The AC Podcast

Babette Graham, Director of Coaching, Talent & Leadership at KPMG Australia, brings us up to date on learnings and changes over the last nine months. Babette divulges how COVID-19 disruptions catalyzed a fluid and adaptive approach in building a coaching culture and how the organization made a paradigm shift from efficiency and ROI to an ecosystem. Resources for this Episode

"Marketing is a mindset shift and an opportunity to rethink what you want to achieve." Frances Khalastchi and Simon Batchelar, founders of the Better Bolder Braver Marketing community for coaches, join Rob Lawrence for an interview on attracting clients, building a bolder offering, and being braver with your pricing, planning, and purpose. Your marketing can help you hold a mirror up to your coaching practice and represents your personal and professional values. Learn how to gain confidence, get clear on your marketing goals and find your niche by identifying those you want to connect with the most. Resources for this episode

"Marketing is a mindset shift and an opportunity to rethink what you want to achieve." Frances Khalastchi and Simon Batchelar, founders of the Better Bolder Braver Marketing community for coaches, join Rob Lawrence for an interview on attracting clients, building a bolder offering, and being braver with your pricing, planning, and purpose. Your marketing can help you hold a mirror up to your coaching practice and represents your personal and professional values. Learn how to gain confidence, get clear on your marketing goals and find your niche by identifying those you want to connect with the most. Resources for this episode

"Relationships are everything" Robin Chu, Founder and CEO of CoachBright, talks to Rob Lawrence about his passion for bringing coaching into the lives of school-aged young people and how coaching can transform their life journey. Robin describes social mobility and what it means to coach in schools and universities. Resources for this episode

Claire Croft, Executive Coach and Director at Corporate Punk, a Specialist Change coaching practice, talks with Rob Lawrence about her journey into the coaching arena, sharing her high-profile marketing backstory and how her focus has always been to inspire positive change. Claire shares how she remains connected to the realities of being a senior business leader today and how the Corporate Punk coaching style enables her to witness the challenges of achieving positive change within an organization. Resources for this episode

Lisa Farr, marketing strategist, coach, and founder of Inspired Coaching, joins Rob Lawrence and talks about how to discover the value of your coaching and position yourself as the "Go-to-Expert." Lisa shares her insights into the most significant challenge coaches face and how practices can attract a continuous stream of clients and create a pricing strategy that will lead to profitability. Resources for this episode

Chloë Garland, founder of Quarter-Life, joins Rob Lawrence and reveals how meeting a coaching wizard at a young age changed her life trajectory and spurred her into entrepreneurial coaching success. Chloë specializes in coaching the under '30s on how to navigate the Quarter-Life Crisis. Chloë discloses how she gained her first few clients and how she works to maintain her authentic approach, fostering relationships, and scheduling time to meet people which enabled her business to gain traction. Resources for this episode

"Improve your quality of life by doing less, not more!" Abigail Barnes, founder of Success by Design Training, joins Rob Lawrence in a podcast sharing her transition from corporate to the entrepreneurial world. Abigail shares how a life-changing experience drove her to the need of questioning ingrained beliefs and shaped her second life. Abigail's inspiring journey has led her to entrepreneurial success. Now she supports her clients on a life-changing mission to rethink time. Resources for this episode

Sue Stockdale, podcast host, coach and adventurer, shares her journey to coaching, her route to entrepreneurial success, and how she draws on her rich life experience to drive her coach approach. "Do work that is meaningful to you as a coach" Sue reflects on how she developed a successful business and advocates being true to who you are, as a coach, and working with clients that are aligned to your values to make the experience a meaningful one. Resources for this episode

Initially an operator for a DIY retailer, Lou Banks shares how she found her place in Coaching. She advocates being yourself and true to who you are for the perfect opportunities to present themselves. Lou shares her views on masculine and feminine energy in business and how it can improve your business.

What does it mean to use a holistic approach in coaching and how is this beneficial? Mark Bixter, Leadership and Mental Health Coach, joins Rob Lawrence in a podcast to share his life-changing, actor-turned-coach journey. Mark shares what drove him to become a coach and his views on a holistic approach to coaching. Listen to Mark share his tips for making minor amendments in your coaching routine, and how this can accentuate coaching opportunities for everyone. Resources for this episode

How do you challenge yourself to learn new leadership skills? Greg Baker joins Rob Lawrence in a podcast to share his 20-year journey as a high-performance coach. Greg shares his top tips and strategies that successfully supported entrepreneurs to scale and sustain their businesses. As a Head Coach of British Para Table Tennis and High-Performance Mentor, Greg emphasizes the need for leaders to step out of their comfort zone, embrace new strategies and maintain self-belief and a positive mindset. Resources for this episode

