedding your current skillset before embarking on a series of new tools, as knowing when not to use a tool. This conversation encourages self-reflection and honesty when deciding how many tools and techniques we really need, highlighting the importance of using recognized and rigorously researched tools, and considering different learning styles in coaching practice.

In this podcast episode you will learn:

· How to think ethically about incorporating new techniques

· The benefits of consciously deepening as well as broadening your toolbox

· Some common tools and techniques, and the best way to learn them

"A good coaching tool will take somebody to somewhere they've not been before, and it will mobilize something."

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_getting-started-coaches-podcast-series-coaching-tools-techniques

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Mark Crossfield, accredited executive coach and licensed career coach, joins our host, Simone Sweeney to discuss what to expect when you get started in coaching. Mark shares his journey, emphasizing that it is not just coaching skills you will need for a thriving coaching practice, and sharing his perspective on success. Full of tips and practical advice that will help you build a foundation of success for your coaching business.

You will learn:

· The importance of effective organization, time management and relationship management

· The significance of defining a niche and the role of marketing

· Tips on pricing, business management tools and value exchanges

“Be authentic and relatable to your clients. Stay true to yourself and your unique coaching style, share personal experiences thoughtfully.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/getting-started-coaches-podcast-series/foundations-success-new-coaches

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Katy Mason, Corporate Executive Coach and Ashana Crichton, Master Executive Coach join our host, Simone Sweeney to discuss everything you need to know about accreditation and supervision. Katy and Ashana share their knowledge and personal experiences, how they have benefitted from supervision and accreditation, and why they are a good investment. This conversation provides you with the right questions to ask to help make the right choices for you.

You will learn:

· What accreditation and supervision are and why they matter

· The types of accreditation and supervision on offer

· How to choose the right accreditation and supervision for your own coaching practice

“Continuous professional development and staying current with essential accreditation and supervision have been the key to my growth."

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/getting-started-coaches-podcast-series-accreditation-supervision

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Ina Mulrooney, a leadership and executive coach and Victoria Liu, a master executive coach and business coach join our host, Simone Sweeney for this week's podcast episode. Together they explore the three main coaching professional bodies: the Association for Coaching (AC), the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). Listen as they share their experiences with all three organizations and the many benefits of belonging to at least one of them.

This conversation is packed with practical advice, personal experiences and valuable insights that will help you navigate your coaching journey, and discover the growth and development that can be gained by joining a professional body. Whether you’re a new coach or an experienced coach looking for fresh perspectives, this episode will provide valuable insights.

You will learn:

· Practical advice on choosing the right coaching body, considering factors such as cost, continuous professional development, member benefits and networking

· The power of community: the importance of finding a sense of belonging with like-minded people

· The importance of supervision and the types of support, offered by the professional bodies

“The trickiest part of moving from a corporate career to coaching is the isolation… the associations give you a chance to find your tribe, find people that you can resonate with and learn from.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/getting-started-coaches-podcast-series-coaching-professional-bodies

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Gina Lodge, Fellow member of the Association for Coaching, CEO and founder of World View Mentor jpins our host, Simone Sweeney for this week's episode. Gina brings her wealth of experience to explain the different coach training options and coaching models. She provides insight and knowledge to help new and aspiring coaches choose the best option for themselves.

Discover the difference between mentoring and coaching and the importance of community to a new coach with this informative conversation.

You will learn:

Why we need coaching models, the more popular models, and how they contribute
The benefits of training and accreditation, and their key element
Imposter syndrome for newly trained coaches - how co-coaching and community can help

“Coaching is definitely lifelong learning and I think that’s the really exciting thing.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/getting-started-coaches-podcast-series-essential-skills-qualities

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Welcome to a brand-new podcast series, Getting Started as a Coach, hosted by Simone Sweeney. Speaking from her own experience as a new coach in the last 12 months, Simone has created a helpful and practical series for new or aspiring coaches to guide them through the essentials of becoming a professional coach.

In our first episode, George Warren, coach, trainer and podcaster, joins Simone to define what the core of coaching is, the reasons for becoming a coach, and what qualities and skills are required. George debunks some common myths, encourages coaches to embrace their imperfections, and discusses how to use the nourishing space of supervision to become a better coach. Passionate about the humanity in coaching, George shares his vision for the future of coaching and his passion for its humanity. Essential listening for any new or aspiring coaches!

You will learn:

The different career paths and financial considerations of becoming a coach.
The value of intuition, kindness, empathy, and improvisation in building strong coaching relationships.
How to find a balance between continuous learning and practical application

“As a coach, you’re stepping into the client’s world as opposed to bringing the client into your world.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/getting-started-coaches-podcast-series-essential-skills-qualities

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In the final episode of our Coaching Women podcast series, Dr. Julie Scanlon is joined by coach Trish Brady, who specializes in coaching women going through significant life and work transitions. Their conversation focuses on mature women over 40 and the specific challenges and life questions these women face.

Trish has been a coach for over 20 years and her passion for coaching mature women is clear as she shares her experience, knowledge, and skills to demonstrate the rewards of this type of coaching. They examine the societal roles and work-life balance demands placed on women, which can sometimes consume them, and how the coaching space allows them to examine what is happening on a deeper level to then create, sometimes seismic, changes in their lives.

Listen as they discuss ageism, sexism, and the importance of having presence as a coach, with the ability to sit with the complexity of issues presented. Learn about “unconditional positive regard” that allows assumptions to be challenged to support a deeper exploration with a client. An inspiring end to a thought-provoking series.

“It’s getting the sense of who they are as a human being, beyond the roles and tasks of everyday life that often consume them at that stage of life.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-women-podcast-series-mature-life-transitions

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In this podcast episode, host Dr Julie Scanlon is joined by Professor Christina Hughes, founder of Women-Space, to explore the challenges that relate to women who work in academia. From wondering what to wear at that ‘big’ meeting to anxiety about menopausal symptoms; from the work of family care to the authority gap, Christina and Julie discuss how women face the weight of the world even before they have left their homes.

They examine how career trajectories are different for many women and how the demands of academia and work can lead to self-sacrifice and loss of identity. Christina discusses the many benefits that coaching conversations have for women, from enabling them to simply be heard, to supporting women to flourish on their own terms.

“Women generally have a ‘myself last syndrome’... if you're facing two greedy institutions, your work and family, where does your own health and wellbeing go?”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-women-podcast-series-women-academia

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In this podcast episode our host, Dr Julie Scanlon, is joined by Robert Laycock, co-founder of Yes We Can Community and North East Together, aimed at developing social change leadership. In this honest and poignant conversation, Robert “walks his talk” as he shares his own experiences and discusses the importance of diversity and representation in the not-for-profit and charity sectors, particularly in leadership roles.

Robert shares data on the lack of leadership diversity in charity boards and trustees and the impact this has on decision-making. He discusses his experiences in matching coaches with clients, highlighting the importance of choice in the process. They also delve into the role of coaching and mentoring in addressing these challenges and promoting systemic change. Robert emphasizes the need for more inclusive coaching practices and the importance of self-awareness and education in navigating power dynamics. This episode includes a very real call to action for the coaching industry.

“We need more from the coaching industry to think about our diversity, and our comfort with not doing anything about it. We shouldn't be comfortable with that at all.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-women-podcast-series-notforprofit-charity-sectors

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In this podcast episode, our host, Dr Julie Scanlon, is joined by Coach and Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Ellie Highwood, to discuss how to coach women and men in male-dominated sectors of the workplace and how coaching at the individual level intersects with systemic change.

An ex-scientist and academic, Ellie understands very well some of the challenges faced by women in male-dominated sectors. In this interview, she shares her experiences of the pivotal moments that bring women to coaching, the overt and more covert discrimination and inequity that exists, and the importance of recognizing intersectionality. Ellie examines the role and responsibilities of coaches and gives advice on how to support women navigating an inequitable system, and how to work with male leaders to encourage a longer-term systemic change.

“There can be a lot of internal pressure that women have to be strong, more perfect... a role model for younger women.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-women-podcast-series-male-dominated-sectors

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Our host, Dr Julie Scanlon, is joined by Ngozi Lyn Cole in this powerful, thought-provoking conversation discussing the importance of inclusion and diversity in coaching. Ngozi highlights the lack of representation and options for marginalized groups, emphasizing the need for coaches who can understand and relate to their clients' experiences: the value of truly seeing someone in a coaching relationship.

Julie and Ngozi both share poignant personal stories to emphasize the need for greater representation in the coaching world and discuss the power dynamics and inequities that exist in the coaching space. Ngozi shares useful tips, resources, and questions that coaches can use with clients, and the important role coaches have in promoting inclusion and creating positive change.

“Coaching, like many professions, is not representative of the wider society.”

To meet our host, listen to this live interview on LinkedIn here

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-women-podcast-series/diversity-inclusion

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Welcome to our new podcast series: Coaching Women. In this episode, our host, Dr Julie Scanlon is joined by Geraldine Gallacher, CEO of the Executive Coaching Consultancy and author of "Coaching Women: Changing the System, Not the Person." They discuss coaching women in the context of advancing systemic change and achieving gender equality.

Geraldine shares her experiences in coaching women and highlights the challenges they face, particularly in relation to motherhood, career progression and leadership roles. She reiterates her belief that it is about fixing the system, not the person, by providing coaching interventions earlier in women’s careers. Geraldine emphasizes the need for inclusivity, and the power of engaging men in the conversation for the benefit of enriching their lives too. She discusses the role of coaches in systemic change and believes that true authenticity requires clients to have some sense of who the coach is and the perspective they bring to the conversation. Our conversation underlines her belief that a more inclusive society is achievable and encourages listeners not to lose hope in the face of what feels like the last gasps of totalitarianism happening globally.

“Until we see it, we don’t see, and we swallow the idea we are living in an equitable society.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-women-podcast-series/systemic-change

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Welcome to a special episode of the AC podcast where we pay tribute to our colleague, mentor and friend, Darren Robson, who passed away earlier this year, aged 50. Darren was the Global Director of the Association for Coaching, founder of the MOE Foundation and a true visionary and leader. On a more personal level, to many individuals, he was an invisible hand supporting them to be the best version of themselves.

Darren was passionate about helping others find their voice and believed podcasts were a powerful medium for allowing this to happen – creating meaningful and thought-provoking content for the coaching community. This podcast has his drive, curiosity, passion, vision, and courage to have difficult conversations running through it. He knew how to connect people and brought us together as a team, a place where we know we can be ourselves and carry forward his belief in us and what we create.

It was an honour to create an episode where we share clips of Darren speaking in previous podcast episodes interspersed with our reactions and experience of knowing this incredible man. Even if you didn't know Darren, you will be inspired to see the impact one person can have on others and the legacy he left behind. Those who knew him will be touched to hear his voice again and reflect on the difference he made in your own life. We were lucky to know him, and the world was fortunate to have him. Enjoy your new adventures, Darren!

“If Darren was in the room, you knew everyone's voice mattered, and it was safe to speak your mind.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/special-episodes-darren-robson-memories

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In this final podcast episode of our Career Coaching series, our host, Mark Crossfield, is joined by Liane Hambly, consultant, author and trainer with over 30 years’ experience in career development. This thought-provoking conversation addresses the specific professional development and continuing education that career coaches need.

