The AC Podcast
Welcome to the Association for Coaching (AC) Podcast Channel. Enjoy our educational, thought-provoking conversations as our diverse range of hosts speak with coaches, thought leaders, academics and industry innovators. Listen to our weekly episodes to gain actionable tools and proven techniques to elevate your personal and professional development, boost your coaching business and become a better coach for your clients. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this is your go-to resource for growth and success in the coaching industry. All our podcast and guest resources are available in our Digital Learning Hub, which includes an extensive library of...
S1 E240 · Mon, April 28, 2025
Spark Inside: Transforming Lives in the Criminal Justice System
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: ·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Ro
S1 E239 · Mon, April 21, 2025
The Lived Experience Coaches Transforming Support Services for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism
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! <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themesha
S1 E238 · Mon, April 14, 2025
From Disengagement to Empowerment: The Coaching Approaches Transforming Young Lives
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: <span style="mso-lis
S1 E237 · Mon, April 07, 2025
Writing for Resilience: Coaching Survivors of Domestic Abuse
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. <p class="pa
S1 E236 · Mon, March 31, 2025
An Innovative Coaching Program Empowering Unpaid Carers
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. <span style=
S1 E235 · Mon, March 24, 2025
A Day in the Life of Leyla Okhai: Bridging Culture, Race and Mental Health
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: <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'So
S1 E234 · Mon, March 17, 2025
How Stories of African Leadership Inform Your Coaching Practice
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 philo sophies 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. <span style= "fon
S1 E233 · Mon, March 10, 2025
Leading with Cultural Awareness: A Framework for Success with Philippe Rosinski
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</spa
S1 E232 · Mon, March 03, 2025
How Assessments Can Impact Team Coaching
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: · </sp
S1 E231 · Mon, February 24, 2025
How Motivational Maps Can Empower Individuals and Teams
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: <sp
S1 E230 · Mon, February 17, 2025
230: From Burnout to Balance: Navigating Well-Being in Organizational Life
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. <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-the
S1 E229 · Mon, February 10, 2025
Transform Communication with the VoicePrint Tool Part 2
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: <span style= "font-family: Symbo
S1 E228 · Mon, February 03, 2025
Transform Communication with the VoicePrint Tool Part 1
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: <span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-
S1 E227 · Mon, January 27, 2025
Unlocking Cognitive Potential with the HBDI
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. ·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times N
S1 E226 · Mon, January 20, 2025
Know Yourself, Know Your Team: The Insights Discovery Tool
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. <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align
S1 E225 · Mon, January 13, 2025
How Personality Assessments Can Transform Your Coaching Practice
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: · <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'So
S1 E224 · Mon, January 06, 2025
The Impact and Science of Self-Awareness
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. <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi
S1 E223 · Mon, December 30, 2024
The Year in Reflection: Lessons from Our 2024 Hosts
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: <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-s
S1 E222 · Mon, December 23, 2024
A Day in the Life of Sally Twisleton: Engineer to Coach
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. <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-fo
S1 E221 · Mon, December 16, 2024
From Fear to Love in Coaching and Supervision
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: <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1;
S1 E220 · Mon, December 09, 2024
Can Love Transform Coaching and Leadership?
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: · <span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: acce
S1 E219 · Mon, December 02, 2024
Pause and Purpose: The Spiritual Role of Coaching
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: <p class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: b
S1 E218 · Mon, November 25, 2024
How Intuition and Presence Transforms Your Coaching Practice
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: <
S1 E217 · Mon, November 18, 2024
Exploring the Use of Self with Gestalt Coaching
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: · </
Bonus · Mon, November 11, 2024
216: A Day in the Life of Anita Sauvage: From Cancer to Coaching
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. <p class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; vertical-align: baseline;
S1 E215 · Mon, November 04, 2024
Is Modern Leadership Ready for a Human-Centric Revolution?
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! <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans
S1 E214 · Mon, October 28, 2024
A Leader’s Guide to Cultivating a Culture of Growth and Connection
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. <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro
S1 E213 · Mon, October 21, 2024
Emotional Intelligence for Leaders with Daniel Goleman
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: · <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; ms
S1 E212 · Mon, October 14, 2024
What Happens When Leadership Turns Toxic?
