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Helen ONeill
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Welcome to the Coach Write Podcast, where we turn coaching expertise into published pages. I'm Helen ONeill, portfolio career specialist, accredited future of work coach, and author. I'm on a mission to dispel the myths surrounding publishing and inspire more coaches to get their words into the world. Join me as I sit down with the coaching industry's most inspiring authors as we discuss how they went from blank page to finished manuscript. 

  1. The Inside Story: Writing, Rewriting and the World of Internal Coaching with Katharine St John-Brooks

    MAR 4

    The Inside Story: Writing, Rewriting and the World of Internal Coaching with Katharine St John-Brooks

    In this episode, Helen speaks to Katharine St John-Brooks, leadership coach and author of Internal Coaching: The Inside Story, released as a second edition in November 2025. In this episode you'll discover: Why a second edition is never just a few tweaks, and how Katharine and co-author Julia Duncan turned a 10-year-old book into something that feels completely new The co-authoring ground rules that made the collaboration work: who holds the final say, how to preserve a consistent voice, and why mutual accountability is one of the most powerful writing tools available What the traditional publishing proposal process really involves, and why coaches with research or academic work behind them still have significant work to do to reach publication Why evaluating organisations internal coaching programme isn't optional, and why ROI is such an important metric. The value of having a dedicated writing space, wherever that might be (although trendy parts of London are recommended!)   Connect with Helen: Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen  Join the no commitment wait list for the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90 Books: https://amzn.to/3MPS2Lq   Connect with Katharine: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-st-john-brooks-1a07b/ Book: https://amzn.to/4tZtbpb   People and Resources mentioned: https://vivalacoaching.com/ai-in-coaching-glossary/ Global Code of Ethics https://globalcodeofethics.org/ Carol Hart https://coralhart.com/coral-method/ coachwrite.co.uk/blog Insead training https://www.insead.edu/ Miles Downey https://mylesdowney.com/ CIPD https://www.cipd.org/uk/ Oxford School of Coaching and Mentoring (OCM) https://www.theocm.co.uk/educate/coaching-supervision/supervision-coaching-and-mentoring-certificate EMCC https://emccuk.org/ David Lane Personal Development Foundation https://www.pdf.network/ Julia Duncan https://the-dp.co.uk/our-team/julia-duncan/ Royal Overseas club https://rosl.org.uk/ Paul Herdman A Room of One’s Own Virginia Woolf https://amzn.to/400mcyw Cheshire Novel Prize https://cheshirenovelprize.com/

    53 min
  2. Poetry as a Coaching Tool - Ross Nichols on Transformation Through Verse

    FEB 18

    Poetry as a Coaching Tool - Ross Nichols on Transformation Through Verse

    In this episode, Helen is joined by Ross Nicholls — coach, mentor, ICF approved coach educator, and the author and editor of Poetry for Coaching: Transformation Through Verse — to explore the surprisingly powerful role that poetry can play in the coaching room. Helen and Ross discuss: How poetry works as a coaching tool — from evoking awareness and reframing perspectives, to helping clients find clarity, affirmation, and a sense of not being alone The nine ways coaches can use poetry with clients, plus a tenth use: reflective practice for the coach themselves Three poems read live from the collection, chosen for coaches and clients navigating overwhelm The reality of producing an anthology — the stakeholder management, the emotional demands of editing creative work, and the power of a clear vision to keep a collaboration on track Working with a partnership publisher and what that support made possible   Connect with Helen Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen    Connect with Ross: Website: https://www.poetryforcoaching.org Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/990933051982492 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-nichols-pcc-mba-535b4018/ Book: Poetry for Coaching https://amzn.to/4ai2AMk   People and resources mentioned The Dip by Seth Godin https://amzn.to/4ae8E8w    Rumi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumi Leisure by W.H, Davies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leisure_(poem) His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman https://amzn.to/3OnWrpa Swatt Books https://swatt-books.co.uk/about/about-sam-pearce   *some of the links above are affiliate links

    50 min
  3. From Thesis to Book: Dr Benita Mayhead on Duty of Care in Coaching

    FEB 4

    From Thesis to Book: Dr Benita Mayhead on Duty of Care in Coaching

    In this episode, Helen O'Neill speaks with Dr Benita Mayhead, Executive Coach, Coach Supervisor, and Director of Coaching Practice at EMCC UK, and author of ‘Duty of Care in Coaching: A Comprehensive Approach to Navigating the Complexities of Contemporary Practice.’   Benita shares her experience of following a wobbly path to academia that resulted in her completing a doctorate in coaching and mentoring at Oxford Brookes University. She reveals the challenges and insights from transforming her doctoral research into an accessible, practitioner-focused book that serves both professionals in the field and academic programs. Key Topics Discussed: The unexpected path from thesis to published book and why it's not as straightforward as it seems How to unlearn an academic writing style and find your voice The usefulness and discomfort of feedback Choosing a book cover that represents the message within the book Why it's never the right time to write a book; and why you should do it anyway   Connect with Helen: Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen  Join the waitlist for Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90   Connect with Benita: Website: https://benitamayhead.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benita-mayhead-840ab95/  Book: https://amzn.to/4qT7Pb9

