Episode 3: Coaching with Honesty, with Fran Whalley

In this episode of the Game Plan Coaching Podcast, I’m joined by Fran Whalley. A brilliant fencing coach who brings energy, honesty, and heart to everything she does.

Fran’s coached athletes from their first steps in the sport right through to representing Great Britain and Wales at World, European, and Commonwealth Championships. She’s the Head Coach at Cardiff Academy of Fencing, a Coach Developer with British Fencing, and a regular coach on the Performance Pathway supporting both athletes and coaches to thrive.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why honesty and trust are the foundations of great coaching relationships.

It’s an open, insightful chat that reminds us what matters most in coaching: connection, trust, and showing up as your genuine self.

👉 Connect with us:

• Tom Hartley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomhartleycoaching/