The Coaching Inn

S2 Episode 32 In the Arena: Adapting with Kamal Ibrahim

While Claire is on sabbatical, join our guest host Kirsty Elderton as she listens to Kamal Ibrahim's experience in the arena.

Kamal Ibrahim migrated from Ethiopia with his family in 2003 at the age of 12 to escape civil war.-At that time, Kamal spoke no English and experienced all of the challenges that accompany settling into a new country, community and culture.

Kamal turned his passion for soccer into a way of communicating and connecting into his new environment. Kamal first  played at his local club, progressed through the leagues and went on to play professional soccer, made appearances in the Socceroos - the Australian men’s football team.

Kamal has since combined his love of soccer and his experiences of moving countries into a not for profit program called One Ball–that supports children and young people with their physical and mental health through sport.

Kamal will be sharing the highs and lows of his journey and how being adaptable has served him well, the importance of this quality for our young people and how he integrates transformational coaching conversations into his work as a soccer coach. 

 

To learn more about Kamal and One Ball visit the oneball website

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• Facebook
• Linked in 
• Instagram (it is very hard not to smile at these photos!)

keywords

coaching, leadership, adaptability, soccer, resilience, cultural differences, youth development, personal growth, non-profit, community impact

Disaster Ethics in Coaching with Kirsty Elderton

Today Claire Pedrick MCC is talking to Kirsty Elderton about disaster ethics

What do you need to be thinking about?

• Scenario
• Clients
• Action
• Reflection

Takeaways

• Disaster ethics involves pre-planning for ethical decisions.
• The fight, flight, freeze response can hinder clear thinking.
• Coaching is largely unregulated, which presents risks.
• Supervision is crucial for ethical decision-making.
• Values clashes can complicate coaching relationships.
• Reflection on ethical decisions is essential for growth.
• Understanding one's ethical style is important.
• Scenarios help prepare for unexpected ethical dilemmas.
• Coaching can intersect with leadership qualities.
• The people we coach can teach us about ethics.

Claire's off on her long walk next week, walking 600km with friends across northern Spain. Follow their progress on their Facebook page. If you'd like to donate, you can do that through Just Giving. 

 

Contact Kirsty via Linked In

 

Keywords

coaching, disaster ethics, ethical decision-making, supervision, young people, personal values, leadership, coaching practice, ethical dilemmas, coaching supervision

 

 

 

S2 Episode 30: Differences in Coaching with Brenda Ammon

Coach Brenda Ammon PCC from Michigan USA emailed info@3dcoaching.com to continue the conversation that we have been having in a few recent episodes of the Coaching Inn about difference.

 

Today, Brenda talks with Claire Pedrick MCC and has a different conversation about difference, not knowing, and getting up at 4am to participate in 3D’s mentor coaching with Peronel Barnes.  We also wax lyrically about Benjamin and Rosamund Zander's book The Art of Possibility

 

Contact through Linked In:

• Brenda Ammon
• Claire Pedrick

Keywords

coaching, self-awareness, nature, difference, silence, humility, possibility, personal growth, coaching journey, coaching community

 

S2 Episode 29: Business Builder for Coaches - What Katie did in Year 1 with Katie Muldoon

Katie Muldoon emailed info@3dcoaching.com after encouragement from her coaching tribe that she had some good stuff to share about marketing your coaching.  So we said let’s talk.  In today’s episode, Katie is talking with Claire Pedrick MCC about what she learned when she moved out of her comfort zone and how she makes sure that she is spending time working on the business, working in the business and on herself.

 

Takeaways

• Building a coaching business requires stepping out of your comfort zone.
• Marketing is about consistency, not just likes and comments.
• Networking is crucial for referrals and long-term success.
• Mistakes are part of the learning process in business.
• Self-care is essential for maintaining emotional health as a coach.
• Creating a supportive community can enhance your coaching practice.
• Reflecting on your journey helps in recognizing growth and areas for improvement.
• Delivering great coaching leads to referrals and business growth.
• Understanding your audience's needs is key to effective coaching.
• Believing in the value you bring to the world is vital for success.

 

Contact through Linked In:

• Katie Muldoon
• https://yellowrattle-coaching.com/
• Claire Pedrick

Keywords

coaching, business development, marketing, networking, professional growth, emotional impact, self-care, coaching journey, referrals, support networks

 

 

S2 Episode 28: The Power of Empathy in Coaching with Beatrice Zornek and Friends

Do you really need more empathy to be an effective coach? Coach/ Supervisor Beatrice Zornek wrote in a Linked In post, "Clients need to trust the coach and to feel seen and supported. But “more empathy” is not a universal prescription like a supplement we should all take liberally. 

 

High levels of empathy often come with risks. Like absorbing emotions in the coaching space. We can end up worrying or even digesting emotions on our clients’ behalf. This is tiring, disempowering and ineffective for the client (and ourselves)."

