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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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95. Positive Impact and Influence - Relationships and Reputation

Send us a text Does the room light up when you enter, or leave? If impact is the effect we have on people in that moment (I believed them or not) then influence is the onward result as an effect (I will meet them again or not). As many are ramping up their levels of in-person interactions this is the third in our focus on 'evergreen skills' - essential now and for the foreseeable. We share tips for making your message land with impact (one word: poise) and communicating in a way that develops ra...

Jul 15, 202226 minSeason 5Ep. 95

94. Everyday Coaching Skills

Send us a text Bringing an everyday coaching approach to interactions is fast-becoming one of the hottest trend skills. Nearly every management job description will include coaching as a desired skills, the organisations who encourage coaching will see better retention and performance. Coaching is the language of change and action - it is a mindset of listening with a full heart and open mind to create the space for another to maximise their true potential. We define what coaching is and isnt, h...

Jul 08, 202234 minSeason 5Ep. 94

93. Hybrid Presentation Skills

Send us a text As well as the new opportunities and challenges created from global disruption and change, so too comes a fresh set of expectations and new moments of truth. In this first in our 4-part focus on ‘evergreen skills’ we share top tips for presenting with confidence - whether in room, on screen or connecting with a mixed group all over the world. As events, meetings and conferences open up once more, many are finding their feet again as they present new ideas, engage a tired or cynica...

Jul 01, 202234 minSeason 5Ep. 93

92. Declutter To Get Ahead – Real Life Tips

Send us a text Feeling squished? As many are experiencing a ramping up of pace, expectation, social engagements and supporting/caring for others, this can impact our sense of control, capability and overall confidence. Worrying about not being able to handle the influx of tasks - like balancing a busy social calendar alongside big important work projects - can result in us feeling squished in the middle. Channelling our foxy spirit of trying new things out, in this episode we hear from 4 real li...

Jun 24, 202230 minSeason 5Ep. 92

91. From Overwhelm to Ownership

Send us a text Just one task or setback can create a slip into feeling overwhelmed by the volume of incoming work. We are at a pivotal time in how we work, with many roles now increasing in pressure. Either a deluge in data, an avalanche of emotions, or even just keeping track of the increasing ways messages and tasks can interrupt and add to the best laid plans. Many are currently tasked with big futuristic workloads but are burdened with old historic ways of working. Remits have increased, ope...

Jun 17, 202231 minSeason 5Ep. 91

90. Manage Expectations to Prevent a Blame Culture

Send us a text They say people leave the workplace culture , not the job itself. Creating an environment where there is accountability but not blame is easier said than done during times of uncertainty, disruption and ambiguity. A Blame Culture is where people pass the responsibility to others for general mistakes, or lack taking accountability for their part in an outcome. Passing the buck, blaming other teams, gossiping about another part of the organisation, shirking responsibility - these be...

Jun 10, 202225 minSeason 5Ep. 90

89. Finding the Time to Be Proactive

Send us a text The simplest way to define proactive is doing the same things you do to be reactive - just ahead of the time it is needed. Taking a moment to Prepare, Leverage, Act and think Next is a good way to start feeling ahead of the game. An eternal quality, but now more than ever being able to keep proactive is essential if you are feeling bogged down by lots of tasks. We experiment using the Pomodoro Method as a way to stay focused and manage time within our conversation- so you can hear...

Jun 04, 202231 minSeason 5Ep. 89

88. Keeping Energised Through Challenges

Send us a text In this final part of our 4-part focus on resilience we share thoughts and ideas to maintain our energy levels as the waves of change and disruption continue. As the world changes, being our own CEO (Chief Energy Officer) enables us to keep flexible and adaptable. Finding the lighter side of things, prioritising fun and play back into the working day, and making a commitment to practice self-care can make the biggest difference to how we keep safe and secure during challenge. We s...

May 27, 202227 minSeason 5Ep. 88

87. Team Resilience - Stronger Together

Send us a text To be an effective team that can keep focused during the ups and downs is to be a resilient one. Looking out for each other, supporting each other and challenging and motivating members to be their personal best is not just the job of the leader - although leaders will have the biggest influence over the tone and culture of a team. Resilience is the capacity to adapt in the face of adversity or challenge and is a team effort. Nature gives us many examples of the benefits of being ...

May 20, 202225 minSeason 5Ep. 87

86. Building Your Personal Resilience

Send us a text Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, challenges or setbacks. Always useful, these days essential. In the 20th century the worlds body of knowledge used to double every 25 years. Now, it doubles every 11 hoursm (IBM). Within a week, what you thought was 'fact' could change overnight; the course you studied may become out of date within months. Feelings of overwhelm from trying to keep up with the pace of change are common - the resilience to succeed ...

