How Curiosity Strengthens Coaching Presence and Grounded Confidence with Alison Roberts

About the GuestAlison Roberts is a qualified executive coach, senior Learning and Development professional, and the founder of Comms Lab. Throughout her diverse career, which spans roles from Sales Director to Founder to Trainer, she has focused on cultivating the essential "human skills that AI can never replicate," such as intuition, listening, empathy, and connection. Her deep-seated curiosity and desire to understand the multiple levels of human communication have been a guiding force in her life.About the EpisodeIn this episode, Melissa is joined by Alison Roberts to explore the transformative power of curiosity in coaching and developing grounded confidence.If you've ever been told you "need to be more curious" or "ask better questions"—and wondered how to actually do that—this episode is for you. Melissa and Alison discuss how curiosity isn't just a coaching tool, but a courageous way of living that requires us to unlearn the corporate conditioning that rewards being a "knower" rather than a "learner".Key topics explored in this episode include:The "Say-Do" Gap: Why simply telling someone to "be more curious" is a meaningless instruction without actionable steps.Re-framing Vulnerability: How focusing on being in service to your client can help bypass the discomfort of vulnerability, allowing you to ask the difficult questions.The Link Between Playfulness and Curiosity: The importance of being fascinated by the world around you and embracing a childlike state of free play.Unlearning the "Knower" Mindset: The struggle of transitioning from a corporate environment that praises expertise to a coaching space that requires you to sit with not knowing.Sitting with Discomfort: Why coaches must practice sitting with discomfort in all areas of their lives, and how stepping out of your comfort zone builds true agility.Beating to Your Own Drum: Embracing the intention to live authentically and asking yourself, "Will I regret this if I don't do it?".Whether you are seeking to deepen your coaching practice or find new ways to connect authentically in your business and life, this conversation offers an inspiring look at the courage it takes to remain curious. Find Alison Online:https://alisonroberts.my.canva.site/leading-with-connectionhttps://comms-lab.com/https://tidycal.com/commslab/30-minute-meeting Go Deeper with The Courageous Coach ProgramIf these conversations are resonating, you might be ready to go deeper. The Courageous Coach program is designed for qualified coaches in the early years of building their independent practice. If you want to coach with more courage, clarity, and humanity and grow a business that truly reflects who you are, this is for you.You can find all the details here: https://www.melissahague.com/courageous-coachesConnect with MelissaCome and find Melissa on LinkedIn. Whether you have questions about the program, want to share what resonated from this episode, or just fancy a chat, she'd love to connect.Support the Podcast:Follow & Subscribe: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.Share with a fellow coach: Know someone who could use a little courage boost? Pass this episode on—courage is contagious, after all.Thanks again for listening. Until next time, stay curious, stay human and keep choosing courage.