Coaching in Conversation

Tracy Sinclair welcomes listeners to Coaching in Conversation and is joined by Benita Stafford-Smith, an ICF Master Certified Coach and coaching supervisor based in Oman, for a discussion on coaching’s deeper, existential dimensions. Prompted by uncertainty and fear around AI, they explore coaching as an invitation to define what it means to be human and to shift from productivity-focused “doing” toward “being,” connection, and presence. Benita is an executive Coach who has envisioned and established a profitable coaching unit, within the leading people’s consultancy firm in Oman. With services ranging from business development, client relationship management, to building a team of ICF Credentialed associate coaches, Benitas is able to deliver culture sensitive, high-quality services to paramount organizations in the GCC region.In addition to executive coaching, she offers systemic team coaching, coaching skills for managers and leaders (a certified CoachU program), culture transformation, and development of coaching cultures. She also delivers coaching supervision to associate coaches to ensure quality of delivery.  In 2023, Benita nominated OQ (a coaching client) for the International Coaching Federation's Impact Awards for their sustainable coaching culture. She is co-author of Creative Reflective Practice and the upcoming The AI and Digital Coaches' Handbook.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Tracy Sinclair is joined by veteran coach and coach-educator Aboodi Shabi to explore how coaching is evolving and may need to evolve in today’s precarious world. Aboodi shares his journey toward “coaching to the soul,” describing coaching as a spiritual vocation that creates space for authentic humanity, meaning, and purpose beyond performative, goal-driven improvement and capitalist assumptions of “not good enough.” They discuss impermanence, contentment, rest, and the value of being over doing, drawing on ideas like Shabbat and “time to think” silence. Aboodi has been coaching for almost thirty years, and he has coached and delivered training programmes to leaders and executives all over the world, and trained and worked with thousands of coaches over the last twenty-five years.In the 1990s, he was instrumental in setting up the UK Chapter of the International Coach Federation, as well as serving on the ICF Global Board.More recently, Aboodi was a lecturer in Coaching at Henley Business School. He currently works as a freelance coach and coaching supervisor.He is an Honorary Fellow of Reading University, and recently received a Lifetime Award for Contribution to Coaching from Coaching at Work magazine.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Tracy Sinclair welcomes executive coach Julie Langford to discuss the growing issue of overwhelm in coaching, driven by constant accessibility, fast change, heavy workloads, and hybrid working that removes pauses. Julie notes clients often arrive “too late,” already spent, stuck, or in fight/flight, with beliefs that value equals busyness and that senior leaders must always look like they can cope—especially when competing for promotion. They explore how overwhelm undermines strategic thinking and decision quality, and how early coaching can “let the air out of the balloon.” Julie Langford, ACC is a programme facilitator and coach with Coach Advancement. Julie is both a coach and leadership consultant. She has worked as a trusted adviser to leaders, coached individuals, running executive team effectiveness sessions and delivering large scale leadership interventions for Top 120 and Top 700 executive leaders at NatWest Group. Julie has 30 years of experience in the financial services and banking industries comprising responsibilities across multiple disciplines including communications, change management, regulatory change programmes, operations and project management. Julie is currently working with C-suite leaders to help them and their teams excel.Mental health, wellbeing, support and empathy all play a key part of Julie’s approach. Her personal drivers are about helping others grow, develop and achieve whilst staying true to who they are. Julie is especially keen to support those who are unsure of their next step and hoping to develop a better alignment between goals in all aspects of their lives. She has an aptitude for helping leaders ‘be heard’ and helping them become the one others want to follow.Julie is married with two children and loves walking, art galleries and time connecting with family and friends.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Tracy Sinclair chats with Julie Langford, financial services coaching pro, on how the imposter label hardens into identity — masking new roles, feeling “different,” and breeding senior-leader loneliness. Julie reveals how to normalize it, unpack humility’s hidden gifts, and bust through with gentle inquiry, timelines, creative tools, and iceberg coaching. They also unpack how social comparison fuels doubt in adults and young people.Julie Langford, ACC is a programme facilitator and coach with Coach Advancement. Julie is both a coach and leadership consultant. She has worked as a trusted adviser to leaders, coached individuals, running executive team effectiveness sessions and delivering large scale leadership interventions for Top 120 and Top 700 executive leaders at NatWest Group. Julie has 30 years of experience in the financial services and banking industries comprising responsibilities across multiple disciplines including communications, change management, regulatory change programmes, operations and project management. Julie is currently working with C-suite leaders to help them and their teams excel.Mental health, wellbeing, support and empathy all play a key part of Julie’s approach. Her personal drivers are about helping others grow, develop and achieve whilst staying true to who they are. Julie is especially keen to support those who are unsure of their next step and hoping to develop a better alignment between goals in all aspects of their lives. She has an aptitude for helping leaders ‘be heard’ and helping them become the one others want to follow.Julie is married with two children and loves walking, art galleries and time connecting with family and friends.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy Sinclair welcomes Elina Välimaa, Learning and Leadership lead at Wärtsilä, to discuss their recent Honorable Mention in the ICF 2025 Impact Award for Distinguished Organization. They explore the journey of developing a coaching culture within Wärtsilä, the systemic and strategic benefits of coaching, and the importance of senior sponsorship and access for all. Elina Välimaa, PCC, is the Learning and Leadership Lead at Wärtsilä, a global company of 17,500 employees headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. Wärtsilä is on a journey to decarbonise the maritime and energy industries. Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy Sinclair discusses the essence of mastery in coaching with Dr. Elizabeth Crosse, a Master Certified Coach with the ICF. They delve into the concept of 'deeply superficial' development, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and purpose in professional growth. Elizabeth shares insights from her own diverse background and research on coach development, highlighting the need for balancing capability with capacity. Dr Elizabeth Crosse is a Master Certified Coach (ICF MCC), supervisor, and research practitioner with a deep interest in how coaches develop expertise over time. Her practice is shaped by a wide-ranging background, including leading learning and development in large organisations, introducing internal coaching strategies, and running her own coaching business. Having navigated dyslexia and dyspraxia throughout her life, Elizabeth brings compassion, curiosity, and clarity to her work. She creates reflective spaces that encourage honest conversations, critical thinking, and the development of practical wisdom, supporting coaches to find their path to growth with confidence and integrity.Email: [email protected]: https://eacrosse.