Secrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast

Laura Thomson-Staveley & Debbie Green

Ideal for your commute, lunch break or even a well-deserved moment of self-care and development, our 25 minute episodes focus on positive actions to help you thrive and maximise your potential in the ever-evolving workplace, and in life. Join Debs and Lau, your positive cheerleaders bursting with energy and insight to maximise your confidence and success in the changing workplace. Each episode aims to leave you feeling motivated, supported and armed with the tools and practical skills you need to maximise success as we experience the biggest shift in how we work in our lifetimes.  We lift the lid on the real foundations for success in this new world of work. Our weekly episodes remain current and up-to-date and we frequently welcome high-profile guests to keep things fresh and diverse and to tackle topics like leadership, mindset, success, confidence, motivation, team engagement, mental health, self-care, time management, career development, life-work balance and thriving in the newly AI-enabled workplace.  Our monthly newsletter is packed full of tips and quality inspiration material for yourself and your colleagues. You can sign up via our site www.secretsfromacoach.com. If you’d like any more information or to work with us on any of these topics, reach out to us via secretsfromacoach@aol.com, connect via Insta or Facebook and please rate and review so we can reach out and support more people. #sharethesecret 

  1. 2D AGO

    281. Locking In: 1-1 Presence in the Attention Economy

    Send us Fan Mail In a world of constant notifications, endless scrolling and AI-generated everything… what makes someone truly stand out? In this episode, we kick off our Powerful Presence mini-series by exploring what it really means to 'lock in' -  to be fully present, intentional and impactful in the moments that matter. We explore why presence isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room, but about the energy you bring and the space you create for others. In today’s attention economy, your ability to connect, engage and leave a positive emotional imprint is your real differentiator. We introduce the simple but powerful 3–30-3 rule, how the first 3 seconds, 30 seconds and 3 minutes of any interaction shape how you’re experienced and share practical ways to show up with clarity, confidence and purpose. We also explore: The difference between confidence and arroganceWhy “service over duty” transforms how you show up at workHow small moments (like using someone’s name) build instant connectionThe question every leader should ask: What do I want people to feel because I showed up?A grounded, energising listen for anyone who wants to cut through the noise and be remembered for the right reasons. To light up the room on the way in (rather than the way out).

    34 min

  2. MAR 27

    280. Future Proof With a Mentoring Culture

    Send us Fan Mail In the final in our 4-part focus on Mentoring, we dig into why mentoring is a serious advantage in a world where roles are changing fast and teams need to adapt without losing hard-won practical wisdom.  We share how mentoring builds confidence, transfers knowledge across generations, and turns culture into a real engine for collaboration and growth.  Hearing from an incredible range of real life mentors and mentees, we hear how: • mentoring is an enabler to thrive through rapid change and role disruption  • why mentoring is not just for new starters and not a “fix,” it is a growth tool  • knowledge transfer that stops expertise walking out the door  • two-way learning across generations that blends experience with fresh perspective  • cross-functional mentoring to reduce friction and break “them and us” dynamics  • “you’re never too young to lead, and you’re never too old to learn” as the mindset shift  • mentoring as live learning that moves faster than strategy documents  And all it needs, is to simply start by pairing two people and letting it grow

    20 min

  3. MAR 20

    279. How to Be an Extraordinary Mentor

    Send us Fan Mail As part of our focus on mentoring, we explore what separates an extraordinary mentor from someone who simply gives advice. We hear from real voices and practical tips from people who have mentored and been mentored.  We keep coming back to mentoring as a relationship built on curiosity, listening, and consistent commitment that benefits both people and future-proofs the way we work.  We hear how mentors are “a mirror and a map” to reflect and guide. How important it is to contract up front on purpose, expectations, and boundaries. To balance support with stretch and honest feedback.  If a mentoring culture helps transfer knowledge across generations, this is the era to plan in mentoring as a non-negotiable routine.  Even if you haven't been approached to be a someone's mentor, keep an eye out. Who do you think might benefit from your wisdom?

    22 min

  4. MAR 13

    278. Unlocking Talent Via Early Career Mentoring

    Send us Fan Mail In the second episode of our Extraordinary Mentors mini-series, we explore how early-career mentoring turns talent into traction by building confidence, clarity, and judgment. We hear real stories and practical insights from a range of contributors about the powerful role a mentor can play in kickstarting a career. Guests share how mentors open doors, normalise struggles, and balance psychological safety with stretch to accelerate growth. Be inspired by how mentoring helped shape our contributors’ early confidence and direction. A great mentor can act as both mirror and map - offering reflection, guidance, and the human-centred wisdom that rarely appears in a handbook. We also share simple steps for finding and approaching a mentor. Sometimes it starts with something very small: a coffee, a conversation, and a question for someone who inspires you.

