Coffee and Coaching

Welcome back to a little bonus episode and shameless plug for our new coaching leadership program. In this episode, Alex and Jen discuss all things Leadership Luminance – their new collaborative venture for 2024.   They go over what they think might be the common FAQs and describe the course, its contents and reasoning to help those interested in understanding if it might be right for them. So, if you’re looking for a leadership coaching program with a difference and some bespoke support for you and your business for 6 months in 2024, listen here now. If you have any questions or queries or would like to get involved in the next conversation, then me, Jen and of course Alex are here to help. Please do get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

Welcome back and here we are on Episode 1 of Season 3! In this episode, Alex and Jen welcome guest Maria Olivares, a former coachee (client) of Alex. We created space for Maria to open up about her coaching journey to share with listeners a perspective of coaching from someone who has been coached. She discusses how she felt before, during and after coaching, as well as the key elements someone might want to consider before embarking on coaching.  The discussion is candid and at times remarkably moving. A huge thank you to Maria for sharing her insights, thoughts and feelings. We hope it is of great value to those thinking about embarking on getting a coach and is in keeping with those who have also had extremely positive outcomes from coaching. If you have any questions or queries or would like to get involved in the conversation, then me, Jen and of course Alex are here to help. Please do get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10, our final episode of season 2. In this episode, Alex and Jen respond to questions from listeners, clients, and friends. It’s a rather spontaneous discussion with Jen and Alex on the flip side of coaching, they’re answering questions rather than asking them. They discuss the pros and cons of perfectionism and its role in our society, how they think coaching would have impacted them if they had invested in it at a younger age, how to navigate uncertainty when you’re just trying to figure out what to do and where to go in life and last but not least their top tips for being more patient (mostly with yourselves). Thank you to everyone who submitted a question and a huge thank you to our small cohort of, but loyal supportive listeners who enjoy and engage with our conversations. This is our labour of love and a joyful part of our own personal and professional development. If you have any questions or queries or would like to get involved in the conversation, then Jen and Alex are here to help. Please do get in touch, but for now, we’re taking a break and will be back in the Autumn. For now… Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 9. In this episode, Alex and Jen chat all things ego. From the origins through Freud and his psychosexual theory to how we talk about egos today, they discuss all aspects in between. Alex and Jen pick it apart, look at its definition and language used to describe it, why it’s such a fascinating topic in coaching, how coaches are taught to become aware of it in both themselves and their clients and how you, the listener needn’t view the ego as a negative aspect of yourself, but a tool for feedback. As ever, they add some top tips in just how to do that.   If you have any questions or queries or would like to get involved in the conversation, then Jen and Alex are here to help. Please do get in touch. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8. In this episode, Alex and Jen chat all things change. Change is something we all face in life at various stages and how we cope with, think about, and navigate change can affect the journey and outcome. So, like all the other topics, Jen and Alex pick it apart, look at its definition and types, how they navigate change, how it shows up in coaching sessions, what change means to them and their clients and of course, top tips on how to welcome, deal with and feel empowered through change. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with change, this one’s for you. If you have any questions or queries or would like to get involved in the conversation, then Jen and Alex are here to help. Please do get in touch. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.  

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 7. In this episode, Alex and Jen chat all things clarity. A common coaching buzz word, clients often ask for clarity around decisions or choices or which way to move forward. They often use phrases like “can’t see the wood for the trees” or “if I could just get some clarity on that”. So, Jen and Alex pick it apart, look at it’s definition, how it shows up in coaching sessions, what clarity means to them and their clients and of course, top tips on how to get clarity should you be seeking it. If you’re feeling stuck and in need of clearing the path, this one’s for you. If you have any questions or queries or would like to get involved in the conversation then Jen and Alex are here to help. Please do get in touch. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

Not knowing if you need, want or even how to get a coach can be a bit frustrating right? Maybe you've had coaching but didn't find the right coach and now you're not sure.  Maybe you're totally new to coaching and you've come up with a gazillion reasons why you shouldn't get one. Maybe you know deep down that getting a coach would help you get to where you want to go faster, but something is stopping you. Whatever your situation, Alex and Jen discuss all the common barriers, ones they've faced and been faced with and explore options to overcome them.  Welcome to Coffee and Coaching* (*other hot drinks are available), so sit back, grab one and listen x

