The Coaching Inn

S6 Episode 26: Why Listening to Claire Fitzsimmons' Journey Unveils New Perspectives on Wellbeing and Creativity

Today Claire Pedrick MCC meets Claire Fitzsimmons to hear about her path from art curator to emotional wellbeing advocate. That love of spaces and care to make spaces work blends into her work now in wellbeing and emotions coaching. Hear how her diverse experiences shape her holistic health approaches. Claire offers practical insights for balancing inward self-connection with outward community engagement.

We explore emotions coaching versus therapy, the role of personal rituals, like reading and swimming, in managing dysregulation and the power of community events and shared storytelling in fostering connection.

Books we talked about:

• If Lost, Start Here (Claire’s book)
• Battersea Park Road to Enlightenment
• Dear Reader: The Comfort and Joy of Books by Cathy Rentzenbrink 

 

Contact:

• Contact Claire F through Linked In  https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-fitzsimmons-4130aa100/
• www.ifloststarthere.com 
• More Good Days - Substack
• It's A Lot Actually - Substack

• Podcast: The Thought I Kept

• Contact Claire P by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

wellbeing, emotional health, coaching strategies, midlife visibility, environments, emotional wellbeing, systemic support, community engagement, personal rituals, self-care, emotions coaching, therapy boundaries, holistic health, societal influences, mental health, inclusive spaces, storytelling, self-awareness, visibility challenges, tailored practices

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

S6 Episode 25: How Getting Beyond Small Talk Builds Leadership Trust and Transforms Team Performance with Naomi Regan and Lynsey Kitching

Claire Pedrick talks with Naomi Regan and Lynsey Kitching who explore how everyday conversations shape effective leadership. Hear about their insights from writing their book, Beyond Small Talk, and how simple, meaningful exchanges can transform team dynamics and how leadership lands.

 

Contact:

• Contact Lynsey and Naomi  through Linked In 
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynseykitching-leadershipexpert/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomiregan/ 
  • https://capepeopledevelopment.co.uk/ 
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

leadership, small talk, team performance, trust building, leadership conversations, hybrid work, leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, everyday dialogue, leadership tools, simplify leadership, amplify conversations, leadership transformation, human leadership, authentic leadership, leadership impact, conversational shifts, modern leadership, leadership trends, coaching strategies

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

S6 Episode 24 Why Solitude Isn't Loneliness - Coaches Can Unlock Deeper Self-Awareness with this Surprising Insight with Tsvety Roo

Discover the power of solo travel as Claire Pedrick talks to Tsvety Roo. Practical insights on overcoming fears, building meaningful connections, and turning travel into a purposeful business. 

 

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just considering stepping out alone, this episode offers clarity and encouragement to embrace the journey!

 

Tsvety Roo’s story began with loneliness and grew into self-discovery through solo travel. She talks about the important difference between loneliness and solitude, and how solitude reveals self-awareness.

 

Tsvety might well inspire you to go out for dinner alone!

 

Contact:

• Contact Tsvety Roo https://www.linkedin.com/in/tsvetyroo/
• https://www.instagram.com/tsvetyroo/ 
• You Tube @TsvetyRoo 
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

solo travel, coaching transformation, self-awareness, resilience building, fear to freedom, deep connections, hidden values, solitude insights, client growth, personal development, travel lessons, coaching breakthroughs, emotional growth, relationship building, self-discovery, travel insights, coaching strategies, transformative travel, client empowerment, coaching tips

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

S6 Episode 23: Coaching for Social Impact with Ana Paula Nacif, Carolyn Mumby and Suzanne Triggs

Ana Paula Nacif, Carolyn Mumby and Suzanne Triggs join Claire Pedrick to talk about how transformational coaching is beyond traditional corporate settings, and its potential for social good. Hear perspectives from people dedicated to expanding coaching's reach into community, social, and systemic challenges.

 

Website: https://www.coaching4socialimpact.com/

Conference: 

Fri 26 Jun  |  Nexus - University of Leeds

https://www.coaching4socialimpact.com/event-details/coaching-for-social-impact-conference

 

Contact:

• Contact through Linked In:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/anapaulanacif/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynmumbycoachtherapist/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-suzanne-triggs-25aab917/
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

coaching, social impact, coaching journey, executive coaching, leadership mentor, integrative coaching, social work, youth coaching, community coaching, coaching for well-being, coaching for social change, coaching education, coaching event, coaching network, coaching podcast, coaching for empowerment, coaching for inclusion, coaching for transformation, coaching for growth, coaching for potential

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

S6 Episode 22: How Military Leaders Translate Transferable Skills Into Corporate Success

In this episode, Nate Amidon joins Claire Pedrick to share his journey from Air Force pilot to agile coach, highlighting the importance of transferable skills and the challenges of career transition. 

 

His story offers valuable insights on navigating change, building new expertise, and effectively marketing in a different sector. Military skills like leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making are highly transferable. Transition challenges include gaining experience and overcoming perceptions. A network is essential for finding opportunities post-military.

 

Contact:

• Website https://www.form100consulting.com/
• Contact Nate through Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/nateamidon/ 
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

Military leadership, transferable skills, corporate success, agile coaching, career transition, veteran employment, leadership development, team building, innovation, diverse experiences, marketing strategies, sales tips, self-promotion, organizational change, coaching insights, problem-solving, inclusion, psychological safety, career coaching, veteran support

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

 

S6 Episode 21: Simplified Dreams for Coaches Looking for Realistic Success with Zuzana Mukumayi Filipova

Zuzana Mukumayi Filipova joins Claire Pedrick to talk about her journey into coaching and the work she does with foreign partners. 

