Coaches & Leaders Assemble: The Coaching and Leadership Podcast

In this episode of Coaches and Leaders Assemble , host Laura Royal is joined by the brilliant Hayley Ramm, founder of The Efficient Elephant, for a powerful conversation about mentoring in business and beyond. Hayley shares her own squiggly career journey, from HR and recruitment to self-employment, children's coaching and ultimately to her true passion: business mentoring. With honesty, humour an...

How do you really know if your team feels safe to speak up, make mistakes, or challenge the status quo? In this episode of the Coaches and Leaders Assemble Podcast, Laura Royal dives into the heart of psychological safety and how to spot when it’s missing. Laura will guide you through seven powerful diagnostic questions that every leader should be asking and the subtle signs that might be telling...

In episode 50 of the Coaches and Leaders Assemble podcast Laura Royal introduces the idea of Actifest...her wordination blend of action and manifesting as a way to help people get unstuck and move forward with purpose. Rather than focusing on vague goals or big leaps, this episode explores how asking the right question at the right time can spark clarity, shift energy and lead to meaningful progre...

In this episode of the Coaches and Leaders Assemble podcast, host Laura Royal chats with leadership development specialist and business psychologist Charlotte Angus who also happens to be one of Laura's earliest mentors in the world of learning and development. They dive into the topic of imposter phenomenon, those moments of self-doubt many people experience and why it’s important to understand i...

If you’re thinking about becoming a coach or exploring coach training for the first time, you’ve probably come across a whole mix of terms - certification, accreditation, qualification - and a range of organisations like CMI,...

Great leaders and coaches don’t just provide answers—they ask better questions that unlock deeper thinking, problem-solving, and engagement. In this episode of Coaches and Leaders Assemble , we explore the neuroscience behind powerful questions , including how they activate the brain’s problem-solving centre, reduce psychological threat, and trigger dopamine-fuelled motivation. By understanding ho...

In this episode of Coaches and Leaders Assemble, Laura explores the transformative power of setting intentions and reflection —two simple yet powerful practices that can elevate your leadership, coaching, and decision-making. Whether you’re leading a team, coaching clients, or striving for personal growth, setting daily intentions ensures you show up with clarity, purpose, and impact . Laura break...

Coaching is one of the most powerful tools for personal and professional growth, yet so many misconceptions prevent people from using it effectively. In this episode, we’re busting a good few of the biggest coaching myths, from the belief that coaching is just about giving advice to the misconception that it’s only for executives or underperformers. Laura dives into why coaching isn’t about having...

Welcome to Coaches and Leaders Assemble with me, Laura Royal! In today’s episode, Power Questions That Create Breakthroughs , I’m sharing the one question that changes everything—well, actually, ten! These are the kinds of questions that stop you in your tracks, spark fresh thinking, and help you shift from feeling stuck to making real progress. Great coaching isn’t about giving advice—it’s about...

In this episode of the Coaches and Leaders Assemble Podcast, Laura Royal explores the concept of Relentless Inclusion —why it matters, how it shapes our workplaces, and why it must go beyond a tick-box exercise. Drawing from personal experiences of exclusion, I reflect on the deep human need for connection and belonging and why inclusive workplaces are essential for people to thrive. I also discus...

In this episode of Coaches and Leaders Assemble , we’re exploring the unexpected versatility of coaching where I share how coaching techniques have influenced not just my professional life but also my personal journey—including a tongue-in-cheek story about how it helped me make a significant life decision involving my ex-husband. This episode offers a playful yet insightful look at how the same c...

Join Laura Royal in this episode all about Word of the Year… with a Twist , where we’re reimagining the traditional concept of choosing a “Word of the Year.” Instead of limiting it to January or tying it to New Year’s resolutions, we explore how selecting a focus word can help realign your energy and attention at any point in the year personally and professionally in organisational settings. Wheth...

Welcome to the first episode of the year! In this episode of the Coaches and Leaders Assemble podcast, we dive into the fresh start that January brings. Join me, Laura Royal, as I reflect on the past six months, including the joy of publishing Leaders Assemble and what's coming next from myself and DNA Coach in 2025 and beyond - and don't worry, the podcast is here to stay. I also explore the oppo...

