S1 Episode 18: Coaching Pioneers in the Church with Ed Olsworth Peter

In this conversation, Claire Pedrick speaks with Ed Olsworth-Peter from the Church of England about the role of coaching for pioneers in the church. They explore how people are adapting to uncertainty, the importance of co-creation in community, and the shift in conversations that have emerged during lockdown. They discuss the need to redefine success and fruitfulness, emphasizing the significance of being over doing. The conversation highlights the importance of listening, noticing, and fostering deeper connections in leadership and community engagement.

• People were asking more questions during COVID-19.
• Noticing is more important than diagnosing.
• Different people respond to uncertainty in various ways.
• Co-creation is essential in community building.
• Curating existing resources can be more impactful than initiating new ones.
• Community spirit has flourished during lockdown.
• It's okay to not be okay; mental health matters.
• Success should be redefined beyond traditional metrics.
• Being is as important as doing in leadership.
• Pioneers can offer valuable insights for navigating uncertainty.

 

Keywords

coaching, COVID-19, uncertainty, adaptation, community, co-creation, leadership, conversations, success, fruitfulness