Coaching in Focus

Host Joseph Grech sits down with Jenn Fenwick, an accomplished leadership coach specialising in transitions. Jenn shares her journey from a corporate career to launching her own coaching business, inspired by her experiences in sports coaching and overcoming personal challenges. Jenn delves into the core aspects of her coaching practice, highlighting her work with leaders in STEM industries. She d...

In this episode of Coaching in Focus , host Joseph Grech welcomes Georgia Russell, founder of Spinach, to explore the transformative power of coaching in modern organisations. They discuss the shortcomings of traditional learning methods and why coaching is poised to be the future of impactful learning. Georgia shares insights into the unique challenges faced by learners today, the importance of p...

In this episode, our host Joseph Grech is joined by Patrick Mullarkey, an experienced learning and leadership professional who works in startups and scale-ups within the tech sector. Patrick shares his insights into coaching practice and the way that it supports leadership practices and organizational development.  On this episode they: Explore coaching misconceptions, including the belief th...

In this podcast episode, Joseph Grech Chartered Psychologist interviews  Ross McIntosh ,  an organizational and work psychologist specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in the workplace.  Ross explains the way he works with ACT as a coach, ACT being a third-wave cognitive behavioural process focused on enhancing psychological flexibility in clients. He emphasizes it...

On this episode, Joseph Grech speaks to Marwa Farouq, a PCC Leadership Coach and Strategic Advisor from Red Kite Coaching & Consulting. We discuss equity and equality and how these concepts can be integrated into coaching practices. Marwa highlights the importance of self-awareness for both coaches and clients and the need for humility and curiosity when centering equity in coaching sessions....

In this episode, Joseph Grech, Coaching Psychologist, welcomes Ags Galland, a Nutrition and Health Coach, to discuss the concept of mindful ageing and coaching. Ags shares her expertise and experiences in the field, particularly focusing on how nutrition and coaching can support individuals as they age. The conversation explores the importance of self-awareness, making intentional choices, and add...

On this episode we talk to Harriet Burrows, a manager at GateOne, who was recently awarded the Most Influential Woman in Executive Coaching. In this podcast episode, she shares her journey into executive coaching and her passion for making a difference in the field. Join us as Harriet explores the way coaches can support leadership initiatives within organisations. She shares a process she uses th...

On this episode, Helen Wheeler ACC (soon to be Robinson!), founder of  Destinations Coaching  shares her experiences, challenges, and triumphs from her first year in business.  Together with Joseph Grech, Helen explores her motivation for starting a coaching business, the strategies she employed to attract clients, and the importance of building credibility in a competitive coaching...

Welcome to another episode of Coaching in Focus! In today's show, Joseph is in conversation with Fay Wallis from Bright Sky Career Coaching , who shares her insights on creating a successful group coaching program. Fay Wallis is a Career & Executive Coach who specialises in helping HR & People professionals to have successful & fulfilling careers (without working themselves into the gr...

On this episode Joseph is in conversation with Jo Holliday. Jo is a Leadership Coach and Facilitator, helping leaders at all levels in an organisation to show up more authentically to support their teams to flourish. On this episode we discuss the links between leadership and coaching skills and why as a leader or manager of people we have to be able to have meaningful conversations. Jo shares som...

On this episode Joseph is talking to Gemma Rabbini from Coach & Bloom. Gemma is a Career Confidence and Impact coach, helping senior level ambitious women in CX, Marketing and Brand confidently navigate 'squiggly career' moments.  On this episode we discuss the challenge of choosing a coaching niche and ways that Gemma has developed her own. Gemma also talks about having different niches...

On this episode Joseph is in conversation with  Claire Pedrick from 3D Coaching . Claire is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) who has been coaching for over 30 years. She is in demand as a systemic executive coach, mentor coach, coaching supervisor and as a trainer.  Her style is very simple and she is in demand in organisations to develop simplicity in their internal coaches. And...

Irene Broomfield, ACC Coach and founder of Simba Coaching ( https://simba-coaching.com/ ) shares her experience in changing careers and becoming a Coach. Irene has completed the Advanced Diploma in Integrative Coaching with Become and changed direction from being an HR professional to start something new. She did this after a career break and is now an Accredited ICF Career Coach & passionate...

This episode is with the fantastic Laura Ogilvie-Jones ( https://www.lojcoaching.com ) who is a Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coach Federation. On the episode we discuss the way that we can set goals that are meaningful and more holistic. Laura is a qualified Careers Advisor and an Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0) assessor. She specialises in coaching individuals and grou...

Welcome to Season 3 of Coaching in Focus. We kick off this new season with the fantastic Robbie Swale ( https://www.robbieswale.com/ ) who is a coach, writer and fellow Podcaster. On this episode we explore ways how sometimes coaches can get stuck in their practice. What gets in the what for coaches doing what we want to do, i.e. coach? We also explore ways to help you unstuck. What can you do if...

On this episode our host Joseph is in conversation with Catherine Serusclat, a career and personal development coach. Together with Joseph, Catherine discusses ways to develop self-awareness, either as coaches or in our clients. This links in with what she loves in her coaching - seeing people grow, becoming empowered and confident to make change happen in their life.

On this episode we discuss limiting beliefs and ways to overcome these with Anna Manning. Anna is a life coach who specialises in supporting women who have achieved success at work to increase their confidence so that they can do, say and be their authentic self at work. Anna’s clients finish their coaching feeling comfortable to speak up, challenge and lead themselves and their teams to success.

Lauren McQuade from SoulKraft Coaching talks to Joseph about self-compassion. Having overcome challenges with her own mental health in the past, Lauren is committed to helping people build self-awareness to live happy and fulfilling lives. On this episode Joseph and Lauren discussion what self-compassion is and provide you with some ideas how you can develop this skill.

On this episode we are joined by Sean Mullins who is a strategic SEO Consultant and Coach. He has extensive experience supporting individuals and business’ online presence, but also has a background in coaching. He has completed the Diploma in Integrative Coaching and also has qualifications in gymnastics coaching. On this episode he outlines clear, practical ways for coaches to develop their SEO...

Dominic is an experienced life coach specialising in confidence within the LGBTQ+ community. Through his work, clients have the space to work on their confidence, address their relationships, workplace and social interactions. Dominic runs Unity Coaching a LGBTQ+ coaching business where he supports others to be who they want to be giving them a space to be heard and seen. Listen in to th...

On this episode Joseph is talking to Nick Woolley, ICF trained coach and founder of Alba Coaching. Nick focuses on personal development and wellness, working with students up to young adults in their 20s and 30s. He has spent nearly a decade in secondary education where he realised that his passion for supporting people doesn't have to be limited to the 4 walls of a classroom. Listen to this episo...

We are kicking off Season 2 of Coaching in Focus by speaking with Maude Burger-Smith. Maude is a passionate women's coach supporting tired, weary women identify and change the cycles of overwhelm and overwork so that they can thrive again.

On this episode we discuss some of the practical challenges and considerations a new coach needs to think about when launching their business. Our guest is Steven McCormick, an ICF-trained Coach, L&D expert and founder of New Road Coaching. He provides an integrative online coaching service offering fully personalised programmes that support people reach their chosen outcomes. Tune in to find...

Joseph is in conversation with Maureen who is a Digital Confidence Coach and Trainer. The episode focuses on how coaching skills sit at the heart of many L&D activities including training and mentoring and Maureen provides practical ways how she uses these skills in her training sessions. The idea that even in training, focusing on just the task and imparting knowledge is not enough cuts acros...

On this episode we discuss wellbeing coaching, its benefits and Marie’s experience. Marie is an ICF Trained Coach and started her working life as a Biology teacher and then moved into L&D for the NHS. As founder of a wellbeing training and coaching business she combines non-directive coaching with wellbeing information as required. Marie has certificates in nutrition, exercise, counselling and...