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: · <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Sou
S1 E211 · Mon, October 07, 2024
How Leaders Can Role-Model Healthy Habits in the Workplace
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 ·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roma
S1 E210 · Mon, September 30, 2024
Practical Strategies for Inclusive Leadership
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 <!-- [if !
S1 E209 · Mon, September 23, 2024
Navigating the Realities of Effective Leadership
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 <span style="mso-list: Ignore
S1 E208 · Mon, September 16, 2024
Coaching Leaders through Change, Collaboration and Systems
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 <p class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt;
S1 E207 · Mon, September 09, 2024
How Coaching Can Transform Managers into Human-Centric Leaders
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:
S1 E206 · Mon, September 02, 2024
How Coaching Outdoors Transforms Your Practice and Perspective
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 <span style= "font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-t
S1 E205 · Mon, August 26, 2024
From Concrete to Canopy: How Urban Nature Impacts Coaching
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: <span style= "font-family: Sy
S1 E204 · Mon, August 19, 2024
How Nature Deepens Self-Care and Improves Your Coaching
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 · <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-fam
S1 E203 · Mon, August 12, 2024
A Journey Through the Connection Sequence
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: <p class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: -1
S1 E202 · Mon, August 05, 2024
The Transformative Power of Coaching with Netwalking
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 <s
S1 E201 · Mon, July 29, 2024
Building a Nature-Connected Coaching Business
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 <span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-theme
S1 E200 · Mon, July 22, 2024
How AC Digital Learning and Podcasts Can Support Your Coaching Practice
Join Smaranda Dochia, Maxine Bell and Rob Lawrence, members of the AC podcast team, as they celebrate the 200 th 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 <!-- [i
S1 E199 · Mon, July 15, 2024
How Coaching Outdoors Harnesses Community, Connection and Creativity
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 · <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f38
S1 E198 · Mon, July 08, 2024
Nature Connection in Urban Spaces
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 <span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themesh
S1 E197 · Mon, July 01, 2024
Ecosomatic Coaching with Nature
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: · Synergizing nature as a co-coach indoors, online and outdoors ·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Ro
S1 E196 · Mon, June 24, 2024
Practical Tips for Coaching Outdoors
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 · </sp
S1 E195 · Mon, June 17, 2024
Experimental Creativity and Ethics in Research
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: <span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-the
S1 E194 · Mon, June 10, 2024
The Powerful Impact of Research on Coaches and Organizations
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 <span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color
S1 E193 · Mon, June 03, 2024
Research Myths and Misconceptions
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 · My
S1 E192 · Mon, May 27, 2024
How to Become a Coach Practitioner-Researcher
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 · <span style= "font-family: 'Source San
S1 E191 · Mon, May 20, 2024
The Role of Research in Informing Coaching Practice
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 · <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fare
S1 E190 · Mon, May 13, 2024
Assessing Research for Coaches
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 · <span style= "font-family: 'Source San
S1 E189 · Mon, May 06, 2024
Accessing Research in Coaching
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 <span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; m
S1 E188 · Mon, April 29, 2024
Beyond the Obvious: Finding the Value in Research for Coaching
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 <span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-fon
S1 E187 · Mon, April 22, 2024
Coaching Our Future Generations with Curiosity and Connection
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 <p class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-l
S1 E186 · Mon, April 15, 2024
Talking Honestly to Young People About Grief and Loss
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 <span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; m
S1 E185 · Mon, April 08, 2024
Allowing True Expression in Coaching
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: · <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-s
S1 E184 · Mon, April 01, 2024
Youth Empowerment and Positive Masculinity
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 <p class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm
S1 E183 · Mon, March 25, 2024
Pain to Purpose: Connecting with Young People
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: · <
S1 E182 · Mon, March 18, 2024
The Beauty and Impact of Coaching Young People
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 · <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128; backgro
S1 E181 · Mon, March 11, 2024
Creating a Successful Support System for Young People to Thrive
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 <span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor
S1 E180 · Mon, March 04, 2024
Getting Real: Youth, Culture and Racism
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 hon
