Coach Your People, Not Just the Program - with Emma Doyle

What if your greatest coaching lesson came off the court? In this episode of Racquet Fuel, Kim Bastable and Simon Gale sit down with Emma Doyle: tennis coach, keynote speaker, and expert in emotional intelligence, to explore what it really takes to coach with impact, whether you're leading athletes, employees, or entire teams. Emma shares her remarkable journey from teenage coach in Australia to global thought leader and business coach. She opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her career including burnout, reinvention, and finding her voice during COVID... and the frameworks she now uses to train leaders in Fortune 500 boardrooms and racquet clubs alike. With humor, heart, and contagious energy, Emma shows us how coaching is a title AND a way of leading that centers on empathy, curiosity, and action. Whether you’re a club director, department manager, or aspiring coach, her insights will challenge and inspire you to listen deeper, lead better, and unlock the potential in those around you. By the end of this episode, you'll learn: - How coaching cultures can elevate performance and reduce disengagement - Why the best leaders ask better questions instead of giving all the answers - How to empower others through curiosity, not control - The mindset shift needed to lead people, not just programs - Why the phrase “next time” might be your most powerful coaching tool Whether you're building a business, managing a team, or coaching on court, this conversation will equip you with practical tools and perspective for becoming the kind of leader people want to follow. 🔗 Connect with Emma Doyle on LinkedIn or at CoachEM.cc 🔗 Watch her TEDx talk: "Unleashing Female Potential" 🔗 Explore her podcast: The Coaching Podcast Looking to become a more confident, competent, and clear business leader with a lifelong career in the racquets industry? Become a Certified Director of Racquet Sports. Visit our website to learn more!