Have you ever felt drawn to help others navigate the unique challenges and strengths that come with ADHD, yet wondered what it truly takes to call yourself an ADHD coach?

In this episode, we explore one of the questions we're asked most often;

How to become an ADHD coach.

As more people receive ADHD diagnoses, many coaches are curious about how they can ethically and effectively support this community. Through our discussion, we share insights from our experience as accredited training providers and as coaches who work extensively in the neurodivergent space.

We begin by unpacking the difference between being a coach who works with clients who have ADHD and being an ADHD specialist coach. That distinction matters, because it shapes how you present yourself in the market and the depth of knowledge you need to support clients responsibly.

We discuss why true ADHD coaching requires more than a quick online certificate. Coaching neurodivergent clients demands strong foundational coaching skills and a deep understanding of neurodivergence, trauma, and inclusivity. Ethical practice starts with accreditation, understanding professional standards, codes of conduct, and trauma-informed approaches.

We also reflect on the importance of seeing clients as whole people, not as a label or diagnosis. While ADHD may influence how someone experiences the world, it doesn't define them. In every coaching conversation, we meet individuals with careers, relationships, goals, and emotions that extend far beyond their diagnosis.

A powerful part of our conversation focuses on lived experience. Many aspiring ADHD coaches are themselves neurodivergent, which brings empathy and connection, but it can also blur professional boundaries. We explore how to honour that lived experience without projecting it onto clients and how supervision and reflective practice protect both coach and client.

As we close, we talk about the routes available for coaches who want to deepen their expertise, from our Level 7 Coaching Qualification to our Neurodivergent Inclusive Coaching Essentials and full Neurodivergent Inclusive Coaching Programme. Whether you're starting your coaching journey or looking to specialise, this episode offers a grounded view of what ethical, inclusive ADHD coaching looks like in practice.

Timestamps:

• 00:48 – The difference between an ADHD coach and a coach working with ADHD clients
• 02:35 – Understanding co-occurring conditions and the importance of inclusivity
• 04:29 – Why short ADHD coach training courses can be misleading
• 05:47 – Seeing the whole person, not just the diagnosis
• 09:55 – Accreditation, CPD and what ethical practice looks like
• 12:02 – The role of lived experience in building trust and navigating boundaries
• 14:20 – How neurodivergence changes the way we interpret client behaviour
• 15:34 – Recognising gaps in your knowledge and choosing the right training
• 16:59 – Celebrating the growing demand for inclusive coaching

Key Lessons Learned:

• Ethical ADHD coaching begins with strong, accredited foundational coaching skills.
• ADHD rarely exists in isolation; understanding co-occurring conditions is vital.
• Lived experience can build trust, but reflection and supervision protect the coaching relationship.
• Trauma-informed and inclusive practice are essential for supporting neurodivergent clients.
• True specialism requires depth, time, and commitment, not a quick online course.
• Clients want coaches who understand their individuality, not their label.
• Accreditation demonstrates professionalism and builds client confidence.
• Continuous professional development ensures you evolve with the growing field of neurodiversity.
• Inclusive language and awareness create safer, more empowering coaching spaces.
• The future of coaching lies in understanding and celebrating neurodiversity, not reducing it to a niche.

Keywords:

ADHD coach, ADHD coaching training, neurodivergent inclusive coaching, ICF accredited coaching, ethical coaching, trauma-informed coaching, neurodiversity in coaching, ADHD coaching certification UK, inclusive coaching practice, professional coach accreditation,

Links & Resources:

• www.igcompany.com/ndessentials
• www.igcompany.com

Have you ever wondered how people manage to train as a coach while juggling a full-time job, family, and everything else life throws their way?

In this episode, we explore one of the most common questions we hear:

How can I train as a coach when I already work full time?

We know from experience that most people who come to train with us are balancing busy lives, full-time jobs, caring responsibilities, and personal commitments. And yet, many find that their coaching qualification becomes the highlight of their week, a time to step into a space that's entirely for them.

We talk about the practicalities, mindset, and support systems that make this possible. From flexible formats and payment options to honest conversations with employers, we share the approaches that have helped hundreds of learners succeed in training while working full time.

We discuss the range of formats available, including evening, morning, weekend, and self-guided options, and how learners find creative ways to integrate their studies into their lives. Whether it's fitting in lessons during lunch breaks, listening to content while walking the dog, or negotiating time off work, there are countless routes to make it work.

Beyond logistics, we explore the mindset that makes the biggest difference. Training to be a coach isn't only a professional investment, it's a personal one. The moment you shift from asking "Am I ready?" to "How can I make this work?", everything changes.

We share personal stories from our own coaching journeys, from completing qualifications with young children to navigating demanding roles, and the lessons that shaped how we now support others through this process.

We also talk about the value of employer sponsorship and how organisations increasingly recognise coaching as a way to develop culture, leadership and connection within teams. Many of our learners find that their organisations not only support them financially but also benefit from the ripple effects of their growth.

By the end of this episode, you'll come away with practical tools, encouragement and the reassurance that training to be a coach while working full time isn't only possible, it could be one of the most transformative decisions you ever make.

Timestamps:

• 00:01 – Why most trainee coaches balance learning with full-time work
• 00:57 – How life commitments coexist with coaching study
• 02:21 – Flexible learning formats that fit around your schedule
• 03:51 – Managing missed sessions and staying on track
• 04:17 – Payment options and accessibility
• 05:17 – Choosing the format that fits your energy and lifestyle
• 06:34 – Employer support and building a business case for funding
• 09:24 – The mindset shift that helps you commit and thrive
• 10:52 – Making coaching a personal priority
• 12:20 – Understanding the true time commitment
• 13:15 – Practising through triads and structured peer learning
• 14:44 – Why investing in coaching changes everything
• 15:37 – Finding time by changing perspective and routine
• 16:30 – Adapting your learning style for flexibility
• 17:00 – How to make your environment support your goal
• 18:51 – Role modelling lifelong learning for others
• 19:17 – Turning intention into reality and taking the next step

Key Lessons Learned:

• It's entirely possible to train as a coach while working full time with the right mindset and structure.
• Flexibility in format and timing means coaching qualifications can fit around real life.
• Shifting your question from "Is it the right time?" to "How can I make it work?" changes everything.
• Employer sponsorship can create win–win outcome, for your growth and your organisation's culture.
• Treating your coaching training as an act of self-investment fuels motivation and resilience.
• Clear time planning and communication at home and work are essential for success.
• Every learner's journey is unique, there's no single "perfect" way to do it.
• Training as a coach while working builds powerful habits of reflection and self-leadership.
• The return on investment goes far beyond career progression, it transforms how you think, feel and connect.
• Starting now often becomes the most impactful decision for your future self.

