The STRETCH Podcast

Welcome to the second episode in this series exploring creative coaching, featuring me Stephen Brown as your host and the über talented creative coach and EMCC master practitioner, Auriel Majumdar. This is episode is all about when we've gotten it wrong, so strap in for some misadventures in our quest for the perfect creative coaching intervention! You can catch myself and Auriel at the Associ...

And now for something slightly different... Welcome back to the S T R E T C H pod, and welcome to a new series where myself and Auriel Majumdar chat about two things we're hugely passionate about; creativity and coaching. It's something that's emerged for sometime now in my own practice, and Auriel brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion to this topic which we plan on sitt...

Welcome back to another episode of the STRETCH podcast. This month we're exploring a popular sub-set of the coaching industry, concerned with supporting individuals in their career choices. Whether it be a decision about next steps in your career, seeking fulfilment in what you do or exploring areas for professional growth, career coaching can be a really effective way to gain clarity. Link to...

We're back after a little break with a topic that many aspiring and experienced coaches wrestle with, the ability to remain present when working with a coachee. During this discussion, you'll hear Stephen, Lou, Louise and Ali discuss their preparation for coaching sessions as well as how they manage moments of interference. Remember to get in touch with us if there's anything you'd...

We're thrilled to have as our guest for this episode, Beth Clare McManus, coaching psychologist and illustrator from Manchester, UK. As well as being an EMCC accredited Coach/Mentor at Senior Practitioner level, Beth also holds an MSc in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology and has recently completed Stage 1 of the Oxford Brookes Advanced Study in Coaching Supervision Certificate, addin...

We've been away for a while but we're back with some new episodes aiming to create insight and reflection for your coaching practice. In this short episode, our host Stephen Brown previews what's to come in the coming weeks and months. Also, some exciting news - Stephen has collaborated with Auriel Majumdar on Jonathan Passmore's forthcoming book on digital coaching, and in the cha...

Ever wondered where else coaching techniques can be applied, and the value that may bring inside and outside of work?  That's what Lou, Louise, Ali and Stephen unpick in this episode of the STRETCH podcast.   What applications for coaching have you come across which sits outside of a traditional contracted coaching session? We'd love to know your thoughts in the comments, and if you enjo...

In this episode of the STRETCH podcast we’re joined by special guest Paul Williamson, experienced creative coach and Group Head of Talent Development at the Ambassador Theatre group.   During this great conversation Paul speaks passionately about finding his fit as a coach, how he’s used coaching to create a specific culture of leadership within his organisation and how his love of music and...

We're back after a brief hiatus with a bang. The topic of this latest episode of the STRETCH podcast comes from listener Melissa Burrows, who during her coaching programme had this very interesting reflection. If you have any questions or topics you would like our panel of Stephen, Lou, Louise and Ali to tackle, then get in touch ( info@jemcoconsultancy.co.uk ).   Here's a link to the paper b...

In this episode of the STRETCH podcast our regular panel of expert coaches take a deep dive into a useful tool for your coaching toolkit, 'The Wheel of Life'.  Used by many coaches, the wheel of life is a great tool for helping your clients evaluate areas of their life and career, and when combined with great questions and time to reflect can have powerful outcomes.  Join us to find out...

Lou, Louise, Ali and Stephen are back together for this latest episode of the STRETCH podcast discussing a fundamental aspect of any coaching relationship, chemistry. But what is chemistry in coaching, how do you identify it and what impact can it have on the outcomes. Join us to find out, and as always we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. This episode is also available on YouTube , wh...

We're back for Part 2 of our interview with experienced coach, author and Global Director of Consulting at CoachHub, Sam Isaacson.   In this episode we explore how emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning may impact the coaching industry.  Take a journey with us as we explore the future of coaching!   We'd highly recommend getting your hands on a co...

Thrilled to say that for this episode of the STRETCH podcast we've been joined by experienced coach, author and Global Director of Consulting at CoachHub, Sam Isaacson.  This first part of a two part interview has Sam sharing the insights from his book 'How to thrive as a coach in a digital world'.  In this episode we discuss how coaches have had to adapt to the use of technology in rece...

