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S4 Episode 49: Helping People Have Better Days at Work with Fran Kershaw

"I don't want anybody else to have the bad days that I had."

 

Today,  Claire Pedrick speaks with Fran Kershaw, a coach and TED Talk speaker, about her journey into coaching, the importance of human connection in the workplace, and how to navigate difficult conversations. Fran shares her personal experiences, the challenges she faced, and the insights she gained through her coaching practice. We talk about the significance of vulnerability, trust, and psychological safety in coaching and leadership.

 

Takeaways

• Fran Kershaw transitioned to coaching after a health diagnosis.
• The importance of helping others avoid bad days at work.
• Everyone experiences similar challenges, regardless of their position.
• Coaching is about creating a safe space for honest conversations.
• Vulnerability can enhance the coaching experience.
• The impact of body language and presence in conversations.
• Real-life examples can illustrate coaching principles effectively.
• Psychological safety allows for deeper connections and conversations.
• Being human and relatable fosters trust in coaching.

Contact Fran through Linked In

 

Here’s her TED talk 

 

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Coming Up: 

• Next:  Integrating Body and Mind in Coaching with Mark Mercer
• Soon: Peronel Barnes moves on

 

Keywords

coaching, difficult conversations, TED talk, psychological safety, human connection, trust, vulnerability, coaching practice, Fran Kershaw, Claire Pedrick

S4 Episode 48: The Book Corner with Julie Luscombe and Clare Humbleby

Julie Luscombe and Clare Humbleby emailed info@3dcoaching.com asking if Claire Pedrick MCC would be interested in hosting a conversation.

We are two self employed coaches who have not written a book, do not host a podcast and have nothing to promote - so we are slightly in awe of your other podcast guests!! But we do come from Jersey so that is a bit unique.

We would like to talk about:

• Our journeys to get to where we are as coaches as we are both proof of concept of the areas we coach in 

• How we met and have developed our own support network (solo founder forum together with another colleague, a local coach collective, book club, training events, sharing CPD) in essence creating our own ‘team’ as being self employed coaches can potentially be a lonely place to be

• The books that have helped us on our own journey 

We loved the conversation so much that we will host more Book Corners. Get together with up to 5 coach friends or colleagues and email info@3dcoaching.com and we will choose some groups to join Claire on a future episode.

Here are the books we talk about:

• 4000 weeks  Oliver Burkeman
• Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr  
• A Coaching Business in a Book - Sarah Short - and listen to our conversation when she came to The Coaching Inn
• Have you read?
• Creative Career Coaching Jeffrey Madoff
• A Beautiful Way to Coach Fiona Parashar
• Do Less Achieve More Kate Northrup
• Coaching Outdoors Lesley Roberts and here’s our conversation at The Coaching Inn
• Simplifying Coaching
• The Human Behind the Coach

 

Contact Julie Luscombe and Clare Humbleby via Linked In

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Coming Up: 

Soon:  We say goodbye to 3D Coaching’s Peronel Barnes

 

Keywords

coaching, books, novels, workspace, life space, time, change, personal growth, coaching journey, coaching, books, tools, nature, life curation, deeper noticing, book corner, Coaching Inn

 

S4 Episode 47: Business Builder for Coaches - Talking about Money with Caroline Quaife

"What's the figure that I need to be paid to show I'm taking this seriously? What's the figure that the client needs to pay to show that they're taking it seriously?"

Today, Caroline Quaife returns to the Coaching Inn to talk with Claire Pedrick MCC about  her work as a somatic coach and her focus on shifting our relationship with money. 

Here’s what they talked about last time.

Caroline emphasises the importance of working with the body and the deep roots of our relationship with money. Caroline shares personal stories and insights about her own journey with money and the impact of family systems on our relationship with finances. She works live with Claire on her relationship with money.

 

• Our relationship with money is deeply rooted and influenced by our family systems and inherited beliefs.
• Somatic coaching offers a holistic approach to shifting our relationship with money by working with the body and honouring our patterns and experiences.
• Self-compassion and acceptance are key in transforming our relationship with money, allowing us to be kind to ourselves and explore our unconscious beliefs and behaviours.
• Coaches can benefit from exploring their own relationship with money to better support their clients in navigating their financial challenges.

Contact Caroline through LinkedIn

Caroline offers somatic coaching programs and courses for coaches interested in integrating somatic approaches and exploring their relationship with money. Use discount codes COACHINGINN for the smaller courses.  3DCOACHING for the certificate programme.

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Coming Up: 

Next:  The Book Corner with Julie Luscombe and Claire Humbleby

Key Words

somatic coaching, money mindset, relationship with money, family systems, self-compassion, acceptance

 

 

S4 Episode 46: AI and Coaching Jazz Rasool

"AI is pretty good at handling the lower common denominators of change, but the higher common denominators of change are the sovereign territory of human coaches."

