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Headflex
by Rebecca Walker & Diane Williams
Headflex is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by Rebecca and Diane, two experienced coaches and friends who invite you to eavesdrop on authentic coaching conversations about the often-overlooked challenges of professional life. Each episode tackles a different workplace topic, from leadership vulnerability to risky assumptions, offering listeners valuable insights and perspective shifts. With a blend of humour and relatability, Head Flex aims to make coaching accessible to all, providing you with the tools to find your own answers to work-life dilemmas. Tune in to flex your mind, gain fresh perspectives, and experience the power of coaching – it's like having personal coaches in your pocket! Rebecca and Diane, leadership coaches with over 20 years experience, are on a mission to de-bunk some of the myths and barriers surrounding coaching, making it accessible to all, with a touch of humour and a human approach. Diane brings energy and enjoyment to her coaching. She offers you ti
Episodes
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Ep 49: Got the Promotion But Still Unhappy? The Arrival Fallacy at Work
What do you do when you finally accomplish a long-awaited goal, only to find yourself feeling unexpectedly underwhelmed? In this episode of Headflex, Rebecca and Diane dig into the "arrival fallacy" the idea that achieving success will automatically bring lasting happiness. They share why our...
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Ep 48: Career No Longer Fits? How to Know It's Time to Move On
What happens when the career you planned and worked so hard for suddenly doesn’t fit anymore? In this episode of Headflex, co-hosts Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams tackle the often undiscussed and unsettling experience of realising your career path may no longer suit you. They also share how to...
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Ep 47: Group Coaching & Why It’s Gaining Ground
What if some of the biggest challenges at work aren’t meant to be solved alone? In this episode of Headflex, co-hosts Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams explore why group coaching is gaining ground and how bringing people together to think, reflect and learn can create something that one-to-one...
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Ep 46: Leading Without Losing Yourself
Stepping into leadership often comes with pressure to adapt, perform and become the leader you think you’re expected to be. But what happens when that adaptation starts to pull you away from who you really are? In this episode of Headflex, co-hosts Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams explore the...
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Ep 45: Deep Listening at Work: Oscar Trimboli on Transforming Team Communication
What if listening isn’t just about hearing words, but could be your most overlooked leadership advantage? In this episode of Headflex, Rebecca and Diane are joined by deep listening specialist Oscar Trimboli to unpack how listening shapes meetings, team dynamics, and leadership impact in the…
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Ep 44: How Trust Transforms Your Team’s Performance
Is trust just a “nice-to-have” in teams, or could it be the make-or-break factor for high performance and speed? In this episode of Headflex, Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams tackle why trust is more than a soft value. Instead, it’s a hard commercial driver that unlocks creativity, resilience…
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Ep 43: Dealing with First-Time Manager Shock
What really happens when you go from being great at your job to suddenly leading the team? In this episode of Headflex, Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams unpack why the transition into management can feel so unexpectedly tough and what new managers can do to make it easier. They challenge the...
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Ep 42: Lifting the Lid on the Dark Art of Procrastination
In this episode, Diane and Rebecca dig into the real reasons we put things off: self-preservation, fear, the need for rest, and the emotional signals hiding beneath our avoidance. They challenge the idea that procrastination is purely a character flaw; sometimes it's your mind asking for a break,...
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Ep 41: Why Avoiding Conflict is Bad for your Team
What if the silence in your team meetings isn't harmony but a warning sign? Most leaders are trained to smooth things over. But what if the absence of conflict is the real problem? In this episode of Headflex, Rebecca and Diane make a compelling case that teams who never disagree have often just...
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Ep 40: How to Deal with Toxic Harmony at Work
Is harmony in teams always a good thing, or can it hold you back? In this episode of Headflex, co-hosts Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams question the assumption that calm, comfortable, conflict-free environments foster high performance. They unpack why surface-level “harmony” can be misleading:...
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Ep 39: Stop Chasing Happiness (Do This Instead)
Why can chasing universal happiness actually undermine leadership and team performance? In this episode of Headflex, co-hosts Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams dig into why striving to keep everyone happy isn’t just exhausting and how it can actually backfire in the workplace. From slippery...