Keywords:

train as a coach while working full time, coaching qualification, coaching career development, flexible coaching training, online coaching courses UK, emotional coaching, mindset for success, accredited coaching programmes, coaching while employed, professional coach training,

Links & Resources:

• Take our Coaching Course Quiz – www.mycoachingcourse.com
• Explore Accredited Coaching Qualifications – www.igcompany.com
• Book a call – www.igcompany.com/ilmcall

Have you ever wondered how much deeper your coaching could go if you paused to reflect in a more intentional way?

In this episode of The Coaching Crowd, we explore how reflective practice is the often-overlooked skill that truly elevates coaching. While questioning and listening skills usually get the spotlight, it is reflection that helps us to grow as coaches, find closure with clients, and unlock fresh insight.

As we spoke, we found ourselves noticing how reflective practice is both a personal and professional discipline. It is not about criticising yourself for what you missed, but instead about compassionately noticing what you learned, how you showed up, and how you can expand your practice.

We share a series of reflective questions that you can use for yourself or with your clients, such as:

• How am I feeling now?
• How present and attuned was I during that coaching session?
• What habits was I using, and what new experiments could I try next time?
• What biases or assumptions might have shaped how I showed up?

Together, we explore the difference between reflecting in practice (while in session) and reflecting on practice (afterwards), and how both can help you become more present, more courageous, and more flexible as a coach. We also talk about how reflective practice can happen in different ways, through journaling, walking, recording your thoughts aloud, or even using creative prompts like music and drawing.

One of our personal reflections from this conversation was how important it is to approach reflection with kindness. Growth does not come from berating yourself, but from curiosity and compassion. Reflective practice is a muscle, and with practice, it grows stronger.

This episode is full of questions and perspectives that will help you deepen your practice, connect with your clients at a deeper level, and continue your journey of lifelong learning.

Timestamps:

• 00:50 – Why reflective practice matters in coaching
• 02:12 – Reflecting in practice vs reflecting on practice
• 03:00 – Using body awareness as a catalyst for reflection
• 05:21 – Balancing solution-focus with presence
• 06:47 – The importance of compassion in reflection
• 08:34 – Exploring habits and courage in coaching
• 09:52 – The role of client feedback in reflective practice
• 11:14 – Finding your personal style of reflection
• 12:36 – Considering bias and self-development
• 14:25 – Reflection as a muscle to build over time
• 16:11 – Creative approaches to reflective practice
• 18:32 – Reflection as an ongoing process rather than quick clarity
• 19:23 – The role of CPD in deepening reflection
• 21:19 – Lifelong learning and growth as a coach

Key Lessons Learned:

• Reflective practice is the foundation for deepening your coaching, beyond questioning and listening skills.
• Compassion and curiosity are essential, reflection should not become self-criticism.
• Presence, energy, and body awareness are powerful entry points for reflection.
• Exploring habits, courage, and biases helps coaches to avoid falling into fixed patterns.
• Creative methods such as drawing, music, or recording can unlock new layers of reflection.
• Reflection is not about finding instant answers, but about allowing insight to emerge over time.
• CPD and lifelong learning naturally deepen reflective practice.

Keywords:

reflective practice in coaching, coaching reflection questions, reflective skills for coaches, how to deepen reflective practice, coaching growth, reflective coaching techniques, presence in coaching, self-reflection for coaches, lifelong learning in coaching, reflective practice methods

Links & Resources:

• Website: igcompany.co.uk

In today's episode we are talking about how you can pass your coaching qualification. We know that many people seriously consider this issue before signing up and sometimes it can be a barrier to even getting started.

We will discuss:

• different styles of learning

• how to manage your own expectations

• the way we have developed our courses to have a clear path to pass the course

• application of learning to aid development

• leaving comparison with your peers behind

• the difference between critical analysis and descriptive analysis

When you decide to join a coaching course, setting yourself up for success is important. Hopefully we have given you some reassurance today to know that you can be supported to successfully pass your course.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking about AI and coaching. We attended a conference recently that covered lots of learning around AI and wanted to share some of our new learning and reflections with you.

We discuss:

• what are the opportunities and challenges relating to AI and coaching

• What are the different types of AI technology available for the coaching industry to use

• How can chat bots coach individuals?

• What is lacking with AI

• How can AI help us to develop excellent practice

• Ethics and confidentiality

What are your thoughts on how AI could change the coaching industry? Do you use AI at the moment? Let us know your thoughts and join the conversation.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking about how to get your coaching qualification funded by your organisation. We have regular conversations with potential trainees wondering the best way to seek funding so we thought we would share our ideas with you.

We discuss:

• how to talk about the value of completing the training
• ways to start the conversation with your employer
• asking for support
• what other things a coaching qualification will give you
• how does a coaching qualification link in with the companies values

There are so many ways to broach this conversation with your employer. Why not give it a try?

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking about the different coaching approaches available to coaches as they are on their learning journey.

We discuss:

• the different coaching approaches available
• what coaching approaches we subscribe to in our training
• what actually is a coaching approach
• the different levels of accessing information about these approaches
• the options for change that the approaches give
• what is a whole person centred approach

Foundational coaching training is so important and it can also stimulate a passion to learn additional techniques after your initial training. We have introduced some approaches today and there are so many more available. How can you bring a curiosity to your learning with these additional approaches? 

