The Coaching Podcast

Communication isn't just a leadership skill - it's leadership itself. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Erina Reddan, a former foreign correspondent, award-winning journalist, and communication coach, to explore why great leaders don't just share information - they create meaning. We unpack the power of storytelling, why our brains are wired to connect through stories, how to communicate with b...

Coach EM Gem - Do You Want to Go to the Next Level? Many people say: "I want to go to the next level." That's a good start. But a better question is: "How can I grow to the next level?" Wanting is intention. Growing requires action. The key is not making a giant leap. The key is making the first step so small and so easy that you can't talk yourself out of it. Growth happens when action follows in...

In this episode, I sit down with Isaac McBroom, Education Manager for the PTR and author of A Constraints-Led Approach to Coaching Tennis . We explore why great coaching is less about giving instructions and more about creating environments where people can learn, adapt, and discover solutions for themselves. From Theory of Mind and Ecological Dynamics to leadership, autonomy, and decision-making,...

Coach EM Gems 💎 How often do we say: “I just need to get through this week… this season… this stage of life.” Lately, I’ve been reminded how quickly time moves and how easy it is to wish parts of our lives away while waiting for the next thing. This Coach EM Gem is a reminder to slow down, be present, and find the gift in the season you are in – even the difficult ones. Today’s Coach EM Gem is po...

Everything starts in the mind – and in this episode of The Coaching Podcast , I sit down with Jaquie Scammell to explore what that really means for leaders navigating a fast-moving, AI-driven world. This is a conversation about perspective, presence, and performance – from how we manage our thoughts and energy in the micro-moments, to how we show up for others through feedback, coaching, and every...

Coach EM Turbo Tip: From the Wall to the Floor - Reflection Tool Shout-out to the company CIMET (team India) for running an all-company "AS ONE" team-strengthening day, bringing their values from the "wall to the floor". Here is one of the reflection tools that we used to bring their values to life: LBW - think cricket! But we don't want you to go out - so think BLW: B = Behaviour — What did you s...

In this special Legacy Episode of The Coaching Podcast, Coach EM honours the life and work of Jim Loehr — world-renowned performance psychologist, bestselling author, and co-founder of the Human Performance Institute. Dr. Loehr sadly passed away on April 20, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that shaped athletes, coaches, leaders, and performers across the globe. From...

Coach EM Turbo Tip: Feedback is the breakfast of champions. Clarity is kindness. #1 driver of enhanced performance is: Fair. Frequent. Factual. Start here: Who is the person in front of you? Then choose your conversation framework. For a Socializer style, try Start / Stop / Steer : 1️⃣ What will you start doing? 2️⃣ What will you stop doing? 3️⃣ Where do you need to steer your energy this wee...

What happens when coaching shifts from me to we ? In this episode on The Coaching Podcast, I sit down with Carrie Sackett — America’s Loneliness Coach — to explore how connection, trust, and group dynamics unlock real growth. We dive into the power of “we language,” why radical presence is the foundation of great coaching, and how the Zone of Proximal Development comes to life through relationship...

Coach EM Turbo Tip – Sleep Hack:  Sleep is your number one recovery tool I’ve recently returned from Sandpiper Beach in Coles Bay, on the edge of Freycinet National Park in Tasmania. Quiet. Still. Every wave is different. Here’s the energy hack: Sleep is your number one recovery tool. And when your mind won’t switch off — use the wave. Picture a slow, gentle wave rolling in and out....

On The Coaching Podcast , WTA Tour coach Jared Jacobs joins me to unpack what really decides matches when the margins are small and the spotlight is big. Coaching at the highest level is a collaboration. It’s rarely about forehands and backhands. On the tour, it’s mental gymnastics. Pressure exposes character. Competition tests your training. And great coaching means knowing — before the heat...

In this powerful conversation with David Cory , we unpack the real difference between EI and EQ — and why emotional intelligence is no longer a “soft skill,” but a leadership necessity. We explore vulnerability (and the myth of “big boys don’t cry”), the idea of sharing emotions instead of wearing them, and how to “name it to tame it” rather than stuffing feelings down. David breaks down transform...

What makes a great coach? Is it passion? Communication? Care? In this episode, we explore how your energy speaks before your words ever do — and why an infectious smile can set the tone for high performance. We dive into what the data in tennis is really telling us, the life lessons sport teaches about growth and resilience, and why the best coaches stay open to learning themselves. This is a conv...

