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Show Notes In this episode Bernice Hewson and Simon Western challenge the conventional coaching paradigm, exposing its tendency to operate in a decontextualized bubble—detached from the social, political, and historical forces shaping our identities. Bernice brings personal insights from her own journey toward racial consciousness, unpacking the ways coaching often fails to engage with racial trauma, frequently misdiagnosing it as imposter syndrome. Together, they explore the complexities of addressing racial identities in work and coaching,  where labels and names carry power—how they define, constrain, and sometimes liberate. This isn't about surface-level diversity work; it's about questioning the structures within which coaching exists. They explore the profound discomfort required to build true racial literacy, the impact of institutional whiteness in coaching spaces, and the need for collaboration to ignite meaningful change. Coaching, Bernice argues, must move beyond individual self-improvement and cultivate a critical awareness—one that challenges dominant narratives and creates space for authentic shifts in practice. The episode closes with a call to action: to embrace the edges, hold space for the difficult conversations, and commit to coaching as a radical, relational, and socially conscious practice. Key Reflections Racial identity is more than just personal identity; it's a power dynamic. Understanding one's racial identity is crucial for effective coaching. Coaching often operates in a decontextualized bubble. Racial trauma is often misdiagnosed as imposter syndrome. Coaching can be part of the solution to systemic issues.  Emotional resilience is key to holding difficult conversations. Institutional whiteness affects coaching practices. Using personal experiences as data can inform coaching. Language around DEI is evolving and requires confidence. Change in coaching requires collaboration and critical consciousness. Keywords racial consciousness, identity, coaching,  decolonization, belonging, racial equity, personal journey Brief Bio Bernice Hewson, founder of Raising Racial Consciousness, is dedicated to challenging conventional thinking to build a racially equitable society. An accredited coach (European Mentoring and Coaching Council) and emotional intelligence practitioner, she holds a Psychosocial MA in ‘Race,' Empire, and Post-coloniality. With over 15 years in corporate leadership, Bernice understands the complexities leaders face in driving meaningful diversity and inclusion strategies. She emphasizes that lasting change begins with individuals and that racially conscious leadership is essential for progress. Bernice equips leaders and coaches with the knowledge, language, and confidence to engage in critical diversity conversations. Through safe spaces for learning and reflection, she empowers professionals to develop race-consciousness as a core competency, fostering inclusion and equity in workplaces and beyond.

Welcome to the Art of Value Whispering podcast This episode is a must-listen if you've ever felt held back by negative thoughts or struggled to stay positive while pursuing your goals.  ‍ I'm joined by the incredible Zeena Hicks, also known as The Positivity Doctor. ‍ Zeena is a positive psychologist, accredited coach, and author who helps individuals, families, and organisations harness the power of positive psychology to thrive.  ‍ In this conversation, we explore how shifting your mindset can unlock your potential, boost your confidence, and help you make 2025 your best year yet. ‍ If you're ready to let go of negativity, overcome self-doubt, and lead with confidence, this episode will give you the tools and insights to get started. et started. ‍ ‍ “Finding gratitude, even in moments when it seems elusive, can ignite a spark within us.” - Zeena Hicks ‍ In this Week's Episode... ‍ In this episode, you will learn: How to use positive psychology to build self-leadership and self-belief. Why it's natural to focus on the negative—and how to challenge those thoughts. The concept of being a positive contagion and how it can transform your business and relationships. How to create your own formula for happiness and success using tools tailored to you. The surprising connection between success and self-care—and how to nurture both. ‍

On this episode of LID Radio Podcast, we're joined by Ivan Yong to talk about his book The Pharoh's Pitch: Unearthing Ancient Egyptian Wisdom For Sales Success.   About Ivan Yong Ivan Yong is the co-president of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council, Asia Pacific Region, and the Head of Global Social Initiatives with EMCC Global. He is a successful sales coach and mentor to sales professionals, startup founders and CEOs. Over the last two decades, Ivan has helped multinationals and startups build multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. About The Pharaoh's Pitch As Ivan demonstrates in The Pharaoh's Pitch, the time of Ancient Egypt is one of the greatest in our history and offers fascinating narratives and lessons for today's salesperson. Through a synergy of practical insights, human psychology and lessons from the ancient Egyptians, this book will guide you on a transformative journey to becoming an effective salesperson.

Looking back on 2024. Hosts Rebecca Daniel and Sarah Bramall pull back the curtain to reveal the honest truths behind their year of significant achievements and inevitable challenges. As the duo reflects on the Podcast's journey so far, they discuss the remarkable milestones reached, such as attaining their PCC accreditation with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and earning prestigious awards from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). They also celebrate the successful launch of their mentor coaching program and their new roles on the ICF UK board. With 2024 coming to a close, Rebecca and Sarah candidly share personal and professional obstacles they've faced, emphasising the resilience and support needed to thrive in the coaching world. Tune in as they offer heartfelt encouragement, valuable lessons, and envision an even more empowering year ahead.Here are the Highlights:04:07 Celebration of PCC achievement after three years.08:00 Apply even if you feel unqualified; overcome imposter syndrome.12:11 Visible successes often hide unseen challenges.14:50 Persistence and resilience build confidence and success.19:05 Building relationships has yielded great opportunities but also faced setbacks.23:29 Seeking feedback to improve future competitive applications.26:21 Coaching Catalyst Collective supports coaches through supervision.28:25 Monthly mentoring and events in London help coaches connect and develop collectively.Connect with us here: Website:https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.comWork with us:Find out more about our supervision service here: http://bit.ly/coaching-collectiveFor ICF mentoring see here: https://bit.ly/catalystsmentorcoaching To book a call: http://bit.ly/bookacatalystcallFREE Supervision Experience for Coaches: Listening Partnerships, register here: https://bit.ly/supervisionexperienceSocial Media: https://www.facebook.com/thecoachingcatalystshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thecoachingcatalystscommunityhttps://www.instagram.com/thecoachingcatalysts_ https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecoachingcatalystsSarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbramallcoaching/Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrebecca/Produced by winteraudio.co.uk

Ioana engages in a thoughtful discussion about burnout with guests Meg Rye and Laurence Galland. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix Studio.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode: 0:46 intro 02:05 Wix sponsorship message 04:11 - Guests' background and interest in burnout 07:36 - Observations on designer experiences and industry challenges 15:57 - Symptoms and manifestations of burnout 20:17 - Steps to take upon realizing burnout + prevention tips 28:23 - Advice for those facing burnout threats 38:54 - Key takeaways Our guests: Meg Rye (she/her) - founder of Good Maven, recruiter and coach. Meg's been at the center of the global design community for 20+ years, working with professionals to build ambitious and fulfilling careers. Most recently, Meg was the first international design recruiter at Meta. She led the team's growth from 4 to 700 designers across 13 countries, while building a strong community and culture made up of product designers, content designers, user experience researchers, and artists. She's built teams, hiring processes, and programs for enterprise, agency, start-up, and cultural institutions, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Meta Reality Labs, Publicis Sapient, Havas, eBay, Comcast, Siemens, Verizon, The Wharton School, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Laurence Galland has worked with a huge range of teams and individuals and has vast experience across career management, leadership skills development, change management, self-development, business set up/scale up and work/life balance. Before becoming a coach, she spent 10 years in consumer goods and tourism organisations as a senior HR professional. She holds a Professional Coach Certification (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), an Individual Team Coach Accreditation (ITCA) from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and Masters degrees in international business and business administration. Check out these links: Ioana's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AI Goodies Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Anfi's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Job Search community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enroll in Ioana's AI course ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"**⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❓Next topic ideas: Submit your questions or feedback anonymously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links:

Bio    Kerrie, a serial entrepreneur, was introduced to mentoring after her last successful business sale. Realising she had no support or guidance in what she was doing, Kerrie founded the Association of Business Mentors in 2011 to provide mentoring skills and training for those seeking to mentor business owners professionally. Kerrie's vision for the ABM was to provide reassurance to business owners that they are in the safe hands of a trusted and experienced ABM professional business mentor. Kerrie mentors businesses of all shapes and sizes. She also mentors within the workplace, working closely with HR departments to run mentoring programmes to support the growth and development of their employees. Interview Highlights 01:30 Give it a go or you'll never know 03:30 Starting out in mentorship 06:30 The vision or the team? 10:30 Boundaries in business 12:30 The onion exercise 16:30 Mentoring v coaching 21:00 The mentoring door 22:00 Quietening the mind  23:30 Embedding an organisational mentoring culture   Contact Information   ·         ABM website (Association of Business Mentors) ·         Association of Business Mentors on LinkedIn ·         Kerrie Dorman on LinkedIn   Books & Resources   ·         The Mentoring Manual - Julie Starr ·         A Complete Guide to Effective Mentoring (The FT Guides), Dr. Ruth Gotian, Andy Lopata ·         Henley Business School webinars ·         Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice, Matthew Syed ·         The Choice: Embrace the Possible, Edith Eger Episode Transcript   Intro:  Hello and welcome to the Agile Innovation Leaders podcast. I'm Ula Ojiaku. On this podcast I speak with world-class leaders and doers about themselves and a variety of topics spanning Agile, Lean Innovation, Business, Leadership and much more – with actionable takeaways for you the listener.   Ula Ojiaku   I am very honoured to have the Founder of the Association of Business Mentors, Kerrie Dorman, as our guest on the Agile Innovation Leaders podcast. Kerrie, thank you so much for making the time for this conversation. I've been looking forward to it for ages. Kerrie Dorman You're very welcome. Thank you for having me. Ula Ojiaku My pleasure. So what's led you to the place where you are today and being the Kerrie Dorman that we've gotten to know and admire? Kerrie Dorman Okay, so actually part of my upbringing was being very much around entrepreneurship. My father was a key project manager on business ideas, primarily in Africa, and my stepfather also ran a very large family business. So I had business sort of around me from quite a young age, and I would talk to both my father and my stepfather about why things would happen and et cetera, et cetera. And so I became a serial entrepreneur from quite a young age. I think what gave me the impetus was the fact that I wasn't afraid to give something a go, and actually my motto now is give it a go or you'll never know, and if it works out, amazing, if not, then you learn and you move on. So my first business was in optics, because what I did do was get a profession behind me first, and that was a qualified dispensing optician. And so my first business was in recruitment for people within the optical industry, and I somehow managed to sell that by the skin of my teeth. And I just felt that it was incredibly satisfying, and a great sense of achievement to have been able to build something, even though it was very small, that was attractive to somebody else to want to pay for it. And so hence my entrepreneurialism streak started. So I started all sorts of businesses in all sorts of industries, I saw niches and just as I said, gave it a go. Some work just failed, and some I managed to sell, so I sort of came out vaguely on top at the end of it all, and then of course, there was the Association of Business Mentors, which is still going, and that came about because when I sold my last business, which was probably the most successful of them all, there was a new government funded mentorship program happening. It was an incubation centre, so there were young and bullish business owners wanting to be in this incubation centre to make sure that they had the best start, and so I was asked to come and share all my experiences, the successes, the failures, what I learnt, and I felt that I had a lot to share with these people, and that was my first stab at being a mentor. However, I didn't really know what I was doing, I'd never had my own mentor before, and I felt that I was getting quite frustrated with these young, inspiring people because they weren't running a business the way I had run a business. And I thought that that's what mentoring was about. There was no guidance on this scheme, and I just felt that it wasn't quite right in terms of what I was supposed to be doing. So I looked around for somewhere to hang my hat, find some other mentors, get some guidance, get some training, get some code of ethics, and the whole standard thing was really important to me. And apart from the EMCC, which is very European-centric and it was very coach-centric as well at the time. The European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), which is still going strongly to this day, and we sit with them on the Global Code of Ethics Committee. They just have a lot of kudos and I'm very, very flattered that we work alongside them. So then I just realised that mentoring was about to explode in the UK. It was very big in the States and we really needed somewhere for mentors to go and be supported and guided and also for mentees, so for business owners to go somewhere where they knew that a mentor had the guidance, had the structure, had the ethics and they were in safe hands, and that was 13 years ago. Ula Ojiaku Wow. And look where the Association of Business Mentors has gotten to with, I believe, thousands of members across the country? Kerrie Dorman We are up to, I think, two and a half thousand members at the moment. But you know what, Ula, the thing is, is that it's not just been me, it's absolutely about the team and the other people who have helped get it to where it is today. I definitely cannot take all the credit. I can take the credit for having the idea and the initial oomph to get it going, but it's really been down to all the volunteers in all the different regions, the different members of the board. It is really who you manage to bring on board with you and help you get initiatives to where they are. Ula Ojiaku Thank you for that. I'm a big believer that as long as you're learning, it's not really failure. Kerrie Dorman Yeah, absolutely. So it's only a failure if you don't learn, and so I think my fear of failure meant that I had to learn in order for self preservation, if that makes sense, and although it wasn't always apparent, that's definitely the case. There's a wonderful quote ‘I never lose, either I win or I learn'. Ula Ojiaku Now, the vision or the team, which one do you think is more important in setting up a successful enterprise Kerrie Dorman The team. Every single time. And do you know why? It's because visions change. Visions can change according to things outside of your control, landscape, you just have no idea where a journey is going to take you, and I think that it's quite close minded to stick to the exact same vision all the way through because you may start an initiative, a business for one reason, and then you end up delivering a solution to something completely different, which needs a tweaked and amended vision. And also, a really good team will help you to shape a vision as you grow, so that's it for me. It's team all the way. Ula Ojiaku And in all the businesses you've founded, how did you go about building the teams, the partnerships, the structure? Kerrie Dorman For me, it was all about the people that I knew, approaching them first and the like-mindedness about the core reason why I wanted the ABM to exist really was about standard support and guidance, and that was my unique selling point, for a commercial phrase, and I just found that there were lots of people out there who were just as passionate about me as those three things. And so, because I was so passionate, and so were they, it was easy to get the right people, and the people who felt that they wanted to join the movement, but didn't quite have the passion fell away along the journey. And that's sort of been a theme, I think, through all the businesses, it's about the people and about who I knew. So initially, when I would have a business idea, the idea was great, but until I had the right person in mind to help me run it, then it was a no go, but interestingly, and this conversation has been a catalyst for this thought, interestingly, it was having great people in my sort of hemisphere that sometimes often made me come to the conclusion that I needed to set up a business in a particular arena with that person. So sometimes it was the person that was the catalyst, and a great example of that, just to be crystal clear about what I mean is, one of my businesses was a beauty salon specialised in pregnant ladies and mums. So pregnant ladies, and then when they had the babies, they could come back. So it was all set up for massaging and wellbeing for mums who had bumps and boobs that couldn't ever lie on their tummies. So I got these special couches from the States and then they could have proper massages and then there was a creche so that once they had their babies, they could come back.  And so the catalyst for that business was, well A)I had a baby, but B) one of my employees in a current business was a qualified beauty therapist, and she was just having a bit of time out from the beauty world for one reason or another. And so I had my first born, and I had this employee who was really keen to get back and she was passionate about beauty and health. And for me, it then became this no brainer that the concept would work with her running it, and that's how it all started. Ula Ojiaku That's amazing. If you could speak to your younger self, what would you advise them to do? Kerrie Dorman This is a really great question and it really got me thinking. And I would sit myself down and I would say that I'd really need to ring fence my emotions. One of my downfalls has been to get too close to people that I have employed, and you know that saying ‘familiarity breeds contempt'. That actually really happened on several occasions. Ring fence my emotions, don't get too familiar. When you're in business, you have to have proper boundaries, and also, I can't stress the importance of having your eye on the numbers. You have to have your eye on the numbers all the time, not only just to make sure that you're making a profit currently, but that you have a sustainable business that can grow. So run forecasts and sense check them. Some people can get over zealous with it, but they just have to be there all the time. It's so, so important. And the fourth thing I would say to my younger self is to start delegating earlier. Took me a long time to really understand the power of delegating, and I think there was two reasons for that. A) I felt because I was quite young when I started these businesses, I just felt that I couldn't ask other people to do things for me when I was quite able to do them myself. And B) there was definitely an element of the fact that if I did it, it would probably be better than anyone else doing it. Two utterly ridiculous things, and if I'd learned that a lot earlier, then I would have been more successful, without a shadow of a doubt, and less tired probably. So when I'm running a training for mentors, I run this little exercise called the onion exercise, and it's all about stripping back and really getting both mentor and mentee down to the nub of the onion, because that's where you feel comfortable, safe, and that's where all the good conversations start happening. And so to get people talking to each other, I get them to pair up into twos and they have to talk about something that's very personal to them, and as an example, I tell the story about the fact that I give blood very regularly and that I have one of the rarer blood groups, and one time, it was about eight years ago, and I was giving blood and the nurse came over to check that everything was working, and she said to me, oh you have special blood. I said, well, it's just one of the rarer types. And she said, no, it is one of the rarer types, she said, but it's healthy enough to go to the neonatal clinic to save the babies. And I thought, oh my God, that's amazing. So I was giving this example in one training, and this  mentor said to me, well, that's great, and it's a really interesting story, but what does that tell us in business? And it tells you actually that I have strong maternal instincts and I allow that to get in the way of my emotions and my professional boundaries, and that's, that's the power of it. Ula Ojiaku Now, if you were to define mentoring, what would you say it's all about? Kerrie Dorman My definition of mentoring is based on this. So a mentor's job is to ease the pain for the mentees. So we're mentoring because we have a certain amount of experience and skills and ethics and our role is to make sure that mentees look at all the options that are available to them, explore with all the appropriate approaches that they have, and go about their business in a calm and considered manner that's got the best outcomes possible. And as mentors we can do that because we've been there, we've done all sorts of things, we can just make sure that considered decisions are made, with all options having been explored. But not only do we need the experience as mentors, we need the skills, I mean, there are questioning and listening skills and self awareness skills that do not come naturally to a lot of people. We do have to make sure that we practice those. And I know I, for one, have had to practice my mentoring skills a lot in order to get to where I mentor today, without a doubt. Ula Ojiaku So did you have to go through training? Kerrie Dorman Yep, lots of training, lots of self reflection. I went through an assessment centre twice with Professor David Clutterbuck, who told me that I needed to improve and on the back of that, I got some very special mentoring sessions with Bob Garvey, and I don't know if you've come across either of these gentlemen, but they are absolute experts in our field, and it was an incredible learning curve for me, being mentored by Bob Garvey. He was so giving and really made me look at what I was doing in terms of my mentoring practice, and that's where the real lessons came. Lots and lots of practice taking on board honest, upfront feedback and doing something about it. Ula Ojiaku What's the difference between mentoring and coaching? Kerrie Dorman The difference is that anybody can actually be a coach as long as they have the qualifications that go with coaching. Coaching is a lot more stringent and structured in terms of the need for supervision and accreditation. Anyone can call themselves a mentor if they have a little bit of experience, well, I know there's a lot of mentors out there calling themselves mentors and they've probably just read a book, but anyway, let's not go onto my rant. So the difference is, is that coaches need accreditation and qualifications, mentors need experience, as well as the training and the qualifications. So the experience is absolutely key. And the other big difference is that as mentors, we can talk about our experiences and our stories, whereas coaches, it's more about empowering the coachee to build their own stories and use their own experience in order to develop. So actually a mixture of both is what you really want. Ula Ojiaku And would you also as a mentor tell them what to do or do you give them the option to choose? Kerrie Dorman So the golden rule is that any decisions or any way that the mentee chooses to go forward is the responsibility of the mentee. We can call our stories hindsight, advice, whatever, but actually the responsibility stops, the buck stops with the mentee, and that's very important. So there cannot be a situation where a mentee can turn around and say, well, you told me to go down this particular route, that just doesn't happen. And that's part of being a professional and having our standards, and that's making crystal clear that the mentee is responsible for their own actions and decisions. Ula Ojiaku And you said that you now do a lot of work through the ABM, helping, mentoring business owners. Could you share maybe a bit more about this? Kerrie Dorman I have a small handful of mentees now, and my focus is all about supporting, training mentors to be the best that they can be, and I also work with bigger organisations and help them to set up mentoring programs that actually provide a return to the mentor, mentee and the organisation. So that's providing the motivation and the training, the know-how, and the monitoring, just making sure that everybody's getting what they want from it, because unfortunately, due to all sorts of things, normally lack of resource and knowledge, mentoring programs are tick box exercises, and so it's my mission to make sure that the majority of mentoring programs provide a value to all stakeholders. Ula Ojiaku And what would you say, in the situations where you felt were highly productive, or the mentees seemed to get the most out of the relationship, what was the difference between that and maybe an average mentor mentee relationship? Kerrie Dorman To be honest, for me, the difference has been the ego of the mentee. I've only had a couple of frustrating mentoring relationships, luckily. So I have actually reflected on this as to why I couldn't quite break through, why I couldn't provide them what I felt that they needed, what they thought they needed, and actually it was a little bit of arrogance and big egos on the mentees side, and as soon as I realised that I wasn't going to provide any value because of those barriers, then I just called it a day. I didn't say, I can't work with you because you've got a big ego, I just positioned it that we'd come to the end of our relationship and that it was time for them to look at somebody else with a different skill set, because otherwise it's unfair and it's frustrating and we shouldn't be in that position. I love the analogy of the mentoring door. So when both mentors and mentees turn up for their session, they go through the mentoring door, they're zapped of all the stuff that they're carrying around with them and they turn up and they're both present and they're good to go in that moment in time for mentoring, because we're all so busy and we're all thinking about all sorts of various different things - the last meeting, the mentee that's about to do this big bid, or whatever it is. We have to be able to learn to leave all of that at the door and be present. Ula Ojiaku Are there practices to help you with this? Kerrie Dorman Yeah, so I quite like Julie Starr. She wrote The Mentoring Manual. So she talks about quietening the mind, and it's about just taking as long as you need. So everyone's different, someone could walk through that mentoring door and have a quiet mind, just like that. Other people might need five minutes. Other people might need 20 minutes. It's up to you to know your own limitations, but when you walk through the mentoring door, the ability to take a breath and quiet your mind, and be present. That's my question to myself - is my mind quiet? And am I ready to take on the next lot of information that's about to be divulged to me. So that's a key phrase for me, quietening the mind, and she's got a couple of exercises in there actually. And the other one is the one that's just come out by Andy Lopata and Ruth Gotian is the Financial Times Guide to Effective Mentoring It's got some fantastic real life case studies in there and lots of people have been interviewed, myself included actually, I'm in there, and it's really good effective reading for mentors and mentees. Ula Ojiaku So, as leaders, how can we make sure that, one, we're effective as mentors in our organisations, and two, how can we make sure that that culture of mentoring is embedded in the organisation? Kerrie Dorman Two great questions. So the first one, how do we make sure that we are as effective as possible as mentors? So the only way is to keep self-developing and learning new exercises, having new tools and really getting involved with peer to peer discussions, and learning from each other. I really enjoy the webinars that come out of Henley Business School. There's a whole mentoring library there, and so I try and listen to one every six weeks as a minimum so that I'm just gaining a new perspective, making sure that I am actually on top of my game, but it takes work, because again, we're busy and we've just got to make sure that we do it. So I diarise Friday mornings to do that, and it's very rare that I'll give up that time unless I'm facing a deadline of some sort. It's rare that I'll give up that time to self-develop or network. So it's about giving ourselves the space in order to grow and to keep developing. How do we shout about it inside an organisation and make sure that it's effective? Well it's our responsibility as mentors to ensure that our time is providing a return, and the only way an organisation can do that is by monitoring and getting the results, and there's all sorts of ways that we can do that, but getting feedback and scoring and making sure that mentors are getting what they need to get out of a mentoring relationship as well as the mentees is absolutely key. So when I'm running an initiative inside of an organisation, I get mentors and mentees to fill out a feedback form at the end and getting quite specific, but also to score one to 10, 10 being highly beneficial, and so we get a hardcore number at the end so we can see and where it's not providing value for somebody, then you go in and we find out how, what we can do to improve. Again, it's just continuous development. So really as mentors, it's about making sure that there is a return and that it's monitored, and if it's not, shout about it. Ula Ojiaku What other books have you recommended the most to people and why? Kerrie Dorman So apart from Julie Starr's Mentoring Manual, the one I have suggested the most frequently is Bounce by Matthew Syed. So the reason why I love Bounce so much is because he provides an argument that we are not born with talent. It is absolutely something that we have to work at, and the whole book is about his research to prove that. And in my journey as a mentor, I know I've had to put in the hours and the purposeful practice and the self-development to be the mentor that I am today. We are not born natural mentors, and I'm quite happy to be challenged on that, so that's the reason why I shout about his book, because it's all about keeping at it and building up your hours to be an expert in your field, and I feel very strongly about that. The other book is a book that I read during the pandemic during lockdown and it did amazing things for me as a person, not just as a mentor, but as a person, and it's The Choice by Edith Eger, and she's still alive. She is an Auschwitz survivor. She's in her nineties now, and it's her story about the choices that we make, the choices that are open to us and, and how we make them, and she links it to the choices that she had in Auschwitz and as an escapee. Powerful, powerful stuff, but written beautifully, and really resonated with me. So yes, they're my two favourites, Bounce by Matthew Syed and The Choice by Edith Eger. Ula Ojiaku And if the audience wants to get in touch with you, how can they do so? Kerrie Dorman My details are all over LinkedIn, obviously all over the ABM website on my profile, and I really welcome anybody to get in contact with me for a chat, for discussion, run anything by. I love talking about mentoring, about the power of it, how we can use it to help all sorts of people and situations. So please don't ever hesitate to get in touch. Ula Ojiaku Thank you so much for that, Kerrie. Do you have any final words for the audience that you'd like to leave them with for this episode? Kerrie Dorman Yes. If you're not mentoring, then get at it, and if you don't have a mentor, then find one, because no one is above having a mentor, and it's one of the most rewarding experiences, that we can experience in life. Ula Ojiaku Thank you so, so much, Kerrie. I really have learned a lot and I appreciate the time you've made, the wisdom that you've shared with us. So thank you again. Kerrie Dorman Thank you for having me. I've loved chatting with you. ​ Ula Ojiaku That's all we have for now. Thanks for listening. If you liked this show, do subscribe at www.agileinnovationleaders.com or your favourite podcast provider. Also share with friends and do leave a review on iTunes. This would help others find this show. I'd also love to hear from you, so please drop me an email at ula@agileinnovationleaders.com Take care and God bless!     