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethcrosse/Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy Sinclair speaks with Master Certified Coach Ailbhe Harrington about the intersection of vulnerability and mastery in coaching. Ailbhe shares her journey into coaching, emphasising the importance of self-awareness, compassion, and continuous personal growth. They discuss how mastery involves being present, connecting deeply with clients, and the courage to be vulnerable. Ailbhe also reflects on her personal experiences, including the recent loss of her husband, and how it impacts her coaching practice. The conversation highlights the role of intuition, the importance of trusting the coaching process, and the unique value of human connection in a fast-paced, results-driven world.Ailbhe Harrington works with leaders as a thinking partner, providing a reflective space where they can explore, discover, and liberate themselves. This enables them to embody the full essence of who they are and who they are becoming, and in turn bring greater value, positive impact, and improved performance to the people they serve. She believes that everyone carries within themselves the resources for self-understanding and change, and that, given the right conditions, individuals can tap into their own answers and access their full potential. With over thirty years’ experience in learning and development, Ailbhe has coached leaders and teams since 2003. She works with a wide and diverse client base, both nationally and internationally, supporting C-suite executives, directors, and middle management. Alongside her executive coaching practice, she has trained coaches on ICF-accredited programmes for fifteen years and serves as a coach supervisor. Ailbhe is an ICF Master Certified Coach and has trained in a variety of approaches, including Positive Intelligence, Transactional Analysis, Multiple Brain Integration Techniques, and NLP, among others. She is passionate about continuous learning, travel, sharing food with friends, gardening, yoga, spending time in nature with her dog, and finding meaningful ways to give back to others.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy Sinclair speaks with Master Certified Coach Tracy Tresidder from Sydney, Australia. Tracy Tresidder shares her extensive coaching journey since 2001, her belief in continuous learning, and her multifaceted experience, ranging from executive coaching to golf mind play. The discussion explores the concept of mastery in coaching, emphasising deep presence, self-awareness, and ongoing development. They also discuss the importance of supervision, reflective practice, and personal well-being in a coach’s journey, underlining coaching as a lifelong process of growth and transformation.Tracy Tresidder M.Ed., MCC is an inspiring and experienced, sought-after Executive Coach and Facilitator, who has been at the forefront of her field since 2001. Her coaching has been an enabler for people to make powerful decisions and innovative choices in relation to career promotion, leadership challenges or landing the job of their dreams. Somewhat unique in her field, Tracy is multi-faceted. Her expertise is a combination of many years of practice and specific study across several disciplines, enabling her to devise tailored programs.Tracy knows and facilitates effortless and sustainable change. She has coached people at all levels of management, from the full 'C-Suite' down to non-administrative personnel in both large and small organisations in both public and private sectors. She has more than 8,000 hours of coaching experience and 1,000 coach mentoring hours and is one of a select group with the International Coaching Federation designation of Master Certified Coach. She brings an 'eclectic mix' of coaching theories and methodologies to her coaching that allows her to adapt and flex with her client's needs.Tracy is passionate about assisting people to lead conscious and purposeful lives through a deeper understanding of their strengths, values, and core beliefs, enabling them to realise their professional and personal purpose and to achieve their goals. Tracy is particularly keen to assist women to better understand and realise their potential.She is the mother of two adult boys and an active Border Collie, whom she loves walking in the bush with her husband. She also enjoys travelling with the family to trek, ski, and golf around the world.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of 'Coaching in Conversation,' Tracy Sinclair talks with Elena Chelokidi, a Master Certified Coach and specialist in team coaching. Eleanor shares her journey into coaching and offers insights into achieving mastery. They discuss the importance of being natural, staying curious, and listening to one's own work. Eleanor emphasizes the benefits of team coaching in developing individual coaching skills and highlights the role of curiosity and metaphors in coaching. They also address the challenge of recording sessions and provide tips to become comfortable with the process.As a Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Elena has distinguished herself as a leader in the coaching industry, holding an Advanced Certification in Team Coaching from ICF and serving as ICF Russia President from 2016 to 2018. Her contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Young Leader ICF Award, Chapter Recognition Award in 2018, and the Coaching Leaders Award in 2017. She played a pivotal role as a member of the ICF Task Force that developed Team Coaching Competencies in 2020. Since 2019, she has organized international conferences such as “Team Coaching World®: Cases” and “Mentoring in Business: Application,” fostering global dialogue in the field. Since 2014, she has run her own Center for Coach and Mentor Development, offering ICF-accredited programs in Team Coaching, Coaching, and Mentoring. From 2015 to 2022, she served as the representative of Professor David Clutterbuck in Russia. Her expertise spans team coaching, team-of-teams dynamics, developmental leadership, mentoring, and cultural intelligence, making her a prominent figure in advancing coaching and mentoring practices.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy Sinclair discusses the evolving field of coaching with Dr. Julie Luscombe, a professional coach with a background in mental health nursing and public health. They explore the prevalence of burnout, the importance of holding space for clients, and the integration of therapeutic strategies within coaching. Julie shares her journey from healthcare to coaching and emphasizes the need for coaches to be well-prepared to handle burnout, advocating for continuous learning and self-care.As the founder of People Like Me Coaching and Training Consultancy, Julie Luscombe is a certified burnout coach, facilitator and trainer who combines her skills with her professional experience in the public and health and care sector to support busy, time poor professionals (individuals and teams) who are juggling a multitude of competing priorities to not just survive but thrive at work. Using tools grounded in neuroscience, she works with teams and/or individuals to support them in using strategies to avoid burnout, improve wellbeing and create space for productivity.Julie’s professional qualifications and previous posts held in Nursing, Higher Education and Public Health settings within the NHS, Government of Jersey and the third sector operating at both strategic and delivery level means she brings and applies a breadth and depth of leadership and facilitation experience to her work. Her coaching and facilitation approach is based on her philosophy of creating valuable thinking space in order to unlock the resources, expertise and potential of those she works with to ensure any solutions and actions are fit for purpose for each setting.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy Sinclair is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Cross, a Master Certified Coach and supervisor. They delve into the evolution and future potential of coaching, discussing Elizabeth's research on coach development, decision-making strategies, and the distinctions between the craft, being, and art of coaching. Elizabeth shares insights on how coaches can grow and develop through reflective practices, self-work, and life experiences. Tracy and Elizabeth also touch on the non-linear nature of coach development and the importance of adapting to the evolving needs of clients.Dr Elizabeth Crosse is a Master Certified Coach (ICF MCC), supervisor, and research practitioner with a deep interest in how coaches develop expertise over time. Her practice is shaped by a wide-ranging background, including leading learning and development in large organisations, introducing internal coaching strategies, and running her own coaching business. Having navigated dyslexia and dyspraxia throughout her life, Elizabeth brings compassion, curiosity, and clarity to her work. She creates reflective spaces that encourage honest conversations, critical thinking, and the development of practical wisdom, supporting coaches to find their path to growth with confidence and integrity. Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy Sinclair is joined once again by Fay Manville for a deep dive into the role of presence and energy in coaching, inspired by equine facilitation. Fay shares her experiences and insights on how working with horses, especially her horse Georgie, has informed her coaching practice. They discuss the importance of nonverbal communication, the subtleties of energy shifts, and the impact of presence on the coaching relationship. The conversation explores practical methods, such as body scans and grounding practices, to enhance presence and improve client interactions. Fay also emphasizes the parallels between human and equine relationships, underscoring how noticing without judgment and adapting to subtle cues can enrich coaching outcomes.Fay Manvell, MSc, PCC is an executive coach and dedicated advocate for personal and professional development. She is deeply passionate about empowering leaders to unlock their true potential through coaching, particularly executives in career transition and senior leaders on executive talent succession. Her desire is to support leaders in making decisions that are grounded in integrity, morality, and high ethical standing - for the good of their people, organisation, climate, and wider systems.Since becoming an executive coach in 2015, Fay has immersed herself in ongoing professional development and deepening her expertise through achieving Professional Certified Coach (PCC) status, extensive coach training (including a three-year MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change through Henley Business School), qualifying as a Coach Supervisor and Mentor Coach for the ICF, and completing Equine Facilitated Learning through Herd Institute in 2022.Fay's passion for coaching and deep love for horses naturally led her to explore the profound and transformational effects of equine facilitated learning. Combining years of experience as a coach with the intuitive and empathetic nature of horses, she discovered how these magnificent animals can unlock deeper self-awareness and compassion in leaders. Her dissertation research, titled "Unbridled Compassion: Exploring the Effects of Equine Facilitated Learning on Enhancing Compassion in Leadership," delves into the transformative power of working with horses to foster compassionate leadership.Fay is excited to share insights from this research and engage with fellow professionals who share a commitment to harnessing the power of horses in personal and leadership development. She looks forward to contributing to the ongoing conversation about the exceptional impact of Equine Facilitated Learning and its potential to shape compassionate, effective leaders.You can connect with Fay on LinkedIn at Linkedin.com/in/faymanvell.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy Sinclair is joined by Dr. Marcia Reynolds, an ICF Master Certified Coach. They explore the concept of mastery in coaching, emphasizing the importance of presence, human connection, and emotional openness. Marsha shares her insights on how coaching sets itself apart from AI and the significance of creating a safe space for clients. The conversation underscores the transformative power of genuine human interaction and the ongoing journey toward mastering coaching beyond mechanical skills.Dr. Marcia Reynolds, MCC is passionate about how coaching opens minds to learning. She was the 5th global president of the ICF, is recognized in the ICF Circle of Distinction for her contributions to the global coaching community and a 2024 Impact Award winner for supporting an organization’s coaching culture. She has published five books including her international bestseller, Coach the Person, Not the Problem. She has a doctorate in organizational psychology and two master’s degrees in communications and adult learning. Visit Marcia's website at covisioning.com, connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciareynolds/) or email her at [email protected] more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this special episode of Coaching in Conversation during International Coaching Week (ICW), host Tracy Sinclair is joined by Magda Mook, CEO of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). They discuss the evolving landscape of coaching, the role of artificial intelligence, and the importance of staying current and relevant in a rapidly changing world. Magda shares insights on the future of ICF, the significance of specializations in coaching, and her personal journey as a coach. They also delve into the topics of neurodiversity and the broader impacts of coaching across various sectors. You don't want to miss this episode!Magdalena Nowicka, CEO of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), brings a wealth of experience in consulting, coaching, association management, and fundraising. She is responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the organization by partnering with the ICF Global Board of Directors and its six unique family organizations that represent the ICF ecosystem. Through her leadership, the organization has become the leading voice for the global coaching community with more than 56,000 members and 50,000 ICF-credential holders worldwide.Magda received her M.S. in Economics and International Trade from the Warsaw School of Economics, Poland. She holds a degree from Copenhagen Business School in International Management and Consulting. Magda was recognized as #1 Coach: Global Influence Thinkers50 and a finalist in the Thinkers50 Distinguished Award in Coaching and Mentoring. Most recently she was recognized as #10 of Top30 Global Gurus in Organizational Culture. She is also a trained professional coach and systems facilitator. Magda is a frequent keynote speaker, having presented on organizational culture, trends in coaching, cultural competencies, ethics, regulation, and systemic relevance all over the world. Magda is a regular contributor to Forbes Magazine, Harvard Business Review, and other major publications. She is a host of a monthly LinkedIn Live event, where she speaks to organizational leaders and major influencers.00:00 Introduction04:05 The Future of Coaching09:16 Coaching Specialisations15:49 Staying Relevant in the AI Age21:04 Looking Ahead for the ICF27:50 Closing Thoughts from MagdaLearn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy Sinclair talks with Kristi Adams, a coach specializing in healthcare. Kristi shares her journey into coaching, and how her unique background fuels her passion for healthcare coaching and her dedication to supporting healthcare professionals' well-being. They cover the critical role of personalized coaching in healthcare, the challenges of navigating the boundaries between coaching and therapy, and the future potential of coaching in this field. Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy Sinclair is joined by Eliana Garcia, a corporate and patient coach with a profound life story. Eliana shares her journey of surviving acute myeloid leukemia and living with Graft vs. Host Disease, and how these experiences led her to become a coach for patients on a similar journey. She discusses the importance of being honest with oneself, sharing experiences, and finding joy despite challenges. Eliana highlights how coaching can help individuals take control of their lives and navigate significant challenges, and emphasizes the transformative effect this has had on her life and career.Eliana García is a patient and executive coach with nearly 20 years of corporate finance experience, 12 years as a chronic patient, and a life defined by resilience and transformation. Diagnosed with leukemia at 31, her journey from survival to purpose has shaped her coaching approach, which focuses on fostering growth, balance, and thriving in the face of challenges.After overcoming a four-year sick leave and returning to her executive role, Eliana discovered her true passion: helping others navigate their challenges. Inspired by her personal journey, she transitioned into coaching, earning professional certifications and dedicating herself to supporting both cancer patients and high-stress executives.Eliana combines her corporate background with personal insights, emphasizing resilience, clarity, and self-awareness. She believes that life’s toughest challenges can be reframed as opportunities for growth and meaning. Her approach empowers clients to take ownership of their journeys, translating goals into purposeful actions.An Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the ICF, Eliana is pursuing her PCC credential and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC). She holds certifications in Systemic Team Coaching and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, is a member of Forefront by 100 Coaches, and earned her MBA from IESE Business School.Connect with Eliana on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elianagarciaalonsolamberti.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode, Tracy is joined by Dr. Jayne King former NHS GP, who describes how witnessing life's major moments, such as births and the end of life, has shaped her purpose and values. Tracy and Dr. King also emphasize the importance of human connection, supporting, and guiding each other through life's ups and downs. Dr. Jayne King, ACC is a former NHS GP with over 30 years of experience, who also served as a Mentor and Appraiser before retiring in 2022. In 2019-2020, Jayne trained as a coach with Coach Advancement, earning her ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential in 2022. Jayne has a deep passion for the meaningful connections built within the coaching community, both with clients and fellow coaches, and wishes she had discovered this field earlier in her career.Jayne actively contributes to the Coach Advancement "Coaching with Conscience" initiatives, and she volunteers with cancer charities, providing coaching support to those with cancer and their caregivers. This work is especially close to her heart, as it allows her to help clients and their families live as fully as possible through challenging times.An avid reader, Jayne also co-leads the Coach Advancement Alumni Book Club, where she shares her love of books with the community.