Coaching Focus Podcast

Episode 1 - Why coaching is the new leadership style?

Huge amounts of change, both socio-economic and political, have impacted the world of work. Every organisation and leader are on a journey to adapt their values and strategies to align with the new world. In this first episode, we unpick the new world challenges for leaders, understand the terms “power” and “empowerment” in leadership – and the psychological impact this can have on individuals – and then why coaching, rather than managing, is needed as a default management style.

Episode 3 -  How wellbeing is evolving in the coaching environment 

with Trayton Vance & Craig Fearn 

Craig Fearn is a sustainable wellbeing expert who has worked with organisations around the world for more than 20 years. He is currently the Founder of Lighthouse Mentoring. Craig talks candidly about his own personal experiences of mental health, and how it has helped shape his coaching approach that helps clients manage their stress and attain positive mental wellbeing.

In the first part of this two-part conversation, we explore how to create safe environments for people to express their vulnerabilities, establishing the boundaries between coaching and counselling, and a powerful process for coaches to offload.

Episode 4 - International Womens Day Special - Looking Ahead

with Maureen Sumner Smith, Katy Deacon, Amelia Vance, and Shannon Hall.

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2023, Trayton speaks with four women at various stages over their career – from studying at university to being at the top of their career ladder. It’s a fascinating collection of conversations as we delve into equality in the digital world, the importance of coaching conversations throughout your career, the role of confidence, and changing the system so we can be ourselves at work.

Episode 6 - Resilient and Sustainable Leadership

Catherine Roe is the Chief Executive of Elior, a French food and service based industry.

Catherine and Trayton delve into the personal and workplace challenges which came along with the Covid-19 pandemic. From working remotely to dealing with personal grief, Catherine explores the importance of self-care and work/life balance.

In this episode, we learn how to instill confidence in our teams as well as some practical steps we can take towards a more open and inclusive workplace.

Episode 8 - Leadership and Eldership

How can we find meaning in our lives as coaches? Author, founder and leader, Trevor Waldock has spent the last 30 years building organisations, leading teams and writing books that support, educate and guide others in their leadership journeys.

Trevor shines a light on finding genuine meaning in life and demonstrates how we can show up in the workspace more authentically. Tune in as we discuss eldership and how we can benefit society at large through inclusive leadership.

Trevor Waldock's website

Episode 10 - Gen Z Special Part One: Followers versus Leaders

In this episode we are joined by two students from the University of Bath, Anna and Ben, who have done a literary review on whether good followership leads to good leadership. It is a fascinating discussion as we delve into the role of group identity, the power of conversation, overcoming the traditional stereotypes of a leader – and what they hope to see in the future from their research.

Episode 12 - Gen Z Special: Human-Centric Management

In the final part of our Gen Z Special conversations where we speak with students from the University of Bath, we are joined by students Jordan and Jack. They delve into the type of leadership they would like to see in the industries they’re training for, the importance of having opportunities for growth, and what coaching means to them.