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Secrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast

Laura Thomson-Staveley & Debbie Greenwww.buzzsprout.com
Ideal for your commute, lunch break or even a well-deserved moment of self-care and development, our 25 minute episodes focus on positive actions to help you thrive and maximise your potential in the ever-evolving workplace, and in life. Join Debs and Lau, your positive cheerleaders bursting with energy and insight to maximise your confidence and success in the changing workplace. Leave feeling motivated, supported and armed with the tools and practical skills you need to maximise success as we experience the biggest shift in how we work in our lifetimes. We lift the lid on the real foundations for success in this new world of work. Our weekly episodes remain current and up-to-date and we frequently welcome high-profile guests to keep things fresh and diverse and to tackle topics like:Leadership, mindset, success, confidence, motivation, mental health, self-care, time management, career development, work life balance, thriving in the workplace and the future of work, handling setbacks and obstacles, dealing with difficult work relationships, delegating, managing upwards, performance, teamwork, setting up teams, neurodiversity in the workplace, mid-life learning and healthy hybrid working habits, motivation, team morale, conflict, embracing diversity, personal branding, impact and influence. Creating an authentic and innovative culture, team harmony and aligned performance, boosting self-motivation, change leadership, engaging people in change and transformation programmes, reducing online stress, setting and maintaining boundaries, communication, great one-to-ones, personal resilience, emotional intelligence, GROW, focus and goal-setting, productivity, coaching, wellness, successful team meetings, learning and development, difficult conversations, sales presentations, storytelling, effective client meetings, inclusion and belonging, Insights Discovery profiling®, team coaching, mediation, team days, fox vs panda mindset, inspirational appraisals, employee engagement, compassionate existence, purpose and values and meaning, getting promoted, career coaching, 100 Year Life, succession planning, 21 packets of time, HR and Talent teams, new start-ups, entrepreneurs, working from home, balancing family and business, first 90 days, power of a network, assertiveness, creativity and passion, wisdom, breathing and mindfulness, neurobics, inner critic to inner coach, self-regulation and self-management, self-esteem, self-belief and self-worth, impact of AI on workplace, the robots are coming, happiness and fulfilment, work-related stress and pressure, unwritten rules of working, blurred lines, inspirational leadership, supportive workplaces, reducing anxiety, reflection and headspace, digital wellbeing, operational organisation, using Teams and Zoom, train the trainer, intention, project management, continuous improvement, decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving, sustainability, how you show up, integrity and trust, active listening, negotiation, selling, meeting etiquette, line manager skillset, giving feedback, new managers, personal growth and self-development, challenging times, teamwork makes the dreamwork, TNT Tiny Noticeable Things, less drama more calmer, team tethering time, technology habits, positive language, making a difference, self-sabotage, intuition and gut feel, embrace difference, tailoring to different styles, personalisation, gratitude, achievement, fun and great places to work, overcoming fear, recognition, reward, achievement and advancement motivators, pandemic disruption, self-awareness and empathy and our all-time favourite topic: smashing the Imposter Syndrome. If you’d like any more information or to work with us on any of these topics, reach out to us via secretsfromacoach@aol.com, connect via Insta or Facebook and please rate and review so we can reach out and support more people. #sharethesecret
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Episodes

35. Managing the Highs & Lows of Work

Send us a text In this first of our Mental Health Month episodes, we explore the role that looking after our mental health and wellbeing has on our ability to keep safe, happy and productive in our workplaces. Research suggests that 1 in 6 adults have experienced a common mental health issue in the past week this year and this is becoming a bigger issue year on year. Looking after our general state of wellbeing and state of mind has probably far more influence on our potential future professiona...

May 07, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 35

34. To Adapt is to Flourish

Send us a text The pandemic has prompted many to reconsider what and how they work so they can adapt well as society unlocks. Humans are extraordinary at adapting and in many cases it helps us to flourish and feel good. In this episode we are joined by the brilliant Tom Willis who shares his advice and lessons from the career changes he has made. Working at board level across a range of industries and sectors, Tom shares how learning to listen, flex and adapt is key to a flourishing career. Even...

