The Coaching Inn

Su Blanch ACC talks to 3D's Nicky McGinty about navigating change gracefully.  How do we manage change when we feel it has been done to us? And what so we need to do well now so that we don't need to revisit incomplete endings later?   Takeaways Change should be worked with rather than managed. Imposed change presents unique challenges and requires exploration. Endings, the neutral zone, and the new are important stages in the change process. Paying attention, being open, and approaching change with grace are essential. Change connects with theology and the idea of letting go for new things to come. Keywords change, theology, corporate, leadership, endings, neutral zone, new, attention, openness, grace

Su Blanch ACC talks to our Development Partner Ruth Bennett ACC about her feelings around her job being furloughed. What do employers need to think about? How do you navigate an enforced sabbatical and still feel part of a team? Takeaways Mixed emotions are common during times of transition and uncertainty. It's important to find a balance between excitement and feeling daunted by new opportunities. Connection and asking for help are crucial for well-being during challenging times. Employers should listen to their employees, ask how they're feeling, and find ways to support them. A sabbatical can be a time for personal growth and exploration. Uncertainty can be both challenging and an opportunity for adaptation and learning. Keywords furlough, coronavirus, emotions, excitement, guilt, rejection, connection, asking for help, sabbatical, uncertainty  

Claire Pedrick in conversation with Sarah Broscombe about power and love and leadership in a pandemic. www.3DCoaching.com www.sarahbroscombe.com/   Takeaways Leadership involves being in relationship with your own power and being honest about it. Leaders are currently having to deploy their power in a context of powerlessness. Integrity, authenticity, and the courage to use one's voice are crucial in leadership. Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anaemic. Leaders need to expand their capacities to fill the gaps left by the crisis. Keywords leadership, power, powerlessness, integrity, authenticity, voice, courage, crisis

Claire Pedrick MCC talks to Don Eisenhauer MCC founder of Coaching at End of Life about listening to people in the current culture where we are experiencing loss, fear, and the risk of dying. Find the article about a different kind of funeral https://www.3dcoaching.com/blog/a-different-kind-of-funeral/   Don Eisenhauer specialises in coaching individuals dealing with end-of-life issues and grief. They discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for people to express their emotions and share their experiences. They emphasize the need for coaches to listen deeply and invite clients to go deeper in their emotions. They also discuss the significance of rituals in the grieving process and the importance of open and honest conversations about dying. The episode concludes with a reminder to address end-of-life issues and not let fear prevent us from having these important conversations.   Remember to subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn wherever you access your podcasts to get every new episode as they drop. Keywords coaching, end-of-life, grief, emotions, safe spaces, rituals, dying, conversations    

Sam Walker ACC joins Claire Pedrick MCC to talk all about using coaching in health for clinicians, social prescribers and link workers.   Takeaways Health coaching focuses on the whole person, not just their health. Coaching opens up different types of conversations and allows patients to share more about their lives and what is important to them. Power dynamics in healthcare can be shifted through coaching, creating a more equal partnership between healthcare professionals and patients. Behavioral changes and right-sizing the conversation are key to implementing coaching in healthcare.   Keywords   health coaching, whole person, power dynamics, behavioral changes, rightsizing

Claire Pedrick MCC and Dr Jenny Forge ACC in conversation about coaching, ethics and mental health.   Check out other episodes on coaching and mental health with Anne Archer Verity Symcox Jenny Forge - on her new book Coaching in Mental Health Settings and Beyond Takeaways Coaching should be safe enough for the coach, the client, and the world they inhabit. Awareness is key in coaching, both of oneself and of the client's cues and needs. Power dynamics can shift in coaching, and coaches need to be aware of when the client may be giving them power. Knowing when someone is not robust enough to handle their own issues is important in coaching. Confidentiality in coaching should be maintained unless there is a risk of harm to the client or others. Coaches should be aware of their own limitations and seek appropriate support and supervision. The stories we tell ourselves can impact our mental well-being, and coaching can offer an opportunity to challenge and rewrite those stories. When working with clients who have mental health challenges, coaches should be mindful of their own emotions and biases and seek appropriate referrals when necessary.   Keywords coaching, ethics, mental health, safety, awareness, power dynamics, supervision, self-reflection, confidentiality, medication, psychosis  

Claire Pedrick MCC talking to coach and safeguarding consultant, Nicky Brownjohn, about coaching, confidentiality and safeguarding.   Takeaways Coaches need to be aware of safeguarding issues and have a plan in place for how to handle disclosures. Confidentiality is important, but coaches have a responsibility to act if there is a risk of harm to themselves or others. Supervision is crucial in supporting coaches in dealing with safeguarding issues. Coaches should be prepared and proactive in addressing safeguarding concerns. Create a safe space for clients to disclose sensitive information Understand your role and boundaries when it comes to safeguarding Provide support and guidance to clients who disclose safeguarding issues Maintain accountability and follow-up after a disclosure Seek supervision and guidance when necessary Keywords ethics, safeguarding, coaching, disclosure, confidentiality, risk of harm, supervision, coaching, safeguarding, disclosure, support, boundaries, accountability, follow-up, supervision

Su Blanch PCC thinks out loud talking about using coaching with groups in the church. Some principles: Coaching with groups involves working with a collection of individuals rather than a team. The principles of coaching remain the same when working with groups. Contracting is important when starting a conversation with a group. The structure of the conversation provides a container for the discussion. It is valuable to have a good structure for a conversation with a group. The subject of the conversation is what we are here to talk about. Consider the time available for the conversation Reflect on the desired outcome of the discussion Understand the role of the facilitator Challenge assumptions and explore different perspectives Be aware of power dynamics and the impact on the environment The facilitator's role is to enable participants to think and contribute Keywords coaching, groups, church, PCCs,  conversations, colleagues, apply, contexts, time, outcome, facilitator, assumptions, power dynamics, environment, facilitator, group meetings, enabling participants, clarity, purpose, contribution, responsibility, engagement, productive meeting, facilitator, container, listening, exploration, moving, world, static, comfortable, awareness, process, outcomes, facilitator, boundaries, conversation, group, internal conflict, direction, thinking, sides, back of the room, noticing, time, reflection, accountability, challenge thinking, desired outcome, time management, productive landing, process questions, reflection, discussion, meetings, facilitators, coaches, meaningful conversations, ownership, learning, resources