In this conversation, Yannick Jacob and Beth Clare McManus explore the intersection of coaching, creativity, and research. They discuss the importance of making research accessible, the role of creativity in coaching, and the ethical considerations that arise when using art and music in practice. The dialogue emphasizes the need for coaches to be aware of their influence on clients and the significance of supervision in navigating these complex dynamics. Through practical examples, they illustrate how creative approaches can enhance the coaching experience and foster deeper connections with clients. In this conversation, Yannick Jacob and Beth Clare McManus delve into the ethical considerations surrounding coaching practices, the blurred lines between coaching and therapy, and the importance of critical thinking in the coaching profession. They discuss the necessity of contracting, the role of emotions in coaching, and the emerging trends such as AI and arts-based coaching. The dialogue emphasizes the need for coaches to reflect on their practices and the ethical implications of their work, ultimately advocating for a more critical approach to coaching.

Beth Clare McManus is a coaching psychologist, artist, and researcher living in Manchester, UK. She believes that her best work happens at the intersection of psychology, coaching, and creativity.

Her professional practice is underpinned by Positive Psychology, with a particular interest in well-being and emotions at work. She is also interested in the ethical integration of arts-based approaches into coaching to support our ability to reflect, publishing research on this topic as well as undertaking a PhD (ongoing) that seeks to understand the potential of arts-based approaches in coaching supervision.

Beth coaches senior leaders, people professionals, and creative freelancers with an intention of supporting them to experience positive well-being and to be happy in their working lives. She offers exploration through arts-based approaches to clients who feel open and supported to work in this way.

As a coaching supervisor, she specialises in supporting coach well-being and utilising arts-based reflective practice, alongside championing the development of ethical awareness and ethical maturity in practitioners.

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bethclaremc
Website: https://bethclaremc.com
Illustrated guide to working ethically with creativity: https://bethclaremc.com/ethics

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