The Coaching Inn

Ivan Yong and Elena Bucciero met through EMCC (European and Mentoring and Coaching Council). They began having a conversation on Linked In about coaching and faith and tagged Claire - who said come to The Coaching Inn and let’s talk!   We talk about waiting, hope, faith, love and more.  Whether or not you have a Christian faith, there are things here to stimulate your thinking.   Contact us through Linked In: Elena Bucciero Ivan Yong Claire Pedrick   What we didn’t talk about: We never got to talking about running a values led business, nor what values are important for coaching - message Claire on LinkedIn and tag Ivan and Elena if you’d like to join the conversations…   Key Words coaching, mentoring, faith, discernment, love, hope, purpose, vocation, transformation, spiritual coaching, coaching as a thin place  

‘We offer and they choose’ says Kathryn Mannix in her latest book Listen. Today Claire Pedrick MCC is in conversation with doctor and author Kathryn Mannix about listening, what we can learn in coaching from being open about ordinary dying and why the opening question is the only one you can learn.   Kathryn’s books are Listen With the End in Mind   Here is Kathryn’s  TED talk: What happens as we die   Key Words active listening, grief coaching, dying, listening, coaching, dying, conversations, birth coaching, end-of-life coaching, silence, observation, dying matters    

Alex Swallow, The Influence Expert, introduced Robbie Swale to The Coaching Inn. Today he speaks with Claire about personal branding and more:  How to be seen Don’t put yourself under pressure Taking time for what’s important to you Being yourself and being adaptive Simplifying your message What makes people make coaching less simple than it could be And why making mistakes matters (it wasn't intentional that Claire calls him Robbie by mistake!) This is a great episode if you’re building your business. Contact Alex Through LinkedIn or his website http://theinfluenceexpert.com/   Remember to subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn wherever you access your podcasts to get every new episode as they drop.   Keywords coaching, personal branding, simplifying coaching, authenticity, power dynamics      

Today Claire is in conversation with Sandra Whiles who started The Coach’s Gathering with Annie Lee in 2020.  Sandra shares her coaching journey from Local Authority Chief Exec. We talk about connecting, being a digital nomad and presence and why cheap and cheerful CPD matters for coaches who are working alone..   Contact Sandra via Linked In or http://www.sandrawhilescoaching.com/   Remember to subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn wherever you access your podcasts to get every new episode as they drop. Keywords coaching, journey, chief executive, local government, independent coach, collaboration, Coaches Gathering, coaching tools, group coaching, human connection, settling, personal development, professional development

Lucy Bolster is training with 3D and emailed us to say we absolutely had to meet Kathryn Lord from www.outoftheboxstories.org . The sense of delight, wonder and enjoyment in human interaction is strongly present in both of these kinds of conversations The core values of OOB - breathe, trust, listen, feel, wonder, play, love - are the internal process I try to inhabit when I'm in a coaching conversation with others The coaching outlook which says trust the process and trust that the other person has what they need to do the work they need to do, echoes so strongly with my experience of using OOB storytelling to open up conversation. (it doesn't mean I always manage to do it though!) Both approaches advocate creating a container for the work which needs to be done in that moment. There is a recognition that this is what is needed in order for people to feel safe enough to be brave.  As a facilitator/coach I notice this is what I need too, both these approaches support me in curbing my own inner desire to 'sort it out'. There is a lightness to both types of conversation (bit of a nebular term I know), maybe playfulness is another way of putting it. Even when we're opening a space to talk about painful, complex or long-term entrenched situations, I find space for gentle smiles and loving humour in the conversations. So we said come and chat at The Coaching Inn. And we uncovered another way of changing the medium in coaching, exploring the value of ritual, embodied learning, and engaging even more of our senses.   Takeaways The use of storytelling and sand as a tool for dialogue and exploration The transformative power of narrative change in coaching and personal development The importance of community play and transitions in creating meaningful conversations The value of using physical mediums for coaching and personal development   You can also watch the video of the conversation on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/84HRgCpW6Y0   Contact Kathryn kathryn@outoftheboxtraining.org   Keywords Out of the Box, storytelling, coaching, sand, dialogue, exploration, transformation, community play, transitions, narrative change

