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S3 Episode 42: Business Builder for Coaches - Starting Up and Scaling Up with Katie Lewis

"It's not about a destination. It's about how can you set yourself up for success in order to really be able to continue to show up as a founder, as an entrepreneur in the day-to-day grind of building a business."

Today Claire is talking to Katie Lewis who, with Matthew Stafford, founded 9 others. They host dinners around the world asking people : what’s keeping you up at night? 

 

We talk about what makes vulnerability important and how generosity matters in business.

 

This episode is for coaches, entrepreneurs and anyone in business who hates networking and wants to make connections.

 

Takeaways

• The importance of understanding one's 'why' in entrepreneurship
• Building and maintaining a supportive network is crucial for business growth
• Discipline and resilience are key traits for successful entrepreneurs

Katie and Matthew’s book is Find Your 9others. Contact Katie through their website www.https://9others.com/

 

Keywords

entrepreneurship, networking, community, purpose, discipline, resilience, support, business growth

 

S3 Episode 41: Coach as Midwife with Rachel Erasmus

Long time friend of 3D and coach Rachel Erasmus joins Claire at The Coaching Inn this week to talk about being a coach and being a midwife. Lots of connections - sensing, walking, breathing. Find out more about coach as midwife. And midwife as coach.  And in the same way that not everyone women needs a midwife to birth a baby, not everyone needs a coach to birth their thinking.

 

Takeaways

• The convergence of midwifery and coaching in supporting women through significant life events.
• The importance of providing support and guidance to women during pregnancy, postnatal, and return to work.
• The transformative impact of coaching and midwifery on women's health and well-being.

 

Contact Rachel through https://www.rachelerasmus.com/

 

 

Keywords

coaching, midwifery, pregnancy, postnatal, return to work, transformation, support, women's health

 

S3 Episode 40: Business Builder for Coaches: What Katie Did Next in Year 2 with Katie Muldoon

Just over a year ago, Katie Muldoon came to The Coaching Inn to talk about what she did in her first year of coaching. Listen back here.  And we agreed to do another episode a year on about what she did in her second year.

 

This is worth a listen and is full of surprises! Hear about being a body and having a mind, and lots about learning and integrating learning.

 

Takeaways

• The importance of internal work in building a coaching business
• The impact of personal growth on coaching practice and leadership
• The integration of body and mind in coaching and professional development
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Listen to Kirstie Drummond Papworth’s podcast here.

 

Contact Katie:

http://www.yellowrattle-coaching.com/

Linked In

And read her blog https://yellowrattle.substack.com/

 

Keywords

coaching, business building, professional development, self-reflection, learning, leadership, body-mind integration, coaching practice

S3 Episode 39: Coaching and Improv with Pippa Evans

Improv Your Life is one of the top 3 coaching books we recommend because it gets into not knowing - and it’s SIMPLE. Pippa Evans has done something huge for the coaching profession without knowing it. We talk about offering something to another person to do with what they will; being in relation to another without losing yourself. And don’t judge a scene until it’s finished - or you have checked out before the end.

 

A great resource for coaches. And you will make your own meaning from what you hear. 

 

Takeaways

• Improv can teach us about accepting where we are, building on ideas, and listening to ourselves and others in a complex world.
• Making offers in improv is about giving something tangible or energetic to others to build upon.
• Don't judge a scene or conversation until it's finished; focus on being present and listening.
• Failure in improv doesn't have to be a big mistake; it's an opportunity to learn and grow.
• Improvisation can be a valuable tool for coaches to enhance their presence and spontaneity.

Contact Pippa through www.pippaevans.com

 

And our other two recommendations are Listen by Kathryn Mannix and Simplifying Coaching by Claire Pedrick 

 

The next 3D Coaching Improv training on presence is https://www.3dcoaching.com/coaching-with-presence/ This is now available online and on site.

 

Keywords

improv, coaching, connection, co-creation, offers, acceptance, judgment, presence, not knowing 

 

S3 Episode 38: The Music of Coaching with Lucy and Amy Bolster

Lucy is training with 3D to be a coach and was instrumental in helping Claire deepen connections between music and coaching.

Today Lucy and her daughter Amy join Claire Pedrick MCC at The Coaching Inn. Amy is studying Music at university.

On ancient improvised music ‘unless you’re immersed in it, you can’t do it’

‘It has to go wrong - that’s where the best learning has taken place’

Coaching ‘is a conversation that’s meant to be felt’ Rightsizing is ‘like a tuning fork’

 

Takeaways

• Coaching and music share similarities in terms of trust, connection, and the ability to let go of preconceived ideas.
• Both coaching and music require a collaborative and improvisational approach.
• The power dynamic in coaching is about connection, not control.
• Coaching conversations are unique and each one flows differently, similar to the improvisation in music.
• The journey of coaching is about learning to live in the process, not just following a set process.
• Performances in music and coaching conversations can evolve and sound different over time.
• Improvisation in music and coaching requires confidence and a deep understanding of the language and sound world.
• Coaching and music are both about co-creation and the joy of learning and exploring together.

Contact

Amy Bolster via Facebook

Lucy Bolster

 

Keywords
coaching, music, early music, collaboration, improvisation, trust, connection, co-creation

 

 

S3 Episode 37: Compassion in Coaching and Leadership with Kirstie Drummond Papworth

Kirstie Drummond Papworth comes to The Coaching Inn today to talk with Claire about her new book Compassionate Leadership.

