This week, two key influencers, Carol Wilson and Philippe Rosinski, join our host, Rob Lawrence to share their incredible journeys as award-winning coaches, coach trainers, and contributors to the Association for Coaching. Both are pioneers in their fields: Carol created Culture at Work leadership and coach training programmes for global corporates and Philippe is a leader in intercultural and global coaching.

With over 40 years of experience between them, they generously share their key insights into the world of coaching: the challenges, changes and impact it creates. Learn why the AC’s ‘spirit of generosity and openness’ has meant they have supported and contributed to the AC for many years. They discuss culture, vulnerability, and the future of coaching. Be inspired by their knowledge, passion, and desire to create a better world through this amazing profession.

“The quality of human relationships is at the heart of coaching.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20series_KeyInfluencers_Rosinski_Wilson

The Association for Coaching Co-founders, Katherine Tulpa and Alex Szabo join our host, Rob Lawrence to celebrate the AC’s 20-year anniversary. Together, they share how a seed of an idea became a reality and the vision, passion and values that drove it forward to become the highly respected global professional body it is today.

Learn how the AC started, how it grew, where we are today, and what we offer our members. Katherine and Alex celebrate all the people who have contributed to the AC, the continuing pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit, and the genuine global community that has been created. Learn what sets it apart from other professional bodies, the impact the AC has had on coaching, and the ripple effects for individuals, organizations, and businesses.

“We wanted the AC to be for coaching, not just coaches.” 

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/AC20PodcastSeries_Katherine_Tulpa_and_Alex_Szabo

Tabitha Jayne, coach, researcher and founder of Earthself, joins our host George Warren in this wide-ranging and beautiful conversation about the power and potential of nature-informed coaching as evidenced by research and neuroscience.

Tabitha breaks down the reasons for biases to nature process coaching, the systemic nature of coaching itself, and why she believes redefining performance is essential in the maturation and evolution of coaching. Taking a closer look at ethics, Tabitha calls for action from coaching bodies to recognize our responsibility to support the crisis going on in the natural world and re-examine coaching competencies and accreditation.

“Research shows that we can rewire neural patterns in the brain when we are in nature.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Tabitha_Jayne

Jeff Hull, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author, joins our host George Warren for a thorough and meaningful look at where coaching is at right now, as well as the positive evolution and potential challenges it faces moving forward.

Whether you are a new or seasoned coach you will benefit from the wisdom, experience, and research-based evidence Jeff shares. Learn the role coaches have in influencing leaders to contribute to a brighter more sustainable future for us all, the ethical considerations of technology in coaching as well as the ‘corporatization’ of coaching businesses. Enjoy this forward-thinking and reflective conversation.

“It’s crucial to develop self-awareness, but what about social awareness?”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Jeff_Hull

Della Duncan, Renegade Economist, Right Livelihood Coach, and Podcaster joins our host, George Warren, for this rich and meaningful conversation about right livelihood coaching, systemic thinking, spirituality, and what moving upstream means for coaches.

In this conversation, you will learn fresh ideas such as liberation psychology and alternative models of economics, what the relevance is for coaching, and how to bring these deeper topics into the coaching conversation. Della brings heart and connectedness into both the coaching world and the world at large with intelligence, clarity, and an optimism that will leave you wanting to know more.

“Think systemically – don’t feel a ‘should’ from it. Where can you find the joy in it?”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Della_Duncan

Britt Wray, Ph.D. researcher, Stanford fellow, and author, joins our host George Warren, to share her research into the mental health impact of the climate crisis as well as the obvious, but often ignored, solutions to the eco-distress that is happening worldwide.

Britt encourages us to embrace the array of emotions that arise when considering the current crisis we are in. She suggests curiosity and self-compassion as doors to meaningful actions, describing this heart-centred, raw “internal activism” as the key to change. Coaches can use this approach with their clients, empowering them to participate in creating better outcomes. A challenging, informative but honest conversation.

“We can be a climate activist and not have a squeaky-clean report card.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Britt_Wray

Richard Boyatzis, Distinguished University Professor in Organizational Behaviour, Psychology and Cognitive Science, joins our host George Warren for this insightful conversation about how coaching needs to focus on the bigger dreams and visions of clients instead of goals.

Richard shares his research-based knowledge on the power of resonant relationships, compassion, mindfulness, playfulness and spirituality as we navigate the current perma-crisis we are in and learn why effective coaching and leadership work with primary emotions such as hope and caring. He challenges the coaching world to examine if their current methods are producing the results, we think they are and asks us to think more holistically – towards ourselves and our clients.

“Relationships are the context for everything we do”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Richard_Boyatzis

Chris Johnstone, coach, psychologist, and co-author of Active Hope, joins our host George Warren in this deep and enriching conversation about consciousness and the conscience in coaching. Together they delve into systems thinking and why that is relevant for coaches today.

With a background in mental health, addiction and spirituality, Chris shares his expertise on what creates resilience in individuals, society, and the world at large. Learn the types of meaningful questions to ask yourself as a coach to play your part in changing the world. Understand how this can help our individual, team and organizational clients look beyond short-termism and quick profit to creating a more sustainable, honest way of doing business.

“Systems thinking is when we see ourselves as part of life rather than apart from it”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Conscience_of_Coaching_Dr_Chris_Johnstone

Carolyn Freyer-Jones, Coach, Facilitator and founder of the CFJ Coaching Success School, joins our host Sylvain Newton in our second AC DACH region podcast. Together they discuss the trajectory of a professional coach learning the art and skill of service-centered coaching and what it takes to grow a financially successful coaching business from the inside out.

Carolyn encourages coaches to slow down in the development process and learn how to put aside the noise in our own heads in order to be fully present in service of clients. She stresses the importance of doing the inner work to become truly effective externally in your business.

“If we’re not being coached deeply then we can’t coach others deeply.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/DACH_podcast_series_Carolyn_Freyer-Jones

Robbie Swale, Coach, Author, and Podcaster joins our host, Rob Lawrence, for this final episode of our podcast series, Make Time for Marketing. Robbie weaves together many threads from the series, whilst adding more depth and wisdom in this lively, engaging conversation.

Five years ago, Robbie challenged his own resistance and fear by committing to writing 12 minutes a week and posting it publicly. It has become known as the 12-minute method. He shares the impact this had on his life, his confidence, and his coaching business, advocating the ‘art of practice’ as life-changing, assisting your development into the coach you want to be as well as creating authentic-based marketing.

“Practise is everything and everything is practice.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: 

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/Make_Time_For_Marketing_series_Robbie_Swale