In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy Sinclair is joined by Eliana Garcia, a corporate and patient coach with a profound life story. Eliana shares her journey of surviving acute myeloid leukemia and living with Graft vs. Host Disease, and how these experiences led her to become a coach for patients on a similar journey. She discusses the importance of being honest with oneself, sharing experiences, and finding joy despite challenges. Eliana highlights how coaching can help individuals take control of their lives and navigate significant challenges, and emphasizes the transformative effect this has had on her life and career.

Eliana García is a patient and executive coach with nearly 20 years of corporate finance experience, 12 years as a chronic patient, and a life defined by resilience and transformation. Diagnosed with leukemia at 31, her journey from survival to purpose has shaped her coaching approach, which focuses on fostering growth, balance, and thriving in the face of challenges.

After overcoming a four-year sick leave and returning to her executive role, Eliana discovered her true passion: helping others navigate their challenges. Inspired by her personal journey, she transitioned into coaching, earning professional certifications and dedicating herself to supporting both cancer patients and high-stress executives.

Eliana combines her corporate background with personal insights, emphasizing resilience, clarity, and self-awareness. She believes that life’s toughest challenges can be reframed as opportunities for growth and meaning. Her approach empowers clients to take ownership of their journeys, translating goals into purposeful actions.

An Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the ICF, Eliana is pursuing her PCC credential and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC). She holds certifications in Systemic Team Coaching and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, is a member of Forefront by 100 Coaches, and earned her MBA from IESE Business School.

Connect with Eliana on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elianagarciaalonsolamberti.

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In this episode, Tracy is joined by Dr. Jayne King former NHS GP, who describes how witnessing life's major moments, such as births and the end of life, has shaped her purpose and values. Tracy and Dr. King also emphasize the importance of human connection, supporting, and guiding each other through life's ups and downs. 

Dr. Jayne King, ACC is a former NHS GP with over 30 years of experience, who also served as a Mentor and Appraiser before retiring in 2022. In 2019-2020, Jayne trained as a coach with Coach Advancement, earning her ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential in 2022. Jayne has a deep passion for the meaningful connections built within the coaching community, both with clients and fellow coaches, and wishes she had discovered this field earlier in her career.

Jayne actively contributes to the Coach Advancement "Coaching with Conscience" initiatives, and she volunteers with cancer charities, providing coaching support to those with cancer and their caregivers. This work is especially close to her heart, as it allows her to help clients and their families live as fully as possible through challenging times.

An avid reader, Jayne also co-leads the Coach Advancement Alumni Book Club, where she shares her love of books with the community.

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In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy Sinclair is joined by Stephen Clements. They discuss the evolving nature of coaching and its potential as a powerful vehicle for human development. Stephen shares his journey from a background in engineering to becoming a coach, emphasizing his curiosity about human beings. The conversation delves into the concept of presence and the phenomenology of presence, exploring how being truly present and inquiring deeply into experiences can enhance coaching practices and personal awareness. 

Stephen Clements, PCC is a programme faciliator, coach supervisor and coach with Coach Advancement.

Stephen has an extensive background in technology and leadership. He worked across several large multinationals in various senior roles ranging from Senior Engineering through to Head of Product Development. Since discovering coaching, Stephen has become a bit of a learning junkie, developing expertise in systemic coaching and constellations, emotional intelligence, working with our head, heart and gut intelligences, and coaching for mental fitness and resilience. He loves partnering with fellow head thinkers to escape the constraints and limitations of being stuck in their heads! You can read more about Stephen’s work here.

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In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy is joined by Cara Juicharem, a renowned coach in Asia, about her journey, contributions to the coaching field, and her initiatives in integrating coaching within organizations. Cara discusses the future trends in coaching, emphasizing its potential for enabling change, mental well-being, and social impact. They also touch on the importance of ethical standards and proper training for coaches. 

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In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy is joined by Master Certified coach and educator Karen Foy. Karen shares her perspectives on the problematic nature of the term 'mastery', the importance of experience, and the necessity of continuous self-reflection and growth in the coaching profession. They also highlight the evolving role of AI in coaching and the significance of human-to-human connection in deeper, more meaningful coaching conversations.

Karen Foy, MCC holds more than 20 years of coaching experience as a coach, certified coach mentor and supervisor. Karen holds a BA Psychology from the University of Sheffield and an MSc Coaching Psychology from the University of East London. She has recently retired as the Programme Director of accredited coaching programs at Henley Business School, where she is still a visiting tutor and Honorary Fellow. Outside of Henley she continues to practice as a coach, coach supervisor, coach educator and mentor.

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When Kim Jooste enrolled in coach training with Coach Advancement, she saw coaching as a hobby. Throughout the training, life threw her some curveballs and the programme became her lifeline, eventually leading her to become a coach as the next step in her career. In this episode, Kim shares her story and how Coach Advancement's training and alumni community have impacted her development as a coach.