Sign up for our Masterclass "How to Plan and Grow your Coaching Business in 2024" on Friday 24th November 2023, 12pm-1pm by clicking here igcompany.co.uk/2024.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are taking you behind the scenes of the Business Lounge. Recently we've made a big decision relating to the Business Lounge so today's episode helps us to share this with you.

We discuss:

• what is the Business Lounge
• why we set it up
• how the offer is going to change from January and how you can get lifetime access to it
• how we plan for our business and why we plan in the way we do

So come and join us with our limited time offer to be part of the Business Lounge. 

Sign up for our Masterclass "How to Plan and Grow your Coaching Business in 2024" on Friday 24th November 2023, 12pm-1pm by clicking here igcompany.co.uk/2024.

You can also sign up to join the Business Lounge with our special offer until 30th November by clicking here https://www.igcompany.co.uk/lounge

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are discussing self funding your coaching course. We have had a number of conversations with people who are considering self funding and we wanted to explore 5 reasons why you might self fund your qualification. 

We discuss:

• When is it better to hold out for your employer to fund your qualification?

• What does self funding give you?

• Is training alongside your colleagues what you want to do?

• Why self funding enables you to come to a course as who you are not what you do

• How to look at the course as an investment rather than a cost?

• Adding an additional income into the household pot through your coaching qualification

There is no right or wrong way to fund your coaching qualification. We understand that everyone has to make individual decisions about how to spend their money. In making these decisions it's important to truly understand what you will gain from the investment. So if you are considering self funding your course then do get in touch with us to discuss your options. 

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are discussing how you know when you're coaching. Now this might seem like a simple question but depending on how experienced we are and possibly the position we are in this can become trickier.

We will discuss:

- the difference between directive and non-directive coaching
- what is the unlearning phase of coaching
- why a coaching conversation sounds different to a normal conversation
- content free coaching
- detaching from the outcome

There are so many types of conversations you can have with your client. We encourage you to explore them so that you can begin to notice them. How do you notice when you are coaching and when perhaps you are stepping into a different type of conversation with your client? 

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking about how coaches can facilitate client progress. This is an ICF coaching competency and is something that needs to be considered carefully.

We will discuss:

- when in the coaching process should we discuss progress made
- how can we embed questions naturally along the coaching journey
- how can reflection support your clients to see progress
- the ways a coach can facilitate progress
-  some of the questions that can be energising for our clients to consider progress

Client growth is what coaching is all about. This can look different for every client. How are you facilitating client progress?

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking about different ways that you can use the coaching tool the wheel of life. We are discussing this because we have noticed that sometimes it can be under utilised and unloved in the coaching world.

We discuss:

• what is the Wheel of Life
• what kind of tool it is
• how can it support in goal setting
• how you can adapt the tool for individual coaching clients
• what does it mean if you have extreme differences between scores or low scores throughout
• how you might practically share this depending on the coaching environment

We hope that the six suggestions for utilising this coaching tool will support you to begin to use it in different way in your coaching practice. If you haven't used it for some time, perhaps it's time to reconsider the Wheel of Life.

To access our free download '6 Ways to Use the Wheel of Life' click here.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we want to share with you 12 ideas for ways you could make money from coaching. This episode will support you at whatever stage of coaching you find yourself.

We will discuss:

• some of the important considerations you need to take into account
• what is the number one thing you need to be doing before you move forward with any other ideas
• where most people start
• how you can make your business scaleable
• the options you have available to work with others
• the power of using your voice to spread your message

The most important message from this episode is to consider what brought you into coaching so that you can then consider how you move forward in planning your services. There are so many options available to you. Consider how you want to add layers to your business so that it grows in a way that suits you. 

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

Have you ever found yourself torn between who you were before becoming a parent and the new identity that emerges after welcoming a child?

In this episode we explore the deeply personal and transformative journey of maternity coaching.

Becoming a parent is one of the biggest life transitions anyone can go through. We reflect on our own experience of having children while holding onto a strong ambition for our careers and the inner conflict that came with trying to reconcile those two worlds.

We talk about the identity shifts that many parents face, the emotional complexities that can arise during maternity leave, and the challenges of returning to work in environments that may have changed significantly in your absence. Throughout the conversation, we reflect on how valuable maternity coaching would have been for us at that time. Having a confidential space to explore emotions, rebuild confidence, and navigate new responsibilities can be life-changing.

We also expand the conversation to include parental coaching more broadly, recognising that transitions affect all caregivers, whether through adoption, shared parenting, or new family dynamics. Coaching can support individuals in building resilience, having courageous conversations with line managers, and re-establishing confidence in their professional and personal identities.

This discussion highlighted for me how powerful coaching can be in safeguarding against burnout, improving employee engagement, and strengthening relationships at work. It left me appreciating maternity coaching not only as a personal lifeline but also as an organisational strategy that demonstrates care for people beyond their job role.

Timestamps:

• 00:51 – Why maternity coaching matters
• 01:21 – Identity conflict after becoming a parent
• 03:39 – What maternity coaching looks like in practice
• 05:06 – Emotional and cognitive changes during maternity leave
• 06:28 – Rebuilding confidence when returning to work
• 07:48 – Benefits for organisations and leaders
• 09:13 – Extending to parental coaching more broadly
• 11:56 – Productivity shifts after becoming a parent
• 13:21 – Exploring systemic challenges
• 15:39 – Why maternity coaching signals organisational care
• 16:35 – Do we need to label it "maternity coaching"?
• 18:02 – Emotions coaching and life transitions
• 21:46 – Invitation to learn more through our Emotions Coaching Practitioner Training

Key Lessons Learned

• Identity transformation is one of the most significant challenges during maternity leave.
• Maternity coaching offers a safe space to explore emotions without judgement.
• Coaching supports smoother transitions back to work, reducing overwhelm and burnout.
• Employers benefit through stronger engagement, productivity, and loyalty.
• Parental coaching is not limited to mothers, it extends to fathers, adoptive parents, and anyone navigating caregiving transitions.
• Coaching helps differentiate between personal beliefs and systemic realities in the workplace.
• Productivity often increases when parents return to work due to sharper focus and time management.
• Emotional coaching skills are essential for supporting clients during major life milestones.