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy Sinclair is joined by Stephen Clements. They discuss the evolving nature of coaching and its potential as a powerful vehicle for human development. Stephen shares his journey from a background in engineering to becoming a coach, emphasizing his curiosity about human beings. The conversation delves into the concept of presence and the phenomenology of presence, exploring how being truly present and inquiring deeply into experiences can enhance coaching practices and personal awareness. Stephen Clements, PCC is a programme faciliator, coach supervisor and coach with Coach Advancement.Stephen has an extensive background in technology and leadership. He worked across several large multinationals in various senior roles ranging from Senior Engineering through to Head of Product Development. Since discovering coaching, Stephen has become a bit of a learning junkie, developing expertise in systemic coaching and constellations, emotional intelligence, working with our head, heart and gut intelligences, and coaching for mental fitness and resilience. He loves partnering with fellow head thinkers to escape the constraints and limitations of being stuck in their heads! You can read more about Stephen’s work here.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy is joined by Cara Juicharem, a renowned coach in Asia, about her journey, contributions to the coaching field, and her initiatives in integrating coaching within organizations. Cara discusses the future trends in coaching, emphasizing its potential for enabling change, mental well-being, and social impact. They also touch on the importance of ethical standards and proper training for coaches. Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy is joined by Master Certified coach and educator Karen Foy. Karen shares her perspectives on the problematic nature of the term 'mastery', the importance of experience, and the necessity of continuous self-reflection and growth in the coaching profession. They also highlight the evolving role of AI in coaching and the significance of human-to-human connection in deeper, more meaningful coaching conversations.Karen Foy, MCC holds more than 20 years of coaching experience as a coach, certified coach mentor and supervisor. Karen holds a BA Psychology from the University of Sheffield and an MSc Coaching Psychology from the University of East London. She has recently retired as the Programme Director of accredited coaching programs at Henley Business School, where she is still a visiting tutor and Honorary Fellow. Outside of Henley she continues to practice as a coach, coach supervisor, coach educator and mentor.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

When Kim Jooste enrolled in coach training with Coach Advancement, she saw coaching as a hobby. Throughout the training, life threw her some curveballs and the programme became her lifeline, eventually leading her to become a coach as the next step in her career. In this episode, Kim shares her story and how Coach Advancement's training and alumni community have impacted her development as a coach.If you are interested in learning more about Coach Advancement's coaching education and development opportunities, visit our website at coachadvancement.com. The next Level 1: Science and Art of Coaching cohort starts in February 2025.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode, Tracy is joined by coach and author Benita Stafford-Smith. Their conversation delves into the concept of “Mastery” in coaching, exploring its dynamic and evolving nature, and touches on how mastery is not just about acquiring credentials but about broadening horizons and embracing new adventures. They also ponder the future of coaching with the rise of AI and emphasize the need for coaches to continually evolve their understanding and presence.Benita is an executive Coach who has envisioned and established a profitable coaching unit, within the leading people’s consultancy firm in Oman. With services ranging from business development, client relationship management, to building a team of ICF Credentialed associate coaches, Benitas is able to deliver culture sensitive, high-quality services to paramount organizations in the GCC region.In addition to executive coaching, she offers systemic team coaching, coaching skills for managers and leaders (a certified CoachU program), culture transformation, and development of coaching cultures. She also delivers coaching supervision to associate coaches to ensure quality of delivery.  In 2023, Benita nominated OQ (a coaching client) for the International Coaching Federation's Impact Awards for their sustainable coaching culture. She is co-author of Creative Reflective Practice and the upcoming The AI and Digital Coaches' Handbook.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of "Coaching in Conversation: The Mastery Series," host Tracy Sinclair engages in an insightful discussion with Wai K Leong, a pioneer of coaching in Asia and an esteemed ICF Master Certified Coach. Together, they explore the concept of mastery in coaching, diving deep into Wai's personal journey, his perspectives on technical, self, and situational mastery, and the ongoing, dynamic nature of mastering the craft. Wai shares valuable insights on the importance of presence, intuition, and self-awareness, offering listeners practical wisdom to enhance their coaching practice.Wai K Leong, MCC, ACTC is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He served in the ICF Global Board as Vice Chair in 2017 and as a Global Board member (2015-2018). In 2019, he was inducted into the ICF Circle of Distinction. He is the author of three books: Empowering Asian Mindsets Through Coaching, Powerful Performance Coaching Tips and SHIFT into Masterful Coaching.Wai K has coached and trained more than 10,000 senior managers and executives in coaching skills. He has accumulated more than 3,000 hours of executive leadership coaching experience. Additional, he co-developed a corporate coaching tool called C.O.A.Ch, designed to help organizations develop a coaching culture. Wai K specialises in executive coaching, coaching skills training for managers and ICF-accredited coach certification programs.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Fay Manvell, MSc, PCC is an executive coach and dedicated advocate for personal and professional development. She is deeply passionate about empowering leaders to unlock their true potential through coaching, particularly executives in career transition and senior leaders on executive talent succession. Her desire is to support leaders in making decisions that are grounded in integrity, morality, and high ethical standing - for the good of their people, organisation, climate, and wider systems.Since becoming an executive coach in 2015, Fay has immersed herself in ongoing professional development and deepening her expertise through achieving Professional Certified Coach (PCC) status, extensive coach training (including a three-year MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change through Henley Business School), qualifying as a Coach Supervisor and Mentor Coach for the ICF, and completing Equine Facilitated Learning through Herd Institute in 2022.Fay's passion for coaching and deep love for horses naturally led her to explore the profound and transformational effects of equine facilitated learning. Combining years of experience as a coach with the intuitive and empathetic nature of horses, she discovered how these magnificent animals can unlock deeper self-awareness and compassion in leaders. Her dissertation research, titled "Unbridled Compassion: Exploring the Effects of Equine Facilitated Learning on Enhancing Compassion in Leadership," delves into the transformative power of working with horses to foster compassionate leadership.Fay is excited to share insights from this research and engage with fellow professionals who share a commitment to harnessing the power of horses in personal and leadership development. She looks forward to contributing to the ongoing conversation about the exceptional impact of Equine Facilitated Learning and its potential to shape compassionate, effective leaders.You can connect with Fay on LinkedIn at Linkedin.com/in/faymanvell.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Dr. Sam Humphrey has coached international business leaders, partners and teams since 1996. Prior to achieving her Doctorate in Coaching Supervision in 2022, Dr. Sam held positions including faculty member at Meyler Campbell, editorial board member for the Coaching at Work Magazine and Global Head of Coaching at Unilever. An award-winning author, Dr. Sam published her book, Coaching Stories, co-authored with Karen Dean and published by Routledge Worldwide, in 2019. The book went on to achieve international success and has borne an equally successful podcast, cementing her vast international network that now includes C-suite executives, managing partners, international business leaders and even NBA all-stars.