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S6 Episode 20: What Neurodiversity Taught Me About Language, Imagination, and Coaching Success with Kate Jenkinson

At the end of National Poetry Writing Month, today’s episode explores how neurodiversity shapes creativity, coaching, and business. Kate Jenkinson joins Claire Pedrick to share her journey to integrating poetry and neurodivergence into her coaching practice and highlights the power of language and imagery in understanding ourselves and others.

 

Resources:

TEDx Talk Poetry Never Abandons Us. https://youtu.be/E6T4xNioqs0

30 Neurodiversity Writing Prompts https://amzn.eu/d/iBwBlPR

The Poetry in Business Conference early bird ticket can be found here

www.poetryinbusinessconference.co.uk

Interest in the Association of Business Poets can be registered here

And Kate’s first Poetry Collection Un/Broken and Poetry for Coaching - can be found here:

LINKTREE - https://linktr.ee/katejenkinsonnshr

Contact:

• Contact Kate through Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/katejenkinsonnextstephr/
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

neurodiversity, poetry, coaching, aphantasia, creativity, business innovation, language, imagery, self-expression, workplace inclusion, transformational change, neuro-inclusive, communication strategies, personal growth, authentic leadership, neurodivergent, creative processes, business poets, community building, coaching success

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

S6 Episode 19: Mastery in Coaching - The Being not the Boxes with Annie Lee

In this episode, Annie Lee and Claire Pedrick explore mastery beyond skills—focusing on the being not the boxes. Annie reveals how silence, quiet, and self-awareness are what foster genuine connection. It’s a reminder that mastery is an ongoing, evolving process.

 

Join Claire and Jackie Haywood for Mastery In The Making on Tuesday 28th April 16.00-17.00 (UK)

https://buytickets.at/3dcoaching/2067686

 

Contact:

• Contact annie@annieleeassociates.com
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

mastery, coaching, authenticity, intuition, silence, quiet, presence, self-discovery, vulnerability, growth, connection, humanity, reflection, wisdom, transformation, mindfulness, personal development, coaching journey, authenticity in coaching, deep listening

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

 

S6 Episode 18: Building Trust in Leadership - A Neurodivergent Perspective with Lucy Pedrick

In this episode, neurodivergent leader Lucy Pedrick talks with Nathan Whitbread about her take on authentic and inclusive leadership. She shares the questions she uses to understand people's stories, energy needs, and inclusion requirements—highlighting that leadership isn't about intuition but intentional conversation.

 

1. What do you want me to know about your story?
2. What approaches to leadership work best for you? How do you like to be led? And how could I disappoint you as a leader?
3. What are the activities at work that give you energy? And what are the things that drain you?
4. What can I or the team do that would include you and what could we do that would make you feel excluded?
5. What do you like to do in your life for joy?

 

Contact:

• Contact nathan@3dcoaching.com
• Or contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

Neurodivergent leadership, inclusive leadership, workplace inclusion, energy at work, leadership values, authentic leadership, neurodiversity, empathy in leadership, trust building, leadership insights, workplace joy, personalized leadership, diversity needs, intentional conversation, leadership strategies, vulnerability in leadership, human experience, effective management, leadership transformation, inclusive practices.

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

 

S6 Episode 17: The Hidden Power of Act 3 - Finding Purpose After Loss with Judy Reith

In this episode, Claire Pedrick talks to Judy Reith and  explores resilience, the power of community, and reinventing purpose in later life. Judy shares her personal journey through grief, rediscovery, and activism, illustrating how life's curveballs can open new avenues for meaning and connection.

 

Key insights:

The concept of Act 3 as a stage for rediscovering purpose after 55

• How grief can be transformed into a driver for community building and purpose
• The metaphor of the Act 3 Tree: roots (attitude, purpose, values, relationships) sustain growth
• The importance of adapting coaching principles to navigate aging, loss, and new life stages
• The ongoing nature of relationships and the significance of honest communication
• Using coaching and community support to foster resilience and vitality
• The value of revisiting unfinished projects, sticking with nudges, and evolving your story

Our first conversation: https://thecoachinginn.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-judy-reith-act-3/

The Act 3 Book: https://amzn.to/4m3WdjJ

The next workshop: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/act3-how-to-re-imagine-your-life-after-50-tickets-1985138367295

www.Cambridgewidows.com

Contact:

• Contact Judy through Linked In or Act3life.com
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

Act 3, retirement, coaching, resilience, community building, grief transformation, Judy Reith, Cambridge Widows, life purpose, aging gracefully, personal growth, relationship roots, life transitions, widowhood support, coaching principles, reinventing retirement, emotional work, life stages, personal development, thriving in later life

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

S6 Episode 16: Unlocking the Power of Deep Listening in Coaching with Emily Kasriel

Today’s episode dives into the transformative power of Deep Listening, exploring how it can revolutionize coaching, leadership, and personal relationships. 

