The AC Podcast

This week our host, Rob Lawrence, is joined by two regional chairs from opposite sides of the world: Eva Chan is the regional chair for Greater China and Jacqueline Scannell the regional chair for Ireland. Despite coming from two very different cultures they share a common passion for coaching and connection, both locally and globally. Learn about the fascinating differences, opportunities, and challenges they both face in their individual areas. Eva and her committed team are creating an impact in Greater China, with four distinct regions and three languages. Jacqueline harnesses passion and humility to improve the quality and type of support the AC can give in Ireland. Hear about the pros of accreditation for executive coaches, the value of supervision, co-coaching and virtual coaching cafes. A wonderful conversation celebrating coaching as an international profession. "Local members in China are seeing the AC as an international organization." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC_at_20_series_Connecting_Across_the_World_Ireland_China https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC_at_20_series_GlobalVoices3_Connecting_Across_the_World_Ireland_China

In this episode, we welcome Anita Sauvage, the AC's Regional Chair of France, and Dr. Umut Ahmet Tarakci, Founder and Regional Chair of AC Turkey. Anita and Umut join our host, Rob Lawrence to share their personal and cultural experiences of coaching in their countries and how the AC is supporting their efforts. In this warm and fascinating conversation, Umut and Anita take us on the evolutionary journey of coaching in France and Turkey over the last 20 years. Once viewed with doubt and scepticism, coaching is now legally recognised as a profession and a genuine solution to problems in the world. Learn about the personal impact coaching has had on them and how being part of the AC has helped them grow and develop as coaches. Discover the language barriers they have faced; the challenge of raising standards and ethics; the impact of AI technology as well as the importance of coaching future generations. This a valuable conversation to broaden your perspectives on coaching and the impact it is having across the globe. "The AC helps coaches grow and understand with the inclusion of cultural differences." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC_@_20series_Coaching_Evolution_in_France_and_Turkey

In this podcast episode, we hear from three passionate coaches from across the AC's global community. Our host, Rob Lawrence, is joined by Sarah Tennyson, AC Regional Chair USA, East Coast; Michael Cullen, AC Regional Co-Chair Canada and Oliver Johnston, who was the AC Inaugural Chair of Ireland and is a member of the Global Advisory Board as well an AC Ireland lifelong honorary member. In this enlivening conversation, our guests discuss what makes the AC different from other coaching professional bodies. Learn about their personal journeys with coaching, what they love about both the AC and coaching, and why accreditation is such a deep and valuable learning experience. Building on previous conversations, they examine the importance of coaching supervision, the challenges coaching faces today, and what they see in the future of coaching. "I'd encourage organizations to get accredited coaches. Make sure they can do the job." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20series_Coaching_Professionalism_Passion_Purpose

Our 20-year celebration continues as our host, Rob Lawrence is joined by Hetty Einzig, the AC's Strategy Director of Publications and Executive Editor of Coaching Perspectives magazine; Ian McDermott, AC Ambassador for Innovation and Collaboration; Smaranda Dochia, Director of Digital Learning and Podcasts, and David Rothauser, a contributor to AC Group Supervision Cohort groups. As leaders in their fields, they take a deep dive into the idea that remaining a student, open to learning and personal growth, is in fact the secret of coaching mastery – making it accessible to every committed coach. Learn about how coaching has shifted from a focus on tools to including partnership and collaboration. Discover how the AC is addressing the issues of our age and is creating continuous, varied opportunities for learning and professional development for coaches across the world. A rich and fascinating episode! "True mastery means you are a lifelong learner – a journey of humility." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20series_LearningCPD_H.Einzig_I.McDremott_S.Dochia_D.Rothauser