Lizzie Rhodes James tagged Claire in a Linked In share about listening (thank you). It was fascinating so we made contact with, coach Andy Denne who agreed to come to The Coaching Inn and share it with us! Here is the original post    There are 3 Chinese Pictures that are used for the word listening. Listen to find out more!   Takeaways Listening is a fundamental human skill that creates connection and trust. Deep listening involves using all of our senses and being fully present. Listening for the harmonic in team conversations enhances collaboration and collective power. Listening for thresholds in people's stories allows for deeper understanding and connection. Listening is a transformative practice that supports personal and professional growth. And contact Andy via Linked In or andy.denne@livingteamsrock.com   Keywords listening, journey, coaching, executive, corporate world, deep listening, connection, trust, team conversations, thresholds, personal growth, professional growth    

We open Season 3 at The Coaching Inn asking the question: What is coaching?   If you’re not sure, this is for you! Claire and Su talk about the impact coaching might have for things that you want to think through, are struggling with or need some focus on. Together, we look at what coaching is from the perspective of the Thinker: what would it be like if you had a safe space to do the thinking you need to? What might the impact of that be? And how does it feel having a conversation where you get to choose your own destination and how you get there?    Share with us what you think coaching is from the seat of the Thinker! And get in touch if you’d like some coaching.  info@3dcoaching.com   Remember to subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn  wherever you access your podcasts to get every new episode as they drop. Keywords coaching, misconceptions, barriers, thinking, exploration, safe space, vulnerability, power dynamics, communication, understanding

We finish 2022 with a return visit from Robbie Swale as he seeks to reach his 2022 goal of 100 podcast appearances. Robbie and Claire did go on a walk in the hills - (and had such a good time that they forgot to take a pic!). We talk goals, and tortoises, hares and more… Robbie’s books - which are great for kicking off a new year are: How to Start (a book, business or creative project) When You’re Stuck: Practical inspiration to get your idea off the ground: 1 (The 12-Minute Method: Do That Thing You’ve Been Meaning To Do) How to Create the Conditions For Great Work: Practical inspiration to help you create habits, relationships and mindsets that will enable your genius to emerge Do That Thing You’ve Been Meaning To Do) How to Keep Going (with your book, business or creative project) When You Want to Give Up How to Share What You’ve Made: Practical inspiration to help you stop making excuses, beat your fears and get your book, business or creative project out into the world Claire guested on Robbie’s podcast The Coaches Journey Contact Robbie through Linked In   Keywords coaching, leadership, creativity, goals, consistency, personal development, podcasting, honour, challenges, tortoise and hare, goal setting, personal development, social media, Duolingo, meaningful work, coaching, vision, productivity, podcasting, creativity, 100 podcasts in a year

Today Claire is talking with Charly Cox & Sarah Flynn about connection, coaching, humanity and what happens when you believe in people. They also highlight the need for coaches to manage their own emotions and show up authentically in coaching sessions. The Climate Change Coaches offer training programs and coaching services to help climate leaders and organizations navigate the challenges of climate change.   Charly and Sarah’s book Climate Change Coaching: The Power of Connection to Create Climate Action is much more than a book about climate change - it’s about change, trust, influence and more.   Contact Charly and Sarah through https://climatechangecoaches.com/ Or Linked In Charly Cox  Sarah Flynn Remember to subscribe or follow where you access your podcasts to get every new episode as they drop. Keywords climate change, coaching, connection, relationships, emotions, purpose, transformation, human sustainability  

Today Claire is talking to John Blakey - author of Challenging Coaching and The Trusted Executive. We talk about all sorts - John’s friendship with Sir John Whitmore, Where did the books come from? What’s coming up? What qualities do we bring to trust people? Coaching as holy ground and more.   Takeaways The term 'Challenging Coaching' was born from a need for more direct engagement in coaching. John Whitmore's influence was pivotal in John's development as a coach and author. The balance of challenge and support is crucial in effective coaching. Writing 'The Trusted Executive' required John to step out of his comfort zone and embrace academic rigor. Kindness and openness are essential qualities for trust in leadership. Faith plays a significant role in John's writing and coaching philosophy. The act of writing is both a personal journey and a spiritual practice for John. Coaching conversations can be sacred spaces where profound insights occur. John's future aspirations include exploring spiritual themes in his writing. Contact John through Linked In Books: Challenging Coaching The Trusted Executive   Keywords coaching, John Blakey, Challenging Coaching, Trusted Executive, leadership, trust, kindness, faith, personal journey, coaching conversations