Apr 30, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 34

33. Being Assertive With Boundaries

Send us a text As restrictions change and life adjusts, now is the time to be really clear on your boundaries. To adapt and adjust well it is important to work out what will work for you moving forward. Disruption could actually be the ideal opportunity to reset, renegotiate or protect some boundaries that either need to be created, or have become encroached upon during the pandemic. It can be easy to become lost during times of adjustment and adaptability, so taking time to assert ourselves eve...

Apr 23, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 33

32. Learning How To Socialise Again

Send us a text For anyone about to step back in to a physical workplace again, preparing to 'rejoin well' is probably as useful as planning the commute again. As teams return to a physical workplace, relearning how to socialise outside our bubble will require emotional intelligence and resilience to be physically sharing each other’s space. So much has happened and we each hold a different perspective and set of opinions surrounding the pandemic. We know that diverse and inclusive cultures deliv...

Apr 16, 202125 minSeason 3Ep. 32

31. Helping Others Adapt & Adjust

Send us a text In this episode we are joined by the remarkable Lex Neighbour who along with her husband operates a business in the care sector. The care sector has been a tough place to be during the pandemic. Lex shares her experiences and (hard-earned) wisdom on how to help those around us adapt and adjust along the marathon of change. Whether it’s your professional or personal team, this is a great listen for those wanting to bond, build and bounce onward together....

Apr 09, 202128 minSeason 3Ep. 31

30. Slow Down to Go Faster

Send us a text Many are finding it difficult to have a break, to switch off without guilt and to just...stop. The crisis-management mindset that might have been needed for your life last year may now need to be consciously stood-down. The consequence of staying in a permanent state of alert is that we become tired, robotic and less motivated to think about the future and how to maximise the opportunities and freedoms ahead. In this episode we discuss ideas to help you to take a BREAK - to consid...

Apr 01, 202118 minSeason 2Ep. 30

29. Spring Forward With Spirit

Send us a text What do you actually love doing? What a shame it would be if you never brought your natural gifts and interests to your work. Our guest Mohammed Taher (aka Mo Tivate) is on a mission to help inspire people to follow their spirit, purpose and in particular open up the possibilities of a career in engineering to the next generation. An ideal listen for anyone interested in making purposeful, joy-based career choices. As Mo says, what is the one thing you could do in the next 3 days ...

Mar 26, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 29

28. Handling the Roadmap of Emotions

Send us a text When everything is whirling around and life seems messy, it can be useful to view our emotions as part of a process of a journey, rather the final destination. We discuss our brand new SAFER model for helping ourselves and others feel more confident and equipped to get up and out again as lockdown restrictions ease. For many the roadmap of emotions during 2021 so far has been: Suppression, Anticipation, Fear, Empowerment, Release . It is comforting when we see that our fears are i...

Mar 19, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 28

27. Change as the Constant

Send us a text What happens when the plan changes? We are joined by the wonderful Scott Fuller who shares his thoughts on handling change well. Scott has been running operations teams for many years and passionate about supporting people's development. What influence does challenge, setback, problems and unwanted experiences have on our capacity to handle life? Its what we choose to do with what happens to us that flips our stuff from baggage (in the way to growth) to wisdom (is the way to growt...

Mar 11, 202129 minSeason 2Ep. 27

26. Communicating Change Well

Send us a text We explore the role of communication during times of change and uncertainty. It can be easy to forget to share what's going on as change ramps up and we get busier, which can make things worse! Planning, creating and sharing a compelling vision helps to set purpose and expectations to show the way forward. We share practical tips for making a communication plan that keeps everyone involved and united in looking forward. Regular updates so everyone feels part of the process is much...

Mar 05, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 26

25. Gearing Up For Change

Send us a text Sometimes we yearn for something to change, and then when it actually happens, it can cause a wobble as we know that something different is going to be required of us. Having acquired the skills to get our footing with these new sea legs to handle the choppy waves of change, a sudden sight of a shore requires a shift to our land legs once more. We discuss practical tips for gearing up for change and adjust our footing and confidence. From mindset, attitude, behaviour and action - ...

