The AC Podcast

Sam Wright, PCC executive coach and nature connection guide, joins our host Rob Lawrence to share what made her decide to take coaching outdoors. Sam explains her own relationship with nature and how we get curious about our client's experiences when coached in more natural settings, such as urban parks. Sam provides ways to increase our connection with nature in micro-moments and describes the power of the pause. You will learn: · What guided the decision to take coaching sessions outside · The insights and experiences clients may have when coached outside · Which practical points to consider when coaching outside "It's just a coaching session but nature is in the background, doing its magic; it's alchemy on this human being and on me as well." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-outdoors_nature-connection-urban-spaces

Diana Tedoldi, MSc, PCC-ICF and founder of The Nature Coaching Academy, joins our host, Rob Lawrence, to share her journey from management roles in the corporate world to becoming a 'coaching with nature' practitioner and trainer. Diana's deep connection with nature, her passion, and her experience with this topic are truly inspiring. She clearly demonstrates the benefits to clients and coaches as well as the ripple effects on the natural world. This is a conversation for coaches or for anyone curious about reconnecting or deepening their connection with nature. You will learn: · Synergizing nature as a co-coach indoors, online and outdoors · What ecosomatic coaching is · Ideas, stories and examples of coaching with nature from Diana's practice to inspire your own practice "When I coach in synergy with nature, nature is a part of the session, the conversation. I like to say nature is my co-coach." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-outdoors_ecosomatic-nature

Anna-Marie Watson, coach, supervisor, and podcaster, joins our host, Rob Lawrence, to share her experiences and knowledge of coaching outdoors. Anna-Marie shares her lifelong experiences with nature, the research into this field, and the ways she uses the outdoors to coach her clients. She challenges coaches to consider their own relationships with nature first to create an authentic practice, and discusses the role of movement in coaching outdoors. This is a practical and inspiring introduction to our latest podcast series: Coaching Outdoors. You will learn: · The practical considerations to coaching outdoors · Ethical and safety aspects · Integrating technology and coaching outdoor methods "I think the beauty of outdoor coaching is the diversity within it and the passion that coach practitioners have within this field is huge." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-outdoors_practical-tips-inspiration

Beth Clare McManus, psychologist, artist, and researcher, joins our host, Sheela Hobden, to bring her unique approach to the final episode of our Research in Coaching series. Currently undertaking a PhD in exploring art-based approaches in supervision, Beth explains why she sees all research as a creative practice. Beth also carries out regular informal research in her practice and gives real examples of how she does this. She encourages coaches to give a playful spaciousness to research, whilst considering safety and ethics in coaching experiments. Listen for a fresh perspective that makes research accessible to any coach and supervisor. You will learn: · How to create informal research opportunities in your coaching practice · How to be creative and experimental in your research · Ethical issues to consider in informal and formal research "I don't locate all the research thinking or doing under that formalised space. The work out there I've done in art galleries and around the built environment is quite informal." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_research-coaching_experimental-creativity-ethics

Dr. Christine Vitzthum, whose pioneering research supports gender-sensitive approaches in corporate settings, joins our host, Sheela Hobden, to share her experiences with research in coaching. Christine demonstrates the huge benefits of overcoming limiting beliefs about research and discusses the potential benefits of integrating research practices into professional coaching accreditation. Discover why she advocates for the value of research in coaching, and encourage coaches to engage in critical reflection. You will learn: · About Christine's research on gender sensitivity and the risks within organizational coaching · The incredible outcomes of Christine's research, both personally and professionally · Overcoming the challenges of research "My research led to an approach by my new business partner, and we started a new company, I have published articles and have a book proposal on my desk. So it's opened up so many doors." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_research-coaching_gender-sensitivity-organizations

Verity Symcox, psychology doctoral student, award-winning coach, and lecturer at Henley Business School, joins our host, Sheela Hobden to bust the myths and misconceptions about research in coaching. Join this lively, honest conversation to be inspired and learn how accessible research is for any coach. You will learn: · Verity's journey with research · Myths and misconceptions about research and becoming a researcher · Specific key learnings from research that can impact our coaching practice "I thought I haven't got enough brown cardigans or elbow patches to do research. But what I see is bright, colourful people with just lots of passion." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_research-coaching_myths-misconceptions

Jeremy Lewis, coaching supervisor and practitioner-researcher, joins our host, Sheela Hobden, to share his love for practitioner-led research. Jeremy shares the story that led him to research and the huge impact it has had on his life and practice. He is now on his third piece of research in four years, continuing to explore new frontiers in coaching supervision. His personal journey and real-life examples make research both attainable and inspiring. You will learn: · The process of becoming a practitioner-researcher · Different research models and methods · How to implement research findings into coaching and coaching supervision "If we can research and write it up in a way that is essentially capturing practical wisdom: that is how it relates." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_research-coaching_practitioner-researcher

Abhijit Bhattacharya joins our host, Sheela Hobden, to share his perspectives as a coach practitioner who has been an avid consumer of research. Abhijit explains why research should inform practice, how practice informs research, and exposes three core myths about research and coaching. His own passion and real-life examples will inspire you to rethink your own attitude to research, and how to integrate it into your practice. You will learn: · What makes research important for practitioners · Examples of the practical implementation and impact of research for coaching · Why you should participate in research and stay informed "Research cannot happen in isolation. It cannot happen without the participation of the practitioners and people who have received coaching, so I urge everyone to participate." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_research-coaching_informing-coaching-practice

Professor Rebecca Jones, professor of coaching and behavioural change at Henley Business School, joins our host Sheela Hobden, to share her passion for research. Rebecca describes research as her 'first love' and trained as a coach later, so she has a unique way of looking at coaching research. She explains the difference between qualitative and quantitative research, her own journey with research, and imparts some practical words of wisdom for coaches. You will learn: · How to critically assess the quality of research · The blocks to curiosity about research · How to choose a topic to research "Use your coaching skills to approach the research with curiosity and ask how you will use it in your coaching practice." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_research-coaching_assessing-research

Dr. Marie Stopforth, chartered coaching and sport and exercise psychologist, joins host Sheela Hobden, to discuss the different ways coaches can access or create research themselves. This wonderful conversation brings research back to earth through real-life examples, myth-debunking and practical advice. Marie also shares information about a new community she has created, The Coaching Psychology Network, which aims to help coaches support, share, and learn more about psychology and research. You will learn: · Myths around what research is, who can do it, and how · How to approach informal and formal research · Practical examples of how research can positively impact your coaching "Nowadays there is a move to open access – shift towards research not just being open to academics or students in university. So, there is lots online…and there are ways to find it for free." For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_research-coaching_access-psychology-research