Learn the importance of carefully assessing which areas of professional development are most crucial for individual practice and the importance of continuous learning and reflection. Liane shares some useful models she uses and provides an invaluable list of resources (available in the AC website show notes). They also discuss the benefits of professional organizations, supervision, and peer support learning as well as the value of creating a personal professional development plan. A wonderful episode, full of practical insights for career coaches.

“Discomfort is part of learning: not pleasant, but definitely the most useful.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/discover-career-coaching-podcast-series-professional-development-continuing-education

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Our podcast host, Mark Crossfield, is joined by Suzanne Penny, career coach and trainer, for this enlightening discussion about how coaches can support organizations and employees through the difficult transition of redundancy.

Suzanne’s coaching has been shaped by her lived experience and drives her passion to prove that redundancy can be reframed as a time of transformation, rather than crisis. Learn what outplacement is, what the process typically involves, the key challenges employees face when redundancy strikes and how to guide clients through this career transition.

Suzanne also addresses the impact of the pandemic and hybrid working on redundancy practices, as well as the importance of receiving feedback and keeping a positive mindset. Full of tips and suggestions, this is a must-listen podcast episode if you are a coach or an organization supporting employees through redundancy.

“How organizations say goodbye is as important as how they say hello”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/discover-career-coaching-podcast-series-redundancy-outplacement

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Join our podcast host, Mark Crossfield, in this educational conversation with Salma Shah, author of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Coaching. Salma emphasizes the need for coaches to give time and space to the lived experiences of marginalized groups and to contract for courageous, real conversations.

Learn why having a coach is crucial for clients from marginalized groups, who may face additional challenges in the workplace, to assist personal growth at a deep level to move someone from good to great: levelling the playing field and giving everyone an equal opportunity to succeed.

Salma shares the challenges she has faced, advice for coaches, prejudice and bias in coaching, exploring identity, and the need for training and continuous development. Learn about the lack of diversity in internal coaching pools, and how this lack of representation can hinder the development of talent pipelines and the success of marginalized groups in the workplace. Every coach needs to listen to this conversation!

"Coaching without diversity, equity, and inclusion is like driving blindfolded."

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/discover-career-coaching-podcast-series-equity-inclusion-belonging

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Enjoy this practical and honest conversation between our podcast host, Mark Crossfield, and Accredited Master Executive Coach, Supervisor and Author, Julia Menaul, an about the ethical considerations specific to career coaching.

Learn what the similarities and differences of ethics are for career coaches and how to coach in an ethical way, from the marketing of your business and chemistry calls, to contracting and the coaching journey.

Julia describes some typical ethical challenges that can befall career coaches and how to handle them inside and outside of coach supervision, giving some practical examples. They also discuss the benefits of coaching supervision and the need to be truthful and honest in supervision to stay accountable and develop professionally. Finally, Julia provides some resource recommendations to help coaches stay up-to-date and deepen their understanding of this important subject.

“Contracting is everything…what are you saying yes and no to?”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/discover-career-coaching-podcast-series-ethical-considerations

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Join our podcast host Mark Crossfield, in this engaging conversation with Natasha Stanley, career change specialist and head coach at Careershifters. Listen as they walk us through the process of how to successfully help clients through a career change, discussing the Careershifters methodology, techniques and community that have helped 100,000s of clients transition into new careers.

Natasha emphasizes the need for clients to gain self-knowledge by identifying their values, desires, and interests and to act, test, and validate ideas in low-risk ways to discover what it is they really want to do. She stresses the importance of helping clients embrace the messiness of career change, navigate uncertainty, and celebrate the small wins. Learn how to make the process fun, surprising, and experimental for clients.

Listen to learn more about the transformative power of career change beyond simply finding a new job, to positively impact one's health, relationships, self-esteem, and overall sense of self.

"Being able to lead with curiosity and help participants and clients to be open to the possibility of being gloriously surprised is huge.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/discover-career-coaching-podcast-series-career-change

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In this podcast episode our host, Mark Crossfield, interviews Rob Nathan, a career coach and trainer with over 40 years of experience, about the role of self-assessment tools in career coaching. They discuss the benefits of using self-assessment tools in providing focus, managing time, and allowing the coachee to reflect between sessions.

Rob shares some specific exercises that he uses with coaching clients and how he determines which assessment tool to use with a particular client or situation. Learn about the five-stage process of career coaching and the different tools used at each stage.

Discover how the use of these tools to aid the coaching conversation often leads to the coachee reclaiming part of themselves they had lost. In coming for help with their career, they discover more about who they are, encouraged to take a longer-term view and a ‘stretching reality.’ This interesting episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for career coaches at any stage of their practice.

“It's about reclaiming their own power, so that they can actually say, this is me. I'm not my parents, I am not my peers who are doctors, lawyers or accountants. I am me and I want to do what is right for me.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/discover-career-coaching-podcast-series-self-assessment-tools

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In this podcast episode, our host, Mark Crossfield is joined by coach, author and TEDx speaker, Kate Trafford to discuss how career coaches can better understand their clients' values, goals, and motivations. Kate's coaching approach focuses on identifying her client's zone of genius, which is the unique combination of strengths, skills, motivations, passions, and experiences.

They discuss the importance of a discovery call and how it helps to manage expectations and scope. Learn how to elicit authentic outcomes for both a client’s career and your work together, how to ensure profiling tools are used appropriately and as authentically as possible and how to help clients at any career stage find authentic inspiration. Kate also differentiates between the internal and external conflict a client may have and the different coaching approaches needed to help them move forward. Enjoy this rich and inspiring conversation and support your clients to truly understand themselves and make informed decisions about their careers and lives.

“An important part of our role as a coach is to make sure, our client’s goals are actually theirs and not something they were conditioned to pursue or trained to want.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/discover-career-coaching-podcast-series-values-motivations-strengths-goals

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Welcome to our fabulous new podcast series about Career Coaching. In this episode, seasoned Career Coach and host, Mark Crossfield, is joined by Associate Professor at Warwick University, Gill Frigerio. A leading expert in the field of Career Studies and Coaching, Gill explains what career coaching is and its important role in helping individuals find fulfilling work, navigate career transitions, and improve job performance.

Learn the unique differences between career coaching and other forms of coaching, and the common challenges and approaches that coaches use to address them. Discover the effectiveness of career coaching and the theoretical frameworks that inform it. Gill looks at the role of technology and helps you look into the future as a career coach – making you better prepared for what’s next.

"You’re not just doing the one-to-one work; you’re facilitating learning in lots of different ways.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/discover-career-coaching-podcast-series-introduction-career-coaching

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Our informative, inspiring podcast series on Coaching Tools and Approaches comes to a close this week with this fantastic panel chat. Our host, Claudia Day, is in conversation with Coaching Psychologist, Supervisor, and Lecturer, Dr. Andrea Giraldez-Hayes; art-based Executive Coach and Trainer, Anna Sheather and Leadership Coach and Tutor using improvisation, Julie Flower, about the use of visual and expressive creative coaching approaches.

They each share how they integrate their different approaches such as art, mark-making, improvisation, photography, objects and music to create a powerful and impactful coaching experience for their clients. Learn why and when they use these approaches and how they contract and maintain psychological safety, as well as the research and benefits expressed by clients. This conversation invites coaches to be brave, experience and experiment with creative tools and de-bunks the idea you have to be an artist to be a creative coach.

“The unlocking and quickness of the process – that really catches people by surprise.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-visual-expressive-tools

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In this penultimate episode of our Coaching Tools and Approaches series, our host Claudia Day is joined by Trainer, Coach and Facilitator, Michael Cahill, to talk about the fascinating topic of constellations and systemic coaching. Michael explains the importance of understanding the systems we operate in, our need for belonging and the impact of discovering who we are loyal to.

Discover the main principles that underpin healthy systems that are used in a constellation approach: time, place, and balance of exchange. Learn how constellations look to the past to reveal hidden patterns of behaviour that once identified can be changed, and why using the ‘wisdom of the body’ rather than just rational cognitive thinking is so significant. Michael demonstrates this in an interesting live coaching demo and discussion. This episode is full of insights into behaviour and relationships, and ways to identify resources to help your clients move forward.

“A constellation illuminates the hidden patterns and connection in what’s going on and as soon as we see that we can do something different.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-constellations

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Claudia Day is joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Joe Oliver, to discuss Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its application in coaching. Joe explains the main principles of the ACT model, psychological flexibility, and the importance of gaining observational distance to thoughts and feelings. Learn the evidence-based benefits of ACT in coaching and how it links with other coaching approaches. Experience a live demo of the ACT approach as well as a post-demo discussion.

Discover the impact of technology on coaching, including the potential future of AI coaching and the benefits of using ACT in teamwork and group interventions. Joe's insights and advice are invaluable for coaches looking to expand their toolkits and help their clients achieve psychological flexibility.

"It's not about getting rid of the thoughts or proving them right or wrong, it's simply having some space so I can observe them and ask myself questions like is this workable to me?"

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-acceptance-commitment-coaching

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Join our host Claudia Day, as she becomes a coachee in a live demo, with her guest and Cognitive Behavioural Coach (CBC), Rob Willson. Listen as Rob demonstrates the curiosity and skills that help Claudia understand and find solutions for what appears a simple problem. As she discovers and Rob states, “It’s always a little deeper than you think it’s going to be.”

Following the demo, they discuss the benefits and challenges of using technology with this approach as well as how efficient CBC is when used in a group or team setting.

“Our job is to filter all the knowledge and techniques we deliver and show great curiosity in our client’s growth, development and wellbeing, rather than try to be too clever.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-cognitive-behavioural-coaching

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This week, Claudia Day is joined by Dr Rob Willson, an experienced cognitive behavioural practitioner and trainer, in part one of their in-depth discussion on Cognitive Behavioural Coaching (CBC).

In this first conversation, they discuss what CBC is, why and how it works and how coaches can put this into practice. As a therapist, Rob shares why he became interested in coaching and why cognitive behavioural theories and practice align well with coaching, particularly in the workplace.

Learn about the research and empirical evidence that assists this approach and examples of performance situations that arise in the workplace. Discover how CBC can help, as well as what other approaches are it’s ‘closest cousins’.

“Where is the focus of your attention? Internally or externally?”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-cognitive-behavioural-coaching

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In this week’s episode our host, Claudia Day, is joined by Medical Doctor, Coach and Coach Trainer, Dr Tim Anstiss. They discuss Motivational Interviewing, which Tim describes as “not just effective, but efficient.”

Tim has 19 years of experience with this compassionate, caring and person-centred approach that focuses on the belief that the client has all the resources they need to move forward, they just need help getting unstuck. Learn some of the theory and science behind MI, what the principles and processes are, and how well it integrates with other approaches. You don’t have to be a coach to use this technique, but Tim knows how well it works as a coaching approach to help change people’s lives. He hopes that this discussion will encourage further investigation.

“Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based conversation: over 2000 studies show it works.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-motivational-interviewing

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In this week’s informative, lively podcast episode, our host, Claudia Day is joined by clinical and coaching psychologist Dr Suzy Green, founder and CEO of The Positivity Institute, to discuss solution-focused coaching.

Suzy shares her integrative approach using positive psychology, solution-focused and strength-based approaches. Learn what solution-focused coaching is in practice and hear it demonstrated in a short live coaching demo. Suzy explains the Hope Theory and why she believes it is integral to coaching. She shares the uses of a strength-based approach and provides a number of solution-focused questions to get you started. A great overview of a powerful coaching approach!

