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3D’s Rebi Hedger is back from maternity leave (congratulations). Today Rebi is talking with Claire about the gift to an organisation of returning to work after a long break, why filling in the back story isn’t necessarily the most useful thing after a break.  And she talks about her experience with maternity coach Rachel Erasmus (rachelsusanerasmus@gmail.com)   Takeaways Coaching can help individuals navigate the challenges of returning to work after maternity leave or other extended breaks. Organizations should recognize the unique perspectives and gifts that individuals bring when they return to work. Setting boundaries and having important conversations are crucial in balancing work and motherhood. Coaching provides a safe and accountable space to process the complex mix of personal and professional challenges during the transition. Supporting women in their return to work is essential, and coaching can play a significant role in this process.   Contact Rebi Hedger: rebi@3dcoaching.com   Keywords coaching, maternity leave, work-life balance, returning to work, boundaries, support

As Claire and Lucia were finishing The Human behind the Coach, Kim made a comment on a Linked In post that connected with what we were thinking.  Kim is a linguist and a coach - what’s the connection?   So we said come along to The Coaching Inn and let’s talk about the sound of coaching.   Contact Kim through LinkedIn or her website http://www.witten.kim/    Keywords coaching, linguistics, communication, sound of coaching, coaching techniques, coaching conversations, meaning making, coaching insights, coaching skills, coaching practice  

After a LinkedIn about poetry, we simply had to bring people together to go deeper! Today Claire is in conversation with Cristina Matei James Allport Lisa Di Matteo Naomi Ward Ross Nichols   Offering poetry in coaching allows people to make their own meaning. It’s a canvas for the human experience. Some of the writing we refer to is Catherine Rundell: Super Infinite David Whyte: Start Close In Louise Gluck: The Wild Iris Mary Oliver: The Summer Day Rumi TS Eliot: Little Gidding Tupac Shakur: In the Depths of Solitude Victoria Erickson https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/companionship-poetry-coaching-naomi-ward   Keywords coaching, poetry, emotional connection, self-discovery, creativity, coaching techniques, personal growth, communication, metaphor, coaching practice  

Today Claire is joined by coach and business psychologist William McKee to talk about psychometrics and coaching - the psychometrics industry, the popular nonsense and how to be wise.   Here is the Open Table Claire and William hosted after this episode.   Big Five Research   Contact William McKee   If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform to hear new episodes as they drop.     Coming Up:  Next:  Coaching and Poetry Open Table Soon: The Modern Maverick with Ed Haddon   Key Words psychometrics, self-awareness, Barnum effect, Big Five, personality traits, psychometric tests, factor analysis, lexographical hypothesis, predictive validity, five clumps of language, stability, cultures, predictive language, coaching and psychmetrics

If you heard Claire’s interview with Ruth Davey you’ll know that they talked about feeling heard and feeling seen. There was plenty of chat about it on our social media so today, Claire is in conversation with Nicola Peers - Instagram peers.n Simon Foster Paula Smith Kim Witten  We talk about the Zulu greeting Sawubona: All my attention is with you. I see you and I allow myself to discover your needs, to see your fears, to identify your mistakes and accept them. I accept you for what you are and you are part of me. What’s the difference between feeling heard and feeling seen? And in coaching, what do we need to set aside in order to be able to see someone else… and to be seen ourselves?   We love these round table conversations, so they are going to become a more regular feature at The Coaching Inn. The next open table is recording 11th July 17.15-18.15 (UK).  We will be talking about What got you started in coaching? And what keeps you here? Would you like to be part of the conversation? Book your seat here Sawubona definition from https://exploringyourmind.com/sawubona-african-tribe-greeting/ Keywords coaching, feeling seen, identity, human connection, communication, relationships, coaching conversations, personal growth, emotional intelligence, listening skills    

Robert Stephenson comes back to The Coaching Inn to talk about his journey stepping out of the concrete jungle, what he is learning about firewalking (a long time after he started Fan The Flames), and a whole lot more. Books we talk about:  I Found my Tribe The Human Behind The Coach Takeaways Exploring who we are on the inside is essential for becoming better coaches. Vulnerability and asking for help are important aspects of personal and professional growth. Finding our tribe and belonging can provide support and encouragement on our journey. Self-discovery and transformation are ongoing processes that require reflection and exploration. Contact Robert Insta creativerobert Linked In www.robertstephenson.me Key Words coaching, courage, fire walking, vulnerability, asking for help, finding your tribe, belonging, personal growth, self-discovery, transformation

Claire went to a workshop that Ruth Davey ran about seeing differently. She was so intrigued that she invited Ruth to come and talk more about noticing. It’s a great conversation - and Claire gets a new insight into what coaching is!   A fun take on looking, and mindful photography. Ruth discusses the power of mindful photography and the art of noticing. She shares insights on reframing, systemic thinking, and the impact of seeing differently. The conversation explores the connection between seeing, feeling, and caring for oneself and others, as well as the potential for regenerative change.   Takeaways The power of mindful photography in reframing and seeing differently The connection between seeing, feeling, and caring for oneself and others The potential for regenerative change through systemic thinking and mindful action   Contact Ruth Davey ruth@look-again.org www.look-again.org   Keywords mindful photography, noticing, reframing, systemic thinking, regenerative change, seeing differently, feeling deeply, caring for oneself and others

Sam Isaacson is back for another visit to The Coaching Inn to talk with Claire Pedrick about coaching apprenticeships. This is Sam, so we also talk about coaching and technology, risk in coaching, and what Sam is learning from working in organisations about building a coaching culture.   Contact Sam through Linked In and his website www.isaacson.uk   The Institute for Apprenticeships: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/coaching-professional-v1-0   Keywords coaching, apprenticeships, governance, technology, organizational coaching, coaching standards, coaching qualifications, coaching impact, coaching profession, coaching future    

Today, Claire talks to Geraldine Gallacher about her new book Coaching Women - Changing The System Not The Person.   Geraldine has many years experience as an executive coach and brings together her experience and research in inclusive leadership and coaching.   Contact Geraldine And check out www.executive-coaching.co.uk for research and some great resources   Keywords coaching, women empowerment, systemic change, gender equity, leadership, diversity, coaching techniques, parental transition, executive coaching, coaching journey    

Our friend Nathan Whitbread was talking about inclusion to Amanda Forecast from The Visitor Business. They recognised that exploring welcome and inclusion in a different context might allow us to make meaning of what is useful in coaching. So they came to The Coaching Inn for a coffee and a chat   Coaches are hosts - people host us and we host them in shared space. We’d love to hear what you think?    Contact  Amanda Forecast http://www.thevisitorbusiness.co.uk/ Nathan Whitbread http://www.theneurodivergentcoach.co.uk/   Keywords coaching, inclusion, visitor experience, neurodiversity, outdoor spaces, observation, memorable moments, coaching conversations, individual experiences, facilitation