What does a coach need to consider in preparing to coach a team? Find out in episode five of our team coaching series with Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong. Using the STS model of Self (the coach), Team and Situation, they discuss what you need to consider before committing to coach a particular team. With a series of interesting questions to ask yourself as well as examples from their own experience, Georgina and Allard empower team coaches to know themselves, know their own boundaries, and...
Mar 06, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Learn about the importance of good contracting in episode four of our Team Coaching series with Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong. Together they explore what contracting is and talk about ‘Big C’ contracting which includes ‘the 6 P’s’ of purpose, practicalities, professional, power, psychology and partnership. Georgina and Allard go on to explain the equally important ‘Little C’ contracting, discuss the use of Clare Pedrick’s STOKeRS model and the challenges for coaches in supporting decision...
Feb 27, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 127
In this episode, Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong begin their conversation identifying what a team is as opposed to a group, what competencies are, and how they create a framework for good practice. Using a Team Coaching Wheel created by Georgina, they look more closely at specific team coaching competencies, such as a ‘focus on relationships in the system’ and ‘working with power and authority.’ Using real-life examples, tools and powerful coaching questions, Georgina and Allard provide hon...
Feb 20, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 126
In episode two of our Team Coaching series, Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong take a deeper dive into what they understand real team coaching to be. They re-examine what the core of coaching is about, and look at what can happen when a coach shifts from one-to-one coaching to working with teams. Join us as they discuss the different phases that occur in team coaching and explain the Team Coaching Competencies Wheel, as well as share invaluable insights about the centre of that wheel: the phil...
Feb 13, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Welcome to the first episode in our new podcast series on team coaching. Our two hosts, Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong of the Team Coaching Studio, will be holding informative conversations to share their expertise and passion for this topic. In this first episode, they explain why team coaching is becoming a necessity in creating real change in how teams and leaders work, and why they believe it is a key part of the future of coaching. They discuss the difference between team coaching and...
Feb 06, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Join us for this heart-warming and inspiring conversation with our four podcast hosts of 2022: Claudia Day, Rob Lawrence, Maxine Bell and George Warren. Listen as they reflect on their experiences as hosts – what drove them to become hosts, what the experience was like and the incredible ripple effects from it. The conversation broadens out into developments in coaching that are reflected in the podcast topics as well as why podcasts are relevant, powerful (and free) learning and development too...
Jan 30, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 123
In our final episode, celebrating 20 years of the Association for Coaching, our host Rob Lawrence is joined by the CEO and Co-founder of the AC, Katherine Tulpa and Gina Lodge, the AC Area Chair of the UK, Africa and India as they look forward to the future and the focus of the AC. They acknowledge that the world we live in is changing more rapidly than ever and the place coaching has in creating a better future. As Gina states, “Coaching is a chance for change…it changes people.” Learn about th...
Jan 23, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 122
In this penultimate episode of our AC at 20 series, our host Rob Lawrence is joined by Geoffrey Abbot, AC Global Advisory Panel member; Ian Mitchell, Chair of the AC Northwest Europe area and part of the Supervision SIG; and Victoria Leath, AC's Head of Corporate Membership & Accreditation and Head of International Growth. Drawing on their own experiences as well as literature and theory, these three powerhouses of coaching come together in a thought-provoking conversation to discuss current...
Jan 16, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 121
This week our host, Rob Lawrence, is joined by two regional chairs from opposite sides of the world: Eva Chan is the regional chair for Greater China and Jacqueline Scannell the regional chair for Ireland. Despite coming from two very different cultures they share a common passion for coaching and connection, both locally and globally. Learn about the fascinating differences, opportunities, and challenges they both face in their individual areas. Eva and her committed team are creating an impact...
Jan 09, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 120
In this episode, we welcome Anita Sauvage, the AC’s Regional Chair of France, and Dr. Umut Ahmet Tarakci, Founder and Regional Chair of AC Turkey. Anita and Umut join our host, Rob Lawrence to share their personal and cultural experiences of coaching in their countries and how the AC is supporting their efforts. In this warm and fascinating conversation, Umut and Anita take us on the evolutionary journey of coaching in France and Turkey over the last 20 years. Once viewed with doubt and sceptici...
