Love Your Coaching Podcast

In this episode, Charlie meets Julia Bend, Executive Career Transition Coach and founder of Premier Coaching, who works with high-achieving professionals at a crossroads in their careers, helping them reconnect with who they are and move forward with clarity and confidence. Together, they explore career reinvention and the power of coaching to create meaningful change, sharing reflections, stories...

In this solo episode, Charlie reflects on first steps in becoming a coach, reflecting both on his experience and those of coaches he knows. Charlie became a coach in 2007, and has had all the ups and downs that many coaches experience. The training, the looking to establish a coaching business, and all of the choices made in the early days. Main topics discussed in the episode: In this conversatio...

In this solo episode, Charlie introduces the second season of the podcast. He explains that we all have a "day 1" and all know the experience of starting out on our journey to be a coach. The series is wide-ranging, with solo and guest episodes, and the focus is strongly on helping coaches navigate the early days of engaging in coaching. Useful Links From This Episode: Our Website Our courses' dat...

In this end of series episode, Charlie spends some time recapping the whole series. He shares thoughts and ideas about the wonderful guests who have participated, and the important and helpful learnings that have emerged from them. Useful Links From This Episode: Website: https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/   Our courses: https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/course-dates/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi...

In this solo episode, Charlie reflects on his own personal coaching journey, from a new coach in 2007, up until today. He explores those early days, the challenges he had, and the changes he's gone through over the years. Main Topics Discussed in the Episode: In this conversation, Charlie reflects on the very personal and individual experiences that we all have as coaches as we evolve our practice...

Introducing guest and episode In this episode, Charlie meets Emma and Rachel, two school leaders who have experienced the benefit of coaching. They work in a school in Berkshire and have been involved in a coaching programme for some time, so have some insightful comments and opinions. Main topics discussed in this episode: Emma and Rachel were coached by our own Sue Webb, who is a former head tea...

Introducing guest and episode In this episode, Charlie meets Kerri O'Neill, Chief People and Transformation Officer at Ipsos Mori and of course, ILM L7 qualified coach, who champions and supports coaching throughout the organisation. Together, they explore coaching in the context of HR in large organisations, sharing reflections, stories, and practical insights about coaching and personal growth....

In this solo episode, Charlie draws on his experience of seeing over a thousand people train to be coaches, and talks about why people are drawn to learning this skill In this episode, talks about how people gradually go from being interested in coaching, to becoming passionate about it Main Topics Discussed in the Episode: In this conversation, he reflects on what we can learn by thinking about w...

Introducing guest and episode In this episode, Charlie meets John Towers, head at Barrowhills Primary School in Surrey, and twice qualified coach. John has been an advocate for coaching in schools for many years and has managed many coaching related initiatives.   Together they talk about the opportunities for coaching within schools, for the benefit of pupils, teachers and leaders Main Topics Dis...

In this episode, Charlie talks with Hilary Oliver,  MCC coach, ICF coach mentor and 2017 ICF Global Chair. Hilary's contribution to the world of coaching goes back for 20 years and she came to talk to us about her extensive experience. Together, they explore Hilary's background and career, the changes she has seen in her 20 years as a coach and much more. Main Topics Discussed in the Episode: In t...

Introducing guest and episode In this episode, Charlie meets Ros Toynbee, MCC coach and learning and development manager at Ofcom, where she leads on and supports a business wide coaching support programme for this 1400 people strong organisation.  Together, they explore Ros's background and career, the changes she has seen in her 20 years as a coach and much more. Main Topics Discussed in the Epi...

In this solo episode, Charlie reflects on what it is about coaching that organisations appreciate, drawing from his experience as a coach, trainer, and supervisor. He explores [why organisations choose coaching over other similar interventions], offering insights and reflections to help coaches strengthen their confidence, grow their practice, and stay connected to their values. Main Topics Discus...

In this solo episode, Charlie reflects on [why it is that people are drawn to being coached], drawing from his experience as a coach, trainer, and supervisor. He explores [this important question, to help us all understand what it is that attracts people to want to have coaching.] He offers real-world insights and reflections to help coaches strengthen their confidence, grow their practice, and st...

In this solo episode, Charlie reflects on the origins and development of the coaching industry. He explores how coaching first started, how it has developed, and the shape of the coaching sector in 2025. The reflections he has help to understand this great practice that coaches are engaged in Main Topics Discussed in the Episode: In this conversation, Charlie reflects on what the development of th...

In this introductory episode, Charlie welcomes coaches to the podcast channel, shares some thoughts about the channel and what it will be used for. There's a bit of an explainer about each series, the types of topics that will be discussed, and how best to use the podcast. As ever, Charlie's care and enthusiasm for coaching comes through, throughout this intro recording. Useful Links From This Epi...

Welcome to the Love Your Coaching Podcast — a space for thoughtful conversations about coaching, professionalism, learning, and what keeps us connected to this work over time. In this short trailer, Charlie introduces the podcast and shares what you can expect from the series ahead: reflections on why people love coaching, conversations with coaches, clients, and leaders, and honest insights into...