The Coaching Inn

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  

"We need to let go of status."   In this week's episode, Claire Pedrick MCC is talking with coach Rachel Alvarez-Reyes. Rachel joined Liz Price's Unlearning Circle after listening to Liz Price talking at the Coaching Inn in episode 20. Rachel has spent her whole career in international development and generously shares some of what she's learning and unlearning about power and privilege. Contact Rachel through Linked In Contact Liz Price to find out more about the unlearning circle   Keywords coaching, unlearning, racism, privilege, aid sector, partnership, leadership, personal journey, development, inner work    

Claire Pedrick MCC is in conversation with psychiatrist and coach Dr Jenny Forge PCC about her new book Coaching in Mental Health Service Settings and Beyond. Primarily written for people working in the mental health sphere and mental health services, you could argue that all coaches work in the mental health and well-being sphere! Jenny brings the wisdom of deep experience as a doctor and a psychiatrist as well as a professional certified coach - so the book has perspectives not found in other coaching books. Contact Jenny Forge via Linked In    Keywords coaching, mental health, empowerment, coaching skills, mental health practitioners, coaching approaches, boundaries in coaching, Jenny Forge, coaching book, coaching in healthcare   #coachingmentalhealth #lifecoachingmentalhealth #coachingformentalhealthandwellbeing  

A great email came in recently: "I’ve listened to two episodes recently that really resonated with what I often wrestle with as coach. They were your conversation with Sarah Short from the Coaching Revolution and your Business Coaching Special. They highlighted for me a tension I constantly wrestle with, between (1) not promising outcomes because they are entirely dependent on on the work the client does and if we oversell it they might not get the outcomes they’d hoped vs (2) acknowledging what Sarah Short (and most of the marketing advice for coaches I’ve read) says that people buy outcomes and results and that we need to talk about what the coachee/thinker will get from coaching. Which also makes sense. I would LOVE to know what you think about this tension between the two!! I’ve noticed that when I try and focus on my marketing, ideal client, niche, outcomes etc I end up feeling a huge pressure to deliver that for the client and it really impacts how I coach, as well as feeling like an integrity issue. I find it much harder to be ‘attentively not bothered’ when I’ve promised outcomes and I think it also impacts how the coachee/thinker shows up to the coaching.." Sadly the sender of the email wasn't able to join us - but here are coaches Kerry Pocock and Nathan Whitbread in conversation with Claire Pedrick MCC   Takeaways The tension between promising outcomes and ethical coaching is significant. Holding space is crucial for effective coaching. Finding a niche can help differentiate a coach's services. Networking with diverse groups can enhance opportunities. Clear communication is essential in coaching conversations. Marketing should focus on authenticity and personal connection. Coaches must establish ethical boundaries in their practice. Investing in oneself is a key aspect of coaching. Clarity in messaging helps attract the right people. Coaching is about partnership and shared responsibility.   Contact details Kerry Pocock Nathan Whitbread   and the book was Quirkology by Richard Wiseman   Keywords coaching, business building, outcomes, marketing, networking, clarity, ethics, differentiation, coaching conversations        

In today's episode, Claire Pedrick MCC and coach Nathan Whitbread are thinking aloud about using coaching as triage. Talk to us if you're interested in a special coaching lab to try it out. Takeaways Triage coaching provides a safe space for people. Coaches should facilitate people in identifying their needs. Confidentiality is crucial in coaching conversations. Once something is said in a workplace, it can't be unsaid. Agency is essential for people in the coaching process. Triage coaching can prevent unnecessary sessions. Listening deeply can lead to significant insights. Coaching should start with a single session to assess needs. Ethics and boundaries are vital in coaching relationships. Triage coaching is a valuable service for organisations. Contact Nathan Whitbread 3D Coaching   Keywords coaching, triage coaching, mental health, coaching ethics, agency in coaching, coaching techniques, confidentiality, coaching conversations, coaching interventions, coaching practice  

This week, Claire Pedrick MCC is in conversation with race educator, coach and former barrister Raggi Kotak. about whiteness, racial literacy and awareness. And what insights being race can bring to a coach's capacity to hold the unknown. They explore the intersections of coaching, race, and identity. Raggi shares her journey from being a barrister to a race educator and coach, highlighting the challenges faced by racialised individuals in the predominantly white coaching space. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding systemic oppression, the need for racial literacy among coaches, and the significance of creating safe spaces for open conversations about race and privilege. Raggi advocates for a more inclusive coaching environment where all identities are acknowledged and understood, urging coaches to educate themselves and engage in meaningful dialogues about race.   Contact Raggi Kotak   Keywords coaching, race, identity, oppression, racial literacy, privilege, systemic issues, coaching education, diversity, inclusion    

Naomi Ward emailed info@3dcoaching.com to say "In the context of doing less as a coach, a journey I'm really enjoying, what are some ways that you create challenge for the thinker?" So we said come to The Coaching Inn and let's talk. And we shared on LinkedIn and had more willing companions who wanted to dig deeper...   akeaways Challenge can be supportive and transformative. Silence can be the most challenging aspect of coaching. Courage is essential for effective coaching conversations. Timing is crucial when delivering challenging feedback. Trust between enhances the effectiveness of challenge. Noticing and naming dynamics in the room can create powerful insights. Ethical considerations are important when challenging systemic issues. Simplicity in communication can enhance clarity and understanding. The role of the coach is to hold space for the thinker. Reflecting on personal experiences can deepen coaching practice. Here's the quote about fools "This begs the question whether as coaches we are willing to sacrifice the gleam of professional status to ask the dumb questions, the really dumb ones. Can we as coaches take a lead from the Fool and leap from the intelligent challenge to the outrageous suggestion, churning up the waters of the coaching safe space in a bid for higher stakes? Can coaching develop a radical edge in service to a greater good? The Fool injects the vitality we need as we work together with leaders to challenge business as usual and hold a vision for a better world." Hetty Einzig - The Future of Coaching   Contact Naomi Ward Sarah-Jane Marriott Bryony Rowntree Caroline Storey   Keywords coaching, simplicity, challenge, presence, courage, ethics, trust, silence, communication, leadership    

Claire and Becky chat at The Coaching Inn with some final learning (for now) from #3DBookGroup on the Art of Enough Do pop a review on Amazon or GoodReads so that others will hear about it. And continue to ask your questions and share observations by commenting on this episode, or emailing info@3dcoaching.com   Thanks for joining us!   Keywords coaching, writing, personal development, self-help, enough, presence, burnout, impact, reflection, conversation      

In today's Business Builder, Claire Pedrick MCC is in conversation with coaching friends Anne Archer PCC and Lesley Cave PCC about what they are each learning about running a coaching business. Claire, Anne and Lesley are all coaches, mentor coaches and supervisors. Each started coaching from a different place: Claire left a Not-for-Profit job in 1995 Ann left a corporate job in 2007 Lesley left a public sector role in 2010 Here's a tiny piece of what they are still learning... Contact Anne Archer Lesley Cave Claire Pedrick     Keywords coaching, coaching journeys, business planning, financial management, marketing, time off, associate relationships, referrals, coaching experiences