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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

125. Engage With Everyday Collaborative Conversations

Send us a text In the third of our future-proofing series, we focus on the very human element of collaboration. Hard to define therefore tricky to automate, not many of the challenges we see in todays workplace can be solved with a solo individual or one team working in silo. ChatGPT gives a brilliant description but what do those words actually mean in everyday moments? We’re joined by Dr Trudi Taylor who shares her wisdom and experience of creating collaborative conversations. She is a highly ...

Feb 17, 202344 minSeason 10Ep. 125

124. Innovate Through Creative Conversations

Send us a text In the second of our future proofing series, we focus on the very human element of creativity. What are the benefits to our every day working and sharing tips for enabling creativity in ourselves and others. Rather than limiting creativity to only being necessary for certain roles and certain people, its remembering that to be human: is to create! We explore the six levels of human thinking and how we can tap into the richer higher levels of thinking in our everyday work. Advances...

Feb 10, 202323 minSeason 10Ep. 124

123. Connect With Caring Conversations

Send us a text In this first of a four-part series, focusing on how we can Futureproof, our career potential and safeguard our wellness. We focus on the very human aspect of caring for each other rather than an annual appraisal. Taking the approach of every day, caring conversations build. Trust establishes relationships and means we can sustain performance and engagement with true connection, rather than a facade we share, the three human edge skills that are beyond automation and the perceptua...

Feb 03, 202325 minSeason 10Ep. 123

122. Vision Requires Visibility

Send us a text Being clear on your vision helps us to keep going through setbacks and enable others to feel hopeful and motivated that things can get better. But if you don't know what's out there, how do you know if your vision for success is big enough, and if you aren't seen, how can you inspire others? Being visible opens up doors and it can be done in a subtle, low-key way - it all starts with a conversation. We are joined by the inspirational Krupa Suthar who shares her experience and advi...

Jan 27, 202342 minSeason 9Ep. 122

121. Team Empowerment Through Delegation

Send us a text A recurring common theme for managers, leaders, supervisors and team leaders is the desire to do more delegating. But trust, ego, fear, control and perfection can get in the way - and many say 'its just quicker to do it myself' which might be true for the first 5 times, but not 50 times. Rather than seeing delegation as a negative or something to feel guilty about, for many it is the first step to feeling trusted and empowered in their work. Changing our mindset, language and beli...

Jan 20, 202335 minSeason 9Ep. 121

120. Employee Engagement is a Two-Way Street

Send us a text In this second in our 'Start as You Mean To Go On' series we focus on the hot topic that is employee engagement in todays workplace. Defined as 'what it feels like to work here' we flip the typical approach to this by focusing on how engagement requires both parties to take accountability for how engaged they are. Like customer service experience, how we as the customer behave will influence the behaviour of the other and so if you want a smiley positive interaction then that star...

Jan 14, 202333 minSeason 9Ep. 120

119. Start As You Mean To Go On - Setting Your Intent

Send us a text Getting your head back in to gear after a break is easier said than done when there is lots of noise and disruption. Taking 20 mins to reflect so you start as you mean to go on can make the world of difference to our energy, confidence and focus. In this 4-part series we explore each week the importance of setting yourself up well for the year ahead and knowing that you’ve got what you need in your team toolkit to thrive. In this first in our 4-part series we explore how you can s...

Jan 06, 202323 minSeason 9Ep. 119

118. Setting Your Personal Legacy - What's Yours?

Send us a text During busy times of transformation, uncertainty or disruption it can be trickier than usual to rate a year as being successful, if the usual measures are less apparent. Revenues, service levels, graphs and bar charts are the typical focus for many workplaces, but taking a moment to acknowledge the bigger picture can shift focus and lift mood. In our final episode of 2022 we wrap up our Taking Stock series and pull the cracker on personal legacy. When all is said and done, what is...

Dec 21, 202227 minSeason 8Ep. 118

117. Relaxed Readiness Enables Agility

Send us a text In this third in our Taking Stock series we pull the cracker on being agile and 'foxy' in how we pack down one year and set up for the next. From creating STAR stories that empower us to transfer our skills to new scenarios, to creating positive relationships and reputation, its about getting into a state of relaxed readiness. We share the Skills Audit exercise, a phenomenal way to feel good about the year we have had and find the smooth amid the rough....an incredibly powerful co...

Dec 16, 202226 minSeason 8Ep. 117

116. Relationships Last Longer Than Emails

Send us a text The bigger the number of people we need to connect with , the more our relationships require mindful attention. According to Professor Robin Dunbar our brains max out at 150 people, but just think how many emails you get each day and from how many people. So in this second in our Taking Stock series we pull the cracker on building great relationships during busy disruptive times. From the power of using someone's (correctly spelt) name, to being connected to your relationship valu...

