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The Coaching Academy - 14 Aug 2024

Exploring curiosity in life coaching: Can a coach be TOO curious?

As a follow on from this week's Coaching Conversations with Rachael Bushby and Sharon Lawton (our Head of Training) we’re featuring a thought-provoking piece by Rachael further delving into the power of curiosity in coaching.   Rachael, one of our expert coach trainers, is currently pursuing a PhD on the connection between curiosity and wellbeing, and shares insights into how this fundamental trait shapes our lives. Inspired by observing the natural curiosity of children and animals, the blog explores how curiosity can play a vital role in personal growth and coaching.   

Coach Professional Development

The Coaching Academy - 24 Jul 2024

Embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging in coaching

In coaching, fostering an environment of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is paramount. As coaches, our mission extends beyond supporting clients towards their goals; it encompasses creating a space where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued. This holistic approach not only enhances the coaching experience but also promotes profound personal and professional growth for both coach and coachee.  Read on to discover key insights from Rebecca Daniel, one of our expert Coach Trainers, on how to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into your coaching practice.

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The Coaching Academy - 26 Jun 2024

Recognising and overcoming unconscious bias as a life coach

In the dynamic world of life coaching, the role of a coach is to guide clients towards achieving their personal and professional goals. However, an often overlooked but critical aspect of life coaching is the presence of unconscious bias. Unconscious bias, though unintentional, can significantly affect the effectiveness of coaching sessions and the overall client-coach relationship. In this week's blog article, we will explore the impact of unconscious bias in life coaching, understand its implications, and discuss strategies to recognise and overcome it to foster a more inclusive and effective coaching practice.

Coach Professional Development

The Coaching Academy - 22 May 2024

Supervision for Coaches: What it is and why coaches need it

You may have heard of coaching supervision, but you might not be clear about what it is and how it can help you as a coach. In this week's blog Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel, two of our expert Coaching Academy trainers and Co-Founders of The Coaching Catalysts, share what coaching supervision is and how it can help you develop as a professional coach.

Coach Professional Development

The Coaching Academy - 08 May 2024

What does it mean to be an inclusive coach?

Coaching is about people.  It’s about helping them thrive in all aspects of their lives, careers and relationships. That’s it in a nutshell. But in order to do this really well we need to understand that we cannot use a cookie-cutter, one size fits all approach to coaching individuals. We are wonderfully diverse as humans in terms of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, beliefs, backgrounds, ability, sexuality, personality, preferences and neurodiversity. The list goes on. So, what do we need to think about as coaches?  

Coach Professional Development

The Coaching Academy - 20 Dec 2023

Finding balance in a digital age: Coaching strategies for digital detox

In a world increasingly dominated by digital devices, always-on social media, and constant connectivity, planning time to allow yourself a digital detox and prepare for an exciting 2024 is an opportunity not to be missed. Taking a step back from screens, notifications, and the virtual world intentionally for a few days, or even a few weeks, can give your mental health, productivity, and overall happiness the boost it deserves.  What is a digital detox, and how can you make one work for you?   In this blog article, we'll explore coaching strategies to help you design the perfect digital detox, especially at the beginning of a bright New Year. 

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The Coaching Academy - 13 Dec 2023

Cultivating CALM: A life coach's guide to best Christmas practice

This week’s blog has been written by The Coaching Academy Graduate, Laura O'Shaughnessy, Laura shares with us her tips for staying and present this festive period using the CALM framework. Read on to learn more…

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The Coaching Academy - 27 Sep 2023

From novice to expert: The journey to becoming a highly effective coach

As a trainer at The Coaching Academy for the last 16 years and a coach for over 20, I'm often asked what the route is to become a highly effective and successful coach. The truth is that it includes many different aspects, which is why I decided to capture at least some of them for this week's blog post on becoming a highly effective coach. 

Coach Professional Development

The Coaching Academy - 06 Sep 2023

From good to great: How coaching supervision fuels coaching excellence

As coaches, many of us are lifelong learners, and we know that becoming a truly great coach is through continuous growth, self-awareness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We want to ensure that we make the maximum impact on our client's lives. This is where coaching supervision can elevate you as a coach, supporting you as you continue a journey of learning, reflection, and evolution. 

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Introduction to Life Coaching | Today, 10:00am

Introduction to NLP | 26th February, 7:00pm

Power of Beliefs in Coaching | 27th February, 12:00pm

Introduction to Coaching Within Education | 13th March, 12:00pm

Introduction to Business Coaching | 23rd April, 7:00pm

Introduction to Corporate Coaching | 14th May, 7:00pm

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