S1 E179 · Mon, February 26, 2024
Essential Self-Care Approaches for Coaches
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: <span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #
S1 E178 · Mon, February 19, 2024
Supporting Clients with Suicide Ideation in Coaching and Supervision
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 <span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-
S1 E177 · Mon, February 12, 2024
Understanding Trauma in the Coaching Space
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 <span style= "font-fami
S1 E176 · Mon, February 05, 2024
Practical Tips and Tools to Help Clients with Stress, Anxiety and Depression
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 · <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pr
S1 E175 · Mon, January 29, 2024
How Coaches Can Better Support Clients’ Mental Health
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: <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lf
S1 E174 · Mon, January 22, 2024
Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Coaching and Supervision
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 <p cla
S1 E173 · Mon, January 15, 2024
Reflections on our 2023 Podcasts
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 · <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-ser
S1 E172 · Mon, January 08, 2024
The Wonder of Whole Person Coaching
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 · </
S1 E171 · Mon, January 01, 2024
Polarity Thinking: The Wisdom of Resistance
Beena Sharma, P resident 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 <p class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;
S1 E170 · Tue, December 26, 2023
Improving Performance with Logical Levels
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 ·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Ro
S1 E169 · Mon, December 18, 2023
Harnessing the Power of Adult Development Theory in Coaching
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 <span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-t
S1 E168 · Mon, December 11, 2023
Elevating Your Coaching with Clean Language
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 <span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symb
S1 E167 · Mon, December 04, 2023
Gestalt Coaching: Wholeness Through Change
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 ·<span styl
S1 E166 · Mon, November 27, 2023
Integrating Embodied Intelligence with Somatic Coaching
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 ·
S1 E165 · Mon, November 20, 2023
A Holistic Approach to Coaching with Psychosynthesis
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 <p class="paragraph" style= "vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0p
S1 E164 · Mon, November 13, 2023
Valuable Insights and Tips for New Coaches
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 <span style="mso-list:
S1 E163 · Mon, November 06, 2023
The Importance of Continuing Professional Development in Coaching
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 · <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-bidi-
S1 E162 · Mon, October 30, 2023
How to Use Coaching Tools and Techniques for New Coaches
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 <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128; background: whi
S1 E161 · Mon, October 23, 2023
Foundations for Success for New Coaches
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 <p class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt;
S1 E160 · Mon, October 16, 2023
How Accreditation and Supervision Elevate Your Coaching Practice
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 · <span style= "font-family: 'Sour
S1 E159 · Mon, October 09, 2023
Which Coaching Professional Body is Right for You?
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: <span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Sy
S1 E158 · Mon, October 02, 2023
Coaching Training and Coaching Models with Gina Lodge
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/gettin
S1 E157 · Mon, September 25, 2023
The Essential Skills and Qualities of Coaching
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. </s
S1 E156 · Mon, September 18, 2023
Coaching Mature Women Through Significant Life Transitions
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.
S1 E155 · Mon, September 11, 2023
The Power of the Coaching Space for Women Working in Academia
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- <span sty
S1 E154 · Mon, September 04, 2023
How Coaching Can Challenge the Lack of Diversity and Representation in the Not-for-Profit Sector
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.” <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshad
S1 E153 · Mon, August 28, 2023
Effective Strategies for Coaching Women in Male-Dominated Sectors
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.” <span style= "font-fami
S1 E152 · Mon, August 21, 2023
Powerful Ways to Create an Inclusive Coaching Space
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 he
S1 E151 · Mon, August 14, 2023
Coaching Women for Systemic Change
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.” <span style= "font-fam
S1 E150 · Mon, August 07, 2023
Darren Robson: Memories in Conversation
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 touc
S1 E149 · Mon, July 31, 2023
Professional Development and Continuing Education for Career Coaches
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.” Fo
S1 E148 · Mon, July 24, 2023
Resilience and Redirection: The Skills of Redundancy and Outplacement Coaching
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. <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color:
S1 E147 · Mon, July 17, 2023
Mastering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Career Coaching
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
S1 E146 · Mon, July 10, 2023
Ethical Considerations for Career Coaches
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. <span style= "font-size: 12.
