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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

65. The Gift of Genuine Happiness

Send us a text This is the first in our four-part seasonal special looking at the true gifts in life - the things in life that cost nothing but are priceless in value. In this episode we focus on the gift of Happiness and are thrilled to be joined by the brilliant Karan Douglas . Karan is a leadership and business coach who has studied the different types of human happiness and the link to wellbeing. It can be fleeting moments of bliss (the sugar), or the sense of purpose when we have a somethin...

Dec 03, 202128 min

64. Minimising Workload Pressure

Send us a text Overworked, overloaded, overwhelmed....many are feeling the effects of ongoing work pressures due to changes and challenges triggered by the pandemic. We share tips for renegotiating boundaries, relieving stress and regaining the sense of being ahead rather than always behind. If 2020 was the year of change, for many people 2021 has been the year of challenge. So now is the time to get some headspace to set up well for 2022 - next year is the year to flourish and grow as a result ...

Nov 26, 202129 minSeason 3Ep. 64

63. More Boundaries Less Stress

Send us a text Keeping clear boundaries is the first step to self-care - being able to say yes or no to the things that are right for you. For many, hybrid working can cause worries around who, what, and where we are working which add more pressure that tips us into feeling stressed out. In this episode we are joined by mental health and wellness expert Lindsey Thompson-Wright who shares her tips and insights on the fundamental role that boundaries play in reducing stress and boosting morale. Sh...

Nov 19, 202130 minSeason 3Ep. 63

62. Less Online Stress

Send us a text If being bombarded with urgent messages and emails whilst on a Teams call has become your daily reality, now could be the time to set some new 'techiquette' - rules and principles for how you want to use tech. Whether in an office or at home- simple decisions to protect your ability to concentrate and be present could be game-changers to your stress levels. With hybrid working here to stay for many, the Mental Foundation reports that 74% of (UK) adults have felt so stressed in the...

Nov 12, 202128 minSeason 3Ep. 62

61. Handling Stress for Hybrid Workers

Send us a text As many organisations consider making hybrid working patterns a permanent feature, being able to handle the home/away blend will be key. If the goal is to have the best of both worlds - then any advantages will be neutralised if we are unable to handle the rigours of hybrid working. In this episode we discuss tips to help manage the unique stressors that come from working hybrid, including the excellent 'when, then' as a way to set yourself up for the months ahead. p.s normal soun...

Nov 05, 202123 minSeason 3Ep. 61

60. Summon Up Assertiveness

Send us a text In our 60th episode, we discuss a skill more priceless than diamonds in terms of work enjoyment and success: assertiveness. To have the confidence to assert ourselves in both physical and virtual spaces with equal ease is a personal future-fit skill and key to creating a dynamic, successful and inclusive workplace. Being assertive is when we clearly explain or ask for what we want, in a straightforward manner and without drama or moodiness. It is about stating our position clearly...

Oct 29, 202127 minSeason 3Ep. 60

59. Making Courageous Decisions

Send us a text Courage is the ability to do something that frightens us; a timeless value but even more so during disruptive, uncertain and unpredictable times. Being able to handle life’s big decisions and small dilemmas will continue to be part of the skills for the future (defying any algorithm). We are delighted to be joined in this episode by the inspiring Sophie Bennett who shares her hard-won wisdom and advice on bringing courage and confidence when making tricky decisions. Listening to h...

Oct 22, 202126 minSeason 3Ep. 59

58. Breaking the Curse of Self-Sabotage

Send us a text The word sabotage originates from the early 20th century French word saboter 'to kick with sabots, to wilfully destroy'. In turn, self-sabotage is when we undermine our own goals and values and is an equally destructive force that can hold us back professionally. Its the very human phenomena of when we really want something to happen but we act in a way that works in conflict. The relevance for hybrid working is that millions of us are now working remotely in an unwatched, solo en...

Oct 15, 202133 minSeason 3Ep. 58

57. Exorcise Your Fears - Self Belief

Send us a text Our focus this October is all about (Smashing Your) Fearfest and looking at the things can haunt us and hold us back in our worklife. Could it be time to exorcise some old ghosts - negative beliefs about ourselves and our capabilities. We can be so quick to focus on our weaknesses, but right now the world needs your energy, natural strengths and passions. We share tips to remind ourselves to value ourselves and part of that may be letting go of old demons, others judgements and ne...

Oct 08, 202133 minSeason 3Ep. 57

56. The Value of a 3 Month Vision

Send us a text Question for you: how happy are you with your worklife? Does your career reflect the real you and natural talents and gifts? In this episode we discuss the life-changing impact that setting a 3-month vision can have on our feelings of hope, optimism and confidence in ourselves. When everything has changed, a vision can steady us and enable better decision-making that lead us towards what we want, rather than distract us. Aiming for the 'eudonistic' life - one that balances work wi...