Feb 24, 202120 minSeason 2Ep. 25

24. Emotional Intelligence When Online

Send us a text Do you consider yourself an easy going pleasant person to deal with? But it’s just everyone else that is the problem? As time wears on, many are finding their capacity to handle emotions is wearing thin. We discuss practical tools to help keep conversations emotionally clean and clear. Boundaries help us to deal with difficult or emotionally unaware people. Vital to keep our energy up with any mood hoovers! Hilarious bit at the end... breakfast pastries will never be the same agai...

Feb 19, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 24

23. Motivating Remote Teams

Send us a text Back by popular demand, we spend time with superstar guest Mandy Philpott. She has grown her team from just herself to 52,0000 over the past 8 years in her The Body Shop At Home business. Initially just UK, since 2020 she is currently growing business in the US and beyond. There’s much we can learn from how different industries create bonded, committed and performing teams all via remote/virtual working. A must-listen for anyone looking to build and develop successful remote-based...

Feb 11, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 23

22. Continuous Improvement for Relationships

Send us a text "Show me your friends and I'll show you your future." (Jack Pena). As much as lifelong friendships are formed in great workplaces, so too are bruises from the bad ones. It is remarkable the impact that our relationships at work has on our experience and success. As part of the first generation of Post Pandemic Leaders (you heard it here first) we suggest bringing a foxy fresh mindset to our relationships. Regardless of current professional circumstance, your relationships in life ...

Feb 05, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 22

21. Celebrating Success Moments

Send us a text The quickest way to lift our mood and motivation is to notice and celebrate successes. When working remotely we may need to consciously remember to practice this because much of our effort may now be unseen - we have to ring our own bell! Noticing the RARA moments (recognition, achievement, reward & advancement) amid the disruption keeps us moving onwards and upwards. We share practical tips to bring a bit of self-sizzle in your own life. With remote teamship likely to continu...

Jan 29, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 21

20. Staying On Purpose

Send us a text You can just tell when someone is living on purpose - they ooze an energy which is catching! This week we are joined by Jaz Gill who set up his charity HOPE (help out people everywhere) and has helped thousands of people to have a better day. Listening to how his everyday choices and actions link to his purpose is energising. It reminds us the power of taking action to make positive change and impact on others....

Jan 22, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 20

19. Lifting Team Morale

Send us a text When the humans are struggling, it can be inspiring to look at nature and learn how animals work together to handle challenge and progress forward. On their annual migration geese travel up to 3000 miles and they do this through continuous teamwork, communication and dedication to keeping the flock in formation. Animals instinctively know that teamwork is a team effort - requiring shifts, swaps and swoops to avoid fatigue and initiate momentum. The same goose does not lead from th...

Jan 15, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 19

18. Kickstarting Personal Motivation

Send us a text As the marathon of change and uncertainty rolls on, recognising the need to balance motivation with equal amounts of resilience can make all the difference. We share practical ideas to help shift from drama to calmer when the going gets tough. It boils down to choice.

Jan 08, 202117 minSeason 2Ep. 16

17. Jumpstart Your January

Send us a text It’s amazing how different we feel when we have a clearer focus and worked out a simple plan of action. We share practical tips for gathering your thoughts, hopes and dreams to set up for the best year possible for you. As we discover- having a plan to fall on to is the best way to recover focus and confidence when there’s a setback!

Dec 30, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 17

16. Your Christmas Your Way

Send us a text If xmas is going to be a bit wonky for you this year, maybe this is a chance to focus on probably the best xmas gift in 2020... to be present. Sometimes we set ourselves up with a much pressure for things to be perfect, when often it’s the smallest things that actually create the feelings of home. Join us for a 15 min as we share tips to set yourself up for a great MidWinter Festival 2020!...

Dec 23, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 16

15. Setting Your Purpose & Values

Send us a text It’s said we make on average 35,000 decisions each day- and that’s just during standard times, let alone times of unpredictable change! Join us we discuss a step by step practical approach to setting your purpose and values- a powerful way to unlock positive energy and help make decisions with confidence. This is 20 minutes to work on you.