Keywords:

maternity coaching, parental coaching, coaching for parents, identity shift after parenthood, return to work coaching, emotional coaching, workplace transitions, coaching for new parents, confidence after maternity leave, coaching in organisations,

Links & Resources:

• Emotions Coaching Practitioner Training: igcompany.co.uk/emotionscoaching

In this week's episode we want to bring to you some ideas relating to an issue that you might see showing up in a variety of ways in your sessions; non commitment in sessions and how you can resolve this.

We will discuss:

• the range of ways non-commitment can show up with clients
• why clients may show initial enthusiasm but then disappear or lack commitment
• how to uncover the reasons why clients might not be committed
• the importance of managing expectations and setting clear boundaries
• why curiosity and non judgement is important
• when it might be time to reflect on your own role as a coach in co-creating the problem

Non-commitment is an issue that will show up for you with clients and the important aspect to remember is that there are so many different reasons this occurs. How can you become more curious as a coach to understand why your client is acting in such a way.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are considering how you can create a CPD plan as a coach. When you are employed you are often encouraged and supported with your CPD plan within the workplace but what happens when you work as a coach independently.

We will discuss:

• why it is important as a coach to have a CPD plan
• what does a CPD plan give you?
• how you can use the core coaching competencies to develop your plan
• identifying blindspots in your CPD
• how you can measure the investment

Finding innovative ways to support your development as a coach is a key part of growth. It is important to consider what your plan might look like and how you then make it a reality. Have you developed your own CPD plan? We would love to hear how this works for you.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Download the "How to Create a Compelling CPD Plan" at https://www.igcompany.co.uk/CPDplan 

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking about something we read in an article on LinkedIn relating to replacing managers with coaches. Listen in to hear our reflections on this and consider some of the aspects of this topic we need to bear in mind.

We will discuss:

• the impact managers have on employees experience at work
• the difference between a coach and a manager
• who does a manager truly serve?
• the state of employee engagement
• when might a coaching approach not work

While we are not advocating for all managers to be replaced by coaches we certainly see the benefit for coaches in the workspace. The availability of coaching training would also have an impact on the workforce positively for the future.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are heading into much more personal territory. Following a post about spirituality we had a lot of questions so we thought we would explore some of those today and think about the link between coaching and spirituality. 

We will discuss:

• what we mean by spirituality
• the importance of honouring and respecting all views about spirituality
• how spirituality can be a further layer or lens through which life can be viewed
• the importance of connection
• how to work with a client when spirituality shows up in a session
• how we can create inclusive and safe spaces in relation to spirituality

We of course understand that everyone listening to this episode will have differing thoughts and opinions about what spirituality does or does not mean to them. We hope that the discussion today has opened up some thinking and a new dialogue.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking about another tool for coaching. We are introducing to you coaching with constellations. Using this tool can support your coachee in a different way to help them engage with the wider system in their life. 

We will discuss:

• what the constellations tool is
• how you can engage your client with this tool effectively
• the power of moving from your head to your felt sense
• how constellations can use the current reality to feel more in control
• ways in which you can support your client to trust their own inner voice
• how you can map out your own constellation
  
  

This tool is a powerful one to help your clients break through their 'stuckness'. It can support people to look at things in a different way. Have your tried using this tool with your clients?

Find John Whittington's book 'Systemic Coaching and Constellations: The Principles, Practices and Application for Individuals, Teams and Groups' here

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking about coaching in schools. It may feel like somewhat of a different subject for us but we are keen to share our perspectives, thoughts and reflections with you.

We talk about:

• ways that coaching can make a difference in schools
• how coaching can impact both the young people and teachers alike
• the powerful impact conversations and the right questions can have
• how we can support teachers to thrive rather than survive

There is no doubt that there are some fantastic pockets of coaching taking place within schools however we hope that today's episode will support you to consider how we can make coaching accessible for everyone in the education system.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking about how you can handle discomfort in coaching. This can be considered from both sides of the coaching conversation for both the coach and the coachee.

We will discuss:

• when as a coach you might feel discomfort
• how to notice the emotions that are beneath the discomfort
• the contracting element of coaching and how to discover if your client wants to coached in comfort zone or stretch
• how we know what discomfort looks and feels like for a client
• the importance of rapport in coaching sessions
• what to do as a coach if the coaching relationship becomes too comfortable

There are so many different ways to consider the discomfort that can be experienced in a coaching session. As a coach your ability to know how to support your client may develop as your experience increases.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we would love to introduce to you the emotional archetypes model used in our emotions coaching.

We discuss:

• what is emotional freedom?
• the four archetypes and what they mean
• the characteristics and challenges associated with each archetype
• emotional connection and emotional literacy
• how to use the emotional archetypes within a coaching session

Opening up opportunities for your coachees to understand their own emotions can be significant. It can have such an impact on their goals and aspirations. As a coach did you recognise your own emotional archetype? We would love to hear from you and what you thought about today's episode.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking about how to coach procrastination. We often hear about clients that procrastinate and we also hear about coaches procrastinating too so we thought it would be a great topic to explore.

We will discuss:

• the different tools and strategies to overcome procrastination
• how to coach at both a surface level and at a deeper level
• what is procrastination
• how you can begin to explore why your client is experiencing procrastination
• where we coach around procrastination
• how as a coach you can sit with a client in the procrastination
• ways that you can speak directly to the procrastination

Procrastination is a universal experience but at the same time can show up in different ways for different reasons for so many people. How do you see procrastination showing up in your clients or even yourself?

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are celebrating our 100th episode of the podcast. We have such fond memories of launching the podcast that it seems completely unreal to be this many episodes in.