If you are interested in learning more about Coach Advancement's coaching education and development opportunities, visit our website at coachadvancement.com. 

The next Level 1: Science and Art of Coaching cohort starts in February 2025.

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In this episode, Tracy is joined by coach and author Benita Stafford-Smith. Their conversation delves into the concept of “Mastery” in coaching, exploring its dynamic and evolving nature, and touches on how mastery is not just about acquiring credentials but about broadening horizons and embracing new adventures. They also ponder the future of coaching with the rise of AI and emphasize the need for coaches to continually evolve their understanding and presence.

Benita is an executive Coach who has envisioned and established a profitable coaching unit, within the leading people’s consultancy firm in Oman. With services ranging from business development, client relationship management, to building a team of ICF Credentialed associate coaches, Benitas is able to deliver culture sensitive, high-quality services to paramount organizations in the GCC region.

In addition to executive coaching, she offers systemic team coaching, coaching skills for managers and leaders (a certified CoachU program), culture transformation, and development of coaching cultures. She also delivers coaching supervision to associate coaches to ensure quality of delivery.  

In 2023, Benita nominated OQ (a coaching client) for the International Coaching Federation's Impact Awards for their sustainable coaching culture. She is co-author of Creative Reflective Practice and the upcoming The AI and Digital Coaches' Handbook.

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In this episode of "Coaching in Conversation: The Mastery Series," host Tracy Sinclair engages in an insightful discussion with Wai K Leong, a pioneer of coaching in Asia and an esteemed ICF Master Certified Coach. Together, they explore the concept of mastery in coaching, diving deep into Wai's personal journey, his perspectives on technical, self, and situational mastery, and the ongoing, dynamic nature of mastering the craft. Wai shares valuable insights on the importance of presence, intuition, and self-awareness, offering listeners practical wisdom to enhance their coaching practice.

Wai K Leong, MCC, ACTC is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He served in the ICF Global Board as Vice Chair in 2017 and as a Global Board member (2015-2018). In 2019, he was inducted into the ICF Circle of Distinction. He is the author of three books: Empowering Asian Mindsets Through Coaching, Powerful Performance Coaching Tips and SHIFT into Masterful Coaching.

Wai K has coached and trained more than 10,000 senior managers and executives in coaching skills. He has accumulated more than 3,000 hours of executive leadership coaching experience. Additional, he co-developed a corporate coaching tool called C.O.A.Ch, designed to help organizations develop a coaching culture. Wai K specialises in executive coaching, coaching skills training for managers and ICF-accredited coach certification programs.

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Fay Manvell, MSc, PCC is an executive coach and dedicated advocate for personal and professional development. She is deeply passionate about empowering leaders to unlock their true potential through coaching, particularly executives in career transition and senior leaders on executive talent succession. Her desire is to support leaders in making decisions that are grounded in integrity, morality, and high ethical standing - for the good of their people, organisation, climate, and wider systems.

Since becoming an executive coach in 2015, Fay has immersed herself in ongoing professional development and deepening her expertise through achieving Professional Certified Coach (PCC) status, extensive coach training (including a three-year MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change through Henley Business School), qualifying as a Coach Supervisor and Mentor Coach for the ICF, and completing Equine Facilitated Learning through Herd Institute in 2022.

Fay's passion for coaching and deep love for horses naturally led her to explore the profound and transformational effects of equine facilitated learning. Combining years of experience as a coach with the intuitive and empathetic nature of horses, she discovered how these magnificent animals can unlock deeper self-awareness and compassion in leaders. Her dissertation research, titled "Unbridled Compassion: Exploring the Effects of Equine Facilitated Learning on Enhancing Compassion in Leadership," delves into the transformative power of working with horses to foster compassionate leadership.

Fay is excited to share insights from this research and engage with fellow professionals who share a commitment to harnessing the power of horses in personal and leadership development. She looks forward to contributing to the ongoing conversation about the exceptional impact of Equine Facilitated Learning and its potential to shape compassionate, effective leaders.

You can connect with Fay on LinkedIn at Linkedin.com/in/faymanvell.

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Dr. Sam Humphrey has coached international business leaders, partners and teams since 1996. Prior to achieving her Doctorate in Coaching Supervision in 2022, Dr. Sam held positions including faculty member at Meyler Campbell, editorial board member for the Coaching at Work Magazine and Global Head of Coaching at Unilever. An award-winning author, Dr. Sam published her book, Coaching Stories, co-authored with Karen Dean and published by Routledge Worldwide, in 2019. The book went on to achieve international success and has borne an equally successful podcast, cementing her vast international network that now includes C-suite executives, managing partners, international business leaders and even NBA all-stars.

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