The Coaching Inn

Today Claire Pedrick MCC meets Claire Fitzsimmons to hear about her path from art curator to emotional wellbeing advocate. That love of spaces and care to make spaces work blends into her work now in wellbeing and emotions coaching. Hear how her diverse experiences shape her holistic health approaches. Claire offers practical insights for balancing inward self-connection with outward community eng...

Claire Pedrick talks with Naomi Regan and Lynsey Kitching who explore how everyday conversations shape effective leadership. Hear about their insights from writing their book, Beyond Small Talk, and how simple, meaningful exchanges can transform team dynamics and how leadership lands.   Contact: Contact Lynsey and Naomi  through Linked In  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynseykitching-leadershipexper...

Discover the power of solo travel as Claire Pedrick talks to Tsvety Roo. Practical insights on overcoming fears, building meaningful connections, and turning travel into a purposeful business.    Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just considering stepping out alone, this episode offers clarity and encouragement to embrace the journey!   Tsvety Roo’s story began with loneliness and grew into se...

Ana Paula Nacif, Carolyn Mumby and Suzanne Triggs join Claire Pedrick to talk about how transformational coaching is beyond traditional corporate settings, and its potential for social good. Hear perspectives from people dedicated to expanding coaching's reach into community, social, and systemic challenges.   Website: https://www.coaching4socialimpact.com/ Conference:  Fri 26 Jun  |  Nexus - Univ...

In this episode, Nate Amidon joins Claire Pedrick to share his journey from Air Force pilot to agile coach, highlighting the importance of transferable skills and the challenges of career transition.    His story offers valuable insights on navigating change, building new expertise, and effectively marketing in a different sector. Military skills like leadership, problem-solving, and decision-maki...

Zuzana Mukumayi Filipova joins Claire Pedrick to talk about her journey into coaching and the work she does with foreign partners.    [Note from Claire: Most coach training and development is expensive.  At 3D we try and make ours affordable based on the sector you work in. When you charge what people can afford it’s tough. So Zuzana is doing a fundraiser for the next part of her coach training wi...

At the end of National Poetry Writing Month, today’s episode explores how neurodiversity shapes creativity, coaching, and business. Kate Jenkinson joins Claire Pedrick to share her journey to integrating poetry and neurodivergence into her coaching practice and highlights the power of language and imagery in understanding ourselves and others.   Resources: TEDx Talk Poetry Never Abandons Us. https...

In this episode, Annie Lee and Claire Pedrick explore mastery beyond skills—focusing on the being not the boxes. Annie reveals how silence, quiet, and self-awareness are what foster genuine connection. It’s a reminder that mastery is an ongoing, evolving process.   Join Claire and Jackie Haywood for Mastery In The Making on Tuesday 28th April 16.00-17.00 (UK) https://buytickets.at/3dcoaching/20676...

In this episode, neurodivergent leader Lucy Pedrick talks with Nathan Whitbread about her take on authentic and inclusive leadership. She shares the questions she uses to understand people's stories, energy needs, and inclusion requirements—highlighting that leadership isn't about intuition but intentional conversation.   What do you want me to know about your story? What approaches to leadership...

In this episode, Claire Pedrick talks to Judy Reith and  explores resilience, the power of community, and reinventing purpose in later life. Judy shares her personal journey through grief, rediscovery, and activism, illustrating how life's curveballs can open new avenues for meaning and connection.   Key insights: The concept of Act 3 as a stage for rediscovering purpose after 55 How grief can be...

Today’s episode dives into the transformative power of Deep Listening, exploring how it can revolutionize coaching, leadership, and personal relationships.    Emily Kasriel joins Claire Pedrick to talk about her journey from radio journalism to decoding what it truly means to listen deeply — and how this skill can lead to meaningful change.   In this episode Emily shares her eight key steps of Dee...

Natalie Miller-Snell joins Claire Pedrick to talk about her move from construction to coaching, the importance of trusting yourself, and the process of gathering her stories into a book.   Listen to how understanding your inner voice and harnessing your experiences can lead to personal growth. The parallels between building in construction and coaching: starting with a concept and navigating a non...

