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S4 Episode 17: Time to Think meets Simplifying Coaching with Anne Hathaway and Claire Pedrick

The most frequent question Claire is asked is When are you going to talk about Time to Think at The Coaching Inn ?

 

So today’s guest is Anne Hathaway.  Anne met Nancy Kline by coincidence in the early 1990s and has been deeply involved in Thinking Environment work since then. The actions we take are only as good as the thinking behind them. And we have an interesting exploration about respect and positive regard.

 

If you haven’t read Time to Think, take a look!

 

Contact Anne: www.annehathaway.co.uk

 

And if you love this episode, please share it and rate it! 

 

Before you go - we’ll never use the podcast to directly sell you anything, but we’re always here for a chat if you are thinking about doing something with us

 

Keywords

coaching, thinking environment, Time to Think, deep respect, listening, journey, supervision training, reflective practice

 

S4 Episode 16: SPECIAL Open Table - New Coaches Journey

I went out to my supervision community and asked new coaches: What are you learning? I expected us to talk about business development, and this wonderful group dived straight into what they are learning about the art of coaching - the technical stuff and the human stuff and  a tiny peek at business development.

 

We talked about

• Action Learning Set Facilitator Training
• Pre-Recorded Masterclasses
• And podcasts with Melissa Hague, Sarah Short and Keeley Vuong White

 

Thank you

• Emily Rappitt
• Febronia Ruocco
• Kristin Breuss
• Maria Fernandes
• Penny van den Berg

 

They will be back at The Coaching Inn before the end of the year!

 

Keywords

coaching, new coaches, training, active listening, holding space, silence, patience, courage, growth, coaching, self-care, rest, instincts, business, continuous learning, props, creativity, transformative

 

 

 

S4 Episode 15: Group Coaching and Vertical Development with Brian Gorman

Brian Gorman shares his journey to his current role as a coach and VP for program development at Quantuvos and the role of group coaching in driving change and supporting leadership development. 

• "Courage is critical. It takes courage to adapt to change. It takes courage to innovate. It takes courage to experiment."
• "One of the things I said earlier, I want to pick up on here in group coaching, the group is the teacher."

We explore curriculum based group coaching, groups for culture change and the importance of courage and vulnerability.

Find out more:

• www.quantuvos.com
• www.transforminglives.coach
• Contact Brian Gorman through Linked In

Before you go - we’ll never use the podcast to directly sell you anything, but we’re always here for a chat if you are thinking about doing something with us

 

Keywords

group coaching, culture change, vertical development, curriculum-based programs, leadership skills, action, courageous leaders, vulnerability, community, legacy

 

 

S4 Episode 14: Resilience and Coaching with Rob Wright

Rob Wright's resilience journey moved him from being a self-employed copywriter and graphic designer to becoming an executive and leadership development coach and now a facilitator. He started a resilience practice called Giant Life Skills, focusing on understanding how people flourish during tough times. Listen to Rob’s story and the importance he puts on storytelling and how he has created a menu to bring to his work.

• Understanding human behavior and decision-making is crucial in communication and coaching.
• Challenging experiences can impact our self-esteem and lead us to explore resilience.
• Making peace with our stories and leaning into challenges can lead to growth and fulfillment.
• Vulnerability, authenticity, and taking up the right amount of space are essential in living a resilient life.

 

Contact Rob: www.giantlifeskills.com or via LinkedIn

 

Before you go - we’ll never use the podcast to directly sell you anything, but we’re always here for a chat if you are thinking about doing something with 3D.

 

Keywords

resilience, journey, copywriting, graphic design, decision-making, executive coaching, leadership development, self-esteem, vulnerability, authenticity, taking up space

 

 

 

S4 Episode 13: The Art and Psychology of Board Relationships with Joy Harcup and Helen Hopper

Joy Harcup and Helen Hopper both have extensive experience of being on and working with boards.  Noticing that good dynamics were what made the difference, Joy realised that there was a book to be written.  She was looking for a co-author with a psychology background, and met Helen on a leadership retreat in Rajasthan.

