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Establishing a Coaching Agreement
At the beginning of any coaching engagement or conversation it is essential for both the coachee and coach to establish an agreement and understanding of the coaching process, the objectives, the expectations and commitments involved. In this episode,...
An Introduction to Powerful Coaching Questions
As a coach, the ability to ask the right question at the right time is a skill that coaches can always work on and develop. In this episode, Tom and Paul explore three different types of question that coaches can use to help their coachees think more...
Speaking as a Coach
In this episode, Tom and Paul discuss and share their thoughts and ideas around speaking effectively as a coach. As a coach, it is essential that we are mindful about the way we communicate with our coachees. Our job as a coach is to lead people towards..
Developing trust and Intimacy as a coach
In this episode, Paul and Tom explore the importance of developing trust and intimacy as a coach. They also explore strategies that help to create a psychologically safe environment whereby the coachee will feel safe and comfortable to openly share ...
Dealing with stress in uncertain times
In this episode, Tom and Paul explore how the current situation (COVID-19) causes underlying stress. They discuss and share key stress management strategies that are based upon neuroscience. Stress can dramatically impact the way that we think and feel...
Coaching and Developing a Growth Mindset
In this episode, we explore the differences between a fixed and growth mindset. We also discuss the impact of different mindsets on the coaching process and the importance of developing a growth mindset as a coach.
Listening as a coach
Listening is one of the key skills required for being an effective coach. In this episode, Tom and Paul discuss different levels of listening and they apply to coaching! If you are interested in becoming a coach or further develop your skills as a...
The Learning Journey - The process of acquiring and learning a new skill or behaviour
In this podcast, Tom and Paul discuss the learning journey that people go through when acquiring or developing a new skill or behaviour. Tom and Paul explore and break down the four psychological states involved in the process of progressing from...
The history of coaching and the positive influence of the ICF
In this episode Tom Yates and Paul Marks discuss the history and evolution of professional coaching and the importance of having a framework and professional competences and ethics for the coaching profession.