In today’s episode we are talking about how you can structure your coaching conversations. One of the reasons we’re talking about this today is that when people start coaching they want to learn tools and structures and as you develop as a coach you might start to think about what you can and can’t say to your clients in your sessions.

We talk about:

• What makes a coaching conversation different from a normal conversation?
• What structures are available to you?
• The unlearning process when practising coaching conversations as an established coach
• Can intuition play a role in coaching conversations
• What is the difference between coaching the story and coaching the person
• How to have solution and future focussed conversations

Coaching conversations develop over time and having a structure ensures that you and your client have a container that feels safe. We would love to hear what conversation structures you use and how you keep the discipline of holding your coaching conversations in the place they need to be. 

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Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

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• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

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• In Good Company (UK)

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• Check out our YouTube Channel

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• Check out our Instagram

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• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

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• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

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• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

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• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

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• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

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Today’s episode is a little different as we want to talk to you about some of our favourite coaching books. Building your resource list and being able to develop yourself as a coach is so important so let us share with you some of our top recommendations. 

We share books covering: 

• Coaching theory 
• Coaching conversations
• Coaching models
• Personal effectiveness
• Finding your purpose
• Reflective practice
• Coaching supervision
• Other modalities including NLP and Gestalt 

These books are a great reading list for those new to coaching and developing coaches alike. If reading isn’t your best method for you to access information there are lots of podcasts, and you tube videos out there from some of the authors we mention.

Do you have any recommendations you would like to share with us? We would love to hear from you. 

Purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09XG1SJWC

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

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This week's episode has been requested from within our community and is a very interesting question about if coaches need a coach? We're going to look at this from a number of perspectives.

We will discuss:

- when you might need a coach or when you might need mentoring

- when is the right time to seek support

- the difference between coaching and supervision and what is appropriate to take to each setting

- do you need a formal coaching relationship or could peer coaching be appropriate?

- is there any resistance to working with a coach showing up?

- how do you choose the right coach for you

It is clear that coaching can be very beneficial to our clients and if it is beneficial to them, why not us? 

Link to purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09XG1SJWC

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

This week's episode is for those people who are thinking of setting up a coaching business or those who are already running a coaching business. We are going to discuss how you can overcome a range of setbacks in your coaching business and acknowledge than things won't always go to plan.

We talk about:

• how things don't always go to plan when you own a business
• the importance of messaging when advertising your business
• the importance of consistency
• how you can make it easier for prospective clients to book a chemistry call with you
• how to gain traction on social media
• the impact of sickness on a business

It is important to remember that setbacks are normal when running a business but there are so many ways that you can get back on track and persevere.

Link to purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09XG1SJWC

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we have something special for you. We are going to do a deep dive into a coaching activity. We get asked a lot for coaching demos so this activity taken from NLP will be of interest. Let us introduce you to the logical levels of change. In this episode you will hear: - what the local levels of change are

- how you can support your client to check their alignment around their identity, beliefs and values

- how you can help your client to assess their capability and strategy to achieve the goal.

- how to overcome any obstacles or frustrations

- how you can support your client to experience their goal as if they have already acheived it This is a powerful activity for your clients to take part in as it has the impact of getting them on their feet therefore shifting the dynamic. It also helps them to harness their conscious and unconscious mind and can give them a huge boost in confidence. 

Link to purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09XG1SJWC

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking about how you can stand out in the coaching industry. This is a question we are often asked by current coaches and those looking to train as coaches.There are lots of ways to stand out in what might seem like a crowded market. We are going to offer a number of suggestions today and the important thing is that you find what works best for you.

In this episode you will hear:

- how it is normal to feel a little lost when trying to position yourself as a coach

- about the importance of being yourself and showing your potential clients who you are and how you work

- what training and accreditation can give your coaching practice

- a number of CPD options to enable you to find your own signature style to stand out

- different methods of sharing your message and how they can set you apart from others in your industry

- the power of storytelling

- what it means to niche your business even if you feel resistant to the idea

We give you a number of ideas in this episode that relate to both independent coaches but also internal coaches too. The importance is not to see it as a one size fits all but a range of options that you can try to see which work best for you.

Link to purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09XG1SJWC

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are discussing ethical coaching. Ethics are at the centre of great coaching and helps to guide our practice but as the coaching industry is unregulated where can we turn to for our ethical framework? We discuss:

- where we can turn to as coaches for an ethical framework

- a number of different examples of ethical dilemmas coaches might face

- our judgement as coaches and practitioners that needs to be developed within the code of ethics.

- the role of supervision to support us working through our ethical questions

- the importance of boundaries

- one ethics model that is incredibly useful for coaches

Ethical issues, although rare, are a great opportunity to tap into your experience as a coach and we hope we have given you a range of situations and frameworks to consider when wanting to be an ethical coach.

Link to purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09XG1SJWC

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are demonstrating how to coach emotions. We have chosen to demo this because many coaches and aspiring coaches struggle to know what good coaching looks like and also what you can achieve in a session. 

In this session you will hear:

- Jo coach Zoe around her emotions on a specific subject

- tools that can be used and hearing them in the session itself

- how to use clean language questions

- how you can blend tools in a session

- it is possible to be playful in a coaching session

- the clarity that can be found in a short session

Some coaches are concerned about coaching around emotions but we can coach emotions that are very accessible. We coach everyday, healthy emotions so we don't need to avoid these situations.

Link to purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09XG1SJWC

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

In this week's episode we are talking all about how to structure a chemistry conversation. This is important so that we can set a coaching relationship up for success and it's an important part of the coaching journey. 

We discuss:

- what a chemistry call is and why we offer them

- a semi structure for a chemistry call

- how you can explore what you are looking for in a potential client

- what you are sharing with the potential client

- how you can listen and space in a chemistry conversation

- confidentiality in this space

- how you can co create a coaching relationship from this type of call

- what to do if the client is not a right fit for you

Chemistry calls are a wonderful opportunity to do so many different things and to establish a good relationship prior to the coaching starting. In only a small amount of time you can lay firm foundations with a potential coachee or decide that they are not for you. There are so many benefits.

Link to purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09XG1SJWC

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

This week's episode was requested by a member of our Coaching Crowd group and also links to the core coaching competency around understanding self and others. We are delighted to talk about the importance of reflection as a coach and how it can be done effectively.

We discuss:

• what reflective practice actually is
• how your reflective practice might change from training to when you are actively coaching
• the questions you can ask yourself to be reflective
• the different types of reflection and which lens you use to look through
• how to form a reflective practice and routing
• how reflection can be seen as a chore but it can also be deeply enriching
• how reflection is not just about noticing gaps but also about celebration
• where and what spaces you can use to reflect within
• how to develop a reflective practice that suspends self judgement

Reflection is the unsung hero of coaching and plays a part in being a great coach. It is important to remember that it is a skill that needs to be developed so have fun with this, be patient and stay curious. 

Link to purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09XG1SJWC

Resources

• Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?'

https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

• Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

• In Good Company (UK)

https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

• Check out our YouTube Channel

https://bit.ly/378rY9a

• Check out our Instagram

https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

• Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach

https://www.jowheatley.com

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

• Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

• Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach

https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook

https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

• Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram

https://instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach