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S3 Episode 32: Pain - The Ultimate Mentor - with Kevin Hunt

Claire Pedrick MCC talks to Physiotherapist and author Kevin Hunt about his new book: Pain: The Ultimate Mentor - when our body has wisdom to share with us and how the health hexagon helps us calibrate. Useful for coaches and for people living with persistent pain.

 

Takeaways

• Persistent pain is often a signal that something in our lifestyle is unsustainable and needs to change.
• Understanding the six elements of the health hexagon (sleep, diet, exercise, cognitive stimulus, emotional insight, and spiritual space) is crucial for creating a sustainable and balanced lifestyle.
• Negotiating with pain and working in partnership with our bodies can lead to a better understanding of our pain and its purpose.
• Pain can be seen as a mentor and guide, helping us make necessary changes and live a more sustainable life.
• The book aims to change people's narratives around pain and help them see it as a positive force for growth and change.

 

Contact Kevin through Linked In or his website http://www.spinalphysio.co.uk/

 

Keywords

pain, mentor, persistent pain, health hexagon, lifestyle, sustainable, balance

 

 

 

S3 Episode 31: Going Deeper in Coaching with Dr Mark Goulston

"When I put away checking the boxes, I just dived into their eyes and let their eyes take me wherever it needed to go."

This week Claire is in conversation with coach and psychiatrist Dr Mark Goulston. Mark is co-founder of the Deeper Coaching Institute and specialises in unblocking, unlocking and freeing high potential executives to reach their full potential when other conventional coaching approaches have failed. They cover all sorts, including listening, surgical empathy, connecting, feeling felt and going deeper in coaching.

 

Contact Info

Just Listen by Dr Mark Goulston

A Game Plan for Life: The Power of Mentoring by John Wooden

On Global Leadership/ Deeper Coaching Institute

Article: Mental Toughness and Resilience

 

Takeaways

• Deep listening is essential in coaching, especially when working with clients who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or deep despair.
• Engaging with clients at a deeper level can help them discover insights about themselves that are more important than strategies or tactics.
• Coaches can create a culture of empathy and connection by adopting a coaching mindset rather than a managerial mindset.
• Ego and humility play a significant role in effective leadership, with good bosses prioritizing empathy over their own ego.
• Educating clients about the process of going deeper and reliving traumatic experiences can help alleviate fears and create a safe space for healing. Deeper coaching involves helping individuals explore and express repressed emotions and trauma in a safe and empathetic environment.
• Mentors play a crucial role in personal and professional development, providing guidance, support, and wisdom.
• Human connection and compassion are powerful tools for healing and growth.
• Coaches should strive to be authentic and true to themselves, while also being mindful of the appropriate level of disclosure.
• The future of coaching lies in empowering individuals to be true to themselves and helping them see the power of authenticity in achieving performance and success.

 

Keywords

coaching, listening, suicide prevention, deep connection, empathy, leadership, ego, humility, culture-building, coaching, authenticity, vulnerability, deeper coaching, trauma, mentors, human connection, compassion

S3 Episode 30: The Dance of Coaching with Gary Crotaz

One of the chapters in The Human Behind The Coach is The Dance of Coaching. What does that mean? What is dancing in the moment? Today Claire is in conversation with coach and former professional dancer Dr Gary Crotaz. Hear Gary’s story on The Unlock Moment. Here we talk about partner dancing, connection and flow in coaching.

 

Some questions we are taking away: 

• What are the 5 points of connection in coaching?
• What are contortions in coaching?

Takeaways

• Coaching and dancing both require a deep sense of connection, balance, and movement.
• In coaching, it is important to be present and in flow with the other person, just like in dancing.
• Coaching is not about following a rigid script or technique, but about engaging in natural and meaningful conversation.
• The most powerful coaching conversations occur when there is a deep sense of connection and partnership.
• Coaches should focus on simplicity and responding to the other person, rather than trying to apply complex techniques.
• Both coaching and dancing require time and practice to develop the necessary skills and refine the art.

 

Contact Gary through Linked In

www.GaryCrotaz.com

 

Keywords

coaching, dancing, connection, presence, flow, simplicity, natural conversation, deep connection, partnership

 

S3 Episode 29: Open Table - What Got you Started in Coaching?

An open table this week: What got you started and what keeps you coaching? A great conversation bringing a wide variety of experiences.

 

takeaways

• Coaching is a purposeful and rewarding profession that allows coaches to help others achieve things they may not think are possible.
• The coaching process is key, and coaches should focus on facilitating insights and empowering clients to find their own solutions.
• Coaches should separate their ego from the coaching session and recognize that the impact of coaching may not be immediate, but can happen over time.
• Reflection and ongoing learning are important for coaches to continue growing and improving their practice.
• Nature can play a role in coaching, providing symbolism and creating a conducive space for thinking.
• Coaches should embrace their own humanity and recognize that they are not gurus, but facilitators of the coaching process.

Lisa-Marie Sikand

Gary Crotaz

Manjit Obhrai

Kirsty Knowles

Rachel Mackay

 

There will now be an Open Table every month - if you have something to bring, come and join us at the table. (And if you sign up, please come… places are limited!)

