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"How do you bring potential breathwork to the table in a way that isn't leading?" At this week’s Open Table with Claire Pedrick, the conversation revolves around breathwork.    We explore the concept of mindfulness and the role of breath in creating presence and awareness. The guests share their personal practices, such as box breathing and balanced breathing, and how they use breathwork with people. The conversation highlights the connection between breath, body, and mind in facilitating change and enhancing well-being.    This weeks guests are: Ana-Maria Chirila Debs Wright Farah Govani Jim Robinson Joe Warton Yusuf Costu   And Claire Pedrick   Takeaways   Breathwork and mindfulness can support coaches in creating presence and awareness. Mindfulness involves being aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations in the present moment. Different breath practices, such as box breathing and balanced breathing, can help calm the nervous system and promote relaxation. When introducing breathwork, it is important not to lead  Breathwork can be used as a tool to facilitate change and enhance well-being. Different breathing techniques can be used in coaching sessions to promote relaxation and presence. Breathwork can be introduced in a non-leading way by simply noticing peoples' breathing patterns. Labels and definitions associated with breathwork and mindfulness may not always be necessary or helpful. If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform to hear new episodes as they drop.  And you can watch this episode, with subtitles on our YouTube Channel   Coming Up:  Soon:  AI and Coaching Jazz Rasool Keywords   breathwork, mindfulness, presence, awareness, breath practices, coaching, clients, change, well-being, breathing techniques, breathwork, coaching sessions, cyclic sighing, grounding, presence, non-leading introduction, labels, mindfulness

"Coaching is about being curious, raising awareness, and activating responsibility"   Katie Akhurst, from Kids Matter, comes to The Coaching Inn to talk with Claire Pedrick about the impact of coaching in their organisation and how it empowers parents and builds confidence. They use a coaching approach in their parenting programs, where facilitators ask questions and create a collaborative space for parents to find their own solutions. They value the ICF credential and have coaches go through the ICF accreditation process. The impact of their work is seen in the increased confidence and wellbeing of parents, which has a positive effect on their children's lives.   Takeaways Coaching empowers parents and equips them to find their own solutions A coaching culture can be embedded in an organisation to create a safe and collaborative environment ICF accreditation ensures a high standard of coaching The impact of coaching can be seen in increased confidence and wellbeing of parents Community-based provision can have a positive effect on families Contact Katie Akhurst info@kidsmatter.co.uk   If you would like to make a donation, you can do that on their website www.kidsmatter.co.uk If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform to hear new episodes as they drop.  And you can watch this episode, with subtitles on our YouTube Channel   Coming Up:  Next:  Open Table: The Benefits of Breathwork in Coaching Soon:  Book Corner with Julie Luscombe and Clare Humbleby   Keywords coaching, parenting, empowerment, confidence, support, ICF credential, coaching culture, community-based provision, impact

Timothy Clarke, author of 'The Four Stages of Psychological Safety' and an expert in organizational culture, discusses the criticality of psychological safety in the workplace. He emphasizes that leaders must foster a culture of rewarded vulnerability, allowing individuals to speak up without fear. Clarke highlights the importance of genuine emotional labor in coaching relationships, advocating for coaches to model vulnerability. Additionally, he critiques misconceptions around psychological safety and examines its link to innovation and collaboration.

Ruth Davey has always had a deep love and curiosity of people and planet. As Founder of Look Again, she brings together her passion for photography with her experience of international, community, and business development, her facilitation and training skills, and her lived experience of mental health challenges and neurodiversity.    Ruth supports people around the world to use their vision, imagination and creativity, through a mindful approach to photography, as well as learning from nature's wisdom, to see, be and do differently. The evidence-based methodology she's developed helps to improves mental health and wellbeing, build resilience and create new future stories of hope. Her work is offered with simplicity, integrity, courage, in a regenerative way for inner and outer change, for the personal and the collective, and from the local to the global.    Today she joins Claire Pedrick at The Coaching Inn to talk about the importance of noticing and looking in coaching ahead of their live workshop in October 2024   Takeaways Noticing and looking are essential skills in coaching that can lead to new insights and deeper connections. Mindful photography is a powerful tool for slowing down, seeing differently, and reframing perspectives. Noticing can be used to enhance personal well-being, resilience, and connection with nature. The practice of noticing can be applied in coaching to deepen awareness, foster compassion, and support action.   Contact Ruth Davey  through Linked In  If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform to hear new episodes as they drop.  And you can watch this episode, with subtitles on our YouTube Channel   Coming Up:  Creating a Coaching Culture at Kids Matter with Katie Akhurst Open Table: The Benefits of Breathwork in Coaching   Keywords noticing, looking, coaching, mindful photography, awareness, reframing, perspectives, relationships, workshop