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 5. Jen and Alex have returned to talk all things coaching, sharing their journey and insights as coaches in order to encourage an open dialogue with other coaches, the coaching curious and of course those of you interested in personal and professional development. In this episode, Alex and Jen welcome their guest, Emily Naylor. Emily is a soul health coach, founder of Soul Health Intuition who offers education, inspiration and positive support for those on a health seeking journey. They discuss all things health related and touch upon the common sticking points for people with their health and habits. As always there are some top tips and a deep dive into Emily’s personal journey. If you have any questions or queries or would like to get involved in the conversation then Jen and Alex are here to help. Please do get in touch. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4. Jen and Alex have returned to talk all things coaching, sharing their journey and insights as coaches in order to encourage an open dialogue with other coaches, the coaching curious and of course those of you interested in personal and professional development. In this episode, Alex and Jen discuss all things authentic, the coaching buzzword you’ve probably heard all too often!  They define it, analyse it and critically evaluate the word and its meaning opening up an honest and frank discussion about why it’s an “ick” word for Jen and how it’s made Alex a modern-day philosopher. If you have any questions or queries or would like to get involved in the conversation then Jen and Alex are here to help. Please do get in touch. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3. Jen and Alex have returned to talk all things coaching, sharing their journey and insights as coaches in order to encourage an open dialogue with other coaches, the coaching curious and of course those of you interested in personal and professional development. In this episode, Alex and Jen review Steven Chandler and Will Keiper’s book – The Leader and the Coach.  A deep dive into the structure, topics and their favourite elements culminating in recommending this book to everyone. Listen to find out why. If you have any questions or queries or would like to get involved in the conversation then Jen and Alex are here to help. Please do get in touch. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

Welcome to season 2, episode 2. Jen and Alex have returned to talk all things coaching, sharing their journey and insights as coaches in order to encourage an open dialogue with other coaches, the coaching curious and of course those of you interested in personal and professional development. In this episode, Alex and Jen chat about motivation – all seven, yes SEVEN versions of it. They explore the topic of being motivated, where it comes from, how it affects performance and growth and their top tips for when motivation seems to have disappeared. Do you know of any other types of motivation? What’s your definition? If you have any questions or queries or would like to get involved in the conversation then Jen and Alex are here to help. Please do get in touch. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

Coffee and coaching is back! Welcome to season 2, episode 1. Jen and Alex have returned to talk all things coaching, sharing their journey and insights as coaches in order to encourage an open dialogue with other coaches, the coaching curious and of course those of you interested in personal development and self-coaching. In this episode, Alex and Jen chat about their time away over the summer. They explore the topic of being reflective as a person and practitioner, how it benefits us, the ways in which you can be reflective and as always, some top tips to help you along the way. If you have any questions or queries or would like to get involved in the conversation then Jen and Alex are here to help. Please do get in touch. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

TW: discussions around emetophobia  In this episode, Alex and Jen chat about fear. They explore the different types of fear we have, where it comes from, what it’s telling us, why and how coaching could support you to overcome or work with your fears. As always, some top tips to help you along the way. If you have any questions or queries or would like to get involved in the conversation then Jen and Alex are here to help. Please do get in touch. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

In this episode, Alex and Jen chat about relationships. They explore the different types of relationships we have, why and how coaching could support you with them, the importance of a great coaching relationship and some top tips to help you understand whether a relationship is giving you or taking away energy. As ever let them know if you have any questions or queries or would like to get involved in the conversation then Jen and Alex are here to help. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

In this episode, Alex and Jen chat to Sam Kukathas also know as the Philosophical Coach who is working to challenge “who you really are”. This is in itself a deeply philosophical episode where discussion ebbs from how Sam got started and his work within philosophy flowing through how it fits with coaching and how we could all add a little more philosophical thinking to our lives. As ever let us know if you have any questions or queries or would like to get involved in the conversation then Jen and Alex are here to help. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

In this episode, Alex and Jen discuss the difference between change and transformation. What is change, what is transformation and how do you know which one is needed and when? Jen gives insight into a point in her life when she knew transformation had taken place and Alex offers a very useful and rather amusing caterpillar analogy. As ever let us know if you have any questions or queries or would like to get involved in the conversation then Jen and Alex are here to help. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

In this episode, Alex coaches Jen. In line with Mental Health Awareness Week this May and along the theme of Loneliness Jen opens up about her struggles feeling lonely now she’s set up a business on her own. Alex coaches her to explore the options available to her to reduce this loneliness, something they are sure will resonate with many people now working from home and running businesses single handed. No editing has been done to the main body of this podcast; all pauses are as they occurred. If you’re coaching curious, this one is a must for you. Listen in real time to a coaching conversation. As ever let us know if you have any questions or queries, Jen and Alex are here to help. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

