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

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

You will learn:

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

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

·       How to practically use VoicePrint in your coaching practice

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

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

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For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel-self-awareness-insight-tools-voiceprint-communication

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel-self-awareness-insight-tools-whole-brain-thinking-preferences

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

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

You will learn:

·       What inner wisdom and intuition are

·       The link between presence and inner wisdom

·       How a coach can develop intuition

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

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-beyond-tools_intuition-inner-wisdom-presence

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:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-team-coaching-readiness

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://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-contracting-team-coaches

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.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-team-coaching-competencies

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:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-real-team-coaching

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You will learn:

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

·       The power of sharing the statement behind your question

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

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

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Key takeaways:

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

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

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

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

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

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 

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

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

Smaranda Dochia, Rob Lawrence, Miranda Woodhouse, and Darren Robson join Maxine Bell to celebrate our 100th podcast episode! Together we are the complete podcast team involved in the vision and creation of our great quality weekly episodes.

Join us, to hear more about the values, ethos, and processes we use to create each episode. Enjoy listening to the passion behind the purposeful playfulness, the challenges, and the surprising depths and impact our podcast channel has had. Be inspired to be brave and join us as a host for a podcast series on a topic you love, from a professional team that supports and mentors you through the whole process.

“We wanted to create a space for voices from our wonderful, eclectic community.” 

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://associationforcoaching.site-ym.com/page/AC-at-20_podcast_series_Meet_the_Podcast_Team_Panel _Chat

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

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

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

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

You will learn

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

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

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

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

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You will learn:

·       What workplace culture is and why it matters

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

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

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

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

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

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

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

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