Coaching in Conversation

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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Elina Välimaa, Learning and Leadership Lead at Wärtsilä, and Tracy Sinclair, CEO and Co-Founder of Coach Advancement talk about their partnership in developing a coaching culture at Wärtsilä. 

Wärtsilä's partnership with Coach Advancement focuses on utilizing internal and external coaching modalities. The organization has developed a community of more than 50 coaches so far. They highlight the positive impact of coaching on individuals and the organization's commitment to coaching as an ongoing process. Looking ahead, Wärtsilä envisions a shift to a team approach. 

They also give advice to other organisations seeking to develop a coaching culture, emphasizing long-term commitment, senior leadership involvement, and a systematic approach. 

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Join Tracy and guest Scott Howard as they discuss the Mastery of Self, and the ways in which coaching diverge from tangible.

Scott Howard, JD, MCC, is accomplished at coaching leaders and executives by creating a confidential space for reflection, growth and change to take place. He is credentialed as a Master Certified Coach (MCC), and a certified executive coach. He’s coached on a variety of topics including leadership enhancement and presence, communications, engagement, and diversity inclusion. His coaching style is client centered and strengths based. He’s especially skilled at helping leaders enhance communications (eg., presentations, difficult or high stakes conversations). Scott partners with leaders by helping them to stretch into a growth mindset and cultivate strategic vision. Past client engagements include Studsvik, the U.S. Air Force, LogMeIn, Barclay Card of England, the U.S. Department of Energy, and Capital One. 

Scott teaches ethics in coaching at the Georgetown University Leadership Coaching Program in Washington, DC. In 2020, Scott was elected Treasurer of the ICF Global Enterprise Board. A former Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard with 25+ years of experience leading teams, he’s served on seven ships and five legal units in leadership positions. His final military assignment was the Chief of Recruiting where he led a force of more than 300 recruiters in meeting the Coast Guard’s human resource needs.

Scott’s is located Baltimore, Maryland and he coaches in English. He is an attorney licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.

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