Are you someone who’s forever curious about personal development and always looking to listen, read, learn and seek out what might work for you? Life is one long windy road that we know takes teamwork. It can be tough to navigate alone, even when you’re pretty good at self-coaching, so we’re here to discuss all things coaching and self-development in the hope that we get to part of your team supporting you to enjoy the journey. In this episode, which is episode 8, despite them saying 9 at the start(!), Jen coaches Alex. They give you a real time, insight into a what a coaching session might entail. This coaching session is focused on the more practical, action plan setting approach according to the GROW model. Alex opens up about wanting to start to communicate with more potential clients and get back into writing. He discusses what’s been stopping him and Jen gets him to think about how he can start to fit all the things he wants to do into his life again. No editing has been done to the main body of this podcast; all pauses are real time. If you’re coaching curious, this one is a must for you. Listen in real time to a coaching conversation. As ever let us know if you have any questions or queries, Jen and Alex are here to help. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

Are you someone who’s forever curious about personal development and always looking to listen, read, learn and seek out what might work for you? Life is one long windy road that we know takes teamwork. It can be tough to navigate alone, even when you’re pretty good at self-coaching, so we’re here to discuss all things coaching and self-development in the hope that we get to part of your team supporting you to enjoy the journey. In this episode Alex and Jen discuss all things leadership. The difference between being a leader and a manager, the key elements of effective leadership and how to show up as the leader of your own life. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

Are you someone who’s forever curious about personal development and always looking to listen, read, learn and seek out what might work for you? Life is one long windy road that we know takes teamwork. It can be tough to navigate alone, even when you’re pretty good at self-coaching, so we’re here to discuss all things coaching and self-development in the hope that we get to part of your team supporting you to enjoy the journey. In this episode Alex and Jen discuss all things trust, what it is, how it plays out in coaching, what we can do to be more trusting and of course trust ourselves. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

Are you someone who’s forever curious about personal development and always looking to listen, read, learn and seek out what might work for you? Life is one long windy road that we know takes teamwork. It can be tough to navigate alone, even when you’re pretty good at self-coaching, so we’re here to discuss all things coaching and self-development in the hope that we get to part of your team supporting you to enjoy the journey. In this episode Alex and Jen discuss all things communication, what it is, the different types, the importance of communication and of course some top tips on how to communicate effectively. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

Are you someone who’s forever curious about personal development and always looking to listen, read, learn and seek out what might work for you? Life is one long windy road that we know takes teamwork. It can be tough to navigate alone, even when you’re pretty good at self-coaching, so we’re here to discuss all things coaching and self-development in the hope that we get to part of your team supporting you to enjoy the journey. In this episode Alex and Jen are joined by actor, screen writer, teacher, mentor and coach, amongst other things! Daniel Fathers. They discuss Daniel’s journey to coach throughout his many professional roles in his career and life. He offers his tips for success, no matter what you do with a passionate discussion about the missed opportunities with the UK education system. Welcome to coffee and coaching, (other hot drinks are available) so grab one, sit back and listen.

Are you someone who’s forever curious about personal development and always looking to listen, read, learn and seek out what might work for you? Life is one long windy road that we know takes teamwork. It can be tough to navigate alone, even when you’re pretty good at self-coaching, so we’re here to discuss all things coaching and self-development in the hope that we get to be part of your team supporting you to enjoy the journey. In this episode – Alex and Jen introduce the topic of Values. They delve into definitions and explore some very differing stances on what they believe are values and what we can do to live by them. Welcome to Coffee and Coaching (other hot drinks are available) so go grab one, sit back and listen.

Are you someone who’s forever curious about personal development and always looking to listen, read, learn and seek out what might work for you? Life is one long windy road that we know takes teamwork. It can be tough to navigate alone, even when you’re pretty good at self-coaching, so we’re here to discuss all things coaching and self-development in the hope that we get to be part of your team supporting you to enjoy the journey. In this episode – Alex and Jen introduce the topic of mindset. They delve into definitions and explore some top tips on how to distinguish between thoughts, feelings and emotions in order to challenge our mindset. Welcome to Coffee and Coaching (other hot drinks are available) so go grab one, sit back and listen.

Are you someone who’s forever curious about personal development and always looking to listen, read, learn and seek out what might work for you? Life is one long windy road that we know takes teamwork. It can be tough to navigate alone and so we’re here to discuss all things coaching and self-development to be a part of your team that gets you to enjoy the journey safely, compassionately, and on your terms. This introductory episode is exactly that – Alex and Jen introduce themselves and chat about their aims for future episodes and what you can gain from them and this podcast. Welcome to Coffee and Coaching (other hot drinks are available)