We share with you:

• how we started from a place of not knowing how this would go
• some of your favourite episodes
• reviews we have received
• how we have positioned the podcast
• the way in which the podcast has contributed to the coaching industry

This podcast has been such a learning journey, one in which we have tried new things and seen whether they have worked or not. We are so looking forward to our next 100 episodes.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

Have you ever wondered how different life could feel if you were able to pause, step back, and coach yourself through challenges as they arise?

In this episode we explore the practice of self-coaching, what it really means, how it works in everyday life, and why it is such a powerful tool for personal growth.

As coaches, one of the greatest benefits of our training has been learning how to develop our own inner coach. This isn't about striving for perfection or trying to be a "superhuman." Instead, it's about cultivating awareness, curiosity, and reflection in a way that allows us to step out of our experience long enough to gain a fresh perspective.

We talk about the cues that signal when it's time to coach ourselves, from moments of emotional intensity to times of great joy when we want to understand how to recreate that feeling. Jo shares how she has learned to notice when she is "in something" fully absorbed in an experience and how to hover above it, reflect, and gently question "what's happening for me"?

We explore a wide range of reflective questions that listeners can add to their own self-coaching toolkit, from belief-based and emotional check-in prompts, to deeper existential reflections. We highlight the importance of differentiating between genuine self-coaching and overthinking, and we talk about the need to balance reflection with action.

Most of all, this conversation reminded us that self-coaching is about the relationship we choose to build with ourselves. Do we want to give energy to our inner critic, or nurture our inner coach? The quality of the questions we ask ourselves often determines whether we stay stuck or move forward.

Whether you are a coach yourself or simply curious about bringing more reflective practice into your life, this episode offers both insight and practical tools to help you grow.

Timestamps

• 00:47 – Why self-coaching matters when resources are limited
• 01:16 – Reflection and noticing: stepping outside your experience
• 03:04 – Core coaching elements that underpin self-coaching
• 04:31 – The myth of needing to self-coach all the time
• 05:25 – Learning from moments of joy and success
• 06:21 – Coaching methodologies that support self-reflection
• 07:46 – Expanding your self-coaching toolkit with powerful questions
• 09:14 – Emotional check-ins and boundaries
• 13:50 – Testing possibilities and taking small, safe steps
• 16:04 – Self-coaching vs overthinking: how to spot the difference
• 17:25 – Radical personal ownership and accountability
• 19:20 – Success criteria for effective self-coaching
• 20:17 – Choosing between your inner critic and your inner coach
• 21:11 – Our invitation for you to reflect, review, and share

Key Lessons Learned

• Self-coaching is grounded in reflection, presence, and awareness, noticing when you need to step back and explore your experience differently.
• It is not about being "on" all the time; sometimes the most powerful growth happens when you simply sit in the messiness of life.
• The quality of the questions you ask yourself matters more than the complexity, simple, courageous questions often lead to the deepest insight.
• Emotional check-ins, belief exploration, and reflective questioning can help uncover hidden patterns and create space for new choices.
• Self-coaching requires balance between reflection and action; growth happens when insights are followed by meaningful steps forward.
• Developing an inner coach strengthens your relationship with yourself and can transform the way you navigate challenges.

Keywords:

Self-coaching, Coaching tools, Reflective practice, Inner coach, Emotional awareness, Personal growth, Coaching questions, Overthinking vs reflection, Coaching mindset, Radical ownership

Links & Resources

• https://www.igcompany.co.uk

In this week's episode we want to talk about another way that you can facilitate coaching. Have you considered group coaching? There are many similarities between one to one coaching and group coaching but there are also some areas to consider.

We discuss:

• the ways group coaching can give you a different earning model within your business
• how this kind of support can be powerful for your clients
• how might you form the group
• the energy it takes to hold space for large groups
• why supervision is is important when leading a group programme
• the logistics of running a group 

There are many similarities between one to one and group coaching but there are clear differences that need to be considered carefully. Have you explored this option for your coaching business?

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are exploring what actually is an executive coach. Quite often people can intimidated by the word executive so we want to unpick this today to show you what it really takes to work at this level.

We will discuss:

• what is the classic definition of executive coaching
• in reality what the broader definition looks like
• the difference between leadership and executive coaching
• what someone's motivation might be to seek coaching at this level in an organisation
• what experience will you need as a coach
• how ego can come into executive coaching

We know that there are some different skills required to be able to coach at this level but this shouldn't stop you from developing your coaching practice towards corporate clients and executives. 

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we want to present to you a list of questions you might want to ask yourself when deciding to train as a coach. Of course, this isn't an exhaustive list, but it does cover the top 10 (well maybe 11) questions we most commonly hear. 

We discuss:

• considering why you want to train as a coach being important
• the purpose of signing up for a coaching qualification
• how will a course serve you
• what level of challenge you are looking forward in your course
• the accreditation of courses and what it is important to look for

In beginning by asking yourself these questions you will open yourself up to more curiosity, choice and possibililties. 

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we invite you to join us for more of a philosophical debate about if coach and coachee can really be equal. Now when we teach coaching we teach that they are equal as it's important that clients experience coaching in an empowered way. But is this really the case?

We discuss:

• power dynamics within the coaching relationship
• what if the coach doesn't feel equal to their coachee
• why self awareness is important when coaching
• how you can develop an empowering relationship 
• the role of accountability
• how we can support our clients to ignite their inner coach

There will always be complexities in any relationship and this will always be present when there is an exchange of money. We encourage you to be curious and present with your clients to really explore how you are creating your coaching space.

We would love you to join us for our 2 day summit. Find out more and sign up by clicking the link here: www.igcompany.co.uk/summit

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

This week's episode is a deep dive into one of the core coaching competencies, understanding self. Understanding self is part of being a coach and taking it further it is part of being an ethical coach. 

We discuss:

• What a core competency framework looks like

• How we not only can apply this competency to ourselves as a coach but also we can use it help clients to understand themselves

• That this is a never ending competency

• What are some of the areas this will help you to reflect on

• How to be an authentic coach

On this journey to understand more about self we can begin to act with curiosity, compassion and acceptance. We will be able to see our own patterns and notice our responses. By doing this we can deepen our connection to ourself as a coach and become a more resilient and responsive coach for our clients.