It is always fun to talk with and learn from executive coaches and those who help shape and train corporate and thought leaders. Today we get to hear from such a person, Lizzie Claesson. Lizzie grew up in Argentina, where she developed an interest in business. After college she joined a company that caused her to travel a fair amount. While working for her company she needed to spend some time in Ann Arbor, Michigan. While there she met a man from Sweden and within a year they were married. She and her husband decided to move to Sweden to see if living there would work out for them as a family. As she says, that was 25 years ago and they are still there.   Her story of how she became an executive coach of leaders is interesting and better told by her. Suffice it to say that now she is highly recognized including having received awards for her work.   Lizzie is the author of several books which are available to you on her website, www.brighterleaders.com.   Lizzie offers us many interesting and substantive insights into leaders, leadership and the challenges many in positions of leadership face. Her suggestions are worth your time to hear. I hope you enjoy our time with Lizzie and that you may find it relevant and helpful to reach out to her.   About the Guest:   Lizzie Claesson, the founder of Brighter Leaders, brings a deep understanding of the unique pressures faced by CEOs, HR professionals, and C-level executives. With a keen insight into the constraints of time and budget, Lizzie leverages her expertise to offer innovative solutions aimed at revolutionizing employee performance. Her goal is to not just meet but surpass company KPIs. With a background as a management consultant and 25 years of business experience, Lizzie has equipped numerous clients with the essential tools and knowledge for reaching their full potential, contributing significantly to both individual and organizational success. Her diverse qualifications include Swedish, Spanish, English, and Danish Coaching Certifications accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. (www.emccglobal.org) In December 2022, Lizzie's exceptional coaching abilities were acknowledged when she was named one of Stockholm's top coaches by Influence Digest. Additionally, Lizzie is an acclaimed author with impactful works like 'Stop Worrying About How To Level-Up Your Leadership' and 'From Suffering to Surfing,' the latter achieving the #1 spot on Amazon.   Ways to connect with Lizzie:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachingbrighterleaders/?show_switched_toast=0&show_invite_to_follow=0&show_switched_tooltip=0&show_podcast_settings=0&show_community_review_changes=0&show_community_rollback=0&show_follower_visibility_disclosure=0 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizzie-claesson-2926636/?originalSubdomain=se Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnx8B006LcMp1w8JM2MBKVw/videos Webpage: www.brighterleaders.com   About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/   https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast   If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review   Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.     Transcription Notes: Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:20 Hi, and welcome once again to unstoppable mindset. Wow, we are in a new year. And we get to interview I think a very interesting person today, Lizzie Claesson, who is an author, she has a think a lot of interesting things to talk to us about. She has a unique understanding. She says about the pressures of CEOs and others. She's the founder of a company called brighter leaders. And we're gonna get to all of that. My gosh, has a lot to talk about today. But anyway, Lizzie, thanks very much for joining us on unstoppable mindset and for being here.   Lizzie Claesson ** 01:58 Thank you, Michael. I'm really thrilled to be a guest in your podcast. Thank you.   Michael Hingson ** 02:03 Well, I appreciate you being here and taking the time to talk with us. Let's start. I love to start this way. Let's start maybe by talking about the early Lizzie growing up and all that sort of stuff to give people a little bit of knowledge about you.   Lizzie Claesson ** 02:19 Absolutely. So I was born and raised in Buenos Aires in Argentina, where I still have my family except for my sister. I have just one sister two years younger, and she moved to California to Novato 15 years ago. And that's where she lives with her family.   Michael Hingson ** 02:38 So she lives in Novato, California.   Lizzie Claesson ** 02:40 Yeah, that's right.   Michael Hingson ** 02:42 Where do you know where she lives in Novato?   Lizzie Claesson ** 02:46 I don't know what the area's called. No, I   Michael Hingson ** 02:48 lived. I lived in Novato for 12 years. That's why I asked. Oh, yeah, I   Lizzie Claesson ** 02:53 remember you mentioned that. I think it was not far from where you live. When I looked in the, in the Maps and Google Maps, I think I recognize the area.   Michael Hingson ** 03:04 So she moved to the panel, it   Lizzie Claesson ** 03:07 didn't often matter. And both of us we had we had a kind of a little dip different kinds of education because we didn't go to like a typical Argentinian school, but we went to Scottish school in Argentina. So our education was was in English. And part of it in Spanish, of course, also. And that's what I got, like some kind of exposure to what Europe is anything that has to do with Europe. So to be honest, I really from from quite a young age, I was fantasizing of some time in my life living in Europe. And even though I was working for later on in life for companies that had offices all over the world, in the US and Europe, of course, the chance never arise through work. But it finally arrives through my husband, who is Swedish. And we met in in Michigan in an arbor in the States. And that was 26 years ago. And we got married like after a year. And then we decided that we would like to try to live in Sweden to start with, and if it worked, we will stay there otherwise we would move to another country. And here I've been for the last 25 years. So it has worked.   Michael Hingson ** 04:33 It's stuck. And there you are. Well, that's that's pretty cool. Well, what brought him to Ann Arbor?   Lizzie Claesson ** 04:41 Well, he was working for a company, Swedish company that had its headquarters near Michigan's University. They were working with very advanced statistical models to try to understand and improve customer satisfaction customer employee satisfaction. And at the time, I was working as a management consultant for an Argentine company before that I had been working for Accenture. And they thought that maybe what this Swedish company was doing could be interesting to look into and see if we could offer to our clients in Argentina. So they sent me to the states to see what could be offered in Argentina. And it turned out, but I came back a couple of months later, I told my, my boss, well, you know, I'm moving.   Michael Hingson ** 05:37 Well, so one of the things that that the company brought was your husband to you?   Lizzie Claesson ** 05:42 Yeah. See, there you go from the company?   Michael Hingson ** 05:46 Yeah. Well, that's cool. Well, yeah. So where did you go to college,   Lizzie Claesson ** 05:52 when I went to college in Argentina, so I have my business in my master in business. And then, during my career, I've been, I've been going different kinds of, of course, it's almost not every year, but for the last 15 years, almost one course per year, in different topics. Mainly what I'm specialized in now, which is leadership, leadership, and helping, helping leaders become the best version of themselves and giving them the right tools for that. So I'm doing a lot recently, I've been doing a lot within neuroscience, understanding how the brain works, and how we can use that knowledge in order to progress both as leaders and on a personal level.   Michael Hingson ** 06:41 You talk about understanding the unique pressures that leaders, CEOs, HR professionals, and so on interesting combination of, of people, but you talk about understanding and having a keen understanding of that. Tell me more about that. How did you get that understanding? Or why do you feel you have that? Yeah,   Lizzie Claesson ** 07:02 I could maybe start by telling you how I got the interest. Oh, God, I yeah, I would say it started early in the career because when I was working as a management consultant, still in Argentina, I met, of course, many leaders, I was also doing trainings for leaders and employees. And I started realizing that there were a couple of things, a couple of challenges that were brought up quite consistently, independently of the industry, or the size of the company, or what the company was doing, or, or what the manager or the leader was, the the actual role, what they were doing. And this couple of things I noticed later on in my career kept coming up. So that's why I developed this interest, I realized that, okay, I see that CEO, level executives and HR professionals are facing this kind of issues, challenges in their leadership and with their teams, what could be done to help them. And that's what I've been doing the last couple of years, especially with, with my company, brighter leaders, to try to give this professionals all the support and the tools and understanding so that when they feel a little bit unstuck, they feel stuck in their challenges, they might easily more easily get unstuck.   Michael Hingson ** 08:33 So tell me a little bit more about kind of what you noticed that was going across all industries in terms of the challenges they were having.   Lizzie Claesson ** 08:44 Yeah, one of the things was communication. Many times, leaders felt they were talking a lot with their employees and with their teams. Nevertheless, there was some kind of feedback from employees that leaders were not as clear as they wanted them to be, or that they didn't get as much feedback as they wanted them to give. When talking to these levers, they said, Well, I really don't know what else to do. I'm giving all the feedback I can, I'm being as clear as I can. So that's what I that's when I got the interest to learn more about communication. And I want I did a course to become extended this practitioner and extended this very shortly is understanding the different different communication and behavioral styles in order to better adapt communication to the receiver. And this doesn't mean that you need to become a different person. It only means that you can use the strengths you have in your wrong communication and apply them in at the right moment with the right person to have a better match in the communication. So this Just one of the challenges that keeps coming on even today in my meetings with with leaders. Another challenge that keeps coming up is the very old prolly issue of prioritization and time management. People complaining that time is not enough, there's so much to do. It's difficult to prioritize, everything is important, everything needs to be done. And especially in certain organizational cultures, where there is a tendency to change goals very fastly. Maybe the rest of the organization doesn't really hand hang along with the rapid changes in goals. And sometimes I hear teams mentioning that, you know, this is what we were working for last month, but this month, we don't know, because it changes all the time. So that is one another of the challenges that arises. I would say a third challenge. And this is also something that I've been working more and more in the last years is either leaders that themselves feel that they're not at the level of performance that they once were, or leaders that have someone in their team that are not at the level of performance, and they need, they need help. First of all, understanding why is this so what is the real cause of this underperformance because, as I've been doing in the series of underperformance, both on LinkedIn, in my articles, there might be many different causes, and how you best lead these people underperforming and how you help them get out of underperformance depends very much on what the cause is.   Michael Hingson ** 11:48 Do you find that sometimes there really isn't underperformance? It's a perception more than a reality.   Lizzie Claesson ** 11:58 Perceptions play a very big part in it. Because the truth is that the way we see things, the way we see the world has very much to do with what kind of mental filters we have, what kind of experiences we've had in the past that makes us frame things in a certain way, or give a certain meaning to the things we're seeing, observing. So I say that we have, we have two set of, of eyes, we have the physical eyes, which are the organs from which the images come in. But then we have the eyes of our mind. And what's coming in through our physical eyes is not always what's kind of into the eyes of, of our mind, because we might, it's like, you know, someone is looking at the scenery. And one may feel peacefulness and calmness and the person next to you is watching exactly the same scenery and might feel restless, and boredom. So this is what I mean to say that perception as you as you brought up, Michael is the very important part of it is important to understand. That's why neuroscience is so interesting to me to understand what meaning are we giving to things. So underperformance if we see it in a corporate scenario, if people are expected to achieve certain KPIs, key performance indicators, for instance, imagine a certain number of sales or a certain number in marketing a certain number of lead generations or in finance a certain number of cost efficiency, and they're not reaching them. That's very objective. So it's not perceptions, it's very objective. But what is causing that that might be affected by perception? Definitely.   Michael Hingson ** 13:42 About the whole concept of the key performance indicators, though, in terms of somebody says, These are the indicators, this is what has to be achieved? And do you find from time to time that perhaps the KPIs themselves are not realistic? And how do you deal with that?   Lizzie Claesson ** 14:01 Yeah, that's, that's an interesting question. Depending on what kind of industry it is, it could be an industry that normally has grown at a certain pace and then for different reasons, could be market reasons, there is a little bit of stagnation. But then of course, you have the the shareholders and different stakeholders that will be expecting that same rate of growth, but the market looks completely different. Or a new technology in the market that becomes a game changer, those that are not fast enough to to apply that new technology will not be able to grow as fast. So sometimes the the KPIs might be not in line with what is possible. However, what I notice is that much of the work I do for instance, I try to help leaders achieve those KPIs but not working directly, or firstly, for the KPIs in mind, are working more with themselves, seeing what kind of presumptions or assumptions they have, what kind of limiting beliefs they have, that might be in the way for them to be able to think out of the box. And no matter what the market situation is, find new ways of doing things so that they can reach those KPIs that have been set up by top management.   Michael Hingson ** 15:35 Yeah, and it's a challenge all the way around. And going back to the first thing you were talking about, people hearing and talking to, and my immediate thought was, you talk about leaders talking to the people who they work with, and so on. But what I hear you saying is, oftentimes, they're not really communicating. How do you address that? Well,   Lizzie Claesson ** 16:00 the first thing is helping whoever is in that situation to increase your level of awareness, because it's difficult to change, or what we are unaware of what we cannot see what we don't know. So working with awareness is, for me, always a first step. And once once the awareness is reached, okay, the eye aware is I work with an intention before going to move to an action, okay, we know this, let's act before acting, I like them finding an intention, which will motivate them for the third step, which is action taking. So So where's awareness, then creating the intention that will motivate them, and then finding an action. And that action, by no means needs to be something very big, it could be something really small, we talk about baby steps, and I like that, because rather have many small baby steps, that, you know, they're going to take in the right direction, but having big steps that might be too big for what you can handle, and then you have a setback, you need to redo, which takes more time or energy might be also a little bit demotivating.   Michael Hingson ** 17:20 Yeah, because you really don't know how to deal with it. Whereas if you're guided into it slowly, then that makes certainly a good amount of sense to, to help guide and so on. So tell me a little bit about your business and how that got started. And why you you left working for industry to start your own business? Yeah,   Lizzie Claesson ** 17:44 I never thought that I would be working in my own company. Because I've been working for big corporations almost the most of my career, and I really liked it, you know, whatever everyone says it's you have, you have all the all the strengths of being backed by by a big name, the process is being in place and the resources being there. The interactions with people, and especially if it's a company that that works with, with different markets across the globe, you know, it's it's an amazing experience traveling, as I did for many years, you know, to many, many different countries and learning a lot about different cultures. So so it was not really something that I was longing to. And it's not that I left recuperation because I was tired of it. It was mainly during the time I have four kids. So here in Sweden, we have amazing possibility to be at home with the kids for quite a long time. So I was at home with the first three kids for seven years. And it was a natural step for me because it's all you know, accepted in Sweden, you have a kid and then the social system supports that you may be at home for a long while. And it's in us very positive that small children should be at home with at least one of their parents. So during those seven years, I had enough time to reevaluate what was really important in my life. And I went from being someone that could wake up at five in the morning, drive to the airport, travel to another country work for two days, take the late plane at 10am be back at home very late on the next morning very early. Back in the office again, I went I went from that kind of life into a life where I was at the very slow pace of having you know small children at home. But even though it's demanding in a different way, you can very much set the pace yourself. And it gives me the possibility to reflect on what was really important for me in life. And I realized that being a mother and knowing that now I have children I mean other people Other individuals I'm responsible for, brought something new in my life. And as I was thinking, Now, it's, you know, after seven years now, now it's time to go back to work, I was not as thrilled to go back to that. You may call it the rat race. So, instead of going back to a big operation, I decided to start working for a very small company, not far from home, where I could do my job. And when the job was done, I could go home, and not worry about it. And that was a game changer for me, because it gave me the flexibility of being able to be very present with my children while they were small, and while they were growing, but at the same time, working and taking on responsibilities. And then I got pregnant again, with the fourth and the last child and I was at home again, two years. Once again, I had the chance to think what is it I want to do with my life, both professional and professional on a personal level. And the chance came for me to meet other parents, which is quite useful here in Sweden, you have all this, mums, mainly mums, okay? Mums, communities with more more children. And I, I was in this community where moms were talking about child education, very, very young ages, you know, like 334 years old. And we realized that we share, we have some values, some parenting values in common. And we decided to do something very crazy. And that was, we decided to start our own preschool for little children, without having any experience at all, in the industry. And I don't know, I think they liked my my leadership, style and my skills. So they put me as leader of this project. And we started a company, and then they wanted me to be the CEO. And then the preschool was up and running. And they wanted me to be the head of the preschool. And then I started going different pedagogical courses to understand more how we could give this little children the best possible start in life. And that's what I did for a couple of years. And my youngest son was in this preschool called the kids garden. And that preschool still exists not far from home. And he went there his all the years before starting school. So this was kind of very, very different. And once he started school again, and I apologize, I'm being very long about this, I hope it's not boring people with this story. But I hope they find it inspiring in terms of you know, that if you really want to do something, you can do it. And you don't need to do it alone, you can find help from other people who support you in order to do it. And when he started school, I realized, you know, my calling was not to be at the preschool with the little children, my calling was to do something different. And by chance through through LinkedIn, I met a leadership developer, and she asked me if I wanted to be part of their network. She said, in order to do that, then you will need to start your own company. And I thought, Okay, why not? I started a preschool why not start out quite young company, what can go wrong? What's the worst thing that can happen? And this is also something that I teach my clients, you know, don't be so afraid, sometimes and live, that's the way it is, you know, it has it can turn very, very fast. So don't assume that it's going to go wrong, assume it's gonna go right. And when it goes wrong, then you solve it. And I started my own company, and that was my way into being an entrepreneur.   Michael Hingson ** 24:03 So when did you actually start brighter leaders? And that was   Lizzie Claesson ** 24:07 six, seven years ago.   Michael Hingson ** 24:10 Wow. So you've you've been doing it for a while? How do you look for when so and the company primarily as a coaching company? Yeah.   Lizzie Claesson ** 24:20 primarily as a coaching company. Definitely.   Michael Hingson ** 24:24 How do you tailor and customize what you do, then for for each of the people who you have as clients who engage you and so on, how does all that work? Yeah,   Lizzie Claesson ** 24:37 I love that you asked this question because it definitely is a tailoring for each particular, not company, but individual, each person that I coach and even when I coach teams, each individual is coached in a different way. So what I do is that I have my process and it's all based from my trademark system called MSC and that stands for mindset, skills, and environment. So I have, I have this system, and then I have a process that I use, but what in how fast the process is moved and which parts of the process I use, and what tools are given an exactly what kind of conversations we're having, and how much I challenge or not, or at my understanding, or less understanding, not in the bad way, but more challenging. That depends very much on the person I have in front of me. And that is 100%. tailored.   Michael Hingson ** 25:39 Which makes a lot of sense, because different people have different needs different reactions and come from different perspectives.   Lizzie Claesson ** 25:47 Definitely. And I must say, I must say that I love it, because not one single person that I coach is like, for me, it's not like repetitive, you know, it's not Oh, no, I'm doing that again, or none of them are doing that, again, it's so inspiring. Because each person has you know, it's an all a whole different world. And their stories, even though even though the challenges might be the same, I always say your challenges are not unique, but you are unique. And for me, it's amazing to meet all these different amazing people, because to be honest, the people that come to me, they're not bad leaders, they're good leaders that want to be even better.   Michael Hingson ** 26:32 So if we were to define what a leader is, what is a leader,   Lizzie Claesson ** 26:36 for me, I literally is someone that's leading someone doesn't necessarily mean a manager, not someone that has like the format or the mandate to lead someone, but more is someone that's, that's leading another person helping another person develop, achieve their goals and dreams, be a part of a bigger picture and work together with other people collaborating with teamwork.   Michael Hingson ** 27:10 So it's probably fair to say that leaders may not necessarily be managers, or bosses and bosses, may or may not necessarily be good leaders. Very,   Lizzie Claesson ** 27:21 very well said. Yeah, it's, it   Michael Hingson ** 27:24 is a it is a challenge and probably good leaders who are bosses, also, at least this is my view, recognize when their leadership style needs to let go and let somebody else lead in a particular situation? And they're smart enough to know that. Yeah, exactly. Which, which kind of makes it Yeah, go ahead. Yeah,   Lizzie Claesson ** 27:50 no, I good leader is also there is a quite a big dose of humbleness. And that I like very much with the leaders I work with, that they can they have the humbleness of also admitting that, you know, I don't know this, or I would like to know more about this. And something I hear very often from, from the leaders I work with, is that I'm a good leader, but I'm not, I'm not done. I'm not complete, my journey isn't hasn't finished, you know, my journey is still to, to be developed. And I find this. So. So, so humble, so humble, and I like it very, very much. So I remind myself as well, you know, because as much as I teach my clients, different techniques, and how to use different tools I am learning all the time. So it's, it's very, it's very enriching, I would say, I think   Michael Hingson ** 28:44 that's a very important concept. And it's one that I embrace, which is, we're learning all the time, I really enjoy doing this podcast because I feel I get to learn from everyone who comes on. And as I've told a number of people, I feel I'm not doing my job well, if I'm not learning at least as much as, as anyone else who listens to the podcast, and I really enjoy hearing different perspectives. And it helps me to be able to synthesize all that and to, to be able to take the time to think about it. And I think that's extremely important for anyone who is involved in interacting with anyone else to recognize that we're all students all the time. Really.   Lizzie Claesson ** 29:27 Yeah, definitely. Definitely. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 29:31 you have coached a number of people and so on. I'd be curious, do you have a story or can you talk about one particular instance where when you were really coaching you had a really memorable experience of where you helped people deal with key performance indicators or turnaround, whatever was occurring in what they were doing.   