The Coaching Inn 3D Coaching

"Changing the world by developing more connected humans."
 
In this episode of The Coaching Inn, host Claire Pedrick is talking with Philippa White, author of Return on Humanity. Philippa shares her journey of writing the book, which was inspired by her uncle's impactful work in the anti-apartheid movement. She discusses the importance of human competencies such as cultural intelligence, purpose, vulnerability, and resilience in leadership. Philippa also explains her company, Tie Leadership, which focuses on developing better leaders, better companies, and a better world through immersive experiences and training programs. The conversation highlights the power of experiential learning and the need for more human-centred leadership education.

Takeaways
Human competencies such as cultural intelligence, purpose, vulnerability, and resilience are essential for effective leadership.
Immersive experiences and training programs can provide opportunities for individuals to develop these human competencies.
Better leaders who tap into their human competencies create better companies and contribute to a better world.
Experiential learning and exposure to different cultures and perspectives are key to developing these competencies.
Constraints and obstacles can be enablers for personal and professional growth.

Contact Philippa White philippa@tieleadership..com or www.tieleadership.com
 
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Coming Up: 
Next:  Coaching and Neurodiversity with Nathan Whitbread and Kim Witten 

Soon: Book Corner with Julie Luscombe and Clare Humbleby
 
Key Words
humility, leadership, human competencies, anti-apartheid, immersive experiences, training programs

"Noticing is the most important and least formed skill in coaches."
 
At this week’s Open Table, Claire Pedrick MCC is talking with
Victoria Pile
Nathan Whitbread
Christine Cadet
Jo Evison
Alun Bedding
Ken Shih
 
We explore the theme of noticing in coaching and the importance of observing what is happening in the thinker. What are the challenges of noticing and the transformative impact it can have on coaching sessions? We talk about how it contributes to the flow of the conversation, the power of silence, the art of interrupting, and the impact of asking shorter and more focused questions. The key takeaway is to create space for the thinker to think and to stay present in the moment. By noticing and offering, rather than diagnosing, coaches can keep the conversation in the realm of generative exploration.
 
Takeaways
Noticing is a crucial skill in coaching and requires observing what is happening in the thinker.
The role of movement and physicality in coaching can create a dynamic and power-free environment.
Silence and reflection are important tools in noticing and allowing the thinker's thoughts to flow.
Focusing on the thinker's perspective and drenching oneself in the other person's experience enhances the coaching process. Create space for the thinker to think
Stay present in the moment
Notice and offer, rather than diagnose
Interrupt with a slight steer back to the topic
Ask shorter and more focused questions
Focus on the impact and landing of the question
Avoid interrupting the thinker's flow
Pay attention to the quality of the thinker's processing
 
Keywords
noticing, coaching, observer, thinker, dialogue, power, movement, physicality, silence, reflection, perspective, coaching, noticing, flow, silence, interrupting, questions, generative exploration
 
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Coming Up: 
Next:  Being Human in Business with Philippa White

Soon: Open Table: Coaching, Distress and Mental Health
 

This week, Claire Pedrick MCC  interviews Shruti Sonthalia MCC about her coaching journey and her research on power and internal coaching. In India, USA and South Africa, Shruti shares how her personal experiences and longing for intimacy, connection, passion, and groundedness led her to become a coach. She also discusses the transformative power of coaching and how it shifts leaders' relationships with themselves and their teams. Shruti's research explores the impact of coaching on leaders' relationship with power and their leadership styles. She highlights the importance of making coaching accessible and hopes to see more inclusive and holistic research in the coaching world.
 
Takeaways
Personal experiences and longing for intimacy, connection, passion, and groundedness can lead individuals to become coaches.
Coaching has the power to transform leaders and their relationships with themselves and their teams.
Coaching shifts leaders' perspectives on power, moving from a paradigm of power over to power with.
Making coaching accessible is crucial for organisations and leaders to navigate complexity, ambiguity, and uncertainty.
There is a need for more inclusive and holistic research in the coaching world.
 
Contact Shruti through Linked In - where you can also access her research.
 
