In his last session as host of Coaching Uncaged, Robert Stephenson is joined by Professor David Clutterbuck, author, coach, mentor, supervisor, speaker, lecturer - and occasional comedian. Professor Clutterbuck starts by delving into the etymology of the word coaching and provides a snapshot of the history of coaching that spans thousands of years across different cultures. He then shares insights on the transitions that coaches go through as they become more experienced and mature, touching on some long-term and ongoing research on the levels of coaching maturity. Rob and Professor Clutterbuck then discuss coaching mastery and how mature coaches are able to pull from their wealth of experience and interest to work within complex, adaptive systems of coaching. Throughout the conversation, the pair draw from their personal coaching journeys, sharing deep insights and lighthearted stories that can provide value to coaches from all experience levels.  You can find out more about Professor Clutterbuck and his work here: https://davidclutterbuckpartnership.com/

In this fascinating episode of Coaching Uncaged Animas Centre Director Robert Stephenson is joined by coach, trainer, author and facilitator of our upcoming masterclass Nick Thorpe to explore his work around coaching the shadow. Nick shares the background that brought him to coaching, and his current work, and touches on what is meant by ‘coaching the shadow’, with reference to Carl Jung’s original ‘shadow’ concept. Offering examples from his own journey, he highlights the benefits of truly understanding the shadow for our own self growth, as well as being able to bring it into the space with the coaches we work with. Nick explains how the things that anger, frustrate or upset us in others are often a projection of something from our shadow that we can take back to explore how we might reframe it and . Nick also touches on the relationship of the shadow and being ‘triggered’, and offers some examples of ways that you can start unearthing your shadow. Throughout the episode Nick highlights some of the key concepts and ideas around working with the shadow in coaching, the benefits it brings, and offers some examples of the takeaways that you can expect from the upcoming Coaching the Shadow Masterclass taking place on Thursday 16th September. If this episode has piqued your interest you can find out more and book your spot here: https://www.animascoaching.com/blog/events/coaching-the-shadow-masterclass/ You can find out more about Nick and his work here: https://www.nickthorpe.co.uk/ We hope you enjoy this episode!

In this thought-provoking episode of Coaching Uncaged Animas Centre Director Robert Stephenson is joined by Executive Coach, Organisational Development Specialist, and one of the very first African coaches to be awarded MCC credentialing Nobantu Mpotulo as they dive into the exploration of an Ubuntu approach to coaching. Nobantu starts by sharing the story and winding journey that led her to becoming an executive coach in South Africa, offering snapshots of how the coaching landscape in Africa looks and feels, and the way that she works with her clients, sharing both the challenges and rewards of this work.  Nobantu explains in detail what she means by an Ubuntu approach to coaching, sharing the translation ‘I am because we are’ to highlight that it’s an approach that’s really all about ‘walking alongside your coachee arm in arm.’ She talks about the heart-centred work of Ubuntu, being completely attuned to those you’re working with and speaks to the importance of completely loving your coachee, even if you don’t particularly like them! Nobantu also shares a fascinating insight into her somatic work, and her love for the body, touching on how if we lean into the intelligence and feelings of the body, it can often offer us something different, or even more-informed than the mind, giving examples of how she brings this into her work in the coaching space.  You can find out more about Nobantu and her work here: nobantucoaching.co.za We really hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode of Coaching Uncaged Animas Centre Director Robert Stephenson is joined by Time to Think and Transformational Life Coach Lucy Gourlay as they dive into Nancy Kline’s Time to Think approach to coaching, as well as sharing some information around the upcoming Animas one day ‘Thinking Environment Masterclass that Lucy is delivering on 18th September. Lucy shares more about the Time to Think approach, what sits behind it as a coaching concept and shares her background around this fascinating work, as well as her journey as a coach. She shares some more detail around the 10 components that comprise the Time to Think approach to coaching, and what each of these brings to the coaching dynamic for both coach and coachee.  Lucy also speaks about some of the people she works with both as a Time to Think coach and a transformational life coach, sharing some of the differences between the two approaches, as well as the many crossovers. Robert and Lucy also highlight some of the crossovers between Time to Think and a narrative approach to coaching. Finally, Lucy shares some more details around the upcoming (18th September) one day ‘Thinking Environment’ Masterclass, including what you can expect to learn as well as some of the key takeaways from the day.  You can find out more about Lucy here: https://lucygourlay.com/ If you’re interested in learning how you can bring a Time to Think approach to your practice, join us for the ‘Thinking Environment’ Masterclass here: https://www.animascoaching.com/blog/events/thinking-environment-masterclass-sep/

In this thought-provoking episode of Coaching Uncaged Animas Centre Director Robert Stephenson is joined by Professional Development Coach and Diversity and Inclusion Facilitator Ashana Crichton as they delve into the role of self, the work we need to do as coaches in order to be more inclusive in our practice, and why it’s so important. Ashana shares her journey to coaching and her background around Diversity and Inclusion. She details the work that took her from the UK to the US and back, and what finding herself in that new environment offered her and her practice through a new language around diversity and inclusion. Robert and Ashana explore what it really means to be an inclusive coach, the biases or blind spots that can sometimes get in our way, before highlighting the true benefits of being inclusive for coach and client, the coaching industry as a whole, as well as the wider world.  Ashana shares her feelings around what we as coaches can do to better inform ourselves around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and that this work doesn’t just sit with Diversity and Inclusion practitioners, but every single one of us if we are to make a difference in this area. Robert and Ashana also explore the pivotal role of self work in mastering our craft and making an impact around inclusivity, the notion of feeling comfortable in the   discomfort of uncertainty, the importance of the work we do with ourselves outside of the coaching session, as well as sharing that this is not a specialty or a niche, but this is how we all become better coaches. You can find out more about Ashana and her work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashana-crichton/ https://www.arc-growth.com/ We hope that you enjoy this discussion!

