Secrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast

Send us Fan Mail During challenging times it can be comforting to remember that a drop in motivation is not a personal failing unique to you:  every single human experiences setback in their life. Knowing how to get ourselves out of a hole and shift towards a more motivated mindset is the bedrock of resilience and wellness.  Keeping motivated on the bright, easy and flowing days is easy; its being...

Send us Fan Mail The stronger the team, the stronger the performance sustained over time. Those teams who know like and trust each other, who have each others backs are more resilient in handling the ups and downs associated with disruption and change. In this episode we share hints and tips for motivating teams - because as we all know, team work makes the dream work. But even more vitally, teamw...

Send us Fan Mail Our focus this month is all about motivation - and in this episode we discuss tips for self-motivation. Did you know that 80% of those who set New Years Resolutions have given them up within 3 weeks? Rather than setting goals that focus on depriving ourselves, it is much more motivating to set goals which focus on joy and feeling good - that nudge you closer to being the real genu...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling like we belong is a core human need. When we feel connected and part of a community it creates a sense of belonging which transforms energy, morale and spirit to make things happen. Those teams who feel like they are part of something bigger than their individual selves has greater resilience to handle the blips and create the wins. When someone knows their presence will b...

Send us Fan Mail For many, the past year has been full of challenge and stretch and situations that may have pushed you way out of your comfort zone. This may not have been the easiest time of your life, but it could be the most useful in terms of developing your skills and knowledge. No one was trained for the pandemic and therefore even those who proclaim to be 'expert' are learning as...

Send us Fan Mail Like many of the true gifts of life, listening is a simple and free action and yet it is not always easy for those with busy lives. Hence the value of feeling wholly listened to can be priceless. In this episode we discuss the power of attentive listening, what this means for enabling success in ourselves and others, and practical tips for quality questions that unlock un-defensiv...

Send us Fan Mail This is the first in our four-part seasonal special looking at the true gifts in life - the things in life that cost nothing but are priceless in value. In this episode we focus on the gift of Happiness  and are thrilled to be joined by the brilliant Karan Douglas . Karan is a leadership and business coach who has studied the different types of human happiness and the link to well...

Send us Fan Mail Overworked, overloaded, overwhelmed....many are feeling the effects of ongoing work pressures due to changes and challenges triggered by the pandemic. We share tips for renegotiating boundaries, relieving stress and regaining the sense of being ahead rather than always behind. If 2020 was the year of change, for many people 2021 has been the year of challenge. So now is the time t...

Send us Fan Mail  Keeping clear boundaries is the first step to self-care  - being able to say yes or no to the things that are right for you. For many, hybrid working can cause worries around who, what, and where  we are working which add more pressure that tips us into feeling stressed out. In this episode we are joined by mental health and wellness expert Lindsey Thompson-Wright who shares her...

Send us Fan Mail If being bombarded with urgent messages and emails whilst on a Teams call has become your daily reality, now could be the time to set some new 'techiquette' -  rules and principles for how you want to use tech. Whether in an office or at home- simple decisions to protect your ability to concentrate and be present could be game-changers to your stress levels. With hybrid...

Send us Fan Mail As many organisations consider making hybrid working patterns a permanent feature, being able to handle the home/away blend will be key. If the goal is to have the best of both worlds - then any advantages will be neutralised if we are unable to handle the rigours of hybrid working. In this episode we discuss tips to help manage the unique stressors that come from working hybrid,...

Send us Fan Mail In our 60th episode, we discuss a skill more priceless than diamonds in terms of work enjoyment and success: assertiveness. To have the confidence to assert ourselves in both physical and virtual spaces with equal ease is a personal future-fit skill and key to creating  a dynamic, successful and inclusive workplace.  Being assertive is when we clearly explain or ask for what we wa...

Send us Fan Mail Courage is the ability to do something that frightens us; a timeless value but even more so during disruptive, uncertain and unpredictable times.  Being able to handle life’s big decisions and small dilemmas will continue to be part of the skills for the future (defying any algorithm). We are delighted to be joined in this episode by the inspiring Sophie Bennett who shares her har...

