Julie Flower, leadership and team development practitioner, joins host Simone Sweeney for an insightful discussion on how coaches can help leaders develop the skills they need to work with the ambiguity and change of the modern world. Julie has a long background of working with the public sector, government and third sector, and so understands the pressures leaders have faced in these sectors in recent years, describing it as a ‘perfect storm’. She shares the types of change she has been coaching leaders and teams with, what it means to lead today, its wider context and how coaches can help.

You will learn:

· The coaching skills needed for working in emotionally charged environments and support leaders to unlock and develop soft skills

· The role of coaches in supporting collaboration and influencing

· The use and impact of creativity, such as improv and embodiment techniques, in coaching leaders and teams

“I think leadership is about creating the conditions for everyone to work effectively towards a common goal. Thinking about how we can mobilise people towards a common goal and create the conditions where they can succeed and excel.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_future-leadership-human_change-collaboration-creativity

Liz Rider, organizational psychologist and thought leader in the area of human-centric leadership, joins our host, Simone Sweeney, in the first episode of a wonderful new podcast series. Together they unpack what leadership and human-centric leadership is and why shifting to this type of leadership is so important and impactful for organizations and people.

Liz brings her passion, energy and experience, with real-life examples of how qualities such as empathy, listening, trust and self-awareness can transform the workplace. She encourages leaders to learn how to really connect with their people and why she believes that leaders as coaches is the way to a better future for us all. An honest and vibrant conversation for all coaches, leaders and organizations.

You will learn:

· The vital soft skills required for human-centric leadership

· The role of coaches in transforming managers into leaders

· What part AI plays in creating more human-focused leaders

“We are starting to get more role models that are human-centric, and I think that the more we get in different organizations, the more we will believe in human-centric leadership and the more human-centric leaders we will get.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_future-leadership-human_transformation-managers-leaders

Lesley Roberts, coach and author of the highly rated ‘Coaching Outdoors: the essential guide to partnering with nature in your coaching conversations’, joins our host Rob Lawrence in this final episode of our Coaching Outdoors series. Lesley shares the moment in beautiful Glencoe, Scotland, that was a catalyst for her profound connection with nature and the career she has now. She discusses the benefits of coaching in natural settings and gives examples of the transformations that happen for clients. Discover how nature can resource coaches, improving mental and physical health and wellbeing, and Lesley’s vision for the future where nature is central to coaching and organizational practices. A warm and inspiring conversation that invites you to discover the magic of the natural world for yourself.

You will learn:

· Practical tips for integrating nature into your coaching practice

· Addressing perceived limitations and fostering client comfort in outdoor settings

· The spiritual connection to nature and its role in coaching

“I do believe in the power of nature, I believe in magic and miracles that happen in nature, and I think nature proves to us time and time again that there is magic and that there are miracles.”

For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:

https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_coaching-outdoors_transformation-perspective-practice