Jazz Rasool, an expert in AI coaching, discusses with Claire Pedrick MCC the role of AI in coaching and the importance of ethical and inclusive practices. He emphasises the need for coaches to be literate in AI and comply with regulations to avoid legal risks. Jazz highlights the difference between AI and human coaches, stating that AI is better suited for transactional forms of change, while human coaches excel in transformational and transcendental change. 

 

We talk about the importance of considering the systemic and environmental impact of AI. Jazz calls for collaboration among governing bodies to create comprehensive and accessible standards for AI in coaching

Takeaways

• Coaches need to be literate in AI and comply with regulations to avoid legal risks.
• AI is better suited for transactional forms of change, while human coaches excel in transformational and transcendental change.
• Consider the systemic and environmental impact of AI in coaching.
• Collaboration among governing bodies is needed to create comprehensive and accessible standards for AI in coaching.

 

Contact Jazz through Linked In 

 

If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform to hear new episodes as they drop.  You  can watch this episode, with subtitles on our YouTube Channel

 

Coming Up: 

Next:  Business Builder for Coaches - Talking about Money with Caroline Quaife 

Key Words

AI coaching, ethical practices, inclusive practices, compliance, legal risks, transactional change, transformational change, transcendental change, systemic impact, environmental impact, collaboration, governing bodies

S4 Episode 45: Coaching as a Human Gift with Suzanne Hayes Jones

In this episode, Claire Pedrick MCC is in conversation with Suzanne Hayes-Jones MCC about her coaching journey and her passion for coaching young people. Suzanne shares how she discovered coaching while working at Nando's and how it has become a natural part of her work. She also discusses her vision for education and creating a more inclusive and connected world. The conversation explores the importance of human connection, deep listening, and the art of conversation in coaching. They also discuss the need for vulnerability and humility in coaching and the role of psychological safety in creating meaningful conversations.

 

Takeaways

 

• Coaching can be a natural part of our work, and many people may already be doing it without realising it.
• The essence of coaching is simplifying and focusing on what really matters in a conversation.
• Coaching young people and teaching them life skills, deep listening, and open conversation can have a transformative impact on their lives.
• The coaching industry can benefit from a more relational approach, focusing on human connection and the art of conversation.
• Creating psychological safety and demonstrating vulnerability and humility are essential in coaching and meaningful conversations.

 

Contact: suzanne@thelaidbarecompany.com

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Coming Up: 

Next:  AI and Coaching Jazz Rasool

Soon: The Book Corner with Julie Luscombe and Clare Humbleby

 

Key Words

coaching, journey, culture change, simplifying, inclusive, education, young people, conversation, human connection, deep listening, art of conversation, vulnerability, humility, psychological safety

S4 Episode 44: Open Table - The Benefits of Breathwork in Coaching

"How do you bring potential breathwork to the table in a way that isn't leading?" At this week’s Open Table with Claire Pedrick, the conversation revolves around breathwork. 

 

We explore the concept of mindfulness and the role of breath in creating presence and awareness. The guests share their personal practices, such as box breathing and balanced breathing, and how they use breathwork with people. The conversation highlights the connection between breath, body, and mind in facilitating change and enhancing well-being. 

 

This weeks guests are:

• Ana-Maria Chirila
• Debs Wright
• Farah Govani
• Jim Robinson
• Joe Warton
• Yusuf Costu

 

And Claire Pedrick

 

Takeaways

 

• Breathwork and mindfulness can support coaches in creating presence and awareness.
• Mindfulness involves being aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations in the present moment.
• Different breath practices, such as box breathing and balanced breathing, can help calm the nervous system and promote relaxation.
• When introducing breathwork, it is important not to lead 
• Breathwork can be used as a tool to facilitate change and enhance well-being. Different breathing techniques can be used in coaching sessions to promote relaxation and presence.
• Breathwork can be introduced in a non-leading way by simply noticing peoples' breathing patterns.
• Labels and definitions associated with breathwork and mindfulness may not always be necessary or helpful.

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Coming Up: 

Soon:  AI and Coaching Jazz Rasool

Keywords

 

breathwork, mindfulness, presence, awareness, breath practices, coaching, clients, change, well-being, breathing techniques, breathwork, coaching sessions, cyclic sighing, grounding, presence, non-leading introduction, labels, mindfulness

S4 Episode 43: Creating a Coaching Culture at Kids Matter with Katie Akhurst

"Coaching is about being curious, raising awareness, and activating responsibility"

 

Katie Akhurst, from Kids Matter, comes to The Coaching Inn to talk with Claire Pedrick about the impact of coaching in their organisation and how it empowers parents and builds confidence. They use a coaching approach in their parenting programs, where facilitators ask questions and create a collaborative space for parents to find their own solutions. They value the ICF credential and have coaches go through the ICF accreditation process. The impact of their work is seen in the increased confidence and wellbeing of parents, which has a positive effect on their children's lives.