 

So we invited Beatrice to come and explore this more deeply with Claire Pedrick MCC at The Coaching Inn.  She came along with two friends who are coaches and supervisors: Siobhán Cahalan and Todd Roache.

 

Contact through Linked In:

• Beatrice Zornek
• Siobhán Cahalan
• Todd Roache
• Claire Pedrick

Keywords

coaching, empathy, emotional intelligence, coaching techniques, self-awareness, supervision, highly sensitive people, client relationships, personal development, coaching conversations

 

S2 Episode 27: Embracing the 'Because I Can' Mindset with Tim Bradshaw

Today Claire Pedrick MCC is in conversation with Tim Bradshaw about his new book Because I Can. The book contains hints and tips for people wanting to achieve their goal. We cover expeditions, courage and more.

Tim's Book is Because I Can. We also talk about Susan Jeffers' Feel The Fear and Do It anyway.

 

Contact Tim through Linked In

 

Keywords

Tim Bradshaw, Because I Can, leadership, mindset, fear, anxiety, communication, courage, resilience, personal development

 

 

 

S2 Episode 26: Exploring the Intersection of Coaching and Mental Health with Verity Symcox

Today Claire Pedrick MCC talks with coach Verity Symcox about coaching and mental health.

Do you have a mental health position statement, and have you thought about what you will do on the day you are seriously concerned about someone you're coaching (especially when they are a private client)?

Contact Verity through Linked In

 

Keywords

coaching, mental health, therapy, workplace, well-being, coaching journey, ethical coaching, coaching techniques, mental health awareness, coaching boundaries

 

S2 Episode 25: Learning from Unlearning in Coaching with Rachel Alvarez-Reyes

"We need to let go of status."

 

In this week's episode, Claire Pedrick MCC is talking with coach Rachel Alvarez-Reyes. Rachel joined Liz Price's Unlearning Circle after listening to Liz Price talking at the Coaching Inn in episode 20.

Rachel has spent her whole career in international development and generously shares some of what she's learning and unlearning about power and privilege.

Contact Rachel through Linked In

Contact Liz Price to find out more about the unlearning circle

 

Keywords

coaching, unlearning, racism, privilege, aid sector, partnership, leadership, personal journey, development, inner work

 

 

S2 Episode 24: Coaching in Mental Health Settings with Dr Jenny Forge PCC

Claire Pedrick MCC is in conversation with psychiatrist and coach Dr Jenny Forge PCC about her new book Coaching in Mental Health Service Settings and Beyond.

Primarily written for people working in the mental health sphere and mental health services, you could argue that all coaches work in the mental health and well-being sphere!

Jenny brings the wisdom of deep experience as a doctor and a psychiatrist as well as a professional certified coach - so the book has perspectives not found in other coaching books.

Contact Jenny Forge via Linked In 

 

Keywords

coaching, mental health, empowerment, coaching skills, mental health practitioners, coaching approaches, boundaries in coaching, Jenny Forge, coaching book, coaching in healthcare

 

#coachingmentalhealth

#lifecoachingmentalhealth

#coachingformentalhealthandwellbeing

 

S2 Episode 23: Open Table - Business Builder for Coaches - Growing without Pressure

A great email came in recently: "I’ve listened to two episodes recently that really resonated with what I often wrestle with as coach. They were your conversation with Sarah Short from the Coaching Revolution and your Business Coaching Special. They highlighted for me a tension I constantly wrestle with, between (1) not promising outcomes because they are entirely dependent on on the work the client does and if we oversell it they might not get the outcomes they’d hoped vs (2) acknowledging what Sarah Short (and most of the marketing advice for coaches I’ve read) says that people buy outcomes and results and that we need to talk about what the coachee/thinker will get from coaching. Which also makes sense.

I would LOVE to know what you think about this tension between the two!! I’ve noticed that when I try and focus on my marketing, ideal client, niche, outcomes etc I end up feeling a huge pressure to deliver that for the client and it really impacts how I coach, as well as feeling like an integrity issue. I find it much harder to be ‘attentively not bothered’ when I’ve promised outcomes and I think it also impacts how the coachee/thinker shows up to the coaching.."

Sadly the sender of the email wasn't able to join us - but here are coaches Kerry Pocock and Nathan Whitbread in conversation with Claire Pedrick MCC

 

Takeaways

• The tension between promising outcomes and ethical coaching is significant.
• Holding space is crucial for effective coaching.
• Finding a niche can help differentiate a coach's services.
• Networking with diverse groups can enhance opportunities.
• Clear communication is essential in coaching conversations.
• Marketing should focus on authenticity and personal connection.
• Coaches must establish ethical boundaries in their practice.
• Investing in oneself is a key aspect of coaching.
• Clarity in messaging helps attract the right people.
• Coaching is about partnership and shared responsibility.

 

Contact details

Kerry Pocock

Nathan Whitbread

 

and the book was Quirkology by Richard Wiseman

 

Keywords

coaching, business building, outcomes, marketing, networking, clarity, ethics, differentiation, coaching conversations