Coach Conversations Podcast

Brendon Le Lievre

Welcome to Coach Conversations, the podcast where thoughtful coaches, leaders, and learners come together to explore what great coaching really looks like in practice. Hosted by Brendon Le Lievre, each episode features rich, honest conversations with experienced coaches who share their approaches, insights, and lessons from the real world. Together, we explore the craft of coaching, the business of coaching, and the inner work that supports sustainable, ethical practice. Whether you are a practising coach, an aspiring coach, a leader using coaching skills at work, or someone curious about personal growth, this podcast is designed for you. Every conversation is an opportunity to deepen your awareness, strengthen your presence, and sharpen your ability to listen, question, and connect. Brendon brings his background in leadership development, supervision, and improv-informed practice to create a space that is reflective, practical, and human. Expect thoughtful dialogue, useful frameworks, and stories that illuminate both the challenges and rewards of coaching. Coach Conversations is for anyone who wants to have better conversations, build stronger relationships, and make a positive impact in their teams, organisations, and lives. To explore more resources and connect with Brendon, visit coachconversations.com.au.

  1. Rob Hills - Mindfulness, Leadership, and Sustainable Success

    02/13/2025

    Rob Hills - Mindfulness, Leadership, and Sustainable Success

    In this episode of the Coach Conversations Podcast, Rob Hills shares his journey from the Air Force to leadership development and coaching, highlighting the power of mindfulness and sustainable leadership. Rob candidly discusses his challenges with overthinking and how mindfulness helped him navigate his career and personal life. He explains the importance of self-awareness and provides practical techniques, including the STOP method (Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed), for managing stress and maintaining focus. Rob also explores the evolving dynamics of leadership in today’s work environment, emphasising the need for sustainable practices to prevent burnout and build resilient teams. His insights into leadership development tools like HBDI, combined with his commitment to helping others live better lives, make this episode an inspiring and practical guide for leaders seeking balance and effectiveness.    Bio   Rob Hills is a distinguished leadership expert with nearly three decades of experience spanning the Royal Australian Air Force, Australian Federal Police, and ACT Public Service. As the host of The Balanced Leader Podcast and author of 'Mindful Leadership Blueprint', he has dedicated his career to helping leaders elevate their wellbeing and create healthier workplaces. His extensive background includes delivering leadership and intelligence workshops to tens of thousands of participants worldwide.   Drawing from his diverse professional experience, Rob works as a leadership coach and facilitator, empowering individuals and organisations to unlock their full potential. His approach combines practical leadership strategies with a deep understanding of wellbeing principles, enabling sustainable high performance. Through his podcast, coaching services, and speaking engagements, Rob continues to guide professionals in developing the skills, mindset, and resilience needed to thrive in today's dynamic leadership landscape  Connect with Rob Website: www.robhills.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-hills

    47 min
  2. Sara Harrup - what makes good coaching good, coaching neurodivergent people and coaching as a board director.

    12/11/2024

    Sara Harrup - what makes good coaching good, coaching neurodivergent people and coaching as a board director.

    Sara Harrup joined Brendon Le Lievre for a coach conversation where they discussed what makes good coaching good, coaching neurodivergent people and coaching as a board director. About Sara Sara is a successful Board Chair, Non- Executive Director and Coach. She also has ADHD and some Autistic traits. She slipped through the cracks because she was smart and really good at masking. She knew she was different, and for a while focused on her deficits rather than her strengths. Through her executive career she started to learn how to truly leverage the strengths her different brain offered her, and now she works with others to unleash the strengths of their brains. Sara coaches people whose brains are wired differently, diagnosed or not! They are often in roles where their brains ask a lot of them and their different wiring makes them vulnerable to tough environments. We are talking about CEOs, Board Directors, Board Chairs and Senior Executives.    Sara facilitates learning and insights for Leaders and Boards who want to harness the power of specialist, unconventional thinkers! Sara also shares her insights on Linked In about Boards, Leadership, and the power of relationships to harness our collective brain power for success!   Sara is for the late bloomers, the before-their-timers, the people and organisations that want to know themselves well so they can bring their best to the world! Connect with Sara e:  sara@uniquemindco.com  w: www.uniquemindco.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-harrup/

    43 min
  3. Dianne Flemington - making decisions for longevity, creating behaviour change and the professionalism of coaching.

    11/12/2024

    Dianne Flemington - making decisions for longevity, creating behaviour change and the professionalism of coaching.