Lizzie Claesson ** 29:57 Yeah. Most of the clients I work with not all of them, but most of the clients I work with, come to me because they feel maybe stuck in the current situation. They need help to get unstuck. So for me, it's very gratifying to see someone that's struggling, that comes with low motivation, low energy that once has had, has been very motivated them have had high levels of energy, but they're now struggling. And it moves me deeply. I've always had in me, wanting to help people, I've been doing that completely for free, in my private environments, my whole life very much through church and other organizations. So what's what's beautiful to see, and I have so many cases, but let me mention two of them. And I won't say any names, because I want to respect the privacy of these people. But I can tell you what they were, you know, the role where they were working. So one of them was, was the CEO of a small retail company. And he felt completely stuck and was suffering so much. And I could also see it in the body language, how they were suffering. And we work together. And just in a couple of months, he managed to achieve the KPIs. And this was one of the companies that I was mentioning earlier, that changed their KPIs all the time. So one month is more important than next month, the others are important. But he decided, you know, he was smart enough to decide, I will work with this KPI, this particular KPI, I will work intensively, even if they change it, I will work intensively because this KPI can affect the profitability of the company. And I want this company to be very profitable. So that's what he did, while maybe trying to balance the rest of the KPIs. And in just a couple of months, his level of energy increase his motivation increase, he got unstuck, he was feeling happy, again, he was feeling and all the very, very self secured. And that's what helped him as well make very, very smart decisions and the right decisions for the company and his team. All of his employees turned around the company just a couple of months.   Michael Hingson ** 32:19 So that was all because he decided to just commit to doing work with one KPI or what did you do to make that success? Happy? Yeah.   Lizzie Claesson ** 32:29 Yeah, to make that's one of the things was on a business level he was he decided to go with one KPI. On the personal level, we worked a lot with his self self confidence with understanding that he had some limiting beliefs and identify them. So we work as I mentioned before, having awareness of what limiting beliefs, were finding an intention, what you want to do with that knowledge, and taking concrete action, small steps. And in that way, he started learning a lot of things about himself, and his certain finding, finding back that that guiding store that he had had within himself, but that was a little bit covered by fears and insecurities and assumptions and different limiting beliefs.   Michael Hingson ** 33:22 Okay, you said you had a second story?   Lizzie Claesson ** 33:25 Yeah, exactly. The second story, it's about a woman working as a marketing manager that she felt in, in an international company. And she she felt very frustrated, because she felt she was not being recognized for her hard work. And she felt she was not advancing in her career. And this was very demotivating for her. And she was also suffering from this. And we work together. And we did a lot of work in terms of communication. So that's why I believe that using the different kinds of models and tools, but the one that I that I work with, I like it very much, because it's very simple. It's easy to understand, and is very, very practical to use. And once you understanding and practice it, it's quite easy. And she did such a great work, which was very open to trying new things and testing. So she worked with, with learning more about this tool and how it worked in order to communicate better both with her direct boss, which was the marketing director of the company, but also with management team, and with her own team, and even with other colleagues within the company, and not only in the same country. This was both cases were in Swedish in Sweden. The first case was Swedish person. The second case, she was working in Sweden, but she was Italian. She was working cross culturally, which of course, makes communication a little bit more challenging. And as well in, in just a couple of months, she completely turned around her situation from being unhappy. feeling very frustrated about different things at work, she started feeling happiness again, and feeling that things at work were working well, she was communicating better, she was getting the the recognition that she, she she was lacking. And that was, that was so amazing to see. I was also happy for her and sealer.   Michael Hingson ** 35:38 If you can describe it, what was the basic tool? You said there was a simple tool you used? Yeah,   Lizzie Claesson ** 35:45 it's the tool I work with is called extended test. And there are, as I say, different tools to work with communication. But I find this one really easy because it it starts with you start diving into the tool, just seeing four different main communication styles. Understanding that there are no no bad or good styles, or styles have strengths and all styles. If they are overused, they have negative backsides. And also understanding that everyone is using all the sides all the time, but creating the awareness, where do I have my strengths, because even if one uses the four styles all the time, some styles might come easier easily to a certain person, because there are certain certain what would say core qualities that we are born with them. In terms of communication, of course, we can learn to develop some other styles that we don't normally use as much. So understanding as I say, they're not good about style. It's not about personality, it's about communication, we use all the styles. And then understanding, as I said, you start diving into the tool, looking at four styles, just to make it simple and easy. But then when you're using the tool in in all its its possibilities, when you're working with 14 different combinations of sites in a beautiful map, that's very, very visual. So it's easy to use. And it makes it easier to understand where if I have a challenge with someone, where can I place this person in the map at that certain point in that specific communication? So it's not about labeling people that there's some that is this way or the other, but just understanding in that specific situation, that specific conversation, what style were they using? What combination? And if this situation presents again, how could I need this kind of communication in a way that I match their level of, of action taking and energy and listening? And analyzing? Emotions, you know, what are the different aspects without becoming another person just being myself and using my strengths? So that I'm always in a position where having these conversations is not taking energy?   Michael Hingson ** 38:15 And the tool is called what extended? Disc?   Lizzie Claesson ** 38:18 Disc? di s? C? Yeah, got it.   Michael Hingson ** 38:21 Okay, cool. You've said something that really prompts me to be curious about an idea. You talk about the challenges that people have faced, that you help them overcome, and so on, and talk about humility and so on? Do you find that the challenges are pretty universal across countries? Or do you find that you find you, you observe different challenges from different countries and so on? And what prompted the question was you talked about your own life where you had the opportunity to be at home with children and so on, and you chose to do that. But I can see in places like even here in the US people are going well, I've got to really focus on my career. I don't have time to, to do this or that. Do you? Do you find that a lot of conditions are different from country to country? Or is it really pretty similar across borders?   Lizzie Claesson ** 39:22 My humble opinion, and some people might think differently, and I completely respect that. But from my life experience, I'm over 50 I see that it's not about countries. It's it's about a combination of values, priorities, vision, and the courage to do what needs to be done even when you're afraid even when you don't know. Because the truth is that I think the stakes is the biggest country where you have homeschooling. So people having homeschooling they're not thinking about professional career in that way. They're thinking about how can I give my children what they believe is the best schooling them at home. Now, I'm not saying homeschooling is the best, but I'm saying that being that sobic in the States, I don't remember how much I think it's 1 million families in the states doing this. So it's possible if someone wants not to focus on career or focus in, or you always say, What makes you what makes you happy? What makes you tick? What if you would look back into your life? What is it you don't want to regret? Don't wait until tomorrow. You know, maybe tomorrow doesn't come for you. Maybe things change is someone, someone close to you gets very sick. And suddenly your whole life changes around. So don't wait until tomorrow do today. What you what you can do? I think there, there might be a lot of fears going on, at a personal level. So they have nothing to do with companies. I mean, everyone we all have, I have fears as well, of course. But some, some people are not not willing, or they don't know or they don't have the tools to face those fears, seeing them in the eye and see if they are real. Or it was just our brain once again, because I I've taken these courses in neuroscience that I know that what a brain does is it uses fears from the past and extrapolates them and creates a future that might not at all. Be the future that will you will be faced with   Michael Hingson ** 41:35 and usually isn't know, how do you help people overcome or learn to control their fears? That's a subject that isn't fascinating for me. And I realized during the pandemic that I talked for years about escaping from the World Trade Center, and not being afraid, but never really taught anyone how to learn to control their fears and not be as I call it being blinded by fear or overwhelmed by fear. How do you how do you and and I've written a book, by the way that will be out next year about that. But how do you help people? Or how do you teach people? Or what do you teach people to overcome fears and learn more to control them and put them in perspective? Yeah,   Lizzie Claesson ** 42:25 well, firstly, I would like to say I would love to read your book when it comes out, because it's a very interesting subject. And I write about this in, in my book, from suffering to surfing, how successfully   Michael Hingson ** 42:39 lovely a title. Yeah,   Lizzie Claesson ** 42:41 thank you. This book was number one on Amazon, new release and leadership and management, and you have a chapter about using your fears to feel and your activity. So basically, it's about guiding clients. And this needs to be done in a professional way, and in a very safe way. Because fears, you know, it's like an iceberg, you first see the top of it, and then you start getting deeper, and it can be quite big. So you can never leave someone with opening, opening up and door a box and then just leaving them, you need to guide them all the way. So you make sure that they know what to do with whatever they find. And then we never pushing, never pushing to, for people to open up more that they desire or to talk about something more than they really want. Which is which is really important. Because being in a situation as I am and every coach in the world is that you create a lot of trust, that trust needs to be taken care of, in a very professional way, and always having the person the person's best interest. Number one, but having that said, the way I do it is I help people with with different NLP techniques. And B is Neuro Linguistic Programming, understanding how our brain is programmed, and how we see the world how we frame things, to first identify their fears. And then ask themselves, is this true? You're afraid about this? Is this true? This fear? What is the possibility of this happening? And then I do a very simple exercise when they put a number from one to five, where five is there's a very high possibility of this being true. And there's a very high possibility of this happening. That's a five. So we only focus on those kinds of fears. Anything that's a one, two or three, we say well, forget it. Forget it. And maybe we'll write them and then we I ask clients to break, tear or tear the paper apart and just throw it away in a symbolic way to say that fears you don't. You're not taking hold on me. anymore. And then the fears that are big fears for for the person, what we do is that we try to refrain them. Okay, what is it in this fear that can be used as fuel that can be used in a positive way. And this process, how long it takes depends very much on the kind of person that kind of fear, the kind of openness they have the kind of readiness they have. But I would say that, in not more than two months, people feel, this is what my clients tell me that they are not afraid of that anymore. And then, of course, it's something we need to keep working on, for instance, with affirmations, with vision boards, different tools in order to keep this working for them, because it's the programming in the brain. So fears, fears really don't exist, they don't exist, they're only a programming in the brain. And the only place fears live, it's in the mind.   Michael Hingson ** 46:06 Do you encourage people to take time every day to just introspect or just stop and let let things slow down, whether even it be for me, I like to do it at the end of the day. But I like to analyze what happened in the course of the day and try to put things in perspective that way. And even when things don't necessarily go well. Get to look at why didn't they go? Well, what do I learn from that? That kind of thing?   Lizzie Claesson ** 46:33 Yeah, I love what you're saying. And, yes, this is something that I encourage my clients to do as well I find it, it's very useful, just to slow down, reflect. And when they do, so I always tell them, do it from a neutral place, don't blame yourself, or shame yourself or, or judge yourself, just do it for a neutral place from a place of love.   Michael Hingson ** 46:57 Yeah. And it also sometimes gets back to this whole idea of humility. Recognize that you're not the only person and the only game in town. And I think it's, it's something that we we often don't think enough about that we are part of a community. And it's great to have a team as opposed to just saying it's all about me.   Lizzie Claesson ** 47:24 Yeah, yeah, exactly. And it's something very powerful as well, to get past the fears is to focus more on the solutions than on the problem.   Michael Hingson ** 47:36 Right. And sometimes, you may not know the solution, but you can certainly let your brain work on it if you give your brain the opportunity to do that. And you can also, of course, and should ask other people's wisdom and knowledge to help.   Lizzie Claesson ** 47:56 Yes, the more you do this reflection exercises, as you say, if you do it daily, it's an amazing advantage. Because then you give your brain the necessary rest to because the brain is very creative, if you give the brain the time. So you give by doing this, you give the brain this pace, to think out of the box to be creative to find solutions. I remember once being coached, Mike, my coach asked me Okay, so what's the solution for that? And I said, I don't know. And then he asked me well, but if you didn't know, what would that be? Something happened in my brain. And suddenly I came up with a possible solution.   Michael Hingson ** 48:39 Yeah, you never know what's going to trigger. You're coming up with what you need at the right time. Yeah. Which is, which is pretty cool. Well, you have been coaching for a while now. What kind of advice would you give to people who are interested in coaching, maybe doing international coaching and so on? What kind of thoughts and advice and suggestions do you have to help people start down that path?   Lizzie Claesson ** 49:08 Yeah. From what I see in my clients, a lot of it is about the personal chemistry. So find, find someone have an exploratory exploratory call to start with and see if you feel that, that chemistry if you feel understood, if you feel that they are challenge you at the right level, because a little bit of challenging is important. I used to say to my clients, now I'm gonna give you some hard love. So it comes from a place of love, but it's, it's challenging, because without challenge, you know, there's not going to be any any change. So it's good to have someone that at certain point will be challenging you it will, it will feel a little bit uncomfortable, it will feel a little bit hard because change, change in itself implies you know, coming out of your comfort zone. So that's what I would say, it's good to have the chemistry. But make sure also that some of that will help you get out of the comfort zone, because that's where you will find growth in the comfort zone, you're not going to find the growth. And some people I heard was on a webinar during the pandemic, that that we're seeing some people are sitting on a nail, and they're very, very uncomfortable. But they're not uncomfortable enough to do something about it. That's why you need that coach to make you realize how uncomfortable that is so that you make that change.   Michael Hingson ** 50:35 Do you think that people inherently just don't like change and like comfort zones? Or do you think that's something that maybe as much as anything we're taught? We're taught by people not to like change? Well, I mean, we hear people say, all the time changes all around us and all that, but yet, we don't seem to like change. Is that something that we've learned? And we've grown up? Because people have taught us to think that way? Or do you think it's really more inbred in our brain? From birth? Yeah,   Lizzie Claesson ** 51:07 it's an it's a good question. And I'm not an expert in neuroscience, but I'm very interested in it. So as I said, I took a couple of courses, the the way the brain is wired, makes it difficult for us to change because the the brains, two basic functions are to keep us alive, and to save energy. And in order to save energy, what the brain does is that it tries to optimize as much as possible as it can. So maybe you don't think about it, but you probably already start brushing your teeth, starting the same way in the mouth, or you start putting on your shirt, it's always the same hand or you start with you walking or with with the same foot, you know, things like that, you're not thinking about it, but the brain has optimized it to save energy. So anything that means change means that you're going to do something that's going outside from that automatic equitisation. And the brain doesn't like that, because that would take energy. So our brains are wired like that. So it's not our fault in a certain way. That's why change is difficult. And what why the suggestion is that, whenever you want to create change, that's the reason also why have small baby steps is make it so small, so small that it comes like a little bit below the radar of the brain. So it's not going to put any, any difficulties in it. You know how many people go on diets, for instance, and they do it for a while after the while they fall back into their old habits? Because that's the way the brain is wired.   Michael Hingson ** 52:41 And also, though, it seems to me, because I've thought a lot about this whole idea of change. But it seems to me that what you say is true at the same time, when we deal with change. Part of our problem was we don't even want to think about change. And so for the people who do think about change, and who think about it, I realized my brain has made something pretty automatic. But might there be a better way? Would it be better if I brush my teeth a different way? Those people are maybe very unusual, but they're the ones who may be more open to the concept of change?   Lizzie Claesson ** 53:21 Yeah, for me, in business, what I see is visionary, visionary leaders are those kinds of leaders that are willing to change things all the time. They're not afraid of change, and they see change as something positive. On the contrary, if things don't change for a long while, they get bored, or they they try to create change, because no, that's the way they like it. And as you say it's a low percentage of the world's population. I   Michael Hingson ** 53:49 think the issue though, is not so much necessarily. You've got to change just to change. But you should at least think about change and change when it makes sense to do it. Because I know some people who talk about change, and are always changing something. Well, let's try this, rather than thinking it through and thinking about the ramifications of change. And so again, the people who think about change, and who really analyze it, and then create change, when it makes sense to do and their brains have thought it through that makes a lot more sense than just changing to change. Yeah, I agree. Which is, you know, something that's sensible. So you've written from suffering to surfing How did you come up with that title?   Lizzie Claesson ** 54:36 Well, because I serve myself and I realize I realize some sometimes when you're out there surfing in my field a bit like a suffering it's like you against the elements of nature, the wind and the water and the temperature. So, so I that's the way I felt, you know, I don't know when I came up with a name it just happened that I met made that association. And I realized that it's not only when I'm out in the water, but it's also in different situations in life. And you can go from suffering. Certainly when I say you know, your, you have your board there, and you have this huge waves and you're holding on to the board on Sunday, you're being turned around, by the way, particularly go from that, which is the suffering into suddenly, you're setting on the board, and everything is so smooth and beautiful. And you're surfing.   Michael Hingson ** 55:31 What other books have you written? Because I know you've written one. Yeah, I've   Lizzie Claesson ** 55:35 written two other books that are only on their ebooks there, they haven't been made as copy books. One is called Seven actionable strategies to manage underperformance, which is a book that includes the seven highest top top seven reasons for underperformance and concrete strategies of how you can can handle that a guide for managers. And this book is being offered for free. So if anyone listening would like a copy, just get in touch with me, I will, I will send you the PDF, the other book, it's not for free. But we can send you the two first chapters for free. And it's called Stop worrying about how to level up your leadership and be in the best shape of your career. And that's a book that's very, very practical with exercises to do and tips. If you want to develop your leadership a little bit like do it yourself.   Michael Hingson ** 56:42 Well, that brings up the question if people want to reach out to you, whether it's to get the books or material or to explore, maybe working with you and letting you be their coach, how do they do that? Well, the   Lizzie Claesson ** 56:57 the best thing would be just to go to a web page, which is www dot bright leaders.com. And then you can see all the different ways to get in touch with us. And there's a lot of material you can download completely for free. You have my email address or my phone number. So it will be really easy. Otherwise you can find me as Lizzie Claesson on all social medias. So just let me just spell that Facebook. Yeah, absolutely. That would be L I Z Z I E. On my last name is C L A E S S O N   Michael Hingson ** 57:33 Lizzie Claesson? Great. Well, I want to thank you for taking the time to be here. And I love the suggestions and thoughts that you've given us a lot to think about. And I hope people will download your books and that they will reach out to you and I assume that you do coach worldwide? Yes, I do. So hopefully people will reach out to you and, and and explore talking with you and learning from you. Clearly you have demonstrated that you are as unstoppable as can be been you've, you've dealt with a lot of things in very positive ways. And I love that, and you know how to do that.   Lizzie Claesson ** 58:13 It's it's been it's been amazing having this conversation with you. And I love the way you ask. You make it very easy to talk I can't believe we have been talking for for an hour. I know really, really fast. I   Michael Hingson ** 58:28 was just checking that out. And that's what I saw too. Well, I want to thank you. And I want to thank all of you for listening and I hope that the Time passes quickly for you. But go back and listen to this one again, it's think very relevant and worth doing. I really appreciate you taking the time to be with us today. Wherever you are listening to us. I'd appreciate your comments and your thoughts and we especially would love it if you'd give us a five star review. So please give an unstoppable mindset five star review to us. Also, you are welcome to reach out to me and contact me two ways to do that. One is you can email me at Michael m i c h a e l h i at accessibe A C C E S S I B E.com. Or go to our podcast page www dot Michael hingson.com/podcast. And Michael Hingson is m i c h a e l h i n g s o n.com/podcast. And I as I also love to ask him Lizzie, I'll say it to you as well. If you know if anyone knows of anyone who you think we ought to have as a guest on unstoppable mindset, please let us know we're always looking for more people to chat with and have conversations with. It's fun. I'm prejudiced, I get to learn from it. But I also enjoy having people on who are willing to show just how unstoppable we all really can be and really are. So once again, though, Lizzie, I really appreciate you being here and I want to thank you again for taking the time.   Lizzie Claesson ** 59:59 Thank you, Michael, thank you very much.   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:05 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. While you're on the site., please use the form there to recommend people who we ought to interview in upcoming editions of the show. And also, we ask you and urge you to invite your friends to join us in the future. 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Are you able to execute the vision you have for your life?For many creating a vision is hard enough, to then take action to get closer to it can seem near impossible. But if you knew how to develop your vision from the inside out you would see that it is indeed possible.In this episode I am joined by Caterina Kostoula, a vision coach and author. She shares what it takes to develop your vision and how to move towards it. She also shares her own obstacles she has had to overcome to achieve the vision she has for herself.We also delve into how to nurture your sense of purpose, your grounding, your inner voice to help guide you. Far from being woo woo, this is essential if you want to lead a great life, including work, and leave a positive impact in the world around you.“Vision is the navigational system that guides you through a fulfilling life” – Caterina KostoulaYou'll hear about:·      Caterina's definition of vision·      Knowing where to start·      Getting rid of mental blocks·      Life working in harmony·      Internal vs external validation·      Caterina's advice for those feeling under pressure·      What does Caterina struggle with?·      What impact doe Caterina want to have on the world?·      What does Caterina's best day look like?About Caterina Kostoula:Caterina is the founder of The Leaderpath®. She is an executive coach and was previously a Global Business Leader at Google, who is now a client themselves. She also coaches leaders from Amazon, INSEAD, Vodafone, and many startups around the world.Caterina now heads The Leaderpath®, along with a handpicked team of Leaderpath coaches, providing executive one-to-one coaching, team coaching, live programs, and courses helping business leaders choose their own path to success. She holds an INSEAD MBA and an Executive Coaching MSc from Hult Ashridge Business School. She is accredited as a Senior Practitioner by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. Resources:• Visionpath programme: https://shorturl.at/yRu7b • Book ‘Hold successful meetings': https://shorturl.at/CkamQ• TEDX ‘Do your goals prevent your success? https://shorturl.at/nRycDMy resources:Sign up to my Leading high-stakes meeting virtual masterclass series (https://strategyshift.co.uk/course/leading-high-stakes-meetings/)Take my new Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj). Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://strategyshift.co.uk/services/) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals●      About me (https://strategyshift.co.uk/founder/) - my background, experience and philosophy●      Examples of my writing https://davidlancefield.com/writing/)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