“Just because we are being solution-focused it doesn’t mean we’re not addressing the problem.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-solution-focused

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Welcome to another podcast episode with the Association for Coaching: helping you uncover the deep insights, knowledge, tools and strategies you need to take your coaching practice to the next level. In this week’s episode our host, Claudia Day, is joined by executive coach, author and academic, and leading expert Christian van Nieuwerburgh to discuss positive psychology coaching.

Learn about positive psychology coaching: the history and theories behind it, its impact, and using examples, how it can be applied in your coaching practice. Christian’s passion is infectious and will leave you curious to learn more about this effective, evidence-based coaching approach.

“Positive psychology is the science of optimal human functioning – human beings at their best.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-positive-psychology

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Professor of Applied Neuroscience, Patricia Riddell, joins our host Claudia Day, to explain why it is so important for coaches to understand and apply neuroscience techniques in coaching.

Patricia explains why understanding how we learn, remember, make decisions and create our own emotional responses can empower coaches to improve their practice and provide more effective coaching for clients. Learn how having knowledge of neuroscience has the power to help us persuade clients they can change, and to understand why they may not have. Enjoy listening to a live demo of applied neuroscience as our host is coached by Patricia. Improve your coaching skills and knowledge with this practical and informative conversation.

“I feel if you were a coach who didn’t know about neuroscience, you’d be like a mechanic who doesn’t know how a car works.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-applied-neuroscience

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Welcome to our new podcast series on Coaching Tools – invaluable information for new or experienced coaches wanting to develop their practice. In this first episode, Jonathan Passmore, Qing Wang and Yi-Ling Lai join our host Claudia Day, to share their meta-analysis research and expertise on the effectiveness of integrative coaching.

Learn the distinction between eclectic and integrative coaching: why coaching practitioners need to be familiar with various coaching tools, the learning required, and how you can turn that into an integrative approach. They discuss how an integrative model supports the ‘whole person:’ relationships, behaviours, emotions, conscious and unconscious cognition as well as the environment and system they are in. An insightful, intelligent conversation between three experienced coaches and academics.

“Cognitive, relationships, self-awareness, behaviours, emotions; no one style of coaching can work on all this.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-integrative-ecletic-coaching

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In this bonus episode our host, Rob Lawrence, speaks to Dr Richard Hale about Action Learning. Bridging the gap between our Team Coaching series and our next series, Coaching Tools, this is a fascinating, thought-provoking conversation about a technique that can work alongside coaching and mentoring.

Learn what Action Learning is, its benefits and challenges, and its relevance in tackling organizational challenges of the future. Richard explains how, unlike other learning and development techniques, Action Learning takes place in the flow of work as a way of developing leadership capability. He shares his Action Learning Question method as applied to the business and public sectors. Described as “extremely relevant” this is a conversation you will want to hear!

“In Action Learning there is no learning without action and there is no action without learning.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-action-learning

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In this special episode our host, Maxine Bell, is joined by Dr Declan Woods, the AC’s Global Head of Team Coaching Standards and Accreditation. Declan will be announcing the release date and lots of practical information about the AC’s brand-new Team Coaching Accreditation Scheme!

This is a labour of love for Declan and the many others who have worked hard to create a practical scheme, for both individual practitioners and coach trainers. Learn why the scheme was created, what it is, who it is for and how you can prepare for it. The scheme involves research and collaboration across the globe to ensure it is diverse and suitable for all. Declan shares the many benefits and explains how you can find out more.

“The heart of the scheme is fitness to practice: the practical element of coaching teams.” -Declan Woods

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-team-coaching-accreditation

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In their final session together, Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong complete their introduction to team coaching by discussing in more detail what change means and how that change can happen in a team coaching session.

Learn about Arnold Beisser’s ‘Paradoxical Theory of Change’ and three meta-skills that a coach can use to increase awareness and develop active experiments.

If you enjoyed this series, please tune in to our next episode to hear some exciting new developments and opportunities from the AC, for all team coaches and those who are considering becoming one. Not to be missed!

“How do we land that new-found awareness? Make use of it in service of change?”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-technology-change

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What does a coach need to consider in preparing to coach a team? Find out in episode five of our team coaching series with Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong. Using the STS model of Self (the coach), Team and Situation, they discuss what you need to consider before committing to coach a particular team.

With a series of interesting questions to ask yourself as well as examples from their own experience, Georgina and Allard empower team coaches to know themselves, know their own boundaries, and be able to clearly assess whether a team understands their own commitments and responsibilities in participating in coaching. Learn more about how to evaluate the psychological safety in a team and who you are actually representing.

“The art of it is us navigating the multiple stakeholders’ needs and finding a way to get a clear focus for the work.”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-team-coaching-readiness

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Learn about the importance of good contracting in episode four of our Team Coaching series with Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong. Together they explore what contracting is and talk about ‘Big C’ contracting which includes ‘the 6 P’s’ of purpose, practicalities, professional, power, psychology and partnership.

Georgina and Allard go on to explain the equally important ‘Little C’ contracting, discuss the use of Clare Pedrick’s STOKeRS model and the challenges for coaches in supporting decision-making in teams as well as the various models of contracting that can be used by team coaches. Enjoy this informative and thought-provoking episode.

“Too much contracting can stifle the process and too little can create problems.”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-contracting-team-coaches

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In this episode, Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong begin their conversation identifying what a team is as opposed to a group, what competencies are, and how they create a framework for good practice. Using a Team Coaching Wheel created by Georgina, they look more closely at specific team coaching competencies, such as a ‘focus on relationships in the system’ and ‘working with power and authority.’

Using real-life examples, tools and powerful coaching questions, Georgina and Allard provide honest, reflective, and practical information to support your team coaching practice, or help you explore team coaching as something you would like to try. They highlight issues that can arise and suggest solutions in this informative, passionate conversation.

“Focusing on relationships in the system is about serving the team collectively, focusing on the ‘we’ whilst valuing the I.”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-team-coaching-competencies

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In episode two of our Team Coaching series, Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong take a deeper dive into what they understand real team coaching to be. They re-examine what the core of coaching is about, and look at what can happen when a coach shifts from one-to-one coaching to working with teams.

Join us as they discuss the different phases that occur in team coaching and explain the Team Coaching Competencies Wheel, as well as share invaluable insights about the centre of that wheel: the philosophy and stance of the coach. You will learn more about the use of mantras that can help you stay present as a coach, the power of presence, and the use of self and active experiments.

“Change happens when we help the team become more than what they are.”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-real-team-coaching

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Welcome to the first episode in our new podcast series on team coaching. Our two hosts, Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong of the Team Coaching Studio, will be holding informative conversations to share their expertise and passion for this topic.

In this first episode, they explain why team coaching is becoming a necessity in creating real change in how teams and leaders work, and why they believe it is a key part of the future of coaching. They discuss the difference between team coaching and other modalities, such as facilitation and learning and development, evidencing how team coaching is more sustainable and impactful, as well as the role of team leaders and the support team coaching offers. This a helpful podcast for team coaches, those considering team coaching, and organizations and businesses wanting to understand what team coaching can offer.

“The team is not just the sum of the parts, it is more than the sum of the parts, it is the alchemy of the sum of the parts.”

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www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-team-coaching-approach

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Join us for this heart-warming and inspiring conversation with our four podcast hosts of 2022: Claudia Day, Rob Lawrence, Maxine Bell and George Warren. Listen as they reflect on their experiences as hosts – what drove them to become hosts, what the experience was like and the incredible ripple effects from it.

The conversation broadens out into developments in coaching that are reflected in the podcast topics as well as why podcasts are relevant, powerful (and free) learning and development tools. Will you be brave enough to accept the invite and the challenge we offer? Listen in and find out.

“As a host, a podcast is a tremendously powerful self-growth tool.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC_at_20-Reflections_on_our_2022_podcast_series_hosts

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In our final episode, celebrating 20 years of the Association for Coaching, our host Rob Lawrence is joined by the CEO and Co-founder of the AC, Katherine Tulpa and Gina Lodge, the AC Area Chair of the UK, Africa and India as they look forward to the future and the focus of the AC.

They acknowledge that the world we live in is changing more rapidly than ever and the place coaching has in creating a better future. As Gina states, “Coaching is a chance for change…it changes people.” Learn about the core skills that make coaching powerful, the role and development of leader coaches, and the importance of coaching youth. They discuss the optimism in coaching in being able to support Corporations, Business and Coaching Schools, and individuals. Be inspired by their passion to make coaching truly global as it becomes the new style of leadership.

“To stay relevant and have future focus is good but also create that future too.”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20series_Future_Vision

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In this penultimate episode of our AC at 20 series, our host Rob Lawrence is joined by Geoffrey Abbot, AC Global Advisory Panel member; Ian Mitchell, Chair of the AC Northwest Europe area and part of the Supervision SIG; and Victoria Leath, AC's Head of Corporate Membership & Accreditation and Head of International Growth.

Drawing on their own experiences as well as literature and theory, these three powerhouses of coaching come together in a thought-provoking conversation to discuss current practice, future directions and explore developments in coaching through an international and intercultural lens.

Discover how different forms of coaching have emerged that challenge some of the traditional foundations in 'western' practices and thinking. Hear how alternative cultural frames are being applied - including indigenous perspectives challenging colonial perspectives of leadership and coaching. Learn about the increasing diversity and flexibility in the way coaching is emerging globally – culturally, systemically, and individually.

“The value of meeting people from different cultures is it challenges perspectives around the idea of coaching.”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC_at_20_series_International_Trends_in_Coaching

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This week our host, Rob Lawrence, is joined by two regional chairs from opposite sides of the world: Eva Chan is the regional chair for Greater China and Jacqueline Scannell the regional chair for Ireland. Despite coming from two very different cultures they share a common passion for coaching and connection, both locally and globally.

Learn about the fascinating differences, opportunities, and challenges they both face in their individual areas. Eva and her committed team are creating an impact in Greater China, with four distinct regions and three languages. Jacqueline harnesses passion and humility to improve the quality and type of support the AC can give in Ireland. Hear about the pros of accreditation for executive coaches, the value of supervision, co-coaching and virtual coaching cafes. A wonderful conversation celebrating coaching as an international profession.

“Local members in China are seeing the AC as an international organization.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC_at_20_series_Connecting_Across_the_World_Ireland_China

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC_at_20_series_GlobalVoices3_Connecting_Across_the_World_Ireland_China

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In this episode, we welcome Anita Sauvage, the AC’s Regional Chair of France, and Dr. Umut Ahmet Tarakci, Founder and Regional Chair of AC Turkey. Anita and Umut join our host, Rob Lawrence to share their personal and cultural experiences of coaching in their countries and how the AC is supporting their efforts.

In this warm and fascinating conversation, Umut and Anita take us on the evolutionary journey of coaching in France and Turkey over the last 20 years. Once viewed with doubt and scepticism, coaching is now legally recognised as a profession and a genuine solution to problems in the world.

Learn about the personal impact coaching has had on them and how being part of the AC has helped them grow and develop as coaches. Discover the language barriers they have faced; the challenge of raising standards and ethics; the impact of AI technology as well as the importance of coaching future generations. This a valuable conversation to broaden your perspectives on coaching and the impact it is having across the globe.

