The Coaching Inn

In this conversation, Claire Pedrick and Becky Hall delve into the themes of 'enough' as explored in Hall's book, 'The Art of Enough.' They discuss the importance of internal states of being, the connection between personal feelings of scarcity and external behaviors, and the significance of reclaiming the concept of 'enough' as a proper noun to emphasize its value in personal development and soci...

Claire Pedrick MCC talks with coach Robert Stephenson PCC about all sorts - including coaching young people and what they are both learning about coaching from musical conductors inclusing Benjamin Zander who wrote The Art of Possibility. Contact Robert   Keywords coaching, young people, coaching practices, authority in coaching, coaching relationships, clarity in coaching, coaching boundaries, hy...

In this week's podcast, Becky Hall joins Claire Pedrick and a live audience to launch this season's #3DBookGroup.  We will be reading Becky's The Art of Enough . Here's a free read of Art 1 ). Each week, we will focus on one chapter. Next week is The Introduction: Why we need the Art of Enough. Ask your questions and share observations by commenting on this episode, or emailing info@3dcoaching.com...

In 2020/21 a number of people joined Claire at The Coaching Inn podcast to talk about their stance on coaching and ethics. In this extended episode, we bring together the heart of that learning. You can use this as 3 hours self-study in ethics for ICF renewal.   Jenny Forge is a Psychiatrist and a Professional Certified Coach who has written Coaching in Mental Health Service Settings: Practical Ap...

Claire Pedrick MCC talks with coach Nathan Whitbread about coaching, neurodiversity and intersectionality in the workplace. They discuss the importance of recognising and embracing different thinking styles and the needs of individuals with neurodivergent conditions. Nathan shares his personal journey of discovering his dyslexia diagnosis and how coaching and support have made a significant differ...

Claire Pedrick MCC talks with Caroline Quaife about her journey from quite conventional coaching to integrating somatics. This is about embodying what we are learning... in the body! There's a live demo, too (please don't do this while driving) Caroline is offering listeners a third off the Somatic Sandbox programme with the code COACHINGINN. Contact Caroline via Linked In     Subscribe or follow...

Today Claire is talking with Barbara MacNish and Sandra Thompson. They emailed info@3dcoaching.com with a question: "Since completing the Transforming Conversations training earlier this year a group of us have continued to practice together on Thursdays once a month. We've re-practised all sorts of the tools you introduced us to on the course. In October's session we tried out "matching for rappo...

Today Claire is talking with coach Julian Mack who emailed info@3dcoaching.com with a question: 'Here's my challenge, I am concerned that I'm falling into corporate babble speak on my website. The hackneyed 'potential' reference came up in your discussion with Jeff Matthews and I winced. Maybe there's a way of making it a podcast entitled - how to avoid falling into the corporate babble trap?' So...

We asked you to contact us if you wanted to share your learning from reading Simplifying Coaching . Executive Coach Fran Smith contacted us from Brazil. Listen to some of the benefits of Fran simplifying her own coaching.  Fran is especially interested in coaches working in a second language: I see coaches who could be working in a second language and they aren't because they think their English i...

In our 100th episode, Claire talks with her own coaching supervisor Fiona Adamson, and Fiona's co-author Jane Brendgen about their new book Mindfulness-Based Relational Supervision: Mutual Learning and Transformation.    They explore the themes of coaching supervision, the importance of relational mindfulness, and the transformative power of love and vulnerability in learning. The discussion highl...

Today Claire is talking with Josephine Knowles who emailed info@3dcoaching.com with a question: I would love to reflect on how coaching can be useful in terms of power and powerlessness and working with those facing survival sex/sexual exploitation   So we said come to The Coaching Inn and let’s talk… Jose is also a teacher of Argentinian Tango so there's some great insights on partnership and coa...

Today Claire is talking with coach Nicky Chambers who emailed info@3dcoaching.com with some lovely feedback, and a question: What are your thoughts on sensing, and on intuition? So we said come to The Coaching Inn and let’s talk…   Takeaways Coaching is about being with the thinker, not controlling the process. Intuition and sensing are distinct; sensing is present in the room, while intuition oft...