Coach EM Turbo Tip — What’s Been On My Mind Tip: Three things that have been on my mind lately: 1️⃣ Connection before correction. 2️⃣ People commit to what they help create. 3️⃣ Feedback builds confidence when it’s anchored in care. • Live inspired • Practice improving • Lead with Impact Featured partner:  Today’s Turbo Tip with Coach EM is brought to you by trysam. AI  — your match-maki...

In this episode on The Coaching Podcast, we explore what it truly means to dance in the moment as a coach and leader. Through deep curiosity, intentional listening, and the power of storytelling, we unpack Emotional, Relational, and Strategic Intelligence in real time. We dive into the subtle push–pull of great coaching and why F.A.I.L. (Frequent Adventures in Learning) builds trust and growt...

Coach EM Turbo Tip — Action vs Outcome (Environment Matters) Tip: Interesting language realisation from my last workshop. As always, I ask people to share: 1️⃣ one insight 2️⃣ one action 3️⃣ one word for how they’re feeling Let’s break it down. Insight: Different for everyone. A quote. A comment. A moment. A practice that landed. That’s awareness. Action: One leader said his action was “team engag...

Coach EM Turbo Tip #207: Stop Following Up - Start with Feedback Tip: Inspired by my conversation with Ari Galper , Global Leader in Trust-Based Selling. Here’s the reframe: stop following up … start asking for feedback . Everyone hates a follow-up. I hate sending them. They hate seeing them. Instead, invite the next conversation: “Would you be open to sharing some feedback from our last conv...

When Andrew Wynne coaches, he invites leaders to make a powerful choice: keep playing not to lose —defensive, cautious, and closed—or step up and play to win by creating the kind of collaboration where everyone can succeed. He builds trusted, safe containers where truth can land, people feel genuinely seen and heard, and leaders discover the “victory speech” they’re really working toward. Andrew i...

Coach EM Turbo Tip — “As Much Me As Possible” Inspired by Lena Waithe’s powerful reminder: “I don’t want to be a better version of me… I just want to be as much me as I can possibly be .” Lena is an Emmy-winning writer, producer, and actor known for her bold storytelling and authentic voice. That’s the real high-performance game — not upgrading yourself, but unmasking yourself . Less polishin...

Today on The Coaching Podcast, Coach EM sits down with the legendary Gigi Fernández for one of her most vulnerable and moving conversations yet. Gigi opens up about the competitive mindset it took to become a 17-time Grand Slam champion — and the inner work required to quieten the mind, detach from outcomes, and replace fear with focus. She shares how learning to lose became one of the greatest gi...

⚡ Coach EM Turbo Tip #203 A formula from The Coaching Podcast — inspired by my convo with Ben Easter ( click here to listen to the full episode): Success = Failed Attempts + ONE My father-in-law, Cliff Samara, a brilliant entrepreneur, always tells me: “When you get your 10th ‘no,’ celebrate — because #11 is usually the yes. Most people quit at #9.” Hang in there, team — success is closer than yo...

In this episode on The Coaching Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Eve Meceda - a woman who truly lives and breathes “Educate. Inspire. Enable.” We dive into her powerhouse trio of focus areas: Growth Mindset, Habits, and Difficult Conversations. With 25+ years of global impact, over 1,800 talks, and a reputation for transforming how leaders think and behave, Eve brings the kind of wisdom...

TURBO TIP from Coach EM ⚡️ Instead of saying “I believe in you,” Say “I know you can do this.” That tiny shift from belief to certainty builds real confidence in your people — inspired by Episode #163 of The Coaching Podcast with Coach Tony Latimer. Live inspired. Practice improving. Lead with impact. Featured Partner: “Coach EM's Turbo Tip is powered by Sam — because coaches should coach, n...

For this milestone 200th episode, the amazing Tracey Ezard flipped the mic on me — and what a ride it was. We unpacked the through-line of my life: coaching. From my first tennis lesson to coaching high-performance leaders across the globe, I shared how stretching one layer at a time , igniting curiosity , and helping people perform under pressure continue to drive everything I do. As I say in thi...

In this engaging episode of The Coaching Podcast , Dr. AJ Lauer, EdD, brings a fresh and practical perspective to leadership, inclusion, and coaching cultures. With over 20 years of DEI experience, AJ defines what diversity, equity, and inclusion really mean in the workplace and shares actionable strategies to create environments where people can truly thrive. We discuss hiring considerations, how...