“The AC helps coaches grow and understand with the inclusion of cultural differences.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC_@_20series_Coaching_Evolution_in_France_and_Turkey

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In this podcast episode, we hear from three passionate coaches from across the AC’s global community. Our host, Rob Lawrence, is joined by Sarah Tennyson, AC Regional Chair USA, East Coast; Michael Cullen, AC Regional Co-Chair Canada and Oliver Johnston, who was the AC Inaugural Chair of Ireland and is a member of the Global Advisory Board as well an AC Ireland lifelong honorary member.

In this enlivening conversation, our guests discuss what makes the AC different from other coaching professional bodies. Learn about their personal journeys with coaching, what they love about both the AC and coaching, and why accreditation is such a deep and valuable learning experience. Building on previous conversations, they examine the importance of coaching supervision, the challenges coaching faces today, and what they see in the future of coaching.

“I’d encourage organizations to get accredited coaches. Make sure they can do the job.”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20series_Coaching_Professionalism_Passion_Purpose

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Our 20-year celebration continues as our host, Rob Lawrence is joined by Hetty Einzig, the AC’s Strategy Director of Publications and Executive Editor of Coaching Perspectives magazine; Ian McDermott, AC Ambassador for Innovation and Collaboration; Smaranda Dochia, Director of Digital Learning and Podcasts, and David Rothauser, a contributor to AC Group Supervision Cohort groups.

As leaders in their fields, they take a deep dive into the idea that remaining a student, open to learning and personal growth, is in fact the secret of coaching mastery – making it accessible to every committed coach. Learn about how coaching has shifted from a focus on tools to including partnership and collaboration. Discover how the AC is addressing the issues of our age and is creating continuous, varied opportunities for learning and professional development for coaches across the world. A rich and fascinating episode!

“True mastery means you are a lifelong learner – a journey of humility.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20series_LearningCPD_H.Einzig_I.McDremott_S.Dochia_D.Rothauser

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Three incredible coaches: Jane Upton, Head of Accreditation and Standards for the Association for Coaching in Spain, Adrian Green, a member of the AC UK Regional Leadership Team, and Angela Dunbar, who is an Honorary Life Fellow of the AC, join our host Rob Lawrence to discuss their contributions to the AC and the world of coaching over the last 20 years.

Learn how the culture of openness, warmth and learning opportunities at the AC has helped them develop their coaching practice and make a real difference to individuals, organizations and the wider world. They discuss co-coaching, coaching cafes, the impact of coaching on leadership, and coaching’s evolution, challenges and results. Join them in this mini-coaching ‘café’ to be inspired on your own coaching journey.

“The AC has been a window for us to have more cutting-edge tools and practices”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20series_Members Voice_JaneUpton_AdrianGreen_AngelaDunbar

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Four leading coaching professionals, Jeanette Marshall, Declan Woods, Carol Whitaker and Anne Calleja, join our host, Rob Lawrence to discuss why the Association for Coaching promotes best practices to raise the standards of coaching worldwide. Learn how the AC aims to inspire and champion coaching excellence, advance the coaching profession and make a sustainable difference to individuals, organizations and society.

Learn about the AC core competencies for accreditation, their benefits, the importance of coaching supervision and how that can prepare you for accreditation. The AC offers extensive support for accreditation and supervision, as well as special interest groups. If you would like to learn more about how accreditation, supervision or learning paths can help you to develop as a coach, this panel chat is an essential listen.

“Our clients and our teams deserve great quality work.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20series_ExcellenceStandard_Marshall_Woods_Whitaker_Calleja

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This week, two key influencers, Carol Wilson and Philippe Rosinski, join our host, Rob Lawrence to share their incredible journeys as award-winning coaches, coach trainers, and contributors to the Association for Coaching. Both are pioneers in their fields: Carol created Culture at Work leadership and coach training programmes for global corporates and Philippe is a leader in intercultural and global coaching.

With over 40 years of experience between them, they generously share their key insights into the world of coaching: the challenges, changes and impact it creates. Learn why the AC’s ‘spirit of generosity and openness’ has meant they have supported and contributed to the AC for many years. They discuss culture, vulnerability, and the future of coaching. Be inspired by their knowledge, passion, and desire to create a better world through this amazing profession.

“The quality of human relationships is at the heart of coaching.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20series_KeyInfluencers_Rosinski_Wilson

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The Association for Coaching Co-founders, Katherine Tulpa and Alex Szabo join our host, Rob Lawrence to celebrate the AC’s 20-year anniversary. Together, they share how a seed of an idea became a reality and the vision, passion and values that drove it forward to become the highly respected global professional body it is today.

Learn how the AC started, how it grew, where we are today, and what we offer our members. Katherine and Alex celebrate all the people who have contributed to the AC, the continuing pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit, and the genuine global community that has been created. Learn what sets it apart from other professional bodies, the impact the AC has had on coaching, and the ripple effects for individuals, organizations, and businesses.

“We wanted the AC to be for coaching, not just coaches.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20PodcastSeries_Katherine_Tulpa_and_Alex_Szabo

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Tabitha Jayne, coach, researcher and founder of Earthself, joins our host George Warren in this wide-ranging and beautiful conversation about the power and potential of nature-informed coaching as evidenced by research and neuroscience.

Tabitha breaks down the reasons for biases to nature process coaching, the systemic nature of coaching itself, and why she believes redefining performance is essential in the maturation and evolution of coaching. Taking a closer look at ethics, Tabitha calls for action from coaching bodies to recognize our responsibility to support the crisis going on in the natural world and re-examine coaching competencies and accreditation.

“Research shows that we can rewire neural patterns in the brain when we are in nature.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Tabitha_Jayne

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Jeff Hull, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author, joins our host George Warren for a thorough and meaningful look at where coaching is at right now, as well as the positive evolution and potential challenges it faces moving forward.

Whether you are a new or seasoned coach you will benefit from the wisdom, experience, and research-based evidence Jeff shares. Learn the role coaches have in influencing leaders to contribute to a brighter more sustainable future for us all, the ethical considerations of technology in coaching as well as the ‘corporatization’ of coaching businesses. Enjoy this forward-thinking and reflective conversation.

“It’s crucial to develop self-awareness, but what about social awareness?”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Jeff_Hull

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Della Duncan, Renegade Economist, Right Livelihood Coach, and Podcaster joins our host, George Warren, for this rich and meaningful conversation about right livelihood coaching, systemic thinking, spirituality, and what moving upstream means for coaches.

In this conversation, you will learn fresh ideas such as liberation psychology and alternative models of economics, what the relevance is for coaching, and how to bring these deeper topics into the coaching conversation. Della brings heart and connectedness into both the coaching world and the world at large with intelligence, clarity, and an optimism that will leave you wanting to know more.

“Think systemically – don’t feel a ‘should’ from it. Where can you find the joy in it?”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Della_Duncan

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Britt Wray, Ph.D. researcher, Stanford fellow, and author, joins our host George Warren, to share her research into the mental health impact of the climate crisis as well as the obvious, but often ignored, solutions to the eco-distress that is happening worldwide.

Britt encourages us to embrace the array of emotions that arise when considering the current crisis we are in. She suggests curiosity and self-compassion as doors to meaningful actions, describing this heart-centred, raw “internal activism” as the key to change. Coaches can use this approach with their clients, empowering them to participate in creating better outcomes. A challenging, informative but honest conversation.

“We can be a climate activist and not have a squeaky-clean report card.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Britt_Wray

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Richard Boyatzis, Distinguished University Professor in Organizational Behaviour, Psychology and Cognitive Science, joins our host George Warren for this insightful conversation about how coaching needs to focus on the bigger dreams and visions of clients instead of goals.

Richard shares his research-based knowledge on the power of resonant relationships, compassion, mindfulness, playfulness and spirituality as we navigate the current perma-crisis we are in and learn why effective coaching and leadership work with primary emotions such as hope and caring. He challenges the coaching world to examine if their current methods are producing the results, we think they are and asks us to think more holistically – towards ourselves and our clients.

“Relationships are the context for everything we do”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Richard_Boyatzis

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Chris Johnstone, coach, psychologist, and co-author of Active Hope, joins our host George Warren in this deep and enriching conversation about consciousness and the conscience in coaching. Together they delve into systems thinking and why that is relevant for coaches today.

With a background in mental health, addiction and spirituality, Chris shares his expertise on what creates resilience in individuals, society, and the world at large. Learn the types of meaningful questions to ask yourself as a coach to play your part in changing the world. Understand how this can help our individual, team and organizational clients look beyond short-termism and quick profit to creating a more sustainable, honest way of doing business.

“Systems thinking is when we see ourselves as part of life rather than apart from it”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Dr_Chris_Johnstone

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Carolyn Freyer-Jones, Coach, Facilitator and founder of the CFJ Coaching Success School, joins our host Sylvain Newton in our second AC DACH region podcast. Together they discuss the trajectory of a professional coach learning the art and skill of service-centered coaching and what it takes to grow a financially successful coaching business from the inside out.

Carolyn encourages coaches to slow down in the development process and learn how to put aside the noise in our own heads in order to be fully present in service of clients. She stresses the importance of doing the inner work to become truly effective externally in your business.

“If we’re not being coached deeply then we can’t coach others deeply.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/DACH_podcast_series_Carolyn_Freyer-Jones

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Robbie Swale, Coach, Author, and Podcaster joins our host, Rob Lawrence, for this final episode of our podcast series, Make Time for Marketing. Robbie weaves together many threads from the series, whilst adding more depth and wisdom in this lively, engaging conversation.

Five years ago, Robbie challenged his own resistance and fear by committing to writing 12 minutes a week and posting it publicly. It has become known as the 12-minute method. He shares the impact this had on his life, his confidence, and his coaching business, advocating the ‘art of practice’ as life-changing, assisting your development into the coach you want to be as well as creating authentic-based marketing.

“Practise is everything and everything is practice.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Robbie_Swale

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“Practise is everything and everything is practice.”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Robbie_Swale

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Charlie Gilkey, business strategist, speaker and author, joins our host Rob Lawrence for this fascinating episode to really dig deep into why we don’t achieve our marketing, business, or life goals and why it’s important to know what we truly want.

With a Ph.D. in philosophy, Charlie takes our marketing conversations to a level that can encourage long-lasting results, allowing us to be clearer about what we really desire. Learn some of the tools and resources available to enable you to become both a better coach and business owner.

“How can we define our dreams and wants in a powerful way?”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Charlie_Gilkey

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“How can we define our dreams and wants in a powerful way?”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Charlie_Gilkey

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Mark Williams, speaker, author and podcaster, often known as Mr LinkedIn, joins our host, Rob Lawrence for this insightful, practical discussion about the business networking platform, LinkedIn.

Mark explains the crucial difference between marketing and networking and shares many of his top tips for successfully understanding and engaging this platform to help you build important relationships, become more known, attract more clients and ultimately grow your coaching business.

“It’s a powerful tool because everyone you want to do business with is on it.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Mark_Williams

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Mark Williams, speaker, author and podcaster, often known as Mr LinkedIn, joins our host, Rob Lawrence for this insightful, practical discussion about the business networking platform, LinkedIn.

“It’s a powerful tool because everyone you want to do business with is on it.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Mark_Williams

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Amanda FitzGerald, PR and Visibility Strategist, joins our host, Rob Lawrence, for this enlivening and practical conversation about how PR can enhance your marketing strategy.

