The Coaching Psychology Update

Welcome to the official podcast of the British Psychological Society Division of Coaching Psychology. In this introductory episode, Dr Lizana Oberholzer , Chair of the Division, shares the vision behind the newly refreshed podcast and explains how it will become a platform for members to share ideas, research, experiences and professional conversations from across the coaching psychology community...

Whether you're already a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) or considering joining the Division of Coaching Psychology (DOCP), this episode explores the real value of membership and the practical benefits available to coaching psychologists at every stage of their career. Natalie and Toye take you through eight key benefits of BPS and DOCP membership, from discounted professional in...

What does a truly inclusive future for coaching psychology look like? In this opening episode of the reimagined Division of Coaching Psychology Podcast, Lizana Oberholzer is joined by Ify Nonyelu , Rosie Darbyshire and Cordet Smart for an insightful conversation exploring diversity, mentoring and the future of the profession. Together, they discuss why representation matters, how different cultura...

In this last episode for Series 3, Dr Natalie Lancer and our panel of experts, Sam Isaacson, Professor Nicky Terblanche, and Alex Haitoglou, delve into the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and coaching psychology. They discuss the critical need for coaches to understand technology, the nascent research on AI in coaching, and the rapid advancements in AI. We explore AI's capabilities in...

In this podcast episode, host Dr. Natalie Lancer is joined by Angie Belcher, Harriet Beveridge and Stuart Goldsmith to explore the intersection of humour and coaching. Angie, a comedian and comedy educator, shares her experience using stand-up as a therapeutic tool for diverse groups, including men at risk of suicide and army veterans. Harriet, a corporate coach, key-note speaker and stand-up come...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Natalie Lancer with Professor Almuth McDowall, Cara Langford Watts, Pippa Simou and Dr. Francoise Orlov, consider the multifaceted nature of neurodiversity coaching encompassing personal neurodiversity journeys, training, supervision and research. The speakers explore the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly women with ADHD and/or autism, and st...

In this episode, Dr. Natalie Lancer and Julia Vaughan Smith, Kate Brassington, and Jenny Rogers, explore the nuances of trauma-informed coaching. The panel give thought to the complexities and responsibilities involved in trauma-informed coaching, discussing the internal dynamics of trauma, its influence on coaching practices, and the importance of sensitivity to clients' experiences. The conversa...

In this episode of The Coaching Psychology Pod, host Dr. Natalie Lancer, with Raul Aparici, an integrative coach and psychotherapist, and Dr. Susan Kahn, a psychodynamic coaching psychologist, engage in a rich discussion about the nuances of psychodynamic coaching. We explore the wounded and celebrated self, emphasising the need for coaches to be self-aware and to understand their own vulnerabilit...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Natalie Lancer with Dr. Divine Charura, Dr. Sarah McKay, Gry Osnes, and Amy Brann, discuss the integration of neuroscience into coaching practice. They explore the benefits and challenges of applying neuroscience concepts in coaching, emphasising the need for a more-informed understanding for coaches who choose to work in this way. Our guests explain how coaches can st...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Natalie Lancer hosts a discussion on the role of coach development, self-awareness and the concept of self in coaching. Dr. Julia Carden presents her research on self-awareness, distinguishing it from self-knowledge and self-consciousness. Heather Frost explores the concept of self, drawing on her doctoral research looking at 25 belief systems, highlighting its complex...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Natalie Lancer with Dr. Sarah Brooks, Paula Dixon, and Natasha Vorrasi discuss the vision for the future of coaching psychology and the two current routes to becoming a chartered coaching psychologist. We outline the high standards required for chartered status, which is recognised by the British Psychological Society. We explore the division's goals, developing an imp...

In this episode, Dr. Natalie Lancer and her guests, Anthony Eldridge-Rogers, Maria Iliffe-Wood, and Dr. Iain McCormick, explore the significance of self-care, presence, and reflective practice in coaching psychology. They discuss the role of self-care in managing the challenges coaches face. The conversation highlights the importance of meaning-centred coaching and the impact of coaching presence...

In this episode Dr Natalie Lancer, with Professor Jonathan Passmore, Xenia Angevin and Kaveh Mir, discuss the realities of running your own coaching practice or working for a large, digital coaching platform. We cover the fundamental questions to help you consider how to find your clients, decide on a niche and philosophy and tap into different coaching markets. We explore: •    What counts more:...

