In today's episode we are taking you behind the scenes of 2022. We want to give you a flavour of the year we have had both professionally and personally. We discuss: the development, writing and publishing of our book, 'Deciding to Coach' how our facebook group developed so positively the Coaching Summit fulfilling the vision for the emotions coaching practitioner training brining balance and boundaries to our lives being Mums and co founders We hope that today's episode gives you an idea of som...
Dec 26, 2022•25 min•Ep. 69
In this week's episode we would like to introduce to you four coaching activities for the end of the year. It is natural at this time of year that we reflect back on what has happened and consider what we want to achieve in the next year. We discuss: how to create a timeline of your year how to reset and gain a new perspective ways to honour what has been, let go of some things and welcome in new ideas These activities are perfect to use with not only your clients but also personally. As we move...
Dec 19, 2022•16 min•Ep. 68
In this week's episode we want to talk to you about an essential pillar of coaching that we both love, beliefs. We could easily talk for a long time about beliefs as there are so many different approaches but today we will focus on some of the important elements when we consider the role of beliefs in coaching. We discuss: what are the different types of belief how beliefs can help or hinder us some of the limiting beliefs that we have personally overcome ways to invite more helpful thoughts the...
Dec 12, 2022•25 min•Ep. 67
In today's episode we are talking all about coaching as a career option for military leavers. We wanted to talk about this for a number of reasons which we will outline but also because both of our husbands are former military personnel and we are registered with ELCAS which provides funding opportunities. So let's discuss why coaching could be a great fit for military leavers. We will discuss: how coaching could fit into the lives and careers of people who are used to military service the inves...
Dec 05, 2022•17 min•Ep. 66
In this week's episode we are talking about something we get asked about a lot in our group, whether or not to give homework to your clients. This can be individual to each coach and we would love to bring to you some thoughts around this topic and what impacts it might have. We discuss: what actually is homework? the difference between coach set homework and client chosen homework how we can support out coachees to achieve their coaching outcomes when it might be appropriate to give homework th...
Nov 28, 2022•20 min•Ep. 65
In this week's episode we are talking about one of our best kept secrets. It's a place where coaches we've trained and coaches who have trained elsewhere come to seek support as they grow their coaching business. It's our Business Lounge. Join us in this episode where we will discuss how the Business Lounge supports coaches including: - monthly live Q and A's - support to develop your business and your mindset - guest experts - resources on all different aspects of running a successful business ...
Nov 21, 2022•18 min•Ep. 64
We are so excited that today's episode marks 1 year of the Coaching Crowd podcast. This is such a special episode to us. We want to thank you, our listeners, for helping us to grow the podcast and for making this so much fun to be part of. The idea for the Coaching Crowd podcast started a number of years ago when we used to record our ling conversations with each other and we knew how good a podcast would be. We never believed that we would be here, 63 episodes later, celebrating one year of pod...
Nov 14, 2022•17 min•Ep. 63
In this week's episode we are talking all about why you might choose to become a coach. We will share with you 10 reasons that we have either experienced ourselves or seen our coach trainees experience. We discuss: Some of the questions people often have questions as to why people become a coach a range of reasons as to why people become coaches from personal to professional how coaching doesn't always have to be fueled by a desire to have your own business how coaching can be integrated into ot...
Nov 07, 2022•27 min•Ep. 62
In today's episode we are talking about how you can structure your coaching conversations. One of the reasons we're talking about this today is that when people start coaching they want to learn tools and structures and as you develop as a coach you might start to think about what you can and can't say to your clients in your sessions. We talk about: What makes a coaching conversation different from a normal conversation? What structures are available to you? The unlearning process when practisi...
Oct 31, 2022•20 min•Ep. 61
Today's episode is a little different as we want to talk to you about some of our favourite coaching books. Building your resource list and being able to develop yourself as a coach is so important so let us share with you some of our top recommendations. We share books covering: Coaching theory Coaching conversations Coaching models Personal effectiveness Finding your purpose Reflective practice Coaching supervision Other modalities including NLP and Gestalt These books are a great reading list...