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Ep 38: The Surprising Power of Failing at Work
Why do mistakes feel so risky when they’re actually essential for growth? In this episode of Headflex, co-hosts Rebecca and Diane explore the psychology of failure at work, discussing how fear of judgment and perfectionism can quietly hold people back. They also examine what happens when mistakes...
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Ep 37: The Sleep Advantage: Getting Ahead at Work
Sleep is a workplace secret weapon and most of us are running on empty. In this episode of Headflex, co-hosts Rebecca and Diane tackle the often-overlooked world of sleep and its impact on professional performance, wellbeing, and resilience. They explore why sleep takes a backseat to work…
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Real Coaching Conversations - Welcome to Headflex on YouTube
We are so excited the Headflex podcast is now on YouTube. Watch real coaching conversations with hosts Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams, two leadership coaches with over 20 years of experience helping people navigate working life. Each episode explores the genuine challenges that leaders and…
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Ep 36: Delegation at Work: Striking the Right Balance
Delegation is a double-edged sword. It can always feel like the right option, but is it just another dilemma for leaders and teams? In this latest episode of Headflex, co-hosts Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams roll up their sleeves and dive into the art (and challenge) of delegation in the…
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Ep 35: The Hidden Cost of Being Dependable at Work
Are you known as the “safe pair of hands” at work? The colleague everyone turns to in a crisis, the one who always says yes? While dependability is widely celebrated as a cornerstone of trust and credibility, it can also quietly lead to exhaustion, invisibility, and even resentment. In this...
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Ep 34: Building a Coaching Culture That Actually Drives Results
What if the real competitive advantage in today’s workplace isn’t another initiative, framework, or performance metric but a culture built on better conversations? In a fast-moving world of change and pressure, coaching has become one of the most powerful and most misunderstood tools available to...
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Ep 33: Listening: The Overlooked Superpower in Communication
What if the most transformative skill in leadership, coaching, and relationships isn’t what you say but how deeply you listen? In this episode, co-hosts Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams explore the art and science of truly powerful listening, and why despite its profound impact on trust…
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Ep 32: Rewriting Your Confidence Story: Actionable Steps That Actually Work
Confidence is one of the most sought-after qualities in professional and personal life, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of Headflex, co-hosts Rebecca and Diane explore what really makes us feel confident, and why the advice to “just believe in yourself” so often…
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Ep 31: Rethinking time management: time to look to yourself for more awareness?
In a world where we feel busier than ever, time management can be a huge challenge. Join co-hosts Rebecca and Diane in the latest episode of Headflex, to dive deep into the topic of time management, a recurring challenge in the coaching world, too. They explore why we often feel like the day...
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Ep 30: Celebrating One Year of the Headflex Podcast & Brave Coaching Conversations
After 30 episodes, Headflex celebrates its first anniversary! Join co-hosts Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams as they revisit the stories, standout moments, and lessons learned from a year of real-time coaching conversations. This episode is a blend of gratitude, reflection, and candid discussion...
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Ep 29: Reflective Reset: Slowing Down to Learn from Your Year
As another year draws to a close, why does the pressure to reinvent ourselves, set big goals, and “start fresh” feel so intense? In this Headflex episode, co-hosts Rebecca and Diane pause the hustle, inviting you to join them in a gentle, honest reflection on the year that’s just ended. Whether...
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Ep 28: Navigating Festive Stress: Finding Joy and Balance During the Festive Season
Why can the end of the year feel so emotionally charged - equal parts festive, frantic, and, for many, deeply stressful? In this Headflex episode, co-hosts Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams get real about the pressures of the holiday season. They share practical ways to manage workplace and...
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Ep 27: Self-Compassion – Why Being Kinder to Yourself Matters
How often do you speak kindly to yourself after making a mistake or do you tend to be your own harshest critic? In this episode of Headflex, co-hosts Rebecca and Diane explore the powerful, but often misunderstood topic of self-compassion. Discover why being kinder to ourselves isn’t just “soft”…
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Ep 26: Chasing Control - Why Letting Go Can Set You Free
Why do so many of us feel the need to be in control, at work, at home, and in our relationships? Co-hosts Rebecca and Diane dive into the complex and often messy world of control, exploring what drives our need to orchestrate and manage every detail. From the pressures of change and uncertainty…
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Ep 25: Dealing with the Dreaded Appraisal
Why do annual appraisals inspire so much anxiety from those being appraised, as well as their managers? Co-hosts Diane, and Rebecca take a deep dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of performance reviews, sharing real insights from the coaching room and exploring how shifting mindsets can…
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Ep 24: The Many Faces of ADHD Series: Coaching for Real Change at Work
What role does coaching play in helping people with ADHD thrive in the workplace and why does a non-directive approach make all the difference? Co-hosts Diane Williams and Diane are joined by ADHD coach, educator, and advocate Sally Cater, returning to the podcast for a deeper exploration of how...