In this episode we are moving outside of Australia to neighbouring New Zealand where I'm absolutely delighted to be joined by Dr Nicky Knight. Nicky is an education consultant and founding Director of The Education Group, which is an independent consulting company based in Auckland. Nicky is also the Director of Growth Coaching International in New Zealand and coordinates the implementation of a wide range of coaching workshops across the country for GCI. Nicky is a senior practitioner with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and has presented at a number of local and international conferences in coaching. Join me in this episode as Nicky shares some interesting insights from her coaching and training work with GCI.

As a 32-year veteran of the military, Ericka E. Kelly has seen and experienced it all when it comes to transitioning from a military career to civilian life. Her latest book, “Take Charge of Your Military Transition,” is a guide for transitioning military members who are seeking clarity and guidance during this pivotal time in their lives.Ericka E. Kelly wrote this book to provide a different roadmap for military members who want to transition well from their military careers and find incredible civilian opportunities. With her extensive experience and knowledge, she aims to empower her readers to navigate this transition with confidence and determination.She is uniquely qualified to help transitioning military members reach their goals. With her background as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Command Chief Master Sergeant for the Air Force Reserve Command, she offers valuable insights and practical advice.Additionally, as a European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) Master Coach, she is an iconic mindset expert. With her Certificates as a John C. Maxwell speaker, trainer, and licensed DISC trainer and consultant, she brings a wealth of expertise in communication skills and personality styles.Her civilian professional background includes serving as a Senior Special Agent for the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security. Notably, Ericka was honored by the United States Congress for her invaluable contributions to the nation's security.Ericka E. Kelly's educational achievements include a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's in business administration.Learn More: https://erickakellyenterprises.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-ericka-e-kelly-author-global-professional-speaker-executive-coach-and-leadership-trainer

As a 32-year veteran of the military, Ericka E. Kelly has seen and experienced it all when it comes to transitioning from a military career to civilian life. Her latest book, “Take Charge of Your Military Transition,” is a guide for transitioning military members who are seeking clarity and guidance during this pivotal time in their lives.Ericka E. Kelly wrote this book to provide a different roadmap for military members who want to transition well from their military careers and find incredible civilian opportunities. With her extensive experience and knowledge, she aims to empower her readers to navigate this transition with confidence and determination.She is uniquely qualified to help transitioning military members reach their goals. With her background as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Command Chief Master Sergeant for the Air Force Reserve Command, she offers valuable insights and practical advice.Additionally, as a European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) Master Coach, she is an iconic mindset expert. With her Certificates as a John C. Maxwell speaker, trainer, and licensed DISC trainer and consultant, she brings a wealth of expertise in communication skills and personality styles.Her civilian professional background includes serving as a Senior Special Agent for the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security. Notably, Ericka was honored by the United States Congress for her invaluable contributions to the nation's security.Ericka E. Kelly's educational achievements include a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's in business administration.Learn More: https://erickakellyenterprises.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-ericka-e-kelly-author-global-professional-speaker-executive-coach-and-leadership-trainer

It seems odd to say that vulnerability at work could be a good thing, but in this episode Natalia outlines several reasons why showing your vulnerability at work could be a good thing. When one person is willing to admit that they are not at their best, this allows other members to share too, and this ultimately creates a team that cares more for each other. We talk a lot about learning cultures, but if we pretend to be perfect all the time, then the opportunities for learning aren't allowed to exist. And when you are not at your best, sharing this with others will help them decide how to get the best out of you on a given day, and would avoid misunderstandings that a short fuse might create.Natalia writes: I'm a Spaniard who has called London home for over two decades. My eclectic professional journey has whisked me through the realms of entertainment, hospitality, and cybersecurity. With a Certified Customer Experience Professional and Project Management Agile certifications under my belt, I've had the honour of leading global, multicultural, and diverse teams—up to 40 members strong.Throughout my 15-year tenure in customer-facing roles, I've been committed to nurturing both individual growth and team development, always aligning personal goals with business objectives.My career trajectory has been a steep climb, leading me to the senior leadership team of a cybersecurity company. With experience in both B2B and B2C sectors, I have navigated companies through complex changes including acquisitions, mergers, rebranding, and restructuring—basically, if it involves change management, I've done it.Committed to professional excellence, I hold a Level 7 Certificate for Executive and Senior Level Coaches and Mentors from the Institute of Leadership and Management. I'm also a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.I've battled anxiety, taken purposeful career breaks, and never shied away from redefining my professional path. These experiences have not only made me a lifelong learner but also a leader focused on resilience and adaptability. I believe in a non-hierarchical, action-oriented approach to leadership. Throughout my career, I have been particularly effective in male-dominated environments and have always been a proactive challenger of imposter syndrome.You can find Natalia at https://nataliacerezo.com, on LinkedIn, and at  https://linktr.ee/coaching_with_natalia.You can also watch at https://www.youtube.com/@dr-coach/videosProduction: Shot by Polachek.

How do you deal with your inner critic? In this episode, Natalia tells me that the inner critic is a sign that there is a need for growth. It's important that we don't get bullied by it, and I love her suggestion of taking thoughts to court and examining factual evidence. Her tips for dealing with the inner critic are to identify it, accept it, and then convert it into a force for growth.Natalia writes: I'm a Spaniard who has called London home for over two decades. My eclectic professional journey has whisked me through the realms of entertainment, hospitality, and cybersecurity. With a Certified Customer Experience Professional and Project Management Agile certifications under my belt, I've had the honour of leading global, multicultural, and diverse teams—up to 40 members strong.Throughout my 15-year tenure in customer-facing roles, I've been committed to nurturing both individual growth and team development, always aligning personal goals with business objectives.My career trajectory has been a steep climb, leading me to the senior leadership team of a cybersecurity company. With experience in both B2B and B2C sectors, I have navigated companies through complex changes including acquisitions, mergers, rebranding, and restructuring—basically, if it involves change management, I've done it.Committed to professional excellence, I hold a Level 7 Certificate for Executive and Senior Level Coaches and Mentors from the Institute of Leadership and Management. I'm also a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.I've battled anxiety, taken purposeful career breaks, and never shied away from redefining my professional path. These experiences have not only made me a lifelong learner but also a leader focused on resilience and adaptability. I believe in a non-hierarchical, action-oriented approach to leadership. Throughout my career, I have been particularly effective in male-dominated environments and have always been a proactive challenger of imposter syndrome.You can find Natalia at https://nataliacerezo.com, on LinkedIn, and at  https://linktr.ee/coaching_with_natalia.You can also watch at https://www.youtube.com/@dr-coach/videosProduction: Shot by Polachek.

Neil Mackinnon describes himself as a curious human, and his curiosity has guided him throughout a remarkable career in which he has been immersed in creative projects, surrounded by creative people, and focussed on creative potential.Crucially, he has also spent a great deal of his life listening and being truly present to what has occurred around him, and these qualities aided a sense of catharsis and newfound aliveness when he first experienced coaching.Neil is one of the new hosts of The Coach's Journey Podcast, and in this episode he gets to the heart of why coaching has become such a prominent focus of a life in which he has worked as a professional musician, a creative producer for Europe's largest centre for the arts, and now as a faculty member at the Academy of Executive Coaching.He explains how skilful coaches helped him access the power and potential of coaching to overcome profound challenges in his work, and how coaching appealed to his sense of adventure and his disposition as a man fascinated by all industries, all people, and all walks of life. In this episode, we also talk about:How to choose a coaching organisation to train withThe hidden messages that lie within our resistance to coachingBuilding autonomy through your locus of controlThe profound potency of core coaching competenciesCoaching as a relational business, in which your network really matters Neil, who has his own podcast called Creative Practice, also speaks to the deeper work of coaching, and the change that becomes possible when we find the courage to step into our shadow.For more information about Neil, visit https://neilmackinnon.net/For information about Robbie's wider work, his writing or to buy his books, visit www.robbieswale.com.Music by My Good Man William: listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KmeQUcTbeE31uFynHQLQgTo support the Coach's Journey, visit www.patreon.com/thecoachsjourney and to join the Coach's Journey Community visit www.thecoachsjourney.com/community. Things and people we mentioned (that you might be interested in):- The Academy of Executive Coaching https://www.aoec.com/ - The Coach's Casebook by Kim Morgan and Geoff Watts https://barefootcoaching.co.uk/product/the-coachs-casebook-kim-morgan-geoff-watts-2015/ - Robbie appearing on Neil's Creative Practice podcast https://creative-practice.net/2021/01/29/robbie-swale-coach/ - Kate Rees - https://www.katereescoaching.com/- A Job To Love by Alain de Botton https://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/a-job-to-love/ - Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans https://designingyour.life/the-book/ - Richard Hawley - https://www.frycreative.uk/richard-hawley- Gaylene Gould on Neil's podcast, Creative Practice https://creative-practice.net/2021/08/12/episode-13-gaylene-gould/- Link to the art behind Neil on the wall: Jet propulsion library, NASA https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/galleries/visions-of-the-future - Jude Kelly https://thewowfoundation.com/about-wow/about-jude-kelly - The WOW Foundation https://thewowfoundation.com/- RD 1st Coaching Training https://relationaldynamics1st.co.uk/- Theatre People, Greg Jauncey's cultural sector HR Consultancy https://www.theatrepeople.uk/who-are-we- Paul Williamson from The Ambassador Theatre Group https://www.associationforcoaching.com/members/?id=52110032- ABC Creative Music https://www.abcmusic.org.uk/- InterMusica https://www.intermusica.com/- Jerry Seinfeld on The Tim Ferris Show https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/485-jerry-seinfeld-a-comedy-legends-systems/id863897795?i=1000501727043 - The Prosperous Coach by Rich Litvin https://richlitvin.com/book/- Chilly's Water Bottles https://www.chillys.com/uk/categories/bottles- The quote Neil mentions at the end: in his book Reboot, Leadership and the Art of Growing Up, executive coach Jerry Colonna writes about this sort of radical self-inquiry: “I laugh loudly when folks suggest that this is some sort of yoga-inspired soft-bellied call to leadership. ‘Namaste my ass,' I say with my Brooklyn-born chip firmly, squarely, and proudly on my shoulder. ‘Try entering the cave, walking to the dark recesses, and retrieving the treasure wa-a-a-y in the back. Then come tell me about being soft.'”BIOGRAPHY FROM NEILNeil is a London-based leadership and executive coach, accredited by the International Coaching Federation and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. He works with ambitious individuals, leaders and entrepreneurs, across the cultural and creative industries, tech and beyond. He coaches people to fulfill their potential through helping them establish clarity of purpose, supporting personal growth and enabling valued professional contribution and sustained personal fulfilment.Following an early career as a professional musician Neil worked in various management and leaders roles in the cultural and creative sectors, including 12 years at London's Southbank Centre, Europe's largest centre for the arts. During his time there he discovered coaching through a transformational experience of working with a coach. This sparked a journey of discovery that led to his initial coach training and building coaching skills into his style of leadership.He now splits his time between his private coaching practice and a part time faculty position at the Academy of Executive Coaching, a leading global coaching organisation offering executive coach training, coaching solutions, executive coaching certification.

This is the Arete Coach Podcast Episode 1150, with host Severin Sorensen bringing you an engaging conversation with Professor David Clutterbuck, titled, "Beyond Greatness: Embracing Curiosity in Coaching." Professor Clutterbuck is an executive coach, professor of coaching and mentoring, consultant, co founder of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), and author of 75 books on coaching, mentoring, leadership, and management, including Coaching and Mentoring that explores coaching models, theories, frameworks, and narratives. Dive into a thought-provoking conversation with the global authority on coaching, Professor David Clutterbuck. In this 150th episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, Clutterbuck shares his wisdom from decades as an executive coach, author, and researcher. Instead of the crown of "greatness," he dons the hat of "curiosity," emphasizing the lifelong journey of learning in the coaching realm. From the historical convergence of coaching and mentoring practices to the potential and limitations of AI in coaching, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights. Discover Clutterbuck's unique PRAIRIE framework for powerful questioning, understand the criticality of grounding coaching in scientific research, and embrace the power of humor, fun, and questioning one's own assumptions in the coaching dialogue. Among the gems, Clutterbuck offers unforgettable quotes like "A coach is what comes immediately behind the horse's ass," highlighting his wit and profound understanding of the field. Whether you're a seasoned coach, an aspiring one, or just a curious mind, this episode promises a riveting ride into the depths of coaching wisdom. Join us on this enlightening journey and unravel the art of curiosity in coaching. The Arete Coach Podcast aims to uncover the art and science of executive coaching. Learn more about the podcast at aretecoach.io. This Podcast interview was recorded on October 24, 2023. Copyright © 2023 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

Jen chats to Siobhan Bradley of The European Mentoring and Coaching Council about what exactly a 'life coach' is!

Ina Mulrooney, a leadership and executive coach and Victoria Liu, a master executive coach and business coach join our host, Simone Sweeney for this week's podcast episode. Together they explore the three main coaching professional bodies: the Association for Coaching (AC), the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). Listen as they share their experiences with all three organizations and the many benefits of belonging to at least one of them.   This conversation is packed with practical advice, personal experiences and valuable insights that will help you navigate your coaching journey, and discover the growth and development that can be gained by joining a professional body. Whether you're a new coach or an experienced coach looking for fresh perspectives, this episode will provide valuable insights.   You will learn:   ·       Practical advice on choosing the right coaching body, considering factors such as cost, continuous professional development, member benefits and networking ·       The power of community: the importance of finding a sense of belonging with like-minded people ·       The importance of supervision and the types of support, offered by the professional bodies      “The trickiest part of moving from a corporate career to coaching is the isolation… the associations give you a chance to find your tribe, find people that you can resonate with and learn from.”   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/getting-started-coaches-podcast-series-coaching-professional-bodies  

Have you had a great mentor? It was really helpful right? And if it was helpful to you, wouldn't it be powerful for organizations? So, finally, I have covered mentoring - and with a global leader in mentoring! It's been on my list for quite a while and so I was delighted to talk to Dr. Laura Lunsford. She wrote the book "Handbook for Managing Mentoring Programs" and she was a pleasure to talk to! She knows it inside and out and some of what she shared includes:

How do you successfully pass the difficult postgraduate exams? In this episode Peter Duffell shares his experiences of coaching doctors to help them pass exams. Peter is a coach, and much of his work with doctors involves helping them succeed in exams. He offers tips for preparing, revising, and succeeding in exams. Peter is an experienced business professional with over 30 years' experience largely gained within the Financial Services industry. Peter holds a Master's Degree (Distinction) in Coaching and Mentoring Practice from Oxford Brookes University and is an accredited Master Practitioner with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). Peter is also a qualified Coach Supervisor and member of the association of Coaching Supervisors. He offers coaching for trainees through the Professional Support and Wellbeing Services run by local NHS education services, and also runs Westwood coaching (www.westwoodcoaching.co.uk).

Siobhan Lynam explains what coaching is, and distinguishes it from other types of help. She tells us about career coaching, what to look for in a coach, and how to get the most out of career coaching.Siobhan is a coach and career counsellor. Her career started in medicine and general practice. She graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 1993 and she practised medicine for over 10 years in Ireland and the UK. After completing a graduate degree in psychology Siobhan transitioned into academic psychology and worked in higher education in the UK as a lecturer and researcher for 10 years. Siobhan has a master's degree in Coaching and Mentoring Practice from Oxford Brookes University. She is a European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) accredited coach at senior practitioner level, a licensed career coach with Career Counselling Service (CCS), a fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a member of the British Psychological Society. She is a founding member of the Oxford Coaching Partners and the Physicians Coaches and Mentors Association, EMCC deputy director for diversity and inclusion and an honorary senior lecturer at the University of West London. You can contact her atSiobhan@oxfordcoachingpartners.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-lynam-a5016796/https://oxfordcoachingpartners.com/dr-siobhan-lynham/ 

In this podcast episode featuring David Clutterbuck, a pioneer in developmental coaching and mentoring, the topic of integrating AI (Artificial Intelligence) into the world of professional coaching is explored. The discussion revolves around whether AI will replace human coaches or serve as a partnership. David emphasizes that AI can excel at following processes and algorithms, making it useful for routine tasks, but it lacks the human qualities, such as empathy and wisdom, that are essential for coaching's deeper aspects. The key idea is that AI should be seen as a collaborative tool that enhances coaching by handling certain tasks, allowing human coaches to focus on more intricate, relationship-based aspects of the practice.The emphasis is on creating a harmonious partnership between AI and human coaching, with coaches retaining responsibility for ethical considerations and decision-making.The conversation also delves into the future of coaching, acknowledging that AI will likely disrupt the industry but ultimately lead to more skilled and capable coaches who can effectively partner with technology. The need for coaches to differentiate themselves from AI and continue developing their own capabilities is highlighted.David Clutterbuck is one of the early pioneers of developmental coaching and mentoring and co-founder of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council. (EMCC)Author of more than 70 books, including the first evidence-based titles on coaching culture and team coaching, he is visiting professor at four business schools. He leads a global network of specialist mentoring and coaching training consultants, Coaching and Mentoring International. Watch the full interview by clicking here.Find the full article here: https://bit.ly/btp_clutterbuckLearn more about David here.Grab your free issue of choice Magazine here - https://choice-online.com/In this episode, I talk with David about his article published in our June 2023 issue. 

In today's episode, I'm speaking with Master Certified Coach PoYee Dorrian who is the author of an article in our latest issue “Journey to Excellence: Activating Mentor Coaching and Supervision." Her article is entitled:  Co-Presencing ~ Demystifying coaching supervision.While there are many definitions of coaching supervision – including those provided by coaching organizations such as the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) – they all encompass the elements of reflective practice. Supervision is a safe space that expands the capacity, development and resourcefulness of coaches and practitioners in their coaching practice for the benefit of their clients and stakeholders.Specifically in the Americas, a mentor coach may focus primarily on upgrading the coach's skills from a technical perspective. A coach supervisor, however, explores the various aspects of self-awareness, relational dynamics and systemic dimensions, to help uncover invisible influences that may hinder the quality of their coaching and expressions of those skills.If the purpose of coaching is to support clients in making improvements and achieving goals, then the purpose of supervision is to widen coaches' aperture to examine their paradigm and perceive the multi-faceted relationships – the connections and the space within, without, and with the interweaving systems in which they operate.In this podcast, we will discuss what the difference is between coaching and supervision and how to define supervision. PoYee is a Master Certified Coach with ICF, an accredited coaching supervisor, and a faculty member with the Coaching Supervision Academy (CSA) and the International Coach Academy (ICA). She brings a holistic and integral approach that has been profoundly shaped by her varying and diverse cultural, educational, and professional experiences. In her private practice as the Principal Coach in “Journey By PoYee”, she works globally with corporate leaders, top teams, internal and external executive coaches, and team coaches. PoYee believes in the profundity of reflective conversations that are sacred, meaningful, and heartfelt. It is the foundation for co-visioning a ‘fertile void' where all parts of us are welcomed and honored - our minds, bodies, and most importantly, hearts – a deep resonance to connect to each other's humanity. She believes in the magic behind the mystery of co-creating anew in the unknown with lightness, whole-heartedness, and love.Watch the full interview by clicking here.Find the full article here: bit.ly/BtP-PoYeeDorrian Learn more about PoYee here.Grab your free issue of choice Magazine here - https://choice-online.com/In this episode, I talk with PoYee about her article published in our March 2023 issue. 