How can a modern business coaching practice develop strong inclusive leadership? Jeffrey Wotherspoon shares his experience on how innovative business coaching can develop strong leadership, a culture of both inclusivity and diversity within organizations and how this practice can help scale your work as a coach and business. Listen to this podcast to learn from Jeffrey's coaching journey, working on the frontline with vulnerable individuals from difficult backgrounds. Jeffery shares with Rob Lawrence his insightful strategies for leaders and coaches alike. Resources for this episode

How do you intuitively grow your coaching business and practice with purpose? Following your passion will get you so far as a coach, yet exploring and understanding your market will help you intuitively serve those you care most about making a difference to. In this episode, Andonella Thomson joins Rob Lawrence to share her life-changing professional experience as a trainer who intuitively embraced coaching to serve those she enjoyed working with. Hear Andonella's views on helping others and the satisfaction of following your passion and intuition when running your coaching business. Resources for this episode

What does it take to be yourself in your coaching business? Kim Arnold joins podcast host, Rob Lawrence, to share how businesses and individuals can stand out, get heard and connect with their ideal clients. Listen to Kim, Marketing, Branding and Writing Consultant, share her views on the "power of personal branding" as well as tried and tested marketing strategies. With years of experience helping people boost their businesses through consistent and personalized marketing, Kim shares her unique tips for coaches looking to improve their brand positioning and strategy. Resources for this episode

How do you price your coaching so that the right people want to buy from you? Alisa Barcan joins Rob Lawrence in a podcast sharing the importance of setting the right value for your coaching services. Alisa shares her top tips for coaches looking to grow their business by attracting more of the 'right' clients at the 'right' price. Hear Alisa's story from working as a qualified accountant to becoming a Financial Coach and Business Mentor at "The Savvy Corner" and adapting her business plans to the new context in 2020, thus turning challenges into opportunities. Resources for this episode

Anthony Eldridge joins Darren Robson in a podcast on how to excel in human behavior coaching. As an experienced Wellness and Recovery Coach, Anthony explains how everything is connected and shares his thoughts on the potential of behavioral change for a healthy society. Listen to Anthony elaborate on his work and how he got involved in coaching, along with the origin of his fascination for "what makes people tick?" https://www.associationforcoaching.com

Steven Baguley joins Darren Robson in a podcast on mindfulness in the workplace and how this can improve performance and relationships. Steven shares the approach, literature, and techniques that help people become more self-aware of their spiritual, mental, and physical health. Hear Steven's views on sustainable health and learn about the power of consistency. Steven brings along his experience as Faculty Accreditation Manager, Accredited Executive Coach, and Trainer at De Montfort University.

Soraya Shaw joins Darren Robson in a podcast on the significance of understanding our brains' functionality for a healthier life. Listen to Soraya speak about how to build a relationship with your brain and tune in to create a healthy and happy life for yourself. As an Applied Organizational Neuroscientist and Performance Coach, Soraya shares her take on resilience and how it is connected to coaching and individual wellbeing. https://www.associationforcoaching.com

Alessandro De Giacomo, Founder of Lobster Coaching, joins Darren Robson in a podcast on the impact of self-awareness on a person's overall wellbeing and the power of passion. Alessandro shares how his inclination towards mindful coaching erupted from his fortune of having a good coach and trainer at a critical stage in his professional career. Hear an inspirational story and learn about Alessandro's journey into coaching and training, what inspired him to become a coach at such a young age and how he helps other young and early stage people to ensure their career is aligned to their life values. https://www.associationforcoaching.com

Yannick Jacob, an Existential Coach and Positive Psychologist, joins Darren Robson in a podcast to share his "integrated positive existentialism model". Yannick reflects upon coaching in today's VUCA world that holds great potential. Listen to Yannick's story to learn the process of dealing with paradoxes of nature, becoming resilient, and bringing power back to yourself. https://www.associationforcoaching.com (c) 2021 Association for Coaching

In this podcast, Darren Robson interviews Dr Ashleigh McLellan and Hilary McLellan to discuss how to train people's minds for mindfulness and wellbeing. Dr Ashleigh shares how mindfulness is fundamental for personal and mental growth, peace and happiness. Listen to how Hilary got interested in helping people with mental health and learn how "to find and be your best self." Dr Ashleigh and Hilary share their motivation to train people's minds towards mindfulness and wellbeing, which consequently can change their lives and perspective of the world.

