The Lunch Break Coach

Dragan Donkov
The Lunch Break Coach

The Lunch Break Coach is your go-to podcast channel for bite-sized learning during your midday break. Tune in for quick and insightful episodes that delve into leadership, coaching, mentoring, communication, and overall well-being. Each episode offers quick and insightful nuggets of wisdom to empower you during your lunch break, making it the perfect companion for your quest for continuous self-improvement.

  1. FEB 5

    Leadership and Parenting- Mom Guilt, Dad Guilt, and Returning to Work (ft. Laura Duggal)

    👩‍👧‍👦 Mum Guilt? We’ve all heard of it. But what about Dad Guilt? 👨‍👦‍👦 We talk a lot about the pressures mums face when juggling work and family, but are dads really free from guilt? 🤔 In this episode, I sit down with Laura Duggal to dive into the corporate world, parenthood, and guilt. 🎙️ Laura is an experienced coach who supports employees returning from family leave with tailored 1:1 coaching.

    35 min

  2. JAN 27

    Why Faith and Vulnerability Make Better Leaders ( ft. Nichole Lowe)

    Leadership is often seen as setting visions and managing resources, but it’s so much more than that. In this episode of The Lunch Break Coach, Nichole Lowe joins me to uncover what it truly means to lead with faith and as a human-centric leader. Spoiler alert: it’s not an easy road—but it’s one of the most impactful journeys a leader can take. True leadership goes beyond being a “boss.” It’s about stepping into the trenches with your team, experiencing what they experience, and building authentic connections. It’s about showing up with empathy, vulnerability, and a commitment to doing life together within a business structure. Great leadership is about leading with presence, grounded in faith, and showing up as a fellow human. Together, Nichole and I explore the real purpose of coaching in leadership, how corporate cultures can thrive with a coaching mindset, and the trends shaping the future of coaching in 2025. Nichole also shares her powerful advice on cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset and how faith can serve as a guiding principle in leadership. If you’re ready to rethink leadership and discover how to lead with heart and faith, tune in now! More about Nichole and Zoee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichole-lowe-zoee/

    36 min

  3. JAN 10

    Coaching Unplugged: Navigating Change - Traditions and Transitions (ft. Vicki Haddock)

    Are you going through a change or a transition? Think about it! 💭 We haven't done this in a while, but we’re back with another episode of "Coaching Unplugged" 🎙️, "The Lunch Break Coach" mini-podcast! 🎧 This time, Vicki Haddock and I are diving into traditions and transitions. Now, back to my opening question... ❓ If you’re unsure about the difference between change and transition, don’t worry—you’re not alone! 🤷‍♂️ Most people mix them up. To get in touch with Dragan book an explorational call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get in touch with Vicky look ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here

    39 min

  4. 11/18/2024

    Coaching and Leading with Kindness (ft. Kelly McSherry)

    Our job as coaches, the gaming industry and kindness, are some of the topics Kelly McSherry and I covered during this episode of the Lunch Break Coach podcast. 🎙🍽 In this episode, Kelly and I also discussed: The rewards and joy of coaching. ✨  How the gaming industry could benefit and grow through coaching. 🎮 Why investing in your people matters. 💸  Self-care is a foundation for leading with kindness. 💌

    32 min

  5. 10/15/2024

    It’s never too late to invest in your team (ft.Christine Leclerc-Sherling, PhD)