Jan 02, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 119
In this podcast episode, we hear from three passionate coaches from across the AC’s global community. Our host, Rob Lawrence, is joined by Sarah Tennyson, AC Regional Chair USA, East Coast; Michael Cullen, AC Regional Co-Chair Canada and Oliver Johnston, who was the AC Inaugural Chair of Ireland and is a member of the Global Advisory Board as well an AC Ireland lifelong honorary member. In this enlivening conversation, our guests discuss what makes the AC different from other coaching profession...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 118
Our 20-year celebration continues as our host, Rob Lawrence is joined by Hetty Einzig, the AC’s Strategy Director of Publications and Executive Editor of Coaching Perspectives magazine; Ian McDermott, AC Ambassador for Innovation and Collaboration; Smaranda Dochia, Director of Digital Learning and Podcasts, and David Rothauser, a contributor to AC Group Supervision Cohort groups. As leaders in their fields, they take a deep dive into the idea that remaining a student, open to learning and person...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Three incredible coaches: Jane Upton, Head of Accreditation and Standards for the Association for Coaching in Spain, Adrian Green, a member of the AC UK Regional Leadership Team, and Angela Dunbar, who is an Honorary Life Fellow of the AC, join our host Rob Lawrence to discuss their contributions to the AC and the world of coaching over the last 20 years. Learn how the culture of openness, warmth and learning opportunities at the AC has helped them develop their coaching practice and make a real...
Dec 12, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Four leading coaching professionals, Jeannette Marshall, Declan Woods, Carol Whitaker and Anne Calleja, join our host, Rob Lawrence to discuss why the Association for Coaching promotes best practices to raise the standards of coaching worldwide. Learn how the AC aims to inspire and champion coaching excellence, advance the coaching profession and make a sustainable difference to individuals, organizations and society. Learn about the AC core competencies for accreditation, their benefits, the im...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 115
This week, two key influencers, Carol Wilson and Philippe Rosinski, join our host, Rob Lawrence to share their incredible journeys as award-winning coaches, coach trainers, and contributors to the Association for Coaching. Both are pioneers in their fields: Carol created Culture at Work leadership and coach training programmes for global corporates and Philippe is a leader in intercultural and global coaching. With over 40 years of experience between them, they generously share their key insight...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 114
The Association for Coaching Co-founders, Katherine Tulpa and Alex Szabo join our host, Rob Lawrence to celebrate the AC’s 20-year anniversary. Together, they share how a seed of an idea became a reality and the vision, passion and values that drove it forward to become the highly respected global professional body it is today. Learn how the AC started, how it grew, where we are today, and what we offer our members. Katherine and Alex celebrate all the people who have contributed to the AC, the ...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Tabitha Jayne, coach, researcher and founder of Earthself, joins our host George Warren in this wide-ranging and beautiful conversation about the power and potential of nature-informed coaching as evidenced by research and neuroscience. Tabitha breaks down the reasons for biases to nature process coaching, the systemic nature of coaching itself, and why she believes redefining performance is essential in the maturation and evolution of coaching. Taking a closer look at ethics, Tabitha calls for ...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Jeff Hull, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author, joins our host George Warren for a thorough and meaningful look at where coaching is at right now, as well as the positive evolution and potential challenges it faces moving forward. Whether you are a new or seasoned coach you will benefit from the wisdom, experience, and research-based evidence Jeff shares. Learn the role coaches have in influencing leaders to contribute to a brighter more sustainable future for us all, the ethical consid...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 111
Della Duncan, Renegade Economist, Right Livelihood Coach, and Podcaster joins our host, George Warren, for this rich and meaningful conversation about right livelihood coaching, systemic thinking, spirituality, and what moving upstream means for coaches. In this conversation, you will learn fresh ideas such as liberation psychology and alternative models of economics, what the relevance is for coaching, and how to bring these deeper topics into the coaching conversation. Della brings heart and c...
Oct 31, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Britt Wray, Ph.D. researcher, Stanford fellow, and author, joins our host George Warren, to share her research into the mental health impact of the climate crisis as well as the obvious, but often ignored, solutions to the eco-distress that is happening worldwide. Britt encourages us to embrace the array of emotions that arise when considering the current crisis we are in. She suggests curiosity and self-compassion as doors to meaningful actions, describing this heart-centred, raw “internal acti...