Learn where and how to approach journalists, the type of emails to write, as well as the magic hashtag that will open doors for your business. With transparency and generosity, Amanda shares a wealth of expertise and advice to help you get started - all you need is seven minutes a day!

"Think about the impact one message can have.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Amanda_Fitzgerald

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Sai Blackbyrn, founder of the Coach Foundation and multi-time bestselling author, joins our host Rob Lawrence, for another in-depth marketing conversation. In today’s episode Sai shares how it is pain, not desire, that drives action and how your empathy as a coach is your greatest marketing tool.

Learn a coach’s greatest fear when it comes to marketing, why your philosophical beliefs matter and how that impacts your marketing tactics. A succinct, powerful discussion not to be missed!

“Ultimately, marketing is empathy – knowing that someone else knows what I’m going through.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Sai_Blackbyrn

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Smaranda Dochia, Rob Lawrence, Miranda Woodhouse, and Darren Robson join Maxine Bell to celebrate our 100th podcast episode! Together we are the complete podcast team involved in the vision and creation of our great quality weekly episodes.

Join us, to hear more about the values, ethos, and processes we use to create each episode. Enjoy listening to the passion behind the purposeful playfulness, the challenges, and the surprising depths and impact our podcast channel has had. Be inspired to be brave and join us as a host for a podcast series on a topic you love, from a professional team that supports and mentors you through the whole process.

“We wanted to create a space for voices from our wonderful, eclectic community.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://associationforcoaching.site-ym.com/page/AC-at-20_podcast_series_Meet_the_Podcast_Team_Panel _Chat

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Pamela Slim, business coach, entrepreneur and award-winning author, joins our host, Rob Lawrence to bring a fresh and human perspective to marketing your coaching business. She encourages coaches to do the foundational work based on self-reflection, authenticity, and integrity, rather than tactics.

Pamela encourages coaches to experiment, test, try and refine their ideas. Learn how to ethically ‘widen your net’ and create an ecosystem that assists the marketing and growth of your business.

“You do not have to be who you are not in order to market effectively.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Pamela_Slim

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Pamela encourages coaches to experiment, test, try and refine their ideas. Learn how to ethically ‘widen your net’ and create an ecosystem that assists the marketing and growth of your business.

“You do not have to be who you are not in order to market effectively.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Pamela_Slim

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Dr Christine Li, the 'Procrastination Coach' and psychologist, joins our host Rob Lawrence, to share her insights on dealing with procrastination that might be slowing down your marketing efforts. She will inspire you to connect with your current audience and future clients in a way that aligns with your way of being and working.

Learn about her 4F model for boosting productivity in any area and some of the most reliable ways to address fear and resistance. This lively, engaging and insightful conversation will put you at ease and help you spring into action when it comes to marketing your coaching business.

“When you're stuck, that's where to begin, not where to end.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Dr_Christine Li

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Jeremy Lazarus, Master Coach and NLP Master Trainer, joins our host, Rob Lawrence, to discuss how having a sales mindset helps you focus on serving your clients and translates into creating a marketing strategy for your coaching business.

In this podcast, learn how to create powerful habits, including better time management and prioritization, as well as the importance of shifting your limiting beliefs to consider your purpose. Jeremy shares how focusing on the power of your coaching skills to help clients change their lives, rather than your insecurities or self-doubt, is the key to success.

"If what you offer is going to serve someone, it's rude not to sell to them."

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Jeremy_Lazarus

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Donald Stojack, Entrepreneur and Business Strategist, joins our host Rob Lawrence for this insightful and inspiring conversation about developing the right attitude about your marketing, focusing on strategic planning and engaging your ideal clients in a way that gets them moving towards you.

Donald shares that growing your business requires good marketing mindsets, insights, foresight and actions. Learn what you need to do, find out what you can do and then develop a strategy around what you will do.

“Find what people are really looking for and attach that to your offer - that's the gold".

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Donald_Stojack

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Kim Arnold, Business and Marketing Consultant, joins host Rob Lawrence in a wonderfully practical conversation for coaching on the myths and truths about marketing your coaching business.

Kim provides many handy tips and advice on what not to do and what to do to market your coaching business. She directly challenges the idea that marketing is 'hard' while demonstrating how essential it is to take your marketing seriously and absorb the truth that you are now a business owner. Coaches will learn much from this insightful, honest and pragmatic conversation.

“You're a business owner, not just a coach".

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_podcast_series_Kim_Arnold

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Geoffrey Matthews, HR Strategist and Coach joins host Sylvain Newton, for our first ever AC DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) podcast to discuss what employee engagement is, how it differs from motivation and the role coaches play.

The 'Great Resignation' underlines how people are looking for more than just money when choosing a job, want purpose and meaning and how workplace culture is becoming more important. Given these changes in how people view their work, this podcast explores what it means for people to be 'engaged,' how leaders can foster an engaging workplace and what coaches can do to help foster better workplaces for the future.

“It’s that kind of strong emotional connection both with the job and the organisation which I think characterises engagement.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/DACH_podcast_series_Geoffrey_Matthews

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Andréa Watts, Stephen Brown, Beth Clare McManus and Pearl Jordan, join our host Maxine Bell for the final episode of our “Let’s Make Coaching Creative” podcast series in a beautiful, thought-provoking panel discussion.

Together, they discuss the challenges they have faced in their coaching journey. They also share strong evidence that using creative tools and a creative approach has led to powerful results in coaching. Learn why they think there is a rise in creative techniques in coaching and what kind of future they see for creative coaches.

"People come to coaching and ask more existential questions, and that’s another reason why there is a rise in creative coaching.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Making_Coaching_Creative_podcast_series_Panel_Discussion

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Elaine Patterson and Karyn Prentice, Senior Faculty at the Coaching Supervision Academy International Ltd, join our host Maxine Bell to explore what it means and what it takes to be creative in a noisy world that needs creativity more than ever!

They believe we are all naturally creative. Creating our own preconditions for our creativity to flourish is now mission-critical because it is how we put love into the world. Listen and learn how we must give ourselves and our clients permission to play, to get messy and to flow with what emerges, silencing our inner editors and critics.

They ask: “What is possible, and what would it be like if we could all be just 5% or 10% more creative in our lives and work?” Encouraging us to have fun and be audacious in pursuit of our creative expression.

“Creativity goes beyond our competencies – our capacity to create, our capacity to care, our capacity to be courageous.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Making_Coaching_Creative_podcast_Patterson_and_Prentice

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Pearl Jordan, Personal Development and Wellbeing Coach, joins our host Maxine Bell to share her inspiring personal story of suppression, discrimination, tenacity and resilience that brought her to use movement and dance with coaching, by creating The Rhythmic Remedy®.

Her own personal story explains why she is so passionate about what she does and how it is that she created and now uses The Rhythmic Remedy® - a movement inspired approach to coaching beyond the spoken language and how this differs from other creative tools. It is an important holistic inside-out approach having great impact.

“I help them see the mind-body connection because your body is speaking to you every day.”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Making_Coaching_Creative_podcast_series_Pearl_Jordan

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Andréa Watts, Coach and creator of the Collage Coaching Technique™, joins our host, Maxine Bell, to discuss coaching creatively with collage.

Andréa describes the neuroscience behind the art of her technique - a three-stage process she's developed to support clients surface their unconscious intuitive knowing to conscious knowledge, thus shifting behaviours and mindsets.

In this engaging conversation, Andréa shares her coaching collage story, clarifies the difference between her work and vision boards, discusses the concerns of going deeper with clients, and talks about her forthcoming book.

“Creativity is really finding its space in the coaching world.”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Making_Coaching_Creative_podcast_series_Andrea_Watts

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Auriel Majumdar, a creative coach, educator, supervisor and poet, and Stephen Brown, coach, consultant and re-emerging music composer, join our host Maxine Bell to share their collaboration of music and poetry, created to reflect the coaching journey.

This podcast episode is full of thought-provoking insights and personal experiences that demonstrate creativity’s ability to provide more data for a better coaching experience for both coach and client. They bravely share their own vulnerability in discovering their creativity, how it has enhanced their coaching practice and how it has given them a sense of fulfilment and authenticity that wasn’t there before. Enjoy listening to the music track they made in this very inspiring episode.

“I don’t think that being creative is the problem, but how it will land or what people will say.”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Making_Coaching_Creative_podcast_series_Mujumdar_and_Brown

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Lorlett Hudson FRSA, Executive Leadership, Transition Coach and CEO of One Hand Can’t Clap, joins host Maxine Bell, to talk about her multi award winning, 52 card set of proverbs, “What Mama Used to Say,” designed to facilitate change, alter perceptions, break down barriers and develop high performing leaders and teams.

She talks about her work with African Caribbean leaders and entrepreneurs, the power of words to help us find what is not being said and what limiting beliefs we are holding onto. An authentic, natural born coach, full of wise simple truths that she generously shares in this podcast episode. Listen and be inspired by her passion for people, community, innovation, coaching and change.

“As coaches, our voices transform the quality of life for people.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Making_Coaching_Creative_podcast_series_Lorlett_Hudson

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Beth Clare McManus, a coaching psychologist and illustrator, joins our host, Maxine Bell, for this rich and fascinating episode where she shares her experiments with creativity in her coaching practice, the impact on clients and the results of her MSc research into ‘Music and Mark-Making in Coaching Supervision.’

Beth advocates that all coaching is creative by its very nature, explaining the difference between creativity and the use of innovative tools. Learn how to facilitate responsible, creative experimentation that is client-focused and allows us, as coaches, to stretch the comfort zones of our own practice.

"We're constantly asking them to imagine, and for me, that's the root of coaching, and it's also the root of creativity.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Making_Coaching_Creative_podcast_series_Beth_Clare_McManus

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Charmaine Pollard, coach, counsellor, poetry therapist, and author, joins host, Maxine Bell, to share her insights and knowledge on the transformative power of words, poetry and creativity when used with coaching.

Charmaine runs therapeutic writing workshops for a variety of client groups, including survivors of domestic abuse and male prisoners. In this podcast, learn about some of the poetry and techniques that she uses with clients to help them move forward with their lives and ‘become the best version of themselves.’ It’s work she loves and you will love listening to.

“And I think that’s what poetry does – it really opens doors”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Making_Coaching_Creative_podcast_series_Charmaine_Pollard

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Anna Sheather, Executive Coach, Supervisor and Author of “Coaching Beyond Words”, joins our host, Maxine Bell, to explore an art-based coaching practice and why it is such a powerful and important approach for coaching today.

Anna shares her extensive research into neuroscience, person-centred art therapy and art as a communication tool, as well as debunking many myths of our 'art stories' that block exploration of this approach.

Listen to this insightful conversation to learn the underpinning principles of art-based coaching and the exciting developments Anna has created for coaches.

“Even though we’re working with very serious things, it’s a joyful, playful space to work and very powerful”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Making_Coaching_Creative_podcast_series_Anna_Sheather

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Loshni Manikam, leadership coach, consultant, facilitator, and winner of the Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2018, joins our host, Sue Stockdale, to talk about health and wellbeing issues for women in the dairy industry in New Zealand.

Loshni shares her personal trials as a wife, mother and partner in a dairy farm and the brave transition she made to becoming a coach, impacting the lives of hundreds of women. Learn about the difference coaching has made to remote rural areas' health and wellbeing where coaching was unknown 10 years ago but is now helping an industry facing ever-increasing challenges, open to new possibilities.

