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S2 Episode 08: How do you use the Role Question in STOKeRS? (Open Table)

Today Claire is talking with coaches Mark Chappell, Fiona Craig, Caroline Drummond and Catherine Kramer who have all been asking questions about how you answer 'I don't know' questions when you're rightsizing the work at the beginning of every coaching conversation. Especially around the role question - how shall we do this? So we said come to The Coaching Inn and let's talk! We all learned something!

If you have a question about an aspect of coaching where you’d like to dig deeper, let’s talk at The Coaching Inn. Email us through info@3dcoaching.com Thinking about this together out loud will enable other coaches to learn and make their own meaning.

Contact:

Mark Chappell

Fi Craig

Caroline Drummond

Catherine Kramer

 

Takeaways

• As a coach, it's important to ask the question 'How are we going to do this?' at the beginning of a coaching conversation to set the stage for exploration and partnership.
• It's okay for thinkers to say 'I don't know' in response to questions. It indicates that the work is in uncharted territory and allows for a more open and flexible conversation.
• The role of the coach is to create a safe space for the thinker to explore their thoughts and feelings without feeling pressured to have all the answers.
• Coaches should focus on what is of value to the coachee and be willing to let go of control and follow the thinker's agenda.
• The question 'How will you know we've moved this forward?' is a powerful tool for helping thinkers identify their desired outcomes and measure progress. Set clear expectations about coaching at the beginning of the coaching relationship to avoid mismatched expectations.
• Discuss and address cultural differences upfront when coaching across cultures.
• Avoid providing advice or tips unless specifically requested by the client.
• Regularly check in with clients to ensure the coaching process is on track and meeting their needs.

Keywords

coaching, 'I don't know' questions, right-sizing, role question, exploration, value, flexibility, coaching, expectations, coaching across cultures, clarity, checking in

 

 

 

S2 Episode 07: Holding Space in Coaching with Fiona McBride

Today Claire Pedrick MCC is in conversation with Fiona McBride after reading a blog post that Fiona shared on Twitter about holding space - drawing on her experience as a coach, facilitator and yoga teacher. Listen as we explore presence and silence.

"In silence there is eloquence. Stop weaving and see how the pattern improves" Rumi

 

Takeaways

• Holding space is about being present with others.
• Presence is an essential skill in coaching.
• Facilitation requires self-awareness and connection.
• Yoga and coaching share similarities in holding space.
• Silence can be powerful in conversations.
• Making offers encourages dialogue and connection.
• People often need permission to slow down.
• Self-reflection is crucial for personal growth.
• Trusting the process is key in facilitation.
• Creating space for connection enhances learning.

Here's Fiona's blog on holding space and the one on crossover

Contact her: hello@fionamcbride.com

 

Keywords

coaching, holding space, presence, facilitation, yoga, silence, personal growth, connection, communication, mindfulness

 

 

#3DBookGroup Art of Enough Chapter 2

Here’s Becky’s response to your questions and insights from Chapter 2

Next time it's Chapter 3 - Enough Presence. 

Ask your questions and share observations by commenting on this episode, or emailing info@3dcoaching.com

 

Keywords

coaching, self-actualization, beliefs, values, personal growth, enough permission, cultural contexts, leadership, limiting beliefs, self-awareness

 

S2 Episode 06: Power and Privilege in Coaching with Liz Price

Today Claire Pedrick MCC is in conversation with coach Liz Price ACC. Several weeks ago, Liz started a conversation about power and privilege and difference after she and colleagues piloted a group to read and dig deep into their own power and privilege through reading Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad. Acknowledging power and difference is an important part of an ethical stance in coaching. We will be exploring this through different lenses at The Coaching Inn this year.

Contact Liz via Linked In

 

Key Words

coaching, power, privilege, partnership, vulnerability, accountability, group dynamics, personal growth, coaching relationships, diversity

 

S2 Episode 05: The IDEA Mindset with Gary Crotaz

Claire Pedrick MCC and Gary Crotaz ACC in conversation about mastery, aspiration, and Gary's new career change book The IDEA Mindset.