The final episode of Season 2 of The Coaching Psychology Pod is split into two parts. Host Dr Natalie Lancer discusses coaching in sport with Dr. Angela Mouton, Dr. Matt Dubin and Ben Davies. In Part 1 Angela and Matt delve into their interest in coaching, the role of positive psychology, and their research, exploring the concept of 'flow' and its impact on peak performance. In Part 2, Ben elabora...

In this episode, Dr Natalie Lancer, Dr. Yi-Ling Lai, Dr. Tom Kolditz and Dr. Qing Wang discuss coaching in higher education, emphasising the importance of well-being and performance for university students and academics. They share research and case studies on the use of professional coaching for developing students into leaders, group workshops to foster academics' well-being and peer coaching to...

This podcast is dedicated to the memory of Edgar Schein, a former professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management and author of 'Process Consultation' who sadly died four days before this podcast was recorded.  He made notable contributions in the field of organizational development in many areas, including career development, group process consultation, and organizational culture.  Professor Sche...

In this episode, Dr Natalie Lancer, with Juliette Alban-Metcalfe, Dr Anna Kane and Dr Eva-Maria Graf, discusses how research can be applied to coaching in organisations. We cover linguistic research in coaching conversations, the use of psychometric tools in coaching, and confidence at work. We ask: What do we mean by self-confidence? How can we use different models and tools to build confidence i...

In this episode Dr Natalie Lancer with Deborah Barleggs, Peter Fennah, Dr Richard Kwiatkowski discuss the breadth of coaching careers from narrative, practical, emotional and cognitive perspectives, drawing on a range of coaching psychology and career-specific theories. Today's panel of experts offers guidance, suggestions and resources for both experienced career coaches and those interested in e...

In this episode Dr Natalie Lancer with Dr Tim Anstiss, Shira Ben-Arzi, Jordan Friedman explores how coaches can work with clients to improve their health and well-being. In this conversation, we discuss a variety of approaches including motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, stress reduction and medical coaching. We also cover: How is Medical Coaching different from Health or We...

In this episode, Dr Natalie Lancer talks to Dr Andrew Marren, Natalie Silverdale and Dr Andrew Parsons. Natalie Silverdale and Dr Andrew Parsons are part of the team behind the pioneering concept of coaching cancer patients at The Fountain Centre, a cancer charity located at St Luke's Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Hospital. Dr Andrew Marren researched the 'therapeutic coaching' happening at th...

In today's episode Dr Natalie Lancer explores with Dr Nic Bowes, Honorary Professor Geraldine Akerman, Vicki Cardwell and Lilian Flynn, how coaching can impact both prisoners and prison staff. Coaching is used by forensic psychologists and volunteer coaches to develop motivated prisoners' full potential. We learn about the challenges and rewards of coaching in this environment, through discussing:...

In this episode Dr Natalie Lancer, with Justin Wise and Dr Michael Marx, explores how some coaches integrate faith-based concepts and secular equivalents, including meaning, intuition and a capacity to respond to life's challenges, into their coaching. We learn how religious values, ethics and practices may inform  the work that coaches do with their clients. In this episode, we discuss Christian...

In this first episode, Dr Natalie Lancer with Dr. Kimberly Allen, Dr. Margaret Machara and Vielka Gabriel explore how coaches can work with families, sometimes in vulnerable communities, towards a more empowered family life. We learn what the coach's role is in working, with young children, teenagers and the elderly, through the normal challenges of life across the lifespan, through discussing: •...

In the final episode for this first series, your host, Dr Natalie Lancer, and guests Wei-Ying Chen, Matti Niebelschuetz and Will Foussier discuss how coaching is changing from an organisational and technological perspective. In this episode we discuss: Why coaches will never be replaced by AI and technology How digital technologies can make coaching accessible to more people The benefits and chall...

In this episode, Dr Natalie Lancer and her hand-selected panel comprising Alison Clarke, Professor Sarah Corrie and Dr Marie Stopforth, explore a variety of pathways to become a Chartered Coaching Psychologist.  We consider the importance of Chartership by discussing: The distinction between coaching, clinical psychology, coaching, counselling and therapy How the profession of Coaching Psychology...