May 06, 202233 minSeason 5Ep. 86

85. Inspiring Confidence In The Next Gen Workforce

Send us a text The pandemic has disrupted education and career pathways for a generation of teens - who are now entering the workplace looking to make their mark and build their lives. 20% more than usual have decided to delay their entry to work by seeking further education* such is the uncertainty around options . Its not easy being a young person starting out on a career path; more than ever they need positive adult role models at work. People can only be what they see and remote working has ...

Apr 29, 202232 minSeason 5Ep. 85

84. Unlocking the Secrets to Confidence

Send us a text If everyone can purchase the same tech, products and services then it really is ourselves that make the ultimate success story. "You are the secret to your success" is the end quote from our guest Shona Rowan's new book The Psychology of Successful Women: The Ultimate Guide. She shares her recommendations from her research and her background of competing in global ballroom dancing competitions in Australia. It makes for fascinating insights into unlocking the secrets of confidence...

Apr 20, 202235 minSeason 5Ep. 84

83. Overcoming Barriers to Confidence

Send us a text When external life is unpredictable it can impact our inner sense of confidence and create wobbly feelings than in more stable times. We share practical tips for overcoming nerves and other barriers to confidence including the ‘cameras out’ technique and various planning and prep tools that transform our confidence levels in a moment that counts. Whether it’s taking to the stage, asking a question, speaking up in a meeting or just having the confidence to say yes or no- every huma...

Apr 15, 202234 minSeason 5Ep. 83

82. Confidence to Collaborate

Send us a text Collaboration is the action of working with others to produce something or to explore solutions and possibilities. In these changeable times where many industries are facing new and different challenges, collaboration is one of those premium skills that is not only useful now but will be vital for thriving in the years ahead. We share ideas for boosting our confidence levels to collaborate (why wouldn't you?) and looking for opportunities to collaborate in order to speed up, gener...

Apr 08, 202229 minSeason 5Ep. 82

81. Boosting Self Confidence

Send us a text Starting with a moment to enjoy the sounds of springtime birdsong, this is a great time to refresh our energy and confidence. Confidence is that inner sense of knowing that you are enough, having a sense of certainty that no matter what gets thrown at you, you are able to handle yourself and deal with it in the best way possible. From owning your space in interviews and presentations, to a solid sense of self during challenge, we share our SPRING formula tips for lifting or mainta...

Mar 29, 202227 minSeason 5Ep. 81

80. Creating Honest & Innovative Meetings

Send us a text As the saying goes, if we always do what we've always done, we'll always get what we've always got. Now is not the time for stale, closed or timid ways of working! Teams who take the time to create an honest environment will reap the benefits through having more innovative, proactive and focused meetings. Better quality meetings and interactions enables every member of the team to be more equipped to maximise opportunity and potential during times of disruption. We share tips for ...

Mar 25, 202229 minSeason 4Ep. 80

79. Handling the Impact of Others

Send us a text Never underestimate the impact we have on each other - and in turn how our confidence can be boosted (or dented) by how others interact with us. With lots of change brings lots of opportunity so now is the time to feel empowered, comfortable and confident as we meet and greet more people. We are joined by the fabulous Enfys Maloney; as a sales trainer she offers sophisticated sales training designed to help show-stopping businesses make more sales, comfortably. Enfys helps female ...

Mar 18, 202233 minSeason 4Ep. 79

78. Maximising Team Identity and Brand

Send us a text Many are finding their work is like a rollercoaster ride at the moment with the ups and downs creating highs and lows that can over time impact wellness and resilience levels. A benefit of a stable team is that it stabilises nerves, reassures those who are wondering whether to stay or go, and maximises opportunities for collaboration and innovation. If members of a team are unable to answer ‘why do we exist as a team?’ then the tougher days will be made tougher with lack of vision...

Mar 11, 202228 minSeason 4Ep. 78

77. Maximising Your Personal Impact as a Safe Leader

Send us a text Our focus this month is on Making Impact : how to make the difference, get your voice heard and create the positive influence required for action. We are honoured to be joined by Steve Lakin (Head of Fire at Balfour Beatty plc but in this episode he is speaking from his personal perspective) who shares his advice on how to maximise impact when you need people to engage, connect and action your message. Steve has devoted his career to transforming fire safety and ensuring that the ...

Mar 04, 202233 minSeason 4Ep. 77

76. Embracing Diversity of Opinion

Send us a text With lots of new decisions and projects, how do we ensure that everyone gets included around the table and in the conversation to be able to maximise our potential. Diversity drives innovation. We are delighted to be joined by the award-winning Nzinga Orgill MBA, CEO & Founder at RaCExpert Ltd. A transformational change leader committed to equality and equity for all, she shares her practical advice for opening the safe, brave space that is required to be able to solve the pro...

