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

Send us Fan Mail For those of us told as kids not to sit too close to the TV as it would give us square eyes, it is quite startling to realise just how much we are sitting staring at a screen in order to work. With Microsoft data suggesting over 60% of their global clients are planning for hybrid working as an inevitability, we are the generation who are going through the learning curve first.  We...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is for all those who focus on helping others to be ok, to have the confidence to look after themselves with the same care.  For the digital overload is real, not just your imagination! Microsoft has published data showing the extent of digital overload for the millions working from home prompted by the pandemic, we share the stats but in short: higher productivity is...

Send us Fan Mail If we were professional athletes part of our behaviour would be to manage and maintain our levels of fitness to be able perform when it counts and contribute to the team.  During times of uncertainty it may take more to keep our mindset fit for the game of life. In this episode we discuss how to tap into our feelgood brain chemistry to help keep us going for the long run. We tap i...

Send us Fan Mail July is all about prioritising our self-care. Your work only works if you are ok.  Could agile working be making us more fragile? The novelty of being able to work any place, anywhere and any time may now be wearing off and it can be a jolt to realise that work may have crept across into leisure time.  Latest research shows average working hours have extended during the pandemic....

Send us Fan Mail In this extended episode we focus on the treasure trove of benefits that neurodivergence brings to the table. Hugely successful people such as Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Greta Thunberg and Richard Branson have shared how their dyslexic, ADHD or autistic gift to think and see things differently has enabled them to impact and shake up the world.  In our increasingly AI/automated workpla...

Send us Fan Mail Tired of having to fit in? Change and disruption can be even more tiring if people are pretending to be someone they are not, or having to force themselves to work in a way that doesn't play to their natural strengths. We are joined this week by the inspirational Sarah Adjepong-Duodu who in her role as global leadership trainer for a large multinational health and beauty bran...

Send us Fan Mail The language we use is key to being able to work well with different people  in a smart and inclusive way. Being able to talk easily and professionally with a diverse audience is increasingly important as the world of work continues to evolve. Our words play an enormous role in how we dis/connect with each other: never underestimate the impact an off-hand comment can have or for w...

Send us Fan Mail In the first of our 'To Be Different Is To Be Human' focus in June, this episode scans the broad and widening horizon of inclusion, diversity and belonging. A potential consequence from geographical restriction is that our lives can become smaller and less diverse without random interaction.  Learning how to mix with different unknown people again may require a conscious...

Send us Fan Mail The pandemic has impacted people in very different ways - wreaked havoc for some or been a welcome break in the pattern for others. Either way, life will fall  into new rhythms and humans are remarkable at getting back into the groove and restoring to business as usual. We are joined this week by the inspirational Gillian McMichael MCC: a Master Transformational Coach and the Foun...

Send us Fan Mail We explore the link between time management and the impact that has on our mental health. As restrictions lift so does the volume of activities, commitments and overall noise in life. We are joined by Cognitive Behavioural Coach Lindsey Thompson-Wright who specialises in helping people recognise and maintain boundaries that contribute to good mental health. As we learn to integrat...

Send us Fan Mail Please note: This episode covers the real and sad impact that mental health issues can have and includes references to suicide.  In the second of our Mental Health Month series, we are joined by the wonderful Simon Brown - who in his role as a CEO of  TEKTowr (www.tektowr.com/careers) is passionate about making mental health part of the everyday workplace culture as much as physic...

Send us Fan Mail In this first of our Mental Health Month episodes, we explore the role that looking after our mental health and wellbeing has on our ability to keep safe, happy and productive in our workplaces. Research suggests that 1 in 6 adults have experienced a common mental health issue in the past week this year and this is becoming a bigger issue year on year. Looking after our general st...

Send us Fan Mail The pandemic has prompted many to reconsider what and how they work so they can adapt well as society unlocks. Humans are extraordinary at adapting and in many cases it helps us to flourish and feel good. In this episode we are joined by the brilliant Tom Willis who shares his advice and lessons from the career changes he has made.  Working at board  level across a range of indust...

Send us Fan Mail As restrictions change and life adjusts, now is the time to be really clear on your boundaries. To adapt and adjust well it is important to work out what will work for you moving forward. Disruption could actually be the ideal opportunity to reset, renegotiate or protect some boundaries that either need to be created, or have become encroached upon during the pandemic.   It can be...

Send us Fan Mail For anyone about to step back in to a physical workplace again, preparing to 'rejoin well' is probably as useful as planning the commute again. As teams return to a physical workplace, relearning how to socialise outside our bubble will require emotional intelligence and resilience to be physically sharing each other’s space. So much has happened and we each hold a diffe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are joined by the remarkable Lex Neighbour who along with her husband operates a business in the care sector. The care sector has been a tough place to be during the pandemic. Lex shares her experiences and (hard-earned) wisdom on how to help those around us adapt and adjust along the marathon of change. Whether it’s your professional or personal team, this is a...

Send us Fan Mail Many are finding it difficult to have a break, to switch off without guilt and to just...stop. The crisis-management mindset that might have been needed for your life  last year may now need to be consciously stood-down.  The consequence of staying in a permanent state of alert is that we become tired, robotic and less motivated to think about the future and how to maximise the op...

Send us Fan Mail What do you actually love doing? What a shame it would be if you never brought your natural gifts and interests to your work. Our guest Mohammed Taher (aka Mo Tivate) is on a mission to help inspire people to follow their spirit, purpose and in particular open up the possibilities of a career in engineering to the next generation. An ideal listen for anyone interested in making pu...

Send us Fan Mail When everything is whirling around and life seems messy, it can be useful to view our emotions as part of a process of a journey, rather the final destination.  We discuss our brand new SAFER model for helping ourselves and others feel more confident and equipped to get up and out again as lockdown restrictions ease. For many the roadmap of emotions during 2021 so far has been: Su...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the plan changes?  We are joined by the wonderful Scott Fuller who shares his thoughts on handling change well. Scott has been running operations teams for many years and passionate about supporting people's development. What influence does challenge, setback, problems and unwanted experiences have on our capacity to handle life? Its what we choose to do wit...

Send us Fan Mail We explore the role of communication during times of change and uncertainty.  It can be easy to forget to share what's going on  as change ramps up and we get busier, which can make things worse! Planning, creating and sharing a compelling vision helps to set purpose and expectations to show the way forward.   We share practical tips for making a communication plan that keeps...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes we yearn for something to change, and then when it actually happens, it can cause a wobble as we know that something different is going to be required of us.  Having acquired the skills to get our footing with these new sea legs to handle the choppy waves of change, a sudden sight of a shore requires a shift to our land legs once more. We discuss practical tips for geari...

Send us Fan Mail Do you consider yourself an easy going pleasant person to deal with? But it’s just everyone else that is the problem?  As time wears on, many are finding their capacity to handle emotions is wearing thin. We discuss practical tools to help keep conversations emotionally clean and clear. Boundaries help us to deal with difficult or emotionally unaware people. Vital to keep our ener...

Send us Fan Mail Back by popular demand, we spend time with superstar guest Mandy Philpott. She has grown her team from just herself to 52,0000 over the past 8 years in her The Body Shop At Home business. Initially just UK, since 2020 she is currently growing business in the US and beyond.  There’s much we can learn from how different industries create bonded, committed and performing teams all vi...

Send us Fan Mail "Show me your friends and I'll show you your future." (Jack Pena).  As much as lifelong friendships are formed in great workplaces, so too are bruises from the bad ones.   It is remarkable the impact that our relationships at work has on our experience and success. As part of the first generation of Post Pandemic Leaders (you heard it here first) we suggest bringing...