The Coaching Inn

Five years ago, menopause wasn't talked about in the UK in the media not the workplace. A BBC Documentary led to Rachel Weiss ACC setting up The Menopause Cafe which is now a global movement. Today, Claire Pedrick MCC is in conversation with her buddy - coach and counsellor Rachel Weiss about aging, transitions, addressing the menopause at work and more.   Find out more about FlushFest22 online June 17/18 2022 https://www.menopausecafe.net/menopause-festival-2022-flushfest2022/ Contact Rachel Weiss Menopause Cafe   Keywords coaching, menopause, Menopause Cafe, women's health, counselling, aging, community, support, mental health, empowerment      

Here’s Becky’s response to your questions and insights from Chapter 6 Next time it's Chapter 6 - Enough Connection.   Ask your questions and share observations by commenting on this episode, or emailing info@3dcoaching.com   keywords coaching, personal growth, enough, limits, flourishing, sustainability, connection, self-actualization, gratitude, presence

Do people come to the conversation with an expectation that they will be doing some good work? Great to see coach Steven Jenkins picking up the word thinker in a LinkedIn post recently (and thank you for the shout out!). So Claire invited him to join us at The Coaching Inn for a chat. We regularly share invitations through social media to join these conversations. Steven comes from the world of commerce and advertising and Julia Hill responded to our Twitter invitation. Julia works for the Church of England and has experience of working in an organisation that uses Asset Based Community Development.  That's quite close to coaching.   We talk about building people's assets, de-powering and more   Contact Steven Jenkins through Linked In Julia Hill through Twitter  Claire Pedrick through info@3dcoaching.com   Remember to subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn wherever you access your podcasts to get every new episode as they drop.   Keywords coaching, thinking, space, journey, ego, control, open questions, asset-based coaching, empowerment

Today Claire Pedrick MCC is in conversation with Mike White PCC after they got into conversation on LinkedIn.  Mike wrote a great post about tools, techniques and how to use them well whilst maintaining partnership. Mike is based in the UK and set up the Shropshire Coaches Group. Here's the original LinkedIn post Contact Mike White PCC Claire Pedrick MCC     Keywords coaching, partnership, tools and techniques, leadership, professional development, coaching journey, client-centered coaching, ICF competencies, mentoring, coaching connections  

Here’s Becky’s response to your questions and insights from Chapter 5 Next time it's Chapter 6 - Enough growth. Ask your questions and share observations by commenting on this episode, or emailing info@3dcoaching.com   Keywords coaching, recovery, reset, redesign, enough resources, burnout, leadership, organizational culture, pandemic, sustainable work  

When Claire and Judy Reith first spoke about having a chat at The Coaching Inn about Judy and her husband Adrian's new book - Act 3: The Art of Growing Older, little did we know how important it was that they had written it while their ideas were evolving.   A key message from the book is to make choices about, and have a plan for, your Act 3 years before it is too late. Adrian’s untimely death has had a huge impact on Judy's own Act 3 as she faces a future she did not choose which is so far making her even more aware of making good life choices while she can.   Some great life lessons here for coaches and every human especially anyone in Act 3. Other books we mentioned are I found my tribe by Ruth Fitzmaurice 4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Contact judy@act3life.com   Remember to subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn wherever you access your podcasts to get every new episode as they drop. Keywords coaching, life transitions, Act Three, attitude, purpose, values, key relationships, Goats Goals  

After our recent Business Special episode (highest listens of all time!), lots of people got in touch to ask for more! So we invited 5 coaches to join Claire at The Coaching Inn to talk about how they got their first 50 coaching hours. 'You have to put your hand up and say you're a coach'. Find out more as you listen and do share your ideas, insights and questions on social media.   Takeaways The first 50 hours of coaching are crucial for development. Pro bono work can help build confidence and skills. Transitioning to paid coaching requires courage and self-acceptance. Commitment from clients is essential for effective coaching. Reflective practice enhances learning during early coaching experiences. Building a referral network is important in the early stages. Coaching should feel fresh and new with each session. Understanding the value of coaching is key to charging for services. Fair exchange is a vital principle in coaching relationships. Every coaching journey is unique and personal.  Self-employment requires a mindset shift from being an employee. Evaluate both paid and unpaid opportunities for growth. Liberation in learning is essential for new coaches. Practice and feedback are crucial in the early stages. Don't get overwhelmed by social media noise. Focus on your own coaching style and goals. Honour the first coaching hours as valuable learning experiences. Building relationships is key to establishing credibility. Coaching is not a solo journey; seek support. Enjoy the process and learn from every experience.       Thank you to (and contact details for): Jessie Buscombe Angela Christie Mukul Dhawan Jamie Dru and Derek Hill   Keywords coaching, first 50 hours, pro bono, paid coaching, coaching journey, client relationships, coaching ethics, coaching practice, coaching strategies, coaching insights, self-employment, coaching, mindset, learning, anxiety, niche, contracting, relationships, support, journey    

Here’s Becky’s response to your questions and insights from Chapter 4 Next time it's Chapter 5 - Enough Resource. Ask your questions and share observations by commenting on this episode, or emailing info@3dcoaching.com   Keywords coaching, boundaries, personal development, organizational responsibility, wellbeing, resilience, work-life balance, digital habits, productivity, leadership    

This week's guest is J Val Hastings coming back to The Coaching Inn for a second time. Val is the author of Coaching from the Inside. Claire and Val explore what's different about internal coaching - and using coaching in another role.   takeaways The trend is shifting towards internal coaching in organisations. Internal coaching requires a different set of competencies compared to external coaching. Coaching the system is essential for effective internal coaching. Clear role definitions are crucial for internal coaching success. Leadership must actively support and participate in coaching initiatives. Internal coaches often face unique challenges, including conflicts of interest. Supervision is vital for internal coaches to navigate their complex roles. Coaching should focus on awareness rather than just implementing change. The coaching process can be transformative but should not be overwhelming. Val Hastings' book offers practical insights for internal coaches. Coaching from the Inside by J Val Hastings (OUP) Contact Details: val@coaching4todaysleaders.com   Keywords coaching, internal coaching, external coaching, coaching principles, coaching system, leadership, coaching challenges, coaching supervision, coaching ethics, coaching culture        

In another business building episode, Claire Pedrick MCC meets Sarah Short from the Coaching Revolution - where Sarah generously shares some great ideas for aspiring and experienced coaches. Free Community - Coaching Republic  Find out more about The Coaching Revolution where you can book a call with Sarah You can buy a hard copy of Sarah's book A Coaching Business in a Book and/or download a free copy of the whole book here (thank you Sarah)   Takeaways The success of a coaching business depends on marketing skills as much as coaching skills. Niche marketing and ideal client profiles are essential for attracting clients who can and will pay a professional rate for coaching services. Coaches should focus on outcomes and the impact of coaching on clients' lives rather than the coaching process itself. Building a financially viable coaching business requires a strategic approach to marketing and visibility in the right places where potential clients are present. Keywords coaching, coaching revolution, financially viable coaching business, marketing skills, niche marketing, ideal client profiles, coaching process, outcomes, finding clients