S1 E145 · Mon, July 03, 2023
Helping Your Clients Embrace the Messiness of Career Change
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
S1 E144 · Mon, June 26, 2023
The Role of Self-Assessment Tools in Career Coaching
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 <span style="font-size: 11.0pt; fon
S1 E143 · Mon, June 19, 2023
A Coaching Approach for Identifying Your Client’s Zone of Genius
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: ht
S1 E142 · Mon, June 12, 2023
A Closer Look at Career Coaching
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
S1 E141 · Mon, June 05, 2023
Unlocking Thinking with Visual Expressive Coaching Tools
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.” <span styl
S1 E140 · Mon, May 29, 2023
Transforming Behaviour with Constellations and Systemic Coaching``
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
S1 E139 · Mon, May 22, 2023
Unlocking the Power of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Coaching
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
S1 E138 · Mon, May 15, 2023
The Curiosity in Cognitive Behavioural Coaching (Part Two)
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: <a href= "https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-appro
S1 E137 · Mon, May 08, 2023
The Curiosity in Cognitive Behavioural Coaching (Part One)
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?”
S1 E136 · Mon, May 01, 2023
The Magic of Motivational Interviewing in Coaching
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: <p class="paragraph"
S1 E135 · Mon, April 24, 2023
A Solution-Focused Coaching Approach
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: <a href= "https://www.associationforcoaching.com/pa
S1 E134 · Mon, April 17, 2023
Positive Psychology Coaching
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.” <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif
S1 E133 · Mon, April 10, 2023
Applying Neuroscience to Your Coaching Practice
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: <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align:
S1 E132 · Mon, April 03, 2023
Eclectic and Integrative Coaching
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 resourc
S1 E131 · Mon, March 27, 2023
Action Learning and Coaching
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: <p class="paragraph" style= "margin
S1 E130 · Mon, March 20, 2023
Launch of the AC Team Coaching Accreditation Scheme
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
S1 E129 · Mon, March 13, 2023
Team Coaching as a Technology for Change
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! <span style
S1 E128 · Mon, March 06, 2023
Team Coaching Readiness
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.” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: http
S1 E127 · Mon, February 27, 2023
Contracting for Team Coaches
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.” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https:// <a href="http://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/
S1 E126 · Mon, February 20, 2023
Team Coaching Competencies
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.”
S1 E125 · Mon, February 13, 2023
What is Real Team Coaching?
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.” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:
S1 E124 · Mon, February 06, 2023
Why is a Whole Team Coaching Approach Needed?
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.” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-team-coaching-approach
S1 E123 · Mon, January 30, 2023
Reflections on our 2022 Podcasts
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 To listen to the Technology and Innovation series with Claudia: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_series To listen to the Let's Make Coaching Creative serieswith Maxine: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Lets_Make_Coaching_Creative_Series_Page To listen to the Make Time for Marketing series with Rob: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_Series_Page To listen to the Conscience of Coaching series with George: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/The_Conscience_of_Coaching_Series_Page Rob also hosted the AC at 20 podcast series here: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC-at-20_podcast_series
S1 E122 · Mon, January 23, 2023
A Future Vision for Coaching
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.” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20series_Future_Vision
S1 E121 · Mon, January 16, 2023
International Trends in Coaching
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.” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC_at_20_series_International_Trends_in_Coaching
S1 E120 · Mon, January 09, 2023
Global Voices Part 3: Connecting Across the World with China and Ireland
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
S1 E119 · Mon, January 02, 2023
Global Voices Part 2: The Evolution of Coaching in France and Turkey
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
S1 E118 · Mon, December 26, 2022
Global Voices Part One: Coaching Professionalism, Passion and Purpose
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.” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20series_Coaching_Professionalism_Passion_Purpose
S1 E117 · Mon, December 19, 2022
Coaching Mastery, Learning and CPD
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
S1 E116 · Mon, December 12, 2022
The Voices of a Professional Coaching Community
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” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20series_Members Voice_JaneUpton_AdrianGreen_AngelaDunbar
S1 E115 · Mon, December 05, 2022
A Focus on Coaching Best Practice, Accreditation and Supervision
Four leading coaching professionals, Jeannette 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
S1 E114 · Mon, November 28, 2022
Culture, Coaching and Possibilities
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
S1 E113 · Mon, November 21, 2022
The Story So Far: Celebrating 20 years of the Association for Coaching
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
S1 E112 · Mon, November 14, 2022
Nature, Neuroscience and Ethics in Coaching
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
S1 E111 · Mon, November 07, 2022
The Future of Coaching
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
S1 E110 · Mon, October 31, 2022
Moving Upstream for Better Solutions
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?” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Della_Duncan
S1 E109 · Mon, October 24, 2022
Mental Health, Emotions and the Climate Crisis
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
S1 E108 · Mon, October 17, 2022
Why Coaches Should Focus on Relationships, Primary Emotions and Vision
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
S1 E107 · Mon, October 10, 2022
The Consciousness of Belonging for Coaches
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
S1 E106 · Mon, October 03, 2022
The Art and Skill of Service-Centered Coaching
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
S1 E105 · Mon, September 26, 2022
Why Purpose and Practice Creates Effective Marketing
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
S1 E104 · Tue, September 20, 2022
The Spiritual Side of Marketing
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
S1 E103 · Mon, September 12, 2022
How to Use Linkedin
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
S1 E102 · Mon, September 05, 2022
The Power of PR
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
S1 E101 · Mon, August 29, 2022
The Best Marketing Tool is Empathy
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
S1 E100 · Mon, August 22, 2022
Meet the Podcast Team for our 100th Episode!