Oct 24, 2022•21 min•Ep. 60
This week's episode has been requested from within our community and is a very interesting question about if coaches need a coach? We're going to look at this from a number of perspectives. We will discuss: - when you might need a coach or when you might need mentoring - when is the right time to seek support - the difference between coaching and supervision and what is appropriate to take to each setting - do you need a formal coaching relationship or could peer coaching be appropriate? - is th...
Oct 17, 2022•18 min•Ep. 59
This week's episode is for those people who are thinking of setting up a coaching business or those who are already running a coaching business. We are going to discuss how you can overcome a range of setbacks in your coaching business and acknowledge than things won't always go to plan. We talk about: how things don't always go to plan when you own a business the importance of messaging when advertising your business the importance of consistency how you can make it easier for prospective clien...
Oct 10, 2022•29 min•Ep. 58
In this week's episode we have something special for you. We are going to do a deep dive into a coaching activity. We get asked a lot for coaching demos so this activity taken from NLP will be of interest. Let us introduce you to the logical levels of change. In this episode you will hear: - what the local levels of change are - how you can support your client to check their alignment around their identity, beliefs and values - how you can help your client to assess their capability and strategy...
Oct 03, 2022•21 min•Ep. 57
In this week's episode we are talking about how you can stand out in the coaching industry. This is a question we are often asked by current coaches and those looking to train as coaches.There are lots of ways to stand out in what might seem like a crowded market. We are going to offer a number of suggestions today and the important thing is that you find what works best for you. In this episode you will hear: - how it is normal to feel a little lost when trying to position yourself as a coach -...
Sep 26, 2022•22 min•Ep. 56
In this week's episode we are discussing ethical coaching. Ethics are at the centre of great coaching and helps to guide our practice but as the coaching industry is unregulated where can we turn to for our ethical framework? We discuss: - where we can turn to as coaches for an ethical framework - a number of different examples of ethical dilemmas coaches might face - our judgement as coaches and practitioners that needs to be developed within the code of ethics. - the role of supervision to sup...
Sep 19, 2022•23 min•Ep. 55
In this week's episode we are demonstrating how to coach emotions. We have chosen to demo this because many coaches and aspiring coaches struggle to know what good coaching looks like and also what you can achieve in a session. In this session you will hear: - Jo coach Zoe around her emotions on a specific subject - tools that can be used and hearing them in the session itself - how to use clean language questions - how you can blend tools in a session - it is possible to be playful in a coachin...
Sep 12, 2022•26 min•Ep. 54
In this week's episode we are talking all about how to structure a chemistry conversation. This is important so that we can set a coaching relationship up for success and it's an important part of the coaching journey. We discuss: - what a chemistry call is and why we offer them - a semi structure for a chemistry call - how you can explore what you are looking for in a potential client - what you are sharing with the potential client - how you can listen and space in a chemistry conversation - c...
Sep 05, 2022•25 min•Ep. 53
This week's episode was requested by a member of our Coaching Crowd group and also links to the core coaching competency around understanding self and others. We are delighted to talk about the importance of reflection as a coach and how it can be done effectively. We discuss: what reflective practice actually is how your reflective practice might change from training to when you are actively coaching the questions you can ask yourself to be reflective the different types of reflection and which...
Aug 29, 2022•23 min•Ep. 52
In this week's episode we are talking about something that many people wonder about before making the leap from a corporate role into coaching. What are the career development opportunities available, how might a coaching career unfold and what can you aspire to achieve? We will answer these questions and give you some clarity. We discuss: if you can develop a career path as a coach like you can in the corporate world the coaching world being an emerging industry which means that you can design ...
Aug 22, 2022•23 min•Ep. 51
In today's episode we are talking about coaching trends and predicitions for the future of coaching. This is a topic that has been requested by members in the coaching lounge and it is also useful to understand the future of an industry if you are an aspiring coach. We discuss: - The increase in demand for coaching services and the varied reason for this upward trend - The need to ensure there is diversity within the coaching world - Coaches thinking about what the role is they play in the world...