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Ep 23: The Many Faces of ADHD Series: Supporting Parents in the Workplace
How can workplaces support parents of children with ADHD? In this episode, co-hosts Rebecca Walker and Diane are joined by PR consultant and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) advocate, Nicola McKelvey, as part of our ADHD Awareness Month series exploring “The Many Faces of ADHD.”...
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Ep 22: The Many Faces of ADHD Series: Building Inclusive Work Environments with Thomas Woodhams
What does living and working with ADHD truly look like? We are launching our “Many Faces of ADHD” series for ADHD Awareness Month. This week, co-hosts Diane and Rebecca chat with Thomas Woodhams: tech recruiter, host of the Be You. podcast, LinkedIn Top Voice, and passionate advocate for the...
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Ep 21: The Next Chapter: Headflex launches its Coaching Business!
Welcome to a special Headflex episode! Co-hosts Rebecca and Diane reveal the next chapter: Headflex is launching a brand new coaching business. Join them as they share the story behind this leap, outline their new programmes, and discuss their ongoing mission to make coaching truly accessible in...
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Ep 20: Coaching to Learn with Tim English
How can coaching transform the way we learn at work? In this episode, co-hosts Rebecca and Diane dive into the power of using a coaching approach in the training room, exploring how it can make learning more personal, impactful, and lasting. They’re joined by Tim English, founder of GBB Coaching…
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Ep 19: The Cost of Judgement: How Fear Holds Us Back at Work
What’s the impact of Judgement, both the fear of being judged and the quickness to judge others? In this episode, Rebecca and Diane discuss how judgement shows up at work, how it can quietly shape our confidence, and the effect it has on the way we relate to colleagues. Drawing on their coaching...
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Ep 18: Embracing Growth Mindset: How to Transform Beliefs and Workplace Challenges
What really happens when we shift from a fixed to a growth mindset? In this episode, Rebecca and Diane dig into the transformative power of adopting a growth mindset, exploring what it means, why it matters, and how our own beliefs and identities might be quietly holding us back. Inspired by…
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Ep 17: How Paying Attention to your Energy at Work Boosts Performance
What really fuels your best days at work and what drains you? In this episode, Rebecca and Diane are flexing on the essential topic of energy: why it matters, what impacts it, and how tuning into your energy can unlock better performance, resilience, and capacity. Drawing from their work with The...
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Ep 16: How to Give and Get Constructive Feedback
Why does feedback feel so awkward? Whether it’s giving it, getting it, or just figuring out what to say, many of us struggle. In this episode, we’re talking about the everyday reality of feedback at work. What gets in the way, why it matters, and how to make it feel a bit more natural. Join…
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Ep 15: How to Stop the Impulse to ‘Rescue and Fix’
Do you often have the impulse to jump in and "fix" someone else's problems, rather than truly listening? Why do we feel this urge to rescue? What does it cost us, and the people around us, when we swoop in with solutions and advice? In this show, we slow down, ask thoughtful questions, and…
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Ep 14: Making Networking Work for You
Have you ever walked into a crowded room and instantly wanted to turn around and walk right back out? If so, you’re definitely not alone. In this episode of Headflex, co-hosts Rebecca and Diane dig into why networking feels so daunting for so many of us and how we can change our mindset to turn...