Amaranatho is an accredited coaching supervisor and senior practitioner of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) who brings a unique blend of business and spirituality to his clients. With a background in technical support management and a degree in AI, he has a wealth of experience in diverse industries, from education and IT tech companies to the health industry.As a leadership consultant and mindfulness-based executive, Amaranatho utilises his PlayfulMonk method to help executives, agile leaders, and teams stay calm and connected during complex situations. Drawing on his experiences as a former Buddhist monk and world explorer, he brings a deep understanding of solitude and uncertainty to his coaching practice, helping his clients realise inner peace and clarity.Amaranatho has worked with an array of clients, including founders of large startups, HR executives, and cybersecurity teams, helping them improve self-reflection skills, boundary management, ethical awareness, and ability to manage personal and group tensions. His current focus is on collective leadership, helping executive teams work together effectively and harmoniously.Currently, Amaranatho serves as the part-time Head of Faculty and Leadership for Blend Associates, which supports National Health Service executives, leaders, and teams in navigating complex, chaotic, and stressful environments. With his diverse background and unique approach, Amaranatho is dedicated to helping his clients achieve their full potential and lead with confidence and compassion, all while staying connected to their spirituality.To find out more about Amaranatho and to get in touch:- Amaranatho's LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/amaranatho - Playful Monk Website: https://www.playfulmonk.net/ Podcast Chapters:0.00 - Trailer and Intro2.23 - Traumas in Amaranatho's Life8.52 - The Reality of Death14.28 - How Did You End Up Becoming a Monk?19.27 - What Was It Like Without Material Possessions?24.00 - Finding Freedom27.52 - Transitioning Back to the Material World31.04 - Finding Balance36.05 - What Did Begging Teach You?40.38 - What Do You Coach People?45.40 -  The Body in Spirituality52.40 - Outro and Takeaways(Michael Hanson is the host of the COSMIC Bridge podcast that inspires its listeners to find their higher purpose and connect their material and spiritual life through stories of breathwork teachers, shamans and stroke survivors. He is also the CEO of Growth Genie, an international B2B sales consultancy)

Tune into Part II as Dr. Whelan speaks with Mentoring and Coaching pioneer, Professor David Clutterbuck. Learn the differences between Coach Mentoring and Coach Supervision, and the bigger conversation that needs to be had around linking the worlds together for cultural coaching fit. Visit David's website: @clutterbuck-cmi.comProfessor David Clutterbuck is one of the pioneers and foremost global authorities in Coaching and Mentoring. He introduced supported mentoring to Europe in early 1980s and also 360-degree feedback, which he discovered in Russia whilst traveling the globe reporting on good practice in management. An author of 75 books on coaching, mentoring, leadership and management, he also co-founded the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (he is now Special Ambassador for the EMCC) in addition to being Visiting professor at several universities. Find out more about Clutterbuck-Coaching & Mentoring International here and visit the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC Global). David's newest book, Coaching & Mentoring can be found on Amazon.

A physician career coach can be a valuable partner in your career transition. They can help you identify opportunities for improvement in your personal and professional life, which could lead to greater satisfaction overall. Gaining an outside perspective is a useful way to learn about yourself and your goals. Here to learn more on this important topic, is Dr. Mat Daniel is a pediatric otorhinolaryngologist, educator, and coach who specializes in career development and leadership for doctors.  He has a Masters degree in Coaching and Mentoring and is one of few coaches to have studied coaching at such an advanced level. He is also a licensed career coach and accredited with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.  If you feel you are at a point in your career that you are feeling unfulfilled, hiring a career coach might be an ideal solution. Dr. Mat Daniel's website: https://matdaniel.net/ Dr. Mat Daniel's Physician Coaches Profile: https://www.physiciancoaches.com/coaching-category/mat-daniel-mmed-ma-coaching-phd ————— Start Your Own Cash-Based Medical Practice May 19-21, 2023 San Diego https://www.bootstrapmd.com/positionedpractice PhysicianCoaches.com The #1 Doctor Directory for Physician Coaches, Consultants, and Mentors https://www.PhysicianCoaches.com My Book: The Positioned Physician:  Earn More, Work Smart, and Love Medicine Again, 2nd Edition: Updated with over 50 pages of new content including  new chapters on goal setting, mindset, and sales strategies for a successful online business! https://www.amazon.com/Positioned-Physician-Updated-Smart-Medicine/dp/B08QFBMWCY FREE Masterclass: How to Become a High Paid, In Demand Physician Coach or Consultant  https://www.positionedphysician.com/f/highly-paid-masterclass

LGBTQ+ and Healthcare: What you Need to Know Pt. 2FAKTR Podcast Episode 48Featuring: Phillipa Oakley, MChiro, PgCert, LRCC (Pain), MRCCEPISODE SUMMARYToday we will be wrapping up Part 2 of this two-part training on LGBTQ+ and Healthcare: What you Need to Know. In today's episode, we will dive into the issues and intersectional challenges behind the health inequalities LGBTQ+ patients experience, gain a solid understanding of the key considerations practitioners need to be aware of when providing hands-on care to LGBTQ+ people and learn practical steps to create an actively inclusive business.ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:Our guest speaker is Phillippa Oakley, the clinical director of Acorn Health, an award-winning inter-disciplinary clinic based in the United Kingdom, and through Oakley Coaching enjoys working with practitioners to help them develop their soft skills and improve their outcomes from care with coaching and motivational interviewing skills.Philippa graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic and was awarded the RCC's prize for best research project for her work into how thoughts and feelings surrounding back pain can impact a patient's response to care. She began her career working for a group of private clinics with an NHS AQP contract, completing a Post Graduate Certification in Professional Development (Chiropractic) with the AECC and receiving the Graham Heale Award for Outstanding Postgraduate Training Candidate.Philippa holds a SFEDI Level 5 Diploma in Personal Performance Coaching (Distinction), is a Professional Member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and is a Coach and Mentor with the NHS Leadership Academy.This Episode Sponsored by: This episode is sponsored by FAKTR. Our Full 2023 course schedule has now been released and dates are open for registration. Click the link below to learn more and reserve your spot at one of our upcoming hands-on training courses.Register online here: https://tinyurl.com/FAKTR-2023Interested in Learning more from Oakley Coaching?The team at Oakley Coaching offers one-on-one coaching and mentorship, group trainings and self-guided online courses on topics for healthcare providers including communication skills, motivational interviewing, health coaching, and LGBTQ+ diversity, equity and inclusionLearn more here: https://oakleycoach.com/LINKS:Submit your questions for an upcoming Q&A episode here: https://2earrqgh.paperform.coWant to stay informed about upcoming events, special offers, new products, courses and more? Click the link below to get on our email list (you'll be glad you did): https://dsb2mjfm.paperform.co/Interested in having Southeast Professional Education Group help with your upcoming event? Schedule a call with a member of our team here: https://3y3izqyx.paperform.coWatch the full video replay of this training here: https://event.webinarjam.com/go/replay/84/py45lb4nh2wsl6cqCONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FAKTRconceptINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FAKTREDUCATIONLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/faktrPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/FAKTR

My guest today is Beatrice Redi. Beatrice is a Positive Leadership Facilitator, an Executive Coach, and a Chief Happiness Officer. Before turning to full-time coaching and leadership development, Beatrice worked for 28 years in global corporations in the Pharmaceutical sector as a leader in Marketing and Sales functions, both industry and consulting side. While working in global management roles in the commercial arena, she adopted a coaching leadership style that facilitated and empowered people to bring their best selves to work and create resilient, collaborative, enthusiastic multicultural, and cross-functional teams. Her raison d'être has now become to help people find their purpose, re-connect with their uniqueness and strengths, develop these and flourish. She has a B.A. in Humanities from King's College, London University, and an M.B.A from SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan. In addition, she's qualified with one of Europe's top business schools INSEAD with their “Leading in a Transforming World” certification. She is a certified coach with the  International Coaching Federation Coach, and an EIA Practitioner with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and a Certified Chief Happiness Officer with the Italian Institute for Positive Organizations (IIPO). Apart from her work, Beatrice enjoys walking in nature, trekking up mountains, and undertaking creative activities, especially photography and videomaking. She is happily married and blessed with two spitfire children. Beatrice and I met recently through mutual work opportunities and when we began to explore recording a podcast conversation, we clicked easily and I knew we'd have a fantastic time. Beatrice shares pieces of her journey as she has sought to find and develop meaning in her life and developing her authentic self.  The time of covid was a game changer for her… there was job loss, sickness, dissonance.  And this really pushed Beatrice on a deep dive to self-discovery and getting back in touch with her core values.  Beatrice, thank you for sharing with us today.  Thank you for bringing your wisdom, your authenticity, your happiness and gratitude to the conversation and stories you shared.  You are a beautiful light in the world.  Thank you for reminding us to move through life with love.Connect with Beatrice:LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/beatriceredi)Website (https://beatriceredi.com/)Schedule a call (https://calendly.com/beatrice_redi)Make Life Less Difficult

LGBTQ+ and Healthcare: What you Need to KnowFAKTR Podcast Episode 47Featuring: Phillipa Oakley, MChiro, PgCert, LRCC (Pain), MRCCEPISODE SUMMARYIf I were to ask most any healthcare provider if they offer the same level of care across the board to their patients, most would answer with a resounding YES, being offended that I even asked the question.Today, we will learn why providing the same great care to all your patients may still leave your LGBTQ+ patients needing more. In this two-part training, we will discuss some of the key barriers that prevent members of the LGBTQ+ community from accessing equitable and affirming healthcare. We will also cover some of the often overlooked practicalities of providing hands-on care to patients, such as differential diagnoses, impact of hormone therapies and the role Chiropractors can play in supporting LGBTQ+ patients at every step of their journey.​​​​​​​ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:Our guest speaker is Phillippa Oakley, the clinical director of Acorn Health, an award-winning inter-disciplinary clinic based in the United Kingdom, and through Oakley Coaching enjoys working with practitioners to help them develop their soft skills and improve their outcomes from care with coaching and motivational interviewing skills.Philippa graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic and was awarded the RCC's prize for best research project for her work into how thoughts and feelings surrounding back pain can impact a patient's response to care. She began her career working for a group of private clinics with an NHS AQP contract, completing a Post Graduate Certification in Professional Development (Chiropractic) with the AECC and receiving the Graham Heale Award for Outstanding Postgraduate Training Candidate.Philippa holds a SFEDI Level 5 Diploma in Personal Performance Coaching (Distinction), is a Professional Member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and is a Coach and Mentor with the NHS Leadership Academy.This Episode Sponsored by: This episode is sponsored by FAKTR. Our Full 2023 course schedule has now been released and dates are open for registration. Click the link below to learn more and reserve your spot at one of our upcoming hands-on training courses.Register online here: https://tinyurl.com/FAKTR-2023Interested in Learning more from Oakley Coaching?The team at Oakley Coaching offers one-on-one coaching and mentorship, group trainings and self-guided online courses on topics for healthcare providers including communication skills, motivational interviewing, health coaching, and LGBTQ+ diversity, equity and inclusionLearn more here: https://oakleycoach.com/LINKS:Submit your questions for an upcoming Q&A episode here: https://2earrqgh.paperform.coWant to stay informed about upcoming events, special offers, new products, courses and more? Click the link below to get on our email list (you'll be glad you did): https://dsb2mjfm.paperform.co/Interested in having Southeast Professional Education Group help with your upcoming event? Schedule a call with a member of our team here: https://3y3izqyx.paperform.coWatch the full video replay of this training here: https://event.webinarjam.com/go/replay/84/py45lb4nh2wsl6cqCONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FAKTRconceptINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FAKTREDUCATION/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/faktrPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/FAKTR

Welcome to the 63rd Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Priya and Ramesh from India. This is the first time we will be featuring a "

Eine vom European Mentoring and Coaching Council 2018 durchgeführte Studie zeigt, dass kognitives Verhaltenscoaching in Großbritannien von 35% der Coaches genutzt wird und damit zu den meistgenutzten Coachingansätzen gehört. Dagegen fristet es in Deutschland mit nur 5% der Coaches ein Mauerblümchendasein. Dabei bietet kognitives Verhaltenscoaching gerade heute, wo langjährig bewährte Ansätze in Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft nicht mehr funktionieren und neues Verhalten entwickelt werden muss, interessante Ansätze, um Menschen dauerhaft wieder auf die Erfolgsspur zu bringen. In diesem Podcast erklärt der kognitive Verhaltenscoach Felix Müller (ACC), was dieser Ansatz umfasst und wie er wirkt, so dass dauerhafte Verhaltensänderung gelingt. Felix Müller ist 56 Jahre alt, 30 Jahre glücklich verheiratet und stolzer Vater zweier erwachsener Kinder. Er hat Studienabschlüsse der Universität St. Gallen, einen MBA an der amerikanischen Duke University und 35 Jahre internationale Führungserfahrung. Seit neun Jahren coacht er primär Führungskräfte auf der Grundlage seiner Masterstudien zu Coaching und Verhaltensänderung an der Henley Business School in Großbritannien und spezialisiert sich auf die Beseitigung von Dauerstress, der schädlichen Form von Stress, die 30% Leistungsverlust mit sich bringt. Damit dieses Herzensthema möglichst viele Menschen erreicht, hat er unlängst die „Aktion gegen Dauerstress“ (www.gegen-dauerstress.de) gegründet, die ab November 2022 auch ein Bildungsprogramm zum „kognitiven Verhaltenscoach gegen Dauerstress“ anbietet.

In today's episode, I met with someone who has a large well of wisdom learned from a journey of incredible pain and adversity. A humble, heart-centred person who walks his talk and has found a way to heal his self-perception and help countless others.He's a maverick of passion and uniqueness, and brings all of his gifts into his world of mental health well-being and helping organisations evolve through focussing on our unique individuality.Here's a summary of what we discussed:5:50 - who  he serves8:10 - experts aren't created overnight12:23 - academic vs experiential expertise13:30 - his background & journey31:00 - celebrate the 1/2 step53:45 - the outlaw or maverickand much more...Enjoy!Here's some information about our guest:Craig Fearn, CEO & Founder Lighthouse MentoringI'm Craig Fearn MEd BSc Hons PGCE QTLS EMCC (Professional) ABMPP. I have over 15 years' experience as a mental health and wellbeing mentor and trainer. I am a qualified teacher with many years of management experience in various industries, as well as a Wellbeing Ambassador for the Institute of Directors, Senior member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, Principal Practitioner for the Association of Business Psychology. I hold the international gold standard qualifications, ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and Mental Health First Aid. It is my passion to support others. I have personally lived, and still live with, the looming spectre of mental health difficulties, and know first-hand the importance of early intervention. Having suffered personally from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, stress and Chronic Cluster Headaches, I have an excellent understanding of the challenges faced by others. I come from a position of empathy, not simply sympathy.Something Interesting About YouI have never been on a podcastContact:www.linkedin.com/in/craig-fearn1www.lighthousementoring.co.ukHere's some information about my co-host:Koray SerbestFounder & CEO, Go Beyond Globalhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/korayserbest/Here's how you can get in touch with the 6 Star Community:Simply go to https://community.6star.business to learn more and sign up. The purpose of the 6 Star Business is to bring together purpose-minded business owners who want to create more impact in the world, live with more purpose, and rise above traditional methods of doing business. We do this by fostering 6 Star Leaders and creating a space for them to shine.If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at contact@6star.business  Your host,  Aveline

Today, TribePod interviews an expert on the topic of leadership - Hannah Balogun. Questions asked in this podcast: Do HR and politics converge in the UK workplace? Should today's HR practitioners require therapist credentials to do their jobs? What is the difference between a leader and a boss? What makes a great leader? Can you nurture someone into a great leader or are great leaders simply born? What is the most difficult part of being an HR leader? What part does emotional intelligence play in leadership? How can organizations enhance performance development? How does company culture impact company leadership? How do you nurture talent? About Our Guest: Hannah Balogun has over 20 years' experience working in Human Resources in the UK and internationally. She is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) and a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a credentialed Coach and a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a Member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), a credentialed NLP Business Practitioner and an accredited Achieving Communication Excellence (ACE) Licensee. She uses her people and coaching expertise to provide a solid basis of engagement for leaders, teams, organizations, and individuals to achieve long lasting improvements in performance, development, and communication strategies. This enables the embodiment of self-awareness, behavioral change, goal clarifications, the achievement of development and career objectives whilst unlocking potential, leading to continuous growth. Connect with Hanna at: https://www.hannahbalogun.com/ ... Download free HR resources designed to make your work life a little bit easier. Employer Brand Budget Template, Cost of Unfilled Jobs Calculator, Diversity Statement Examples, Creative Recruiting Strategies and more... https://proactivetalent.com/downloadables ### --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/proactivetalent/message

Brian Underhill, Ph.D., PCC is the Founder and CEO of CoachSource, the world's largest executive coaching firm, with over 1,100 coaches worldwide. He is also the co-editor of Coach Me! Your Personal Board of Directors, and Mastering Executive Coaching, the author of Executive Coaching for Results: The Definitive Guide to Developing Organizational Leaders, and author of numerous articles, chapters, and blogs in the coaching field. Brian is an internationally sought-after speaker, with presentations on 6 continents, including The Conference Board, International Coaching Federation (international and regional events), European Mentoring and Coaching Council, Asia Pacific Alliance of Coaches, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Society of Consulting Psychology, World Business and Executive Coach Summit, Organization Development Network, and regional SHRM, ATD and other events. Brian was nominated as a Thinkers50 Leading Global Coach in 2019, is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Div.13 - Society for Consulting Psychology), and holds a Ph.D. and MS in Organizational Psychology. Brian resides in Silicon Valley where he enjoys racquetball, plays music as a worship leader and spends time with his family. www.coachsource.com  

In this interview, we talk with Paul Crick about his article "Tipping Point. The opportunity for reinvention."We will discuss how our relationship to work is changing as a result of the pandemic.  The enforced pause has provided many of us with the opportunity to become more aware of how we spend out time and energy, to question the nature of our ingrained habits and routines, and to consider what is most important to us.  Many people are reconsidering how they will live life, what they want and what they are willing to tolerate. We are at a tipping point where there is opportunity for reinvention.  Paul is the Founder and Managing Partner of his own leadership development consultancy, The Elevate Partnership. He specializes in helping leaders and leadership teams to expand their inner character and capacity to enable them to lead at their next level.He also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for The Adagio College of Performing Arts and until recently served on the board of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, UK as Professional Development Director.Paul has been a management consultant, coach, educator, facilitator and trainer for over 20 years working around the world with Fortune 500 and Times 250 corporations, public sector institutions and voluntary organizations for PriceWaterhouseCoopers, CapGemini and IBM. He has taught and coached leaders individually and in groups, across 22 countries up to and including C-Level Executives. Watch the full interview by clicking here. Find the full article here:  https://bit.ly/MTA-PaulCrickThe Elevate Partnership:  theelevatepartnership.com Grab your free issue of choice Magazine here - https://choice-online.com/In this episode, I talk with Paul about his article published in our March 2022  issue.

David Clutterbuck, a coaching pioneer, author of over 70 books and a co-founder of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council,  joins Claudia Day in this fascinating conversation about using the ever-evolving technology in coaching. David highlights the fun and serious aspects of using technology, such as VR for coaching, the emerging ethical issues and what an effective partnership with AI might look like. “Ethics is a state of mind, not just a bunch of rules."   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://associationforcoaching.site-ym.com/page/technology_and_innovation_podcast_David_Clutterbuck

P Venkatesh and Bala Asirvatham pcc (icf), sp (emcc) Bala is a HR Strategy and Transformation Leader, strategic advisor and organizational coach, to Business and HR Leaders and their teams. He is currently the Global Head of HR Strategy and Transformation at Vanderlande. He is a certified and accredited Senior Practitioner Leadership and Executive Coach with European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Enterprise Agile Coach with IC Agile. He is also a Coach Mentor and a Coach Supervisor. He works and lives with his family from Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

David Clutterbuck, co-founder and lifetime ambassador of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, has authored over 70 books and is visiting professor at 4 universities. Getting down and dirty: Coaches ignore politics at their peril Politics plays a major role in every part of our lives. Although as coaches we like to see ourselves as above the murk of political intrigue, the reality is that we cannot avoid politics (with a small “p”), whether it is in helping our clients navigate through the complexities of organizational loyalties, the rivalries between professional bodies, or how we position our own coaching practice versus those of competitors. If we want to be authentic, we can't be political. Yet we can't survive without being politically aware and politically astute. So, what does this mean for us in how we manage ourselves and our client relationships? And in how we help clients remain authentic in sometimes toxic organizational environments? What political dilemmas do coaches commonly encounter and what challenges do these provide for us? In this pre-summit webinar, we shall explore all these questions and more.

30/11/2021 - 18h00 Palestrante: Margarete Damares contatos - margarethdamares@gmail.com // (11) 99822-1589 Corretora de imóveis (CRECI 202.182) , formada em Desenvolvimento Humano e Transações Imobiliárias, Professional Master Coach Certification, Professional Executive Coach Certification, Leader Coach Certification e Professional Coach Certification, certificado pela SLAC -Sociedade Latino Americana de Coaching, International Association of Coaching, pela European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC), pela Professional Coaching Alliance (PCA) e pela Association for Coaching USA. Analista em Assessment pela ATools em: Sixseconds (Inteligência Emocional), Assess (Competências Comportamentais) e DiSC (Análise Comportamental). Estudos e pesquisas baseados em Padrões de Comportamento Humano, Inteligência Emocional, Competências e Habilidades, Gestão de Pessoas na atualidade e, atualmente, na elevação do valor do profissional do mercado imobiliário. Tema: E.V.P. - Elevação do Valor Pessoal Vivemos em um tempo no qual é fundamental termos a consciência de nosso real valor, de quem, de fato, nós somos, onde estamos e aonde queremos chegar. A consciência plena de tudo isso tem um grande impacto em nossa vida pessoal e profissional. O corretor de imóveis que deseja crescer e se destacar cada vez mais na profissão, precisa elevar o seu valor pessoal. O E.V.P. é um processo simples, interessante, real e inteligente, que, posto em prática, com pequenas mudanças diárias, é capaz de trazer grandes transformações.