Aug 15, 2022•22 min•Ep. 50
In this week's episode we are talking about coaching perfectionism. The word perfectionist is a label we give to ourselves and it can see our coachees putting pressure on themselves to deliver a perfect result. Sometimes a coachee might know that it is perfectionism that needs to be explored and others might have no awareness. So let's start to highlight this issue that can show up in our coaching sessions. We discuss: how perfectionism can show up in someone how as a coach you can spot signs of...
Aug 08, 2022•24 min•Ep. 49
In this week's episode we are discussing how you can build your confidence as a coach. We know that it can be something new coaches struggle with as we have been there ourselves and we hear it from our trainee coaches. We will discuss: the transition from feeling like an expert in your field which builds your confidence to being a coach drawing on a different set of skills the idea that you don't need to be the expert as a coach the worry new coaches have about wondering what question they shoul...
Aug 01, 2022•23 min•Ep. 48
In this week's episode we are talking about how to end a coaching relationship. It is often an overlooked part of the coaching relationship and yet it is so important. We discuss: how to start with the ending even in session 1 ways to honour the contract with your client and also set good boundaries ensuring we are supporting our client to become their own inner coach different questions you can use when ending a relationship modelling ending well with their client as a learning experience refle...
Jul 25, 2022•24 min•Ep. 47
How do emotions come into coaching? Is it possible to coach around emotions? In this week's episode we want to share with you the principles of emotions in coaching. This forms the heart of our coahcing style and we would love to share our thoughts and inspiration on emotions and the role of emotions in coaching. In this episode we cover: - Where do emotions come up in coaching - What is the universal human experience - The range of things you can do when working with clients with emotions - our...
Jul 18, 2022•22 min•Ep. 46
In today's episode we are going to demystify what the coaching experience might look like. We will explore an outline of sessions, themes that might come up and how to approach sessions. This epsiode is an outline of a typical coaching journey. We will cover: - the importance of a chemistry call - why we recommend a pre coaching questionnaire - an outline of our process for a six session coaching relationship - the overarching outline of each of the sessions - how we begin to goal set and move o...
Jul 11, 2022•23 min•Ep. 45
In this special series entitled 'Decided to Coach' we are interviewing a number of our clients who have trained with us and worked with us. In today's episode we are interviewing HR Consultant, Deborah Barrett. We cover: - Deborah's career that brought her into coaching - how she discovered coaching was an option for her - why she chose to become a coach - how it felt joining the course during lockdown and completing the training online - how the coaching course impacted positively on personal d...
Jul 06, 2022•23 min•Ep. 44
In this week's episode we are talking about different questions and techniques that can stimulate new perspectives with your coaching clients. We will cover: Several questions that you can use The purpose of each question and the result you hope to achieve We talk about questions designed to free clients of limitations and remove fear The place for pre suppositions The best way to use these questions so that they are powerful for your client How to coach between the polarities people find themse...
Jul 04, 2022•20 min•Ep. 43
In this special series entitled 'Decided to Coach' we are interviewing a number of our clients who have trained with us and worked with us. In today's episode we are interviewing Emma Bradley. We cover: - Emma's career that brought her into coaching - how she discovered coaching was an option for her - why she chose to become a coach - how her plans for using her coaching skills changed along the way to coach a completety different client group - how the coaching course impacted positively on pe...
Jun 29, 2022•21 min•Ep. 42
In today's episode we are exploring the role of managers and leaders as a coach and the impact it can have on both employees and the organisation. We have trained many managers and leaders to be coaches but what impact can it have? We cover: why managers and leaders want to train as a coach what impact do the coaching skills gained have for both the organisation and employees how this approach can grow leaders at all levels how managers and leaders can find the part of their role that feels mean...
Jun 27, 2022•21 min•Ep. 41
In this special series entitled 'Decided to Coach' we are interviewing a number of our clients who have trained with us and worked with us. In today's episode we are interviewing Tom White. We cover: - Tom's career that brought him into coaching - why he chose to become a coaching - the journey to becoming an entrepreneur - how he lacked a community before joining the Coaching Crowd Business Lounge We hope that you will enjoy this bonus series and explore with us some of the people who train wit...
Jun 22, 2022•23 min•Ep. 40