"Boards often don't quite know if they're a team or a group or what they are."

Find out about what they have learned on the way, especially the importance of how people defend themselves against pressure.

• Self-awareness and understanding one's role in board dynamics is crucial for improving board relationships.
• Defensive reactions often underlie poor board dynamics, and recognizing and addressing these reactions can lead to better collaboration.
• Boards can become more than the sum of their parts by embracing diversity, engaging in constructive conflict, and fostering effective communication.
• The book provides practical guidance and real-life case stories to help board members and coaches navigate board relationships and improve board effectiveness.

Find out more:

• Read the book 
• Contact through LinkedIn - Joy Harcup and Helen Hopper

 

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Keywords

coaching, board relationships, psychology, self-awareness, dynamics, 

 

 

S4 Episode 12: SPECIAL Open Table - Changing Hats with Consent in Coaching

While some professional bodies like ICF have a very pure definition of coaching, it's common for people coming to coaching to be unclear what we offer.  Sometimes the organisation has commissioned you to do a combination of coaching and mentoring. What's ethical? What's partnership? What's useful? 

 

Today Claire is joined by

• Michael Kell who emailed info@3dcoaching.com with an idea to have this conversation
• Gary Crotaz
• Mark Mercer
• Matthew Rayward
• Nathan Whitbread
• Ivan Yong

 

Takeaways

• The tension between coaching and mentoring arises when and how to give advice.
• Having a clear niche can be helpful, but it's important to remain open-minded and authentic.
• Credibility and authority from previous professional experiences can influence coaching.
• Coaches should strive to be in the same conversation as their clients and maintain flow and flexibility in sessions.
• Letting go of imposter syndrome and perfectionism allows for more effective coaching.
• Transitioning between coaching and mentoring should be fluid and natural, using normal language to indicate the shift.
• Good enough for now is a valuable mindset in coaching, allowing for progress and improvement over time. Staying in flow and allowing the client to stay in flow is crucial in coaching conversations
• Mentoring requires the mentor to hold back from giving answers and instead guide the mentee towards finding their own solutions
• Experience can be valuable in mentoring, but it's important to recognize that what worked for the mentor may not work for the mentee
• Team mentoring can provide a unique opportunity for collective learning and the development of diverse skills
• The concept of changing hats in coaching and mentoring may require coaches to expand their range and be comfortable with change

 

Before you go - we’ll never use the podcast to directly sell you anything, but we’re always here for a chat if you are thinking about doing something with us

 

Remember to subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn wherever you access your podcasts to get every new episode as they drop.

 

Keywords

changing hats, coaching, mentoring, advice, niche, freedom, credibility, authority, imposter syndrome, conversation, flow, flexibility, changing hats, flow, coaching, mentoring, experience, team mentoring, collective learning

 

S4 Episode 11: Business Builder for Coaches - The Coaching Business Flywheel with Robbie Swale

Robbie Swale is back at The Coaching Inn today to think about the coaching business flywheel and how important it is to be open to tweak and learn as we grow a coaching business. This episode is full of ideas.

Since their first podcast together, Claire and Robbie realised that they live near each other and now enjoy walking and talking in the Malvern Hills.  If you are or would like to be a member of Claire’s supervision community, you’ll be interested to know that it was inspired by Robbie’s work.

Here is Robbie’s article: 8 Lessons From The First Five Years of My Coaching Business

 

If you want to experience Robbie more, check out The Coach’s Journey where you can download more information about the coaching business flywheel. Or connect on Linked In

 

Keywords

coaching business, flywheel, iteration, experimentation, sustainable model, business development, flexibility, coaching business, flywheel, connect, experience, insight, work with clients, reflection, improvement, coach's journey

 

 

S4 Episode 10: Coaching - Soul or Mastery with Kay Young

Claire saw a post about on Linked In from Kay Young about how Kay disliked the word mastery.  Sharing her dislike of the word, Claire invited Kay to The Coaching Inn to find out more. 