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Elina Välimaa, Learning and Leadership Lead at Wärtsilä, and Tracy Sinclair, CEO and Co-Founder of Coach Advancement talk about their partnership in developing a coaching culture at Wärtsilä. Wärtsilä's partnership with Coach Advancement focuses on utilizing internal and external coaching modalities. The organization has developed a community of more than 50 coaches so far. They highlight the positive impact of coaching on individuals and the organization's commitment to coaching as an ongoing process. Looking ahead, Wärtsilä envisions a shift to a team approach. They also give advice to other organisations seeking to develop a coaching culture, emphasizing long-term commitment, senior leadership involvement, and a systematic approach. Learn more at coachadvancement.com.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Join Tracy and guest Scott Howard as they discuss the Mastery of Self, and the ways in which coaching diverge from tangible. Scott Howard, JD, MCC, is accomplished at coaching leaders and executives by creating a confidential space for reflection, growth and change to take place. He is credentialed as a Master Certified Coach (MCC), and a certified executive coach. He’s coached on a variety of topics including leadership enhancement and presence, communications, engagement, and diversity inclusion. His coaching style is client centered and strengths based. He’s especially skilled at helping leaders enhance communications (eg., presentations, difficult or high stakes conversations). Scott partners with leaders by helping them to stretch into a growth mindset and cultivate strategic vision. Past client engagements include Studsvik, the U.S. Air Force, LogMeIn, Barclay Card of England, the U.S. Department of Energy, and Capital One. Scott teaches ethics in coaching at the Georgetown University Leadership Coaching Program in Washington, DC. In 2020, Scott was elected Treasurer of the ICF Global Enterprise Board. A former Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard with 25+ years of experience leading teams, he’s served on seven ships and five legal units in leadership positions. His final military assignment was the Chief of Recruiting where he led a force of more than 300 recruiters in meeting the Coast Guard’s human resource needs.Scott’s is located Baltimore, Maryland and he coaches in English. He is an attorney licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Join Tracy and guest Hilary Oliver as they discuss the pursuit of Mastery in Coaching and the commitment to learning it requires. Hilary Oliver is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She is also a trained Coaching Supervisor and Mentor Coach. Hilary trains coaches and works with managers and leaders to develop their coaching capability. She works as an International Corporate Executive and Board Level Coach, a leadership development designer and facilitator working with a wide range of organisations. Hilary also specialises in working with organisations to support them develop coaching culture. She has been the President of the UK ICF Chapter and is a Past Chair of the ICF Global Board.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Jean-François Cousin, MCC is passionate about helping leaders unleash the best from themselves, others’ and their organizations. He became a global executive coach in 2006, in the wake of a career in management around the world with a Fortune-500 company.By November 2021 he had clocked in more than 13,000 coaching-hours and served over 1,300 executives, from 50 nationalities, as well as dozens of executive teams, travelling to 35 countries in 5 continents to work with them.Jean-Francois hold a Master Certified Coach credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). He coaches leaders, most often on leadership development, on-boarding and role transition, organizational and cultural change management, strategic planning and cross-cultural leadership.Jean-François also regularly facilitates or coaches executive teams, notably on trust and productive conflict, effective collaboration, staff engagement, organizational agility, strategy, cultural alignment and change management.Jean-François is a published author and a global speaker—he has engaged audiences on six continents about transformative leadership and coaching. He is a regular contributor to Forbes.In his spare time, Jean-François passionately supports the growth of coaches and of the profession. He served as the Chairman of the ICF’s Global Board in 2019.Based in Bangkok, Jean-François offers 1-1 and team/group coaching worldwide, in English and in French.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

The Coaching in Conversation Mastery Series explores the concept of mastery in coaching with conversations with ICF Master Certified Coaches. In this episode, Tracy has a conversation with Shweta HandaGupta where they talk about how to coach your clients with your best intentions. They touch on the topics of presence, awareness and ethical coaching. Shweta HandaGupta, MCC, has been recognized as India’s top coach and among the top global coaches for CEOs, boards and leadership teams. Shweta is currently coaching the promoters of some of India's top business houses, entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs as well as Fortune 500 business leaders worldwide. She is dedicated to working with business leaders to help them measurably enhance their strategic output, leadership effectiveness and bottom-line impact while facilitating timely global impact on peace, climate and education. Shweta is the co-founder of QuadraBrain Transformation Solutions which specializes in “Making Complex Change Simple”. She also serves as Director-At-Large and Finance Committee Chair on the ICF Global Enterprise Board. She is privileged to be among the first ICF Global Young Leader Award honorees, as well as the only coach from India to be recognized as CEO Coach of the Year by Entrepreneur Magazine. Shweta is also author of columns and articles for leading business dailies such as HT Mint and Financial Express. Learn more about Tracy Sinclair and Coach Advancement coaching education opportunities at tracysinclair.com. Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of our Mastery Series, Tracy has a conversation with Sackeena Gordon-Jones exploring the concept of mastery in coaching.Sackeena Gordon-Jones, Ph.D., MCC is a pioneering coach, consultant, and educator who works with leaders and cross-cultural teams across the globe. As Founder of Transformation Edge Coaching & Consulting and Chief Coaching Officer of Transformation Edge Business Coach Institute, Sackeena is a leading authority within her field, as well as a speaker, author, and coach mentor. She is committed to helping today's global leaders, regain their edge, by transforming the way they think, lead and live. Her clients gain clarity to work and live with a purpose to create greater organization, societal and personal impact through coaching and neuroplasticity. Her international business background as an executive, entrepreneur, and coach to senior leaders with global remits, equips her to help people grow, thrive and win. Sackeena is the author of The Art and Practice of Transformational Leadership, and serves on the Editorial Board for Choice Coaching Magazine. She was named “1 of 50 Most Admired Woman” by WWA, and is recipient of two inaugural International Coaching Federation (ICF) Awards for "Breaking Barriers" and "The Gift of Coaching". She was also acknowledged for her continued service to ICF and its chapters throughout the world. She also serves the Association of Coach training Organizations (ACTO) and is currently a fellow with the Institute of Coaching (IOC). As a coaching consultant, she advises organizations on building internal coaching capability, expanding coaching and forging inclusion across diverse roles, levels and demographics. She is a frequent speaker on podcasts, and a guest coach lecturer for several coaching certificate programs and institutions. Sackeena also leads the coaching faculty for the Transformation Edge Business Coach Institute, where they provide ICF-accredited programs for those pursuing professional coaching knowledge, skills, certification and credentialing. The programs are provided for private and government organizations, as well as open-enrollment for individuals, and covers the gamete of Certification in Executive, Leadership, Transformational, Business, and Internal Coaching. Learn more about Tracy Sinclair at tracysinclair.com Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode, Tracy has a conversation with Veronica Lysaght about how she is bringing her dreams to life through the Novara One Planet Project. The