S4 Episode 40: S4 Episode 40: Open Table - Coaching, Distress and Mental Health  "Being aware of our own stuff and being present can be a really useful thing that we as coaches can do for all the people that we work with."   Today, Jenny Forge, Mark Bixter and Mark Chappell join Claire Pedrick at The Coaching Inn. The conversation explores the intersection of coaching, mental health, vulnerability, and distress. We discuss the role of coaching in supporting individuals with mental health issues and the importance of knowing the boundaries and limitations of coaching. Coaches to be present, aware of their own emotions, and able to regulate themselves.    Takeaways Coaching can be a valid approach for supporting individuals with mental health issues, but coaches need to know their boundaries and limitations. Being present and aware of one's own emotions is crucial for coaches when working with individuals experiencing distress. The over-medicalization of mental health can be problematic, and it is important to normalise adversity and emotional distress. Coaches should focus on being with individuals in their experience without the need to fix or solve their problems.   If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform to hear new episodes as they drop.  And you can watch this episode, with subtitles on our YouTube Channel   Coming Up:  Next:  Psychological Safety in Coaching with Timothy Clarke   Keywords coaching, mental health, vulnerability, distress, boundaries, limitations, presence, self-regulation, over-medicalization, adversity, emotional distress, ethics

‘Please remember human beings have been coaching each other since we could grunt.’   Kathryn Pope (KP) is well known in the coaching world and encouraged Claire Pedrick MCC to invite fellow MCC coaches Janet Harvey and Dorothy Siminovich to the Coaching Inn and see what happens!     A rich conversation where they share their journeys into coaching, the evolution of coaching as an industry, and the profound impact of coaching on human connection and dignity. They discuss the historical roots of coaching, the societal transformation brought about by the pandemic, and the importance of belonging and respect.    Contact Janet Harvey Janet.Harvey@invitechange.com Dorothy Siminovitch Dorothy@GestaltCoachingWorks.com Claire Pedrick Claire@3dcoaching.com   For your bookshelf: A Gestalt Coaching Primer: The Path Toward Awareness Intelligence  From Tension to Transformation: A Leader's Guide to Generative Change Simplifying Coaching The Human Behind The Coach   And Janet’s TED talk on Judgement   If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform to hear new episodes as they drop.  And you can watch this episode, with subtitles on our YouTube Channel   Coming Up:  Next:  Open Table: Coaching, Distress and Mental Health  Soon: Psychological Safety in Coaching with Timothy Clarke   Keywords coaching, evolution, industry, human connection, dignity, belonging, respect, societal transformation, pandemic, historical roots, societal challenges, generative change, leadership, coaching, hard conversations, time, systemic integration, reflection, awareness, somatic integration, transformative power, society

This week, Claire Pedrick, Nathan Whitbread, and Kim Witten open up the conversation around Coaching and Neurodiversity.   They discuss the misconceptions surrounding coaching neurodivergent thinkers and emphasise the importance of simplicity in the way coaches coach.    Takeaways Coaching neurodivergent individuals requires an understanding that we are all experts in our own experiences and ways of thinking. Simplicity in questioning is crucial when working with neurodivergent thinkers, as complex questions can shift the focus away from the work at hand. Measuring progress and success should be individualised and focused on movement and the feeling of growth. Creating a supportive team and knowing when to reset are essential in coaching neurodivergent thinkers. People are becoming more willing to openly share their neurodivergent experiences, allowing for more open and effective coaching conversations. Trust and partnership are crucial when discussing neurodivergence in coaching. Diagnosing and labelling should be approached with caution, focusing on supporting people rather than categorising them. Self-disclosure as a coach can create connection and trust, but it should be done in a way that serves the other's needs. Coaches should prioritise being present and authentic, allowing clients to be 100% themselves in the coaching space.   Contact: Claire Pedrick Kim Witten PhD Nathan Whitbread and stay connected as they write the book through https://neurodiversityincoaching.wordpress.com/   If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform to hear new episodes as they drop.  You  can watch this episode, with subtitles on our YouTube Channel   Coming Up:  Next: The Evolution of Coaching as an Industry with Janet Harvey MCC, Dorothy Siminovitch MCC and Claire Pedrick MCC Soon: Psychological Safety in Coaching with Timothy Clarke   Key Words coaching, neurodiversity, neurodivergent, misconceptions, simplicity, progress, success, movement, individualised, questioning, neurodivergence, coaching, trust, partnership, individuality, self-disclosure

"Changing the world by developing more connected humans."   In this episode of The Coaching Inn, host Claire Pedrick is talking with Philippa White, author of Return on Humanity. Philippa shares her journey of writing the book, which was inspired by her uncle's impactful work in the anti-apartheid movement. She discusses the importance of human competencies such as cultural intelligence, purpose, vulnerability, and resilience in leadership. Philippa also explains her company, Tie Leadership, which focuses on developing better leaders, better companies, and a better world through immersive experiences and training programs. The conversation highlights the power of experiential learning and the need for more human-centred leadership education. Takeaways Human competencies such as cultural intelligence, purpose, vulnerability, and resilience are essential for effective leadership. Immersive experiences and training programs can provide opportunities for individuals to develop these human competencies. Better leaders who tap into their human competencies create better companies and contribute to a better world. Experiential learning and exposure to different cultures and perspectives are key to developing these competencies. Constraints and obstacles can be enablers for personal and professional growth. Contact Philippa White philippa@tieleadership..com or www.tieleadership.com   If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform to hear new episodes as they drop.  You  can watch this episode, with subtitles on our YouTube Channel   Coming Up:  Next:  Coaching and Neurodiversity with Nathan Whitbread and Kim Witten  Soon: Book Corner with Julie Luscombe and Clare Humbleby   Key Words humility, leadership, human competencies, anti-apartheid, immersive experiences, training programs

"Noticing is the most important and least formed skill in coaches."   At this week’s Open Table, Claire Pedrick MCC is talking with Victoria Pile Nathan Whitbread Christine Cadet Jo Evison Alun Bedding Ken Shih   We explore the theme of noticing in coaching and the importance of observing what is happening in the thinker. What are the challenges of noticing and the transformative impact it can have on coaching sessions? We talk about how it contributes to the flow of the conversation, the power of silence, the art of interrupting, and the impact of asking shorter and more focused questions. The key takeaway is to create space for the thinker to think and to stay present in the moment. By noticing and offering, rather than diagnosing, coaches can keep the conversation in the realm of generative exploration.   Takeaways Noticing is a crucial skill in coaching and requires observing what is happening in the thinker. The role of movement and physicality in coaching can create a dynamic and power-free environment. Silence and reflection are important tools in noticing and allowing the thinker's thoughts to flow. Focusing on the thinker's perspective and drenching oneself in the other person's experience enhances the coaching process. Create space for the thinker to think Stay present in the moment Notice and offer, rather than diagnose Interrupt with a slight steer back to the topic Ask shorter and more focused questions Focus on the impact and landing of the question Avoid interrupting the thinker's flow Pay attention to the quality of the thinker's processing   Keywords noticing, coaching, observer, thinker, dialogue, power, movement, physicality, silence, reflection, perspective, coaching, noticing, flow, silence, interrupting, questions, generative exploration   If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform to hear new episodes as they drop.  You  can watch this episode, with subtitles on our YouTube Channel   Coming Up:  Next:  Being Human in Business with Philippa White Soon: Open Table: Coaching, Distress and Mental Health  

This week, Claire Pedrick MCC  interviews Shruti Sonthalia MCC about her coaching journey and her research on power and internal coaching. In India, USA and South Africa, Shruti shares how her personal experiences and longing for intimacy, connection, passion, and groundedness led her to become a coach. She also discusses the transformative power of coaching and how it shifts leaders' relationships with themselves and their teams. Shruti's research explores the impact of coaching on leaders' relationship with power and their leadership styles. She highlights the importance of making coaching accessible and hopes to see more inclusive and holistic research in the coaching world.   Takeaways Personal experiences and longing for intimacy, connection, passion, and groundedness can lead individuals to become coaches. Coaching has the power to transform leaders and their relationships with themselves and their teams. Coaching shifts leaders' perspectives on power, moving from a paradigm of power over to power with. Making coaching accessible is crucial for organisations and leaders to navigate complexity, ambiguity, and uncertainty. There is a need for more inclusive and holistic research in the coaching world.   Contact Shruti through Linked In - where you can also access her research.   If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform to hear new episodes as they drop.  You can watch this episode, with subtitles on our YouTube Channel   Coming Up:  Next: Open Table - The Power of Noticing in Coaching Soon: Coaching and Neurodiversity with Nathan Whitbread and Kim Witten  Keywords coaching journey, power, internal coaching, leadership, research, accessibility, inclusivity