As you know, I believe mindset to be more than half the battle when we're confronting change, especially when it comes to our health. This is why I wanted to chat with a mindset expert! Stephani Hepburn is one of the UK's leading transformational Master Life Coaches, specialising in helping frustrated corporate professionals build profitable, purpose-driven online businesses, doing work they love, so they no longer need to rely on their corporate pay cheque and set themselves up for a highly profitable life on THEIR terms. She works with professionals, corporates and early-stage entrepreneurs internationally and is a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council at Master Level. We talk about: How our mindset impacts our success What the most common mental blocks are How we can identify & combat our limiting beliefs Specific tools/strategies that are most helpful for improving mindset Resources: Website: mindsetsuccess.co/bio Instagram: @mindsetsuccess.co Podcast: anchor.fm/mindsetsuccess Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/mindsetsuccess.co or facebook.com/groups/purposetoprofit To access your free guide to the mindset strategies: dreamlifeplanner.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nurtureme/message

Myles Downey has been playing tennis all his life. But now, at the age of 62, he is relearning to play the game in a way that's aligned with his identity and his unique take on genius.A global authority on performance, coaching and leadership, and the author of classic coaching tomes such as Effective Modern Coaching, Myles says tennis has been instrumental in shaping his view of people and how they learn.In our fascinating conversation, he describes the transformative experience of reading Timothy Gallwey's The Inner Game of Tennis, and how that led him on a path towards demonstrating the principles of coaching to more people than anyone else ever has.Having been at the forefront of business coaching for over three decades, Myles explains why Leader Performance is now his major focus, and how he developed the Enabling Genius model and put together a project team to look at the area of genius, which he wrote about in his book Enabling Genius – A Mindset for Success in the 21st Century.In this episode, we talk about:The vital shift from instruction to focusing on each individual's ability to learn for themselvesWhat Myles thinks are the two most useful coaching questionsWhy coaches must look beyond the individual goals of each client The Boost Leadership mobile learning platform that Myles has helped to developMoving from 'command and control' to 'align and enable' and the battle between love and willIn a world hung up on control and codification, Myles is a compelling advocate for the power of self-expression, creativity and innovation, and his passion is impossible to ignore.For more information about Myles, visit http://mylesdowney.com/, or email him at myles@mylesdowney.com.For information about Robbie's wider work and writing, visit www.robbieswalecoaching.com.Music by My Good Man William: listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KmeQUcTbeE31uFynHQLQgTo support the Coach's Journey, visit www.patreon.com/thecoachsjourney and to join the Coach's Journey Community visit www.thecoachsjourney.com/communityThings and people we mentioned (that you might be interested in):- Myles giving a full coaching session on the JMJ YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDCKgvuHZKQ - The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey https://theinnergame.com/inner-game-books/the-inner-game-of-tennis/- The Alexander Partnership https://www.thealexanderpartnership.com/about-us/ - Enabling Genius, and Effective Modern Coaching by Myles Downey http://mylesdowney.com/writing/ - George Kelly and his Personal Construct Theory https://www.verywellmind.com/george-kelly-biography-2795498 - Roberto Assagioli https://psychosynthesistrust.org.uk/7-remarkable-facts-about-roberto-assagioli/ - Ken Wilber https://integrallife.com/who-is-ken-wilber/ - Werner Erhard http://www.wernererhard.com/ - Waking Up The Workplace podcast http://www.wakinguptheworkplace.com/ - Alan Fine https://theinnergame.com/alan-fine-developing-the-grow-model/- Sir John Whitmore https://www.performanceconsultants.com/sir-john-whitmore - McKinsey https://www.mckinsey.com/ - The School of Coaching https://www.theschoolofcoaching.com/ - Ken Wilber's pre/trans fallacy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Wilber#Pre/trans_fallacy- Heather Dawson https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-dawson-79b09169/- Praesta coaching https://www.praesta.co.uk/ - The European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) https://www.emccglobal.org/ - The International Coaching Federation (ICF) https://coachingfederation.org/ - Eddie Jones https://www.englandrugby.com/england/senior-men/squad/eddie-jones - ActionCOACH https://www.actioncoach.com/- Boost Leadership http://playboostnow.com/- George Kelly Shaper Of: Personal Meaning, by Trevor Butt https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/9780230008410 - Inner Tennis: Playing the Game, by Timothy Gallwey https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Inner_Tennis.html?id=G3G1AAAAIAAJ&redir_esc=y - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's TED talk on flow https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_flow_the_secret_to_happiness?language=en

What is your attitude about  aging? Do you view it as a  privilege of passage or a negative occurrence that must simply be endured?   I am thrilled to bring on a special guest, Bev Thorogood, for a conversation on redefining our beliefs about the aging process. . You'll want to listen in, take notes… AND get ready for many ‘aha' moments.   We talk about:

Series 11 continues with our fantastic guest Paddy Barr who has over 25 years international leadership experience in Operations, Supply Chain & Strategic Management, he has held senior roles in Ireland, the UK & the USA in the airline, FMCG & IT industry sectors. He is currently the owner & Managing Partner of Barr Performance Coaching. His clients are predominantly senior leaders in both domestic and international enterprises ranging in scale from Micro SMEs to major multi-nationals. Prior to taking on his current role Paddy was a Senior Director at Microsoft with responsibility for leading a major operating model change program. Previously in Microsoft he had responsibility for leading the Global OEM physical & digital Supply Chain Team. Prior to joining Microsoft Paddy attained an MBA from University College Dublin and held senior Supply Chain and Procurement management positions in Diageo and British Airways. He is passionate about leadership development and performance management and has attained post graduate qualifications in Business Mentoring and Leadership Coaching. He is a member of the Enterprise Ireland Mentor Panel, a faculty member of the Irish Management Institute, and a member of The European Mentoring & Coaching Council. He is an International Coach Federation certified coach and joined the board of the ISPCC in July 2016. His book “The Successful Career Toolkit” – a quickfire guide to mastering business skills, was published by Kogan Page in May 2019. It was translated into Chinese in March 2020, the audio version was published in April 2021. His 2nd book on Effective Strategic Sourcing will be published in June 2022. Patrick is married with two sons, he lives in Dublin.

Today my guest is Paddy Barr. Paddy has over 25 years international leadership experience in Operations, Supply Chain & Strategic Management, he has held senior roles in Ireland, the UK & the USA in the airline, FMCG & IT industry sectors. He is currently the owner & Managing Partner of Barr Performance Coaching. His clients are predominantly senior leaders in both domestic and international enterprises ranging in scale from Micro SMEs to major multi-nationals. Prior to taking on his current role Paddy was a Senior Director at Microsoft with responsibility for leading a major operating model change program. Previously in Microsoft he had responsibility for leading the Global OEM physical & digital Supply Chain Team. Prior to joining Microsoft Paddy attained an MBA from University College Dublin and held senior Supply Chain and Procurement management positions in Diageo and British Airways. He is passionate about leadership development and performance management and has attained post graduate qualifications in Business Mentoring and Leadership Coaching. He is a member of the Enterprise Ireland Mentor Panel, a faculty member of the Irish Management Institute, and a member of The European Mentoring & Coaching Council. He is an International Coach Federation certified coach and joined the board of the ISPCC in July 2016. His book “The Successful Career Toolkit” – a quickfire guide to mastering business skills, was published by Kogan Page in May 2019. It was translated into Chinese in March 2020, the audio version was published in April 2021. His 2nd book on Effective Strategic Sourcing will be published in June 2022. Patrick is married with two sons, he lives in Dublin.

Fiona Buckley, a work behaviourist and International Key Note speaker joins the workplace podcast to discuss the evolution of coaching through the pandemic. This special episode was broadcast live from the 10th annual EMCC conference. EMCC, The European Mentoring and Coaching Council has over ten thousand members globally. Fiona who is an executive, empowerment and performance coach, discusses the trends, insights and experiences from  the 250+ coaching sessions delivered during the pandemic alone) Fiona was perfectly poised when the pandemic abruptly turned our working lives upside down, as she isHybrid/Virtual work expert. Fiona is also the Dublin Solo Business Winner 2021.

Sonata Kucin joins our host William Corless to discuss creating a culture of mentoring in the workplace. Sonata is a Mentoring Culture Consultant, Program Manager, Mentor, Conference speaker, a member of the International Mentoring Association  (IMA) and European Mentoring and Coaching Council  (EMCC). More than ten years ago, Sonata started her Mentoring Journey.One day at work, she was trying to solve a problem that she had with her team. She realized that the reason for this was one Mentor. Then Sonata acknowledged how powerful Mentoring is. In both ways. Positive and negative.So, she has faced the negative impact of Mentoring, and, as a manager, she had to do something. Sonata decided to look more deeply at what Mentoring is. There she started. She designs Mentoring programs or collaborates in building a Mentoring Culture for different companies. In this episode we gain insights on the following: Peer mentoring Mentoring vs coaching Reverse mentoring Being a champion and an advocate Benefits of mentoring What organisations can learn about implementing a culture of mentoring Choosing your mentor wisely Mentor selection criteria Managing expectations of the mentor relationship Supports for the mentors themselves Ideal mentoring programme Listener Giveaway. Sonata is offering a free 30 min consultations for the first five companies who will contact her after listening to this podcast.   More about Sonata Kucin you can find on her website www.mentoring-culture.com

Dr Peter Spurrier is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) practitioner, specialising in TEAM-CBT and a Professional Holistic (Well-Being, “Life”, Executive) CoachIn 2011, having been a GP for 30 years, a GP mentor and trainer for 15 years and an appraiser for 10 years, Peter decided to train in CBT and subsequently gained BABCP accreditation and he is an accredited Coach Practitioner with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.In this podcast we talk to Peter about all aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)  from its inception and early practice to cutting edge TEAM CBT. We explore what CBT is and the benefits and results of therapy on various mental health and life issues. We dig in to the detail on what a TEAM CBT therapy session involves from the first consultation and the methods and interventions that deliver great outcomes.We discuss how Dr David Burns, adjunct professor emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the author of bestselling books such as Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, The Feeling Good Handbook and Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety has pioneered new techniques of TEAM CBT.As a bonus, we also reveal the biggest secret to effective and meaningful communication.Teams CBT UK practitioners More info on Dr Peter Spurrier Information on TEAM CBT and Dr David Burns

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with qualified Executive Coach, Chair for "Women in Wholesale" and the Chief Commercial Officer for the DCS Group - Clare Bocking. From running the foodservice and wholesale divisions for Britvic to being a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, Clare has had an extremely successful 25 years of commercial leadership experience in the Food & Drink industry. Clare and I discuss her career journey to date, what motivates her daily and the traits she believes have helped along the way. Clare tells us about how her unique amount of energy and creativity coupled with her desire to always find solutions has consistently held her in good stead through the years. We also talk about the importance of mentoring and coaching which Clare believes can help tap into an individual's full potential and set them on the right trajectory. We talk about "Women in Wholesale" - an important movement that addresses gender imbalance in the wholesale sector and gives businesses and individuals the tools they need to ‘Inspire, support and progress' more women in wholesale and to achieve much-needed gender diversity. Lastly, we gain Clare's insight into how the business has been affected through the pandemic, the measures they had to put in place and the obstacles they had to overcome. Join us as we discuss how Clare's priorities have shifted over the past 18 months, her thoughts on good leadership, tips and career advice for those just starting out and the importance of new thinking and diversity in the workplace. Here are some key topics we discussed through the episode: 2:50 Discussing Clare's 25 Successful Years in the Industry 3:36 Career Reflection and The Traits That Have Contributed to Clare's Success 5:20 The Importance of Mentoring and Coaching 6:47 “Women in Wholesale” and rectifying Gender Imbalance 12:00 Business during Covid: The Impact, Obstacles and Creative Solutions 17:50 The Principles That Underpin Good Leadership 19:38 Tips on Organising and Prioritising Work Load 25:46 Career Advice and The Importance of Being Happy Enjoy! As ever, if you'd like to get in touch you can reach me at Jonathan.ohagan@leaderexecutivesearch.com

Wendy Nicholls is the founder of The Affinity Coach. A major part of her career in leadership development in corporate environments was becoming an internal coach, enabling people to reach their goals by focusing on their talents and performance. Her industry experience includes 20 years in learning and development roles within large blue chip organisations in the financial and professional service sectors. She's faced numerous challenges and setbacks in her career, including being made redundant a few times, which led to her interest in resilience and helping people adapt to change. She's recently set up her own company, and her core aim is to create a learning environment where you can connect with what's important to you, and where it's safe to experiment, test and consider new approaches. That's when magic happens. People and their wellbeing is at the heart of what Wendy does, enabling individuals to build on their unique strengths, improve performance, enhance relationships and develop skills to enrich their lives. Wendy is a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) accredited to Practitioner level, and is a member of the Institute of Leadership and Management (InstLM). She has an AoEC Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching, is an Accredited Practitioner with the Resilience Engine and is a Mental Health First Aider. She is also an accredited Mental Fitness Coach with Cognomie. As part of her coaching, Wendy also uses a variety of psychometric instruments, including Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI), Hogan, Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQi and EQi-360), and SHL Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ). She continues to develop through research and practice in Mindfulness, Nutrition & Wellbeing. You can find Wendy at: www.theaffinitycoach.co.uk LinkedIn: Wendy Nicholls | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-affinity-coach-ltd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marieoldfield/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marieoldfield/support

Lise brings over a decade of hands-on, executive-level experience, most recently as Director for Organisational Design and Change Management at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London. Currently, she is a Lecturer, Organisational Consultant, Executive Coach and Supervisor with clients across the globe. She teaches Design Thinking and Leading in Complexity at Sciences Po Paris and Leading Self, Others, and Change at Anant University in India. Lise is the Founder of the School of Change Coach Training Programme and Labs as well as co-Founder and Partner of Both& Partners, an organisational consultancy with a twist. She is a Professional Certified Coach with the ICF and trains towards becoming a Supervisor for coaches and consultants with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. Moreover, she volunteers as Board Director for Thought Leadership with the UK Chapter of the ICF and as a team member of the ICF Zurich squad in Switzerland. More information is available on https://www.profound-consulting.com/, https://www.both-and-partners.org and https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisebruynooghe. - What brought Lise to coaching? - What has changed for her and others as a result? - What is a metaphor for her coaching approach? - What does VIA mean and how does she apply it? - What trends does Lise see in coaching? - What are her recommendations to coaches who just started their practice? - What does Lise regret and would have started earlier if she had known? Interview: Matthias Läubli, June 2021

Trev is currently a Full Time Reservist within the Royal Air Force. He is currently a Squadron Leader Training Officer and has undertaken various roles within the Royal Air Force since joining in 1985; these roles include being a Physical Training Instructor and Physical Education Officer. He has undertaken posts such as Officer Commanding Force Development Training Centre Fairbourne, where he was responsible for Adventurous (Outdoor) Personal Development Training of all Royal Air Forces basic entry students. In 2015, he was fortunate to be posted back to the Royal Air Force School of Physical Training as Officer Commanding; a privilege as an ex Physical Training Instructor. Since joining in 1985, he has represented the Royal Air Force Swimming Association competitively against the Royal Navy and the Army in the annual Inter-Service Competition without missing a single year. Whilst focusing during his early years within the Royal Air Force Swimming Team on pool-based swimming and water polo competitions, he found that he was extremely successful within the open water discipline of swimming. As an open water swimmer, he managed to successfully complete swims such as: the English Channel as a solo - recording the fastest swim of 1992, completing eight English Channel relays including a World Record (the only team to swim from Belgium to England) and finally, a solo swim around Manhattan Island, New York in 2000 - in doing so becoming the first British serviceman to complete both the English Channel and Manhattan Island swims Whilst focusing on the physical development of personnel during his early career, is he now focusing on the cognitive domain, gaining a bachelors in Post Compulsory Education and a masters in Education. He has also gained post graduate certificates in Strategic Leadership and Change Management and is currently studying for a Doctorate in Education focusing on mentoring within the Royal Air Force. He is currently a member and research volunteer for the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, is one of the founders of the Armed Forces and Veterans Specialist Interest Group and is the first international student to be accepted onto the Military Mentors eMMissary programme in the United States. Basic format – 20 minutes to help you on your leadership journey PLEASE ENJOY Make sure you follow/subscribe to my social media platforms - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/STARDevelopmentuk/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-waddington-1882b4aa/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stuart_waddington/?hl=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/LeadershipWhatsonyourmind Spotify - #Leadership – What's on your mind? See you next week…..

Ak is a Certified Master Practitioner Coach and Mentor and founding President of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council Asia Pacific Region. He is Director of Perth based Beckon Business – Coaching, Mentoring & Consulting. Prior to Beckon, he was a Partner and a Senior Coach with AltusQ where he was also a Director and Deputy Chairman from 2008 to 2010, having started with AltusQ (then Shirlaws) in February 2002. With over 20 years of full-time coaching experience behind him, Ak works with Boards, Senior Executives, Teams, Business Units and owners of Mid- Tier businesses on their commercial, cultural and personal growth. Based in Western Australia, Ak's clients include a diverse range of Resource Industry (Hard Rock & Oil and Gas) businesses as well as businesses servicing that industry. He also coaches businesses within other industry sectors including Banking, Financial Planning, Accounting, Property Development, Legal, Biotechnology, Government (Federal, State & Local), Health & Education Sectors, Real Estate, Engineering and Construction, Advertising, Hospitality, IT, and Manufacturing. Together with fellow business partner Vanessa Fudge, Ak has developed a Corporate Mentoring ‘white label' program which has been used in corporations and industry bodies across Australia. He has co-authored two chapters, “Mentoring Across an Industry – the Recruitment Industry in Australia & NZ case study” published in the 2017 Sage Handbook of Mentoring (Clutterbuck et.al), and “Can a ‘white-fella' be mentored using ‘black-fella' wisdom?” a case study on alternative coaching modalities in the Australia/Pacific region, in “Coaching & Mentoring in the Asia Pacific” published by Routledge 2018. Ak is entrepreneurial at heart, having started up and sold businesses in the HR Advisory and General Management outsourcing sectors. He is co-founder of Second Squared and WayFinder Capital, focused on building the eco-system around, and bringing the Search Fund investment class to Australia. In December 2019, together with Second Squared Co-Founder Lui Pangiarella, Ak published “A Mind for Acquisition – Preparing Yourself to Buy Your Business.” Business Website  https://www.beckonbusiness.com/ LinkedIn Page/Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/akram-sabbagh/

"And I'm interested, fascinated by, both how businesses work and how people work in them. And it's great to see things move and to see some things go back two steps before they go forward". John Shinnick.    John Shinnick dropped out of university to get away from accounting. He wanted to work with people - but he found his way back to accountancy after a cousin of his told him: "Numbers don't make decisions. People do." His cousin also said he would spend most of his time dealing with people's fears and aspirations. John kept getting drawn back to how people think and got onto a trail of trying to understand more about how people do things and while working as a partner in a global accountancy practice John studied NLP and Hypnotherapy. He talks about the work he does now in coaching, mentoring and advising. We discuss the fears leaders have, groupthink, language, learning styles and change. John also shares some stories to illustrate how people cannot not communicate and how he speaks 93% of all languages.    John Shinnick works with entrepreneurial people and businesses who recognise that there is a tension between reward and risk and who want to get the best out of their ideas and people. He has an accounting and advisory backgrounds but his focus has largely been on commercial negotiation and strategy and getting the very best out of people and teams. He is an NLP Practitioner, holds European Mentoring and Coaching Council certification and advised entrepreneurial minds as a partner in a global accounting firm for 25 years. He is also a NED and Board Advisor.   Connect with John: On LinkedIn Through his website   Resources Mentioned:  Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) Honey and Mumford Learning Styles Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka Dunbar Number (BBC Article: why-we-can-only-maintain-150-relationships)  

My guest lives in Somerset in the UK with her two dogs.In 2020 she left a thriving career in HR behind to fully commit to coaching and supervision. She now is the ‘Coach in Nature' with Nature — or “Mrs N” as she likes to call her — as her business partner.To become the ‘Coach in Nature' she earned a Master in Science degree in Coaching and Behavioural Change in 2018.She is accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council as a Senior Practitioner. She's a member of several professional coaching bodies and a qualified coach supervisor.All this is to say, that my guest is extremely qualified to do what she does.She helps her clients recognise and leverage their strengths and talents to develop an authentic leadership style and do so in tandem with her business partner and co-creator, Mrs N.We first 'met' online at a Climate Coaching Alliance webinar and then connected on LinkedIn. There she stands out not just with her compelling content, but also for the way she writes her name. Nature has even made her way there; her LinkedIn name has a tree and an owl emoji in it.It is very clear how much Nature means to her and that it's not just another tool in her coaching bag. Nature is an integral part of her life and her work.She is the host of the brilliantly named podcast ‘Thought Garden' on which she reaches out to promote personal development with mother Nature and human nature in mind.Her solo sessions and guests offer thoughts to ponder as you wander.Ideal for listening to on walks or to use as thinking points when lockdown dinner conversations run a bit dry.You can find more extensive notes (including links to books, music and movies mentioned) on the episode page on the Dare Greatly Coaching website

My guest today is an adventurer, coach, supervisor and entrepreneur.She started her career however in the world of marketing, planning and delivering direct marketing campaigns for brands like British Sky Broadcasting, Volvo and the British Heart Foundation.In the second half of the 1990's she shifted her focus somewhat and founded an agency specialising in direct marketing recruitment.Between 2001 and 2008 she took a break from what is often called professional life to — as she herself puts it — “learn to be a mum”.Once she had that sort of figured out, she had a brief stint in local politics as a political group leader. My guest then became a fulltime coach specialising in one-on-one coaching of individuals in corporate environments helping them become more effective leaders.In 2018 she founded her own coaching practice ‘Wild Leadership'. Working with and in Nature she coaches leaders to develop capacity and presence. Nature that by the way is not just surroundings in which her coaching takes place, but also the Nature of her clients themselves.My guest has a Master of Science in Executive Coaching, a Post-graduate degree in Coaching & Development,. She is an Ashridge Accredited Coach and a Member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.She is a passionate adventurer and lover of Nature who has hiked long distances. Her favourite place is the French Alps.You can find more extensive notes (including links to books, music and movies mentioned) on the episode page on the Dare Greatly Coaching website

In today's podcast: Over 40 and Involuntary Childless - How I've Thrived Regardless, Sophia Andeh and I discuss not only how she's gone on to thrive in her life, but also how she now coaches  people who find themselves in a similar situation. Sophia’s mission is to help women who are childless not by choice to reclaim their sense of self and move from existing, to truly living whole and fulfilled lives. In tandem she raises awareness of the societal unconscious bias that marginalises, isolates and strips women of their self-worth and role within society. She integrates her coaching experience, and her ten years of teaching yoga, to create a coaching program to help women transform how they view themselves from the inside out, and re-envision their lives with a renewed sense of purpose. “As a childless women, I am passionate about helping women to realise how much worth and potential they hold within themselves, and how they have a valuable role in society”. Sophia Andeh is a coach and founder of Butterfly and Beyond. She has coached team members in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years, and now has a special interest in coaching to help childless women create a fulfilling life without children. Her Masters research exploring the experience of coaching in childless women received an award from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, UK, for the dissertation with the highest potential for societal benefit. Listen on to find out more.