Novara One Planet Project supports at-risk coastal communities to become climate safe. We are excited that they are partnering with Coach Advancement's Coaching with Conscience initiative to connect these communities with our alumni coaches.Veronica Lysaght, PCC has 20+ years’ experience coaching (individual, group, leadership and executive) as well as extensive international management and leadership experience. She has a unique commercial, political and media background, including leading the International Coaching Federation’s team across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She’s worked in a wide range of public and private sectors, including as a Press Secretary to a government minister. She partners with teams, groups and executives to develop and grow their leadership skills and effectiveness. Her approach acknowledges the knowledge, wisdom and strengths of each and every person, mixed with a practical application of what can be done. With thousands of hours experience, Veronica believes people make changes in their lives incrementally and at a pace they find psychologically safe. Her coaching is non-judgemental and accepts that everyone has a right to be who they are and to bring their best selves into all parts of their life (including their work) every day.As a world citizen, the youngest of ten and the first generation (and only woman) in her family to gain a post-graduate education, she is a passionate advocate for people moving into new spaces in the world. Along with her husband, she is running a not-for-profit organisation Novara One Planet working with coastal communities on the impact of climate change. Veronica is an Integral certified coach and holds a Masters in Counselling (distinction) and a Bachelors of Commerce.Connect with Veronica on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicalysaght/Learn more about Tracy Sinclair and Coach Advancement at tracysinclair.com To learn more about Coaching with Conscience, visit https://tracysinclair.com/programmes/coaching-with-conscience/Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Welcome to the Coaching in Conversation Mastery Series! This series explores the concept of mastery in coaching with conversations with ICF Master Certified Coaches. In this episode, Tracy has a second conversation with Karen Dean where they discuss the importance of seeking health and well-being as coaches in true service to their clients. If you would like to listen to Tracy's first conversation with Karen, you can do so by following this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2046723/11497673Karen Dean, MCC has been working as a professional coach with senior leaders worldwide for more than 30 years. Karen’s practice is focused on individuals and teams, and she is a trained supervisor of coaches. She is co-author of Coaching Stories: Flowing and Falling of Being a Coach. Karen is also the originator of the me:myteam method for accelerating team performance. Her other original me:myresources support professional coach development and enable feedback from clients on a coach’s impact and the relationship quality. In 2022 Karen found herself ‘cancering’, experiencing treatment for Stage 3 Breast Cancer throughout that year. This resulted in her engaging with her professional life with renewed vigour, enthusiasm, and inspiration. She is now sharing her ways of working with other coaches and facilitators, to empower the way they work with teams, faster, safer and with better business outcomes. Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode, Tracy has a conversation with Lara Langman around the topic of Community as Opportunity. As the Alumni Community Manager for Coach Advancement, one area Lara helps support is the Coaching with Conscience initiative. Tracy and Lara talk about this initiative, its impact and the ripple effect of coaching.Lara Langman, PCC is a Career Direct Consultant, Genos Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, Genos Well-Being Practitioner and Firework Career Coach.Lara started her career as a corporate and banking lawyer. Wanting to support people’s growth and development, Lara moved into the leadership development sector where she has worked for the last 22 years implementing global Leadership programmes, foundations of emotional intelligence, resilience programmes and executive coaching for fortune 500 corporations. Being DISC certified and passionate about seeing people thrive in the workplace, Lara facilitates many team workshops that increase engagement, self-awareness, trust, improved communication, increased collaboration and boosted bottom line. Her executive coaching practice focuses on empowering her clients in different areas such as leadership, communication, engagement, emotional intelligence, finding purpose, joy and well-being in the workplace. Through her executive coaching, Lara invites her clients to take the lead by changing the way they think. Mindset is the key to sustainable leadership. As a career coach, Lara helps her clients find their true design, encouraging them to tap into their strengths and empower them to embrace their full identity, potential and purpose in the workplace. Having lived and worked in Belgium, France, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Japan, Lara loves multi-cultural diversity. During her spare time, Lara volunteers in an Animal Sensory Farm commissioned specifically for the enrichment and personal development of individuals with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. Lara works in both English and French. You can connect with Lara on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-langman-46450215/ Learn more about Tracy Sinclair and Coach Advancement at tracysinclair.comLearn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode, Tracy has a great conversation with Professor Jonathan Passmore on Coaching and the Digital Age. They discuss how coaching is evolving with the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and potential it has for coach practitioners and society as a whole. Jonathan Passmore is Senior Vice-President at CoachHub and a professor at Henley Business School, as well as a global thought leader in behavioural change, listed in the Thinkers 50 and Global Gurus lists. He is a chartered psychologist, holds five degrees including an MBA and doctorate in psychology. He is an accredited coach with the ICF and EMCC, as well as holding qualifications in team coaching and coaching supervision. Jonathan has published widely and contributed to more than 30 books and nearly 200 scientific papers and book chapters in the field, making him one of the most published coaches in the world. His recent books include Becoming a Coach: The Essential ICF Guide (2020), The Coaches Handbook (2021) and CoachMe: Your Personal Board of Directors (2022). Over the past two decades Jonathan has worked as an executive coach, consultant and educator with hundreds of leaders and managers, from senior politicians to board directors helping them become the best version of themselves. Prior to his current roles, Jonathan worked as managing director for a UK psychology company, worked for global firms including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), IBM Business Consulting on large-scale change projects and executive coaching, and OPM on government and not for profit leadership development.Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-passmore-08427b57/#ai #artificialintelligence #coachingconversationLearn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Welcome to the Coaching in Conversation Mastery Series! This series explores the concept of mastery in coaching with conversations with ICF Master Certified Coaches.  In this episode, Tracy has a conversation with Heru Yuwono about integrating the paradoxes within coaching.   Heru Yuwono Liem is an executive and leadership coach. Heru holds an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Master Certified Coach (MCC) Credential, European Mentoring Coaching Council (EMCC) Master Practitioner (MP) certification, and Association for Coaching Master Executive Coach (MEC) certification. Heru has more than 3,000 hours of executive coaching experience with local and expatriate C-suites. He is also a people development facilitator and lecturer, programmes to more than 1,000 participants from diverse industries. As a director since 1997, he holds more than 25 years in the financial services industry and holds a MBA from the University of Adelaide, Australia. Some of Heru’s clients include Astra Group, Bank Mandiri, BTN, BRI, BCA, OCBC, DBS, Commonwealth Bank, ADIRA Finance & Insurance, Taspen, Chevron, CNOOC, Medco, Inpex, Pertamina, SKK-Migas, Kraft Mondelez, L’oreal, Adis (Nike), Minamas, Summarecon, ASDP, PELNI, PGN, Timah, Bukit Asam, Inalum, TELKOM, HK, PTPN, Danareksa, Jamkrindo, Honda Prospect Motor, Croda, Vopak, Philips, Darya Varia, Tigaraksa Satria, Blibli and more. You can learn more about Heru on his website at https://www.coachingmentoringinstitute.com/ or connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/heru-yuwono-liem-mcc-mp-mec-34ba0424/Learn more about Tracy Sinclair at tracysinclair.comLearn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Welcome to the Coaching in Conversation Mastery Series! This series explores the concept of mastery in coaching with conversations with ICF Master Certified Coaches.   