The Coaching Inn

S5 Episode 56: Transforming Care - The Impact of using Action Learning in Residential Childcare

In this episode of The Coaching Inn, Claire Pedrick hosts Laura Steckley, Sarah Deeley, and Gemma Watson from CELCIS (Centre for Excellence for Children's Care and Protection) to discuss the RALF project. RALF is the Reflective and Action Learning Forum. They explore how Action Learning and reflective practice are transforming residential childcare in Scotland and its impact on reducing physical restraint. Reflective practice benefits both practitioners and children. A deep dive into the importance of creating reflective spaces for practitioners, hear insights about the challenges and successes of implementing RALF and its potential to become a self-sustaining model within the sector.

 

Here’s the report: https://pureportal.strath.ac.uk/en/publications/the-reflection-and-action-learning-forum-ralf-full-report

 

Find out more about training  with 3D Coaching to be an Action Learning Set Facilitator

 

Contact:

• Contact CELCIS https://www.celcis.org/contact-us 
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or check out our Substack where you can talk with other listeners.

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• 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.

Coming Up:

• Open Table - Remember those new coaches we first met in Series 3? They are back - 2 years on

Keywords:

RALF, Action Learning, reflective practice, residential childcare, Scotland, physical restraint, support, collaboration, self-sustaining model, childcare transformation, reflective spaces, practitioner support, cultural shift, positive impacts, sustainability, empowerment, co-production, emotional wellbeing, facilitation, leadership buy-in

 

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.

S5 Episode 55: In the Middle of Not Knowing with Paul Taylor-Pitt Author of Still Here Still Queer Now What?

What happens when your publisher goes into administration the week before your book launch? Dr. Paul Taylor-Pitt joins Claire Pedrick at The Coaching Inn. Instead of our plan to talk about the launch of his book Still Here Still Queer Now What?, Paul shares his journey of embracing vulnerability and authenticity, sharing the unexpected twists in his book journey and the importance of staying true to yourself.

 

If you’d like to join save our stories, sign the petition here https://stillherestillqueernowwhat.com/sos

 

Paul’s podcasts are 

• Still Here, Still Queer, Now What?
• Hopecast
• Exploring the Heart of Change

 

Contact:

• Contact Paul through Linked In 
• 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.

Coming Up:

• Transforming Care - The Impact of using Action Learning in Residential Childcare

Keywords:

vulnerability, authenticity, book journey, Dr. Paul Taylor-Pitt, coaching, personal growth, storytelling, resilience, change, LGBTQ, self-help, inspiration, life lessons, podcast, leadership, personal development, unexpected challenges, embracing change, authenticity in coaching, navigating uncertainty

 

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.

S5 Episode 54: Harnessing AI in Coaching - Insights from Dr. Lisa Turner

Today Claire Pedrick talks with Dr. Lisa Turner about the integration of AI and coaching. Listen to the opening as Lisa tells her extraordinary journey into what makes her codify life stuff.  Explore how AI can enhance coaching practices, making them more efficient and accessible, while maintaining a human touch. And we dive into ethics and working with neurodivergent people..

 

Check out

• A free copy of Lisa’s book: Our Conscious Tipping Point ourconscioustippingpoint.com
• The episode with Jazz Rasool: https://thecoachinginn.podbean.com/e/s4-episode-46-ai-and-coaching-jazz-rasool/
• And listen to how far we have come since Sam Isaacson came to talk about AI in 2021 https://thecoachinginn.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-sam-isaacson-coaching-and-technology/

 

Contact:

• Contact Lisa through Linked In 
• 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.

Coming Up:

• How a Scottish University is using Action Learning as part of a support structure for workers in Residential Childcare

Keywords:

AI, coaching, technology, innovation, Lisa Turner, Claire Pedrick, productivity, ethics, neurodivergent, human touch, engineering, transformation, future, patterns, tools, enhancement, accessibility, efficiency, concerns, planetary well-being

 

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.

 

S5 Episode 53: Book Corner with Kelly Drewery and Nathan Whitbread

Join Claire at The Book Corner in our virtual pub, The Coaching Inn for a rich discussion about some books that are reshaping our understanding of diversity, inclusion, and personal growth. 