Dec 18, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 15

14. Starting From Scratch

Send us a text Starting out from scratch - whatever the task- requires energy and vision. It can really inspire us when we listen to other people’s stories of accomplishments and experiences. We are joined this week by our very special guest Mandy Philpott who has grown her Body Shop at Home business to revenues nearing £120 million and a remote-based sales team exceeding 40,000 people. She shares her leadership DNA, her emphasis on teamwork and her energy exudes from the mic. You cant help but ...

Dec 11, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 14

13. Liberate Your Inner Leader

Send us a text The World Economic Forum predicts that self-management will be a premium skill for 2025. How well we handle ourselves, take the lead in situations and transfer learning from one situation to another has proved to be a useful skillset for 2020. Whether we are in a formal management position or not, this year has tested our skills and developed strengths that combine to create a valuable set of leadership qualities. With the right mindset and language, these disruptive conditions co...

Dec 04, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 13

12. Everyday Mindset Maintenance

Send us a text Continuing waves of change and disruption can impact our energy levels and make us feel lethargic, listless and low. Just like with teeth, practising good 'mental hygiene' as part of an everyday maintenance routine is essential to keep us healthy and feeling good. Simple morning and evening rituals can transform our perception of the day ahead and in turn boost our energy and motivation. In this episode we cover practical tips and tools for keeping a positive mindset: just a few m...

Nov 27, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 12

11. Feeling Successful During Uncertainty

Send us a text How we feel about starting 2021 will be largely influenced by how we end 2020. With just a matter of weeks to go until the calendar year changes, this is a good opportunity to regain any lost control and take charge of your life. When life is unpredictable and uncertain this can make it tricky to plan - but if we switch our achievement focus from outcome to input, then there is always something positive to build upon. How we feel tomorrow, starts today. We share practical ideas to...

Nov 20, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 11

10. Keeping Professional Whilst Remote

Send us a text The reality of remote-working is that a setback, challenge or conflict can impact us more when we are working in our own home. It takes self awareness and boundary-management to not take things personally when you are sitting in your personal space. We discuss how to create and maintain work/life balance to ensure we don't fall into the trap of over-working. If familiarity breeds contempt, variety is good to maintain professional standards as well as our self esteem during uncerta...

Nov 13, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 10

9. Creating Team Spirit & Resilience

Send us a text Join us as we discuss real-life resilience tips. We share and ideas to boost your own morale and create and generate team spirit. Shifting from the 'big gestures' to creating small 'campfire conversations' people is how we can set ourselves and our teams up for winter remote working.

Nov 06, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 9

8. Wake Up & Smell The Silicon - Recreating a Disrupted Career

Send us a text The 2020's was always going to be a shape-shifting one for the employment landscape. The pandemic has created jolts of change that has destroyed - so therefore in turn, could liberate - millions of career plans. Join us as we scan the career horizon for current and emerging trends. We suggest a touch of due diligence before investing time and energy in following a particular career path. Sometimes we are blinkered by old perceptions and beliefs about work which can limit our visio...

Oct 29, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 8

7. 2020 Revision - reflect and prepare

Send us a text In a short space of time we have seen a complete transformation in how we work, interact and live. Such is the pace of change, any training material created pre-Feb 2020 around classic topics e.g. mindset, communication, leadership and motivation requires an update. Since March 2020 Debs and I have been creating and circulate original future-focused tips, techniques and concepts to support people to thrive and transform through change. Join us as we reflect on our content journey ...

Oct 22, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 7

6. Winter Wellness Planning for Remote Working

Send us a text As millions settle in to a first winter of remote-working, we chat about how to set yourself up well for the change in season and make it work for you. We suggest ideas for how managers can set up their teams well for winter-working to take advantage of daylight where possible. We also share advice for anyone who is job-seeking remotely during the winter months can keep cheery and well. There’s no such thing as bad weather – only bad clothing!...

Oct 15, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 6
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