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James Young joins Brendon Le Lievre to chat about making the change from Entomologist (Insect Scientist) to facilitator and coach.
James shares a technique he uses with counterparts to help them identify their strengths, informal influence and network within organisations.
James and Brendon also discuss their reaction to the word Blue, what Business Writing looks, feels and smells like and how the perfect organisational structure should be based on a jellyfish.
You can connect with James through LinkedIN.
Phil Preston joins Brendon Le Lievre to discuss the importance of purpose, how it motivates us and how to find it in the shades of grey between staying in your current role and becoming a solopreneur.
Phil also shares how he identifies the important elements of his business, the support structures he uses to stay focussed and how he structures his day to do the most important tasks when he has the best energy.
You can connect with Phil on LinkedIn, through his website https://philpreston.com.au/ and buy his book Connecting Profit with Purpose here.
Rho Sandberg (MCC) joins Brendon Le Lievre and they talk about how child dreams influence us as adults, state changes, the importance of play and having fun with coaching, accessing whole body intelligence and the process of achieving MCC status.
Rho also discusses an approach to contracting where you as the coach can add more value without doing more work and how she plans to use coaching to tackle some of the worlds big problems.
You can contact Rho through LinkedIN or the Global Coaching Institute.
Anna Marshall chats with Brendon Le Lievre about her new book ‘On your marks, get set… LEAD!’ which she describes as years of professional experience in transforming the leadership capabilities of individuals and organisations, distilled into one wee book that packs a powerful punch.
Brendon and Anna chat about experiences in coaching, the challenges leaders taking a coaching approach can experience and how to get things done by locking squirrels (ideas) in a cage.
Buy your copy of Anna's book here - https://www.peoplemastery.com/lead
Connect with Anna on LinkedIN, and find out more about what she does on her website, www.peoplemastery.com.
James Samana joins Brendon Le Lievre for a conversation covering the importance of finding your authentic self, the power of silence and the privilege of working in a sacred way to help others quieten the noise.
James and Brendon also touch on listening with discernment instead of judgment, noticing physical changes as people speak and the power of being in service to others.
James shares how he helps people find, choose and stay on the path that has heart and how he learned from his experience of selling everything he owned and walking across North America.
Amanda Horne joins Brendon Le Lievre to discuss how she found coaching 18 years ago, loves what she does and is deeply focussed on reflective practice.
Amanda shares how she uses her skills as a coach, coach supervisor and volunteer. Amanda discusses how asking teenagers coaching questions can get them to open up and focus on who they want to be in the future.
You can connect with Amanda through LinkedIn, email [email protected] or through her website https://www.amandahorne.com.au/.
Liz Tilley from Liz Tilley coaching joins Brendon Le Lievre to discuss what brought her to coaching, the importance of not stuffing around, how she selected the coach training program for her, draws on her media experience as a coach and dream of growing women's circles for women to champion and be championed by other women.
You can connect with Liz through LinkedIn, email [email protected] or through her website https://www.liztilleycoaching.com.au/.
Chris Huet from Understood Consulting joins Brendon Le Lievre to discuss changing the world with poetry, prepping for coaching sessions or speaking and the importance of communication and making sure we hear what was said.
Chris also talks through the process of producing video content for LinkedIn, using skills learned as a fighter pilot to be a better coach, a technique for building and maintaining strong relationships with counterparts and colleagues , reflective practice techniques and how he is changing the world by using poetry.
You can connect with Chris through LinkedIn, email [email protected] or through his website https://www.understood.net.au/.
Kylie Holyland from Ascend HR joins Brendon Le Lievre to discuss coaching, blending other disciplines, the support network required to be successful and business and team coaching.
Kylie also shares with us the questions she uses to explore, assess, frame and decide on potential engagements to ensure a good alignment with her values and an understanding of what the work will involve.
You can connect with Kylie through LinkedIn, email [email protected] or through her website ascendhr.com.au.
James Fletcher from Alta Pete 'aim high' joins our host Brendon Le Lievre to discuss coaching and the importance of self care, supervision and the value of listening.
James also shares how his passion for traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu karate helps him and his counterparts to stay balanced between both 'hard' and 'soft' approaches to leadership and workplace performance.
You can connect with James through LinkedIn, email [email protected] or his website www.altapete.com.au
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Welcome to Coach Conversations, the podcast where thoughtful coaches, leaders, and learners come together to explore what great coaching really looks like in…
Hosted by Brendon Le Lievre, each episode features rich, honest conversations with experienced coaches who share their approaches, insights, and lessons from the real world. Together, we explore the craft of coaching, the business of coaching, and the inner work that supports sustainable, ethical practice.
Whether you are a practising coach, an aspiring coach, a leader using coaching skills at work, or someone curious about personal growth, this podcast is designed for you. Every conversation is an opportunity to deepen your awareness, strengthen your presence, and sharpen your ability to listen, question, and connect.
Brendon brings his background in leadership development, supervision, and improv-informed practice to create a space that is reflective, practical, and human. Expect thoughtful dialogue, useful frameworks, and stories that illuminate both the challenges and rewards of coaching.
Coach Conversations is for anyone who wants to have better conversations, build stronger relationships, and make a positive impact in their teams, organisations, and lives.
To explore more resources and connect with Brendon, visit coachconversations.com.au.