The Coaching Conversation

Work stress is one thing - marital stress is another. But when the two collide, it can impact everything from performance to well-being.

In this episode of The Coaching Conversation, host Graham Whiley sits down with relationship expert Lee Baucom to explore how coaching can support people navigating marital challenges while staying effective at work.

A thoughtful, practical discussion for leaders, coaches, and anyone who wants to better support others through real-life pressures.

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Duration: 25:38

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Workplace conflict is inevitable - but how we handle it is changing.

In this episode of The Coaching Conversation, host Graham Whiley is joined by mediation expert Jennie McCarthy to explore the growing role of mediation in resolving workplace challenges, strengthening relationships, and creating healthier work environments.

A must-listen for leaders, HR professionals, and coaches looking to move from conflict to collaboration.

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In this episode, Graham sits down with Eddie Irvin to explore what it really takes to achieve a strong return on investment when implementing AI in your business.

 With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Eddie shares how custom software and smart automation can transform day-to-day operations - freeing business owners from constant firefighting and allowing them to focus on strategic growth.

They discuss how streamlining processes and increasing automation not only improve efficiency but also create a more scalable, resilient business. If you're looking to move from working in your business to working on it, this conversation offers practical insights into making AI a worthwhile investment.

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Duration: 34:33

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Bryce Batts is a Business Consultant, Speaker and Certified Career Coach with over 20 years of experience in the AEC industry, and has placed more than 800 professionals in roles where they thrive.

In this episode, Graham and Bryce discuss coaching women in business leadership and the unique methods she uses to help them lead with confidence and grow. 

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Duration: 15:37

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• Website: brycebatts.co

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In this episode of The Coaching Conversation, Graham Whiley is joined by marketing leader Lisa Cole to explore how marketing is transforming in the age of AI

Together, they unpack how AI is reshaping the marketing landscape - from automating tasks like content creation and data analysis to enabling deeper insights and smarter decision-making.

But this conversation goes beyond the tools. Graham and Lisa discuss how the marketer's role is evolving - shifting from simply executing campaigns to orchestrating strategy, creativity, technology, and data.

If you're a leader, marketer, or simply curious about what AI means for the future of business, this episode offers practical insights and thought-provoking perspectives.

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Duration: 30:45

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• Website: 2x.marketing
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisacole01

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Dalmo Cirne is the author of The 4 Streams of Leadership: Transform Yourself Into an Overachieving Manager and a professional with three decades of accumulated experience in leadership, management, technology, and mathematics at companies like Disney.

In this episode, Graham and Dalmno discuss everything you need to grow professionally, align with executives, facilitate collaboration, and lead your teams to success.

Duration: 28:02

Links to the two articles discussed:

• Leadership is Independent of Scale
• The Parallax of Progress

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Nikhil Raval is the author of the new book 'Generational Fusion: Unlock the Power of Generational Diversity in the Workplace', which explores how today’s leaders can build stronger, more inclusive teams across five generations - from Boomers to Gen Z - and prepare for the rise of Gen Alpha.
 
With over two decades of global experience in leadership consulting, including his time as Managing Director and Board Member at Duke CE India, Nikhil brings practical insights on how to:

 ✅ Bridge generational gaps through better communication and collaboration
 ✅ Turn age diversity into a strategic advantage for innovation and performance
 ✅ Lead with empathy, inclusion, and purpose in the future of work
 

Duration: 24:48

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Today, we’re exploring a critical and often overlooked topic: mental health in the trades. The construction, manufacturing, and trades industries are known for their toughness and hard work - but behind that grit, many professionals face immense pressure, stress, and burnout.

Joining us all the way from Canada is someone who’s been working at the heart of this challenge, John Nieuwenburg, a professional business coach has helped countless owners of construction, trades, and manufacturing companies remove the stress and chaos from their businesses and, quite literally, get their lives back.

In this conversation, we’ll talk about breaking the stigma around mental health in the trades, what it takes to build more resilient teams, and how leaders can create workplaces where people - and profits - can thrive.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses mental health and suicide. 

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Duration: 21:59

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What happens at home doesn’t stay at home - especially when it comes to separation and divorce - and the emotional aftershocks inevitably spill into the workplace. The numbers are startling:

• 79% of UK employees who’ve gone through divorce say it affected their ability to work.
• 39% saw their productivity drop.
• Nearly 1 in 10 left their job within a year.
• And if they didn’t feel supported by their employer? They were twice as likely to resign.

In this episode of The Coaching Conversation, Graham sits down with Kristyna, a coach and founder of MinusOne Club, who helps people navigate separation and divorce. If you think divorce is a “personal issue,” think again - this episode might just change how you lead. 

Kristyna is a coach and founder of MinusOne Club, who helps people navigate separation and divorce - an experience that doesn’t stay at home but shows up in the workplace. Divorce is one of the most stressful life events an employee can face, and the impact on business is significant:

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Duration: 24:20

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• Website: minusone.club
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Darryl Cooke is the founder and visionary behind Gunnercooke LLP, a Disruptive Legal Innovator, author, and purpose-driven founder. Darryl’s story is anything but typical: from a successful corporate lawyer to building one of the UK’s most disruptive legal firms, now home to 400 partners, he’s on a mission to change the legal model and put people and purpose at the core of business. In this episode, Graham and Darryl discuss why traditional law firm models are broken and how a flexible, human-centred approach can transform both client service and employee happiness.

🎧  So, let’s jump right into this powerful conversation with Darryl Cooke on The Coaching Conversation.

Duration: 30:00

Connect with DARRYL COOKE:

• Website: gunnercooke.com/people/darryl-cooke/
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/darryljcooke

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