The EMCC UK Podcast

Nicci Statham chats to host Beth Clare McManus about how working with an intention of being for ourselves and for others provides an open-hearted foundation for coaching and supervision practice. Nicci speaks about the important role her supervisor has played in supporting her development both personally and professionally, and how we could all spend less time judging and more time enjoying oursel...

Jo Cleary and Jo Birch chat about the pivotal, yet often overlooked role of the supervisor. They delve into the significance of accreditation for supervisors, exploring how it not only enhances professional credibility but also enriches personal development. This series explores the transformative power of supervision in coaching and mentoring. Through relaxed, conversational episodes, we’ll uncov...

Mia O’Gorman and Runa Begum chat to host Sandra Wilson about their journeys to becoming accredited coach supervisors. Their experiences shed light on the motivations, challenges, and insights that come with this rewarding path. This series explores the transformative power of supervision in coaching and mentoring. Through relaxed, conversational episodes, we’ll uncover how supervision enhances pro...

Jo Birch chats to host Sandra Wilson about the critical importance of wellbeing for coaches and supervisors, highlighting that they are the most valuable tools in their practice. They discuss the necessity of self-care and the role of supervision in maintaining personal and professional effectiveness. Jo also shares more about how open conversations about wellbeing with supervisors can help to add...

Helen Jane Campbell chats to host Beth Clare McManus about natural rhythms, finding permission through engaging with the work of others, and bringing in a wide variety of experiences to resource and restore ourselves in service of our work. They explore Helen’s work as a coach for creative people and as a writer, including how she brings a wealth of creativity, community, magic, and sensory experi...

Kate Elliott talks to Beth Clare McManus about the role of internal coaches in creating calm spaces for reflection amidst busy organisational contexts. They explore how we might bring ourselves into the coaching space in service of our clients, and how growth and learning is both a desired outcome and a way of working as a coach. Conversations with Members is a series of personal, community-driven...

Alicja Nocon talks to host Beth Clare McManus about how she blends coaching and mentoring in her practice, underpinned by her key principles of experiential learning, paying attention to the relationship, and considering the role of the environment on our work. They explore how Alicja is learning to take up more space, with consideration of how everyone is different and how wonderful and rich the...

Helen O’Neill chats to host Beth Clare McManus in an open and reflective discussion, exploring Helen's work with a focus on the future of work, and her passion for books. Helen also considers how we work on ourselves and bring in the tools and techniques that we use with our clients in service of doing our best work with some self-compassion. Conversations with Members is a series of personal,...

Sarah Gatford chats to host Beth Clare McManus in a lively and joyful discussion, exploring how nature is a huge source of inspiration in her work, enabling us to be well and move towards flourishing with the help of our natural world (and goats!). Sarah explores her role as an EMCC UK Governor Member, as well as considering how we might all work to connect and reconnect as a community in a post-C...

Liam Moore talks to host Beth Clare McManus, offering an honest and refreshing take on his work as a coach and supervisor. He shares the importance of using your voice and the role of challenge, with integrity and care, for the betterment of the profession. Exploring the influence of others on his practice, Liam reflects on how his practice and his self are 'growing together', and brings s...

Dr Clare Mulligan-Foster and Beth Clare McManus dive into a celebration of the coaching, mentoring and supervision community and explore how inspiring and motivating collaborations and connections can be. They also discuss the importance of looking after yourself in practice, and how reflecting on personal values such as kindness, curiosity and respect can inform not only the work we do with clien...

Damian Vaughan, Mickaela Richards and Heidi Thomas explore how BetterUp and The Invictus Games Foundation have partnered to support recovery for individuals within the international Wounded, Injured or Sick (WIS) service community 365 Days a year and beyond the Games through mentoring. The key message being, you don't recover, you are always in recovery. We discuss the powerful impact mentorin...

Nick Morgan and Holly Bennett discuss the challenges, responsibilities, and dynamics of managing mentoring programs, as well as the ethical considerations and the impact on mentors and mentees. They delve into the complexities of mentoring programs, focusing on the role of program managers and the dynamics of mentor-mentee relationships. Nick Morgan is a learning and development consultant special...

