The Coaching Cast

Welcome to our bitesize collection, a series of short episodes taken from previous episodes of The Coaching Cast. Focused on hot topics in the world of work - this short series will help you tap into helpful discussion, ideas and tools quickly and support you to thrive at work. Timestamps:   0.00  Intro   0.53   Main discussion - Dealing with a Toxic Boss   5.38 ...

Welcome to our bitesize collection, a series of short episodes taken from previous episodes of The Coaching Cast focusing on hot topics in the world of work. This short series will help you tap into helpful discussion, ideas, and tools quickly, and support you to thrive at work. This episode is a compilation of extracts from our full recording on vulnerability in leadership from season 2 featuring...

In this episode we're talking about storytelling in the workplace. We explore the art of a good story, how they can be used in the world of work to support engagement and learning, and our top tips for building your storytelling confidence.  Timestamps:   0.51  Podcast Intro   01.37  Episode Intro   02.00  How are you?   13.12  Main discussion - Storyte...

In this episode we’re talking about workplace role models. Who are they? Why are they important? How can you become one? Or, how do you get one if you want one? We discuss the topic and share our top tips. Timestamps:   0.54   Podcast Intro   01.36   Episode Intro   02.09  How are you?   10.38  Main discussion - Work Role Models 42.57  Bulls**...

In this episode we're talking about toxic positivity - what it means, how it presents itself, how and why it's unhelpful and can be harmful, and how it negatively impacts the workplace. We also share our top tips for you to try to stop toxic positivity - to help others and to help yourself to embrace all emotions for the better. Timestamps:  0.54  Podcast Intro   01.37 Epi...

In this episode we welcome Sam Flynn, Digital Wellbeing and Social Media Coach, to talk to her about the topic of digital wellbeing for individuals and workplaces. Timestamps:   0.54   Podcast Intro   01.36   Episode Intro   01.52  How are you?   10.45  Main discussion - Digital Wellbeing 01.02.36  Top Tips    01.04.34   Cl...

In this episode we’re talking to our first guest of the season, Nathan Whitbread, otherwise known as The Neurodivergent Coach. We discuss with Nathan the topic of neurodiversity in the workplace; what the term means, why it's important to understand and appreciate neurodiversity, how it can enrich the workplace, and tips to better support those who are neurodivergent. Timestamps:   0.49 &nbsp...

In this episode we're shining the light on the unhelpful behaviour of self sabotage. We're talking about what self sabotage can look like, our experiences, plus we share our top tips in overcoming it. Timestamps:   0.49  Podcast Intro   01.38   Episode Intro   02.02  How are you?   10.21  Main discussion - Self Sabotage 48.38  Bulls**t Bingo  ...

In this episode we're talking about listening - why listening to others is so important in developing strong working relationships, the reasons why we can sometimes struggle in doing it, and our top tips for perfecting listening as a skill. Timestamps:   0.49  Podcast Intro   01.38   Episode Intro   02.01  How are you?   14.16  Main discussion – Ho...

In this episode we’re talking about how to navigate a workplace comeback after a period of leave - whether that be parental leave, sickness, or sabbatical. We share our experiences, learnings, and top tips for you to try yourself.  Timestamps:   0.49  Podcast Intro   01.38   Episode Intro   02.02  How are you?   14.16  Main discussion – Naviga...

In this episode we’re talking about delegation - why it’s important in order for us to thrive at work, why we often find it difficult to do and just let go, how this can negatively impact others, and how we can do it better. Timestamps:   0.49  Podcast Intro   01.39   Episode Intro   02.03  How are you?   10.22  Main discussion – The Power of Deleg...

In this episode we're kicking off our brand new season discussing whether leaders have a shelf-life, and how to know whether it's ok to stay, or time to go. Timestamps:   0.49  Podcast Intro   01.40   Episode Intro   01.57  How are you?   10.37  Main discussion – Do Leaders have a Shelf-Life? 38.58  Bulls**t Bingo   42.06  Top Tips&n...