 

Takeaways

• Direction is crucial for making career decisions.
• You can coach yourself effectively with the right tools.
• Surrounding yourself with better people fosters growth.
• The journey of finding your vocation is ongoing.
• Teamwork is essential in achieving goals.
• Self-awareness is key to personal development.
• The dance world teaches resilience and adaptability.
• Changing your title can shift others' perceptions.
• Good things happen when you focus on doing good.

Contact Gary gary@garycrotaz.com

 

Keywords

coaching, career development, The Idea Mindset, personal growth, vocational journey, ballroom dancing, self-coaching, professional development, direction, teamwork

 

#3DBookGroup - Art of Enough - Chapter 1

Here’s Becky’s response to your questions and insights from Chapter 1 of the Art of Enough 

#3DBookGroup

Next time it's Chapter 2 - Enough Permission.

 

Ask your questions and share observations by commenting on this episode, or emailing info@3dcoaching.com

Keywords

coaching, enough mindset, self-connection, scarcity culture, personal growth, abundance, gratitude, flourishing, 3D Coaching, Becky Hall

 

S2 Episode 04 Why weren't we taught this at school? with Alice Sheldon

Claire Pedrick MCC and Alice Sheldon in conversation about conversations and Alice's book: Why weren't we taught THIS at school - the surprisingly simple secret to transforming life's challenges.

Drawing on the work of Marshall Rosenburg's Non Violent Communication, Alice's work is all about having better conversations!

Takeaways

• Alice's book addresses the gap in education about human needs.
• The writing process can be collaborative and not solitary.
• Understanding needs can lead to better empathy and solutions.
• Values conflicts in organizations can be deeply personal.
• Parenting triggers can reveal our own unmet needs.
• Family of origin influences our emotional responses.
• Coaching can benefit from understanding needs frameworks.
• Compassionate leadership can change organizational culture.
• Mediating conflict requires understanding underlying needs.
• Practical tools can empower individuals to create change.

Contact Alice via Linked In 

or http://www.needs-understanding.com/

 

Keywords

coaching, human needs, parenting, conflict resolution, values, organizational change, empathy, collaboration, personal development, leadership

 

 

S2 Episode 03: Coaching in Education with Steve Bush and Tony Swainston

Steve tweeted @3dclaire after she shared the interview with Nick Bolton about what coaching really is. So we said come to The Coaching Inn and let's talk.

It turns out that Steve Bush is a teacher using coaching in education, and Tony Swainston trains coaches in education (and is the author of Outstanding Coaching in Schools). Join them as they talk about coaching, education, tools and techniques.

 

Steve Bush Twitter @stevebushfcct

Tony Swainston tony@tonyswainston.com

 

Key Words

coaching, education, metacognition, leadership, dialogue, coaching tools, coaching young people, coaching journeys, coaching impact

 

#3DBookGroup - Art of Enough - Introduction

In this conversation, Claire Pedrick and Becky Hall delve into the themes of 'enough' as explored in Hall's book, 'The Art of Enough.' They discuss the importance of internal states of being, the connection between personal feelings of scarcity and external behaviors, and the significance of reclaiming the concept of 'enough' as a proper noun to emphasize its value in personal development and societal contexts.

Here’s Becky’s response to your questions and insights from the Introduction to the Art of Enough 

#3DBookGroup

 

Ask your questions and share observations by commenting on this episode, or emailing info@3dcoaching.com

 

Keywords

coaching, enough, personal development, self-awareness, Becky Hall, 3D Coaching, mindset, boundaries, ambition, climate crisis

 

S2 Episode 02: Coaching Young People with Robert Stephenson

Claire Pedrick MCC talks with coach Robert Stephenson PCC about all sorts - including coaching young people and what they are both learning about coaching from musical conductors inclusing Benjamin Zander who wrote The Art of Possibility.

Contact Robert

 

Keywords

coaching, young people, coaching practices, authority in coaching, coaching relationships, clarity in coaching, coaching boundaries, hybrid coaching, coaching process