We have a wide ranging conversation: What makes compassion powerful? We hear a lot about empathic leadership - how does compassionate leadership connect to this? Aren’t coaches already compassionate? Depth, research, wisdom and tips...

 

Takeaways

• Compassion has a powerful impact on individuals and organizations, improving well-being, resilience, engagement, and performance.
• Self-compassion is crucial for coaches and individuals, as it allows for gentleness, relaxation, and smarter decision-making.
• Noticing suffering and addressing biases are essential steps in cultivating compassion.
• Starting small and taking compassionate actions, even in less than a minute, can make a significant difference in someone's life.

Contact Kirstie through LinkedIn or kirstie@tangerinethistle.com

 

Keywords

compassionate leadership, individual change, organisational change, self-compassion, noticing suffering, biases, starting small

 

S3 Episode 36: Open Table - Coaching. Long Covid and Chronic Fatigue

Today Claire is joined by Claire Davies, Cat Gray and Zane McCormack  who share personal stories of chronic fatigue and how that informs their coaching.

 

Contact:

Claire Davies

Cat Gray

Zane McCormack

And Claire Pedrick

 

Takeaways

• Coaching can help individuals with long COVID and chronic fatigue find purpose and navigate the uncertainties of their condition.
• Healthcare professionals with long COVID face unique challenges due to their active and busy lifestyles being disrupted by fatigue and brain fog.
• Coaching can provide a space for individuals to express their experiences and emotions without seeking solutions or answers.
• Coaches working with individuals with chronic illness should be flexible and adaptable in their approach, considering the fluctuating nature of symptoms and energy levels.
• Compassion for oneself and the ability to ask for what is needed are important skills for individuals with long COVID and chronic fatigue to develop.
• Coaching can help individuals shift their mindset from focusing on physical limitations to finding gratitude and purpose in their experiences.

Keywords

coaching, long COVID, chronic fatigue, healthcare professionals, burnout, resilience, purpose, not knowing, chronic illness

 

 

S3 Episode 35: The Human Behind The Coach with Claire Pedrick & Lucia Baldelli

Meet Lucia Baldelli as she and Claire remember their favourite parts of the book writing process, and share a few nuggets of what’s coming.

UPDATE: Books is now available - order here

 

Takeaways

• Coaching is not just about mastery, but about cultivating qualities and being present in the coaching room.
• 'The Human Behind the Coach' focuses on the importance of humanity and connection in coaching.
• Our dreams for the book are to bring more attention to the inside development of coaches and to change the coaching world.
• The last chapter of the book is about how to use recordings effectively and will be available as a free resource - email info@3dcoaching.com

 

Sign up to 3D Ideas and you'll get early access to The Human Behind the Coach materials.

 

NB We have decided not to run a specific course based on the book. Contact info@3dcoaching.com to explore all kinds of ways you can deepen your learning with us.

 

Keywords

coaching, qualities, humanity, connection, book, training, recordings

 

 

S3 Episode 34: Open Table - Coaching Accreditation - What I Wish I’d Known

Why accredit as a coach? And what three coaches who have accredited with the International Coaching Federation have learned along the way.

• Start early
• Research the process
• Start recording early
• Plus lots more…

Takeaways

• Accreditation is a valuable stamp of approval that demonstrates a coach's commitment to professional standards and ethics.
• The accreditation journey takes time and requires patience and trust in the process.
• Listening to recordings of coaching sessions and receiving feedback from peers and mentors is a valuable learning experience.
• Accreditation involves personal growth and self-reflection, leading to a deeper understanding of oneself as a coach.
• Finding the right person for assessment and engaging in paid coaching work with non-coaches is important for professional development.
• Maintaining authenticity and trusting oneself throughout the accreditation process is crucial.

Contact:

• Andrew Cooke
• Zoe Dickinson
• Michael Hubbard
• https://www.3dcoaching.com/mentor-coaching/

If you'd like to do another Open Table and have accredited with AC, EMCC or APECS email info@3dcoaching.com and let's talk

 

Keywords

coaching, accreditation, journey, process, timing, personal growth, mentor coaching, recordings, assessment, authenticity, learning and development

S3 Episode 33: A History of Coaching with Teri-E Belf MCC

When Claire met Teri-E a few months ago, and found out she was the world’s first ICF MCC coach, she knew that Teri-E would make a great guest!

 

Listen to Teri-E re-remember some of the insights and events on the way. This is worth listening to - Teri-E’s recollection is that coaching began worldwide and then went to the US.  Some great insights in here… as the question has changed from ‘what is a coach’ to ‘who is your coach?’. Here is one person’s journey to building a profession that needs to be heard.

 

Takeaways

• Coaching is an excuse for an authentic conversation and a healing profession that focuses on making good things bigger.
• The coaching profession has evolved to include specialized areas, such as team coaching and business development.
• Coaching has the potential to bring together the internal and external aspects of a person's life.
• The coaching profession is becoming more focused on self-care and well-being for coaches.
• There are ongoing discussions and challenges around setting fees and addressing cultural and financial considerations in different regions.

Contact Teri-E through her website

 

Keywords

coaching journey, evolution of coaching, self-management, training, coaching profession, International Coach Federation, purposefulness, coaching supervision, mentor coaching, fees, cultural considerations