The Coaching York Podcast (Reloaded)

“As coaches, we naturally work in line with our client's mandate. And I think it's also our task when we are really present to perceive what resonates between the lines and if necessary, to mirror it back.” What happens when what is resonating between the lines is the client’s view of ageing? Before we start exploring ageing with other people, we perhaps need to do some work of our own. What do yo...

Do you ever go into a job or situation feeling there is a mis-match between what you’re being asked to do, and what you feel able to do? Do you ever look at other people and think they are like the swan, serenely gliding over the challenges of life whilst you're struggling to stay afloat? You’re not alone. In fact, you might be surprised to discover how common this is. Underneath that feeling ther...

What drew Bryony Rowntree to coaching? In particular, what led her to coaching women making the transition from maternity leave back into the workplace?  In this episode, originally recorded in September, 2024, I speak to coach, trainer and facilitator Bryony Rowntree. We explore Bryony’s story of parenting, living in Tanzania, working as a live-in carer, to developing expertise in safeguarding, c...

What do 95% of people fear more than death? The stress that goes with public speaking! Guest expert Tom Wright draws on his experience as a theatre director and coach to bust some stress-inducing myths and to manage the challenge of stress in daily life. It’s quite a thought that surveys indicate people rate public speaking as more scary than dying.  So  think about the levels of stress that actor...

"You know, there's a saying that I love, which is when you heal your inner world, your outer world starts to change....For me, HR isn't just about policies and procedures. It is about people and meeting people where they are at. And when you've done that inner work, you can show up with more empathy, more clarity, more presence. And that's where the real transformation happens." You don't have to...

What will you be doing at 10 o'clock tomorrow? Will you be caring for someone studying, fulfilling your vocation in a voluntary capacity, relaxing or working? And if you are in a job, how do you feel about it? How do you feel about where you are now, and the direction of travel your career is taking you? There are various reasons why we might want to stop and take stock of where we are in our job...

Join Heather Simpson in conversation with Geoff Ashton as they review a four year coaching programme developed to support primary care workers in the face of the Covid crisis. Discover how Heather and her team rapidly developed a coaching offer tailored to the diverse needs of primary care workers in England, and further developed this as the pandemic unfolded. Learn about the new and demanding ch...

Origin stories. You will be familiar with the genre - it’s the story or account of how a character or a group, came into being.  What happened that brought them about?  How did they get their superpowers?  What are their unique or enduring characteristics?  What was it about their origin, that contributes to their legacy? So what about Coaching York? What’s our origin story?  Peter Lumley is the f...