If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform to hear new episodes as they drop.  You can watch this episode, with subtitles on our YouTube Channel
 
Coming Up: 
Next: Open Table - The Power of Noticing in Coaching
Soon: Coaching and Neurodiversity with Nathan Whitbread and Kim Witten 
Keywords
coaching journey, power, internal coaching, leadership, research, accessibility, inclusivity

Chris Hewitt comes to The Coaching Inn to talk to Claire Pedrick MCC. He shares his journey to coaching and the importance of serving and listening to others. He discusses the challenges of creating a learning culture in organisations and the need for genuine coaching and supervision. 
 
The conversation also touches on the power of action learning sets and the impact of truly being heard. Chris emphasises the importance of keeping the fixer mindset out of coaching and the value of deep listening. He hopes to continue serving and making a difference through his coaching work.
 
Takeaways
Coaching is about serving and listening to others, rather than fixing or advising.
Many organisations lack a learning culture and focus on compliance and productivity instead.
Action learning Sets can provide a safe space for individuals to be heard and share their experiences.
Creating a genuine coaching culture requires organisations to prioritise listening and learning.
Deep listening is a powerful way to make others feel truly heard and understood.
 
Contact 
Chris Hewitt chrishewitt@me.com
Claire Pedrick info@3dcoaching.com
 
If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform to hear new episodes as they drop.  You  can watch this episode, with subtitles on our YouTube Channel
Coming Up: 
Next:  Power and Internal Coaching with Shruti Sonthalia
Soon: Coaching and Neurodiversity with Nathan Whitbread and Kim Witten 
 
Key Words
coaching, serving, listening, learning culture, action learning sets, fixer mindset

"Improvisation is about listening, collaborating, and building on offers made by others."
In this episode of The Coaching Inn, Claire Pedrick interviews Julie Flower, an evidence-based coach and improviser. Julie shares her journey of combining coaching and improvisation, highlighting the overlaps and benefits of both practices. They discuss the concept of evidence-based coaching and the importance of incorporating psychological research into coaching. Julie also explores the evidence behind the use of improvisation in coaching, including its impact on flexibility of thinking, collaboration, and creative thinking. They also touch on the process of creating a solo scripted show about Julie's grandmother and her shop.
The show: https://www.grandmas-shop.co.uk/
 
Contact Julie through LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julie-flower-4589874
 
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Coming Up: 
Next:  The Impact of Action Learning Sets and more with Chris Hewitt
Soon: Being Human in Business with Philippa White
 
Key Words
coaching, improvisation, evidence-based coaching, psychological research, flexibility of thinking, collaboration, creative thinking, solo scripted show, personal development

How can you use coaching with grief? is one of the two questions we get asked more than any other. (The other one is about coaching and neurodiversity)
 
At today’s open table, Claire Pedrick MCC, Peronel Barnes PCC, and Lis Whybrow think together about coaching and grief, sharing their personal experiences and interests. They emphasise the importance of understanding that people might be out of balance rather than broken,  acknowledging and managing different types of emotions, and how important it is for coaches - and for everyone - to be more able to talk about grief.
 
Some resources for coaching with grief:
Listen and With the End in Mind by Kathryn Mannix
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande – explores what really matters towards end of life
The Art of Dying Well bu Katy Butler – looks at how to make the most of your time
Final Gifts by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley – has practical advice on how we can support the dying person live fully to the end
Talking with Bereaved People by Dodie Graves – which tackles how to move beyond the condolences part and really have those meaningful conversations with the bereaved
The Grieving Brain by Mary Frances O’Connor - which helps understand the science and neurology of grief and what actually is going on within to fully appreciate why grief is a thing
The Beauty of What Remains by Steve Leder
Grief Works by  Julia Samuel
Good Grief by Catherine Mayer and Anne Mayer Bird
Dear Life by Rachel Clarke
Surviving the Tsunami of Grief by Katrina Taee + Wendelien Mc Nicoll -  a  picture book - for those who want to support the bereaved
Transitions by William Bridges
 
Contact:
Peronel Barnes
Lis Whybrow website and Linked In
 
And contact Claire through info@3dcoaching.com
 
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Coming Up:
Next Week: The Benefits of Improvisation in Coaching with Julie Flower
Soon: Open Table - The Power of Noticing in Coaching
 
Key Words
coaching, grief, conversations, listening, emotions, therapy, death, dying, Peronel Barnes, Lis Whybrow, Claire Pedrick