Oct 01, 202126 minSeason 3Ep. 56

55. Rough Seas? Make Time For You

Send us a text This month's focus has been exploring new ways of working triggered by the waves of change from the pandemic. In this episode we discuss how planning in time for you is a necessity to performance rather than a luxury or indulgence. Sailors are trained to plan in bolt-holes when mapping out a journey through rough seas or stormy weather: pockets of calmer waters to help weather the storm. Scan your 3 month calendar and make the assertive decision to plan in regular packets of time ...

Sep 23, 202122 minSeason 3Ep. 55

54. Power Up Your Networks

Send us a text It's not what you know, its who you know. And it’s who those others know who they can introduce you to, that unlocks the exponential power of nurturing a diverse network of people. We are joined in this episode by journalist Marina Gask, co-founder of the hugely successful Audreyonline.co.uk online network, a network group for midlife transformation. Marina shares her insights and tips for building a network and the life-changing impact creating new networks can have....

Sep 18, 202132 minSeason 3Ep. 54

53. Time To Tether as a Team

Send us a text Just like astronauts in space, feeling securely tethered to the base makes exploring the unknown exciting rather than terrifying. As hybrid working evolves and develops what is plain to see is that the quality of teamwork, camaraderie and unity is influencing the level of motivation to return to an office. Feeling tethered to something bigger is a great way to engage and energise a team and strengthen bonds between new and existing colleagues. Now is not the time to skimp on team ...

Sep 10, 202122 minSeason 3Ep. 53

52. Set Up For September

Send us a text Even for those who have been working for years, there is a new set of principles, guidelines and unwritten rules to learn as we get our heads around new ways of working. In this episode we take a 'back to school' approach and discuss new terms such as hybrid, remote and flexible working and what that means in reality. The more clearly we can view these new opportunities and challenges, the more equipped we are to meet our goals and maximise our life/work balance. A report by digit...

Sep 03, 202126 minSeason 3Ep. 52

51. Inspiration Buffet - Series 2 Round-Up

Send us a text The pandemic triggered such huge change that many things will never be the same again. So therefore there are new bright opportunities as well as dark challenges. What if this was the year that you started exploring a new amazing pathway in your life? Sometimes hearing other peoples stories and experiences can provide the spark that lights up a whole new chain of events. This episode is a bit different: we hear again from a few of our amazing guests from our first 50 episodes, ans...

Aug 27, 202144 minSeason 2Ep. 51

50. Revisiting...Hybrid Working

Send us a text We call it Desxit: Are you in or out - the physical office? Workplace location is the new Brexit and for many teams this topic is similarly as divisive and contentious depending on beliefs around hybrid working. The pandemic triggered millions into working from home; now the tide is turning and people are being recalled back to the office once again. Getting back to the world of lanyards stirs up emotional and practical challenges from having to rebalance life around a commute. Fr...

Aug 20, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 50

49. Revisiting...Handling Change

Send us a text Long days, short weeks? Take 20 mins with us to review and reflect your approach to handling change. What started as a sprint of change back in March 2020 has become a gruelling marathon for many. As people adjust and flex to new ways of working, we can focus on how to create balance and maintain boundaries. In times of deep change, it can be easy for boundary margins to slip and lines to blur. Take charge of change by setting simple commitments around ring-fencing time. Just taki...

Aug 13, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 49

48. Revisiting...The Imposter Syndrome

Send us a text This is the first in our Summer 2021 R&R (Review and Reflect) series and this one is all about the Imposter Syndrome. With rapid change comes opportunities and challenges and the skill is to be able to handle learning as we go and minimise fear, procrastination and self-doubt. We discuss practical tips for shedding the 5 fears that underpin the Imposter Syndrome and how starting with our language and how we describe ourselves is key. Summer is an ideal time to give ourselves a...

Aug 05, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 48

47. Riding the Rollercoaster of Change

Send us a text If you feel like the highs and lows are getting faster and stronger, you are not alone. We share tips and ideas for keeping grounded and stabilised as the coronacoaster surges on. As we prepare for the next stages of change, for many this represents a transition from full-time remote working to being back in an office. Microsoft surveys suggest 66% of organisations are planning a hybrid set-up with a few days in/out an office. We are the first generation of adults to give this a g...

Jul 30, 202122 minSeason 2Ep. 47

46. Healthy Hybrid Habits

Send us a text For those of us told as kids not to sit too close to the TV as it would give us square eyes, it is quite startling to realise just how much we are sitting staring at a screen in order to work. With Microsoft data suggesting over 60% of their global clients are planning for hybrid working as an inevitability, we are the generation who are going through the learning curve first. We are the Class of 2020/2021! Rather like a school year coming to the end, summer is a good time to paus...

