The Coaching Clubhouse

Adrian Last

Welcome to The Coaching Clubhouse, where you can relax and listen to 5-15 minutes about the world of coaching. Adrian Last speaks to people who are part of the brilliant, growing world of coaching, from coachees about their experience of being coached, to coaches who give their perspective about coaching, to authors, experts and business leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Jul 21

    Chris Goldson: Coaching confidence and rescuing brilliant people from being beige

    What stops brilliant people from speaking up? For many of us, it isn't a lack of knowledge or expertise. It's confidence. More specifically, it's the story we've been telling ourselves for years. In this episode of The Coaching Clubhouse, Adrian Last sits down with presentation coach and qualified coach Chris Goldson to explore how coaching transformed the way he helps leaders, presenters and teams communicate. Chris spent more than 30 years helping organisations tell compelling stories for brands including the BBC, Virgin Radio, Absolute Radio and ITV. But it was learning to coach that fundamentally changed his approach—not by teaching people what to say, but by helping them discover what was stopping them saying it in the first place. Together they discuss: • Why coaching is different from teaching • The surprising reason most presentation nerves have nothing to do with presentation skills • The stories we tell ourselves that hold us back • How great questions create confidence • Why curiosity beats having all the answers • Chris's philosophy of "rescuing brilliant people from being beige." Whether you're leading meetings, pitching ideas, speaking on stage or simply trying to contribute more confidently at work, this conversation is full of practical insights that every leader can apply. Connect with Chris Goldson 🌐 Goldilocks Ltd: https://www.goldilocks-ltd.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgoldson/ About The Coaching Clubhouse The Coaching Clubhouse is hosted by executive coach and Chief Marketing Officer Adrian Last. Each episode explores coaching conversations, leadership and personal development through honest discussions with coaches, leaders and experts from a wide range of backgrounds. Follow The Coaching Clubhouse on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube, and leave a review if you enjoy the conversation. It really helps more people discover the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chris Goldson: Coaching confidence and rescuing brilliant people from being beige
  2. May 5

    Coaching in Nature: Paul Jefferies on Burnout Recovery, Outdoor Leadership Coaching & Nature Connected Coaching

    In this episode of The Coaching Clubhouse, Adrian Last is joined by executive and team coach Paul Jefferies to explore what happens when coaching moves beyond four walls and into the natural world. Paul shares his personal journey from a high-pressure corporate career and burnout to building a coaching practice rooted in nature, leadership and human connection. Together, Adrian and Paul unpack the principles behind nature connected coaching, how coaching outdoors can unlock new thinking, why teams often open up differently outside, and how nature can act as a powerful co-coach in the conversation. They also discuss Paul’s work with leaders and teams, the growing movement around Nature Connected Coaching Live, and practical ways coaches can start taking conversations outdoors. This is a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about coaching, wellbeing, leadership, embodiment, and the possibilities that open up when we step outside. Topics include: Paul’s personal story and experience of burnoutThe shift from corporate leadership to coaching outdoorsWhat nature connected coaching actually isWhy walking side by side changes the quality of conversationsTeam coaching outdoors and systemic thinking in natureNature as metaphor, mirror and co-coachNature Connected Coaching Live and the future of the field Produced by Adrian Last Coaching. Link to June 2026 event - https://www.henley.ac.uk/events/nature-connected-coaching email coaching@henley.ac.uk or info@natureconnectedcoachinglive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Coaching in Nature: Paul Jefferies on Burnout Recovery, Outdoor Leadership Coaching & Nature Connected Coaching

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Welcome to The Coaching Clubhouse, where you can relax and listen to 5-15 minutes about the world of coaching. Adrian Last speaks to people who are part of the brilliant, growing world of coaching, from coachees about their experience of being coached, to coaches who give their perspective about coaching, to authors, experts and business leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.