The AC Podcast

Della Duncan, Renegade Economist, Right Livelihood Coach, and Podcaster joins our host, George Warren, for this rich and meaningful conversation about right livelihood coaching, systemic thinking, spirituality, and what moving upstream means for coaches. In this conversation, you will learn fresh ideas such as liberation psychology and alternative models of economics, what the relevance is for coaching, and how to bring these deeper topics into the coaching conversation. Della brings heart and connectedness into both the coaching world and the world at large with intelligence, clarity, and an optimism that will leave you wanting to know more. "Think systemically – don't feel a 'should' from it. Where can you find the joy in it?" For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Della_Duncan

Britt Wray, Ph.D. researcher, Stanford fellow, and author, joins our host George Warren, to share her research into the mental health impact of the climate crisis as well as the obvious, but often ignored, solutions to the eco-distress that is happening worldwide. Britt encourages us to embrace the array of emotions that arise when considering the current crisis we are in. She suggests curiosity and self-compassion as doors to meaningful actions, describing this heart-centred, raw "internal activism" as the key to change. Coaches can use this approach with their clients, empowering them to participate in creating better outcomes. A challenging, informative but honest conversation. "We can be a climate activist and not have a squeaky-clean report card." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Britt_Wray

Richard Boyatzis, Distinguished University Professor in Organizational Behaviour, Psychology and Cognitive Science, joins our host George Warren for this insightful conversation about how coaching needs to focus on the bigger dreams and visions of clients instead of goals. Richard shares his research-based knowledge on the power of resonant relationships, compassion, mindfulness, playfulness and spirituality as we navigate the current perma-crisis we are in and learn why effective coaching and leadership work with primary emotions such as hope and caring. He challenges the coaching world to examine if their current methods are producing the results, we think they are and asks us to think more holistically – towards ourselves and our clients. "Relationships are the context for everything we do" For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Richard_Boyatzis

Chris Johnstone, coach, psychologist, and co-author of Active Hope, joins our host George Warren in this deep and enriching conversation about consciousness and the conscience in coaching. Together they delve into systems thinking and why that is relevant for coaches today. With a background in mental health, addiction and spirituality, Chris shares his expertise on what creates resilience in individuals, society, and the world at large. Learn the types of meaningful questions to ask yourself as a coach to play your part in changing the world. Understand how this can help our individual, team and organizational clients look beyond short-termism and quick profit to creating a more sustainable, honest way of doing business. "Systems thinking is when we see ourselves as part of life rather than apart from it" For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Dr_Chris_Johnstone

Carolyn Freyer-Jones, Coach, Facilitator and founder of the CFJ Coaching Success School, joins our host Sylvain Newton in our second AC DACH region podcast. Together they discuss the trajectory of a professional coach learning the art and skill of service-centered coaching and what it takes to grow a financially successful coaching business from the inside out. Carolyn encourages coaches to slow down in the development process and learn how to put aside the noise in our own heads in order to be fully present in service of clients. She stresses the importance of doing the inner work to become truly effective externally in your business. "If we're not being coached deeply then we can't coach others deeply." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/DACH_podcast_series_Carolyn_Freyer-Jones

Robbie Swale, Coach, Author, and Podcaster joins our host, Rob Lawrence, for this final episode of our podcast series, Make Time for Marketing. Robbie weaves together many threads from the series, whilst adding more depth and wisdom in this lively, engaging conversation. Five years ago, Robbie challenged his own resistance and fear by committing to writing 12 minutes a week and posting it publicly. It has become known as the 12-minute method. He shares the impact this had on his life, his confidence, and his coaching business, advocating the 'art of practice' as life-changing, assisting your development into the coach you want to be as well as creating authentic-based marketing. "Practise is everything and everything is practice." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Robbie_Swale

Charlie Gilkey, business strategist, speaker and author, joins our host Rob Lawrence for this fascinating episode to really dig deep into why we don't achieve our marketing, business, or life goals and why it's important to know what we truly want. With a Ph.D. in philosophy, Charlie takes our marketing conversations to a level that can encourage long-lasting results, allowing us to be clearer about what we really desire. Learn some of the tools and resources available to enable you to become both a better coach and business owner. "How can we define our dreams and wants in a powerful way?" For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Charlie_Gilkey

Mark Williams, speaker, author and podcaster, often known as Mr LinkedIn, joins our host, Rob Lawrence for this insightful, practical discussion about the business networking platform, LinkedIn. Mark explains the crucial difference between marketing and networking and shares many of his top tips for successfully understanding and engaging this platform to help you build important relationships, become more known, attract more clients and ultimately grow your coaching business. "It's a powerful tool because everyone you want to do business with is on it." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Mark_Williams

Amanda FitzGerald, PR and Visibility Strategist, joins our host, Rob Lawrence, for this enlivening and practical conversation about how PR can enhance your marketing strategy. Learn where and how to approach journalists, the type of emails to write, as well as the magic hashtag that will open doors for your business. With transparency and generosity, Amanda shares a wealth of expertise and advice to help you get started - all you need is seven minutes a day! "Think about the impact one message can have." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Amanda_Fitzgerald

Sai Blackbyrn, founder of the Coach Foundation and multi-time bestselling author, joins our host Rob Lawrence, for another in-depth marketing conversation. In today's episode Sai shares how it is pain, not desire, that drives action and how your empathy as a coach is your greatest marketing tool. Learn a coach's greatest fear when it comes to marketing, why your philosophical beliefs matter and how that impacts your marketing tactics. A succinct, powerful discussion not to be missed! "Ultimately, marketing is empathy – knowing that someone else knows what I'm going through." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Sai_Blackbyrn