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MentorMeet Stories shares real conversations with coaches and mentors from diverse fields on the MentorMeet.com platform, exploring how people grow, adapt, and unlock their potential. Each episode dives into the human side of performance, mindset, and change, offering thoughtful perspectives and practical takeaways from professionals who help others reach their next level. Brought to you by MentorMeet.com, a platform that connects people with expert coaches and mentors across industries and disciplines.

  1. 4d ago

    What Is Your Identity Outside Of Your Title - MentorMeet Stories

    In this episode of MentorMeet Stories, Jennifer Layburn, Nadia Mahmood and Mo Khan explore professional identity, authenticity and what it means to understand who you are beyond your job title. They discuss how easily we become defined by our professional roles, why people can carry the expectations of previous positions into new responsibilities, and how titles and uniforms can influence the way others perceive us. The conversation also explores the difference between adapting to different environments and feeling pressured to perform, and why knowing when your usual way of operating is no longer serving you matters. Jennifer, Nadia and Mo reflect on the pressure to meet expectations, the impact of other people's perceptions on confidence, and how coaching can help people recognise their values, strengths and identity beyond work. A thoughtful conversation about self-awareness, professional identity and remembering that there is more to you than the role you play. Connect with Jennifer Layburn, Nadia Mahmood and Mo Khan: https://mentormeet.com/profiles/jennifer-layburn/ https://mentormeet.com/profiles/dr-nadia-mahmood/ https://mentormeet.com/profiles/mo-khan/ Find more coaches and mentors: https://www.mentormeet.com

    What Is Your Identity Outside Of Your Title - MentorMeet Stories

  2. Oct 4

    The World of Coaching Is Changing: What Coaches Need To Know - MentorMeet Stories

    In this episode of MentorMeet Stories, Jennifer Layburn sits down with Clare Walker, MCC transformational coach, coach supervisor and global corporation lead for coaching and mentoring, to explore the changing world of coaching and what coaches need to pay attention to. Clare shares what she's seeing as sessions get shorter and time gets tighter, and how coaches can still go deep quickly without losing the silence that makes coaching work. She gives her take on the AI debate, including why people are trying AI coaching and then returning to human coaches, where AI genuinely helps, and the ethical questions around consent, confidentiality and client data. The conversation also covers recent changes to ICF accreditation, whether credentials matter to clients and organisations, how younger professionals are shifting coaching towards a blend of coaching and mentoring, and why mentor coaching and supervision are essential for keeping coaches safe and sane. A thoughtful conversation for coaches, mentors, supervisors and anyone commissioning coaching in a fast-changing world. Connect with Clare and Jennifer: Clare Walker: https://mentormeet.com/profiles/clare-walker/ Jennifer Layburn: https://mentormeet.com/profiles/jennifer-layburn/ Find more coaches and mentors: https://www.mentormeet.com

    The World of Coaching Is Changing: What Coaches Need To Know - MentorMeet Stories

  3. Sep 6

    Rethinking How We Work Disability, Inclusion & Coaching | MentorMeet Stories

    In this episode of MentorMeet Stories, Jennifer Layburn sits down with disability coach and inclusive leadership coach Michelle Scicluna to explore how we think about disability, inclusion and the world of work. Michelle shares her experience of acquiring a disability while working at the Financial Times and how that experience changed the way she approached work, identity and performance. She explains why disability isn't always visible, why the same support won't necessarily work for everyone, and why being disabled should not mean being defined by what others assume you can or cannot do. The conversation explores the medical, charity and social models of disability, Michelle's Disability Force framework, and the role coaching can play alongside medical and workplace support. Jennifer and Michelle also discuss reasonable adjustments, organisational culture, disability-informed coaching, lived experience and the importance of helping people understand and articulate what they need to perform at their best. A thoughtful conversation about inclusion, agency and creating the conditions for people to thrive at work. Connect with Michelle and Jennifer: Michelle Scicluna : https://mentormeet.com/profiles/michelle-scicluna/ Jennifer Layburn: ⁠https://mentormeet.com/profiles/jennifer-layburn/⁠ Find more coaches and mentors: ⁠https://www.mentormeet.com⁠