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Ep 13: Bringing Smelly Fish to the Table: Why we Avoid Hard Conversations at Work with Steve Hearsum
Ever sensed there’s something unspoken at work? Something everyone feels but no one names? In this episode of Headflex, co-hosts Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams sit down with guest Steve Hearsum to talk about exactly that: the tricky, uncomfortable stuff that quietly shapes how teams function…
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Ep 12: Exploring Imposter Syndrome: Turning Down the Volume on Your Inner Critic
Have you ever caught yourself questioning whether you really deserve your achievements, or wondered if everyone else is just more capable than you? In this episode of Headflex, co-hosts Rebecca Walker and Diane Williams explore the many layers of imposter syndrome. Unpacking what it really is…
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Ep 11: From Burnout to Balance: Practical Steps to Escape Overworking
Ever catch yourself answering “just one more email” long after you should’ve logged off? In this episode of Headflex, Rebecca and Diane are talking about something that hits close to home for a lot of us, overworking. Why do we do it, even when we know it’s not sustainable? And how did burning…
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Ep 10: Understanding ADHD in the Workplace: Insights, Myths, and Support Strategies with Sally Cater
What do you really know about ADHD in the workplace? In this episode of Headflex, Rebecca and Diane are joined by Sally Cater, a coach focused on raising awareness around ADHD in business. Together, they explore what ADHD actually looks like beyond the usual assumptions, and why it matters for…
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Ep 09: Living Your Values: Navigating Decisions and Conflict in the Workplace
What really drives the choices you make every day, at work, in relationships, and in tough situations? In this episode of Headflex, Rebecca and Diane are tackling the big question: how do your values shape your life? Values aren’t just catchy phrases on a vision board—they influence how we make...
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Ep 08: Laughter and Leadership in the Workplace
Prepare to smile your way through the day as we take a look at the wonderful role of laughter! Today, we're bringing humour to the forefront and discussing its essential role in our working lives. Tune in as we explore whether laughter truly has a place at work, how it can benefit individuals,...
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Ep 07: Awakening Curiosity with Andrew Blair
We're entering the fascinating world of curiosity with our special guest, Andrew Blair. Andrew, a transdisciplinary change leadership practitioner, is talking to us about cultivating curiosity in the workplace. With over 20 years of experience in people development and HR, Andrew introduces the...
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Ep 06: Dealing with Emotional Regulation at Work
We're diving deep into the messy world of workplace emotions in this third episode of the Headlex podcast. We are exploring how we can harness and regulate them to enhance both our performance and relationships. Join us as we tackle the critical subject of emotional regulation at work. From...
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Ep 05: How to use Quality Thinking Effectively
What do you think of when you hear "quality thinking"? Join us as we explore what quality thinking really means and how it affects team performance and company results. We're discussing the influence of attention, listening, and the environment on our ability to think well. With the help of works...
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Ep 04: How to Handle Bad Behaviour at Work
Have you ever experienced bad behaviour in the workplace? Today we're tackling this challenging topic: exploring what bad behaviour looks like, how it impacts individuals and organisations, and, perhaps most importantly, why it is often tolerated. Along the way, we talk about various forms of…
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Ep 03: How to Cope with the Fear of Failure
Today we're tackling the all-too-common fear of failure. We're exploring how fear manifests, its impact on our lives, and ways to overcome it. Drawing on personal experiences and expert theories, like Tim Galway’s inner game, join us to learn about the origins of high standards and how they can...
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Ep 02: The Power of Assumptions
In this second episode, we explore the intricate world of assumptions, those often unnoticed beliefs that can obstruct our thinking, relationships, and confidence. Drawing from our extensive coaching experience, we explore how assumptions form part of our evolutionary survival tools and address...
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Ep 01: Professional Isolation
Welcome to Headflex, the brand new podcast where real-time coaching conversations help you explore coaching and self-development. Your co-hosts Diane Williams, and Rebecca Walker are exploring the complex and often messy hot topics of today's workplace. Have you ever felt isolated, overlooked, or...
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Headflex is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by Rebecca and Diane, two experienced coaches and friends who invite you to eavesdrop on authentic coaching conversations about the often-overlooked challenges of professional life. Each episode tackles a different workplace topic, from leadership vulnerability to risky assumptions, offering listeners valuable insights and perspective shifts. With a blend of humour and relatability, Head Flex aims to make coaching accessible to all, providing you with the tools to find your own answers to work-life dilemmas. Tune in to flex your mind, gain fresh perspectives, and experience the power of coaching – it's like having personal coaches in your pocket! Rebecca and Diane, leadership coaches with over 20 years experience, are on a mission to de-bunk some of the myths and barriers surrounding coaching, making it accessible to all, with a touch of humour and a human approach. Diane brings energy and enjoyment to her coaching. She offers you ti
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