 

Our guests, Nathan Whitbread and Kelly Drewery, share their experiences and insights from reading 

• Belonging Without Othering by john a. powell and Stephen Menendian  https://amzn.to/41ZoTBH
• Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad https://amzn.to/41mUxZO
• Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Mahzarin R. Banaji, Anthony G. Greenwald, et al. https://amzn.to/45ORWsU
• Show Your Work by Austin Kleon https://amzn.to/4632QeS
• Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch https://amzn.to/41mUCwA
• The Life Impossible by Matt Haig https://amzn.to/3Vl8K5M
• The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult https://amzn.to/45UO6ye
• Mythos by Stephen Fry https://amzn.to/3JuzKxk
• The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker https://amzn.to/47MXhDx
• Extraordinary Popular Delusions and The Madness of Crowds by Charles Mackay https://amzn.to/3JAwsZd

 

Contact:

• Contact Nathan and Kelly  through Linked In linkedin.com/in/nathanaelwhitbread and linkedin.com/in/kellydrewery
• 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, Book Club, Podcast, Personal Growth, Diversity, Inclusion, Leadership, Self-awareness, Blindspot, White Supremacy, Gathering, Networking, Professional Development, Reading, Insights, Transformation, Mindset, Learning, Collaboration, 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.

S5 Episode 52: The Power of Clean Language in Coaching and How to Embrace Messiness with Jackie Lawlor

Do you ever wonder whether the messiness in your mind impacts your conversations? How on earth do you have a conversation with someone who seems to think differently from you? If coaching models and techniques feel like an impenetrable jungle, this episode is for you!

 

Claire Pedrick sits down with Jackie Lawlor to talk about that! Jackie shares personal stories from her early life, her experiences with neurodivergence, and how these have shaped her coaching practice. We dive into the importance of embracing human messiness and diverse perspectives, and how coaching can become more accessible to everyone.

 

And if you’re listening live, the next Birmingham Coaches walk is open to all professional coaches and is on 14th Nov 2025 at Lickey Hills Country Park. Details here

Contact:

• Contact Jackie through Linked In 
• 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.

Coming Up:

• Book Corner with Kelly Drewery and Nathan Whitbread
• Harnessing AI in Coaching: Insights from Dr. Lisa Turner

Keywords:

coaching, clean language, neurodivergence, personal journey, future of coaching, human messiness, diverse perspectives, accessible coaching, coaching practice, communication skills, coaching techniques, leadership, personal growth, NLP, systemic modeling, coaching accessibility, coaching insights, coaching tools, coaching and counseling, playfulness in 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.

S5 Episode 51: Mildred Yuan on using Coaching as a Talent Agent

Join us today as Claire Pedrick sits down with Mildred Yuan: talent agent, empowerment coach and neighbour. Mildred talks about her journey from being a dancer to becoming an agent in the entertainment industry. Discover how she integrates coaching into her work, helping people unlock their potential and navigate the complexities of their careers.

Mildred discusses the importance of self-discovery and advocacy, and the power of having someone on your side. She talks about the evolving role of AI in talent representation and how it can be a tool for personal and professional growth. And introduces us to AI Mildred 

Contact:

• Contact Mildred through Linked In 
• Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or check out our Substack where you can talk with other listeners. We’d love to know where you are in the world!

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.

Coming Up:

• Open Table - Book Corner with Nathan Whitbread and Kelley Drewery

Keywords:

coaching, talent agent, empowerment, self-discovery, advocacy, personal growth, entertainment industry, negotiation, contracts, career development, AI tools, creativity, innovation, leadership, mentorship, professional growth, talent representation, personal branding, success, transformation.

 

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.

S5 Episode 50: Achieving the Ultimate Travel Goal - April Peregrino's Journey around the World

Goals are often talked about in the same sentence as coaching. April Peregrino set herself a goal to travel to all 193 countries in the world. And she did it!

Join Claire as she sits down with April to hear about her incredible journey, from her early days working in a deli to becoming a global explorer. Discover how they met on the Camino de Santiago which was a place that played a pivotal role in April’s personal healing and growth, and learn about the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way.

April's story is a testament to the power of setting ambitious goals and the importance of resilience and community. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or someone dreaming of your next adventure, this episode is sure to inspire and motivate you to chase your dreams.

