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A dialogue with Jennifer Garvey Berger, CEO of Cultivating Leadership, executive coach, and renowned author.Jennifer is not just a coach, but also a deep thinker - a crucial part of her philosophy. Her work revolves around understanding “complexity theory” and human development. Plus how we can use this knowledge to navigate the intricacies of life. In this discussion, Jennifer elucidates why we must reframe our understanding of complexity and appreciate the different ways it manifests in our lives.A significant theme in Jennifer’s work is interconnectedness, a concept she frequently explores in her discussions. In conversation with Coaching.com CEO Alex Pascal, she explains why she believes that the increased interconnectedness due to technology has led to a rise in complexity, division, and a lack of shared values. Tune in to the full episode for practical insights on how you can become an agent of change in this complex world. 

A conversation with Melody Wilding, executive coach, professor, and bestselling author of Trust Yourself, Stop Overthinking, and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work. A leadership expert who transforms managers and executives into focused and mindful leaders, Melody was also named one of Business Insider's most innovative coaches for her ground breaking work on sensitive strivers. In this episode, Melody shares her thoughts on the change, transition, and difficulties happening around all of us, and the importance of resilience in the face of these changes.Listen to the full episode for more insights on how to manage ourselves while remaining flexible and agile during times of change.

A conversation with Virginia Mansell, board member of coaching.com, author of The Focused Executive, and thought leader in executive coaching, mentoring, and leadership.As the Executive Chairman at Stephenson Mansell Group - arguably Australia's longest-established executive development firm - and having worked with 30 of Australia’s top 50 companies, Virginia draws on her  25-year experience in coaching and leadership development to discuss how AI heralds an exciting time in the industry.Listen to the full episode for more insights on the future of coaching and the importance of how understanding universal themes on how human beings behave, work, and build connections can help coaches ride the AI wave and use it to their advantage.

A conversation with Marissa Afton, leadership expert who transforms managers and executives into focused and mindful leaders. Marissa is also a corporate consultant and Partner and the Head of Global Accounts for Potential Project, a global research, leadership development, and consulting firm on a mission to create a more human world of work.In this episode, Marissa shares her thoughts on how organizations are now approaching mindfulness, as well as the difference between focus and awareness in terms of building that awareness.Listen to the full episode for more insights on how mindfulness and coaching come together as a tool that can be deployed by coaches for themselves, as well as their clients.

A conversation with Dr. Diane Hamilton, the Founder and CEO of Tonerra, a global coaching and consulting firm. A much sought-after expert in curiosity, perception, emotional intelligence, and behavioral science, Diane is also the creator of the Curiosity Code Index®, the Perception Power Index, and the author of five books sold worldwide.In this episode, she talks about curiosity being a key driver in learning, and how it should be at the core of how coaches approach their clients, in order to build empathy and understand their outlook.Listen to the full episode for more insights on how curiosity can lead to groundbreaking innovation, and discover the four key factors that inhibit curiosity.

A conversation with John Raymond, the CEO of Progress SMG, a serial entrepreneur, and founder coach with a passion for tech and education.John has had a three decade-long passion for developing leaders, teams, and organizations through coaching - a passion that continues to this day. He began 1point5 Solutions in 2022 to bring a sustainability lens to this work, eventually merging it with ProgressU and SMG Asia to create Progress SMG.Assisted by technology partnerships with companies like coaching.com and Gnowbe, ProgressSMG is poised to bring a contemporary, global offering to truly deliver on its mission of developing the leaders and coaches the world needs for a sustainable future.In this episode, John shares how his journey into professional coaching unfolded, starting with his very first cafe, and how he made the life-changing decision to dive into professional coaching. He also shares insights into the growing Asian coaching market, drawing on his five years of experience developing Progress SMG in Singapore. Listen to the full episode for more.

Bestselling author Frederic Laloux discusses how childhood experiences shaped his coaching philosophy, leading to the creation of soulful workplaces. He touches on the transformative power of coaching sessions, integral theory, and the need for adaptive organizational structures. Laloux also shares insights on personal growth, redefining success, and his climate mobilization project, 'The Week'.

A conversation with Pamela Larde, Founder of Tandem Light Press, Professor, and award-winning author.As well as a coach, Pamela is a creative - and this is an integral aspect of her ethos. Her work focuses on how we can allow our creativity to give us the space to move in different directions as we navigate the twists and turns of life. To move in a new direction, we must envision and imagine what could be, which is an inherently creative process. In this episode, Pamela explains why we must rethink creativity to appreciate the different ways it can be expressed by different people.Another key concept in Pamela’s work is wholeness, a concept she first encountered at a religious university whose motto was “care for the whole person.” In discussion with Coaching.com CEO Alex Pascal, she explains why she believes care is collaborative, but people still need to advocate for themselves. Listen in for practical tips on how you can become a voice for your own wholeness. She also shares the materials she uses in her courses, which combines coaching models like Brene Brown’s with science and social justice.Recently, Pamela presented on the subject of coaching joy, and she was asked if joy is something that needs to be worked for. To hear her answer as well as her strategies for unlocking joy in her own life, listen to the full episode. 

A conversation with Jenny Fernandez, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Coach. You may be familiar with Jenny as a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes. Here, she shares insights about marketing, artificial intelligence, and coaching - and how the three areas intersect!This episode is useful for any coach interested in growing their business through better branding. Jenny gives advice on how to elevate your self-awareness so you understand yourself at many different levels. She recommends finding what is unique about you and who you are at your best so you can communicate that to clients.Unsure of the best way to connect with clients? Jenny has some ideas for you. In conversation with Coaching.com CEO Alex Pascal, she talks about how podcasts, videos, and newsletters can be employed to grow a coach’s reputation. She also explains how coaches’ mindsets and assumptions might be holding them back when it comes to self-promotion.The conversation about artifical intelligence and coaching remains topical, and here, Jenny talks about how she envisions this tool supporting coaches to provide a better service. However, she remains confident in the importance of the personal touch when it comes to our industry. Although automation and self-assessments can be useful, they won’t replace the role of the coach!If you’re keen to learn from a C-suite level marketer about how to sell your services, this is your opportunity. Listen in to the full episode to figure out what your story is and the best way to share it with prospective clients.

A conversation with inspirational leadership expert and bestselling author Lance Secretan. Lance has studied leadership all over the world, and in this episode, he explains what is needed - and what needs to be left behind - for a leader to be truly effective.The main issue with leadership thus far, Lance states, is that it has been based on motivation as opposed to inspiration. What makes those concepts so opposite from his perspective? The fact that motivation is fear-based, while inspiration is love-based. Here, Lance outlines the difference between lighting a fire under someone and lighting a fire within them.Lance believes that people are yearning for inspiration, and that a lack of it is a direct contributor to the Great Resignation. For leaders that are keen to change their approach, he offers some practical advice in this episode. For example, he expresses concern about the warrior-like language that we use at work and its potentially poisonous impact. Could language laced with love be the key to inspiring employees?People may believe the idea of love at work is woo-woo, but Lance preempts these criticisms, stating that all human beings need love and we can’t simply turn off this need from 9 to 5 while we work. This leads to an interesting discussion between Lance and Coaching.com CEO Alex Pascal about how we should treat work and life - and whether they are really the same thing or not.Listen to the full episode to learn what makes a leader special and why organizations need a dream rather than a mission and vision statement. Lance Secretan will inspire you to inspire others!