“I’ve learnt the power and impact of just listening to someone.”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC-at-20_Loshni_Manikam

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Dr Cath Bishop, a triple Olympian rower, former diplomat, leadership coach and author of "The Long Win", joins our host Sue Stockdale to discuss the broader meaning of success and the significance for coaches supporting teams to shift organizational cultures where every diverse voice is heard and appreciated. Learn how, as coaches, we can support leaders in creating an environment of psychological safety where diversity, inclusion and belonging are norms, and a long win has more impact than a short-term 'tick-box' exercise. “Diversity and inclusion is not a part of what we do; it's integrated into everything we do.” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC-at-20_Cath_Bishop

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Sharron McPherson, Co-founder and Director of the Centre for Disruptive Technologies and social impact entrepreneur, joins our host Sue Stockdale, to discuss how human capacity, ingenuity and transformation are the key elements of technological disruption for emerging market growth and development, future work and the disruption of education.

This rich and fascinating interview is the first of three past episodes linked with our flagship publication, Coaching Perspectives, and is part of our 20-year celebration of the Association for Coaching.

“I think it starts with an understanding of the process of creating and exercising personal power.”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Voices_for_the_Future_SharonMcPherson

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Jonathan Passmore, Senior Vice-President at CoachHub, professor at Henley Business School, global thought leader, author and researcher, joins our host Claudia Day for the final episode in this podcast series. They discuss the great pivot point that coaching was going through that was then tipped by the arrival of the pandemic.

Listen and learn how coaching science and technology came together much faster due to the pandemic. Both coaches and clients learnt that coaching could take place effectively online, thus shifting the world of coaching from one for the few to one for the many.

"The potential for digitalization and what we've seen in the last 20-30 years is the coming together with the science of coaching."

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_Jonathan_Passmore

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Welcome back to part two of our stimulating, important conversation with Adina Tarry, Nicky Terblanche and Rebecca Rutschmann where they discuss their unique views on the need to adopt technology in coaching and the ethical issues that need to be considered to maintain good professional standards. Sharing their knowledge, research, and experiences, they discuss the common fears around ethics, data and technology and matters of responsibility, boundaries, standards, biases, and competencies the coaching industry needs to consider.

“How do we advance science; how do we advance progress but in an ethical way?”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_Tarry_Terblanche_Rutschmann

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Adina Tarry, Nicky Terblanche and Rebecca Rutschmann join us for a two part stimulating and important conversation on the need to adopt technology in coaching and the ethical issues that need to be considered to maintain good professional standards. Adina Tarry, Nicky Terblanche and Rebecca Rutschmann join us for a stimulating and valuable conversation on the need to adopt technology in coaching and the ethical issues that need to be considered to maintain good professional standards.

Sharing their knowledge, research, and experiences, they discuss the common fears around ethics, data and technology and matters of responsibility, boundaries, standards, biases, and competencies the coaching industry needs to consider.

“How do we advance science; how do we advance progress but in an ethical way?”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_Tarry_Terblanche_Rutschmann

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Professor Peter Hawkins, leading global thought leader in leadership development, systemic coaching and systemic team coaching and Tom Marsden, CEO of Saberr, join our host, Claudia Day, to discuss the wider, systemic impact team coaches can have by using the right technology in the right way.

Having collaborated over the last few years, Tom and Peter bring a breadth of knowledge and experience to this stimulating conversation on how leaders and managers can coach their own teams. Learn how coaches can create an enterprise-wide team coaching culture when supported by a team coaching app and supervised learning groups.

“Teams enact what they're carrying for the wider system”

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_Hawkins_Marsden

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Alexander Caillet, organizational psychologist, lecturer, team coaching pioneer and CEO of Corentus, and Kimberley Lewis Parsons, master coach, facilitator, and Chief Solutions Officer at Corentus, join our host Claudia Day for a rich conversation on how the shift to virtual working has impacted team development and team coaching.

They discuss the changing dynamics in team development, the shifts and changes teams are making to adapt to the virtual workplace and the shifts and changes occurring in the team coaching discipline to adjust to the virtual workplace.

“We’re going to need a lot more team coaches in the world!”

For the episode resources and guests’ bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Copyoftechnology_and_innovation_podcast_Caillet_Parsons

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Sam Isaacson, coach, author, Chair of Coaching Professional apprenticeship trailblazer group and in his new role as Global Director of Consulting at CoachHub, talks to our host, Claudia Day, about various cutting-edge tools that can enhance and grow our creativity as coaches. Sam speaks about the wide variety of technological tools he uses in his coaching, ranging from PowerPoint to Virtual Reality. He became the first executive coach to offer virtual reality coaching, which he enthusiastically advocates as a much more natural, easier tool for coaches and coachees to use than video calls and one that we need to get used to.

“Honestly, virtual reality is so much less intense than video."

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_Sam_Isaacson

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Carol Braddick, Executive coach, author, and member of the Future of Coaching Collaboration: a group taking a multi-stakeholder view of the coaching market and the impact of technology, joins our host Claudia Day to discuss technology in coaching, both for the sceptics and enthusiasts amongst us.

Carol asks us to examine our attitudes to tech and how these influence our appetites for learning and using it, and the different options for coaches as new tools, platforms, and providers enter the market. Listen in as Carol shares practical starting points to pivot some CPD time and budget towards technology.

“Tech may be able to help us have a deeper impact."

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https://associationforcoaching.site-ym.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_Carol_Braddick

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Alex Haitoglou, a tech entrepreneur and business leader and co-founder of Ovida, joins our host Claudia Day to share his mission to use AI in the service of coaching, training and developing coaches, assist mentoring and supervision and help clients grow. Listen to the second part of this interview where Alex discusses why most coaching has shifted online and the challenges and opportunities when delivering great coaching, including the focus on data privacy, consent and security. He speaks about Ovida and how AI tools can significantly enhance the coaching experience through improved human-to-human connection if engaged ethically. “We need to find a way to use all this technology to help us be more human.”

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https://associationforcoaching.site-ym.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_Alex_Haitoglou

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Alex discusses why most coaching have shifted online and the challenges and opportunities when delivering great coaching, including the focus on data privacy, consent and security. He speaks about Ovida and how AI tools can significantly enhance the coaching experience through improved human-to-human connection if engaged ethically.

“We need to find a way to use all this technology to help us be more human.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://associationforcoaching.site-ym.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_Alex_Haitoglou

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Rebecca Rutschmann, a tech entrepreneur, business coach and co-founder of Evoach: a self-coaching chatbot, joins our host, Claudia Day, to share her experiences using AI technology with coaching. She encourages us all to be curious about AI, coaching chatbots and other technology that can support our coaching practice. Rebecca discusses how AI can enlarge the coaching market through greater accessibility, reach and affordability.

“We have to adapt, it’s a thing we always have to do, as human beings.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://associationforcoaching.site-ym.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_Rebecca_Rutschmann

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Dr Nicky Terblanche, an executive coach, researcher and senior lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch, joins our host, Claudia Day, in this insightful conversation about AI and Coaching. With a background as a software engineer, Nicky gives an overview of AI, his collaborative research into coaching using chatbots, both text and voice and the creation of coach Vici: a chatbot based on the GROW model and goal attaining coaching: not to replace coaches, but instead enlarge the market and access to coaching.

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_Dr_Nicky_Terblanche

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David Clutterbuck, a coaching pioneer, author of over 70 books and a co-founder of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, joins Claudia Day in this fascinating conversation about using the ever-evolving technology in coaching. David highlights the fun and serious aspects of using technology, such as VR for coaching, the emerging ethical issues and what an effective partnership with AI might look like.

“Ethics is a state of mind, not just a bunch of rules."

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://associationforcoaching.site-ym.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_David_Clutterbuck

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In this special one-off episode, we are proud to unite our podcast hosts in a rich, reflective, insightful and celebratory conversation about their experiences as hosts and the topics tackled in our 2021 podcast series.

Discover how hosting and interviewing our amazing guests impacted the hosts, what they learnt and remember most. Listen to this episode to gain real food for thought about the maturation of the coaching profession and its role in our changing world.

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https://associationforcoaching.site-ym.com/page/2021_Podcast_Reflections_RobLawrence

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Shalini Sequeira, Executive Coach and part of the leadership team at ‘’She Leads Change”, joins Dr Alexandra Morgan to reflect on inequity and lack of diversity in coaching. Shalini shares her personal experiences of inequity and how this has set her on a mission to challenge racism and inequalities at all levels and sectors of the coaching industry, assisting those previously marginalized to enter leadership roles.

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Jenny Plaister-Ten, Accredited Master Coach and Coaching Supervisor, joins Dr. Alexandra Morgan in a podcast about the impact of culture in coaching. Jenny argues that values are formed in our culture of origin; however, coaches are not trained to identify cultural values. Some coaches work at the level of values, yet, how our values are formed is often overlooked. Therefore, in a complex context such as a multi-national/cultural organization whose values take precedence and why? Who, if anyone, should allow their values to be eroded and why?

“Your cultural self is more just the personality; it is definitely a trench of values and beliefs that are out of awareness.”

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Toby Mildon, one of the UK’s leading Diversity and Inclusion Architects and an Executive Coach, joins Dr. Alexandra Morgan to talk about his tried and tested framework for embedding a diverse workforce and inclusive culture into the DNA of any business.

Using his Inclusive Growth Culture programme, Toby helps companies see that sustainable business growth is enabled, rather than stunted, by Diversity and Inclusion.

“Culture is the sum of our day-to-day behaviours”

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Jannine Perryman, MA PGCE, Founder of ADHD WISE and CEO of Neurodiversity Networks CIC, joins Dr. Alexandra Morgan in a podcast reflecting on over a thousand hours of solution-focused ADHD & neurodiversity coaching.

Jannine leads a team of coaches to move clients into a place of acceptance, removing barriers and focusing on positive outcomes. She explains their approach, why it is so important, and how she is creating accredited neurodiversity training for coaches interested in this field.

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Pippa Simou, ADHD specialist, coach, academic, and founder of ADD-Vantage, joins Dr. Alexandra Morgan in a podcast about what ADHD is and how the condition affects gender differently. Pippa discusses the characteristics, vulnerabilities, and challenges faced and how her toolkit helps girls and women to flourish with ADHD.

“Accepting who you actually are and letting go of who you thought you should be"

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We are pleased to have Adrian Green, Mark Edwards, and Dr. Stacie Graham in a conversation with Dr. Alexandra Morgan about creating a ‘belonging culture’ in the workplace. Part Two of this podcast revisits questions such as: What is belonging? When do we feel as though we belong? What role does the leadership team play in creating and facilitating a belonging culture?

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We are pleased to have Adrian Green, Mark Edwards, and Dr. Stacie Graham in a conversation with Dr. Alexandra Morgan about creating a ‘belonging culture’ in the workplace. Part One of this podcast tackles questions such as: What is belonging? When do we feel as though we belong? What role does the leadership team play in creating and facilitating a belonging culture?

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"What needs to change in the world of coaching for it to take an anti-racist approach?”

Drawing on the research report on Racial Justice, Equity and Belonging in Coaching, our guest for this episode, Charmaine Roche, argues that we need to move beyond diversity and inclusion to anti-oppression, liberation, and freedom. She asks, "What if people do not like the table you are inviting them to sit at? Why not redesign the table, or remove the need for one, not just change the composition of the faces that sit around it?”

