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

Send us Fan Mail In the second episode of our 4-part Fresh Starts mini-series, we explore how to navigate the setbacks, incidents, challenges and never-ending task lists that can, at times, tip us into overwhelm and reactivity. We share simple but powerful principles for restoring calm: learning to pause, shrinking your horizon when everything feels too much, and grounding yourself in your body ra...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Part 1 of our four-part Fresh Start mini-series -  a companion episode to Ep. 268 where we invite you to get vision-ready with us . Whether you’re stepping into a new year, a new team, a new financial reality, a new role, or a whole new life chapter - or it simply feels like time to turn over a fresh page, this episode is about setting your intent for the phase ahead. R...

Send us Fan Mail As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect moment to pause, breathe and take stock. In this reflective, “get reviewing with me” style episode, we walk you through a simple, compassionate, step-by-step process to look back over your year with clarity, courage and kindness. We explore why intentional pauses matter, how rest becomes a radical act of resilience, and how reviewing...

Send us Fan Mail In this second in our 3-part mini-series inviting us to Slow Down to Go Faster, we reframe the concept of rest by asking: how would an athlete consider the concept of rest in their profession? A vital component for performance!  In a world that glorifies busyness, rest can feel like a luxury, but in this episode we explore why it’s actually a radical, life-changing act.  We dive i...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode in our mini-series where we encourage you to Slow Down to Go Faster . As life gets busier and louder, we share practical tools to help you reset your rhythm and finish the year feeling clear rather than chaotic. In this episode, we explore the reality of being a constant juggler in life: work, family, decisions, emotions, admin, other people’s expectat...

Send us Fan Mail In this final part of our 4-part Energy Refuel and Reset mini series we share 3 scenarios that demo the need and the challenges around balancing empathy with edge. Caring personally, challenging directly and practical examples for how to do this with peers, direct reports and managing upwards.

Send us Fan Mail If you have to watch your back at work, it’s twice the workload: draining energy, morale and motivation. Over time it can lead to burnout, low engagement and good people walking away. In the third episode of our Energy Refuel & Reset mini-series, we explore the hot topic of psychological safety - what it really looks like in everyday team life (hint: it’s not just what the com...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the best-laid plans get derailed: through redundancy, setbacks or sudden change? How do you pick yourself up, rebuild confidence and find the motivation to get moving again? In the second episode of our Energy Refuel & Reset mini-series, we are joined by the brilliant Zoe Lewis , co-founder of AgileSource , who shares her honest and uplifting story of bouncin...

Send us Fan Mail As the year heads into its final stretch, how do we finish well: staying motivated, grounded, and energised rather than crawling to the end  of year finish line?  In this first episode of our Energy Refuel & Reset mini-series, we unpack five powerful principles to help sustain our performance when the pressure is high and the tank feels low: Pace yourself - over time, consiste...

Send us Fan Mail In the final episode of our Thriving Workplace Cultures mini-series, we explore what it really means to be the culture you want to see . Because a great place to work isn’t built by policies or posters; it’s created every day by the people in it. The energy, attitudes and behaviours we bring to work shape the experience for everyone around us. We talk about what helps teams truly...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself thinking, “How am I meant to stay calm when everyone else is losing it?” In this fourth episode of our Thriving Workplace Cultures mini-series, we explore how to stay professional and compassionate; even when others aren’t. From gossip and eye-rolling to stress-fuelled reactions and toxic tension, we look beneath the behaviour to uncover what’s really going on....

Send us Fan Mail In the third episode of our Thriving Workplace Cultures mini-series, we explore how setting and keeping good boundaries isn’t just self-care ; it enables the overall culture to thrive. We explore how to protect your energy, manage pressure, and model healthy balance at work: raising self-awareness to the risk of self-sacrifice in a ‘take’ culture.  We look at what it means to be y...

Send us Fan Mail In this second episode of our 5-part focus exploring Thriving Workplace Cultures, we take a look at the dark side of working in an organisation-  what do to when things turn bad. Trust and fairness are key foundations - the give and the get Notice, Choose and Act you are not alone, an organisation is bigger than the individual so keep your boundary lines clear in your head in term...