In this episode we are joined by two incredibly experienced supervisors, Eve Turner and Carole Davidson, to explore why supervision is so important in coaching. The ICF defines coaching supervision as a collaborative learning practice that continually builds the capacity of the coach through reflective dialogue for the benefit of both coaches and clients. Supervision provides coaches with a safe place in which they can reflect on their practice and receive coaching about their coaching approach and support with any challenges, difficulties or ethical considerations. We explore how critical supervision is for coaches working in organisations (it is starting to be used as part of the coach selection criteria), both for external coaches and those internal coaches who often face a challenge regarding boundaries as a result of working inside the organisation. About our guests: Eve Turner is an Accredited Master Executive Coach and Coach Supervisor, and co-founder of the Climate Coaching Alliance. She is also chair of APECS, founder of the Global Supervision Network and author of two books; 'The Heart of Coaching Supervision: Working with Reflection and Self-Care' with Stephen Palmer, and more recently; 'Systemic Coaching: Delivering Value Beyond the Individual‘ with Peter Hawkins. Carole Davidson is an Accredited Supervisor and Senior Coach-Mentor Practitioner and Assessor with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and has extensive experience as a supervisor, especially of internal coaches. She is the author of the book Flying Solo Under 30'. Resources: Eve Turner on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eveturner/ Carole Davidson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroledavidsoncoaching/ Climate Coaching Alliance - https://www.climatecoachingalliance.org/ APECS - https://www.apecs.org/ Global Supervision Network - https://eve-turner.com/global-supervisors-network/ Eve Turner & Stephen Palmer: 'The Heart of Coaching Supervision: Working with Reflection and Self-Care' - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heart-Coaching-Supervision-Reflection-Self-Care/dp/1138729779/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=eve+turner&qid=1606752624&sr=8-3&pldnSite=1 Eve Turner & Peter Hawkins: ‘Systemic Coaching: Delivering Value Beyond the Individual‘ - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Systemic-Coaching-Peter-Hawkins/dp/1138322490/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=systemic+Coaching&qid=1606893489&sr=8-1&pldnSite=1 EMCC - https://emccuk.org/ Carole Davidson: ‘Flying Solo Under 30' - https://bookboon.com/en/flying-solo-under-30-ebook Email us at info@thecoachingquestion.com

Raul talks with Paul Crick, who is the Founder and Managing Partner of his own leadership development consultancy, The Elevate Partnership. He is an EMCC accredited coach (senior practitioner) and has just taken up a voluntary role as the Professional Development Director for European Mentoring and Coaching Council in the UK.    Paul has been a management consultant, coach, educator, facilitator, and trainer for over 20 years working across the world with private, public, and voluntary organizations for PriceWaterhouseCoopers, CapGemini, and IBM.    Paul previously co-led IBM's Global Coaching Community of Practice of 4,000 coaches across 80 countries and served as an Executive Coach in IBM's Professional Coaching Service. He has taught and coached leaders individually and in groups, both inside and outside IBM, across 22 countries up to and including C-Level Executives. Highlights How our brain actually works - 2:46 The uncomfortable feeling we feel - 3:47 The attention mechanism - 6:14 How feelings work - 8:38 Being able to communicate our feelings - 14:20 Not communicating really well - 19:35 Creating unnecessary tension - 21:58 Emotion and rational thought - 22:55 The ability to stand in a moment of pressure - 24:12   Episode Resources Connect with Raul Hernandez Ochoa https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork  https://dogoodwork.io/work-with-raul  https://dogoodwork.io/podcast  Connect with Paul Crick Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulhcrick?lang=en Web: www.theelevatepartnership.com

Katharine Slattery and Aoife O’Brien speak about mentoring: the difference between mentoring and coaching; the benefits of mentoring specifically; what makes an effective mentoring programme. We also talk about the preparation needed for both the mentor and the mentee when it comes to designing and delivering an effective mentoring programme. Katharine Slattery established Mentoring Resources in 2012, to design and deliver in-person and eLearning training programmes for mentors and mentees participating in mentoring programmes in professional, educational and community settings in Ireland. Katharine believes in the power of mentoring in providing an additional level of support for those going through a time of transition and challenge - whether that is starting off in a new level of education, beginning a new role, or striving for professional or personal development. Mentoring Resources also design, implement and manage mentoring programmes for small and large-scale organisations in Ireland. Katharine has worked with several Irish Higher Education Institutions, corporate sector and community sector clients, and other organisations such as the HSE, HIQA and the Law Society of Ireland, and has seen first-hand the benefits to mentees, mentors and the organisation in which mentoring is embedded. Katharine is a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and the Women’s Inspire Network. Katharine holds a B.A. and M.A. in English Literature from the Queen’s University of Belfast, as well as a Professional Practice Certificate in Training Development & Delivery from the Irish Institute of Training and Development. She has just begun a post-graduate Diploma in Business in Executive Management. A mentor provides three Ss – a safe pair of ears, a sounding board, and a source of possible solutions. Amid the noise and competing demands of a workplace environment, it’s not hard to see how the opportunity to have those ears, that sounding board and that source of help could make you ‘Happier At Work’. Katharine’s links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Trainer4Mentors LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharineslattery/ Website: https://www.mentoringresources.ie/ My social links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://twitter.com/Empowerment_IE https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Over 50 and looking for work? Then listen to this.In this special interview, author and consultant, Patrick Barr explains how those aged over 50 years old can confidently compete during these dark days of COVID for work.In a no-holds-barred conversation, Patrick provides tips and techniques to help ensure that age is no longer a barrier to employment.Patrick has over 20 years of international leadership experience. He held senior roles in Ireland, the UK and USA in the airline, FMCG and IT industry sectors. Patrick is a member of the Enterprise Ireland Mentor Panel and The European Mentoring and Coaching Council.He is also the author of the highly successful book: The Successful Career Toolkit (published by Kogan Page).If you are aged over 50 and have felt disillusioned and disheartened with the search for work when up against Millennials, spare a little time to listen to this fascinating episode of Thought and Leaders. Who knows … it could help you make that career break which you richly deserve.(36 minutes listening time).Gabay produces podcasts, social video, journalism and brand insights.Author of 15 books, his work is endorsed by the world’s biggest marketing training body.If you are looking for award-winning content for your brand, or have a story you would like to share with the world, get in touch or DM.reinvent@me.comwww.thoughtandleaders.com

Coaching should empower coachees to discover themselves, realize their potential and connect with their purpose, with the coach as a creative and supportive partner within this journey. While the nature of a coach’s mindset, emotions, and thoughts all have an effect on the coaching relationship, the ‘Being’ of the Coach is the most fundamental aspect of coaching. It defines the quality of the holding space that the coach enables within a coaching partnership, from which possibilities emerge. By default, our self-awareness is often limited to that which we know, and that which we are conscious of not knowing. Ontology opens up a hidden window showing us what we unknowingly don’t know about ourselves. It reveals a space that, although unperceived by us, is often silently commanding us: directing our thoughts and influencing our shifting mental, emotional and physical states. This 125-hour ACTP training program offers a deep journey into this abstract space guided by decades of research from well-known philosophers and ontological experts while aligning with and complementing the coaching competencies specified by the International Coaching Federation and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. Within this immersion of ontological conversations, the participant will find within themselves enhanced awareness and self-expression. Details and Registration: https://learn.coacharya.com/courses/ontology-based-actp-coach-training You can see the recording on our YouTube channel. If you like this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and connect with us on the links below. Thank you for your support!Contact Us https://coacharya.com/contactWebsite https://coacharya.comWebinars https://coacharya.com/events/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/coacharyaYouTube https://youtube.com/c/coacharyaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/CoacharyaTwitter https://twitter.com/coacharyaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/coacharya

Politics plays a major role in every part of our lives. Although as coaches we like to see ourselves as above the murk of political intrigue, the reality is that we cannot avoid politics. In this podcast, David Clutterbuck, co-founder and lifetime ambassador of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council talks about how we can help navigate our client through the complexities of organizational loyalties, the rivalries between professional bodies, or how we position our own coaching practice versus those of competitors. This podcast explores topics such as What is a political dilemma?How do the mental models of politicians differ from others’?Is politics (small p) in the top teams of corporations really that different from Politics (big P) in government and opposition?How do you recognize politics at play?The coach as the power behind the throne — if all power corrupts, do coaches become corrupted by association?The critical difference between being political and being politically awareWhat role can coaches play in helping politicians and leaders in politicized environments be self-honest and make ethical decisions?Can politicians coach and mentor each other?What lessons and pitfalls are there for coaches in the concept of expediency?The ameliorating effect of a bloody-minded executive (Long live Sir Humphrey!)What are the challenges for supervisors, working with coaches whose clients work in a political environment?You can see the recording on our YouTube channel. All slides and links will be available on our blogIf you like this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and connect with us on the links below. Thank you for your support!Contact Us https://coacharya.com/contactWebsite https://coacharya.comWebinars https://coacharya.com/events/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/coacharyaYouTube https://youtube.com/c/coacharyaFacebook https://www.facebook.com/CoacharyaTwitter https://twitter.com/coacharyaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/coacharya

Developing curiosity and asking questions are powerful, especially in changing times or in a crisis. Today, Dr. Diane Hamilton interviews David Clutterbuck, a prolific author and renowned expert in the area of coaching and mentoring. The Co-founder of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council, he is a master of asking the hard questions. He discusses the four reasons why people ask questions and shares how healthy communication in the work environment can bring about productivity. David also shares his knowledge of how curiosity using technology and your emotional intelligence can help develop empathy and help discover true life passions. Also in this episode is Suzi Stich, a Public Speaker, Trainer, and Human Resource Professional who has developed the twelve-step process for resilience. Her background and experiences allowed her to create new approaches to dealing with complex people issues that require resilience, emotional intelligence, and greater problem-solving skills. Her aim is to teach the younger generation and business professionals to help them differentiate emotional education from emotional intelligence. Suzi hopes to educate others to help them deal with their situations in a more positive outlook. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Take The Lead community today:DrDianeHamilton.comDr. Diane Hamilton FacebookDr. Diane Hamilton TwitterDr. Diane Hamilton LinkedInDr. Diane Hamilton YouTubeDr. Diane Hamilton Instagram

  Mia O'Gorman is in the business of people. Fulfilled people.   As an Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant, she has spent nearly her entire career empowering leaders. Find out today what steps she had to take in developing herself, before she could fully embrace her passion.   After pouring effort and endless hours into work at the start of her career, Mia started to notice a shift in her values. As she took on more responsibilities and roles, she found herself venturing further and further away from what excited her. Taking a trying leap of faith, she ventured out into freelancing, betting it all on her desire for freedom and growth.   Today, she sits down to share what she's learned personally and professionally about the development of leaders. With her wealth of experience, Mia offers insights on transitioning employees and leaders of all levels. Listen in to find out how you can be sure your career is aligning with your values and passions.   Key Takeaways: How Leadership Consultant and Coach, Mia O'Gorman, built a career from her passion. How coaching helps all levels of leadership. In what ways your values might influence your own career.   If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts.   Episode Timeline: [00:03] Intro [00:41] Meet Mia Gorman [03:09] Her HR start and career journey [07:34] How to identify your passion [09:55] Living in alignment with values [11:37] Changing to pursue freedom and growth [14:41] The challenges and rewards of change [16:07] How coaching has changed in the last few years [17:50] The whole person and starting small [21:20] How she helps others to connect with their values [23:46] Differences in leadership across levels [25:41] Mid to senior-level transitioning leader challenges [31:03] Recommendations for middle managers [34:05] What great leadership looks like to Mia Gorman [35:21] Contacting Mia [36:32] Outro   Resources Mentioned: Coachingwithmia.com cathleenmerkel.com   Standout Quotes: “For so many years I'd kind of kept going, doing the 'right' thing. Agreeing to take on those different job roles, responsibilities that took me away from what I was really passionate about. That built a career, that built an income, that served the organizations I was employed by and I'd always put that sense of responsibility ahead of freedom and growth.” -Mia O'Gorman [13:21] “If I'm leading myself, what's the small change I can make? and if I'm doing that well then I start to have earned respect and the capacity to lead other people.” -Mia O'Gorman [20:58] “People don't dare, necessarily, to open up about what's on their minds, what may be their concerns... to have someone who's holding up the mirror and then expresses it is really important and brings us to a completely different level of awareness." Cathleen Merkel [28:58] Connect:   Find | Cathleen Merkel At cathleenmerkel.com On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching   Find | Mia O'Gorman At coachingwithmia.com On Linkedin: @Mia O'Gorman On Twitter: @coachingwithmia   SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts   About Cathleen:     As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but flat-out Women in Corporate create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success.      Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps people turn their careers around so that they start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the Mondays to come.      Her proven 6-step "Legend Framework" helps Leaders go from feeling lost, lacking confidence and clarity about their career to owning their next career step, feeling at ease with themselves and others, excited about their future and able to tackle any obstacle that may get in their way. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.      She works with action takers who really want to make an impact on the world around them - people who are driven by purpose. If you are a female high-achiever and you are ready to take your career to the next level whilst fully enjoying your personal life, then get in touch!      With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development projects within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. These are exactly the experiences that made her choose to help leaders across the world step out of the “daily hamster wheel” and into a life of purpose, inspiration and courage to live a life on their own terms.     Tune in here:  https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K  https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ    About Mia O'Gorman  Mia is an executive coach, coaching supervisor, leadership development consultant and life coach. She has 20 years of experience in leadership development and talent management roles. Joining the automotive industry in HR (still called personnel in 1998!), Mia later worked in the finance and energy sectors before transitioning to external consultancy in 2006. Here she worked in outdoor experiential development in the English Lake District, spent years with global organizational psychology firm SHL and then 6 years developing leaders through Emotional Intelligence with JCA. She has been freelancing since 2017, launching her own business Coaching with Mia alongside a portfolio of collaborative projects. Mia has designed, coached and facilitated transformational programmes for organisations including Balfour Beatty, Barclays, Centrica, Deloitte, JLL, Hogan Lovells, McKinsey, Spirax Sarco and Thames Water.   She provides coaching for Directors, senior leaders and emerging leaders, designs and facilitates leadership programmes, teaches coaching skills and supervises other coaches in their professional development.    Mia holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Business & Executive Coaching, a Diploma in Coaching Supervision and is a Professional Member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. Additional credentials include a certificate in NLP Coaching, a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management, BA Hons English Literature and Cultural Studies, and, accreditations for several psychometric tools to work with ability, personality and Emotional Intelligence.     Mia lives in Cheltenham, UK with her partner Rob, enjoying the town-and-country lifestyle of the Cotswolds, good food, great wine, travel, running and hiking. 

The podcast entitled ‘Mentoring’ for with my special guest Fiona Ellwood, a dental nurse, who has contributed in a remarkable way, and continues, to contribute hugely to our profession of Dentistry. Fiona speaks at length about the utter value behind mentoring the process and the professional relationship that surrounds mentoring and so much more. This Podcast is for all Hygienists and Therapist and dental professionals who wish to find their niche within the profession and focus on what they really love in the profession. Twitter @FIONAELLWOOD Instagram @fionaellwood Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fiona.ellwood.9 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-ellwood-019a7541/ Books and websites referred to in the podcast recording - European Mentoring and coaching council - https://www.emccouncil.org Coaching and Mentoring at Work: Developing Effective Practice (Paperback) Mary P. Connor (author), Julia B. Pokora (author) Transactional Analysis - Eric Berne What do you say after you say hello - Eric Berne The games people play - Eric Berne Reading List 1. Ellwood. F (2000) Mentoring and Coaching Mature Students During the Transition to Higher Education, BA (Hons) Dissertation. Derby university 2. Connor, M. and Pokora, J. (2017) Coaching and Mentoring at Work: Developing Effective Practice (3RD ed). Berkshire: Open University Press 3. Clutterbuck, D. (2010), Everyone Needs a Mentor (4th ed). London: Charted Institute of Personnel and Development 4. Bowen, D. Were men meant to mentor women? Training and Development Journal 1985; 39 (1):30-40 5. Parsloe, E and Leedham , M. (2009) Coaching and Mentoring: Practical Conversations to Improve Learning (2nd ed). London: Kogan Page 6. Clutterbuck, D. (2010), Everyone Needs a Mentor (4th ed). London: Charted Institute of Personnel and Development 7. Stewart, B.M., and Krueger, R.N. An Evolutionary Concept Analysis of Mentoring in Nursing. Journal of Professional Nursing 1996; 12 (5): 311-321 Thanks to @dentsplysirona.uk for making this content possible for you. We share a mission to continuously empower the dental profession. Register for my course 'Smart Practice; empowering your working life' and join me at Weybridge Academy on the 27th March 2020, and take advantage of the exclusive promo code SMILE5 to get 50% off. Register here - https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-gb/courses.html/UK-CE/Smart-Practice%25253B-Empowering-Your-Working-Life-/p/UK7097SMART.html

Cesar Gamio can be reached on LinkedIn and through his website CesarGamio.com. Cesar Gamio is a wellbeing consultant, speaker and executive life coach offering more than 15 years of international experience in helping individuals, teams and organisations achieve their ideal performance state by increasing their capacity for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. He is an Executive Life Coach certified by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and a Corporate Wellness Solutions Specialist certified by the Corporate Health and Wellness Association (U.S.A.). He is also a Senior Chopra Centre for Wellbeing Instructor certified by Dr Deepak Chopra's Wellbeing Center and serves as a Senior Advisor to the Global Centre for Conscious Leadership with a base in London. Having held executive positions in the software, telecommunications and information technology industries spanning 15 years, he has first-hand understanding of the demands and rigours of working under extreme pressure in complex, volatile, uncertain and ambiguous environments. He has demonstrated consulting, coaching and facilitation in; executive life coaching, stress management, dealing effectively with change, work-life balance coaching and mindfulness & mindful leadership. As well as a wellbeing consultant he has helped businesses to design, developed, execute and monitor corporate wellbeing programmes to improve performance and reduce absenteeism and voluntary turnover. As a coach, facilitator and public speaker, he has served a wide range of clients and organisations in the private and public sector in Europe, Asia, as well as North and South America. His past and present assignments include; L'Oreal, Louis Vuitton (LVMH), Accenture, Xerox, Microsoft, SAP, Toyota, SONOS, Nestle, Kew Royal Botanical Gardens, The Academy for Chief Executives, Vistage, Boots, Aer Lingus, Motorola, The Body Shop, IE Business School, Vodafone, Royal Society of Arts, M&G Investments, Firefly Investment Group, PRA Health Sciences, Walgreens and The Communications Store amongst others. It’s a Sublime Life.  Inspiration on living an excellent life and seeing the beauty already in life. Podcast host Hayley Gould. https://www.facebook.com/itsasublimelife/ It's a Sublime Life Instagram @itsasublimelife Twitter @itsasublimelife www.itsasublimelife.com ‘It’s a Sublime Life’ Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and most other platforms.  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mn0FivSDcGGUpUbgKWFw8?si=JtrEWiV2S1Ou8_gqrboVBQ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/its-a-sublime-life/id1438173600?i=1000441881257 #itsasublimelife #yoga #mindfulness #meditation #peace #love #happy #vegan #healing #breath #lifestyle #travel #selfcare #health #spiritual #wellness #journaling #nature #abundance #affirmations #sublime #life #blissful #lifebalance #gratitude #podcast

This episode is special! Recorded live at the European Mentoring and Coaching Council of Ireland National Conference 2019. In this episode, we interview a leadership specialist, a recruitment guru, expert coaches, a women's empowerment champion and a professional improviser!

John Shinnick is a Portfolio Non-Exec Director, supporting business owners through coaching, mentoring and advising. A former partner at Grant Thornton for 21 years, John spent his career working with dynamic people to help make their businesses great; 12 years of which also involved leading Grant Thornton locations. John holds two Board Adviser roles and also Coach-Mentors 4 or 5 CEO's or Managing Partners at any one time. Current assignments range from FTSE 100 to professional services firms. Additionally, he's an NLP Practitioner and a Coach-Mentor qualified under the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. With a background like that it's no surprise this podcast was packed full of fascinating conversation. So much so that we had to split it into two parts. In part two John discusses how business leaders can identify a crises in confidence in their teams and help empower them to make decisions. He also covers topics such as the importance of ethics and values in business, the difference between coaching and mentoring and how to read people's real intentions. Don't miss another inspiring and thought provoking episode of Adam Asks.