In this episode, Tracy has a conversation with Janet Harvey about how mastery is not a destination.   Janet M. Harvey, Best Selling Author of the award-winning leadership and coaching book, Invite Change — Lessons from 2020, The Year of No Return, is CEO of inviteCHANGE, a coaching and human development organization that shapes a world where people love their life’s work. As a visionary leader in the global professional coaching industry, Janet Harvey is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Master Certified Coach and accredited educator who has engaged adults, teams, and global enterprises for nearly 30 years to invite change that sustains well-being and excellence. Being better humans together requires claiming a true self first and then choosing to live inside out as we transform, evolve and be resilient. As Janet shares, “coaching in its many forms has at its root the effect of awakening consciousness and doing so in a highly accelerated fashion that sustains.” She uses her executive and entrepreneurial experience to cultivate leaders in sustainable excellence through Generative Wholeness™, a signature generative coaching and learning process for people, processes, and systems. Her colleagues, audiences and clients regard her as a bold, curious, provocative, articulate, and compassionate human being. Janet has served as a global board leader for ICF, as a director from 2009-2013, as past president in 2012, as Chair for the ICF Foundation 2013-2017, and more recently as Treasurer for the ICF Thought Leadership Institute 2020-2021.You can listen to Tracy and Janet's first conversation here:  https://www.coachinginconversation.com/2046723/11359017-the-role-of-coaches-in-the-re-evolution-of-humanity-with-janet-harveyConnect with Janet on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetharvey/https://www.facebook.com/invCHANGEhttps://www.instagram.com/invite_change/Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Kate Wendelboe, ACC is an advocate of coaching as a key leadership tool and foundational block of inclusive corporate culture. She is a co-director of strategy and growth at a multinational telco and founder of Recalibration Coaching where she helps people who are at a crossroads in their career. Her educational background has been in language and business and she had an MBA from Cambridge’s Judge Business School where she specialised in culture, arts and media management. Kate loves supporting individuals and colleagues in her corporate environment to be their best selves both inside and outside of work, through powerful questioning and helping people tell compelling stories. Connect with Kate at [email protected] is a special episode in celebration of International Coaching Week (May 8-14, 2023). Learn more Coach Advancement's ICW celebrations and special offers.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Mel Leow, MCC is the founder of APIC with 28 years of coaching, consulting, marketing and leadership experience in the Asia Pacific region. He has more than 4,500 hours of executive and team coaching experience. Mel is described as a thoughtful listener, professional, calm, genuine, intellectually stimulating and emotionally compassionate. He serves c-suite executives and leaders from global MNCs to regional/local organisations, to lead and thrive at their best in an ever evolving and highly competitive environment. One of his passions is to develop future coaches globally through Catalyst Coach, with their mission “to equip 10,000 coaches who will in turn impact 10 million people over the next 20 years.”Mel is co-author of Bring Out Their Best, Coach Wisdom (Volume II), and The Calling; and author of ENGAGE—How to Stop Living in Default and Start Living the Life You Desire. He is also the host of the #100MasterCoaches podcast.  Connect with Mel on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/coachmelLearn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode, Tracy Sinclair has a conversation with Janet Wilson. Janet Wilson has extensive expertise in supporting people as they work to develop skills, knowledge and leadership behavior to lead sustainable improvement and development in their organisations. Working with teams and individuals, her work has a particular focus on partnering with leaders to explore the personal, social and strategic awareness which is needed to successfully lead others. With a background in business development, marketing and higher education, Janet has worked in the UK, in the Middle East and Africa. She has personal experience of executive level leadership and has worked with executive and senior leaders in public sector organisations, national charities, universities and businesses. Janet qualified as a coach in 2003 and is an ICF Professional Certified Coach with more than 2,800 hours of coaching practice. She is qualified as a Relational Team Coach and a Coach Supervisor. Convinced by the value coaching can offer, Janet has served as a volunteer with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) since joining in 2004. She served as President of the ICF United Kingdom Chapter and as vice Chair of the Global Dispute Resolution Panel. Janet brings her personal experience of leadership and change to the work she does. She is highly motived by learning and continues to extend her own professional development by exploring new and innovative ways of looking at leadership and human behaviour. Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode, Tracy Sinclair has a conversation with Osama Al Mosa.Osama Al Mosa is a senior executive, leadership and systemic team coach. Osama is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Master Certified Coach (MCC) and EMCC Global Individual Team Coaching Accredited Practitioner (ITCA) with more than 10 years of coaching experience and completing more than 9,500 hours of coaching. His academic background is in psychology, business and human resources management and his first university degree was from the medical field and pharma sciences.  Osama is a bilingual (Arabic/English) global associate for world leading leadership development firms empowering senior leaders and leadership teams at Fortune 500 Corporations, the World Bank Group, and the United Nations. Osama combines his leadership development credentialing, academic background in psychology and corporate managerial experience to conduct different learning and development interventions to support senior leaders, directors, managers and high potential employees. He is a seasoned executive coach, ICF approved coach trainer, ICF coach mentor, ICF coach assessor, and one of the most senior ICF recognized coaches in the Arab world and the MENA regions.Osama received his coaching qualifications from the most reputable international schools and has been trained in a variety of evidence-based methodologies. In addition, he is accredited in a research-based leadership assessment, teams' dynamics, and psychometric tools (i.e Hogan, WPB5, DiSC, Harrison Assessment, Reina Trust building, Resilience, Influence Style Indicator).Prior to focusing his practice on professional coaching and training, Osama worked for Fortune 100 for 17 years, and lead different operations within the MENA region. He has a unique extensive practical and diverse experience in leading operations, teams and organizations. Osama is the president of the ICF Liwan Chapter, founder and former president of the ICF Jordan Chapter, the founding president of Amman Agora speakers, the board chair of the 3rd and 4th ICF Middle East Prism Award, EthicalCoach volunteer, the Vice President of ICF Global Dispute Resolution Panel, and a board member of ICF global Arabic language translation taskforce. He is also very active in volunteering to support start-up businesses, entrepreneurial initiatives, capacity building and social impact projects.Connect with Osama on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osama-al-mosa-25a0075/https://www.facebook.com/accompleash/https://www.instagram.com/accompleash/Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode, Tracy has a conversation with Janet Harvey about the role of coaches and the re-evolution of humanity.  