Smaranda Dochia, Rob Lawrence, Miranda Woodhouse, and Darren Robson join Maxine Bell to celebrate our 100 th 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
S1 E99 · Mon, August 15, 2022
An Ethical Approach to Marketing
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
S1 E98 · Mon, August 08, 2022
Overcoming Marketing Procrastination
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
S1 E97 · Mon, August 01, 2022
Develop Powerful Coaching Business Habits
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
S1 E96 · Mon, July 25, 2022
Creating a Marketing Mindset
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
S1 E95 · Mon, July 18, 2022
Marketing Truths and Tips
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
S1 E94 · Mon, July 11, 2022
Creating an Engaged Workplace with Coaching
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
S1 E93 · Mon, July 04, 2022
The Future of Coaching is Creative
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
S1 E92 · Mon, June 27, 2022
Weaving the Rich Tapestry of Creativity in Coaching
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
S1 E91 · Mon, June 20, 2022
The Coaching Dance to Wellness
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.” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Making_Coaching_Creative_podcast_series_Pearl_Jordan
S1 E90 · Mon, June 13, 2022
Coaching with Collage
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.” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Making_Coaching_Creative_podcast_series_Andrea_Watts
S1 E89 · Mon, June 06, 2022
Why it Matters to Be Yourself as a Coach
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.” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Making_Coaching_Creative_podcast_series_Mujumdar_and_Brown
S1 E88 · Mon, May 30, 2022
How Coaching with Proverbs Creates New Perspectives
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
S1 E87 · Mon, May 23, 2022
Coaching Psychology & Creative Experimentation
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
S1 E86 · Mon, May 16, 2022
The Power of Poetry in Coaching
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 ” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Making_Coaching_Creative_podcast_series_Charmaine_Pollard
S1 E85 · Mon, May 09, 2022
Art Based Coaching Practice
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” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Making_Coaching_Creative_podcast_series_Anna_Sheather
S1 E84 · Mon, May 02, 2022
Coaching for Health and Wellbeing
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. ” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC-at-20_Loshni_Manikam
S1 E83 · Mon, April 25, 2022
Beyond Diversity: The Long Win
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
S1 E82 · Mon, April 18, 2022
Coaching Perspectives: Voices of the Future
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.” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Voices_for_the_Future_SharonMcPherson
S1 E81 · Mon, April 11, 2022
When the Science of Coaching Meets Technology
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." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_Jonathan_Passmore
S1 E80 · Mon, April 04, 2022
Ethics, AI and Coaching (Part Two)
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? ” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_Tarry_Terblanche_Rutschmann
S1 E79 · Mon, March 28, 2022
Ethics, AI and Coaching (Part One)
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
S1 E78 · Mon, March 21, 2022
How Technology can Widen the Impact of Team Coaching
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 ” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_Hawkins_Marsden
S1 E77 · Mon, March 14, 2022
Team Coaching in the Virtual Workplace
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
S1 E76 · Mon, March 07, 2022
Using technological tools in co-creative coaching
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
S1 E75 · Mon, February 28, 2022
Tech in coaching: for the sceptical and the enthusiastic
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 ." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://associationforcoaching.site-ym.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_Carol_Braddick
S1 E74 · Mon, February 21, 2022
Helping coaches and clients grow using AI (Part Two)
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.” For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://associationforcoaching.site-ym.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_Alex_Haitoglou
S1 E73 · Mon, February 14, 2022
Helping coaches and clients grow using AI (Part One)
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. 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
S1 E72 · Mon, February 07, 2022
How AI can support your coaching practice
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
S1 E71 · Mon, January 31, 2022
Research evidence-based AI coaching
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
S1 E70 · Mon, January 24, 2022
Technology and Ethics in Coaching
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
S1 E69 · Mon, January 17, 2022
Reflections from our 2021 Podcast Series
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. For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://associationforcoaching.site-ym.com/page/2021_Podcast_Reflections_RobLawrence
S1 E68 · Mon, January 10, 2022
Inequity and Diversity in the Coaching Industry
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.