 

[Note from Claire: Most coach training and development is expensive.  At 3D we try and make ours affordable based on the sector you work in. When you charge what people can afford it’s tough. So Zuzana is doing a fundraiser for the next part of her coach training with Solutions Academy.  She is asking for donations. In fair exchange, she will donate coaching scholarships for people who can’t afford coaching. “It matters to me, because I know what difference coaching can make and I want to make it accessible. Fundraising the full amount would equal approximately 10 to 20 people supported with pro‑bono coaching (estimate based on my packages)” If you’d like to pay it forward for Zuzana’s training, here’s the link https://buymeacoffee.com/zuzanamf/ ]

 

Listen to insights from diverse coaching journeys across different cultures. We explore the reality behind big dreams, the importance of personalised approaches, and resilience in a complex world.

Contact:

• Contact Zuzana through Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/zuzanamukumayi/ or https://buymeacoffee.com/zuzanamf/two-half-marathons-one-goal 
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

coaching, resilience, adaptability, authenticity, personal growth, intercultural relationships, self-awareness, habit change, sustainable well-being, realistic goals, community support, fundraising, coaching success, personal experience, social media, writing, hope, uncertainty, hybrid roles, cultural growth

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

S6 Episode 20: What Neurodiversity Taught Me About Language, Imagination, and Coaching Success with Kate Jenkinson

At the end of National Poetry Writing Month, today’s episode explores how neurodiversity shapes creativity, coaching, and business. Kate Jenkinson joins Claire Pedrick to share her journey to integrating poetry and neurodivergence into her coaching practice and highlights the power of language and imagery in understanding ourselves and others.

 

Resources:

TEDx Talk Poetry Never Abandons Us. https://youtu.be/E6T4xNioqs0

30 Neurodiversity Writing Prompts https://amzn.eu/d/iBwBlPR

The Poetry in Business Conference early bird ticket can be found here

www.poetryinbusinessconference.co.uk

Interest in the Association of Business Poets can be registered here

And Kate’s first Poetry Collection Un/Broken and Poetry for Coaching - can be found here:

LINKTREE - https://linktr.ee/katejenkinsonnshr

Contact:

• Contact Kate through Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/katejenkinsonnextstephr/
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

neurodiversity, poetry, coaching, aphantasia, creativity, business innovation, language, imagery, self-expression, workplace inclusion, transformational change, neuro-inclusive, communication strategies, personal growth, authentic leadership, neurodivergent, creative processes, business poets, community building, coaching success

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

S6 Episode 19: Mastery in Coaching - The Being not the Boxes with Annie Lee

In this episode, Annie Lee and Claire Pedrick explore mastery beyond skills—focusing on the being not the boxes. Annie reveals how silence, quiet, and self-awareness are what foster genuine connection. It’s a reminder that mastery is an ongoing, evolving process.

 

Join Claire and Jackie Haywood for Mastery In The Making on Tuesday 28th April 16.00-17.00 (UK)

https://buytickets.at/3dcoaching/2067686

 

Contact:

• Contact annie@annieleeassociates.com
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

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• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

mastery, coaching, authenticity, intuition, silence, quiet, presence, self-discovery, vulnerability, growth, connection, humanity, reflection, wisdom, transformation, mindfulness, personal development, coaching journey, authenticity in coaching, deep listening

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

 

S6 Episode 18: Building Trust in Leadership - A Neurodivergent Perspective with Lucy Pedrick

In this episode, neurodivergent leader Lucy Pedrick talks with Nathan Whitbread about her take on authentic and inclusive leadership. She shares the questions she uses to understand people's stories, energy needs, and inclusion requirements—highlighting that leadership isn't about intuition but intentional conversation.

 

1. What do you want me to know about your story?
2. What approaches to leadership work best for you? How do you like to be led? And how could I disappoint you as a leader?
3. What are the activities at work that give you energy? And what are the things that drain you?
4. What can I or the team do that would include you and what could we do that would make you feel excluded?
5. What do you like to do in your life for joy?

 

Contact:

• Contact nathan@3dcoaching.com
• Or contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

Neurodivergent leadership, inclusive leadership, workplace inclusion, energy at work, leadership values, authentic leadership, neurodiversity, empathy in leadership, trust building, leadership insights, workplace joy, personalized leadership, diversity needs, intentional conversation, leadership strategies, vulnerability in leadership, human experience, effective management, leadership transformation, inclusive practices.

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

 

S6 Episode 17: The Hidden Power of Act 3 - Finding Purpose After Loss with Judy Reith

In this episode, Claire Pedrick talks to Judy Reith and  explores resilience, the power of community, and reinventing purpose in later life. Judy shares her personal journey through grief, rediscovery, and activism, illustrating how life's curveballs can open new avenues for meaning and connection.

 

Key insights:

The concept of Act 3 as a stage for rediscovering purpose after 55

• How grief can be transformed into a driver for community building and purpose
• The metaphor of the Act 3 Tree: roots (attitude, purpose, values, relationships) sustain growth
• The importance of adapting coaching principles to navigate aging, loss, and new life stages
• The ongoing nature of relationships and the significance of honest communication
• Using coaching and community support to foster resilience and vitality
• The value of revisiting unfinished projects, sticking with nudges, and evolving your story

Our first conversation: https://thecoachinginn.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-judy-reith-act-3/

The Act 3 Book: https://amzn.to/4m3WdjJ

The next workshop: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/act3-how-to-re-imagine-your-life-after-50-tickets-1985138367295

www.Cambridgewidows.com

Contact:

• Contact Judy through Linked In or Act3life.com
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

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Keywords:

Act 3, retirement, coaching, resilience, community building, grief transformation, Judy Reith, Cambridge Widows, life purpose, aging gracefully, personal growth, relationship roots, life transitions, widowhood support, coaching principles, reinventing retirement, emotional work, life stages, personal development, thriving in later life

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.