We would love you to join us for our 2 day summit. Find out more and sign up by clicking the link here: www.igcompany.co.uk/summit

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we would love to talk to you about 3 different marketing activities for your coaching business. This is something we get asked about alot when it comes to growing your coaching business.

We discuss:

• the difference between masterclass, mastermind and workshop
• which would work well for you
• how it can feel scary at first to be thinking about marketing 
• this is part of the mindset journey of an entrepreneur
• some tips that will help you get the most out of whichever approach you use

It is important you know about the different marketing options available to you to raise your profile. Embracing these methods are part of the mindset journey of an entrepreneur. How do you use these areas suggested to market your business?

We would love you to join us for our 2 day summit. Find out more and sign up by clicking the link here: www.igcompany.co.uk/summit

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking about somatic coaching. We know that some people would like to explore this area of coaching but also acknowledge that it isn't for everyone.

We discuss:

• What does somatic mean

• How does it relate to coaching

• What connection does it have to intuition

• Why can this somatic approach be difficult in this day and age

• What are we hoping to help our clients achieve using this somatic approach

In using this approach both ourselves and our clients are given the opportunity to connect within themselves and invited to notice what is being experienced. Bringing our awareness to these feelings can be different for some and may come more naturally to others so we encourage you to use this method in the right circumstances. 

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we want to talk about something that can be impactful for a lot of people, the act of people pleasing. We are sure that a lot of you listening will have come across this as something that you do yourself or something that you have heard your coachees talk about. So let's dive into the conversation about how this can show up and what you can do about it.

We will discuss:

• the theory behind people pleasing and where it comes from
• how people pleasing can show up in coaching
• the ways people make it clear that they people please 
• the emotions people pleasing can trigger in people
• what support and challenge can a coach provide around this
• what questions can coaches offer to help the coachee see a new perspective

It is important to remember that people pleasing may not only show up for our clients but also for us as coaches so this is an important topic to have awareness around. Through coaching people can begin to understand their own triggers for this behaviour and start to make the positive change they want to experience.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ 

Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com 

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this episode we discuss the role of coaching in decision making. The bottom line is that all coaching involves decision making from your coachee, from choosing you as their coach to deciding what they want to work on in their sessions. There are lots of important things to consider around decision making. 

We talk about:

• the importance values play in decision making
• what we as coaches can bring to the situation and open new insights and tools to help the client bring a new perspective on the decision
• how can you support your coachee to identify what the gap is around making the decision
• the role of strengths based approach to enable your clients to feel more connected to the decision
• ways to begin to trust your decision making process
• some of the pitfalls coaches can fall into when supporting clients

Our role as coaches is to guide clients towards their own inner coach and help them develop their own decision-making skills rather than us offering our own thoughts on the decision. How do you see this showing up for your clients or even for yourself?

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we would like to open your thinking about where and how you coach. We have a number of graduates who now coach out in nature and we would love to share this concept with you. 

We discuss:

• how can you coach differently
• how can you have coaching conversations in different ways
• the ways in which our clients may need support to move away from the desks and screens when their intentions to do so become a challenge for them
• moving the focus to tailoring the coaching experience to the individual
• how we ourselves have experienced being coached in nature in different ways
• how being in nature can ingnite new thinking, ideas and perspectives
• what are the practicalities you need to consider before moving your sessions outdoors

Coaching differently outdoors can bring so many benefits to your clients. It also allows us the freedom to uncage ourselves as coaches. So, have you thought about how you could bring this into your coaching? Would it work for you and your coachees? This option for sessions is so flexible and brings a real opportunity for creativity in the process. 

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

Have you ever wished you had a trusted partner by your side in your coaching work, someone who elevates your ideas, shares the load, and helps you grow in ways you could never achieve alone?

In this episode of the podcast, we explore the concept of co-coaching. Co-coaching is about more than simply sharing a client group with another professional. It is about building a relationship of trust, alignment, and mutual respect that enhances both the client experience and your own development as a coach.

We reflect on our own journey together; how we first met, the values that underpin our partnership, and the ways co-coaching has helped us take bolder steps, hold space for complex group dynamics, and recover quickly when our minds go blank. There is a special kind of magic that happens when you can bounce ideas off someone who gets you, challenges you, and sees possibilities you might miss on your own.

We discuss the very real benefits of working alongside another coach, from sharing creative preparation and delivering richer sessions, to having another set of eyes and ears to spot what's happening in the room. We share how co-coaching has supported us in debriefing after intense sessions, navigating moments of uncertainty, and modelling collaborative, respectful working relationships for our clients.

There is also a strong business case for co-coaching. You gain access to each other's networks, expand your reach, and benefit from shared opportunities. Beyond that, the joy of celebrating milestones together, and simply having fun, makes the work more fulfilling.

Whether you are considering co-coaching for the first time or want to deepen an existing partnership, this episode offers insights into how to choose the right partner, maintain a healthy dynamic, and create experiences that benefit everyone involved.

Timestamps:

• 00:39 – What co-coaching is and why it matters
• 02:27 – How idea-sharing elevates creativity and confidence
• 04:19 – Handling unexpected moments with authenticity
• 05:42 – Modelling collaboration for clients
• 06:36 – Choosing the right co-coach and aligning values
• 07:58 – The importance of debriefing after sessions
• 10:15 – Unique feedback opportunities through co-coaching
• 11:39 – Building connections and networks without competition
• 12:34 – The business benefits of shared audiences
• 13:58 – Celebrating milestones together and sustaining joy
• 15:50 – The flexibility of working together and independently
• 16:20 – How to explore co-coaching further through our training

Key Lessons Learned:

• Co-coaching provides a unique platform for creativity, confidence, and mutual support.
• Alignment in values, goals, and ways of working is essential for a thriving partnership.
• Having another coach present allows you to see and respond to group dynamics more effectively.
• A healthy co-coaching relationship models collaboration and flexibility for clients.
• The debrief process after sessions is crucial for learning, closure, and moving forward.
• Co-coaching expands your professional network and brings business opportunities.
• Variety in working styles and personalities benefits clients and broadens learning.
• Joy, celebration, and camaraderie are powerful motivators for long-term collaboration.
• Co-coaching can offer emotional resilience by sharing both the highs and the challenges.
• Strong relationships often start in shared learning environments such as CPD programmes.