S1 E67 · Mon, January 03, 2022
The impact of culture in the coaching relationship
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.”
S1 E66 · Mon, December 27, 2021
How Diversity and Inclusion create business growth
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 ”
S1 E65 · Mon, December 20, 2021
Why Neurodiversity Coaching matters
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.
S1 E64 · Mon, December 13, 2021
The female experience of ADHD
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"
S1 E63 · Mon, December 06, 2021
How do we create a belonging culture in the workplace? (Part Two)
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?
S1 E62 · Mon, November 29, 2021
How do we create a belonging culture in the workplace? (Part One)
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?
S1 E61 · Mon, November 22, 2021
Beyond Diversity and Inclusion to Anti-oppression, Liberation & Freedom
"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?”
S1 E60 · Mon, November 15, 2021
The Democratization of Coaching
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.”
S1 E59 · Mon, November 08, 2021
Measuring Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace
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."
S1 E58 · Mon, November 01, 2021
Strategic Embedded Inclusion with Nick Basannavar
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.
S1 E57 · Mon, October 25, 2021
Greg Baker on Learning to Adapt and Upskill
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.
S1 E56 · Mon, October 18, 2021
Awareness of Privilege while Coaching
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.
S1 E55 · Mon, October 11, 2021
Future Fit Coaching with Peter Hawkins
“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.
S1 E54 · Tue, October 05, 2021
Climate & Biodiversity Coaching
"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?
S1 E53 · Mon, September 27, 2021
Climate Change Coaching in Madagascar
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.
S1 E52 · Mon, September 20, 2021
Coaching through the lens of nature
“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.
S1 E51 · Mon, September 13, 2021
A Bigger Vision for Coaching
“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.
S1 E50 · Mon, September 06, 2021
The Climate Coaching Alliance Story Part Two
“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.
S1 E49 · Mon, August 30, 2021
The Climate Coaching Alliance Story Part One
“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.
S1 E48 · Mon, August 23, 2021
The Future of Coaching
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?
S1 E47 · Mon, August 16, 2021
Active Hope practices to inspire positive change
"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.
S1 E46 · Mon, August 09, 2021
Coaching with the Earth in Mind
“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. Resources for this Episode
S1 E45 · Mon, August 02, 2021
When to bring Climate Change into Coaching
"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.
S1 E44 · Mon, July 26, 2021
How coaching skills can galvanize climate action
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. Resources for this Episode
S1 E43 · Mon, July 19, 2021
Creating an ecosystem for leaders to grow
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. Resources for this Episode
S1 E42 · Mon, July 12, 2021
Finding a Safe Space to Market Your Coaching (Part 2)
“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. Resources for this episode
S1 E41 · Mon, July 05, 2021
Finding a Safe Space to Market Your Coaching (Part 1)
“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. Resources for this episode
S1 E40 · Mon, June 28, 2021
Creating a Coaching Business for Future Generations
"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. Resources for this episode
S1 E39 · Mon, June 21, 2021
Taking a Coaching Approach to Selling
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. Resources for this episode
S1 E38 · Mon, June 14, 2021
Approaches to Help Coaches Make More Money, Work Less, and Have More Fun
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. Resources for this episode
S1 E37 · Mon, June 07, 2021
Being Creative when building your Coaching Practice
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. Resources for this episode
S1 E36 · Mon, May 31, 2021
Success is possible with the right mindset
“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. Resources for this episode
S1 E35 · Mon, May 24, 2021
Bringing Meaning to your Coaching with Sue Stockdale
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. Resources for this episode
S1 E34 · Mon, May 17, 2021
Embracing Masculine and Feminine Energy to Grow Your Coaching Business
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.