 

Emily Kasriel joins Claire Pedrick to talk about her journey from radio journalism to decoding what it truly means to listen deeply — and how this skill can lead to meaningful change.

 

In this episode Emily shares her eight key steps of Deep Listening, from creating safe spaces to surfacing deep narratives.

 

Emily’s book is Deep Listening: Transform Your Relationships with Family, Friends and Foes

 

Some other conversations about listening at The Coaching Inn with

• Oscar Trimboli https://thecoachinginn.podbean.com/e/how-to-listen-with-oscar-trimboli-1711631905/
• Kathryn Mannix https://thecoachinginn.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-kathryn-mannix-listen/

 

Contact:

• Contact Emily through Linked In https://linkedin.com/in/emilykasriel or https://emilykasriel.com/ 
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or check out our Substack where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

Deep Listening, Coaching, Communication, Self-Awareness, Transformation, Leadership, Engagement, Listening Skills, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Mindfulness, Empathy, Connection, Coaching Techniques, Cultural Insights, Online Listening, Reflective Practice, Empowerment, Narrative Exploration

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

 

S6 Episode 15: You Already Have The Answer with Natalie Miller-Snell

Natalie Miller-Snell joins Claire Pedrick to talk about her move from construction to coaching, the importance of trusting yourself, and the process of gathering her stories into a book.

 

Listen to how understanding your inner voice and harnessing your experiences can lead to personal growth. The parallels between building in construction and coaching: starting with a concept and navigating a non-linear path. The significance of trusting your intuition and already having the answers within you. The story behind Natalie’s book, "You Already Have the Answer," and tips for repurposing content.

 

Plus some great book recommendations:

• You Already Have the Answer by Natalie Miller-Snell
• Seize the Day Podcast
• Shine by Andy Cope & Gavin Oates
• Your Body is Your Brain by Amanda Blake
• The Wilding of Em's Path by Ana K. Wren
• In a Thousand Different Ways by Cecelia Ahern
• Sociopath by Patric Gagne
• Badlands 

Contact:

• Contact Natalie through LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-miller-snell/
• Instagram  @nmscoaching
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or check out our Substack where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

Coaching, Self-discovery, Personal growth, Trust yourself, Inner genius, Career transition, Natalie Miller-Snell, Book writing, Podcasting, Community support, Intuition, Transformation, Civil engineering, COVID journey, Coaching tips, Self-awareness, Repurposing content, Creative process, Professional development, Empowerment

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

 

S6 Episode 14: Unlocking Coaching Creativity - A Conversation with Jill Salzman about her Graphic Novel

If you thought coaching had to be serious to be effective, meet Jill Salzman — who decided to write a coaching book as a graphic novel. A comic-style book about mindset blocks, fears, and what it really means to coach. Her purpose? To show that coaching isn’t just deep thinking — it’s also fun, relatable, and human. She wanted to challenge the idea that we need to be overly serious or “professional” to be credible. So she created five fictional characters — a superhero among them — who embody common excuses clients use: “I don’t have time,” “I’m too inexperienced,” and so on. 

 

Through playful art and storytelling, she makes coaching accessible and engaging for everyone, even kids.What stands out? The notion that coaching doesn’t have to be a heavy, intimidating process. It can be light, joyful, and authentic — because that’s where real connection and transformation happen.Maybe that’s the point. Perhaps we need to remember that human connection — not perfection — is the core of coaching success.