 

Takeaways

• Coaching empowers parents and equips them to find their own solutions
• A coaching culture can be embedded in an organisation to create a safe and collaborative environment
• ICF accreditation ensures a high standard of coaching
• The impact of coaching can be seen in increased confidence and wellbeing of parents
• Community-based provision can have a positive effect on families

Contact Katie Akhurst info@kidsmatter.co.uk

 

If you would like to make a donation, you can do that on their website www.kidsmatter.co.uk

If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform to hear new episodes as they drop.  And you can watch this episode, with subtitles on our YouTube Channel

 

Coming Up: 

Next:  Open Table: The Benefits of Breathwork in Coaching

Soon:  Book Corner with Julie Luscombe and Clare Humbleby

 

Keywords

coaching, parenting, empowerment, confidence, support, ICF credential, coaching culture, community-based provision, impact

S4 Episode 42: Psychological Safety in Coaching with Timothy Clarke

"Psychological safety is a culture of rewarded vulnerability."

 

Following Episode 28, when Claire spoke with Helen Pattison from War Child, Timothy Clark discusses the concept of psychological safety and its importance in organisations. He explains that psychological safety is a culture of rewarded vulnerability, where individuals feel safe to speak up and share without fear. Clark emphasises the role of leaders in creating psychological safety and the need for genuine emotional labour in coaching relationships.

 

• Psychological safety is a culture of rewarded vulnerability where individuals feel safe to speak up and share without fear.
• Leaders have a responsibility to create psychological safety in their teams and organisations.
• Coaches have a first mover obligation to model vulnerability and create an environment that rewards vulnerability.
• Genuine emotional labour is required in coaching relationships to facilitate self-discovery and enable individuals to self-correct.

 

Resources:

The Four Stages of Psychological Safety. 

 

Contact Timothy Clarke through Linked In 

If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform to hear new episodes as they drop.  And you can watch this episode, with subtitles on our YouTube Channel

 

Coming Up: 

Next:  Open Table: Coaching, Distress and Mental Health 

 

Keywords

psychological safety, vulnerability, culture, leadership, coaching, emotional labour

S4 Episode 41: Deeper Noticing with Ruth Davey

Ruth Davey has always had a deep love and curiosity of people and planet. As Founder of Look Again, she brings together her passion for photography with her experience of international, community, and business development, her facilitation and training skills, and her lived experience of mental health challenges and neurodiversity. 

 

Ruth supports people around the world to use their vision, imagination and creativity, through a mindful approach to photography, as well as learning from nature's wisdom, to see, be and do differently. The evidence-based methodology she's developed helps to improves mental health and wellbeing, build resilience and create new future stories of hope. Her work is offered with simplicity, integrity, courage, in a regenerative way for inner and outer change, for the personal and the collective, and from the local to the global. 

 

Today she joins Claire Pedrick at The Coaching Inn to talk about the importance of noticing and looking in coaching ahead of their live workshop in October 2024

 

Takeaways

• Noticing and looking are essential skills in coaching that can lead to new insights and deeper connections.
• Mindful photography is a powerful tool for slowing down, seeing differently, and reframing perspectives.
• Noticing can be used to enhance personal well-being, resilience, and connection with nature.
• The practice of noticing can be applied in coaching to deepen awareness, foster compassion, and support action.

 

Contact Ruth Davey  through Linked In 

If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform to hear new episodes as they drop.  And you can watch this episode, with subtitles on our YouTube Channel

 

Coming Up: 

Creating a Coaching Culture at Kids Matter with Katie Akhurst

Open Table: The Benefits of Breathwork in Coaching

 

Keywords

noticing, looking, coaching, mindful photography, awareness, reframing, perspectives, relationships, workshop

S4 Episode 40: Open Table - Coaching, Distress and Mental Health

S4 Episode 40: S4 Episode 40: Open Table - Coaching, Distress and Mental Health 

"Being aware of our own stuff and being present can be a really useful thing that we as coaches can do for all the people that we work with."

 

Today, Jenny Forge, Mark Bixter and Mark Chappell join Claire Pedrick at The Coaching Inn. The conversation explores the intersection of coaching, mental health, vulnerability, and distress. We discuss the role of coaching in supporting individuals with mental health issues and the importance of knowing the boundaries and limitations of coaching. Coaches to be present, aware of their own emotions, and able to regulate themselves. 

 

Takeaways

• Coaching can be a valid approach for supporting individuals with mental health issues, but coaches need to know their boundaries and limitations.
• Being present and aware of one's own emotions is crucial for coaches when working with individuals experiencing distress.
• The over-medicalization of mental health can be problematic, and it is important to normalise adversity and emotional distress.
• Coaches should focus on being with individuals in their experience without the need to fix or solve their problems.

 

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Coming Up: 

Next:  Psychological Safety in Coaching with Timothy Clarke

 

Keywords

coaching, mental health, vulnerability, distress, boundaries, limitations, presence, self-regulation, over-medicalization, adversity, emotional distress, ethics