    🪡 What’s the common thread to keep every marriage, family, community, and team thriving?  Individuals must all share the same foundational values. 🤝🌱 In this episode, Christine Leclerc-Sherling, PhD, and I discussed team resilience and post-traumatic growth.  Can you distinguish between resilience and post-traumatic growth? 🤔 While post-traumatic growth is deeply personal and difficult to define, team resilience is something else entirely, as it's: Intentional growth, as the event itself, doesn't change you. 💪 Secure, where you don’t slip into survival mode during minor setbacks. 🦸‍♂️ A reflection of how the team was before the challenge. 🪞 So, how can leaders tap into team resilience to maintain stability and keep things running smoothly? Listen to the full episode to find out. Christine is a seasoned Psychologist and Coach (PCC, ACTC ICF) with over 25 years of experience, bringing extensive expertise in organizational psychology, academia, and clinical practice. Her career includes more than 1,500 hours of counselling and coaching, with a focus on post-traumatic growth, stress management, workforce reintegration, and neurodiversity. In addition to her practice, Christine conducts research and training on high sensitivity, facilitates mental health coaching, and offers supervision to fellow professionals. With over 4,000 hours of executive coaching, she specialises in leadership development and work-life balance, driven by a genuine passion for helping individuals achieve both personal and professional growth. To get in touch with Christine visit her website: https://christine-leclerc-sherling-phd.com/

    33 min

  6. 09/03/2024

    Joining a Startup as an HR: Like Moving into an Empty Flat – Full of Potential, but Requiring Hard Work (ft. JP Xuereb)

    In this episode, I’m joined by JP Xuereb, a seasoned HR professional working for a startup gaming company in Malta. We explore what it takes to dive into the startup world. We also tackle 4️⃣ key questions: What are the biggest challenges HR professionals face when working with startups? 🗻 How does company culture differ between startups and established businesses? ⚖️ What is the DNA of a startup leader? (Hint: The mindset is completely different.) 🧬 What role does coaching play in a startup environment? 👟

    36 min

  7. 07/18/2024

    Coaching Unplugged: How to Get Rid of the Busyness Bug (ft. Vicki Haddock)

    🏆 Do you wear busyness as a badge of honor? Yet, you are drowning in work. 🌊 Let me ask you this, how does it feel when you hear your significant other says, 🗣 "Kids, Daddy is busy with work. He has no time for this." ? Where does this need for busyness come from? In this episode, Vicki and I explore the not-so-recent phenomenon, a.k.a. the busyness bug. 🐝 The biggest misconception about busyness: it's not a feeling! ❌ My trick question for when someone answers "How are you?" with "Busy..." 🙋‍♂️ Strategies used to shift the corporate culture away from busyness. 🛣 What happens when we change our mindset on busyness? 🤯 Reclaim your effectiveness over the mad rush! Tune in for a human approach to busting the busyness myth. 💥 To get in touch with Dragan book an explorational call ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get in touch with Vicky look ⁠⁠⁠⁠here

    23 min

  8. 06/26/2024

    Coaching Unplugged: Leaders and the Secret Struggles with Guilt (ft. Vicki Haddock)

    💭 What is the most common source of guilt for people at work? 😅 This time, Vicki and I discussed guilt at the workplace, using the following scenario. Imagine how your career – up until this moment – has been built upon your contributions. And now you've just been promoted to manage contributors, like yourself, or lead leaders. This is where most people feel a sense of guilt. 🫣 🗣 "Am I doing enough for my team?" 🗣 "Do I even have value?" This unsure self-talk ultimately starts a chain reaction that leads to bad decisions. ❌ Like zero delegation. ❌ Tune in to the 4️⃣th episode of "Coaching Unplugged" to find out: How do you identify guilt? 🔍 The difference between legitimate and illegitimate guilt? ⚖️ Where does guilt come from? 🏁 What does it cost to carry guilt across your life? 💎 To get in touch with Dragan book an explorational call ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ To get in touch with Vicky look ⁠⁠⁠here

    21 min
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About

The Lunch Break Coach is your go-to podcast channel for bite-sized learning during your midday break. Tune in for quick and insightful episodes that delve into leadership, coaching, mentoring, communication, and overall well-being. Each episode offers quick and insightful nuggets of wisdom to empower you during your lunch break, making it the perfect companion for your quest for continuous self-improvement.

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  • Creator
    Dragan Donkov
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dragan Donkov
  • Show Website
    The Lunch Break Coach

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