Tony Phillips, Coach, Trainer and Founder of the 'Mile a Day' community joins Darren Robson in a podcast to share his life-changing M.A.D. experiment. Tony shares how the M.A.D journey started as a new year's resolution and is 11 years strong today. Tony shares how small daily habits can contribute towards your mental, physical, and spiritual health, he calls these 'ripple habits'. Listen to Tony share his views on sustainable health and learn about the power of habit and consistency.

Nadine Robson, CEO of Dragonfly Wellness Dorset, joins Darren Robson in a Health & Wellbeing podcast on the core principles of mental health first aider. Listen to this insightful story on how Nadine managed to continue running the Mental Health First Aid training through COVID-19 and reinvented the course's fundamentals. Learn what it takes to be a Mental Health First Aider and gain tips on starting the practical changes within yourself to make a real difference.

Craig Newman, CEO of UXC Group and WeAreProject5, joins Darren Robson in a podcast on supporting and empowering medical practitioners while coaching for wellbeing, mental health, and psychological safety. Listen to Craig's impressive story and find out what he's learned throughout his authentic journey as a clinical psychologist and mental health coach and how he is actively creating an environment focusing on psychological safety and mindfulness.

In this podcast interview, Karen Hailwood highlights the value of culture and leadership in organizations and how it held them strong during the pandemic. Hear how leaders at Phocas Software worked together daily and how the organization's value around humanity and 'family first' galvanized everyone to pivot as needed, look after customers, and support one another. Karen is Executive Coach and Chief People Officer at Phocas Software in Sydney, Australia.

Listen to this interview with Babette Graham at KPMG to learn about an agile response to the unpredictability and ambiguity of 2020. Hear how the KPMG Australia team learned to experiment with leadership offerings, how they worked to create clarity rather than trying to get everything right, and how they mobilized people in the organization to respond differently. Listen to this interview with Babette Graham at KPMG to learn about an agile response to the unpredictability and ambiguity of 2020. Hear how the KPMG Australia team learned to experiment with leadership offerings, how they worked to create clarity rather than trying to get everything right, and how they mobilized people in the organization to respond differently.

René Carayol, Leading Executive Coach and Leadership Speaker, discusses the concept of "Allyship" - a practice that puts into use social justice theories and ideals - and then shares his insights on the way leaders can navigate through change and challenging times and what is the coach's role in supporting those leaders.

Nishi Ayer, Executive Coach and Global Talent Leader joins Sue Stockdale in a podcast interview about how to develop high potential leaders, keep them engaged, committed and successful in critical roles. With a focus on inclusion and diversity, Nishi explains how she coaches high potential talent to navigate challenging conversations and lead with a global mindset in times of change.

Terecina Kwong, COO of HSBC Europe, joins Sue Stockdale in a podcast on the 'new normal' and the benefits of collaborative working across cultures in the context of fluctuating markets and navigating the impact of COVID-19. Hear what Terecina has learned as a leader and how she is empowering her teams by encouraging dialogue, flexible work, and activate participation in cross-team coaching.

Listen to Charlie Stainforth, Co-Founder and CEO at Circl, in a conversation with Sue Stockdale about a unique approach to leadership development programs in which professionals are learning and practicing coaching skills with young adults in the same cohort. Leaders and youth step out of their comfort zone while learning from one other and coaching each other – an inspiring way to develop future leaders.

Jen Kidby, Director of Talent and Leadership Development at Grant Thornton Canada, talks to Sue Stockdale on how she has implemented a coaching culture coaching within Grant Thornton Canada. She explains the effect of COVID-19 restraints and how coaching has benefited remote working and team resilience.

Dr. Paul Lawrence gets to the heart of systemic thinking, tackling internal conversations in the workplace and how this has changed in times of pandemic. He discusses the impact of virtual working and highlights the importance of impromptu conversations and knowledge sharing in an office setting. Paul explores how the coach approach can make a significant difference in virtual workplace conversations.