Send us Fan Mail What does a thriving workplace culture actually look and feel like, and how do leaders and teams create it with intent, not luck? In this episode we unpack the ingredients of culture, from values and beliefs through to everyday attitudes and behaviours. We explore the power of “culture architects” (the often-unsung people who shape the vibe), why stories shift beliefs more than po...

Send us Fan Mail In the final of our four-part mini-series on setting up next-gen talent, we explore what it really means to “send the elevator back down.” We unpack the mindset shift from “prove myself” to “create space for others,” and why apprenticeships aren’t just for 19-year-olds: career-changers and “old learners” are in the mix too. We share practical ways team leaders can balance stretch...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into one of the trickiest and most important leadership skills: giving (and receiving) feedback in today’s workplace. From first hand transatlantic insights, to the realities of mental health at work, we explore what it really takes to create a culture where feedback fuels growth rather than fear. We discuss: Generational differences — why feedback lands s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore how to set the next generation up for success at work — and what that means for leaders, managers, and colleagues today. We are joined by the brilliant Katharine Allan who is passionate about bridging the gap between intergenerational norms to create successful and flourishing cultures.  We’ll dive into: Expectations — how to be clear, fair, and flexible...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our latest 4-part mini-series exploring what it really means to set up the next generation for success in the workplace. We look at the core foundations that help people thrive at work, from building confidence and emotional intelligence, to role-modelling healthy behaviours and setting clear boundaries. In this episode we discuss how today’s world of constant technolog...

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode in our 5-part mini-series Apply SPF (Self-Preservation Focus) we explore practical ways to reset our confidence and self-belief. Taking a moment to refresh and enhance our sense of self in and out of the workplace.  • What3Words exercise helps pinpoint where you are mentally and emotionally right now; follow with Start/Stop/Continue reflection to make empower...

Send us Fan Mail In this fourth episode in our Apply SPF (Self-Preservation Focus) we explore 3  powerful mental frameworks to help you rehearse for success rather than ruminate on problems. Always fascinating to learn from different professions, we focus on techniques derived from fighter pilots and air traffic controllers. • The OODA loop framework (Observe, Orientate, Decide, Act) helps maintai...

Send us Fan Mail Summer often brings a different timetable and so this latest episode in our 5-part mini-series Apply SPF (Self-Preservation Focus) is about relishing those moments of downtime. Even on a standard day we are said to have 70,000 thoughts whirling around our head and sometimes its tough to just our click our fingers and relax.  Our 3 practical tips include the 3 Questions to Handle B...

Send us Fan Mail Our 5-part mini-series Apply SPF (Self-Preservation Focus) is full of practical tips to have the best summer possible in a way that works for you. Even if our body is on a sun lounger on a faraway gorgeous deserted island, our head might still be worrying about the inbox. This second episode is a reminder that it is ok to focus on our own needs and self-care. In fact, it makes us...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our 5-part Apply SPF (Self-Preservation Focus) series where we start with three simple ways to stay fired up instead of burnt out this summer and beyond. • Plan your day backwards instead of forwards to stay energetic and honour your time boundaries • Reframe your language from "have to do" to "get to do" for a quick shift from victim to agent mode •...

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of our Friendships at Work  mini-series, we’re joined by the brilliant Tash Costa-Thomas. Diversity consultant, LGBTQIA+ activist, and former performer, we explore how authentic relationships can transform the way we work, lead, and belong. Tash shares how her early days on cruise ships (yes, sharing a cabin for nine months!) taught her the power of vulnerabi...

Send us Fan Mail In the third episode of our Friendships at Work series, we’re joined by the brilliant Abigail Wilmore — founder of People Flow and former HR leader in the luxury fashion world (think Stella mccartney and Tom Ford). We explore how friendship, connection, and human-first design are reshaping the future of work — not just for employees, but for the HR professionals supporting them. A...