Keywords:

co-coaching, coaching partnerships, group coaching, team coaching, coach collaboration, professional coaching, coaching networks, coaching business growth, collaborative coaching, coach development,

Links & Resources

• https://www.igcompany.co.uk/gtc
• https://www.igcompany.co.uk/group

In this week's episode we are talking about how you can prepare for your coaching qualification. This is a question that came up in our group and we think that answering this will be so helpful.

We talk about:

• What you can be doing to set yourself up for your training
• How to broaden your thinking and opinions around coaching
• The support structure you might need in place to be successful on a course
• What do you bring to your cohort
• Have you considered what your personal goals will be

Before you start your coaching qualification is the best time to consider some of the above factors. Taking the time to prepare yourself, your thoughts and your environment will set you up for success within your course and ensure that you get the most out of it and bring your best self to the programme.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking all about intuition in coaching. Do you ever wonder when and how you might use the intuition you are feeling? Well let's explore this a little further. 

We will discuss:

• what is intuition?
• what is happening in the space between you and your client
• how you can learn to be wholly present with a client
• the power of trusting yourself to know what the next observation or question will be
• somatic senses
• how we can truly connect with our intuition
• barriers to intuition

Sometimes when we are learning about these new feelings or sensations it can be difficult to know if what we are feeling can be trusted. Once we are in line with our own intuition it will be possible to support your client to awaken their inner coach and listen to the internal wisdom available to them. 

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are exploring an area of coaching that often comes up in supervision. We are talking about whether as a coach you are taking too much responsibility for your client?

We will discuss:

• what some of the signs might be
• how it might feel as a coach for your coachee to not resolve their problem in the moment
• sitting in discomfort with your client
• when is taking responsibility in a session healthy and unhealthy
• ways in which you can support your client to take responsibility
• the importance of reflective practice

Where do you need to reflect in your own coaching practice around the areas of responsibility and accountability? How can you more powerfully support your clients?

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking about how you help your client get the most from coaching. So what should you be considering when it comes to providing a service that gives value and also provides results?

We will discuss:

• considering the expectations of both the coachee and the coach
• supporting people to prepare effectively
• challenging clients who are not showing up in the way they had intended
• how to start a session so that your client is able to get the most out of it
• enabling your clients to see that their needs are important
• holding boundaries for your client

There are many ways that you can support you clients so that they get the most from their coaching sessions. It is important to remember that each client is an individual so that support might look different across your clients. So, how do you support your clients and ensure that they get the most from your session together?

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking about how long a coaching session should be. It's a question we often hear and one we address on our coaching programme. So let's dive in and consider some of the options you have.

We will discuss:

• What we teach students on our coaching programmes
• The importance of giving yourself enough time for each element of the coaching conversation
• How you can give value to your clients
• The benefits of longer sessions
• What you can achieve in shorter sessions such as laser coaching
• Why trying differing lengths of sessions is important

There is great value in co creating your session lengths with your client to ensure that their needs are being met. You will also find that coaching for different lengths of time will challenge different coaching skills and help you grow and develop as a coach. We would love to hear your thoughts on this topic.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking all about what challenge sounds like in coaching. This is something we have found ourselves discussing with students in our ILM level 7 coaching programme and we thought it would be beneficial to discuss it here as well.

We talk about:

• how challenge can be discussed in the contracting stage of a coaching relationship
• what does challenge mean in a coaching environment
• why we challenge
• what your beliefs are as a coach about challenge
• how to seek permission to challenge
• the importance of your reflective practice
• challenge as a positive aspect of coaching

Often challenge can be difficult within coaching sessions but by exploring this during the contracting period, building strong rapport and seeking permission to share you can ensure that your coachee is getting what they want and need from your sessions.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

This week's episode is for those coaches who are new and stepping out into the world of coaching for the first time. We get asked how you can secure your first paying coaching client a lot and so we thought we would take you through some of our key ideas to make this a reality.

We discuss:

• how to step into the identity of being a coach
• the importance of reaching out to your existing network to ask for help and support
• have you set yourself up with the infrastructure you need to take payment
• the value of being visible on a regular basis
• building a coaching practice being a process
• why you choose a niche
• how to talk about the problems you solve for potential clients
• offering different packages of support

The most important things to remember when building your coaching business are that it will require patience, consistency and time to refine your message. When you develop these things you will find your first paying client. 

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In today's episode we are talking about something coaches often bring to supervision and this is the issue of over identifying with a client. This can be from a space of shared experience of perceived shared experience from either party. 

We talk about:

• how we as coaches can suspend our own experience
• the importance of supporting coachees to access their own resources
• the unhealthy and unhelpful aspect of overidentifying
• what signs our body language might be giving
• what role are you carrying out for your client? Is it that of coach or mentor?
• the power of coaches doing their own inner work
• how you can learn from your experience within coaching sessions

Our development as a coach is to be aware when we find ourselves overidentifying with a client and being clear about when that is happening. As our experience grows we will become more able to coach within a clean space. It is not necessary to be a perfect coach but in these situations it is important to know where you can go for reflection.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are thinking about a question that was raised in a supervision session, how do you know if your coaching is valuable?

We discuss:

• what do the words value and valuable really mean to both you as the coach and your coachee
• how to begin to discuss value in the chemistry conversation
• gaining feedback from your client
• ways to measure value
• how can you keep pace with your client and what their outcomes are
• are you giving your client time to experience the value of your sessions
• what might trigger questions around value?