In this episode of Coaches and Leaders Assemble, Laura explores that You Are Not Solely the Person Who Shows Up at Work and the importance of bringing your whole self to work and the benefits of not leaving your home life at the door. Laura delves into why acknowledging and integrating all aspects of our identity can lead to a more fulfilling and productive work experience highlighting how modern...

In this episode of the Coaches and Leaders Assemble podcast titled "Don't Be an Asshat at Work," Laura highlights the issue of psychological safety in the workplace by calling out the outdated command-and-control leadership styles that continue to rear their ugly heads through the demonstration of 'asshattery'. It's time to stop making excuses for people who exhibit toxic behaviours and start dema...

Oh hi there and welcome back to the Coaches and Leaders Assemble podcast. The podcast for all things coaching, leadership, people and culture. Now in this episode I am bearing a little bit of my soul by sharing with you the unhelpful pattern and strategy that I run that can sometimes hinder progress BUT how I've learned to recognise that pattern and use it to my benefit to quite frankly Get Sh*t D...

Welcome back to the Coaches and Leaders Assemble podcast and today’s guest interview episode with the phenomenal Alex Jay Lynam (they/them) from Beyond the Binary and me, Laura Royal (she/her) from DNA Coach.  In this episode Alex who is an Inclusion Practitioner and Consultant guides us through Active Inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ community. One of Alex’s gifts is in showing us how we can GET T...

It's been a wee while hasn't it?  But I am back with Season 3 of the Coaches and Leaders Assemble Podcast. In this short episode, hear a little of what I have been up to since January of this year and all of the mindset blockers that got in the way and what's coming your way for season 3 and beyond. It's great to be back.

Welcome to the decade that is January, ha ha ha, and of course welcome to the Coaches and Leaders Assemble Podcast with your host, Laura Royal of DNA Coach. In this short and sweet episode Laura poses some insightful questions and musings that may help us navigate our way to the end of January and perhaps identify some plans for making change and/or moving forward.    

In this podcast episode of Coaches and Leaders Assemble, host Laura Royal engages in an insightful conversation with Paul Cartwright, the founder of Mantra , shedding light on the critical topic of men's mental health. Paul begins by opening up about his personal struggle with depression, an ongoing battle that has taken various forms over the course of his life. He reflects on the challenges he f...

In this episode of the Coaches and Leaders Assemble podcast, host Laura Royal had the privilege of hosting Cat Paterson to discuss the concept of Quiet Leadership and its four pillars. Cat shed light on how quiet leadership transcends the confines of introversion and outlined four fundamental pillars essential for impactful leadership in any context. Throughout theconversation, Cat emphasised the...

Welcome back to the Coaches and Leaders Assemble podcast where we explore the journey to professional success. In today's episode, we're honored to have Laurie MacPherson, also known as the Career Wing Woman, joining us. Laurie is a seasoned career mentor, LinkedIn strategist, and a passionate advocate for empowering individuals to achieve their career goals.  Join us as Laurie shares her ins...

Today features another of our guest interviews and the fantastic Chris Cook, a Double Olympian, and now an established entrepreneur and keynote speaker. Throughout this episode he shares with Laura the journey through the highs and fair few of the lows of his Olympic career. The main premise of this episode is based around the concept of ‘Keeping things simple’ and this is the part that has audien...

Dive into our latest guest interview podcast episode where we unravel the secrets to crafting an exceptional onboarding experience for your new hires with the incredible Jen Tait from Rise Learning Group. Jen is a seasoned expert in talent development and in this episode she guides us on a journey of her very own onboarding model through the five crucial phases that form the backbone of a comprehe...

In this episode of the Coaches and Leaders Assemble podcast, host Laura Royal engages in a thought-provoking conversation with special guest Anthony Taylor, focusing on the intriguing concept of "Mental Toughness: Making the Invisible Visible." Anthony's journey in entrepreneurship is driven by a deep-rooted desire to improve the quality of management and leadership. He emphasises the profound imp...