Follow April’s journey on Instagram at @everyotherweek and stay tuned for more inspiring stories by subscribing to The Coaching Inn. Share this episode with friends who need a dose of inspiration and adventure!

 

Contact:

• Contact April through Instagram @everyotherweek
• 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:

world travel, Dr. April Peregrino, global journey, Camino de Santiago, travel goals, every country, inspiring story, resilience, personal growth, adventure, travel inspiration, global explorer, travel challenges, community, healing journey, travel tips, international travel, travel podcast, motivational story, travel experiences, 193club

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.

S5 Episode 49: Unlearning - The Key To Effective Coaching with Fran Cormack

In this episode of The Coaching Inn, host Claire Pedrick welcomes Fran Cormack who shares his journey to coaching from West Yorkshire to Australia. Fran discusses his transition from traditional project management to embracing Agile methodologies, highlighting the importance of unlearning and adapting to new ways of working. He talks about the challenges and rewards of becoming a coach and the backwards bike video: https://youtu.be/MFzDaBzBlL0?si=-eFf9QdO7tHaQsdc

 

Fran's story is one of resilience and curiosity, as he navigates the complexities of coaching and the ever-evolving landscape of Agile practices. You will gain valuable perspectives on the significance of continuous learning and the impact of coaching on personal and professional growth.

 

Don't forget to subscribe to The Coaching Inn for more inspiring stories and insights from industry leaders. #AgileJourney #CoachingLife

Contact:

• Contact Fran through Linked In linkedin.com/in/fran-cormack-icf-acc-a605624
• 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.

Coming Up:

• Book Corner with Kelly Drewery and Nathan Whitbread

Keywords:

Agile coaching, Fran Cormack, Yorkshire, Australia, career transformation, project management, self-organization, leadership, unlearning, continuous learning, coaching insights, Agile methodologies, professional growth, coaching journey, industry leaders, personal development, Agile practices, coaching success, career journey, transformative potential

 

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.

S5 Episode 48: Open Table - How to describe the ROI of coaching

Join host Claire Pedrick as she welcomes Sarah Terry and Kate Harrison to discuss the power of coaching in both corporate and non-profit sectors, and the challenge with describing return on investment. We talk about the challenges of articulating the value of coaching to organisations and the importance of ethical practices and not over promising. Together, we explore the nuances of coaching relationships, the intangible benefits, and the potential for cultural shifts within organisations.

 

Don't forget to share this episode with colleagues who might benefit from understanding the power of coaching. Connect with Sarah and Kate on LinkedIn for further conversations.

 

Contact:

• Contact through Linked In 
  • Sarah Terry
  • Kate Harrison
• 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.

Coming Up:

• A conversation with April Peregrino about how she hit her goal to travel to every country in the world

Keywords:

coaching, leadership, transformation, corporate culture, non-profits, ROI, coaching value, ethical coaching, coaching journey, personal growth, coaching impact, organizational change, coaching challenges, coaching benefits, coaching relationships, coaching strategies, coaching insights, coaching partnerships, coaching success, coaching development

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.

S5 Episode 47: Simplifying Team Coaching with Su Blanch

Join Claire Pedrick as she sits down with her colleague Su Blanch to explore the nuances of team coaching, the significance of simplifying processes and understanding the unique dynamics of each team. Learn about how 3D approach team coaching. And the challenges and rewards of working with neurodivergent coaches and the evolving landscape of coaching.

 

If you're inspired by Su's work and want to explore coaching or team coaching further, visit 3D Coaching's website www.3dcoaching.com. Subscribe now to stay updated on our latest episodes and insights!

 

Contact:

• Contact Su by emailing su@3dcoaching.com or through LinkedIn
• 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.

Coming Up:

• Open Table - How to describe the ROI of coaching
• Unlearning - The Key To Effective Coaching with Fran Cormack

Keywords:

coaching, career transition, purpose, 3D Coaching, team coaching, personal growth, professional development, neurodivergent coaches, rightsizing, mood, vibe, organizational success, Su Blanch, Claire Pedrick, coaching journey, learning and development, self-discovery, coaching insights, coaching transformation

 

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.