Oct 24, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Richard Boyatzis, Distinguished University Professor in Organizational Behaviour, Psychology and Cognitive Science, joins our host George Warren for this insightful conversation about how coaching needs to focus on the bigger dreams and visions of clients instead of goals. Richard shares his research-based knowledge on the power of resonant relationships, compassion, mindfulness, playfulness and spirituality as we navigate the current perma-crisis we are in and learn why effective coaching and l...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Chris Johnstone, coach, psychologist, and co-author of Active Hope, joins our host George Warren in this deep and enriching conversation about consciousness and the conscience in coaching. Together they delve into systems thinking and why that is relevant for coaches today. With a background in mental health, addiction and spirituality, Chris shares his expertise on what creates resilience in individuals, society, and the world at large. Learn the types of meaningful questions to ask yourself as...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Carolyn Freyer-Jones, Coach, Facilitator and founder of the CFJ Coaching Success School, joins our host Sylvain Newton in our second AC DACH region podcast. Together they discuss the trajectory of a professional coach learning the art and skill of service-centered coaching and what it takes to grow a financially successful coaching business from the inside out. Carolyn encourages coaches to slow down in the development process and learn how to put aside the noise in our own heads in order to be ...
Oct 03, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Robbie Swale, Coach, Author, and Podcaster joins our host, Rob Lawrence, for this final episode of our podcast series, Make Time for Marketing. Robbie weaves together many threads from the series, whilst adding more depth and wisdom in this lively, engaging conversation. Five years ago, Robbie challenged his own resistance and fear by committing to writing 12 minutes a week and posting it publicly. It has become known as the 12-minute method. He shares the impact this had on his life, his confid...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Charlie Gilkey, business strategist, speaker and author, joins our host Rob Lawrence for this fascinating episode to really dig deep into why we don’t achieve our marketing, business, or life goals and why it’s important to know what we truly want. With a Ph.D. in philosophy, Charlie takes our marketing conversations to a level that can encourage long-lasting results, allowing us to be clearer about what we really desire. Learn some of the tools and resources available to enable you to become bo...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Mark Williams, speaker, author and podcaster, often known as Mr LinkedIn, joins our host, Rob Lawrence for this insightful, practical discussion about the business networking platform, LinkedIn. Mark explains the crucial difference between marketing and networking and shares many of his top tips for successfully understanding and engaging this platform to help you build important relationships, become more known, attract more clients and ultimately grow your coaching business. “It’s a powerful t...
Sep 12, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Amanda FitzGerald, PR and Visibility Strategist, joins our host, Rob Lawrence, for this enlivening and practical conversation about how PR can enhance your marketing strategy. Learn where and how to approach journalists, the type of emails to write, as well as the magic hashtag that will open doors for your business. With transparency and generosity, Amanda shares a wealth of expertise and advice to help you get started - all you need is seven minutes a day! " Think about the impact one message ...
Sep 05, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Sai Blackbyrn, founder of the Coach Foundation and multi-time bestselling author, joins our host Rob Lawrence, for another in-depth marketing conversation. In today’s episode Sai shares how it is pain, not desire, that drives action and how your empathy as a coach is your greatest marketing tool. Learn a coach’s greatest fear when it comes to marketing, why your philosophical beliefs matter and how that impacts your marketing tactics. A succinct, powerful discussion not to be missed! “ Ultimatel...
Aug 29, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Smaranda Dochia, Rob Lawrence, Miranda Woodhouse, and Darren Robson join Maxine Bell to celebrate our 100th podcast episode! Together we are the complete podcast team involved in the vision and creation of our great quality weekly episodes. Join us, to hear more about the values, ethos, and processes we use to create each episode. Enjoy listening to the passion behind the purposeful playfulness, the challenges, and the surprising depths and impact our podcast channel has had. Be inspired to be b...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Pamela Slim, business coach, entrepreneur and award-winning author, joins our host, Rob Lawrence to bring a fresh and human perspective to marketing your coaching business. She encourages coaches to do the foundational work based on self-reflection, authenticity, and integrity, rather than tactics. Pamela encourages coaches to experiment, test, try and refine their ideas. Learn how to ethically ‘widen your net’ and create an ecosystem that assists the marketing and growth of your business. “ You...
Aug 15, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 99