 

coaching, motivation, burnout, boundaries, purpose, growth, reflection, ego, process, nature

S3 Episode 28: The Modern Maverick with Ed Haddon

"We get daily drowned with other people's idea of success."

Today Claire is talking with coach and author Ed Haddon about his book The Modern Maverick.

We talk about B-Corp, success, community and establishing a life that works for you, your family and friends, your work, community and the world. 

Here’s Bronnie Ware’s book which inspired Ed’s work: The Top Five regrets of the Dying

Contact Ed through www.themodernmaverick.com and https://www.haddoncoaching.com/who

 

Keywords

friendship, coaching, journey, modern maverick, success, purpose, relationships, connection, happiness, success, positive relationships, kindness, strengths, superpower, change, recharge, sabbatical, pilgrimage, priorities

 

S3 Episode 27: Coaching and Transitions with Rebi Hedger

3D’s Rebi Hedger is back from maternity leave (congratulations). Today Rebi is talking with Claire about the gift to an organisation of returning to work after a long break, why filling in the back story isn’t necessarily the most useful thing after a break.  And she talks about her experience with maternity coach Rachel Erasmus (rachelsusanerasmus@gmail.com)

 

Takeaways

• Coaching can help individuals navigate the challenges of returning to work after maternity leave or other extended breaks.
• Organizations should recognize the unique perspectives and gifts that individuals bring when they return to work.
• Setting boundaries and having important conversations are crucial in balancing work and motherhood.
• Coaching provides a safe and accountable space to process the complex mix of personal and professional challenges during the transition.
• Supporting women in their return to work is essential, and coaching can play a significant role in this process.

 

Contact Rebi Hedger: rebi@3dcoaching.com

 

Keywords

coaching, maternity leave, work-life balance, returning to work, boundaries, support

S3 Episode 26: The Sound of Coaching with Kim Witten

As Claire and Lucia were finishing The Human behind the Coach, Kim made a comment on a Linked In post that connected with what we were thinking.  Kim is a linguist and a coach - what’s the connection?

 

So we said come along to The Coaching Inn and let’s talk about the sound of coaching.

 

Contact Kim through LinkedIn or her website http://www.witten.kim/ 

 

Keywords

coaching, linguistics, communication, sound of coaching, coaching techniques, coaching conversations, meaning making, coaching insights, coaching skills, coaching practice

 

S3 Episode 25: Open Table - Coaching and Poetry

After a LinkedIn about poetry, we simply had to bring people together to go deeper! Today Claire is in conversation with

• Cristina Matei
• James Allport
• Lisa Di Matteo
• Naomi Ward
• Ross Nichols

 

Offering poetry in coaching allows people to make their own meaning. It’s a canvas for the human experience. Some of the writing we refer to is

• Catherine Rundell: Super Infinite
• David Whyte: Start Close In
• Louise Gluck: The Wild Iris
• Mary Oliver: The Summer Day
• Rumi
• TS Eliot: Little Gidding
• Tupac Shakur: In the Depths of Solitude
• Victoria Erickson
• https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/companionship-poetry-coaching-naomi-ward

 

Keywords

coaching, poetry, emotional connection, self-discovery, creativity, coaching techniques, personal growth, communication, metaphor, coaching practice

 

S3 Episode 47: Coaching and Psychometrics with William McKee

Today Claire is joined by coach and business psychologist William McKee to talk about psychometrics and coaching - the psychometrics industry, the popular nonsense and how to be wise.

 

Here is the Open Table Claire and William hosted after this episode.

 

Big Five Research

 

Contact William McKee

 

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Coming Up: 

Next:  Coaching and Poetry Open Table

Soon: The Modern Maverick with Ed Haddon

 

Key Words

psychometrics, self-awareness, Barnum effect, Big Five, personality traits, psychometric tests, factor analysis, lexographical hypothesis, predictive validity, five clumps of language, stability, cultures, predictive language, coaching and psychmetrics

S3 Episode 23: Open Table - Coaching is about Feeling Seen and Heard and…

If you heard Claire’s interview with Ruth Davey you’ll know that they talked about feeling heard and feeling seen. There was plenty of chat about it on our social media so today, Claire is in conversation with

• Nicola Peers - Instagram peers.n
• Simon Foster
• Paula Smith
• Kim Witten 

We talk about the Zulu greeting Sawubona: All my attention is with you. I see you and I allow myself to discover your needs, to see your fears, to identify your mistakes and accept them. I accept you for what you are and you are part of me. What’s the difference between feeling heard and feeling seen? And in coaching, what do we need to set aside in order to be able to see someone else… and to be seen ourselves?

 

We love these round table conversations, so they are going to become a more regular feature at The Coaching Inn. The next open table is recording 11th July 17.15-18.15 (UK).  We will be talking about What got you started in coaching? And what keeps you here? Would you like to be part of the conversation? Book your seat here

Sawubona definition from https://exploringyourmind.com/sawubona-african-tribe-greeting/

Keywords

coaching, feeling seen, identity, human connection, communication, relationships, coaching conversations, personal growth, emotional intelligence, listening skills