Dec 09, 202228 minSeason 8Ep. 116

115. Savour Success for Self-Confidence

Send us a text Maintaining a positive perspective about who we are and the skills we bring to a situation is essential for healthy morale and self-belief. Not always easy if you have had a big year full of twists and turns; it can be easy to judge and criticize ourselves. Get a dose of feelgood cheer in this first of our Christmas Cracker: Taking Stock mini-series. We share practical tools that encourage us to reflect on our previous successes to boost self-confidence, self-belief and empowermen...

Nov 28, 202225 minSeason 8Ep. 115

114. Setting Professional Standards - Who Cares?

Send us a text This final of our 4-part series on Getting Stuff Done takes a fresh look at the ancient topic of etiquette - how we work with each other and the standards we choose to set, uphold and maintain. For those who have been driving for years, do you think you could pass your driving test now? Just like the Highway Code enables the mix of vehicles and drivers to travel together safely and smoothly as possible, our individual professional code of conduct enables busy teams and departments...

Nov 24, 202227 minSeason 8Ep. 114

113. Managing Expectations - Whose Job?

Send us a text This third of our 4-part series on Getting Stuff Done, we focus on the need for extreme expectation management if your working world is like the Wild West at the moment. Like cowboys herding cats, keeping tabs on an ever-changing workload is a job in itself, especially if there are demanding stakeholders or customers who may have kittens when plans change. We share practical ideas for being proactive, being realistic and bringing a positive confidence in how you manage expectation...

Nov 18, 202222 minSeason 8Ep. 113

112. Managing Upwards - Who's 'They'?

Send us a text This second of our 4-part series on Getting Stuff Done, we take an space -related focus on the hot topic of managing upwards. If ‘they’ are not listening, or ‘they’re not aware’ then first off we need to identify who’s they- and rather than being a UFO (unidentified force of opposition). We share tips for bringing problems to your boss in a positive way, and having conversations with senior leaders. It’s about adding rocket fuel to your confidence and ability to raise challenges a...

Nov 11, 202229 minSeason 8Ep. 112

111. Accountability For Communication - Who's Responsible?

Send us a text In the first of our 4-part series on Getting Stuff Done, we take a Listeners Letter and share practical advice that can be immediately applied - or shared if you are a leader wanting to support and mentor others. In this episode we focus on the thorny world of communication. If I send you an email, is that the job done? Or is the task transfer not complete until I check you have received it and message understood? We discuss the difference between accountability, responsibility an...

Nov 04, 202225 minSeason 8Ep. 111

110. Gratitude Resets Your Attitude

Send us a text The more we practice the habit of being grateful for what we have, the more our resilience rises, our pain threshold increases as well as our empathy for fellow colleagues and the challenges that come with change and disruption. In the final part of our Mind Over Matter series we focus on the benefits of being grateful. Joined by Performance Coach Karl Green who shares his tips on gratitude being the enabler in the ruthlessly competitive world of dance. From ancient religion to cu...

Oct 28, 202226 minSeason 8Ep. 110

109. Keeping Calm Under Pressure - extended special

Send us a text Being able to channel our mindset when under pressure helps shift from fear to focus. We are joined by championship go-kart driver Chris Thomas, who as one of the world’s fastest drivers in his class, knows the power that mind over matter has to survive and win at breakneck speeds in the tightest of corners. In the third of our Mind Over Matter mini-series he shares his tips for achieving clarity and focus at breakneck speeds in order to win. Describing himself as not a naturally ...

Oct 21, 202249 minSeason 8Ep. 109

108. The Power of Storytelling to Connect

Send us a text The reality of the emerging ways in which we work is that many people are now working with new people who don't know who they are or what they do, which can impact confidence and ability to collaborate and perform. With matrix working (where we work with anyone and everyone with less hierarchy) and hybrid workplaces (interacting in virtual/in-room or mixed spaces) we need to impact and influence others to build relationships with more purpose and intention. In the second in our 4-...

Oct 14, 202233 minSeason 8Ep. 108

107. Keeping Motivated When The Chips Are Down

Send us a text Handling the jolts of change and disruption takes energy, commitment and self-accountability. When faced with ongoing challenge it can be easy to slip into victim mode, and influence others around us. In the first in our 4-part Mind Over Matter series, we share practical ideas for restoring motivation when we are not feeling chipper. Whether for yourself or a team, we discuss the 4 pillars that boost job motivation and the questions that can lead us there. Ideal practical listen f...

Oct 07, 202232 minSeason 8Ep. 107

106. Balancing Success With Self-Care

Send us a text Many are finding that competitive busy-ness is becoming a part of everyday conversation when we greet each other. It may feel a harmless habit but it can set us up for feeling stressed and less able to focus and crack on with the tasks of the day. The words we choose influence our thinking and our thoughts create our mindset. We are joined by the amazing Gem Gore who has seen real-life benefits for herself and her sales team when she shifted the focus on self-care as the starting ...

