Episode 81: Men who coach women, with Coach Ren Jones

Beauty and the Beast PT and S&C podcast returns with Episode 81: Men who coach women, with Coach Ren Jones”You can find the “Beauty and the beast PT and S&C” podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Spotify.I was extremely excited to get to talk with Coach Ren Jones who is one of the coaches who first shaped the direction of my coaching working with women.We explored the vital role of compassionate coaching in women's health especially as men. Ren shares his personal journey into coaching, emphasizing the importance of understanding women's unique health challenges and the need for male coaches to be involved in this space. We discussed the significance of cultural humility, the challenges male coaches face when working with primarily women, and the necessity of creating safe spaces for women in coaching. The dialogue highlights the importance of empathy, listening, and the need for both intellectual understanding and cultural sensitivity in coaching relationships.Takeaways- Ren Jones emphasizes the importance of compassionate coaching for women.- Men need to be involved in women's health issues to normalize the conversation.- Cultural humility is essential for effective coaching.- Understanding women's unique health needs is crucial for male coaches.- Coaching is an ear-based business that requires active listening.- It's not the minority's job to solve issues like racism or sexism; it's the responsibility of those in power.- Men can help bridge the gap in women's health coaching.- Creating safe spaces for women in coaching is vital for their comfort and success.- Intellectual understanding must be paired with cultural humility in coaching.- Coaches should be knowledgeable enough to guide clients to appropriate resources.