John Shinnick is a Portfolio Non-Exec Director, supporting business owners through coaching, mentoring and advising. A former partner at Grant Thornton for 21 years, John spent his career working with dynamic people to help make their businesses great; 12 years of which also involved leading Grant Thornton locations. John holds two Board Adviser roles and also Coach-Mentors 4 or 5 CEO's or Managing Partners at any one time. Current assignments range from FTSE 100 to professional services firms. Additionally, he's an NLP Practitioner and a Coach-Mentor qualified under the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. With a background like that it's no surprise this podcast was packed full of fascinating conversation. So much so that we had to split it into two parts. In part one John discusses his background, his "sniff test" and how he helps business owners progress both personally and professionally by helping them free up head space to tackle transformative projects in their businesses.

Professor David Clutterbuck is a scion in the field of coaching, mentoring, team coaching and research. He is one of Europe's most prolific and well-known management writers and thinkers. He has written in excess of 70+ books and numerous articles and blogs. He is the co-founder of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and is now a lifetime ambassador of the association. He is a visiting professor of the faculty of coaching and mentoring at Henley Business School, Sheffield Hallam, Oxford Brookes and York St. Johns Universities. I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak with him today and I hope you enjoy this episode on the Game of Teams Podcast series.   This particular episode with Professor David Clutterbuck illuminates the systemic nature of teams and how teams are part of a nested system. The terrain is complex, often messy and fraught with issues like a team's history, unspoken expectations, power dynamics, team dynamics and competing priorities and often a misguided sense of why the team is a team. Professor David Clutterbuck shared many vignettes, ideas for engagement, a framework called Perill and his explanation of a powerful question hidden in an acronym called Prairie. David spoke to his passion for teams because they are so complex and replete with learning and also his passion for writing. He has just written a new book adding to his portfolio of 70+ books called A Practitioners Handbook of Team Coaching, which is launching in the last week of April. A must read for any team Leader/member/coach or practitioner wishing to support teams be great. Noteworthy points of discussion Stand-up comedy was by far the most scary thing David has every tried but he recognises that laughter is a huge remedy and can be helpful in providing the “fizz” and “buzz” on teams He often asks of teams to tell him the most ridiculous positive thing that happened recently to connect people with their humanness and to improve the quality of conversations. Important to see teams as a part of an ecosystem and to appreciate the complexity of the system of which teams are apart Teams need to understand their history to know their future Psychological safety is very closely linked to high performance David Clutterbuck advises more time spent in upfront preparation and getting to know the team than in actual team coaching. Really important to appreciate the complexity of teams/the dynamics of interrelations not just within the team but also with their interfaces. Many reasons to engage in team coaching. Conflict, A new Leader, Project teams needing to move faster and be a real team, working out interdependencies, all kinds of transitions, learning skills/process management and how to collaborate or dialogue effectively together. Important too to get clear agreements between all parties to a team coaching engagement to understand expectations Fundamental role of Team Coach is to be redundant over time, to get to a place where the team has absorbed the coaching process. Learning is a critical dimension for teams. Top teams must be able to answer the question “Is this team adapting, evolving and changing at pace ahead of or at least abreast of pace of change around them?” A team must work with a team development plan. What is the learning the team must achieve together to cope with their environment and to get at the performance required. David Clutterbuck shared his PERILL Framework for teams. P stands for Purpose and Motivation, E stands for external relations and processes, R stands for relations, I stands for internal processes like decision making, L stands for learning and L stands for Leadership not the person but the 15 or so functions a leader needs to negotiate with the team to distribute effectively. This model is inherently the first Complex Adaptive Systems thinking framework for teams. Too often teams reach for the simple solution but David Clutterbuck explained the peril of this way of simplistic thinking. Teams needs to understand their system sufficiently well to put in place solutions and ways of working that are sustainable The simple question “who are your stakeholders” is often a mystery to many teams Other similarly provocative but helpful questions include “what is the unique contribution this team can make?” and “who would care if you were not hear?” David explained his formula for powerful questions housed in the acronym Prairie. P is personal, R is resonating, A is acute, R is reverberating, I is innocent and E is explicit. The key is to ask short/sweet questions that are to the point with emotional impact. David Clutterbuck spoke about endings in a team coaching and more specifically about his process with teams. David reminded me that the team has to be responsible for their process.  He often asks and repeatedly asks two questions. 1. What is going on in this team right now and 2. What would you collectively like to do about it? He ends when teams have absorbed the habit of coaching.   Resources: the following include the resources we alluded to over the course of our conversation Clutterbuck, D. (2007) Coaching the team at Work. Clutterbuck, D. (2004) Everyone needs a Mentor Clutterbuck,D. (2013) Powerful Questions for Coaches and Mentors Clutterbuck,D. (2019) The Practitioners Handbook of Team Coaching https://www.davidclutterbuckpartnership.com

As partner at Grant Thornton, a leading accounting and business advisory firm operating in 130 countries, Ms Oner is the co-lead of the global Innovation & Investment Incentives practice and elected member of the Partnership Board. Martha helps clients attain funding for innovation, hiring, and market expansion. A recognized trailblazer with drive, leadership, and passion, Martha was a Protégé in the Top 100 Wisdom II Program (Women’s Executive Network), has achieved the European Quality Award coaching designation from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, and was a member of CPA Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development Symposium Advisory Committee. Ms Oner is regularly featured on radio, television, and in print to promote research and development across Canada. She has contributed to organizations including Toronto Board of Trade, Communitech, and Business News Network. In addition to her volunteer roles as a Director of Kawasaki Disease Canada, Junior Achievement mentor, and recreational soccer coach, Martha is a very proud mom of two future UW students.http://www.grantthornton.ca/

My guest in this special episode of the podcast “Leadership is the Competitive Advantage” is Professor David Clutterbuck. David is one of the international pioneers of coaching and mentoring. He brought the concept of structured mentoring programmes to Europe in the early 1980s and, with David Megginson, is a co-founder of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council, for which he is now a Lifetime Ambassador. Of his 70+ books to date, more than a third are in the field of coaching and mentoring. Currently he is a visiting professor in the coaching and mentoring faculties of Oxford Brookes and Sheffield Hallam. He has a post-graduate certificate in coach supervision and he is an external examiner at both Ashridge Business School and Cork University. David has also set up The David Clutterbuck Partnership together with a pool of highly experienced experts in coaching and mentoring. He works with individuals, teams and organisations to help them have the meaningful conversations they need, to bring about significant, positive change. In this special conversation David exudes an immense knowledge of the subject and experience working with hundreds of mentees. This is a real gem. “One of the fundamental leadership traits to develop in ourselves is ethicality, including ethical decision-making. Coaches that I advise around the world frequently are finding that one of the biggest issues that their clients face is inner conflict — having to do things that they actually do not think are right and they would not do in another context. But they might get acclimatised to do these sorts of things in the organisational culture they are immersed in. We know that unethical decisions often happen because people are surrounded by figures and things that make them think ruthlessly rather than humanely. And then suddenly something makes them realise that there is this dissonance between their life at work and life outside, and it genuinely worries them. You need to be curious enough about your own thinking patterns to recognise when you are doing things unethically. Whenever you find yourself in the challenging position as a leader, ask yourself this ethical question: how would I feel about the way that I am approaching this particular issue if we were doing it in public, transparently? Another question to ask is: which of my values is most important here? You probably are facing values conflict — so which value is the most important one here and why? And then you could have lots of other questions like: will I like myself more or less at the end of this? Or, will I respect myself more or less at the end of this? Those are just some of the questions we can ask ourselves as leaders when dealing with difficult matters. They are great in stopping us for a moment, allowing us to take a step back in order to get absolutely clear about what am I doing here and why I am doing this? Who am I doing it for? This is essential inner dialogue which helps to create more ethical leadership practices.” — David Clutterbuck Listen and enjoy!

Chris Budd from Ovation Finance talks to Martin about coaching skills for advisers and a useful exercise in listening. Chris Budd is the owner and MD of Ovation Finance, a fee-based financial planning practice. He is a qualified business coach (Ad.Dip in Coaching & Mentoring, European Mentoring & Coaching Council). He also writes books, including one on Financial Planning and two novels. He’s a regular speaker at conferences, both at financial services events on Ovation’s coaching, then planning, then advice model, and to the public about money and happiness. @ovationchris

Martin chats to Jan Bowen-Nielsen from Quiver Training about coaching skills and how Financial Planners can use these to improve client rapport and relationships. Jan is the founder of Quiver Management Ltd, a European quality award winning executive coaching and leadership training company specialising in coaching and development of senior executives, business owners and advisers. Quiver Management’s team of 17 coaches and trainers, provide internationally recognised coaching, mentoring and leadership training courses, including training financial advisers in client interpersonal skills. Jan has 15 years’ senior management experience from blue-chip companies in the UK, Denmark and USA and almost as long as a coach, trainer and management consultant. Jan is a very experienced and qualified executive coach, and has coached a large number of senior executives in medium and large international organisations, helping them grow their leadership skills, their team’s performance and their businesses. Jan has been on the Advisory Board of EMCC UK, the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, the leading professional body for coaching and mentoring in Europe, for a number of years and regularly speaks at national and international conferences and events. @QMTraining

Non riesci a lanciarti, ti senti bloccata, eppure nello stesso tempo la tua mente è piena di idee? Dannata insicurezza!Allora questa puntata non te la puoi proprio perdere, si parla di cambiamento sfide personali e strumenti per affrontare blocchi ed insicurezze.La protagonista di oggi è Rossella Pin, una donna che ha deciso di sfidarsi per realizzare i suoi sogni e diventare una professionista indipendente.I contatti di Rossella:siti web:www.rossellapin.comwww.theaimcoching.comRossella consiglia:i corsi della International Coach Academy:www.coachcampus.comwww.coachcampus.com/coach-training/italy/Le associazioni co-fondate da Rossella e di cui fa parte:www.associazioneitalianamentoring.itwww.assomentori.org L'associazione internazionale dei coach- l’International Coach Federation:www.coachfederation.orgwww.icf-italia.orgConferenza-nazionale-icf-2017 https://www.icf-italia.org/ di cui Rossella è Local Ambassador per il Friuli Venezia Giulia e Team leader della Conferenza Nazionale che si svolgerà a Venezia il 28-29 settembre 2017. European Mentoring and Coaching Council:www.emccouncil.orgRossella ha co-fondato EMCC Italia ed ora è la Team Leader del Progetto Internazionale Mentoring Programmes in Corporate Organisations

Non riesci a lanciarti, ti senti bloccata, eppure nello stesso tempo la tua mente è piena di idee? Dannata insicurezza!Allora questa puntata non te la puoi proprio perdere, si parla di cambiamento sfide personali e strumenti per affrontare blocchi ed insicurezze.La protagonista di oggi è Rossella Pin, una donna che ha deciso di sfidarsi per realizzare i suoi sogni e diventare una professionista indipendente.I contatti di Rossella:siti web:www.rossellapin.comwww.theaimcoching.comRossella consiglia:i corsi della International Coach Academy:www.coachcampus.comwww.coachcampus.com/coach-training/italy/Le associazioni co-fondate da Rossella e di cui fa parte:www.associazioneitalianamentoring.itwww.assomentori.org L'associazione internazionale dei coach- l’International Coach Federation:www.coachfederation.orgwww.icf-italia.orgConferenza-nazionale-icf-2017 https://www.icf-italia.org/ di cui Rossella è Local Ambassador per il Friuli Venezia Giulia e Team leader della Conferenza Nazionale che si svolgerà a Venezia il 28-29 settembre 2017. European Mentoring and Coaching Council:www.emccouncil.orgRossella ha co-fondato EMCC Italia ed ora è la Team Leader del Progetto Internazionale Mentoring Programmes in Corporate Organisations

Adam and Jeannie join veteran change agent Eddie Turner to discuss his innovative methods for facilitating change smoothly and effectively. The holistic approach to facilitating change Change is often difficult for individuals. But for organizations, it can be disastrous if the process for facilitating change is not carefully planned and executed. Today’s guest, Eddie Turner, has mastered the art of change management in many industries. Eddie explains some of the common challenges around organizational change. It’s not just about adopting new processes. It’s also about employees and stakeholders leaving their comfort zones to learn new skills. And for many employees, this can even bring job security into question. Eddie walks us through the four main stages of change facilitation: Denial, Resistance, Exploration, and Commitment. It’s critical to understand what your employees are feeling during all these stages, and honest communication is key. Are stakeholders in your organization in denial about necessary changes? Are you afraid your changes will face resistance among employees? Through Eddie’s careful approach, you can open up the lines of communication in an environment where “all titles are checked at the door” and the most valuable input comes to the surface. Move your change initiative from denial on through to commitment and beyond. Listen in! About our guest Eddie Turner is a change agent who has worked for several of the world's “most admired companies."  Eddie has extensive experience in information technology and teaching.  He now leverages those skills in his work as a leadership development practitioner. Eddie is an International Certified Coach. He practices executive coaching as a member of the International Coaching Community, the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and the International Coach Federation. Eddie is an exceptional virtual and face-to-face facilitator.  He facilitates global workshops, strategy sessions and high level meetings.  He is a member of the International Association of Facilitators and certified as a Competent Facilitator by the International Institute for Facilitation. Eddie is a graduate of Northwestern University where he studied Leadership and Organization Behavior. He is also an alumnus of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University where he completed the “Art and Practice of Leadership Development” executive education program. Connect with Eddie Brian’s website Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Google+ Related Content 360Connext® post, Destructive Leadership Practices: Is Your CEO in Denial? Episode 122: Tema Frank, People Shock Episode 094: Joseph Michelli, Becoming Customer-Obsessed ThinkTank app Sponsor message: Give your team the customer service training they deserve Want to bring game-changing customer service training to your team? CTS Service Solutions offers a half-day in-person workshop designed to motivate and educate your customer-facing team members. Using energy, excitement, and interaction, our workshop helps frontline teams embrace a customer-centric outlook, then — using the principles from our book Be Your Customer’s Hero — gives them the skills and confidence they need to handle any service interaction. Don’t leave your frontline team hanging… Give them the training they deserve. Learn more at customerheroworkshop.com, that is customerheroworkshop.com.   Take care of yourself and take care of your customers.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dr. Krister Lowe and today’s featured guest and thought leader in the area of team coaching—John Leary-Joyce—for this week's episode of The Team Coaching Zone Podcast. John is the President and Founder of the Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC)—a global organization that provides a route for professionals to gain coaching mastery. He has rapidly established the AoEC as a brand of excellence accredited by the International Coaching Federation, the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and Middlesex University. He is the author of Fertile Void: Gestalt Coaching at Work, is a founder and thought leader of Systemic Team Coaching, and certifies and supervises team coaches around the world. Themes explored in the podcast include: John’s journey as a Gestalt psychotherapist into executive and team coaching; the establishment of the AoEC; individual signature presence; incorporating the organizational and systemic context into coaching; John’s collaboration with Peter Hawkins; similarities and differences between team development, team facilitation and team coaching; the ongoing process of team coaching over time; the Five Disciplines of Team Coaching – Commissioning, Clarifying, Co-Creating, Connecting, Core Learning; inside out and outside in as well as the task and relationship components in team coaching; collective leadership; individual and collective performance appraisal within teams; the learning team; differentiating elements of Systemic Team Coaching; supervision of team coaches; shadow team coaches; being able to challenge as well as hold as a team coach; helping teams maintain momentum in team coaching; the future of team coaching and more. In the episode John shares a number of success as well as failure stories from his executive and team coaching practice. He also shares information about AoEC’s team coach training programs; the Team Connect 360 diagnostic tool; his book Fertile Void: Gestalt Coaching at Work; as well as other resources available at www.aoec.com. Systemic Team Coaching is one of the leading approaches to team coaching that all team coaches should explore. This episode provides a great introduction from one the thought leaders and founders in the area. This is an episode that you will surely not want to miss!

Join Dr. Krister Lowe and today’s guest and early pioneer in the team coaching field—Professor David Clutterbuck—for this week’s episode of The Team Coaching Zone Podcast! Professor David Clutterbuck is Practice Lead at David Clutterbuck Partnership, Special Ambassador for the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, Founder of Coaching and Mentoring International, Visiting Professor at Sheffield Hallam, Oxford Brookes and York St. John Universities and an Adjunct Faculty at Ashridge Coaching MBA. He is also the author of 65 books and countless articles, white papers and blog posts. David is the author of the team coaching classic “Coaching the Team At Work”—an essential read for all team coaches. He is a thought leader in the coaching world and a leading trainer and supervisor of coaches and team coaches.  In this episode of the podcast, David shares his journey into team coaching. Themes explored on the show include: his book “Coaching The Team At Work;” working with teams across the full organizational hierarchy; multiple types of teams (leadership teams, cabin crew teams, stable teams, project teams, learning teams, evolutionary teams and more); knowledge management in teams; working with history in teams; coaching as a link between the inner context and the outer context; getting quick wins; the dangers of focusing too much on dysfunction; goals in team coaching; contracting and re-contracting in team coaching; three core focal areas in team coaching (performance, learning, relationships/behavior); focusing on opportunities vs. problems; performance vs. learning orientations; self-coaching in teams; individual vs. team level learning; coaching cultures in teams; learning plans in teams; peer coaching within teams; the importance of having skills in “being coached;” 9 signs when you shouldn’t coach a team; the current lack of team coach supervision; four developmental mindsets of coaches (model-based à process-based à philosophy/discipline-based à systemic/eclectic-based); powerful questions in team coaching; balancing bringing calm to teams while also generating constructive conflict; three practical tips for coaching teams – 1) how to manage extroverts vs. introverts in teams, 2) how to manage resistance to you as the team coach, 3) a creative way to address interpersonal conflict in teams; David’s 3-day “From One-to-One Coach to Team Coach” training program; David’s perspectives on the evolution of team coaching and more. This is yet another podcast with a towering figure in the team coaching arena that is chock full of “value bombs” and an episode that you will surely not want to miss!

Join Dr. Krister Lowe and today's guest and leading organizational coach Carissa Bub for this week’s episode of The Team Coaching Zone Podcast. Carissa is a successful leadership and organizational coach, former journalist and entrepreneur with over 15 years's global experience. She helps clients to co-create future fit organizations increasing both social and business value. As a former broadcast journalist (BBC) turned executive coach, her trusted reputation is built on challenging senior management, board directors, global teams and next generation leaders to proactively drive change and consistently deliver high performance results. Carissa is on the Global Coaching Faculty at BlackRock, is a member of the International Coaching Federation, the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and the Royal Society of Arts. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and has a number of additional qualifications including: Organizational Relationship Systems Coach (ORSCC), Master NLP Practitioner, Psychometric Assessor, Team Diagnostic Consultant, Post-graduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism, Diploma in Performance Coaching, and a Diploma in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology. Carissa has run her own leadership development business since 2002, and recently launched her latest endeavor--a new company called Intellegra. In this episode of the podcast, Carissa shares her journey from studying child psychotherapy to entering the world of broadcast journalism to conducting media training for companies and executives and then into executive and team coaching. Themes explored in the podcast include: the role of story and emotion in teams and team coaching; the role of relationships; helping teams give voice to the emotion in the room; coaching for hygiene in teams vs. performance and systemic change; helping teams shift from being management teams to leadership teams; contracting in team coaching; building teams of teams across silos; walking away from team coaching when you aren't a good fit; slowing down to focus on what really matters; reinventing organizations; life long learning and more. She also shares stories and tips from her own team coaching practice. Carissa's insights about the power of story and emotion in teams will leave every team coach wanting to learn more about how to leverage these two powerful aspects in their own coaching practices.

Today’s Guest I originally met today’s guest, Jayne Morris, back in 2011 when I trained as a coach. I had just joined the business mastermind group that was a part of my coaching course, and I listened to a previous presentation from Jayne on how to get started as a life coach.  (I found this video so inspiring that I listened to it twice.) Fast-forward a few months, and I later trained as a spiritual coach in a program that Jayne ran in collaboration with my coaching school. The course was amazing, and I absolutely loved working with her and learning her very unique methods of working with clients. This was life-changing stuff. An expert in transforming lives from Burnout to Brilliance. Jayne's one-to-­one work, seminars, podcasts, articles and online posts have helped thousands of people around the world regain their sense of power, passion and purpose. Her clients include CEOs, celebrities, leaders and luminaries. Jayne draws on over 20 years martial arts experience and 15 years combined experience in international business, teaching, radio and television presenting. As a qualified Personal and Business Coach, Jayne is a member of the highly reputed Coaching Circle, National Council of Psychotherapists and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. She holds a BSc in Economics and International Business, an Advanced Diploma in Art Psychotherapy, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Personal and Business Coaching. What You’ll Learn Jayne's top tips for going from burnout to brilliance How she fast tracked her business in the early years How having a baby made her more efficient in business Things We Mentioned The Chrissy B Show The Pamela Johnston article Inspiring Women in Business Ali Brown Connect With Jayne Website Facebook Twitter

What are the Success Secrets of World Class Entrepreneurs? Dr. Sophia Protopapa, the founder of OLN, a thriving training organization in Greece, is running the Success Project to find out. On this show, Sophia gives a glimpse into how to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit and how to strengthen critical skills business owners need. She will also give very concrete hints on how to find the right mentor and how to bring the right team together. You will Learn How To: -  Discover Success Secrets of World Class Entrepreneurs -  Start an International Training Business from scratch -  Thrive with your business even in Greece at the peak of crisis times -  Recognize the Perfect Time to Get Your Business Started -  Find the Right Mentor to Smoothen Your Path to Business Success -  Build Entrepreneurial Skills to Jump Start Your Business -  Decide what to Do Yourself and what to Outsource Dr. Sophia Protopapa is the owner of OLN, a very successful training organization. For more than 10 years Sophia worked in the field of higher education, vocational training and training design. When she caught the entrepreneurial bug, she built her own training organization and got involved in several entrepreneurial endeavors and helped building a European Mentoring platform. Today, the expertise and services of her business are highly requested internationally. Sophia is passionate about finding out what the top ingredients are for Entrepreneurial Success. Currently she is running her Success project, interviewing world class entrepreneurs from all over the world to make their secrets available to all of us.