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The Coaching Academy - 28 Mar 2025

From setbacks to comebacks: Build resilience with coaching

This week on the blog, we are catching up with our graduate coach Ben Mitchell, whose story is bound to inspire and empower you to chase your dreams. Ben has been on an incredible journey, facing the challenges associated with chronic pain, celebrating wins and learning valuable lessons along the way. His drive to help others realise their potential, despite their own chronic pain, and to step confidently into their next chapter is truly uplifting.

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The Coaching Academy - 26 Mar 2025

Authenticity v's Reinvention: A Coach's Perspective

We often think of authenticity as staying true to who we are, while reinvention suggests change and transformation. At first glance, these ideas might seem at odds - but are they really? Can we evolve and grow while still being authentic? This week, Françoise Olivier, a Coaching Academy Course Advisor & Life Coach, explores how authenticity and reinvention can coexist, shaping our personal and professional journeys as coaches.

Coaching Theory & Insights

The Coaching Academy - 20 Mar 2025

Nurse to Grief Coach: Helping others rewrite life after loss

In this week’s blog, we share a sensitive journey of loss and finding a renewed purpose. Coaching Academy graduate, and Grief & Loss Coach, Katherine Proffitt, had initially planned to pursue a PhD to combine research with her passion for supporting women and families after pregnancy loss. However, Katherine found her path shifting after a series of life-changing events which led her to Grief Coaching, where she now supports families through grief and loss. (*This article contains topics around pregnancy loss and baby loss which some readers may find difficult.)

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The Coaching Academy - 19 Mar 2025

Celebrating Neurodiversity: What is neuro-affirming support?

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an opportunity to amplify and embrace the strengths, perspectives, and unique contributions of neurodivergent individuals. As coaches, this is an opportunity to reflect on how we can provide truly neuro-affirming support - helping individuals thrive in ways that align with their authentic selves. In this week's blog, Coaching Academy graduate, neurodiversity coach and trainer Anita Patel, explores what it means to offer neuro-affirming coaching, practical ways to support neurodivergent individuals, and why embracing neurodiversity benefits everyone.

Coach Professional Development

The Coaching Academy - 14 Mar 2025

Creating safe spaces with life coaching

In this week's blog, we're catching up with graduate Life Coach and Counsellor Stasia Banto, who is passionate about supporting individuals on their personal growth and healing journey. Specialising in helping clients process complex trauma and navigate an autism or ADHD diagnosis, Stasia creates a safe and supportive space that acts as a catalyst for lasting change for the clients she helps in the UK and internationally. With Neurodiversity Celebration Week coming up next week, there's never been a better time to explore the power of truly understanding and supporting neurodivergent minds. Read on to learn more about Stasia's journey and insights.

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The Coaching Academy - 12 Mar 2025

Life after uniform: Coaching for a new purpose

Following on from his inspiring Coaching Conversations discussion on with our Head of Training, Sharon Lawton, Coaching Academy graduate Olafemi Xavier shares further insights on navigating major life transitions. After 13 years as an RAF officer, Olafemi now works as a Performance Coach and NLP Practitioner, helping others find purpose beyond service. Whether transitioning from military life or facing a big life change, Olafemi offers practical advice to thrive during change and build an extraordinary new chapter.

Coaching Niches

The Coaching Academy - 07 Mar 2025

Empowering women leaders in science through coaching

In this week's blog, we're catching up with Coaching Academy graduate Dr. Sian Rowsell, a double Coaching Academy award winner, who empowers women leaders in science to thrive in their careers and achieve the perfect work/life balance. With International Women’s Day tomorrow, Sian's story is a powerful reminder of how women continue to break barriers and inspire others. After earning her PhD at Imperial College and completing a post-doc at the University of Leeds, Sian built a successful and diverse career in the pharmaceutical industry. But her journey didn’t stop there. Inspired by a tearful January morning and a well-timed group coaching session, Sian embarked on a path of reinvention. Read on to hear her story of transitioning from a corporate career to making an impact as a coach.

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The Coaching Academy - 05 Mar 2025

What is Confidence Coaching?

Do you dream of standing tall in your strengths, communicating effectively, and approaching life with conviction? Confidence coaching might just be the path to unlock that potential - for both you as a coach and your clients. Read on to find out in this week's blog how confidence coaching can transform lives and help you uncover the fearless, empowered version of yourself!

Coaching Niches

The Coaching Academy - 28 Feb 2025

From hospitality leader to coach: My coaching journey

In this week's blog, we're catching up with Manisha Vithani, a Coaching Academy graduate, mentor and associate trainer. After 20 years in the hotels and hospitality industry, Manisha retrained in coaching and now runs her own coaching business for leaders and entrepreneurs. Manisha supports individuals through challenges, helping them navigate uncertainty, overcome obstacles, and develop the confidence to thrive in their leadership career or business. Read on to learn more about Manisha's journey and insights!

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