No one leader can make all the tough calls on their own anymore. In this short podcast interview, René Carayol, reveals to host, Sue Stockdale, the challenges in the c-suite today and how collaboration is the new approach to coaching and leadership. Hear how too many leaders are weighed down with huge uncertainties and inherent risks and how coaching supports and fits into the modern leadership team supporting key leaders with their responsibilities. René shares examples, from his own experience and the boardroom, as to how the role of the coach, and how the roles of leaders, has changed, whilst sharing insights as to what's needed to succeed in a world that is now embracing rapid change, greater diversity and uncertainty, and a digital economy. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching

With the explosion of diversity and the acceleration towards virtual, networked organizations, the "new generation" of leaders must develop the agility to succeed. In this short podcast episode, Dr. Jeffrey Hull, shares with host, Sue Stockdale, the importance of knowing when to lead and when to step back as well as the effective habits leaders can develop, as coaches. Hear how to apply a coaching approach towards building high-performing teams, as a leader, and what it means to have diversity in coaching style. Learn where the world of coaching and education is heading. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching

More than 750 coachees have benefitted from Grant Thornton's coaching programme. Through their coaching programme, Grant Thornton, have developed their ability to attract great talent, as well as more clients, by using culture as a competitive differentiator and instigating a learning and development transformation across the firm. In this podcast interview, director of talent and leadership development, Jen Kidby, speaks to host, Sue Stockdale, about the importance of coaching in their company culture and how clients, colleagues and their communities' benefit. Jen also shares some timely insights as to how her colleague are managing with remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching

Terecina Kwong is the Chief Operating Officer of HSBC Bank in China. In this short podcast interview, Terecina shares with host, Sue Stockdale, her experience of coaching and building high-performance teams in a large international financial institution. Hear how Terecina, as a leader, enables, motivates and empowers an organisation of over 1200 people, unleashing their best potential particularly during challenging times, as with COVID-19. Learn how Terecina embraces diversity and inclusion, collaboration, resilience, and agility. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching

In this short podcast interview, Dr. Paul Lawrence, speaks with Sue Stockdale, discussing what it means to develop a coaching culture with a systemic approach. Paul shares what to expect from his upcoming digital conference session whilst revealing, and dispelling, some of the myths and misconceptions about creating an effective coaching culture in an organisation. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching

In this podcast interview, founding CEO of The Conscious Leader, Mark McMordie, talks to Sue Stockdale, ahead of the Coaching in the Workplace conference, about what it means to create a sense of safety, as a leader. Mark and Sue discuss the power of feeling safe, exploring the role mindfulness in the vertical development of leaders who are capable of transforming the organisations they lead. Learn how coaches and leaders can begin to create an environment of psychological safety both as individuals and within teams towards achieving their best thinking and consequently, their best results; even during times of uncertainty. You'll also hear how innovation can be achieved through a combination of mindfulness practice and what the Aristotle project taught Google about their highest performing teams. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching

In this podcast interview, Maya Hu-Chan reveals to Sue Stockdale what it means to develop cultural agility, inclusive leadership and a global mindset in coaching and leadership. Referred to as saving face, hear what it means to avoid losing face with clients and colleagues; honouring others and preserving their dignity following simple steps. Learn the importance of kindness, accountability and psychological safety in effective leadership and how to lead, and coach, more authentically. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching

Can money buy happiness? It seems money is something that we do not find easy to discuss. In this short podcast interview, Brian Portnoy, Ph.D., CFA, reveals why whilst sharing, with Sue Stockdale, insights as to what it means to find contentment and happiness in life and how our financial wellness contributes to true meaning in life. Hear how coaches can effectively coach towards financial wellness, whilst being aware of their own biases towards money, and how the four C's can help assess our 'funded contentment'. Learn how to define and re-define wealth during challenging times and how money has a variety of different dimensions. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching

Christina Wyatt & Darren Whysall discuss with Sue Stockdale what it means to coach leaders inside Barclays Bank. Christina and Darren describe how their approach to coaching works within Barclays, revealing the similarities and differences, when compared to having an external coach come into an organisation. Hear how Christina and Darren manage their own well-being as coaches and how they create psychological safety, confidentiality and trust, with their internal clients. Learn how they prepare for sessions towards creating an effective coaching practise. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching

In this short podcast interview, Gillian Jones-Williams reveals, to Sue Stockdale, the benefits of having a coaching culture in the workplace. Gillian describes the very real, and timely, challenges for leaders and organisations wishing to embrace coaching culture and during COVID-19. Hear why now, at a time of lock-down and isolation, this is an ideal time for organisations to consider adopting a culture whilst preparing for a new world. Learn why coaching is not always about a financial investment and where to begin creating a company culture in your organisation. You'll also hear why and how now is an ideal time to brush up on leadership coaching skills and how teaching managers to coach is only a small part of developing a coaching culture. Gillian also shares how a reflective practise can be a strategic way of improving an organisation's culture and why coaching is needed, perhaps more than ever, in the workplace. https://coachingintheworkplace.org/ (c) 2020 Association for Coaching