Dr Natalie Lancer is Chair of BPS Division of Coaching Psychology – and wholly credible, fast-talking, and fascinating. In this podcast episode we get stuck in to what exactly is Coaching Psychology, how this field is pulling together the wisdom from the coaching room and what the science of psychology says about human nature. Her…
We are not “mono-mind”. We do not think “just one thing” on any topic. But what about when you radically disagree with yourself? In psychology these are called “polarities” – opinions or thoughts that are literally polar opposites. Often they are pathologised and people try to get rid of them. But did you know that…
Ever struggled to describe anxiety? Let 10-year old Gracie Barry help you! One day she had the fully-formed idea that her anxiety was in fact a purple, scruffy, slimy, cold, grumpy monster who climbed up and down her spine into her head, ruining perfectly good days. Join me to hear Gracie talk us through how…
Imagine a world where the key to unleashing a child’s potential lies not within the confines of a traditional classroom but amidst the rustling leaves and open skies of the great outdoors. Many of us are familiar with forest school movement for kindergarten, or even some days out for older kids. But what about as…
If someone is truly a leader, there is an argument that they must bring their whole self into it, and this can demand some healing. Not all of us are ready for such an intense vulnerability challenge. Let me introduce one of the pioneers of trauma-informed executive coaching, Julia Vaughan Smith. She is author of…
A Time for Reflection: Celebrating Growth and Insight As I write this, my Big 5-0 Birthday is just around the corner. Its made me think of the passage of time in more ways than one, and in this podcast episode I share some thoughts with you. Listen here . Reflecting on Transformative Conversations Since I…