MAR 2

Damien Hughes - generative listening, presence and the value of letting go.

Summary: In this episode of Coach Conversations, Brendon Le Lievre is joined by Damien Hughes for a thoughtful and honest exploration of what great coaching really looks like in practice. Together, we discuss the role of curiosity and silence, and why coaching is a core leadership capability rather than a specialist skill. The conversation dives into powerful themes including: Generative listening and self-awarenessThe role of presence in coaching conversationsWorking with uncertainty and not knowingLetting go of outcomes and agendasNavigating self-doubt and questions of valueWhen, and how, to share models and frameworksBrendon and Damien also explore the tension many coaches experience between wanting to add value and learning to trust the client’s thinking process. This is a reflective, practical, and encouraging conversation for coaches, leaders, and anyone interested in developing deeper listening and more meaningful conversations. Damien's Bio: Damien Hughes established Enlighten Leadership in 2019, after 16 years in the University sector, to share his passion for learning. Damien has translated his leadership experience into powerful coaching conversations. He has facilitated leadership and management programs since 2017. His facilitation and coaching approach draws on adult learning principles that empower people to navigate their learning experience. His coaching encourages a critical reflective practice necessary for growth. He synthesises theory with practice in meaningful and adaptable ways. And while qualifications are not everything, it's nice to know that Damien's passion has emerged from a dedication to learning. Qualifications: Master of Business Leadership | Bachelor of Business Studies | Cert IV Training & Assessment AAssociate Certified Coach (ACC ICF)IECL Executive Leadership coach (Level 2)Neuroleadership Brain Based Conversational Skills AGSM Adaptive Leadership program Connect with Damien via: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damienjhughes/ Website: https://www.enlightenleadership.com/

43 min

03/13/2025

Supervision Series #3: Engaging with risk in coaching.

In this episode of The Supervision Series, Brendon Le Lievre explores risk in coaching. How we engage with it, what influences our risk tolerance, and ultimately, who decides the right level of challenge in a coaching session. Brendon discusses: When to push and when to hold back The impact of our own biases on risk-taking Practical strategies for gauging and adjusting risk in sessions Plus, reflective questions to help you explore your own approach to risk in coaching. Tune in to deepen your coaching practice.

10 min

02/26/2025

Supervision Series #2 - Coaching presence - How to stay present and recover when we're distracted

Supervision Series #2: Am I Truly Present in Each Coaching Conversation? Podcast Summary: Presence is one of the most powerful tools a coach can develop, yet it’s easy to lose focus amid distractions, pressure, and our own internal dialogue. In this episode of Coach Conversations: The Supervision Series, we explore what it truly means to be present in a coaching session. How do we prepare ourselves mentally and emotionally before a session? What pulls us away from presence? And when we do get distracted, how can we return? We’ll reflect on the challenges of staying engaged, explore practical strategies to deepen presence, and consider how supervision can support us in strengthening this foundational coaching skill. Connect with Brendon on LinkedIn or via coachingsupervision.com.au

16 min

02/19/2025

Supervision Series #1 - What is Coach Supervision?

In this first episode of The Supervision Series, we explore what coaching supervision is and why it matters. Many coaches work in isolation, but who is supporting them? Supervision provides a reflective space to deepen practice, navigate ethical challenges, and enhance impact. I discuss different forms of supervision—one-on-one, group, and peer—and the benefits of each. This series will introduce reflective questions designed to challenge assumptions and elevate coaching practice. Join me as we embark on this journey of self-awareness, growth, and professional development. Next episode: How do I ensure I’m fully present with my clients? For more on coaching supervision, visit coachingsupervision.com.au.

9 min

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

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

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

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

Coach Conversations Podcast

Episodes

Damien Hughes - generative listening, presence and the value of letting go.

Supervision Series #3: Engaging with risk in coaching.

Supervision Series #2 - Coaching presence - How to stay present and recover when we're distracted

Supervision Series #1 - What is Coach Supervision?

Rob Hills - Mindfulness, Leadership, and Sustainable Success

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

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

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

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