This episode is a little different from our usual as it's our festive special and our season 6 finale! We're going to be getting into the festive mood on The Coaching Cast, sprinkling some laughter and seasonal cheer, with a garnish of mistletoe, and sharing our highlights of the podcast this year - including our favourite bullsh*t bingos!    Timestamps:   00.00  Podcast Intro...

In this episode we’re discussing how to manage an inevitable situation that many of us find ourselves having to deal with at work; office politics. We share our experiences and our top tips to manage politics in the workplace for you to try for yourself.   Timestamps:    0.00  Podcast Intro    0.48  Episode Intro   01.04 How are you?   09.32  Main...

In this episode we’re talking empathy at work - the what, the why and the how - and why it's different, and more effective, then sympathy when building relationships.   Timestamps:    0.00  Podcast Intro   0.50  Episode Intro   01.14 How are you?   14.33  Main discussion – Being Empathetic   34.40  Bullshit Bingo    37.16  Top T...

In today's episode we’re discussing the workplace trend that is being discussed all over social and traditional media - ‘quiet quitting.’   We share our thoughts on the topic, the different interpretations, and offer our top tips for how to manage this situation if it's happening to you or your team.   Timestamps:    0.00  Podcast Intro   0.50  Episode Intro...

In today's episode we’re excited to welcome back Helen Franklin to The Coaching Cast, People and Organisational Specialist and Coach from Free to Lead Consulting.    Helen joined us in Season 1 and is back this season to share her latest research findings, insights, learnings, and experience in hybrid working and how to make hybrid work for organisations.   Timestamps:   0.00 &...

In today's episode we’re discussing a dilemma often faced by female leaders - the likability factor. We'll share what we mean, how this presents itself, and how to manage it.   Timestamps:   0.00  Podcast Intro  0.46  Episode Intro   01.06 How are you?   15.54 Main discussion – Female Likeability Dilemma   44.51 Bullshit Bingo    48.11 Top Tips &nb...

In this episode we explore the work of Kim Scott and her management and leadership philosophy Radical Candor which we attempt to make sense of, and how it can be applied practically, through sharing our understanding of it and how we've applied the principles and techniques of this powerful approach to people management.   Listen to the full episode to learn and capture our top tips to t...

In this episode we’re discussing how to be assertive alongside sharing our top tips for you to try yourself.   Timestamps:   0.00  Podcast Intro   0.49  Episode Intro    01.06 How are you?   13.15  Main discussion – How to be Assertive   38.45  Bullshit Bingo   41.25  Top Tips    42.38  Close of episode   Contact...

In this second episode of season 6 we discuss empowering those you work with - the what, the why and the how - and we share our top tips for you to try yourself!    Timestamps    0.00  Podcast Intro   0.53  Episode Intro   01.23 How are you?   11.44  Main discussion – How to Empower Others   39.22  Bullshit Bingo    41.26  ...

Welcome to Season 6 of The Coaching Cast!   In our first episode of the season we're discussing how to manage a toxic boss and share with you our top tips for tackling the situation and achieving success.   Timestamps:   0.00  Podcast Intro   0.46  Episode Intro   01.05  How are you?   13.22  Main discussion – Dealing with a Toxic Boss   49.23...

S5:E09 Season Finale! | “Don’t Let Endless Tweaking Hold You Back” (Managing Perfectionism)   It’s our season finale and we’re discussing how to manage perfectionism.   Steven Bartlett - entrepreneur, investor and BBC dragon recently said on social media ‘This is your sign to just start that thing you've been putting off. The key to progress is having the courage to start before you're r...

S5 E08 | “Birthdays & B-Corps” (Social Responsibility in 2022 with Danielle Thompson)   When we were planning the episodes for this 5th season we asked you what you wanted to learn about, and hear us discuss.    One of the topics that many of you requested was understanding more about corporate social responsibility - CSR - and how it’s evolved in our current society following t...

S5 E07 -  “The One Where We Nearly Killed A Dog…!” (Failure & Setbacks)   In today’s episode we are discussing moving past failure or setbacks, something we will all experience at some point. How do you stay committed,  pick yourself up and move past it all to keep on going, we discuss alongside our top tips.    Timestamps:   0.00  Podcast Intro  01.20 &...