Feb 25, 202236 minSeason 4Ep. 76

75. Repairing Tricky Work Relationships

Send us a text In this our Jubilee episode we turn our focus on to the prized skill of handling tricky conversations or difficult dynamics that can emerge in our working relationships. Of the past 3,400 years, humans have been entirely at peace for 268 of them – just 8% of recorded history. The concept of conflict means different things to different people and is an everyday part of our lives rather than an individual failing. Often it is fear of conflict that can hinder our ability to handle tr...

Feb 18, 202233 minSeason 4Ep. 75

74. Creating Team Harmony For Results

Send us a text This second episode in our focus on healthy work relationships focuses on harmonious teams. Rather than a nice to have, it is a need to have - when we work in harmony we shift our attention on sorting out the results rather than each other. With record numbers of people leaving and starting roles there are a lot of new beginnings and firsts happening within teams. We share tips for welcoming new team members in without destabilising existing ones. Asking someone the question 'this...

Feb 11, 202230 minSeason 4Ep. 74

73. Healthy Professional Relationships

Send us a text In this, the first in our 'Healthy Working Relationships' series this month, we focus on how to create, maintain and sustain good effective relationships with the people we work with. When there is trust, respect and understanding then even the most challenging or stressful work situations can be dealt with. When we are surrounded by healthy relationships in work can also create great memories we can recall to boost our confidence later. But when there is a nastiness, an unease or...

Feb 04, 202234 minSeason 4Ep. 73

72. Restoring Lost Confidence

Send us a text Part of growing up and become a mature adult is the moment where we recognise the need to understand who we really are and who we really want to be. No one can tell us what is the ideal next step for us and part of growing up is realising that we each have to figure out what motivates us and how we can progress our life in the way we want. We may not have had the ideal circumstances but it is our reaction to those that creates the end outcome. Part of the maturing process is being...

Jan 28, 202228 minSeason 4Ep. 72

71. Keeping Motivated Through Setbacks

Send us a text During challenging times it can be comforting to remember that a drop in motivation is not a personal failing unique to you: every single human experiences setback in their life. Knowing how to get ourselves out of a hole and shift towards a more motivated mindset is the bedrock of resilience and wellness. Keeping motivated on the bright, easy and flowing days is easy; its being able to bolster ourselves on the dark, difficult and stuck days that is an essential skill for this dis...

Jan 21, 202228 minSeason 4Ep. 71

70. Igniting Team Motivation

Send us a text The stronger the team, the stronger the performance sustained over time. Those teams who know like and trust each other, who have each others backs are more resilient in handling the ups and downs associated with disruption and change. In this episode we share hints and tips for motivating teams - because as we all know, team work makes the dream work. But even more vitally, teamwork soothes the nightmares associated with setback and disruption. Focusing on team building now, enab...

Jan 14, 202228 minSeason 4Ep. 70

69. Self-Motivation - Shift Your View

Send us a text Our focus this month is all about motivation - and in this episode we discuss tips for self-motivation. Did you know that 80% of those who set New Years Resolutions have given them up within 3 weeks? Rather than setting goals that focus on depriving ourselves, it is much more motivating to set goals which focus on joy and feeling good - that nudge you closer to being the real genuine you. Being able to motivate ourselves on the easy as well as the tough days is even more of a prem...

Jan 07, 202230 minSeason 4Ep. 69

68. The Gift of Real Belonging

Send us a text Feeling like we belong is a core human need. When we feel connected and part of a community it creates a sense of belonging which transforms energy, morale and spirit to make things happen. Those teams who feel like they are part of something bigger than their individual selves has greater resilience to handle the blips and create the wins. When someone knows their presence will be missed, there is more motivation and reason to show up and contribute. If someone feels forgotten, i...

Dec 24, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 68

67. The Gift of Hard-Won Wisdom

Send us a text For many, the past year has been full of challenge and stretch and situations that may have pushed you way out of your comfort zone. This may not have been the easiest time of your life, but it could be the most useful in terms of developing your skills and knowledge. No one was trained for the pandemic and therefore even those who proclaim to be 'expert' are learning as they go. Reframing the mistakes, missteps and retakes as opportunities to reflect and learn empowers us to see ...

Dec 17, 202124 minSeason 2Ep. 67

66. The Gift of Attentive Listening

Send us a text Like many of the true gifts of life, listening is a simple and free action and yet it is not always easy for those with busy lives. Hence the value of feeling wholly listened to can be priceless. In this episode we discuss the power of attentive listening, what this means for enabling success in ourselves and others, and practical tips for quality questions that unlock un-defensive responses. Whether on a sales floor or behind a surgery door, whether side by side or via a screen, ...

Dec 10, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 66
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