If you thought coaching had to be serious to be effective, meet Jill Salzman — who decided to write a coaching book as a graphic novel. A comic-style book about mindset blocks, fears, and what it really means to coach. Her purpose? To show that coaching isn’t just deep thinking — it’s also fun, relatable, and human. She wanted to challenge the idea that we need to be overly serious or “professiona...

In today’s episode, Robbie Swale joins Claire Pedrick to share the journey behind his new book, The Power to Choose, revealing how patience, reflection, and authenticity shape meaningful work and personal growth. Whether you're writing, coaching, or navigating life's uncertainties, Robbie offers practical wisdom on holding long-term goals and embracing inevitable shifts.   You can get the book her...

This is (now) the first of an occasional series of open table episodes where Claire Pedrick and Jackie Haywood talk about mastery and simplicity in coaching. They share insights on letting go of perfectionism, embracing vulnerability, and cultivating a presence that fosters genuine connection. This conversation challenges the idea that mastery is a destination and highlights the importance of ongo...

‘Where words fail, music speaks’   Explore how jazz improvisation and extemporization can deepen our coaching. Join musician and coach Paul Douglas as he shares insights with Claire Pedrick on responsiveness, creativity, and presence - showing that improvisation is a vital skill for coaches and life itself. Key Topics: The difference between improvisation and extemporization in music and coaching...

How can those epiphany moments transform coaching and spiritual guidance? Elizabeth Stewart joins Claire Pedrick to share her journey, insights, and practical tools to foster deep breakthroughs in the people we coach,  and in ourselves. The difference and overlap between spiritual direction and coaching What is an epiphany moment and why it's a powerful catalyst for change How to create an environ...

Chris Paterson emailed Claire Pedrick:   I wonder if there is a podcast around the title “What can’t I bring to supervision?” which could be interesting to explore. My sense is that lots of coaches will have things that would be valuable for them to discuss but they either don’t trust their supervisor enough or don’t feel they would be allowed to discuss things that might not be directly related t...

Discover how doubts can be transformed from obstacles into catalysts for growth, innovation, and stronger leadership. In this episode, Jenny Williams comes to The Coaching Inn to talk to Claire Pedrick about her journey from accidental coach to author of Brilliant Doubt, exploring how embracing doubt can lead to better decision-making and organizational safety.   Key Topics: From sales to coaching...

Today we turn the tables at The Coaching Inn as Claire becomes the guest and Becki Barrett, Cristina Matei and Anna Hewitt ask the questions. We explore the transformation, challenge and being real in coaching. And how personal experiences, both positive and difficult, shape our coaching style and effectiveness. The conversation highlights the importance of making our work our own and the value of...

Today, Emma Bell talks to Claire Pedrick about moving from therapist to coach. She discusses the impact of her cancer diagnosis during the pandemic and how it shaped her approach to coaching, particularly in supporting those who are childless not by choice. Emma is passionate about the importance of creating safe spaces for conversations and the role of walking in her coaching practice.   Takeaway...

In this episode of The Coaching Inn, Claire Pedrick talks with Peter Turner about his journey from teaching to coaching. Peter shares insights into the transition from education to the corporate world, and the difference it makes to focus on strengths rather than weaknesses.    He talks about the challenges teachers face when moving into coaching and the value of understanding our own value. This,...

Sheela Hobden comes to The Coaching Inn to talk about the work she is doing connecting wellbeing and coaching. She talks about her research on the impact of coaching on wellbeing, highlighting the importance of evidence-based practices. We explore the metaphor of coaching as a vehicle, emphasizing the need for regular checks on personal wellbeing.    Sheela also introduces her framework TRAVEL: Tu...

Today, founder of Lightbulb Moments Coaching and Events. Johnny Craike comes to have a chat at The Coaching Inn with Claire Pedrick.   He shares his journey to coaching and the pivotal role of his mentor, Linda, in recognizing his natural coaching style. We talk about the importance of connecting people and the human side of work, and his passion for creating games and activities for organizations...

A deep dive into the art of coaching today with Claire Pedrick, Ruth Bennett, and Zoe Dickinson, focusing on the power of presence, being real, and partnership in coaching sessions. The conversation explores why the role question in STOKeRS matters - and why we have simplified most of the STOKeRS questions over time.   Useful Links:   Mentor Coaching with 3D https://www.3dcoaching.com/mentor-coach...