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Charlie Stainforth, Co-Founder and CEO of Circl, a leadership development programme with inclusion at its core, talks with Dr. Alexandra Morgan about building inclusive environments. Charlie explains Circl’s unique approach, why the programme is both accessible and inclusive, and how this practical approach brings diversity to the forefront of leadership development.

"Diversity without inclusion is redundant; organizations need to build inclusive environments before they can become more diverse.”

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Sunil Jindal, business transformation leader and European Regional Head at Diversio, joins Dr. Alex Morgan in a podcast on measuring, tracking, and improving diversity and inclusion in the workplace and helping organizations become more inclusive.

"It is the unique combination of technology and human expertise that allows us to make a meaningful impact with hundreds of organizations globally and at the top level."

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Nick Basannavar, Head of Consulting at Included, an impact-led consultancy, joins Dr. Alexandra Morgan in a podcast about implementing strategically embedded inclusion. Nick shares their Maturity Model and explains how inclusion can be used as a methodology to support organizational purpose and ambition. Learn how to practice coaching with inclusivity.

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Greg Baker, Executive and Paralympic Coach, joins Dr. Alexandra Morgan in a podcast interview about his coaching journey. Greg explains how he took his high-performance sports experience into executive coaching and the impact this had on coaching leaders and creating robust, high-performance teams.

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Julie Scanlon, executive coach, consultant, and training facilitator, joins Dr. Alexandra Morgan in the first episode of our new series, Diversity and Inclusion in Coaching.
The word privilege can provoke a defensive response in some people, often hearing it almost as an accusation or a suggestion that life overall is easy for those with privilege. Julia begins by asking, "What is privilege?" and explains how greater personal awareness enhances our relation to privilege as coaches.

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“The ecology is still in the room; we are just not paying attention to it.”

Professor Peter Hawkins, leading global thought leader, joins George Warren in an inspiring episode drawing our climate coaching series to a close. Peter shares his thoughts on the challenges the world faces and how coaching needs to change to be future-fit and positively contribute to the ecological and social crises.

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"Who we are is how we coach."

Jackie Arnold, executive & wellbeing coach and Lydia Stevens, executive coach, join George Warren in this contemplative episode on emerging from the global pandemic at different speeds worldwide. This showed how interconnected and vulnerable we are to the things outside of our control and how the pandemic is an early warning of what is present in the world - an unstable climate and increasing biodiversity loss. How do we bring these topics into our coaching practice ethically and sensitively?

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Mark Jacobs, Managing Director of SEED Madagascar, an award-winning British charity leading on a wide range of sustainable developments and conservation projects spanning 21 years, joins George Warren for an engaging interview. Mark’s passion and dedication show up in this conversation about the work of SEED and the effects of climate change on the island’s impoverished communities, and how coaching can be part of the solution.

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“Bringing worlds together and recognizing that nature can be found everywhere”.

Elizabeth Wainwright, coach, writer, consultant, and Catriona Horey, leadership coach, join George Warren in this nature-inspired episode. Elizabeth and Catriona share the value they find in approaching individual and collective realities through
the lens of the natural world.

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“If we are to solve the climate crisis, we need to change all the major drivers that make global warming worse.”

Andrew Gaines, founder of Inspiring Transition and big picture systems thinker and philosopher, joins George Warren in a podcast about the hugely influential role coaches can play in shifting the trajectory of climate change and creating a life-affirming culture. Learn about the bold vision and innovative communication tools that can enable us all to care about a positive future vastly more effectively.

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“If only coaching redefined itself to be for a living earth, rather than just for a successful organization, or individual flourishing…."

Alison Whybrow, Josie McLean, and Eve Turner, founders of the Climate Coaching Alliance, join George Warren in this profound conversation about their personal and professional journeys, from the conception of the global CCA in 2019 to the active community of 1200 members it has today.

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“If only coaching redefined itself to be for a living earth, rather than just for a successful organization, or individual flourishing…."

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Hetty Einzig, Executive Coach, Senior Consultant, author, and psychologist, joins George Warren in a compelling conversation on the future of coaching. Hetty reveals why coaching techniques are not just for coaching and discusses how social justice and equality are interconnected along with the environment. Hetty shares the big questions of our time, explaining how, with every choice, every action we take, we need to ask ourselves, what impact am I making?

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"Recognize how important it is to have hopes based on reality."

Chris Johnstone, co-author of Active Hope, Coach, and resilience & wellbeing trainer, talks with George Warren about creating a pathway for personal and conversational active hope practices and how to talk about the difficulties surrounding climate change. In this candid conversation, Chris explains how to draw upon the psychology of resilience and behaviour change to help us face problematic issues, nourish our enthusiasm to act for positive change, and grow our capacity to make a difference.

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“It is overwhelming. It's so big; it touches on all parts of our lives."

Linda Aspey, founder of Aspey Associates, an international consultancy supporting progressive leaders who create environments that bring about meaningful growth and change, joins George Warren for a podcast conversation about the climate crisis. Linda shares why she became an activist with Extinction Rebellion and how her coaching helps clients understand climate change as a systemic social and environmental justice issue.

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"We are nature, and nature is everything.”

Zoe Cohen, founding member of the Climate Coaching Alliance and transformational coach, joins George Warren in a sincere conversation on when to bring Climate Change into Coaching. Zoe discloses the significant personal and global triggers that shook her into shifting her coaching specialism, becoming an environmental activist and catalyst for change within the coaching space.

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Charly Cox, Founder of Climate Change Coaches, talks to our Podcast Host, George Warren, about the positive role coaches can play in supporting organizational change in the context of the climate crisis. Charly shares her profound and emotional journey and explains how everyone has a role to play in transforming our systems towards a better future.

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Babette Graham, Director of Coaching, Talent & Leadership at KPMG Australia, brings us up to date on learnings and changes over the last nine months. Babette divulges how COVID-19 disruptions catalyzed a fluid and adaptive approach in building a coaching culture and how the organization made a paradigm shift from efficiency and ROI to an ecosystem.

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“Marketing is a mindset shift and an opportunity to rethink what you want to achieve."

Frances Khalastchi and Simon Batchelar, founders of the Better Bolder Braver Marketing community for coaches, join Rob Lawrence for an interview on attracting clients, building a bolder offering, and being braver with your pricing, planning, and purpose.

Your marketing can help you hold a mirror up to your coaching practice and represents your personal and professional values. Learn how to gain confidence, get clear on your marketing goals and find your niche by identifying those you want to connect with the most.

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“Marketing is a mindset shift and an opportunity to rethink what you want to achieve."

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"Relationships are everything"

Robin Chu, Founder and CEO of CoachBright, talks to Rob Lawrence about his passion for bringing coaching into the lives of school-aged young people and how coaching can transform their life journey. Robin describes social mobility and what it means to coach in schools and universities.

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Claire Croft, Executive Coach and Director at Corporate Punk, a Specialist Change coaching practice, talks with Rob Lawrence about her journey into the coaching arena, sharing her high-profile marketing backstory and how her focus has always been to inspire positive change.

Claire shares how she remains connected to the realities of being a senior business leader today and how the Corporate Punk coaching style enables her to witness the challenges of achieving positive change within an organization.

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Lisa Farr, marketing strategist, coach, and founder of Inspired Coaching, joins Rob Lawrence and talks about how to discover the value of your coaching and position yourself as the "Go-to-Expert." Lisa shares her insights into the most significant challenge coaches face and how practices can attract a continuous stream of clients and create a pricing strategy that will lead to profitability.

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Chloë Garland, founder of Quarter-Life, joins Rob Lawrence and reveals how meeting a coaching wizard at a young age changed her life trajectory and spurred her into entrepreneurial coaching success. Chloë specializes in coaching the under ’30s on how to navigate the Quarter-Life Crisis.

Chloë discloses how she gained her first few clients and how she works to maintain her authentic approach, fostering relationships, and scheduling time to meet people which enabled her business to gain traction.

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“Improve your quality of life by doing less, not more!”

Abigail Barnes, founder of Success by Design Training, joins Rob Lawrence in a podcast sharing her transition from corporate to the entrepreneurial world. Abigail shares how a life-changing experience drove her to the need of questioning ingrained beliefs and shaped her second life. Abigail’s inspiring journey has led her to entrepreneurial success. Now she supports her clients on a life-changing mission to rethink time.

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Sue Stockdale, podcast host, coach and adventurer, shares her journey to coaching, her route to entrepreneurial success, and how she draws on her rich life experience to drive her coach approach.

“Do work that is meaningful to you as a coach”

Sue reflects on how she developed a successful business and advocates being true to who you are, as a coach, and working with clients that are aligned to your values to make the experience a meaningful one.

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Initially an operator for a DIY retailer, Lou Banks shares how she found her place in Coaching. She advocates being yourself and true to who you are for the perfect opportunities to present themselves. Lou shares her views on masculine and feminine energy in business and how it can improve your business.

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What does it mean to use a holistic approach in coaching and how is this beneficial?

Mark Bixter, Leadership and Mental Health Coach, joins Rob Lawrence in a podcast to share his life-changing, actor-turned-coach journey.

Mark shares what drove him to become a coach and his views on a holistic approach to coaching. Listen to Mark share his tips for making minor amendments in your coaching routine, and how this can accentuate coaching opportunities for everyone.

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How do you challenge yourself to learn new leadership skills?
Greg Baker joins Rob Lawrence in a podcast to share his 20-year journey as a high-performance coach. Greg shares his top tips and strategies that successfully supported entrepreneurs to scale and sustain their businesses.

As a Head Coach of British Para Table Tennis and High-Performance Mentor, Greg emphasizes the need for leaders to step out of their comfort zone, embrace new strategies and maintain self-belief and a positive mindset.

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How can a modern business coaching practice develop strong inclusive leadership?

Jeffrey Wotherspoon shares his experience on how innovative business coaching can develop strong leadership, a culture of both inclusivity and diversity within organizations and how this practice can help scale your work as a coach and business.

Listen to this podcast to learn from Jeffrey’s coaching journey, working on the frontline with vulnerable individuals from difficult backgrounds. Jeffery shares with Rob Lawrence his insightful strategies for leaders and coaches alike.

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How do you intuitively grow your coaching business and practice with purpose?

Following your passion will get you so far as a coach, yet exploring and understanding your market will help you intuitively serve those you care most about making a difference to.

In this episode, Andonella Thomson joins Rob Lawrence to share her life-changing professional experience as a trainer who intuitively embraced coaching to serve those she enjoyed working with.

Hear Andonella's views on helping others and the satisfaction of following your passion and intuition when running your coaching business.

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What does it take to be yourself in your coaching business?
Kim Arnold joins podcast host, Rob Lawrence, to share how businesses and individuals can stand out, get heard and connect with their ideal clients.

Listen to Kim, Marketing, Branding and Writing Consultant, share her views on the “power of personal branding” as well as tried and tested marketing strategies.

With years of experience helping people boost their businesses through consistent and personalized marketing, Kim shares her unique tips for coaches looking to improve their brand positioning and strategy.

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How do you price your coaching so that the right people want to buy from you?

Alisa Barcan joins Rob Lawrence in a podcast sharing the importance of setting the right value for your coaching services.

Alisa shares her top tips for coaches looking to grow their business by attracting more of the ‘right’ clients at the ‘right’ price.

