Episodes

  • Episode 173 8 End of Year Questions

    Episode 173 8 End of Year Questions
    Dec 23 2024
    173 8 End of Year Questions In this reflective end-of-year episode, we guide listeners through 8 powerful coaching questions to close out 2024 and set intentions for 2025. Inspired by the idea of Christmas crackers but swapping out cheesey jokes for meaningful questions, we pair reflection with forward-thinking, encouraging listeners to pause, reflect, and plan. The episode begins with a question about what has influenced you this year—whether people, events, or personal experiences—and pairs it with a forward-looking prompt: Who am I becoming? Drawing on vivid metaphors of life paths, we invite listeners to consider whether they are following familiar routes, veering off onto less-trodden trails, or creating entirely new pathways. Listeners are then asked to explore their world work—the contribution they’ve made, whether large or small, to the world around them. we emphasise that world work doesn’t need to be grandiose; acts of kindness, caregiving, and listening all count. This reflection naturally flows into the forward-looking question: What is the world calling you to do? A deeper emotional exploration comes next: What have you denied yourself this year? From experiences to emotions like joy or anxiety, we highlight the importance of identifying unconscious denials and bringing them into awareness. The follow-up question, What will you allow or welcome in next year?, encourages listeners to grant themselves permission to embrace what truly matters. Finally, the episode turns toward gratitude. Listeners reflect on what and who they are most grateful for and are challenged to consider how they will share that gratitude in the year ahead. From personal stories of transformative gratitude to ideas about paying it forward, we remind everyone that gratitude, when shared, becomes even more powerful. As the year closes, this episode is a reflective companion for anyone seeking clarity, growth, and intention for the new year. The 8 End-of-Year Coaching Questions What has influenced me this year? Who am I becoming? What world work have I done this year? What is the world calling me to do? What have I denied myself this year? What will I allow or welcome in next year? What and who am I most grateful for this year? How will I share my gratitude in the year ahead? In this Episode you will Learn: Reflection unlocks clarity: Pausing to review the past year helps identify influences and set intentional goals for the future. Small contributions matter: “World work” can be simple acts of kindness, caregiving, or listening. Awareness changes patterns: Recognizing what you’ve denied yourself allows for conscious choices moving forward. Gratitude is grounding and powerful: Sharing gratitude amplifies its impact and fosters connection. Intention shapes who you become: By asking who you choose to be, you align actions with desired growth. Key Takeaways Use these 8 coaching questions as journaling prompts or conversation starters for reflection. Don’t underestimate the small ways you contribute to the world—kindness, care, and attention all matter. Acknowledge the emotions or experiences you may have denied yourself and give yourself permission to embrace them. Gratitude is transformative when shared—consider how you can express it more intentionally in the coming year. Life paths are yours to create—are you following the familiar, stepping off the track, or forging new trails? Timestamps 00:03 – 01:00: Introduction – 8 End-of-Year Coaching Questions explained 01:14 – 02:28: Question 1: What has influenced me this year? 02:28 – 03:44: Question 2: Who am I becoming? 04:13 – 05:25: Question 3: What world work have I done this year? 05:25 – 06:48: Question 4: What is the world calling me to do? 07:05 – 08:42: Question 5: What have I denied myself this year? 11:25 – 12:04: Question 6: What will I allow or welcome in next year? 12:48 – 15:10: Question 7: What and who am I grateful for this year? 18:32 – 21:56: Question 8: How will I share my gratitude in the year ahead? 21:56 – 22:20: Closing reflections and gratitude for the listeners Keywords End-of-year reflection questions, Coaching questions for personal growth, Setting intentions for the new year, Gratitude reflection exercises, How to plan for the year ahead, Personal growth coaching tools, Coaching Crowd podcast, World work and contribution, Reflective journaling prompts, Emotional awareness and gratitude, Links: COACHING TRAINING LEVEL 5 https://www.igcompany.co.uk/l5-diploma COACHING TRAINING LEVEL 7 https://www.igcompany.co.uk/l7-diploma Purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r Neurodivergent inclusive coaching programme: http://www.igcompany.co.uk/nd Resources: Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/ Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/ In Good Company...
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    23 mins
  • 172 How to Change your Career in a Year