Value can be a complex thing to measure or it can be simple depending upon the situation. The key is determining whether the value conversation is important to you as the coach or to your coachee or maybe even both of you. How do you determine value from your coaching?

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are reflecting on how you can bring more creativity into your coaching. This reflection comes from the response we have had to some of the more creative aspects of our emotions coaching course. 

We talk about:

• what being creative in your coaching can look like
• how it might feel for your clients
• the importance of co creating creative elements to ensure that your clients are responsive
• the power of creativity for goal setting
• using technology
• visualisation
• metaphor
• how using active experimentation in the moment can be beneficial

Not all coaches might consider creativity to be something that can be brought into a session. We are clear that whether it be planned creativity or something that is more in the moment there are hige benefits to your clients in supporting them to achieve their goals. How are bringing creativity into your coaching sessions?

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

How can metaphor help your clients see themselves differently?

Have you ever found yourself lost for words when trying to articulate how you feel? Or maybe you've worked with a coaching client who struggles to express their experience? In those moments, metaphors can open up powerful new pathways.

In this episode, we explore the art and practice of using metaphor in coaching. It's a topic we've touched on before, but today we wanted to really dive in. Metaphors are more than clever imagery, they're a bridge to the unconscious, a creative tool for insight, and often, a much gentler route into emotional exploration.

Jo has always loved metaphors. I'll admit, I used to roll my eyes when she brought them up, early in my coaching journey, I didn't see their value. But over time, I've grown to love them, not just as a coaching technique, but as a deeply human way of understanding and being understood.

We talk about the science and soul of metaphor: how it can help clients shift stuck energy, bypass logic, and reflect on difficult or unknown emotions in a more depersonalised way. Whether a client says they feel like they're "carrying a heavy backpack" or "climbing a mountain", those metaphors reveal something essential.

This episode is filled with real coaching examples and reflections. We discuss clean language, the visual nature of metaphor, and how sometimes our own intuitive imagery as coaches can become powerful tools for client insight.

We also touch on:

• How to deepen and explore a client's metaphor
• The importance of timing and sensitivity
• What to do when a client brings a metaphor back into future sessions
• And how metaphors can become anchors, guiding a client's growth long after the session ends

Metaphors are not about being clever, they're about connecting. And as we reflect on our experiences and share some memorable client stories, we hope this conversation inspires you to listen more closely to the metaphors your clients offer, and perhaps even the ones that arise within you.

Timestamps:

• 00:28 – Why metaphors matter in coaching
• 01:23 – Zoe's journey from scepticism to love for metaphor
• 02:22 – Moving beyond logic: using metaphor to unlock stuckness
• 03:18 – Working with client-generated metaphors
• 04:42 – How metaphors shift energy and enable playfulness
• 06:10 – Depersonalisation and the power of symbolic language
• 07:35 – Metaphor as language for growth between sessions
• 08:57 – The client who visualised their journey through art
• 09:26 – Visualisation and emotional metaphor in coaching
• 10:47 – Tips for noticing and using metaphor in session
• 12:38 – Creating movement and reconnecting with session goals
• 14:32 – Coach-generated metaphors and intuitive imagery
• 16:31 – When metaphors work best: even with 'non-visual' clients
• 17:26 – Anchoring emotion and experience with metaphor
• 18:54 – Why metaphor accelerates understanding and insight
• 20:49 – Using metaphor when clients want to remain private

Key Lessons Learned:

• Metaphors allow clients to express deep emotions without needing to verbalise them directly
• They can help bypass logical resistance and tap into the unconscious mind
• Clean language is a powerful tool for exploring client-originated metaphors
• Visual and symbolic metaphors can become long-term anchors for growth
• Coaches can offer their own intuitive metaphors to enrich the dialogue—but only when the client is ready

Keywords:

metaphor in coaching, clean language coaching, using metaphors with clients, symbolic coaching techniques, coaching tools for emotions, how to use metaphor in therapy, coaching metaphors examples, unconscious mind in coaching, visual coaching techniques, coaching confidence with metaphor,

Links & Resources:

Emotions Coaching: https://www.igcompany.co.uk/emotions-coaching

In this week's episode we consider what you can do after completing your coaching professional apprenticeship. Are you at the point where you are wondering what your next step might be? There are a number of options and we can't wait to explore them with you. 

We will discuss:

• what happens if you want to continue with your training
• how you can get even better at coaching
• using all of the tools you have learnt
• how to feel confident with your coaching toolkit
• creating your CPD plan
• what accreditation means and the options you have
• how to practically apply your learning

When you finish your course you have so many options with what to do next. Whether you use your training as part of your work role or want to start your own business you have choices available to you. Have you begun to consider what your next steps will be?

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking about building a signature coaching programme. This is something that we get asked about and we wanted to talk you through some different aspects of the process and help you to consider if this is something that would be beneficial for you and your clients.

We talk about:

• why you might create a signature coaching programme
• how can you stand out in what might seem like a crowded market
• how do you differentiate yourself and your offer
• what problems you might service
• the different ways that you can develop a programme
• starting to market your programme

There is no template for creating a signature coaching programme. We encourage you to consider why you might want to create one and what benefit it would bring to your clients before developing a course and bringing it to market. What thoughts has today's episode brought forward? How can you create your signature programme. 

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach": https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are covering money mindset which is another requested subject. We know that money mindset can hit you hard when you start a coaching business so let's explore today how you can grow a strong money mindset and be more self aware when the money gremlins are occurring.

We discuss:

• How we can be triggered around money issues
• The impact of money mindset issues in your business
• The different money stories we carry
• How money mindset can be the source of other difficulties in your business
• How you want to feel about money
• The art of feeling curious about money mindset
• Ways to bypass the money mindset gremlins and access your most resourceful state 

From today's episode we would love for you to explore your own money stories in order to take the first step to becoming curious and making a change. Changing your relationship with your money story will have a huge impact on many different aspects of your business. Are you ready to look at your money mindset with curiosity? We would love to hear what you discover.

Purchase our bestselling book "Deciding to Coach":https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09XG1SJWC

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach