Coaching Voices: The Association for Coaching Podcast

In this episode, Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong begin their conversation identifying what a team is as opposed to a group, what competencies are, and how they create a framework for good practice. Using a Team Coaching Wheel created by Georgina, they look more closely at specific team coaching competencies, such as a 'focus on relationships in the system' and 'working with power and authorit...

In episode two of our Team Coaching series, Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong take a deeper dive into what they understand real team coaching to be. They re-examine what the core of coaching is about,   and look at what can happen when a coach shifts from one-to-one coaching to working with teams.   Join us as they discuss the different phases that occur in team coaching and explain the Team Co...

Welcome to the first episode in our new podcast series on team coaching. Our two hosts, Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong of the Team Coaching Studio, will be holding informative conversations to share their expertise and passion for this topic. In this first episode, they explain why team coaching is becoming a necessity in creating real change in how teams and leaders work, and why they belie...

Join us for this heart-warming and inspiring conversation with our four podcast hosts of 2022: Claudia Day, Rob Lawrence, Maxine Bell and George Warren. Listen as they reflect on their experiences as hosts – what drove them to become hosts, what the experience was like and the incredible ripple effects from it. The conversation broadens out into developments in coaching that are reflected in the p...

In our final episode, celebrating 20 years of the Association for Coaching, our host Rob Lawrence is joined by the CEO and Co-founder of the AC, Katherine Tulpa and Gina Lodge, the AC Area Chair of the UK, Africa and India as they look forward to the future and the focus of the AC. They acknowledge that the world we live in is changing more rapidly than ever and the place coaching has in creating...

In this penultimate episode of our AC at 20 series, our host Rob Lawrence is joined by Geoffrey Abbot, AC Global Advisory Panel member; Ian Mitchell, Chair of the AC Northwest Europe area and part of the Supervision SIG; and Victoria Leath, AC's Head of Corporate Membership & Accreditation and Head of International Growth. Drawing on their own experiences as well as literature and theory, these th...

This week our host, Rob Lawrence, is joined by two regional chairs from opposite sides of the world: Eva Chan is the regional chair for Greater China and Jacqueline Scannell the regional chair for Ireland. Despite coming from two very different cultures they share a common passion for coaching and connection, both locally and globally. Learn about the fascinating differences, opportunities, and ch...

In this episode, we welcome Anita Sauvage, the AC's Regional Chair of France, and Dr. Umut Ahmet Tarakci, Founder and Regional Chair of AC Turkey. Anita and Umut join our host, Rob Lawrence to share their personal and cultural experiences of coaching in their countries and how the AC is supporting their efforts. In this warm and fascinating conversation, Umut and Anita take us on the evolutionary...

In this podcast episode, we hear from three passionate coaches from across the AC's global community. Our host, Rob Lawrence, is joined by Sarah Tennyson, AC Regional Chair USA, East Coast; Michael Cullen, AC Regional Co-Chair Canada and Oliver Johnston, who was the AC Inaugural Chair of Ireland and is a member of the Global Advisory Board as well an AC Ireland lifelong honorary member. In this en...

Our 20-year celebration continues as our host, Rob Lawrence is joined by Hetty Einzig, the AC's Strategy Director of Publications and Executive Editor of Coaching Perspectives magazine; Ian McDermott, AC Ambassador for Innovation and Collaboration; Smaranda Dochia, Director of Digital Learning and Podcasts, and David Rothauser, a contributor to AC Group Supervision Cohort groups. As leaders in the...

Three incredible coaches: Jane Upton, Head of Accreditation and Standards for the Association for Coaching in Spain, Adrian Green, a member of the AC UK Regional Leadership Team, and Angela Dunbar, who is an Honorary Life Fellow of the AC, join our host Rob Lawrence to discuss their contributions to the AC and the world of coaching over the last 20 years. Learn how the culture of openness, warmth...

Four leading coaching professionals, Jeannette Marshall, Declan Woods, Carol Whitaker and Anne Calleja, join our host, Rob Lawrence to discuss why the Association for Coaching promotes best practices to raise the standards of coaching worldwide. Learn how the AC aims to inspire and champion coaching excellence, advance the coaching profession and make a sustainable difference to individuals, organ...