Andrew MacKichan and Heidi Thomas discuss mentoring in a corporate setting, including how to structure this as an approach and options for evaluating programme effectiveness. They also explore supervision of mentors and the themes that emerge in this. Andrew MacKichan is an EMCC Senior Practitioner Coach, Senior Practitioner Team Coach and supervisor. Based in Munich, Germany, he lived outside nat...

Naomi Fergus and Clare Walsby explore the external mentoring scheme at McPin Foundation, a mental health research charity. They discuss the reasons behind its inception, the benefits it brings, and potential areas for future improvement, all from the perspective of their roles in operations and HR. Naomi Fergus joined McPin in 2021 having worked as a medical recruitment officer in the NHS for adol...

Katharine St John-Brooks, Jeremy Gomm and Julia Menaul unpick how frequently a coach should be undertaking supervision. They also discuss the role of the supervisor in educating organisation clients on what supervision is or isn’t and explore the responsibility of coaches in handling and sharing client information. Katharine St John-Brooks is the author of the first book to focus exclusively on in...

Hannah Butler, Thalia Carr and Zoe Cohen explore the intersection of coaching and civil resistance. They discuss the importance of being honest about the current state of the world, the challenges of setting goals in a rapidly changing environment, and the responsibility of coaches to support individuals in navigating these complexities. The episode concludes with reflections on the evolving natur...

Hannah Butler and Zoe Cohen talk openly about the challenges and joys of working in the eco coaching space. They explore the complexities of grief, societal collapse, and the importance of resistance, resilience, and regeneration in the face of climate change and systemic issues. They also reflect on the journey of self-discovery and the importance of finding fellow travellers in this challenging...

Katharine St John-Brooks, Jeremy Gomm and Julie Danskin explore insights from integrating coaching and supervision practice within an organisation, including the number of coaches and supervisors involved, the use of one-to-one and group supervision, and the commitment to coaching as a practice. Julie also addresses challenges such as the helping orientation of NHS staff and the impact of the pand...

Katharine St John-Brooks, Jeremy Gomm and Cheryl Cooper discuss the challenges faced by internal coaches, including limited opportunities for coaching, the need for coaching maturity in organisations, and ethical dilemmas. Cheryl also explores power dynamics in organisations, particularly in hierarchical and international settings. Katharine St John-Brooks is the author of the first book to focus...

Linzi Cookson and Jason Rosoff continue their exploration of the Radical Candor communication framework. They talk through useful tips for accepting feedback gracefully, giving feedback to superiors and the importance of praise. Jason Rosoff is the CEO and Co-founder of Radical Candor. Over the last four years, he’s helped all kinds of organizations, from tiny startups to the giants in the Fortune...

Katharine St John-Brooks, Jeremy Gomm and Anne Welsh explore aspects of internal coaching and supervision, including building trust, addressing hierarchical differences, and the role of internal coaches in organisations. They also touch on the challenges of coaching across cultures and the changing role of the supervisor in a post-pandemic world. Katharine St John-Brooks is the author of the first...

Denise Meade-Hill, Lisa LaRue and Meena Anand explore the rapidly changing landscape of the future of work, covering everything from an increase in AI use to embracing neurodivergence in the workplace. They discuss how career coaches can better equip themselves to support their coachees through these changes. Denise Meade-Hill is a career transition coach and EMCC Senior Practitioner with over 15...

Katharine St John-Brooks, Jeremy Gomm and Kevin Cowley discuss the challenges and benefits of internal supervision within the context of Kevin’s experience in the civil service. They highlight the importance of reflection and peer supervision in the coaching profession and compare the differences between internal and external supervision of internal coaches. Katharine St John-Brooks is the author...

In the second part of their conversation, Linzi Cookson and Jason Rosoff explore the Radical Candor communication framework. They discuss how leaders can create a culture of candor through adopting a habit of soliciting and giving kind and clear feedback. Jason Rosoff is the CEO and Co-founder of Radical Candor. Over the last four years, he’s helped all kinds of organizations, from tiny startups t...