The AC Podcast

In this penultimate episode of our Coaching Tools and Approaches series, our host Claudia Day is joined by Trainer, Coach and Facilitator, Michael Cahill, to talk about the fascinating topic of constellations and systemic coaching. Michael explains the importance of understanding the systems we operate in, our need for belonging and the impact of discovering who we are loyal to. Discover the main principles that underpin healthy systems that are used in a constellation approach: time, place, and balance of exchange. Learn how constellations look to the past to reveal hidden patterns of behaviour that once identified can be changed, and why using the 'wisdom of the body' rather than just rational cognitive thinking is so significant. Michael demonstrates this in an interesting live coaching demo and discussion. This episode is full of insights into behaviour and relationships, and ways to identify resources to help your clients move forward. "A constellation illuminates the hidden patterns and connection in what's going on and as soon as we see that we can do something different." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-constellations

Claudia Day is joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Joe Oliver, to discuss Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its application in coaching. Joe explains the main principles of the ACT model, psychological flexibility, and the importance of gaining observational distance to thoughts and feelings. Learn the evidence-based benefits of ACT in coaching and how it links with other coaching approaches. Experience a live demo of the ACT approach as well as a post-demo discussion. Discover the impact of technology on coaching, including the potential future of AI coaching and the benefits of using ACT in teamwork and group interventions. Joe's insights and advice are invaluable for coaches looking to expand their toolkits and help their clients achieve psychological flexibility. "It's not about getting rid of the thoughts or proving them right or wrong, it's simply having some space so I can observe them and ask myself questions like is this workable to me?" For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-acceptance-commitment-coaching

Join our host Claudia Day, as she becomes a coachee in a live demo, with her guest and Cognitive Behavioural Coach (CBC), Rob Willson. Listen as Rob demonstrates the curiosity and skills that help Claudia understand and find solutions for what appears a simple problem. As she discovers and Rob states, "It's always a little deeper than you think it's going to be." Following the demo, they discuss the benefits and challenges of using technology with this approach as well as how efficient CBC is when used in a group or team setting. "Our job is to filter all the knowledge and techniques we deliver and show great curiosity in our client's growth, development and wellbeing, rather than try to be too clever." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-cognitive-behavioural-coaching

This week, Claudia Day is joined by Dr Rob Willson, an experienced cognitive behavioural practitioner and trainer, in part one of their in-depth discussion on Cognitive Behavioural Coaching (CBC). In this first conversation, they discuss what CBC is, why and how it works and how coaches can put this into practice. As a therapist, Rob shares why he became interested in coaching and why cognitive behavioural theories and practice align well with coaching, particularly in the workplace. Learn about the research and empirical evidence that assists this approach and examples of performance situations that arise in the workplace. Discover how CBC can help, as well as what other approaches are it's 'closest cousins'. "Where is the focus of your attention? Internally or externally?" For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-cognitive-behavioural-coaching

In this week's episode our host, Claudia Day, is joined by Medical Doctor, Coach and Coach Trainer, Dr Tim Anstiss. They discuss Motivational Interviewing, which Tim describes as "not just effective, but efficient." Tim has 19 years of experience with this compassionate, caring and person-centred approach that focuses on the belief that the client has all the resources they need to move forward, they just need help getting unstuck. Learn some of the theory and science behind MI, what the principles and processes are, and how well it integrates with other approaches. You don't have to be a coach to use this technique, but Tim knows how well it works as a coaching approach to help change people's lives. He hopes that this discussion will encourage further investigation. "Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based conversation: over 2000 studies show it works." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-motivational-interviewing

In this week's informative, lively podcast episode, our host, Claudia Day is joined by clinical and coaching psychologist Dr Suzy Green, founder and CEO of The Positivity Institute, to discuss solution-focused coaching. Suzy shares her integrative approach using positive psychology, solution-focused and strength-based approaches. Learn what solution-focused coaching is in practice and hear it demonstrated in a short live coaching demo. Suzy explains the Hope Theory and why she believes it is integral to coaching. She shares the uses of a strength-based approach and provides a number of solution-focused questions to get you started. A great overview of a powerful coaching approach! "Just because we are being solution-focused it doesn't mean we're not addressing the problem." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-solution-focused

Welcome to another podcast episode with the Association for Coaching: helping you uncover the deep insights, knowledge, tools and strategies you need to take your coaching practice to the next level. In this week's episode our host, Claudia Day, is joined by executive coach, author and academic, and leading expert Christian van Nieuwerburgh to discuss positive psychology coaching. Learn about positive psychology coaching: the history and theories behind it, its impact, and using examples, how it can be applied in your coaching practice. Christian's passion is infectious and will leave you curious to learn more about this effective, evidence-based coaching approach. "Positive psychology is the science of optimal human functioning – human beings at their best." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-positive-psychology

Professor of Applied Neuroscience, Patricia Riddell, joins our host Claudia Day, to explain why it is so important for coaches to understand and apply neuroscience techniques in coaching. Patricia explains why understanding how we learn, remember, make decisions and create our own emotional responses can empower coaches to improve their practice and provide more effective coaching for clients. Learn how having knowledge of neuroscience has the power to help us persuade clients they can change, and to understand why they may not have. Enjoy listening to a live demo of applied neuroscience as our host is coached by Patricia. Improve your coaching skills and knowledge with this practical and informative conversation. "I feel if you were a coach who didn't know about neuroscience, you'd be like a mechanic who doesn't know how a car works." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-applied-neuroscience

Welcome to our new podcast series on Coaching Tools – invaluable information for new or experienced coaches wanting to develop their practice. In this first episode, Jonathan Passmore, Qing Wang and Yi-Ling Lai join our host Claudia Day, to share their meta-analysis research and expertise on the effectiveness of integrative coaching. Learn the distinction between eclectic and integrative coaching: why coaching practitioners need to be familiar with various coaching tools, the learning required, and how you can turn that into an integrative approach. They discuss how an integrative model supports the 'whole person:' relationships, behaviours, emotions, conscious and unconscious cognition as well as the environment and system they are in. An insightful, intelligent conversation between three experienced coaches and academics. "Cognitive, relationships, self-awareness, behaviours, emotions; no one style of coaching can work on all this." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-integrative-ecletic-coaching

In this bonus episode our host, Rob Lawrence, speaks to Dr Richard Hale about Action Learning. Bridging the gap between our Team Coaching series and our next series, Coaching Tools, this is a fascinating, thought-provoking conversation about a technique that can work alongside coaching and mentoring. Learn what Action Learning is, its benefits and challenges, and its relevance in tackling organizational challenges of the future. Richard explains how, unlike other learning and development techniques, Action Learning takes place in the flow of work as a way of developing leadership capability. He shares his Action Learning Question method as applied to the business and public sectors. Described as "extremely relevant" this is a conversation you will want to hear! "In Action Learning there is no learning without action and there is no action without learning." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-action-learning