    Rethinking How We Work Disability, Inclusion & Coaching | MentorMeet Stories

  4. Aug 2

    Working Hard Isn’t Working | Career Acceleration & Coaching | MentorMeet Stories

    In this episode of MentorMeet Stories, Jennifer sits down with Mo Khan, enterprise agility coach, Forbes Coaches Council member, and co-founder of MentorMeet, for a conversation about what actually accelerates growth, at work and beyond it. Mo shares his Three Pillars way of thinking: technical skill, soft skills, and knowing how to navigate the room you're in. Using career as the lens, they explore why "work smarter, not harder" often misses the point, why interpersonal fluency rarely gets taught directly, and why coaching and mentoring still get treated as remedial support rather than the acceleration path they actually are, in careers and in life. The conversation moves from the workplace into something more personal: a health scare in his late 30s, the mentor who kept asking him "why not you?", and the Cambridge application Mo almost didn't send. It's a look at the parts of growth that don't show up on a CV, and why so few people talk about them openly. This episode is useful for anyone thinking about how to grow faster, whether in their career or their wider life, how to read the unwritten rules of the environments they're in, or how coaching and mentoring can shortcut years of trial and error. Connect with Mo Khan: https://mentormeet.com/profiles/mo-khan/ Connect with Jennifer Layburn: https://mentormeet.com/profiles/jennifer-layburn/ Find more coaches and mentors at MentorMeet.com: https://www.mentormeet.com

    Working Hard Isn’t Working | Career Acceleration & Coaching | MentorMeet Stories

  5. Jul 5

    The Acting Lesson Every Person Needs | MentorMeet Stories

    In this follow-up episode, MentorMeet coach Joshua Roche, a speech coach and theatre director for the Royal Shakespeare Company, returns to speak with fellow MentorMeet coach Dr Joanna Bagniewska, a lecturer at Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford. Following their first conversation on storytelling and how to keep people listening, this episode explores what happens when we actually stand up to speak. Drawing on Joshua's experience directing theatre and training actors, the discussion examines how acting principles can help us communicate with greater authenticity, confidence and presence. The conversation explores why everyone performs in different situations, how performance anxiety affects communication, why trying to look confident can have the opposite effect, and how breath, pauses and intention can help speakers feel more natural and connect more effectively with an audience. Whether you're giving presentations, leading meetings, teaching, interviewing, pitching ideas or simply looking to become a more confident communicator, this episode offers practical techniques that can be applied straight away. Connect with Joshua Roche: https://mentormeet.com/profiles/joshua-roche/ Connect with Dr Joanna Bagniewska: https://mentormeet.com/profiles/dr-joanna-bagniewska/ Find more coaches and mentors at MentorMeet.com: https://www.mentormeet.com

    The Acting Lesson Every Person Needs | MentorMeet Stories

  6. May 31

    The Chairman’s Advice Nobody Tells You Early Enough | MentorMeet Stories

    In this episode, MentorMeet mentor Ken Andrew speaks with MentorMeet coach Susannah Chambers about the career and leadership lessons people are often not told early enough. Drawing on experience across multiple industries and from building and exiting three businesses of his own, Ken shares what he has learned from mentoring senior leaders, executives, and business owners through periods of growth, change, and major decisions. The conversation explores trust in mentoring, building visibility inside organisations, understanding stakeholders, listening for what is not being said, and helping people move beyond the immediate problem to uncover what they really want next. Along the way, Ken reflects on real mentoring examples, including helping leaders gain influence, navigate career progression, and make decisions that align with both professional and personal goals. Connect with Ken Andrew: https://mentormeet.com/profiles/ken-andrew/ Connect with Susannah Chambers: https://mentormeet.com/profiles/susannah-chambers/ Find more coaches and mentors at MentorMeet.com: https://www.mentormeet.com

    The Chairman’s Advice Nobody Tells You Early Enough | MentorMeet Stories

  7. May 3

    How to Speak So People Keep Listening | Storytelling Tips

    In this episode, MentorMeet coach Joshua Roche, a speech coach and theatre director for the Royal Shakespeare Company, speaks with fellow MentorMeet coach Dr Joanna Bagniewska, a lecturer at Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford, about how to speak clearly, hold attention, and make ideas easier to follow. Drawing on his work in theatre, Joshua explains how simple storytelling techniques can improve everyday communication, from conversations with family and friends to workplace discussions, presentations, introductions and elevator pitches. The conversation explores why people lose interest when speaking becomes too flat or over-detailed, how to use three-act structure, why “show, don’t tell” matters, how to create a stronger hook, and why the middle of what is said often matters most. Connect with Joshua Roche: https://mentormeet.com/profiles/joshua-roche/ Connect with Dr Joanna Bagniewska: https://mentormeet.com/profiles/dr-joanna-bagniewska/ Find more coaches and mentors at MentorMeet.com: https://www.mentormeet.com

    How to Speak So People Keep Listening | Storytelling Tips

  8. Apr 5

    Full Throttle Leadership: Lessons from the Fast Lane | Engineering Leadership, Motorsport & Technical Teams | Coaching Engineers, Strengths-Based Management & Resilience | MentorMeet Stories

    ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP & MOTORSPORT | Full Throttle Leadership: Lessons from the Fast Lane   MentorMeet Stories is a mentorship podcast for engineers and technical leaders seeking inspirational mentorship on leadership transitions.This mindset mentor podcast features engineering coaches sharing insights on building high-performing technical teams.   Episode: How engineers transition to leadership, why Formula1 teaches resilience under pressure, and how to blend technical expertise with coaching. Nick Henry, Engineering Director and executive coach withmotorsport background, shares 20 years transitioning from hands-on Formula 1 composites engineering to senior leadership while earning Henley Business School coaching certification. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: For engineers transitioning to leadership, technicalmanagers leading teams, engineering directors balancing strategy with detail, motorsport professionals under pressure, small business technical leaders, managers of former peers, and anyone blending technical expertise with people development. GUEST: Nick Henry Engineering Director, executive coach. Mechanical engineering degree Southampton University. Formula 1/motorsport background. 20 years experience from hands-on composites to senior leadership. Henley Business School executive coaching. Own consultancy: engineering consulting + coaching.Part-time Engineering Director composites company. https://mentormeet.com/profiles/nick-henry/  HOST: Alan Arnett Thinking partner and coach, 30+ years transformation experience. https://mentormeet.com/profiles/alan-arnett/   EPISODE LENGTH: 46 minutes   THREE TAKEAWAYS: 1. "Round pegs in round holes": Understand whopeople are and what they enjoy. Structure teams so everyone operates to strengths most of the time. 2. Use three engineering questions for clarity: What's theproblem we're solving? What's the outcome we're aiming for? What options do we have? 3. Take walks for clarity: Stepping away isn't wastedtime—it naturally files buzzing thoughts and creates clarity on what needs to happen next. 🎧 Also on YouTube and YouTube Music 🌐 Find engineeringcoaches: https://www.mentormeet.com Browse profiles: https://mentormeet.com/profiles/ 📱Instagram.com/mentor_meet_ | LinkedIn.com/company/mentor-meet |TikTok.com/@mentormeet ABOUT THIS MENTORSHIP PODCAST: MentorMeet Stories features mentors and coaches. Episodesexplore engineering leadership, technical management, and professional growth.Inspirational mentorship and educational mentorship grounded in livedexperience—not theory.  New episodes every first Monday of the month. KEYWORDS: #MentorshipPodcast #MentorshipStories#MindsetMentorPodcast #BusinessMentorship #InspirationalMentorship #EducationalMentorship #EngineeringLeadership #TechnicalLeadership #Motorsport#Formula1 #EngineeringManagement #ExecutiveCoaching #TeamBuilding #Resilience #StrengthsBased #CareerTransition #TechnicalTeams

    Full Throttle Leadership: Lessons from the Fast Lane | Engineering Leadership, Motorsport & Technical Teams | Coaching Engineers, Strengths-Based Management & Resilience | MentorMeet Stories
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MentorMeet Stories shares real conversations with coaches and mentors from diverse fields on the MentorMeet.com platform, exploring how people grow, adapt, and unlock their potential. Each episode dives into the human side of performance, mindset, and change, offering thoughtful perspectives and practical takeaways from professionals who help others reach their next level. Brought to you by MentorMeet.com, a platform that connects people with expert coaches and mentors across industries and disciplines.

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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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