 

Kay shares her experience of dialogue and relationship building in her recent accreditation with APECS. We talk about  the liberation that comes for coaches when they discover a sense of 'enoughness' rather than being  'not good enough yet'. We explore the potential of coaching to affect systemic change or social justice on a person-by-person basis. Instead of mastery, perhaps there is a more humble approach to personal development? In a recent coach training hosted by coach Naomi Ward at The International School Bremen, one of the delegates described the journey to coaching as going from hero to zero.

 

Here is a poem which Kay wrote at the retreat

 

More words…

 

Breathing more deeply as I head up the drive towards The Farm.

Immersing myself in the landscape.

The sense of space, silence, stillness.

Hearing the wind chimes chanting their sacred sound.

Whispering: it’s time to surrender, to let go, to call off the search.

I knew, deep in my bones, I’d never been more ready.

It happened without effort. Effortless, really.

This capacity to see and feel another

Beautiful human soul.

I cried quiet tears

Of joy.

What a gift. This seeing. Really seeing.

Being seen followed. On a BIG screen.

With no place to hide;

And no interest in hiding.

The words that were spoken,

Emerged from my heart and soul

Birthed by the mystery of life itself.

Some weeks on, I notice

A sense of space, silence and stillness lingers on.

Despite life intervening.

I say less. Ask less. Plan less.

And I feel more; and notice more.

I have a sense that surrendering is finding its place;

Deep within my heart, blood and bones.

It’s taken an entire lifetime.

 

Contact Kay Young through Linked In

 

We also talked about Nick Askew’s Soul Biography course and a recent podcast with Mark Goulston.

 

Let’s leave the final word with Parker Palmer: "The human soul doesn't want to be fixed, it simply wants to be seen and heard. The soul is like a wild animal - tough, resilient and shy. When we go crashing through the woods shouting for it to come out so we can help it, the soul will stay in hiding. But if we are willing to sit quietly and wait for a while, the soul may show itself".

 

Keywords

coaching, enoughness, dialogue, human connection, presence, witnessing, not knowing, systemic change, social justice

 

 

S4 Episode 9: Coaching Through Burnout with Michael Levitt

This week, Claire is talking to Michael Levitt.  A former Health Care leader, Michael burned out in 2009.

He talks about lessons learned and some strategies to avoid burnout - useful for anyone encountering burnout themselves or with others.  

Takeaways

• Invest in getting enough sleep and prioritize restful sleep for better physical and mental health.
• Be mindful of what you eat and consider getting a food intolerance test to identify foods that may be causing issues.
• Establish boundaries around work and limit screen time to create a healthier work-life balance.
• Be self-aware and make choices that are in your best interest to prevent burnout.
• Organizations should improve communication and support their employees to prevent burnout.

 

We also talk about the Kevin Hunt podcast about listening to our bodies.

Contact Michael and get a free PDF copy of his book through https://breakfastleadership.teachable.com/p/burnout-proof-your-life/

 

Keywords

burnout, personal journey, sleep, eating well, boundaries, self-awareness, choices, organizations, communication, support

 

 

S4 Episode 8: Brighter Days with Patrick Regan OBE

Today, Claire is in conversation with Patrick Regan about the work he is doing with Brighter Days.  Find out about Patrick’s journey from working with young people in London, through his own experience of being broken, to the work he is doing now around mental health.

 

Patrick designed a wellbeing course, inspired by the Japanese art form Kinsugi, which emphasizes resilience, honesty, forgiveness, and other key life skills. The course grew during the pandemic, with over 10,000 people completing it. Patrick's new book is all about connection, vulnerability, and community power.

 

We talk about other conversations at The Coaching Inn with

• Kay Young (coming soon)
• Kirsty Papworth
• Mark Goulston

And the new story in the UK that has been made into a TV show: Mr Bates V The Post Office

 

Contact Patrick Regan through www.brighterdays.life

Read more in Patrick’s book Brighter Days

 

Keywords

charities, mental health, Kintsugi Hope, anxiety, perfectionism, resilience, connection, well-being