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Many of us feel committed to having more equitable relationships, teams or organisations and communities - but don’t know where to start, how we are doing it well and we sometimes underestimate the emotional labour of living and working in this way.    In this episode we were delighted to invite Roxana Bacian ‘In The Arena’ to talk about her journey in working, coaching and connecting in more equitable ways - the hope she sees and some of the challenges involved. At the time of recording, she identified as Iacob.   Roxana (She/her) started her career as a graphic designer, trained in service design and worked on projects focused on improving public services. Roxana later trained as a coach and has focused her practice on developing a coaching practice where people experience equal and empowering relationships, especially when they have experienced deeply oppressive systems and relationships before.   Roxana gave us some great WRAP recommendations for you to delve deeper:  Watch: Disclosure - Documentary on trans representation in the media Read: Huddlecraft newsletter  - A CIC galvanizing the power of peer-to-peer learning. Audio: Poetry Unbound - A respite from the work, words to encompass the immensity, the grief, the grind, the joy. Ponder: Who can you do this work together with? And if you want to learn more about the work of Civil Rights Activist John Lewis and getting in good trouble this video clip gives you some headlines and from here you can delve deeper. You can connect with Roxana in the following ways:  Enjoy the episode!   Keywords: coaching, equity, leadership, power dynamics, humility, self-care, emotional labour, personal experiences, community, learning

Creativity is one of those words that either gets people jumping for joy or running in the opposite direction! In this episode of In the Arena, Kirsty Elderton is with artist, illustrator, service design and trainee psychotherapist Harriet McDougall who talks us through the creative process - what helps, what hinders, how to get over those creative blocks - and we ponder how coaching is at its heart a creative process.     In this weeks WRAP, Harriet gave us some great recommendations:    Watch -I sneakily added seven Netlfix documentaries that fuel creativity  Read - David Epstein’s book - Range  how generalists succeed in a specialised worlds Audio/listen to - The Blind Boy Podcast Ponder - am I bringing a “give it a try mindset”   To connect with Harriet you can:  Connect on Linked in  See some of Harriet’s beautiful artwork on Instagram Harriet’s comics on her website plus a bunch of other wonderful things!   Keywords coaching, creativity, leadership, psychological safety, playfulness, innovation, constraints, vulnerability, failure, personal development

Empathy is a much used word - but what does it really mean to display empathy and what is the cost? In this episode of In the Arena Carolina Gaitan taked with Kirsty Elderton and describes her leadership journey, the role that empathy has played and how empathy for self is perhaps one of the kindest things you can do for yourself.    We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed talking about all things empathy.    The WRAP  To delve deeper into this subject Carolina recommended:    Something to:  Watch - The Pixar Movie - UP and if you don’t fancy watching the movie, this article summarises one of the most powerful scenes beautifully. Read - It’s harder to empathise with people if you’ve been in their shoes Audio - something to listen to - Daniel Goldman on Emotional Intelligence featured on Oprah’s Super Soul Practice - empathy to self and self compassion. If you want to connect with Carolina you can find her on Linked In.    Keywords coaching, empathy, leadership, self-awareness, vulnerability, cultural context, self-care, emotional intelligence, personal growth, professional development    

While Claire is on sabbatical, join our guest host Kirsty Elderton as she listens to Kamal Ibrahim's experience in the arena. Kamal Ibrahim migrated from Ethiopia with his family in 2003 at the age of 12 to escape civil war.-At that time, Kamal spoke no English and experienced all of the challenges that accompany settling into a new country, community and culture. Kamal turned his passion for soccer into a way of communicating and connecting into his new environment. Kamal first  played at his local club, progressed through the leagues and went on to play professional soccer, made appearances in the Socceroos - the Australian men’s football team. Kamal has since combined his love of soccer and his experiences of moving countries into a not for profit program called One Ball–that supports children and young people with their physical and mental health through sport. Kamal will be sharing the highs and lows of his journey and how being adaptable has served him well, the importance of this quality for our young people and how he integrates transformational coaching conversations into his work as a soccer coach.    To learn more about Kamal and One Ball visit the oneball website Follow on Facebook Linked in  Instagram (it is very hard not to smile at these photos!) keywords coaching, leadership, adaptability, soccer, resilience, cultural differences, youth development, personal growth, non-profit, community impact