Sep 30, 202238 minSeason 7Ep. 106

105. Inspiring Others To Succeed

Send us a text It can be a challenge to keep focusing on success during times of change and disruption, but as this week's guest Regional Sales Manager Amy Morgan shares - never underestimate the power you have to inspire someone to feel better, brighter and more able to succeed. Rather than leadership being one big grand gesture, its taking the everyday opportunity to demonstrate 'quiet management'. Just taking 1 minute to recognise and acknowledge a moment where someone has given great service...

Sep 23, 202235 minSeason 7Ep. 105

104. Enabling Team Agility

Send us a text The busier we get, the easier it is to get trapped into taking more on and become overloaded with work and reduces time to be innovative, creative and adds value. Yet with our rapidly evolving workplace, being too busy to reassess what we are doing risks our ability to be agile. So our September Success Series is an easy way to inspire, imagine and invest in your thinking -for there only one you in the world. With a fun back to school feel, we are joined by a different guest each ...

Sep 16, 202231 minSeason 7Ep. 104

103. Redefining What Success Means For You Now

Send us a text The busier we get, the trickier it is to dedicate the time to learn and refresh our skills. Yet with our rapidly evolving workplace, being too busy to learn risks our ability to keep fresh and ahead of the game. So our September Success Series is an easy way to inspire, imagine and invest in your thinking -for there only one you in the world. With a fun back to school feel, we are joined by a different guest each week sharing their hard-won lessons around success. But where do we ...

Sep 09, 202237 minSeason 7Ep. 103

102. Summer School: H is for Harmony

Send us a text Welcome to the sixth and final part of our Summer School : all about maximising your potential through harmony - with self and others. Rather than trying to aspire to a 50/50 balance, it is more realistic to aim for harmony. And there is plenty of discord to practice on at the moment -working with different people and personalities during ongoing disruption can be a challenge. We discuss the growing difference in opinion between generations around perceived work ethic and what it ...

Sep 02, 202233 minSeason 6Ep. 102

101. Summer School: T is for Teamship

Send us a text Welcome to part 5 of our Summer School : all about maximising your potential through effective teamship. We know leaders will impact and influence a workplace culture, but it’s the team who make success happen in reality. When teams work well together it can be magic, when they don’t it can be toxic. As this is episode 101 we have used a Room 101 theme, so we share the big 3 toxic team issues that can seriously set back success. We share practical tools for creating inclusive happ...

Aug 26, 202229 minSeason 6Ep. 101

100. Summer School: W is for Wellness (Ep100 video special)

Send us a text Welcome to part 4 of our Summer School : all about maximising your potential by prioritising wellness. If you don't slap on some SPF (Self-Preservation Focus) then you are at risk of getting frazzled or worse, burnout. As this is episode 100 we created a video podcast ('the one ton!') so you can watch this podcast via https://youtu.be/u0o7dJCODlU or listen in via your usual way. We discuss the realities and practicalities of factoring in wellness in todays modern worklife. It does...

Aug 19, 202223 minSeason 6Ep. 100

99. Summer School: O is for Optimism

Send us a text Welcome to part 3 of our Summer School : all about maximising your potential by practising an optimistic outlook. We discuss the realities and practicalities of keeping optimistic in todays modern worklife. Keeping a positive, hopeful optimistic mindset can be a challenge when there's a constant stream of negative news to read or problems to solve. We share simple tools to reframe and reset our thinking habits on to a more optimistic track - in an authentic way rather than pretenc...

Aug 12, 202227 minSeason 6Ep. 99

98. Summer School: R is for Relationships

Send us a text Welcome to part 2 of our Summer School : all about maximising your potential with effective relationships. We share the challenges and opportunities of building relationships in the pandemic era - from creating trust and rapport in a hybrid world, to smoothing conflicts and misunderstandings when pressure is high. We talk through practical exercise to get the momentum for great relationships going - no matter your starting point. These 20-minute speed overviews share simple everyd...

Aug 05, 202221 minSeason 6Ep. 98

97. Summer School: G is for Growth Mindset

Send us a text Welcome to part 1 of our Summer School : all about maximising your potential with a Growth Mindset . We explain what it is, the link between success in the decade ahead and how to set your inner purpose and values. We talk through practical exercise to get the momentum for personal growth going - no matter your starting point. These 20-minute speed overviews share simple everyday actions that you can put into practice right now - or inspire your next team meeting. Ideal way to tun...

Jul 26, 202220 minSeason 6Ep. 97

96. Confident Decision-Making

Send us a text Adults apparently make 30,000 decisions every day (227 around what to eat) but it’s sometimes the big ones that can hold us back or propel us forward. Being decisive, handling dilemmas, getting on top of choices rather than get overwhelmed or start procrastinating- there is a clear link between wellness and decision-making. We are thrilled to be joined by MD Liz Hegarty who shares her real life tips for effective decision-making. Making decisions feels good but if we don’t feel go...

Jul 22, 202239 minSeason 5Ep. 96
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