Hear Alisa’s story from working as a qualified accountant to becoming a Financial Coach and Business Mentor at “The Savvy Corner” and adapting her business plans to the new context in 2020, thus turning challenges into opportunities.

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Anthony Eldridge joins Darren Robson in a podcast on how to excel in human behavior coaching. As an experienced Wellness and Recovery Coach, Anthony explains how everything is connected and shares his thoughts on the potential of behavioral change for a healthy society. Listen to Anthony elaborate on his work and how he got involved in coaching, along with the origin of his fascination for "what makes people tick?"

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Steven Baguley joins Darren Robson in a podcast on mindfulness in the workplace and how this can improve performance and relationships. Steven shares the approach, literature, and techniques that help people become more self-aware of their spiritual, mental, and physical health. Hear Steven’s views on sustainable health and learn about the power of consistency. Steven brings along his experience as Faculty Accreditation Manager, Accredited Executive Coach, and Trainer at De Montfort University.

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Soraya Shaw joins Darren Robson in a podcast on the significance of understanding our brains' functionality for a healthier life. Listen to Soraya speak about how to build a relationship with your brain and tune in to create a healthy and happy life for yourself. As an Applied Organizational Neuroscientist and Performance Coach, Soraya shares her take on resilience and how it is connected to coaching and individual wellbeing.

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Alessandro De Giacomo, Founder of Lobster Coaching, joins Darren Robson in a podcast on the impact of self-awareness on a person's overall wellbeing and the power of passion. Alessandro shares how his inclination towards mindful coaching erupted from his fortune of having a good coach and trainer at a critical stage in his professional career. Hear an inspirational story and learn about Alessandro’s journey into coaching and training, what inspired him to become a coach at such a young age and how he helps other young and early stage people to ensure their career is aligned to their life values.

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Yannick Jacob, an Existential Coach and Positive Psychologist, joins Darren Robson in a podcast to share his "integrated positive existentialism model”. Yannick reflects upon coaching in today’s VUCA world that holds great potential. Listen to Yannick’s story to learn the process of dealing with paradoxes of nature, becoming resilient, and bringing power back to yourself.

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In this podcast, Darren Robson interviews Dr Ashleigh McLellan and Hilary McLellan to discuss how to train people's minds for mindfulness and wellbeing. Dr Ashleigh shares how mindfulness is fundamental for personal and mental growth, peace and happiness. Listen to how Hilary got interested in helping people with mental health and learn how “to find and be your best self.” Dr Ashleigh and Hilary share their motivation to train people’s minds towards mindfulness and wellbeing, which consequently can change their lives and perspective of the world.

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Tony Phillips, Coach, Trainer and Founder of the ‘Mile a Day’ community joins Darren Robson in a podcast to share his life-changing M.A.D. experiment. Tony shares how the M.A.D journey started as a new year's resolution and is 11 years strong today. Tony shares how small daily habits can contribute towards your mental, physical, and spiritual health, he calls these ‘ripple habits’. Listen to Tony share his views on sustainable health and learn about the power of habit and consistency.

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Nadine Robson, CEO of Dragonfly Wellness Dorset, joins Darren Robson in a Health & Wellbeing podcast on the core principles of mental health first aider. Listen to this insightful story on how Nadine managed to continue running the Mental Health First Aid training through COVID-19 and reinvented the course's fundamentals. Learn what it takes to be a Mental Health First Aider and gain tips on starting the practical changes within yourself to make a real difference.

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Craig Newman, CEO of UXC Group and WeAreProject5, joins Darren Robson in a podcast on supporting and empowering medical practitioners while coaching for wellbeing, mental health, and psychological safety. Listen to Craig’s impressive story and find out what he’s learned throughout his authentic journey as a clinical psychologist and mental health coach and how he is actively creating an environment focusing on psychological safety and mindfulness.

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In this podcast interview, Karen Hailwood highlights the value of culture and leadership in organizations and how it held them strong during the pandemic. Hear how leaders at Phocas Software worked together daily and how the organization’s value around humanity and ‘family first’ galvanized everyone to pivot as needed, look after customers, and support one another. Karen is Executive Coach and Chief People Officer at Phocas Software in Sydney, Australia.

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Listen to this interview with Babette Graham at KPMG to learn about an agile response to the unpredictability and ambiguity of 2020. Hear how the KPMG Australia team learned to experiment with leadership offerings, how they worked to create clarity rather than trying to get everything right, and how they mobilized people in the organization to respond differently. Listen to this interview with Babette Graham at KPMG to learn about an agile response to the unpredictability and ambiguity of 2020. Hear how the KPMG Australia team learned to experiment with leadership offerings, how they worked to create clarity rather than trying to get everything right, and how they mobilized people in the organization to respond differently.

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René Carayol, Leading Executive Coach and Leadership Speaker, discusses the concept of “Allyship” - a practice that puts into use social justice theories and ideals - and then shares his insights on the way leaders can navigate through change and challenging times and what is the coach’s role in supporting those leaders.

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Nishi Ayer, Executive Coach and Global Talent Leader joins Sue Stockdale in a podcast interview about how to develop high potential leaders, keep them engaged, committed and successful in critical roles.

With a focus on inclusion and diversity, Nishi explains how she coaches high potential talent to navigate challenging conversations and lead with a global mindset in times of change.

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Terecina Kwong, COO of HSBC Europe, joins Sue Stockdale in a podcast on the ‘new normal’ and the benefits of collaborative working across cultures in the context of fluctuating markets and navigating the impact of COVID-19. Hear what Terecina has learned as a leader and how she is empowering her teams by encouraging dialogue, flexible work, and activate participation in cross-team coaching.

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Listen to Charlie Stainforth, Co-Founder and CEO at Circl, in a conversation with Sue Stockdale about a unique approach to leadership development programs in which professionals are learning and practicing coaching skills with young adults in the same cohort. Leaders and youth step out of their comfort zone while learning from one other and coaching each other – an inspiring way to develop future leaders.

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Jen Kidby, Director of Talent and Leadership Development at Grant Thornton Canada, talks to Sue Stockdale on how she has implemented a coaching culture coaching within Grant Thornton Canada. She explains the effect of COVID-19 restraints and how coaching has benefited remote working and team resilience.

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Dr. Paul Lawrence gets to the heart of systemic thinking, tackling internal conversations in the workplace and how this has changed in times of pandemic.

He discusses the impact of virtual working and highlights the importance of impromptu conversations and knowledge sharing in an office setting. Paul explores how the coach approach can make a significant difference in virtual workplace conversations.

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No one leader can make all the tough calls on their own anymore.

In this short podcast interview, René Carayol, reveals to host, Sue Stockdale, the challenges in the c-suite today and how collaboration is the new approach to coaching and leadership.

Hear how too many leaders are weighed down with huge uncertainties and inherent risks and how coaching supports and fits into the modern leadership team supporting key leaders with their responsibilities.

René shares examples, from his own experience and the boardroom, as to how the role of the coach, and how the roles of leaders, has changed, whilst sharing insights as to what’s needed to succeed in a world that is now embracing rapid change, greater diversity and uncertainty, and a digital economy.

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With the explosion of diversity and the acceleration towards virtual, networked organizations, the “new generation” of leaders must develop the agility to succeed.

In this short podcast episode, Dr. Jeffrey Hull, shares with host, Sue Stockdale, the importance of knowing when to lead and when to step back as well as the effective habits leaders can develop, as coaches.

Hear how to apply a coaching approach towards building high-performing teams, as a leader, and what it means to have diversity in coaching style.

Learn where the world of coaching and education is heading.

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More than 750 coachees have benefitted from Grant Thornton’s coaching programme.

Through their coaching programme, Grant Thornton, have developed their ability to attract great talent, as well as more clients, by using culture as a competitive differentiator and instigating a learning and development transformation across the firm.

In this podcast interview, director of talent and leadership development, Jen Kidby, speaks to host, Sue Stockdale, about the importance of coaching in their company culture and how clients, colleagues and their communities’ benefit.

Jen also shares some timely insights as to how her colleague are managing with remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Terecina Kwong is the Chief Operating Officer of HSBC Bank in China. In this short podcast interview, Terecina shares with host, Sue Stockdale, her experience of coaching and building high-performance teams in a large international financial institution.

Hear how Terecina, as a leader, enables, motivates and empowers an organisation of over 1200 people, unleashing their best potential particularly during challenging times, as with COVID-19.

Learn how Terecina embraces diversity and inclusion, collaboration, resilience, and agility.

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In this short podcast interview, Dr. Paul Lawrence, speaks with Sue Stockdale, discussing what it means to develop a coaching culture with a systemic approach.

Paul shares what to expect from his upcoming digital conference session whilst revealing, and dispelling, some of the myths and misconceptions about creating an effective coaching culture in an organisation.

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In this podcast interview, founding CEO of The Conscious Leader, Mark McMordie, talks to Sue Stockdale, ahead of the Coaching in the Workplace conference, about what it means to create a sense of safety, as a leader.

Mark and Sue discuss the power of feeling safe, exploring the role mindfulness in the vertical development of leaders who are capable of transforming the organisations they lead.

Learn how coaches and leaders can begin to create an environment of psychological safety both as individuals and within teams towards achieving their best thinking and consequently, their best results; even during times of uncertainty.

You’ll also hear how innovation can be achieved through a combination of mindfulness practice and what the Aristotle project taught Google about their highest performing teams.

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In this podcast interview, Maya Hu-Chan reveals to Sue Stockdale what it means to develop cultural agility, inclusive leadership and a global mindset in coaching and leadership.

Referred to as saving face, hear what it means to avoid losing face with clients and colleagues; honouring others and preserving their dignity following simple steps.

Learn the importance of kindness, accountability and psychological safety in effective leadership and how to lead, and coach, more authentically.

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Can money buy happiness?

It seems money is something that we do not find easy to discuss.

In this short podcast interview, Brian Portnoy, Ph.D., CFA, reveals why whilst sharing, with Sue Stockdale, insights as to what it means to find contentment and happiness in life and how our financial wellness contributes to true meaning in life.

Hear how coaches can effectively coach towards financial wellness, whilst being aware of their own biases towards money, and how the four C’s can help assess our ‘funded contentment’.

Learn how to define and re-define wealth during challenging times and how money has a variety of different dimensions.

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Christina Wyatt & Darren Whysall discuss with Sue Stockdale what it means to coach leaders inside Barclays Bank.

Christina and Darren describe how their approach to coaching works within Barclays, revealing the similarities and differences, when compared to having an external coach come into an organisation.

Hear how Christina and Darren manage their own well-being as coaches and how they create psychological safety, confidentiality and trust, with their internal clients.

Learn how they prepare for sessions towards creating an effective coaching practise.

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In this short podcast interview, Gillian Jones-Williams reveals, to Sue Stockdale, the benefits of having a coaching culture in the workplace.

Gillian describes the very real, and timely, challenges for leaders and organisations wishing to embrace coaching culture and during COVID-19.

Hear why now, at a time of lock-down and isolation, this is an ideal time for organisations to consider adopting a culture whilst preparing for a new world.

Learn why coaching is not always about a financial investment and where to begin creating a company culture in your organisation.

You’ll also hear why and how now is an ideal time to brush up on leadership coaching skills and how teaching managers to coach is only a small part of developing a coaching culture.

Gillian also shares how a reflective practise can be a strategic way of improving an organisation’s culture and why coaching is needed, perhaps more than ever, in the workplace.

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