    172 How to Change your Career in a Year
    Dec 16 2024
    172 How to Change Your Career in a Year Is it possible to train as a coach and become accredited all within a year? This episode we answer this question and share how to make a significant career shift in just one year. We explore the process of becoming a qualified coach, offering a structured timeline for training, practicing, and completing a coaching program. We know that training to become a coach can be challenging to fit in and around your life, and so we explain the flexibility of the process and the opportunity to start building a coaching business while still in training. There are also broader benefits that come with learning coaching skills—personally and professionally—whether you’re changing careers completely or enhancing your current role. If you’re setting your goals for the upcoming year and considering training as a coach, this is the episode for you! Key Highlights: Structured coaching programs (Level 5 and Level 7) that can be completed within a year. Balancing coaching training alongside current work and life commitments. Opportunities to start a coaching business before becoming fully qualified. The transformative impact of coaching skills on career growth, personal development, and relationships. Encouragement to take intentional action in 2025 and remain open to new opportunities. Keywords: Change your career, Coaching qualifications, Coaching training timeline, Becoming a coach in one year, Level 5 coaching program, Level 7 coaching certification, Start a coaching business, Career change tips, Personal development, Coaching Crowd podcast Links: COACHING TRAINING LEVEL 5 https://www.igcompany.co.uk/l5-diploma COACHING TRAINING LEVEL 7 https://www.igcompany.co.uk/l7-diploma Purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r Neurodivergent inclusive coaching programme: http://www.igcompany.co.uk/nd Resources: Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/ Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/ In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/ Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/ Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/ Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram www.instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach
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    19 mins
  • 171 Coaching and Neurodiversity

    171 Coaching and Neurodiversity
    Dec 9 2024

    171 Coaching and Neurodiversity

    In this episode we explore the growing importance of coaching neurodivergent clients.

    The reason we're bringing this topic to you is because you will, if you're coaching clients, be coaching neurodivergent clients, those that know they're neurodivergent and those that don't. You yourself may be neurodivergent or you may not know that you're neurodivergent. And it's a topic which has been growing in awareness and importance through the coaching industry and we wanted to hold some space for that.

    In this episode w share personal insights, practical strategies, and the importance of understanding neurodivergence both in coaching relationships and personal contexts.

    With increasing awareness, we emphasise the need to create inclusive, accessible coaching spaces that celebrate the strengths of neurodivergent individuals while addressing their challenges.

    Listeners will learn:

    • The role of executive functioning in neurodivergent experiences.
    • Why flexibility and curiosity are key when coaching neurodivergent clients.
    • How coaching neurodivergent populations enhances coaching skills for all clients.

    The episode also highlights the importance of education, breaking down biases, and co-creating a supportive space for neurodivergent individuals to thrive.

    Keywords:
    Coaching and neurodiversity, neurodivergent clients, executive functioning coaching, inclusive coaching practices, ADHD coaching, autism and coaching, coaching program for neurodivergence, creating inclusive spaces, coaching for executive dysfunction, supporting neurodivergent individuals.

    NEURODIVERGENT INCLUSIVE COACHING PROGRAMME: http://www.igcompany.co.uk/nd

    Purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r

    Resources:

    Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

    Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

    In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

    Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

    Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

    Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

    Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

    Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

    Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram www.instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

    The Coaching Crowd Podcast is recorded by Zoe Hawkins and Jo Wheatley and prodcued by Fisher Audio Cast.
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    25 mins
  • 170 Great Mentors are Great Coaches

    170 Great Mentors are Great Coaches
    Dec 2 2024

    170 Great Mentors are Great Coaches

    We often discuss how mentoring and coaching are two very different and distinct disciplines/conversations and how the two play very diverse roles in leadership.

    However, in this episode we explore the similarities of coaching and mentoring and how your mentoring conversations can be improved by incorporating some of the key coaching skills.

    Mentoring is often an overlooked and undervalued skill in leadership and coaching. In this episode we look to change this mindset and highlight the benefits of mentoring and how to ensure that our mentoring has the greatest possible impact.

    One of the many challenges with coaching and mentoring is knowing when to coach and when to mentor. Very few understand that many of the coaching skills, which we share in our coaching courses, are useful in your mentoring conversations.

    If you are a leader looking to demystify the difference between mentoring and coaching and how to improve your mentoring to better support your team or mentees, this is the episode for you!

    Purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r


    Resources

    Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

    Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

    In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

    Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

    Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

    Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

    Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

    Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

    Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram www.instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach

    The Coaching Crowd Podcast is recorded by Zoe Hawkins and Jo Wheatley and prodcued by Fisher Audio Cast.
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    18 mins
  • 169 Ten Results You'll Get From Training To Be a Coach

    169 Ten Results You'll Get From Training To Be a Coach
    Nov 25 2024

    In this week's episode we want to explore with you the results you will get from training to be a coach. Some of them may seem obvious to you but we also want to share with you some of the more subtle results that we see our learners achieving.


    Hear us talk about:

    • the growth journey every learner goes on
    • how an additional income stream can support you
    • the power of refining the skills you already have
    • how your coaching skills can impact your parenting
    • the credibility having an accredited coaching qualification gives you
    • achieving your aspirations

    There are so many incredible results you can gain from becoming a coach. We know that each individual journey is different and we enjoy watching our learners experience their own results.

    Purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r


    Resources

    Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

    Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

    In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

    Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

    Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

    Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

    Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

    Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

    Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram www.instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach
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    25 mins
  • 168 Creating A Coaching Podcast

    168 Creating A Coaching Podcast
    Nov 18 2024

    On the third anniversary of this podcast we wanted to share with you how you might start your own podcast. This podcast has become the cornerstone of our business and something that we enjoy recording together every month. Let's think about how this could work for your business too.


    Hear us talk about:

    • why starting a podcast can can be simple
    • what a podcast can do for your coaching business
    • what are some of the barriers that might stop you from starting a podcast
    • how podcasts promote connection
    • where the podcast journey might take you

    We can't wait to see what kind of podcast you might choose to create for your own coaching business. To help us celebrate our 3rd anniversary we would appreciate it if you would leave a review for the podcast so that we can benefit from hearing your feedback.

    Purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r


    Resources

    Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

    Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

    In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

    Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

    Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

    Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

    Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

    Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

    Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram www.instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach
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    26 mins
  • 167 Questions to Define Your Ideal Coaching Client

    167 Questions to Define Your Ideal Coaching Client
    Nov 11 2024

    In this week's episode join us to talk about all things ideal client. Defining your ideal client is at the heart of developing a coaching business but we know that so many struggle with this.

    Hear us talk about:

    • Why defining your ideal client is not about excluding people
    • Questions to define your ideal coaching client
    • What actually is an ideal client and why it is important work
    • Our journey with our own ideal client work

    To take this ideal client work further why not join our Foundations of Group and Team Coaching programme.

    Find our more here: https://www.igcompany.co.uk/group

    Purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r


    Resources

    Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

    Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

    In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

    Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

    Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

    Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

    Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

    Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

    Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram www.instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach
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    27 mins
  • 166 How to Choose a Coaching Accreditation Body

    166 How to Choose a Coaching Accreditation Body
    Nov 4 2024

    In today's episode we are talking about how to choose a coaching accreditation body. It's something that many people wonder about, so let's explore it today.

    Hear us talk about:

    • What is an accreditation body
    • How long does your accreditation last for
    • Is CPD required whilst a member of an accrediting body
    • What does the accreditation body demonstrate for you as a coach

    If you are considering adding group coaching into your services why not join us for our upcoming challenge to develop your own signature group coaching programme. We start on 4th November.

    Save you space here: https://www.igcompany.co.uk/challenge24

    Purchase our bestselling book ”Deciding to Coach”: https://amzn.to/3UvUe9r


    Resources

    Take our FREE Quiz 'Which Coaching Course is Right for Me?' https://www.mycoachingcourse.com/

    Join The Coaching Crowd Community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCoachingCrowd/

    In Good Company (UK) https://www.igcompany.co.uk/

    Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/378rY9a

    Check out our Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/the_coaching_crowd

    Work with Jo Wheatley as your Emotions Coach https://www.jowheatley.com

    Connect with Jo Wheatley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_wheatley_coaching/

    Connect with Jo Wheatley on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joannewheatley

    Work with Zoe Hawkins as your Courageous Leadership Coach https://www.zoe-hawkins.com

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Facebook https://facebook.com/zoehawkinscoach/

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zoehawkinscoach

    Connect with Zoe Hawkins on Instagram www.instagram.com/zoehawkinscoach
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    20 mins