'Coaching is the first fully egalitarian approach to human change we have ever seen' says Nick Bolton. Nick founded Animas Coaching and the International Centre for Coaching Supervision. Plenty of nuggets in today's conversation with Claire - putting in, meaning making and humility. Nick quotes Yallom who says that 'every contact leaves a trace'. What trace has this left in you?   Takeaways Coachi...

'Mastery is about expanding your range as a coach'. Today, Claire Pedrick MCC talks to J Val Hastings MCC about the connection between coaching mastery and Harry Potter. Find out what made Val take 8 years of mentor coaching on his journey to MCC and hear his top tips for coaches seeking to become even better.   takeaways Mastery is the dance you don't learn in a classroom. Masterful conversations...

"We've really neglected attention and awareness, which are just beautiful capacities that we have within us." A great follow up to Claire's conversation with Tünde, Mindfulness Practitioner Shaun Lambert talks about attentiveness paying attention and awareness offering nuggets that you can apply to every day life and to conversations.  'We can reperceive even when there are no options'. https://sh...

"Coaching presence is about the non-verbal relationship between coach and client."   In today's episode, Claire is in conversation with human being, coach and academic Tünde Erdös author of Coaching Presence: Understanding the Power of the Non-Verbal Relationship. 'We don't know what presence is. We are on the cusp of understanding... think 'what else could I notice but I'm not' linkedin.com/in/tü...

Claire Pedrick MCC and Ruth Bennett PCC ponder some useful things to think about when you're choosing your coaching CPD (Continuing Coach Education) so that it serves you, the people you're coaching and your organisation. They explore the balance between personal and professional growth, the importance of finding the right learning paths, and the courage required to engage in challenging topics. T...

At The Coaching Inn today, Claire talks with Jeff Matthews from The Madison Group about what actually is coaching anyway. We dig a bit deeper into power and partnership, and explore interest and disinterest and make a deepening commitment to explore our own privilege. Contact  jeff@the-madison-group.co.uk   Books we mention: Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad Jews Don't Count by David Baddiel Wh...

There's music in today's podcast when Claire talks with Becky Hall - coach and author of The Art of Enough.  They explore the journey of writing the book, the concept of 'enough' in personal and professional contexts, and the importance of setting boundaries, especially for freelancers. The discussion also touches on the connection between individual well-being and global challenges, the significa...

'How's your grief journey?' is such a different question from 'How are you?' or indeed someone crossing the road when they don't know what to say to someone. In today's conversation, Claire talks with two medical doctors and coaches, Sue Morrison and Naomi Craft about coaching, death, bereavement and loss of all kinds. They discuss the importance of addressing death and dying openly, the role of c...

Claire talks to Sam Isaacson about his new book How to Thrive as a Coach in a Digital World and  the intersection of coaching and technology. Sam shares his unique journey from a background in technology auditing to becoming a coach and author. The discussion explores the importance of understanding technology's role in coaching, the innovative tools available, and the ethical dilemmas that arise....

In this episode of The Coaching Inn, Claire Pedrick engages in a deep conversation with Georgina Woodstra about her new book, 'Mastering the Art of Team Coaching.' They explore the nuances of team coaching, its distinction from facilitation and consulting, and the importance of collaboration in effective teams. They talk about the need for a cultural shift in organisations towards collective succe...

Claire Pedrick MCC in conversation with Ridhima Tomar about purpose, leadership, coaching and more... Ridhima shares her personal journey and the importance of aligning individual purpose with organisational goals. The discussion highlights the significance of real-life learning experiences, cultural intelligence, and the transformative power of coaching in leadership development. Through impactfu...

Every week we will focus on one chapter of the book we are reading.  This season it's Claire Pedrick's Simplifying Coaching . Catch up on all the Book Group Episodes here. And we'd love you to drop a review on Amazon or GoodReads Ask your questions and share observations by commenting on this episode, or email info@3dcoaching.com. Get a signed copy from www.3dcoaching.com/shop   Keywords coaching,...

Claire Pedrick MCC talks with Mary Valette Devine about her new book Leadership Transition Coaching They explore the significance of effective leadership, the challenges leaders face during transitions, and the role of coaching in facilitating these changes. Mary shares insights from her research, emphasizing the importance of psychological safety, resilience, and the relational aspects of coachin...