Three incredible coaches: Jane Upton, Head of Accreditation and Standards for the Association for Coaching in Spain, Adrian Green, a member of the AC UK Regional Leadership Team, and Angela Dunbar, who is an Honorary Life Fellow of the AC, join our host Rob Lawrence to discuss their contributions to the AC and the world of coaching over the last 20 years. Learn how the culture of openness, warmth and learning opportunities at the AC has helped them develop their coaching practice and make a real difference to individuals, organizations and the wider world. They discuss co-coaching, coaching cafes, the impact of coaching on leadership, and coaching's evolution, challenges and results. Join them in this mini-coaching 'café' to be inspired on your own coaching journey. "The AC has been a window for us to have more cutting-edge tools and practices" For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20series_Members Voice_JaneUpton_AdrianGreen_AngelaDunbar

Four leading coaching professionals, Jeannette Marshall, Declan Woods, Carol Whitaker and Anne Calleja, join our host, Rob Lawrence to discuss why the Association for Coaching promotes best practices to raise the standards of coaching worldwide. Learn how the AC aims to inspire and champion coaching excellence, advance the coaching profession and make a sustainable difference to individuals, organizations and society. Learn about the AC core competencies for accreditation, their benefits, the importance of coaching supervision and how that can prepare you for accreditation. The AC offers extensive support for accreditation and supervision, as well as special interest groups. If you would like to learn more about how accreditation, supervision or learning paths can help you to develop as a coach, this panel chat is an essential listen. "Our clients and our teams deserve great quality work." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20series_ExcellenceStandard_Marshall_Woods_Whitaker_Calleja

This week, two key influencers, Carol Wilson and Philippe Rosinski, join our host, Rob Lawrence to share their incredible journeys as award-winning coaches, coach trainers, and contributors to the Association for Coaching. Both are pioneers in their fields: Carol created Culture at Work leadership and coach training programmes for global corporates and Philippe is a leader in intercultural and global coaching. With over 40 years of experience between them, they generously share their key insights into the world of coaching: the challenges, changes and impact it creates. Learn why the AC's 'spirit of generosity and openness' has meant they have supported and contributed to the AC for many years. They discuss culture, vulnerability, and the future of coaching. Be inspired by their knowledge, passion, and desire to create a better world through this amazing profession. "The quality of human relationships is at the heart of coaching." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20series_KeyInfluencers_Rosinski_Wilson

The Association for Coaching Co-founders, Katherine Tulpa and Alex Szabo join our host, Rob Lawrence to celebrate the AC's 20-year anniversary. Together, they share how a seed of an idea became a reality and the vision, passion and values that drove it forward to become the highly respected global professional body it is today. Learn how the AC started, how it grew, where we are today, and what we offer our members. Katherine and Alex celebrate all the people who have contributed to the AC, the continuing pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit, and the genuine global community that has been created. Learn what sets it apart from other professional bodies, the impact the AC has had on coaching, and the ripple effects for individuals, organizations, and businesses. "We wanted the AC to be for coaching, not just coaches." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20PodcastSeries_Katherine_Tulpa_and_Alex_Szabo

Tabitha Jayne, coach, researcher and founder of Earthself, joins our host George Warren in this wide-ranging and beautiful conversation about the power and potential of nature-informed coaching as evidenced by research and neuroscience. Tabitha breaks down the reasons for biases to nature process coaching, the systemic nature of coaching itself, and why she believes redefining performance is essential in the maturation and evolution of coaching. Taking a closer look at ethics, Tabitha calls for action from coaching bodies to recognize our responsibility to support the crisis going on in the natural world and re-examine coaching competencies and accreditation. "Research shows that we can rewire neural patterns in the brain when we are in nature." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Tabitha_Jayne

Jeff Hull, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author, joins our host George Warren for a thorough and meaningful look at where coaching is at right now, as well as the positive evolution and potential challenges it faces moving forward. Whether you are a new or seasoned coach you will benefit from the wisdom, experience, and research-based evidence Jeff shares. Learn the role coaches have in influencing leaders to contribute to a brighter more sustainable future for us all, the ethical considerations of technology in coaching as well as the 'corporatization' of coaching businesses. Enjoy this forward-thinking and reflective conversation. "It's crucial to develop self-awareness, but what about social awareness?" For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Jeff_Hull