The AC Podcast

In this short podcast interview, Gillian Jones-Williams reveals, to Sue Stockdale, the benefits of having a coaching culture in the workplace.

Gillian describes the very real, and timely, challenges for leaders and organisations wishing to embrace coaching culture and during COVID-19.

Hear why now, at a time of lock-down and isolation, this is an ideal time for organisations to consider adopting a culture whilst preparing for a new world.

Learn why coaching is not always about a financial investment and where to begin creating a company culture in your organisation.

You’ll also hear why and how now is an ideal time to brush up on leadership coaching skills and how teaching managers to coach is only a small part of developing a coaching culture.

Gillian also shares how a reflective practise can be a strategic way of improving an organisation’s culture and why coaching is needed, perhaps more than ever, in the workplace.

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Ashley Howard, CEO and founder of Forever Young People, joins our host Maisie Barlow, to share his passion for youth work. Ashley recounts his challenging youth, including time in a family refuge, and how mentorship helped him find his passion for working with young people which led to the founding of Forever Young People in 2019, and its evolution and growth since.

Ashley discusses the importance of emotional intelligence, personal growth, and community support. He shares his initiatives for alternative education, youth work, and community groups, including a mum-and-baby group. Discover the importance of authenticity and sensitivity and other practical tips for working with young people. This conversation highlights Ashley's dedication to empowering young people and his inspiring journey of personal and professional development.

You will learn:

· The challenges and rewards of mentoring and supporting young people

· The significance of equipping young people with practical life skills

· The importance of consistency and understanding the individual needs of young people

"People need money to live, 100%, but people need support to live. You need those things put in place for you to feel and have that desire to kind of want to push yourself, want to live that life, chase your purpose."

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-future-generations-podcast-series-support-young-people

In the final episode of our ‘Coaching as a Leader’ podcast series, Jen Kidby is joined by Linda Beatty, Senior Manager of Culture and Engagement in Bank of Ireland, to explore the growing role of leader coaches in formal coaching programs within organizations. They delve into how structured coaching engagements—distinct from day-to-day mentoring or informal support—can elevate leadership development across an organization. Linda shares her personal journey, while highlighting the practical considerations leader coaches must navigate - from contracting and the challenges of confidentiality to the importance of support systems and supervision.

You'll discover why leader coaches bring unique value through their organizational insight and how they create psychological safety when coaching colleagues and employees. Learn the impact that leader coaches can have on colleagues within their organization and the organization itself, as well as the wider impact in the day to day lives of leader coaches themselves. Linda shares the rationale for utilizing leader coaches over external coaches. She offers invaluable insights, guidance and strategies that will both inspire and inform leader coaches and organizations considering formal coaching.

We hope this series has inspired leaders, leader coaches and coaches supporting leaders. If you would like a more in-depth knowledge on this topic you can find the ‘Coaching as a Leader’ book in book shops and online.

You will learn:

· How formal coaching unlocks leadership development across the organization.

· How structured frameworks and boundaries are essential.

· How support systems, such as peer networks and coaching communities fuel success.

“Formal coaching is a structured relationship between two people, the coach and the coach. And in an organizational setting, that's obviously a colleague or an employee... someone you don't know.”

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For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel-coaching-as-a-leader-formal-coaching-future-leaders

Haleem Clift, filmmaker, producer and speaker, joins our host Maisie Barlow, to discuss his work with young people. Haleem leads with vulnerability, sharing his lived experiences to engage and empower young people as well as provide a positive male role model for young men. In this thought-provoking conversation, Haleem explores the fine line between motivation, mentorship and coaching, and the importance of his own personal development. He talks about the societal and internal pressures faced by men, the need for male healing spaces in a female-dominated industry, and how having a good male role model can change the trajectory of a young man’s life. Diving into the current cancel culture, Haleem and Maisie explore the impact on young people and how vital it is to empower them to develop strong resilient roots within themselves.

You will learn:

· The power of lived experiences and stories in relating to and engaging young people

· How to support young men in developing a healthy masculinity

· The impact of the information age and cancel culture on young people

“Let’s not shame men for being men, for having masculine qualities. It is not a bad thing – you just need to channel it in the right way.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-future-generations_positive-masculinity-empowerment

Pooja Sachdev, a coach and occupational psychologist, joins host Simone Sweeney to discuss the essential role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in leadership. Pooja provides, in Simone’s words, ‘one of the best definitions of diversity, inclusion and equity I have ever heard.’ They discuss the challenges organizations face in achieving true DEI and the phenomenon of ‘diversity fatigue’ and explore challenges like managing multi-generational teams and addressing poor leadership behaviour. They also discuss allyship and give practical strategies for leaders to enhance their inclusive practices. An informative, reflective episode that underscores the importance of a human-centric leader being an inclusive leader and the important role coaching plays in supporting this.

You will learn:

· The distinction between diversity, equity, and inclusion as separate but interconnected concepts.

· The role of empathy in effective leadership and its impact on team dynamics

· The value of diverse thinking and perspectives in driving innovation and problem solving

'When I say cultural intelligence, I don't mean cultural expertise. It's about cultural humility and being aware that the way I see the world and my cultural conditioning may not be the same as somebody else's.'

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_future-leadership-human_dei-empathy-culture