    41 min
  4. Turning Your Book Into an AI Agent with Wendy Keir

    JAN 21

    Turning Your Book Into an AI Agent with Wendy Keir

    In this episode, Helen ONeill sits down with Wendy Keir, coach, mentor, and founder of Empower AI, to explore the fascinating intersection of book writing and artificial intelligence. Wendy shares her journey of writing her book #BeMoreWolf: A Survivor's Story, Breaking the Trauma Cycle over eight months, and we debate whether that’s a long time or not! We discuss: Navigating the emotional challenges of writing about personal trauma Her experience of being a writer with dyslexia Lessons learned from self publishing on Amazon How Wendy has transformed her book into an AI agent Ethics and being human in an AI agentic world   Connect with Helen Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen  Join the January 2026 cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90   Connect with Wendy Website: https://wendykier.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendykier/ Book: https://amzn.to/4bCKPrX   Resources mentioned The Creative Penn Podcast https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2026/01/05/2026-trends-and-predictions-for-indie-authors-and-the-book-publishing-industry-with-joanna-penn/

    40 min
  5. The Story Behind the Coach: Kenny Archer on Writing, Healing and Authentic Coaching

    JAN 7

    The Story Behind the Coach: Kenny Archer on Writing, Healing and Authentic Coaching

    In the first episode of 2026, Helen speaks with Kenny Archer business coach and founder of Archer Inspirations. Kenny shares the deeply personal story behind his book, The Story Behind the Coach. We discuss: How to discover your authentic coaching identity. How writing can become a tool for healing The practical approaches that simplify self-publishing Writing from the heart   Resources mentioned: Free weekly newsletter from Helen: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com/signup Coach write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90 Coaching services: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com/services   Connect with Helen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen  Instagram: @helenoneillcoaching   Connect with Kenny: Website: www.archerinspirations.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennyarcher-business-coach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspirationsarcher Book: The Story Behind the Coach: https://amzn.to/4pkhmX2 *some of the links above are affiliate links

    32 min
  6. Ten Tips for Writing an Unputdownable Non-Fiction Book

    12/31/2025

    Ten Tips for Writing an Unputdownable Non-Fiction Book

    In this minisode, Helen shares her top 10 tips for making your non-fiction book un-putdownable. Connect with Helen Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen Join the January 2026 cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90 Resources: People Who Pivot: https://amzn.to/4pdLXFO EMCCUK Events: https://emccuk.org/groups-and-events/events/

    12 min
  7. Helen Hopper - The Art and Psychology of Board Relationships: The Secret Life of Boards

    12/17/2025

    Helen Hopper - The Art and Psychology of Board Relationships: The Secret Life of Boards

    In this milestone tenth episode of the Coach Write Podcast, Helen ONeill sits down with Helen Hopper, co-founder of leadership consulting firm H Cubed and co-author of ‘The Art and Psychology of Board Relationships: The Secret Life of Boards.’ Helen Hopper tells the fascinating story of how a chance conversation around a campfire in Rajasthan led to a four-year journey of researching, writing, and publishing her first book with co-author Joy Harcup. From interviewing 50 board members to navigating the traditional publishing process with Routledge, Helen shares her insights into what it really takes to bring a book to life. In this episode, you'll discover: How to find and work successfully with a co-author, including simple but effective collaboration techniques What to expect when working with a traditional academic publisher The ‘ART’ framework developed for the book Why sometimes the simplest solutions are the most powerful How writing a book can deepen your coaching practice and reconnect you with foundational theory   People and resources mentioned: Coach Write 90 https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90 People Who Pivot by Helen ONeill: https://amzn.to/4oONVvW EMCC UK https://www.emccuk.org Coach Write Blog https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/blog The Power to Choose by Robbie Swale https://amzn.to/4991Rwc  Leaders quest https://www.leadersquest.org/  Helen’s co-author: Joy Harcup Routledge https://www.routledge.com/  The Work Revolution by Jonathan Males https://amzn.to/4pCpGm2  The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami https://amzn.to/3MXei5u  World of books https://www.worldofbooks.com/    Connect with Helen Hopper Website: https://www.hcubed.co.uk/ Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-hopper-h3/ Book: The Art and Psychology of Board Relationships:The Secret Life of Boards https://amzn.to/4acIFyB   Connect with Helen ONeill Website: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen  Join the January 2026 cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90   *some of the links above are affiliate links

    41 min
  8. Carolyn Cowperthwaite - The Grief Book

    12/03/2025

    Carolyn Cowperthwaite - The Grief Book

    In this moving episode of the Coach Write Podcast, Helen speaks with executive coach Carolyn Cowperthwaite about co-authoring ‘The Grief Book’ - a guide for those experiencing loss.   Carolyn shares her journey to becoming an executive coach, and how a kitchen conversation with her neighbour led to a two-year writing collaboration that resulted in a book designed specifically for those ‘middle of the night moments of grief.’ We cover: The emotional journey of writing about grief while processing personal losses Co-authoring strategies and the importance of trust and care between writing partners Why they chose simplicity over academic complexity for their readers The decision not to market a grief book and letting it find its audience organically How community and collaboration can transform the solitary act of writing   People and resources mentioned: Join the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90 Joanna Lott https://joannalottcoaching.com/ The Coaching Crowd Summit https://youtu.be/SZIXOLFren4?si=5SP7PUJDr5FbBQmT EMCC UK https://www.emccuk.org/ Emily Powell https://www.emilypowellstudio.com/ Emily Powell Instagram: @emilypowellstudio   Connect with Carolyn Website: https://cccoachingltd.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-cowperthwaite-61747b141/ Instagram @cccoaching_ukltd Facebook @carolyn.cowperthwaite Book: The Grief Book https://amzn.to/4pvsNeQ

    39 min
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Welcome to the Coach Write Podcast, where we turn coaching expertise into published pages. I'm Helen ONeill, portfolio career specialist, accredited future of work coach, and author. I'm on a mission to dispel the myths surrounding publishing and inspire more coaches to get their words into the world. Join me as I sit down with the coaching industry's most inspiring authors as we discuss how they went from blank page to finished manuscript. 

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  • Creator
    Helen ONeill
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
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