Jul 23, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 46

45. Prioritise Selfcare - Little Breaks Prevent Breakdown

Send us a text This episode is for all those who focus on helping others to be ok, to have the confidence to look after themselves with the same care. For the digital overload is real, not just your imagination! Microsoft has published data showing the extent of digital overload for the millions working from home prompted by the pandemic, we share the stats but in short: higher productivity is masking exhaustion, and with newspapers suggesting 40% of adults are looking to leave their current job...

Jul 16, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 45

44. Access Your Feelgood Brain Chemistry

Send us a text If we were professional athletes part of our behaviour would be to manage and maintain our levels of fitness to be able perform when it counts and contribute to the team. During times of uncertainty it may take more to keep our mindset fit for the game of life. In this episode we discuss how to tap into our feelgood brain chemistry to help keep us going for the long run. We tap into the insights from neuroscience and share practical tools to give your brain a positive DOSE (Dopami...

Jul 09, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 44

43. Creating Life/Work Balance (YOLO)

Send us a text July is all about prioritising our self-care. Your work only works if you are ok. Could agile working be making us more fragile? The novelty of being able to work any place, anywhere and any time may now be wearing off and it can be a jolt to realise that work may have crept across into leisure time. Latest research shows average working hours have extended during the pandemic. In this episode we share the OODA tool to recreate the ideal balance is ‘8 hours sleep, 8 hours work, 8 ...

Jul 02, 202122 minSeason 3Ep. 43

42. The Wonders of Neurodiversity - The Future Needs Different Thinkers

Send us a text In this extended episode we focus on the treasure trove of benefits that neurodivergence brings to the table. Hugely successful people such as Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Greta Thunberg and Richard Branson have shared how their dyslexic, ADHD or autistic gift to think and see things differently has enabled them to impact and shake up the world. In our increasingly AI/automated workplace, having a neurodivergent brain could be the career asset to nurture rather than a risk to mitigate. ...

Jun 25, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 42

41. Inclusion Mindset - Focus on your super strengths

Send us a text Tired of having to fit in? Change and disruption can be even more tiring if people are pretending to be someone they are not, or having to force themselves to work in a way that doesn't play to their natural strengths. We are joined this week by the inspirational Sarah Adjepong-Duodu who in her role as global leadership trainer for a large multinational health and beauty brand is passionate about the need for an 'inclusion mindset'. She shares her experiences of feeling like she h...

Jun 18, 202124 minSeason 2Ep. 41

40. New Language Of Inclusion - Don't Take This The Wrong Way, But...

Send us a text The language we use is key to being able to work well with different people in a smart and inclusive way. Being able to talk easily and professionally with a diverse audience is increasingly important as the world of work continues to evolve. Our words play an enormous role in how we dis/connect with each other: never underestimate the impact an off-hand comment can have or for well-intended banter to backfire. We are joined this week by the amazing Anusha Parshotam. Working as an...

Jun 11, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 40

39. The F Word - Working Well With Different People

Send us a text In the first of our 'To Be Different Is To Be Human' focus in June, this episode scans the broad and widening horizon of inclusion, diversity and belonging. A potential consequence from geographical restriction is that our lives can become smaller and less diverse without random interaction. Learning how to mix with different unknown people again may require a conscious decision than pre-pandemic. As Maya Angelou said 'people may forget what you said or did, but they never forget ...

Jun 04, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 39

38. Time to Update Your Soul Software

Send us a text The pandemic has impacted people in very different ways - wreaked havoc for some or been a welcome break in the pattern for others. Either way, life will fall into new rhythms and humans are remarkable at getting back into the groove and restoring to business as usual. We are joined this week by the inspirational Gillian McMichael MCC: a Master Transformational Coach and the Founder of Full Circle Global. She embodies a holistic, whole person approach and has become one of the lea...

May 28, 202127 minSeason 2Ep. 38

37. Reducing Pressure, Overwork and Overwhelm

Send us a text We explore the link between time management and the impact that has on our mental health. As restrictions lift so does the volume of activities, commitments and overall noise in life. We are joined by Cognitive Behavioural Coach Lindsey Thompson-Wright who specialises in helping people recognise and maintain boundaries that contribute to good mental health. As we learn to integrate our 'digital twin' with our IRL (In Real Life) self it can challenge our ability to keep balance. We...

May 21, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 37

36. Keeping Mentally Safe - Ask Twice

Send us a text Please note: This episode covers the real and sad impact that mental health issues can have and includes references to suicide. In the second of our Mental Health Month series, we are joined by the wonderful Simon Brown - who in his role as a CEO of TEKTowr (www.tektowr.com/careers) is passionate about making mental health part of the everyday workplace culture as much as physical safety is. He shares the impact losing his brother to suicide in 2012 had on his attitude to mental h...

May 14, 202140 minSeason 2Ep. 36
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