the Ripl effect podcast : Caroline Pearce Coaching

Kevin Karaca (coach, facilitator, and writer) joins Caroline Pearce to explore how mindfulness supports difficult conversations — especially when emotions run high or viewpoints clash. Kevin shares how curiosity and presence can transform tension into understanding, and why the goal of a challenging dialogue isn’t to win, but to connect and learn. By cultivating self-awareness and practising mindf...

Mel Larson (coach, consultant, and artist) joins Caroline Pearce to unpack why money, race, and self-worth are such difficult yet essential topics. She shares how confronting these taboos helped her move from undercharging to valuing her work and boundaries. Mel and Caroline discuss how avoiding discomfort - whether about pricing, power, or identity - creates resentment, while open, empathetic dia...

In this episode of * the Ripl effect *, Caroline Pearce is joined by Simon Dixon from Climate Action Leeds to explore the complex relationship between climate, politics and social justice. Their conversation looks at how the language we use around climate change can either bring people together or push them away, and why the way we frame these issues matters just as much as the action we take. Sim...

In this first guest episode of the Ripl effect podcast , Caroline Pearce is joined by leadership coach Emily Petty to explore the art of having difficult conversations. Together they talk about what makes certain conversations so uncomfortable, why many of us avoid them, and how we can approach them with more confidence and kindness. Emily shares her experience working with leaders, especially in...

the Ripl effect is a podcast to develop an enquiry around having difficult conversations - some people prefer to say tricky or brave conversations. Through real conversations with people whose life and work involves holding these conversations, the podcast is exploring tools & tips, advice and stories around difficult conversations. Including… guides on how to do it better, experience of when...