    Dianne Flemington, PCC, CTPC, ORSCC joined Brendon Le Lievre for a coach conversation where they spoke about making decisions for longevity, creating behaviour change and the professionalism of coaching. About Dianne Dianne Flemington, PCC, ORSCC, CTPC, BBCC is a multi certified professional coach with specializations in Results and Performance, Relationship Systems, Health and Wellbeing, and Neuroscience. She is the founder of Motion Forward Inc, a coaching and training company established in 2010 which works dominantly with financial, technology and specialized healthcare organization to support their leadership excellence and team performance and most recently the founder of the Leadership Longevity Institute, a soon to be launched online learning platform for aspiring and tenured leaders to access topics to support their healthy leadership journey and combat the struggles and challenges that can come from their dedication to leadership Dianne is the podcast host for the Leadership Longevity podcast, which is her platform that encourages leaders at all levels, to take time to look holistically at their life using her 5 Influencers for Leadership Longevity ™ model to lead well and live well. Having spent the last two decades passionately researching three dominant areas: Leadership, Relationship and Longevity, Dianne’s strongly held values in Health, Adventure, Learning, Contribution and Honesty are what direct her business and coaching with executives and organizations seeking culture and behaviour change. Dianne is strong believer that ‘without your health there’s nothing else’ and offers online and in person workshops to convey this message in creative and engaging ways as well as embedding this topic in all her executive and leadership 1:1 and team performance coaching conversations. Dianne’s love of architecture, international foods and geography have her traveling the world where you might also find her long distance hiking, cycling or housesitting in remote areas. Her love for dogs has had her foster over 20 rescue and service guide dogs in both Canada and Australia supporting not for profits and people with physical  disabilities. And some of her creative endeavours include dance lessons and legacy writing. You can find her style to be direct, trustworthy and informative with a touch of fun- loving. Connect with Dianne Dianne would love you to connect with her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianneflemington/ or by becoming a member of the Leadership Longevity Tribe here: https://deft- pioneer-6037.ck.page/71eb0e7d55 Podcast Feed available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Amazon dianneflemington.com

    44 min
  4. Kylee Leota - lessons from adversity, self compassion,  insights through feedback and  holding space for conversations.

    09/25/2024

    Kylee Leota - lessons from adversity, self compassion, insights through feedback and holding space for conversations.

    Kylee Leota joins Brendon Le Lievre to have a coach conversation focussed on  discovering lessons from adversity, self compassion, insights through feedback and holding space for conversations. About Kylee Kylee Leota is the founder and Chief Vision Officer of Elements 4 Success - a global organisation delivering transformational experiences to individuals, teams, and organisations. Earl Nightingale defines success as “the progressive realisation of a worthy goal or ideal”. Kylee wishes to empower people of all ages so that they can develop the confidence, skills, and tools they require to live a life of their design and purpose. She believes that you have the knowledge within yourself to create success and gives you the right tools in your toolbox to help you make these goals and ideals, reality! As a lifelong learner and educator she has taught all ages and stage and sectors of schooling including guest lecturing at tertiary level. Kylee consults to and works collaboratively with, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and other professionals to create sustainable behaviour change for her clients in her coaching role.  “I’m here to accompany you on this journey, providing support, inspiration, and guidance as you strive towards your most meaningful goals. Join me on this transformative journey together, celebrating every step forward as a testament to our shared commitment to personal and professional excellence.” Connect with Kylee m: (+61) 480 118 303 w: www.elements4success.com.au e: admin@elements4success.com.au

    41 min
  5. Irene Riad - Supervision, remaining present and becoming who we are.

    09/11/2024

    Irene Riad - Supervision, remaining present and becoming who we are.

    Irene Riad, PCC joined Brendon Le Lievre for a Coach Conversation focussed on adding different disciplines to our coaching practice to create a space for leadership reflection.  Tips on getting present and staying focussed on the process of who we are becoming rather than purely on outcomes or goals. About Irene Irene is an ICF PCC Executive Coach, Accredited Coach Supervisor, and Organizational Culture Coach who is specialized in emotional intelligence, success mindset, complex trauma recovery, and Jungian depth psychology. She is the founder of SightCET, The Institute of Leadership Authentic Culture, a keynote speaker, and soon to be author for her book – Radical Becoming – coming out by end of 2024. Her coaching and coach supervision journeys weave in the growth of clients’ emotional intelligence and wisdom of the body through different modalities that enable them to go through a deep transformation of their whole human system as leader, team, and organization which mirrors the mind, body, and soul. The outcome of her work is experienced as a renewal of sight to the energetic power we hold within ourselves as well as collectively, to live into our big visions and legacy work. She is deeply fulfilled by empowering others to step into their light and see their unique magnificence in the world. Connect with Irene: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/irene-riad/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sightcet/ Website - https://www.sightcet.com/

    38 min

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Welcome to Coach Conversations, the podcast where thoughtful coaches, leaders, and learners come together to explore what great coaching really looks like in practice. Hosted by Brendon Le Lievre, each episode features rich, honest conversations with experienced coaches who share their approaches, insights, and lessons from the real world. Together, we explore the craft of coaching, the business of coaching, and the inner work that supports sustainable, ethical practice. Whether you are a practising coach, an aspiring coach, a leader using coaching skills at work, or someone curious about personal growth, this podcast is designed for you. Every conversation is an opportunity to deepen your awareness, strengthen your presence, and sharpen your ability to listen, question, and connect. Brendon brings his background in leadership development, supervision, and improv-informed practice to create a space that is reflective, practical, and human. Expect thoughtful dialogue, useful frameworks, and stories that illuminate both the challenges and rewards of coaching. Coach Conversations is for anyone who wants to have better conversations, build stronger relationships, and make a positive impact in their teams, organisations, and lives. To explore more resources and connect with Brendon, visit coachconversations.com.au.