What kind of coach are you? How do you market yourself? Does it matter?   In this episode Stephen, Lou, Louise and Alison discuss having a niche is coaching, and what the benefits and limitation may be. Remember, this episode is also available over on YouTube where you can join in the discussion in the comments. Remember to like, subscribe and switch on notifications so you don't miss our for...

The ICF describes one aspect of coaching presence as being when a coach uses their own intuition and trusts one’s inner knowing. In other words “going with the gut”.   Join Stephen, Lou, Louise and Alison as they define intuition, and how it can be powerful in a coaching conversation.   Remember, this episode is also available over on YouTube where you can join in the discussion in...

Ever wondered what has influenced a professional coach? Is it a model, a technique, a philosophy? Or a mixture of all three? Find out in this most recent episode of the STRETCH podcast.   We'd love to hear what you informs your coaching practice, so please leave some comments below, and remember to like this episode and subscribe for more coaching discussions from Stephen, Lou, Louise & A...

Mindset? Growth or Fixed? Can we change it? If so, what impact will it have. Join us to explore in this and more in this episode of the STRETCH podcast.   Your host is Stephen Brown and he's joined by expert contributors Louise Startin, Louise Presley Turner and Alison Cripps.   To contact the show email us at: info@jemcoconsultancy.co.uk. Did you know you can find this episode over on Y...

In this episode we explore the topical subject of change, and what part of coach can play in that.   Your host is Stephen Brown and he's joined by expert contributors Louise Startin, Louise Presley Turner and Alison Cripps.   To contact the show email us at: info@jemcoconsultancy.co.uk.    Did you know you can also find this episode over on YouTube? Please remember to comment,...

In this episode of the stretch podcast we'll be attempting to convince you of the value of working with a professional coach by debating the answer to the question 'Why do I need a coach?'   Your host is Stephen Brown and he's joined by our regular panel of experts Louise Startin, Louise Presley Turner and Alison Cripps.   To contact the show email us at: info@jemcoconsultancy.co.uk. &nb...

In this episode of the stretch podcast we kick off season 2 by answering the question 'what is coaching?'.   Your host is Stephen Brown and he's joined by expert contributors Louise Startin, Louise Presley Turner and Alison Cripps.   To contact the show email us at: info@jemcoconsultancy.co.uk.   In case you didn't know, we're also available in video form over on YouTube

Welcome back to Season 2. We're also now on YouTube! Thanks to all who've listened and subscribed to this podcast series so far, we've been away for a little while and whilst we're still all about exploring high performance, we're going to focus our attention to the world of professional coaching., In this series we'll explore the world of coaching from the perspective of four experienced practiti...

In this episode our host Stephen Brown is joined by international speaker and best-selling author, Professor Damian Hughes. Damian is an author of eight best-selling business books, including Liquid Thinking, Liquid Leadership, How to Change Absolutely Anything, How to Think Like Sir Alex Ferguson, The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset and The Barcelona Way: Unlocking the DNA of a Winning Culture. H...

Hello and welcome to the STRETCH podcast. In this episode our host Stephen Brown is going to be exploring professional coaching with Ted Campbell. Whilst still a relatively young industry, professional/executive coaching has gained popularity in recent years with business and people leaders recognising the impact it can have on an individual’s performance and that of a wider business. But coaching...

In this episode we’re going to be talking to Miles Cherry, Executive chairman of React - Acting for business. If you’ve been involved in high impact learning and development programmes at certain points in your career, you may have experienced drama-based learning and coaching. Our guest was a pioneer in this area creating his business React back in 1993, when the thought of combining professional...

In this episode we’re going to be finding out what it’s like to run a business in the multi-billion dollar video games industry. Matt Murphy is CEO of Genba Digital, an automated, web based digital logistics platform that bridges the gap between games publishers and retailers globally. He is also Trustee of mental health charity for gamers, by gamers, called ‘Safe in our World’. Matt has spent tim...