This week, two key influencers, Carol Wilson and Philippe Rosinski, join our host, Rob Lawrence to share their incredible journeys as award-winning coaches, coach trainers, and contributors to the Association for Coaching. Both are pioneers in their fields: Carol created Culture at Work leadership and coach training programmes for global corporates and Philippe is a leader in intercultural and glo...

The Association for Coaching Co-founders, Katherine Tulpa and Alex Szabo join our host, Rob Lawrence to celebrate the AC's 20-year anniversary. Together, they share how a seed of an idea became a reality and the vision, passion and values that drove it forward to become the highly respected global professional body it is today. Learn how the AC started, how it grew, where we are today, and what we...

Tabitha Jayne, coach, researcher and founder of Earthself, joins our host George Warren in this wide-ranging and beautiful conversation about the power and potential of nature-informed coaching as evidenced by research and neuroscience. Tabitha breaks down the reasons for biases to nature process coaching, the systemic nature of coaching itself, and why she believes redefining performance is essen...

Jeff Hull, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author, joins our host George Warren for a thorough and meaningful look at where coaching is at right now, as well as the positive evolution and potential challenges it faces moving forward. Whether you are a new or seasoned coach you will benefit from the wisdom, experience, and research-based evidence Jeff shares. Learn the role coaches have in in...

Della Duncan, Renegade Economist, Right Livelihood Coach, and Podcaster joins our host, George Warren, for this rich and meaningful conversation about right livelihood coaching, systemic thinking, spirituality, and what moving upstream means for coaches. In this conversation, you will learn fresh ideas such as liberation psychology and alternative models of economics, what the relevance is for coa...

Britt Wray, Ph. D. researcher, Stanford fellow, and author, joins our host George Warren, to share her research into the mental health impact of the climate crisis as well as the obvious, but often ignored, solutions to the eco-distress that is happening worldwide. Britt encourages us to embrace the array of emotions that arise when considering the current crisis we are in. She suggests curiosity...

Richard Boyatzis, Distinguished University Professor in Organizational Behaviour, Psychology and Cognitive Science, joins our host George Warren for this insightful conversation about how coaching needs to focus on the bigger dreams and visions of clients instead of goals. Richard shares his research-based knowledge on the power of resonant relationships, compassion, mindfulness, playfulness and s...

Chris Johnstone, coach, psychologist, and co-author of Active Hope, joins our host George Warren in this deep and enriching conversation about consciousness and the conscience in coaching. Together they delve into systems thinking and why that is relevant for coaches today. With a background in mental health, addiction and spirituality, Chris shares his expertise on what creates resilience in indi...

Carolyn Freyer-Jones, Coach, Facilitator and founder of the CFJ Coaching Success School, joins our host Sylvain Newton in our second AC DACH region podcast. Together they discuss the trajectory of a professional coach learning the art and skill of service-centered coaching and what it takes to grow a financially successful coaching business from the inside out. Carolyn encourages coaches to slow d...

Robbie Swale, Coach, Author, and Podcaster joins our host, Rob Lawrence, for this final episode of our podcast series, Make Time for Marketing. Robbie weaves together many threads from the series, whilst adding more depth and wisdom in this lively, engaging conversation. Five years ago, Robbie challenged his own resistance and fear by committing to writing 12 minutes a week and posting it publicly...

Charlie Gilkey, business strategist, speaker and author, joins our host Rob Lawrence for this fascinating episode to really dig deep into why we don't achieve our marketing, business, or life goals and why it's important to know what we truly want. With a Ph. D. in philosophy, Charlie takes our marketing conversations to a level that can encourage long-lasting results, allowing us to be clearer ab...

Mark Williams, speaker, author and podcaster, often known as Mr LinkedIn,  joins our host, Rob Lawrence for this insightful, practical discussion about the business networking platform, LinkedIn.      Mark explains the crucial difference between marketing and networking and shares many of his top tips for successfully understanding and engaging this platform to help you build important relationshi...

Amanda FitzGerald, PR and Visibility Strategist, joins our host, Rob Lawrence, for this enlivening and practical conversation about how PR can enhance your marketing strategy. Learn where and how to approach journalists, the type of emails to write, as well as the magic hashtag that will open doors for your business. With transparency and generosity, Amanda shares a wealth of expertise and advice...