 

The Big But Book https://amzn.to/3NkupL3

www.jillsalzman.com

Contact:

• Contact Jill through Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillll/
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or check out our Substack where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

graphic novel, coaching, Jill Salzman, creativity, facilitative thinking, humor in coaching, self-awareness, body language, virtual coaching, entrepreneur to coach, consulting vs coaching, playful learning, coloring books, visual aids, human connection, authenticity, coaching tools, personal growth, coaching insights, innovative coaching

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

S6 Episode 13: The Power to Choose - How Taking Agency Transforms Your Life with Robbie Swale

In today’s episode, Robbie Swale joins Claire Pedrick to share the journey behind his new book, The Power to Choose, revealing how patience, reflection, and authenticity shape meaningful work and personal growth. Whether you're writing, coaching, or navigating life's uncertainties, Robbie offers practical wisdom on holding long-term goals and embracing inevitable shifts.

 

You can get the book here https://amzn.to/4b4xPe4

 

Contact:

• Contact Robbie  through Linked In , robbieswalecoaching.com or thecoachsjourney.com
•  Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or check out our Substack where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

Power to Choose, Robbie Swale, personal growth, agency, transformation, authenticity, patience, perseverance, creative process, intentional living, self-discovery, coaching, writing journey, vulnerability, long-term goals, mindset shift, emotional highs, personal evolution, meaningful work, stress-testing ideas.

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

 

S6 Episode 12: Mastery In the Making with Jackie Haywood and Claire Pedrick

This is (now) the first of an occasional series of open table episodes where Claire Pedrick and Jackie Haywood talk about mastery and simplicity in coaching. They share insights on letting go of perfectionism, embracing vulnerability, and cultivating a presence that fosters genuine connection. This conversation challenges the idea that mastery is a destination and highlights the importance of ongoing curiosity and humility.

 

Join us in the studio or the audience for our next recording. Here’s how to register https://buytickets.at/3dcoaching/2067686

• The difference between doing and being in coaching and how mastery involves refining both
• The metaphor of mastery as navigating an ocean and the importance of humility in the process
• The role of vulnerability, failure, and authenticity in developing deep coaching skills
• Practical examples of falling flat and the value of normalizing mistakes
• The concept of moving from prickliness to compassion and effortless presence
• The importance of adaptability and trusting the coaching process rather than rigid formulas
• Exploring the inner work: inner and outer mastery, inner dialogue, and role models
• Dorothy Strachan’s "What, Now What?" and the importance of rightsizing
• The significance of curiosity, ease, and flow over perfection and performative mastery

Contact:

• Contact Jackie through Linked In linkedin.com/in/haywoodjackie
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or check out our Substack where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

coaching mastery, authentic presence, vulnerability in coaching, perfectionism, humility, genuine connection, coaching skills, adaptability, inner work, outer mastery, role models, live masterclasses, mental models, curiosity, ease and flow, performative mastery, coaching process, audience participation, Jackie Haywood, Claire Pedrick, MCC

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

S6 Episode 11: The Difference Between Spontaneous and Structured Improv & Its Impact on Coaching with Paul Douglas

‘Where words fail, music speaks’

 

Explore how jazz improvisation and extemporization can deepen our coaching. Join musician and coach Paul Douglas as he shares insights with Claire Pedrick on responsiveness, creativity, and presence - showing that improvisation is a vital skill for coaches and life itself.

Key Topics:

• The difference between improvisation and extemporization in music and coaching
• How improvisation fosters courage, adaptability, and listening skills
• Using musical structures like jazz frameworks to enhance coaching agility
• The importance of body language, tone, and sound in creating impactful coaching moments
• Practical ways to incorporate live music and sound for reflection and connection in coaching
• The role of ego, skill, and intuition in responsive coaching
• How improvisation cultivates a deeper connection to the “mood” and “feel” in sessions
• The parallels between jazz audiences' response and client feedback
• Techniques for reading a room and trusting instinct during coaching conversations

Resources & Links:

• Pippa Evans came to The Coaching Inn https://thecoachinginn.podbean.com/e/coaching-and-improv-with-pippa-evans/
• Spirit'n'Jazz on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/4f1R0xrNkbAaZ19ny9sWoN?si=iqCnGM41QPKD7FeRdF9nvA
• Www. dhrecords.com 

Contact:

• Contact Paul  through Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-douglas-47795b33/ 
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or check out our Substack where you can talk with other listeners.

Further Information:

• Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
• Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email.

Keywords:

improvisation, extemporization, coaching, jazz, Paul Douglas, creativity, responsiveness, presence, adaptability, listening skills, musical frameworks, body language, sound, reflection, connection, ego, intuition, mood, client feedback, coaching agility

 

We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.