The Coaching Inn

S6 Episode 11: The Difference Between Spontaneous and Structured Improv & Its Impact on Coaching with Paul Douglas

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‘Where words fail, music speaks’

 

Explore how jazz improvisation and extemporization can deepen our coaching. Join musician and coach Paul Douglas as he shares insights with Claire Pedrick on responsiveness, creativity, and presence - showing that improvisation is a vital skill for coaches and life itself.

Key Topics:
  • The difference between improvisation and extemporization in music and coaching
  • How improvisation fosters courage, adaptability, and listening skills
  • Using musical structures like jazz frameworks to enhance coaching agility
  • The importance of body language, tone, and sound in creating impactful coaching moments
  • Practical ways to incorporate live music and sound for reflection and connection in coaching
  • The role of ego, skill, and intuition in responsive coaching
  • How improvisation cultivates a deeper connection to the “mood” and “feel” in sessions
  • The parallels between jazz audiences' response and client feedback
  • Techniques for reading a room and trusting instinct during coaching conversations
    • Resources & Links:
    • Pippa Evans came to The Coaching Inn https://thecoachinginn.podbean.com/e/coaching-and-improv-with-pippa-evans/
    • Spirit'n'Jazz on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/4f1R0xrNkbAaZ19ny9sWoN?si=iqCnGM41QPKD7FeRdF9nvA
    • Www. dhrecords.com 



      • Contact:

      • Contact Paul  through Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-douglas-47795b33/ 
      • Contact Claire by emailing [email protected]  or check out our Substack where you can talk with other listeners.

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          • Keywords:

          improvisation, extemporization, coaching, jazz, Paul Douglas, creativity, responsiveness, presence, adaptability, listening skills, musical frameworks, body language, sound, reflection, connection, ego, intuition, mood, client feedback, coaching agility

           

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