In this captivating episode of Coaching Uncaged Animas Centre Director Robert Stephenson is joined by Head of Social Impact at Animas Emma Koubayssi as they dive into all things social impact and explore the new Creating Space initiative that is poised to roll out its second wave shortly. Emma details her background around social impact, sharing some of the big campaigns and projects she worked on around the world. Projects often focused on making an impact on young people, health and education. Emma also shares her own definition of Social Impact and the work being done around finding Animas’ own definition of what social impact means to us as an organisation. Robert and Emma also explore Creating Space, sharing what the programme is, who it’s for, how it came about, what we want to achieve with the initiative and the benefits for teachers joining the Creating Space programme.  Emma also touches on the reception of the programme from both the coaching and teaching communities, some of the challenges behind getting such a big project off the ground, as well as detailing some of the learnings from the first wave, and the subsequent tweaks that will make the programme even more impactful. Finally, Emma shares her big vision for the Creating Space project, namely creating a culture of coaching within the education system, as well as detailing some of the other social impact initiatives on the horizon including the much anticipated Animas Impact Incubator that will aim to support the Animas community to create, take part in and run their own impact initiatives. You can connect with Emma here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmakoubayssi/ You can find out more about Animas Impact here: https://www.animascoaching.com/about-animas/our-impact/ If you or someone you know is a teacher who might benefit from the Creating Space programme, you can find out more and apply here: https://www.yesfutures.org/creating-space We hope you enjoy this episode and don't forget to hit that subscribe button, and why not leave us a review?

In this thought-provoking episode of Coaching Uncaged Animas Centre Director Robert Stephenson is joined by executive coach, gestalt trained psychotherapist, author and Ashridge faculty member Simon Cavicchia as they explore the self work we might need to do to better facilitate dialogue around the more difficult or triggering topics of conversation. Robert and Simon look specifically at the topic of diversity and inclusion as they delve into what makes particular dialogue difficult. They touch on the idea of defence and attack stances that can come into play when dealing with difficult conversations, the importance of recognising our own triggers and biases, as well as exploring how as coaches, we might use our knowledge of human relationships, human beings and psychological safety as coaches in service of creating conditions for dialogue. Simon also highlights the work that might be done to create leaders that are better equipped to have these conversations, offers his take on the role of supervision in this area, touches on the role of shame, and speaks on the notion of who you are as a person is who you are as a practitioner as he encourages you to “go inside as much as one might look outside”.  You can find out more about Simon and his work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-cavicchia-1a6a521/ We hope that you enjoy this conversation!

In this new episode of Coaching Uncaged, Animas Centre Director Robert Stephenson is joined by MCC coach, public speaker, author and PR consultant Cheryl Procter-Rogers as they delve into the growth and development of the coaching profession, and explore the impact that coaching can have in so many different areas.  Cheryl shares how she first came to coaching, touching on the realisation that she was actually coaching before she even knew what coaching was - something that is no doubt familiar for many coaches listening to this episode - before mapping her journey from a career in PR, to training as a coach and recently achieving her MCC credentials - one of only 1235 worldwide coaches to do so.  Cheryl shares more detail around the process she went through to achieve her MCC credentials, why she is so glad to have done it, what it offers her and her coachees, as well as what taking two attempts at submission taught her about herself and her coaching.  Robert and Cheryl discuss how far the profession has come in the last few decades, touching on how it has matured into a ‘true profession’, sharing where they feel it might head in the near future. Cheryl also offers her perspective on the place of coaching within Social Impact work, and why pro bono coaching is important to her.  During this fascinating discussion, Cheryl shares the value of professional coach training as she sees it, speaks on being perfect and getting caught in the processes, and touches on the value of always being true to ourselves as coaches. You can find out more about Cheryl and her work here: https://www.astepaheadpr.com/home.html We hope that you enjoy this episode of Coaching Uncaged!

In this engaging conversation, Steve Chandler, a seasoned business and life coach with over 30 books to his name, including 'The Prosperous Coach,' shares his transformative journey from various careers to coaching. He discusses the challenges new coaches face, emphasizing the importance of reframing limiting beliefs. Steve advocates for genuine connections over transactional relationships and highlights the significance of a growth mindset. He also encourages embracing creativity in coaching and redefining success through service and personal growth.

In this episode of Coaching Uncaged, Animas Centre Director Robert Stephenson is joined by clinical psychologist, transformational coach, difference and diversity trainer, and trainer around female genital mutilation (FGM), Dr. Fatoumata Jatta.  Fatoumata explores the impact that the pandemic has had on people and communities, including those that work in the coaching space, sharing her insights and observations from both a coaching perspective, as well as sharing what she has seen as the impact from a clinical psychologist perspective too.  Fatoumata discusses the importance of self-awareness as coaches around making sure we are giving enough care and time for ourselves in order to avoid burnout, and touches on the caveats that come with sharing our own struggles in a challenging world.  Robert and Fatoumata speak on the Black Lives Matter movement and the topic of diversity, sharing their perspectives and learnings around cultural diversity and difference over the past year. Fatoumata also shares the work that she does with organisations as a diversity and difference trainer and the space for awkward or difficult conversations that she facilitates as part of that work.  Finally, Fatoumata also discusses the work that she is doing around Female Genital Mutilation, including an open and honest sharing of her own journey, touching on the part that culture plays in these rituals, as well as what she is currently doing in this space to support others that have experienced FGM. You can find out more about Fatoumata and her work here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling/dr-fatoumata-jatta-online-therapy-london-eng/736383