Janet M. Harvey, Best Selling Author of the award-winning leadership and coaching book, Invite Change — Lessons from 2020, The Year of No Return, is CEO of inviteCHANGE, a coaching and human development organization that shapes a world where people love their life’s work. As a visionary leader in the global professional coaching industry, Janet Harvey is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Master Certified Coach and accredited educator who has engaged adults, teams, and global enterprises for nearly 30 years to invite change that sustains well-being and excellence. Being better humans together requires claiming a true self first and then choosing to live inside out as we transform, evolve and be resilient. As Janet shares, “coaching in its many forms has at its root the effect of awakening consciousness and doing so in a highly accelerated fashion that sustains.” She uses her executive and entrepreneurial experience to cultivate leaders in sustainable excellence through Generative Wholeness™, a signature generative coaching and learning process for people, processes, and systems. Her colleagues, audiences and clients regard her as a bold, curious, provocative, articulate, and compassionate human being. Janet has served as a global board leader for ICF, as a director from 2009-2013, as past president in 2012, as Chair for the ICF Foundation 2013-2017, and more recently as Treasurer for the ICF Thought Leadership Institute 2020-2021.Connect with Janet on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetharvey/https://www.facebook.com/invCHANGEhttps://www.instagram.com/invite_change/Learn more about Tracy Sinclair and coaching at tracysinclair.com.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode, Tracy has a conversation with Lyssa deHart about finding the courage to work on ourselves as coaches. Lyssa deHart, LICSW, MCC, BCC, author of StoryJacking: Change Your Dialogue, Transform Your Life and The Reflective Coach. Lyssa is a Leadership Confidence Coach and Whole Life Coach, Certified ICF Mentor Coach, Coaching SuperVision Partner, ICF PCC Assessor, and coaching educator.Using her understanding of the ICF Core Competencies, combined with her knowledge of Neuroscience, Lyssa works with professional coaches to expand the capacity to partner with their clients through how they show up and hold the space for those with whom they work.Lyssa is the creator of the Power of Metaphor Certification Program. Giving coaches new ways to tune their ears to hear the powerful metaphors their clients bring forward, as well as discovering how to leverage the important metaphors to create stronger agreements, build trust and safety, allow the client to lead, and ultimately evoke powerful embodied awareness.Lyssa works with creative executives and leaders ready to move their goals forward, shift mindsets, and get unstuck. Her clients develop powerful embodied goals and together they get curious about what stands between where her clients are and where they want to be. Using a creative human solutions focused framework, she supports people to get results. What fires her up is working with smart creative people to trust their brilliance, and develop the courage, and confidence to believe in themselves and the goals that are important to them.Visit Lyssa's website at lyssadehart.com.Find Lyssa on social media: LinkedinInstagramFacebookLearn more about Tracy and coaching at tracysinclair.com.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Gaurav Arora has a decade of rich experience in the professional services industry as a facilitator, coach and speaker, with a strong track record of building high-performing leadership teams. As a facilitator, he has been recognized for creating stimulating and interactive learning environments, encouraging participation and individual creativity. As an Executive Coach, he works to dismantle barriers which come up in the workplace for leaders and help them in fulfilling their intent. A storyteller by heart, he leverages various methodologies and techniques to put his point across and create the breakthrough. Ontology has influenced his work in a big way and he loves designing and delivering long term interventions using visual facilitation, storytelling, and experiential learning activities. Gaurav’s work is aligned with some of his highest values of authenticity, creativity, collaboration, continuous learning and innovation. His areas of developmental focus include: executive coaching, transformational leadership, self-mastery, executive presence, emotional intelligence, personal and interpersonal leadership. Gaurav has over 2,700 hours of coaching experience. He has worked with individuals and organizations primarily in India, and has led workshops in China, Indonesia, Thailand, and Turkey. Guarav founded Inspire Coaching Systems in 2009 and started a social development initiative “iOwn” in 2016, which is a platform to connect coaches with the Social Development Sector to create possibilities and transformation for the change makers and bringing coaching to the grass root level. As a thought leader, Gaurav is coaching change-makers across India. These change-makers are very ordinary people who want to create a new society, and Gaurav is facilitating their journey. While coaching, Gaurav learned from them how simplicity opens up new experiences and beginnings and how everyone can contribute and generate change. To name a few - Amar Daniel of Ananda Sagara (ocean of joy) providing an ecosystem for children of migrant construction workers to realize their true potential; Anshu Gupta of Goonj (www.goonj.org), is using urban discard as a tool to alleviate poverty and enhance the dignity of the poor in the world; Robin Chaurasiya of Kranti, empowering girls from Mumbai’s red light areas to become agents of social change; Ravi Kalra of The Earth Saviours Foundation (www.earthsaviours.in), a social activist, only person to step into the picture, and make arrangements for the last rites for a life. Gaurav is an Engineer and a Management Graduate in Marketing. He is a recipient of the “Young HR Professional of the Year 2009-10” by Employer Branding Institute and has been awarded as the 100 top Leadership Coach in 2017. Recently, Gaurav has been honored with the 2019 ICF Young Leader Award. Gaurav is a voracious reader and loves adventure sports. In his free time, he does calligraphy, painting, and reads books. Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy has a conversation with Karen Dean. Karen is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Master Certified Coach with 30 years and more than 15,000 hours coaching individuals and leadership teams. Karen has delivered in more than 90 organisations, across 22 sectors worldwide. She believes that she has the courage to to usefully provoke and challenge her clients. She works with precision and bends this approach with the sensitivity to support as needed. She enjoys complexity and seeking clarity and simplicity, which is valuable in her supervision practice. Endlessly curious, she has applied this to innovating tools for coaches. Karen is the co-author of Coaching Stories: Flowing and Falling of Being a Coach (2019). She was awarded “Joint winner — Best Feature Article” in the Coaching at Work magazine in 2016 and shortlisted in 2017. She has been a guest on a number of podcasts and was interviewed in a 2-part production of “The Workplace” on Resonance FM, a London arts radio station where she was invited to share her expertise, knowledge and insights from working with teams. Karen is an original thinker and innovator who created me.my team. This is a diagnostic for team leaders and coaches working with teams to assess, prepare for, and conduct inclusive conversations. This enables a broad population in an organisation to consistently approach change with a common language and understanding. Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

In this episode of Coaching in Conversation, Tracy has a conversation with Andrew Machon. Andrew Machon is an experienced ICF Master Certified Coach, living in the United Kingdom. He has a first-class honours degree and Ph.D. in Biochemistry and a Master of Arts in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy. He has worked as a coach trainer across the world in many different countries and cultures. Andrew has also helped major organisations develop coaching strategies and valuable resources for internal coaches. As a visiting lecturer in Positive Psychology at Buckinghamshire New University in the UK, he has taught students about the nature of change and development.Andrew is the co-author of Positive Psychology Across the Life Span: An Existential Perspective (2020). He has also written several other books including, Guiding Lights – Images and Words Inspired by Aurora Borealis (2019), Appreciative Healthcare Practice – A guide to compassionate person-centered care (2015), The Coaching Secret – how to be an exceptional coach (2010), A Difference of One – Rediscovering a Loving and Creative Originality (2008), and Just Beyond the Visible – the art of being and becoming (2005). Andrew’s focus now is largely two-fold – firstly, continuing his work as an experienced coaching supervisor working with and developing groups of coaches. And secondly continuing to explore and develop coaching mastery with groups of coaches in retreat settings in the UK and abroad.We hope you enjoy this conversation! To learn more about Tracy Sinclair and coach training and development, visit tracysinclair.com.Learn more about Coach Advancement by Tracy Sinclair. Follow us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube