The AC Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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

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

You will learn:

·       How to introduce love as a professional coaching lens

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

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

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

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

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

You will learn:

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

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

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

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

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https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel-love-in-coaching-coaching-contracting

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

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

You will learn:

·       Why neuro-inclusive recruitment is so important

·       How organisations can start their journey to embracing neurodivergent talent

·       Advice for neurodivergent job seekers

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

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

You will learn:

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

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

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

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  

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

"The six levels working together help us understand performance and what makes us perform and what doesn't make us perform."

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

You will learn:

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

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

·       The role of empathy

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

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

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

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

You will learn:

·       Clean language questions and processes

·       Symbolic modelling and the use of spaces

·       The importance of metaphors in clean language

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

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

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

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

You will learn:

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

·       The use of dialogue and experimentation

·       The importance of field theory and understanding our interconnectedness

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

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

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

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

You will learn:

·       The power of embodied intelligence and integration in coaching

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

·       How somatic coaching offers new perspectives, insights and ways of being for clients

"This idea of relating to the embodied experience as a sort of neck down experience and a kind of function rather than a territory of intelligence feels to me like a coming home and a deepening."

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

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

Aubyn Howard, co-founder of Psychosynthesis Coaching Ltd, joins our host, Felicity Dwyer, in our fascinating new podcast series: Coaching the Whole Person.

Aubyn shares the value of psycho-synthesis coaching, a holistic and integrative approach to psychology, especially with the current societal shifts towards purpose and authenticity in work and leadership. Their conversation explores the concept of the self and the coach's role in facilitating self-reflection. They also discuss the idea of connecting with one's will and higher purpose, and the benefits of learning more about psychosynthesis for deeper client work.

You will learn:

·       What psychosynthesis coaching is and its value in current times

·       About tri-focal vision and bridging the gap between reality and potential

·       Working with different parts of the self and the importance of focusing on small steps towards a client's potential

"Psychosynthesis is an inner exploration of us of our psychological world. It's an inner inquiry into the psycho-spiritual dimension."

 For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-the-whole-person-podcast-series-psychosynthesis-holistic-approach

Jeannette Marshall, Jeremy Lazarus and Chloë Garland, join host Simone Sweeney, for a wonderful panel chat in the final episode of the Getting Started as a Coach series. As they reflect on what they would have done differently as a new coach, they share their personal definitions of what coaching is, debunk myths, and discuss the challenges and rewards of coaching as well as what they wish for its future. In this warm and open conversation with over half a century of coaching between them, their love for this incredible profession will inspire and motivate.

You will learn:

·      The importance of having the right support and overcoming imposter syndrome

·      Marketing tips, utilizing networks, pricing, and understanding your value proposition

·      The value of good training, accreditation and supervision

"It takes a lot of training, a lot of development, a lot of soul searching because we have to overcome our own challenges to be able to coach other people effectively."  

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_getting-started-coaches-podcast-series-panel-chat-valuable-insights-tips