S1 E33 · Mon, May 10, 2021
Mark Bixter on a Holistic Approach to Coaching
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. Resources for this episode
S1 E32 · Mon, May 03, 2021
Elevating Coaching Businesses through Trust, Honesty, and Respect
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. Resources for this episode
S1 E31 · Mon, April 26, 2021
031: Empathic Coaching Practices for ultimate inclusivity and business success
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. Resources for this episode
S1 E30 · Mon, April 19, 2021
Andonella Thomson on following your passion and intuition as a coach
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. Resources for this episode
S1 E29 · Mon, April 12, 2021
Marketing and Brand Strategies for Coaches
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. Resources for this episode
S1 E28 · Mon, April 05, 2021
How to price your coaching services
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. Resources for this episode
S1 E27 · Mon, March 29, 2021
It's all connected!
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?" https://www.associationforcoaching.com
S1 E26 · Mon, March 22, 2021
Mindfulness at the workplace improves performance and relationships
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.
S1 E25 · Mon, March 15, 2021
Coaching to Love your Brain through “Neuroscience”
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. https://www.associationforcoaching.com
S1 E24 · Mon, March 08, 2021
Unravelling your Natural Talent for Mental, Physical and Spiritual Wellbeing
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. https://www.associationforcoaching.com
S1 E23 · Mon, March 01, 2021
Coaching through “Positive Existentialism” - A Life-Changing Approach
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. https://www.associationforcoaching.com (c) 2021 Association for Coaching
S1 E22 · Mon, February 22, 2021
Calm and Train the Mind with a Boost of Nature
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.
S1 E21 · Mon, February 15, 2021
A Mile a Day for Mental, Physical and Spiritual Wellbeing
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.
S1 E20 · Mon, February 08, 2021
Mental Health First Aid training and 7 core principles
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.
S1 E19 · Mon, February 01, 2021
Coaching Contribution: Project 5, Making a Difference in the NHS
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.
S1 E18 · Mon, January 25, 2021
The Value of Coaching Culture in Organizations
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.
S1 E17 · Mon, January 18, 2021
Harnessing coaching to support leaders in a crisis with Babette Graham
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.
S1 E16 · Mon, January 11, 2021
Collaboration is the new Leadership with René Carayol
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.
S1 E15 · Mon, January 04, 2021
How to Develop High Potential Leaders with Nishi Ayer
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.
S1 E14 · Mon, December 28, 2020
Terecina Kwong on Leading and Empowering Teams in the ‘new normal’
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.
S1 E13 · Mon, December 21, 2020
Charlie Stainforth on developing future leaders and supporting forward-thinking businesses
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.
S1 E12 · Mon, December 14, 2020
Moving Forward with Resilience, a podcast with Jen Kidby
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.
S1 E11 · Mon, December 07, 2020
How coaching brings value to leaders and virtual teams during a pandemic with Dr. Paul Lawrence
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.
S1 E10 · Mon, June 22, 2020
Nothing Best Done Alone Anymore
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. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching
S1 E9 · Sun, June 21, 2020
The Six Key Dimensions of Leadership Agility For Today’s Workplace
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. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching
S1 E8 · Thu, June 18, 2020
Building Grant Thornton’s Coaching Culture
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. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching
S1 E7 · Tue, June 16, 2020
Influence to unleash other’s potential
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. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching
S1 E6 · Thu, June 11, 2020
A Systemic Approach to Building Coaching Cultures with Dr. Paul Lawrence
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. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching
S1 E5 · Tue, June 09, 2020
The Power of Feeling Safe: Mindfulness, Psychological Safety and Innovation
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. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching
S1 E4 · Thu, June 04, 2020
Saving face: How leaders can develop cultural agility, inclusive leadership and a global mindset
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. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching
S1 E3 · Tue, June 02, 2020
Coaching Financial Wellness During Times of Volatility
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. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching
S1 E2 · Tue, June 02, 2020
Helping Build Tomorrow’s Barclays with Coaching
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. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching
S1 E1 · Tue, June 02, 2020
Creating a coaching culture with Gillian Jones-Williams
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. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching
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