    19 min

  5. MAR 6

    277. Maximising Success Through Mentoring

    Send us Fan Mail In this first episode in our 4-part focus on the Magic of Mentoring, we unpack why mentoring is the fastest, most human way to close skills gaps, transfer culture, and build confidence in a time-poor, AI-shaped workplace.  We define mentoring against training and coaching, set boundaries, and share practical ways to start and sustain great partnerships.  Sharing tips for working as ‘colleagues with benefits’ we share practical ways for both the mentor and mentor to maintain good boundaries and maximise time through great conversations.

    29 min

  6. FEB 27

    276. Performing Teams: Maintaining Excellence - Preventing Complacence

    Send us Fan Mail In our fourth and final episode of our Incredible Teams mini-series we explore how to inspire a team to perform - and most importantly maintain high standards of excellence as the default.

    16 min

  7. FEB 20

    275. Team Norming - Establishing Etiquettes and Rules of the Road

    Send us Fan Mail What if the real unlock for high performance isn’t a big idea… but a steady beat? This 4-part mini-series is all about Incredible Teams, using the Tuckman Team Dynamics model as inspiration for creating or sustaining great teamwork. In this episode, we explore the Norming stage of team development- the quiet but crucial phase where discipline, awareness and consistency turn ‘getting by’ into dependable progress. Norming isn’t about being bland or rigid; it’s about establishing the rules of the road so teamwork feels lighter, clearer and more predictable. We discuss why clear standards define what good looks like, how shared awareness helps teams spot pressure points early, and why consistency is one of the greatest enablers of trust. Disagreements don’t disappear, but they resolve cleanly. Feedback feels safer because boundaries are explicit and repair is expected. Roles and handovers are understood, so absences don’t derail momentum. To make norming practical, we introduce Richard Beckhard’s GRIP model,  a simple framework to align Goals, Roles, Interpersonal norms and Processes. Used well, GRIP reduces friction, speeds up onboarding and strengthens new or evolving partnerships. We share how co-creating norms and revisiting them regularly can prevent drift and protect team rhythm. A steady and practical listen for anyone who’s moved through storming and wants to lock in the gains. Because when the rules of the road are clear, teams stop navigating each other and start moving forward together.

    16 min

  8. FEB 13

    274. Storming: Resolving Conflicts and Bringing Teams Along the Journey

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when tension rises in a team? Do you address it directly, or hope it blows over? This 4-part mini-series is all about Incredible Teams, using the Tuckman Team Dynamics model as inspiration for creating or sustaining great teamwork. In this episode, we explore the Storming stage of team development and why conflict isn’t a setback - it’s a signal. When differences surface, expectations clash, or frustration builds, it’s often a sign that people care and are invested. We discuss why avoiding difficult conversations can erode trust over time, and how naming tension early can strengthen relationships rather than damage them. We introduce the Five Ps:  Preparation, Placement, Permission, Process and Partnership - a practical framework to help you handle hard conversations with clarity and compassion. A grounded listen for anyone leading through change, navigating disagreement, or wanting to bring their team along the journey. Because storms handled well don’t break teams, they build them.

    16 min
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Ideal for your commute, lunch break or even a well-deserved moment of self-care and development, our 25 minute episodes focus on positive actions to help you thrive and maximise your potential in the ever-evolving workplace, and in life. Join Debs and Lau, your positive cheerleaders bursting with energy and insight to maximise your confidence and success in the changing workplace. Each episode aims to leave you feeling motivated, supported and armed with the tools and practical skills you need to maximise success as we experience the biggest shift in how we work in our lifetimes.  We lift the lid on the real foundations for success in this new world of work. Our weekly episodes remain current and up-to-date and we frequently welcome high-profile guests to keep things fresh and diverse and to tackle topics like leadership, mindset, success, confidence, motivation, team engagement, mental health, self-care, time management, career development, life-work balance and thriving in the newly AI-enabled workplace.  Our monthly newsletter is packed full of tips and quality inspiration material for yourself and your colleagues. You can sign up via our site www.secretsfromacoach.com. If you’d like any more information or to work with us on any of these topics, reach out to us via secretsfromacoach@aol.com, connect via Insta or Facebook and please rate and review so we can reach out and support more people. #sharethesecret 

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