Send us Fan Mail The word sabotage originates from the early 20th century French word saboter   'to kick with sabots, to wilfully destroy'.  In turn, self-sabotage is when we undermine our own goals and values and is an equally destructive force that can hold us back professionally.  Its the very human phenomena of when we really want something to happen but we act in a way that works in...

Send us Fan Mail Our focus this October is all about (Smashing Your) Fearfest and looking at the things can haunt us and hold us back in our worklife. Could it be time to exorcise some old ghosts - negative beliefs about ourselves and our capabilities. We can be so quick to focus on our weaknesses, but right now the world needs your energy, natural strengths and passions.  We share tips to remind...

Send us Fan Mail Question for you: how happy are you with your worklife? Does your career reflect the real you and natural talents and gifts? In this episode we discuss the life-changing impact that setting a 3-month vision can have on our feelings of hope, optimism and confidence in ourselves. When everything has changed, a vision can steady us and enable better decision-making that lead us towar...

Send us Fan Mail This month's focus has been exploring new ways of working triggered by the waves of change from the pandemic. In this episode we discuss how planning in time for you is a necessity to performance rather than a luxury or indulgence. Sailors are trained to plan in bolt-holes when mapping out a journey through rough seas or stormy weather:  pockets of calmer waters to help weath...

Send us Fan Mail It's not what you know, its who you know. And it’s who those others know who they can introduce you to, that unlocks the exponential power of nurturing a diverse network of people. We are joined in this episode by journalist Marina Gask, co-founder of the hugely successful  Audreyonline.co.uk online network, a network group for midlife transformation. Marina shares her insigh...

Send us Fan Mail Just like astronauts in space, feeling securely tethered to the base makes exploring the unknown exciting rather than terrifying.  As hybrid working evolves and develops what is plain to see is that the quality of teamwork, camaraderie and unity is influencing the level of motivation to return to an office. Feeling tethered to something bigger is a great way to engage and energise...

Send us Fan Mail Even for those who have been working for years, there is a new set of principles, guidelines and unwritten rules to learn as we get our heads around new ways of working.  In this episode we take a 'back to school' approach and discuss new terms such as hybrid,  remote and flexible working and what that means in reality. The more clearly we can view these new opportunitie...

Send us Fan Mail The pandemic triggered such huge change that many things will never be the same again.  So therefore there are new bright opportunities as well as dark challenges. What if this was the year that you started exploring a new amazing pathway in your life? Sometimes hearing other peoples stories and experiences can provide the spark that lights up a whole new chain of events.   This e...

Send us Fan Mail We call it Desxit:  Are you in or out - the physical office?  Workplace location is the new Brexit and for many teams this topic is similarly as divisive and contentious depending on beliefs around hybrid working.  The pandemic triggered millions into working from home; now the tide is turning  and people are being recalled back to the office once again. Getting back to the world...

Send us Fan Mail Long days, short weeks? Take 20 mins with us to review and reflect your approach to handling change. What started as a sprint of change back in March 2020 has become a gruelling marathon for many. As people adjust and flex to new ways of working, we can focus on how to create balance and maintain boundaries. In times of deep change, it can be easy for boundary margins to slip and...

Send us Fan Mail This is the first in our Summer 2021 R&R (Review and Reflect) series and this one is all about the Imposter Syndrome.   With rapid change comes opportunities and challenges and the skill is to be able to handle learning as we go and minimise fear, procrastination and self-doubt.  We discuss practical tips for shedding the 5 fears that underpin the Imposter Syndrome and how sta...

Send us Fan Mail If you feel like the highs and lows are getting faster and stronger, you are not alone. We share tips and ideas for keeping grounded and stabilised as the coronacoaster surges on. As we prepare for the next stages of change, for many this represents a transition from full-time remote working to being back in an office.  Microsoft surveys suggest 66% of organisations are planning a...