Today Claire Pedrick MCC is talking to Kirsty Elderton about disaster ethics What do you need to be thinking about? Scenario Clients Action Reflection Takeaways Disaster ethics involves pre-planning for ethical decisions. The fight, flight, freeze response can hinder clear thinking. Coaching is largely unregulated, which presents risks. Supervision is crucial for ethical decision-making. Values clashes can complicate coaching relationships. Reflection on ethical decisions is essential for growth. Understanding one's ethical style is important. Scenarios help prepare for unexpected ethical dilemmas. Coaching can intersect with leadership qualities. The people we coach can teach us about ethics. Claire's off on her long walk next week, walking 600km with friends across northern Spain. Follow their progress on their Facebook page. If you'd like to donate, you can do that through Just Giving.    Contact Kirsty via Linked In   Keywords coaching, disaster ethics, ethical decision-making, supervision, young people, personal values, leadership, coaching practice, ethical dilemmas, coaching supervision      

Coach Brenda Ammon PCC from Michigan USA emailed info@3dcoaching.com to continue the conversation that we have been having in a few recent episodes of the Coaching Inn about difference.   Today, Brenda talks with Claire Pedrick MCC and has a different conversation about difference, not knowing, and getting up at 4am to participate in 3D’s mentor coaching with Peronel Barnes.  We also wax lyrically about Benjamin and Rosamund Zander's book The Art of Possibility   Contact through Linked In: Brenda Ammon Claire Pedrick Keywords coaching, self-awareness, nature, difference, silence, humility, possibility, personal growth, coaching journey, coaching community  

Katie Muldoon emailed info@3dcoaching.com after encouragement from her coaching tribe that she had some good stuff to share about marketing your coaching.  So we said let’s talk.  In today’s episode, Katie is talking with Claire Pedrick MCC about what she learned when she moved out of her comfort zone and how she makes sure that she is spending time working on the business, working in the business and on herself.   Takeaways Building a coaching business requires stepping out of your comfort zone. Marketing is about consistency, not just likes and comments. Networking is crucial for referrals and long-term success. Mistakes are part of the learning process in business. Self-care is essential for maintaining emotional health as a coach. Creating a supportive community can enhance your coaching practice. Reflecting on your journey helps in recognizing growth and areas for improvement. Delivering great coaching leads to referrals and business growth. Understanding your audience's needs is key to effective coaching. Believing in the value you bring to the world is vital for success.   Contact through Linked In: Katie Muldoon https://yellowrattle-coaching.com/ Claire Pedrick Keywords coaching, business development, marketing, networking, professional growth, emotional impact, self-care, coaching journey, referrals, support networks    

Do you really need more empathy to be an effective coach? Coach/ Supervisor Beatrice Zornek wrote in a Linked In post, "Clients need to trust the coach and to feel seen and supported. But “more empathy” is not a universal prescription like a supplement we should all take liberally.    High levels of empathy often come with risks. Like absorbing emotions in the coaching space. We can end up worrying or even digesting emotions on our clients’ behalf. This is tiring, disempowering and ineffective for the client (and ourselves)."   So we invited Beatrice to come and explore this more deeply with Claire Pedrick MCC at The Coaching Inn.  She came along with two friends who are coaches and supervisors: Siobhán Cahalan and Todd Roache.   Contact through Linked In: Beatrice Zornek Siobhán Cahalan Todd Roache Claire Pedrick Keywords coaching, empathy, emotional intelligence, coaching techniques, self-awareness, supervision, highly sensitive people, client relationships, personal development, coaching conversations  

Today Claire Pedrick MCC is in conversation with Tim Bradshaw about his new book Because I Can. The book contains hints and tips for people wanting to achieve their goal. We cover expeditions, courage and more. Tim's Book is Because I Can. We also talk about Susan Jeffers' Feel The Fear and Do It anyway.   Contact Tim through Linked In   Keywords Tim Bradshaw, Because I Can, leadership, mindset, fear, anxiety, communication, courage, resilience, personal development      

Today Claire Pedrick MCC talks with coach Verity Symcox about coaching and mental health. Do you have a mental health position statement, and have you thought about what you will do on the day you are seriously concerned about someone you're coaching (especially when they are a private client)? Contact Verity through Linked In   Keywords coaching, mental health, therapy, workplace, well-being, coaching journey, ethical coaching, coaching techniques, mental health awareness, coaching boundaries