In this episode of 'The Making of a Coach', Tobi, co-founder of metaFox Coaching Tools, sits down with Hélène Feuillat, a leadership coach based in Brussels. Hélène shares her journey of transitioning into coaching, driven by her experience as a working mother facing confidence challenges. They discuss the importance of having a niche, the role of multicultural experience in coaching, and the impact of major personality tools like MBTI. Hélène emphasizes the value of experience, partnership, and continued professional development while offering practical advice for new coaches. The episode highlights the themes of curiosity, resilience, and the collaborative nature of coaching, aimed to inspire and guide aspiring coaches.

Chapters

03:18 Multicultural Influences

05:02 Early Career Adventures

08:30 Transition to Coaching

10:01 Inspiration for "Back to Business"

11:55 Toyota

15:37 Starting Back to Business

24:35 Challenges and Early Successes

34:59 Growth and Corporate Training

40:00 Impact of the Pandemic on Coaching

40:57 Advice for New Coaches

42:24 Importance of Added Value and Credibility

43:07 Choosing the Right Environment

45:19 The Journey with MBTI

46:30 Using Various Tools in Coaching

53:32 Cost Considerations for Clients

54:40 Effective Use of MBTI

01:05:58 Exploring Other Models

01:06:44 Starting with MBTI Certification

01:08:47 Final Thoughts on Coaching

Links:

Hélène's website: https://helenefeuillat.com

Hélène on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/withhelenefeuillat/

The metaFox Coaching Tools Handbook: https://metaFox.eu/handbook

Learn about MBTI Personality Types: https://www.themyersbriggs.com/

In the first episode of 'The Making of a Coach', host Tobi Weghorn interviews Marcel Häbold, tracing his journey from an HR business partner to a coach specializing in assessment and development centers. Marcel shares his career evolution, starting as a media apprentice with aspirations of becoming a radio moderator to facing challenges at Amazon, which catalyzed his shift into coaching. The episode delves into the intricacies of assessment and development centers, offering a behind-the-scenes look at Marcel's work, including role plays and reflective exercises. With insightful anecdotes and practical advice, this episode highlights the transformative power of leadership development centers and Marcel's ultimate vision of leading leadership retreats in the Arctic Circle.

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