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# Love Your Coaching

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## Posts
- [Best Coaching Books: Our Top Picks and Honourable Mentions](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/some-of-my-favourite-coaching-books/): There are many books about coaching, and new ones being published all the time. There are a couple of publishing houses, or divisions of them devoted to coaching. They range from the highly theoretical and academic (I'll be writing an angry blog about a recent academic book about coaching being sold for £100), to the light and practical, and everything in between.
- [Do coaches need to be experts in human behaviour?](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/do-coaches-need-to-be-experts-in-human-behaviour-2/): It's a funny old game, coaching. At one end of the spectrum, it is a straightforward, effective approach. Managers, teachers and mentors use coaching approaches to help someone talk through an everyday challenge or opportunity. At the other end, it is an effective mechanism to help people make lifelong changes and overcome long term obstacles.
- [Values clashes for coaching](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/values-clashes-for-coaching/): What do we do if the coachee we are working with seems to occupy another universe? That they see the world in a different way than we do? In many cases it's not a problem, but what happens if things get too tough? Does there come a time when we think we can't work with a coachee, because of our differences? Let's explore these questions.
- [Psychometrics and personality profiling for coaches](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/psychometrics-and-personality-profiling-for-coaches/): This is the first of a pair of blogs to help coaches make sense of the world of psychometric profiling/personality testing. It is as comprehensive as is needed for coaches, without covering the thousands of articles, books and research about the topic.
- [Top 10 resources for coaches](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/top-10-resources-for-coaches/): This is a great one to Google. Type in "top 10 resources for coaches" and you'll be inundated. Tip sheets, models involving icebergs, quadrants and Venn diagrams, and of course "millionaire coaching business" programmes!
- [Build a successful coaching business – first steps](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/build-a-successful-coaching-business-first-steps/): It’s easy to be overwhelmed with all the information and worry about growing your coaching business. You’ve worked hard to learn to be a coach, and the next steps may feel like too big an obstacle. This article talks about the steady development of your coaching business, and the first steps to take.
- [Memory skills for coaches](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/memory-skills-for-coaches/): Do you slander your own memory? Say things like "Of course, as I get older, my memory gets worse?" Most people do. And yet…. memory doesn't have to deteriorate with time. And coaches really benefit from having great memories. They hold onto information without having to take notes. They remember things from session to session.
- [Coaching and learned optimism](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coaching-and-learned-optimism/): This article is about one of the strongest ideas to come out of psychology in the last 50 years - that of learned optimism. I'm basing it on the writings of Martin Seligman, who wrote the book of the same name, and who is behind this idea. It has huge implications for coaches.
- [How to structure a coaching session](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/how-to-structure-a-coaching-session/): There is much confusion about this question. Some coaches follow a very rigid structure. Others go with the flow and are very responsive to the energy. A book I read recently called "76 coaching models" included all sorts of things that were quite a long way from what a coaching session actually is.
- [Is there such a thing as a bad coaching question?](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-bad-coaching-question/): Recently I was running a workshop about student wellbeing for a group of school leaders. A great question occurred to me, so I asked it. "If you had a magic day, a free day on the timetable and you could teach your students anything, what would you teach them?"
- [What skills does a coach need?](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/what-skills-does-a-coach-need/): I have been asked, quite often, "can anyone be a coach?" My view is that, as it is a skills-based activity, then it can definitely be learned.
- [Should coaches give advice?](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/should-coaches-give-advice/): Of all the debates in coaching, this one runs deepest. Most qualified coaches understand the difference between coaching and mentoring. And yet the question keeps surfacing: should a coach ever offer a bit of gentle advice, or a well-timed suggestion? The coaching literature is genuinely divided, with credible voices on both sides.
- [Contracting in coaching when there is a sponsor](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/contracting-in-coaching-when-there-is-a-sponsor/): At the heart of coaching within organisations lies a dilemma: can coaching be used to directly improve the performance of a team member in the way the organisation wants?
- [What does a coachee experience in coaching?](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/what-does-a-coachee-experience-in-coaching/): As coaches, especially newer coaches, we spend a lot of time thinking about what we are doing. Are we structuring the session well? Are our questions good enough? Are we hearing the themes? The focus is very much on making sure we are doing a good enough job, for our coachees.
- [Do leaders have to have a coaching approach?](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/do-leaders-have-to-have-a-coaching-approach/): Can any leader learn a coaching approach?
- [What happens in the first coaching session with a new client](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/what-happens-in-the-first-coaching-session-with-a-new-client/): Often people say that a contracting conversation sounds and feels quite procedural. It sounds like it but it doesn't have to be it.
- [Why coaching plans are powerful for our coaching clients](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/why-coaching-plans-are-powerful-for-our-coaching-clients/): Like teaching and training, there are several different approaches possible in coaching. Some practices all coaches follow. Others are chosen only by some. The coaching plan is one of these. Put simply, the question is this: should coaches and clients come up with a list of topics and a plan to work from at the beginning of the coaching programme?
- [Starting a follow-up coaching session](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/starting-a-follow-up-coaching-session/): We are likely to be coaching individuals on a number of occasions. The most popular structure is the coaching package of four, six or more sessions with the coachee, at regular intervals.
- [Coaching: what questions to ask at each stage of the coaching session](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coaching-what-questions-to-ask-at-each-stage-of-the-coaching-session/): As we know by now, questions are a key part of a coach's toolkit. With questions, coach and coachee can work together to explore the topic and reach valuable outcomes. Without them, it is hard to give a session a specific direction.
- [How to coach underperforming team members](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/how-to-coach-underperforming-team-members/): One of the great debates in coaching is whether it is most useful to support high achievers or strugglers. The truth, of course, is that it is suitable for both. However, coaching underperforming employees needs to be handled with sensitivity and care. Let’s look at some of the issues, and the commonly asked questions.
- [Do coaches need to practise evidence-based coaching?](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/do-coaches-need-to-practise-evidence-based-coaching/): Teaching is an incredibly old profession, dating back beyond Jesus, Socrates, Moses, the Buddha. And yet, it’s only been in the last decade or so that there has been a really coordinated international effort to answer the question “what works in teaching” i.e., what is the evidence base for how to teach.
- [Top tips for internal coaches](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/top-tips-for-internal-coaches/): A coach is a coach, right? You may be employed in a coaching capacity, (often referred to as an internal coach). Or you may be an outsider, brought in as an external coach? Both internal and external coaches are equally valuable. Yet the internal coach faces challenges that the external coach doesn't have to give a moment's thought to. The fact that they stay within the organisation where they are coaching makes a huge difference.
- [Top tips for external coaches](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/top-tips-for-external-coaches/): There are many different types of coaches – for the sake of this blog, let's define them in two categories: the internal coach is employed by the organisation, and uses coaching as part of or all of their job. The external coach is not employed by the organisation, and is brought in from outside to provide coaching support, usually on a paid basis.
- [What coaching skills does every leader need?](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/what-coaching-skills-does-every-leader-need/): Is it possible to have a coaching session, debriefing the 360* feedback that our coachee received? It is, but it is full of pitfalls. Read on for ways to avoid these and make it a valuable experience for our coachee.
- [Coaching for high performing employees](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coaching-for-high-performing-employees/): The latest in our series of blogs for people thinking about receiving coaching. And also useful for fellow coaches to share with their potential clients.
This article explains why coaching isn’t solely for people who are struggling, and how many high performers also access coaching
- [Coaching as your default leadership style](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coaching-as-your-default-leadership-style/): There are many occasions when it is not appropriate for a leader to be coaching. But probably many more when it absolutely is. Increasingly leaders report that they like to use coaching approaches in their one-to-one conversations whenever possible. Here is how…..
- [Do great managers make great coaches?](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/great-managers-as-great-coaches/): People like to talk about coaching being a natural thing and that some people are more suited to it than others. This may be true but also coaching is very learnable. Managers who choose to learn coaching are likely to improve the quality of their own management. This is how…..
- [Developing your coaching business – avoid the gurus and the expensive courses](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/developing-your-coaching-business-avoid-the-gurus-and-the-expensive-courses/): Is it possible to have a coaching session, debriefing the 360* feedback that our coachee received? It is, but it is full of pitfalls. Read on for ways to avoid these and make it a valuable experience for our coachee.
- [A coaching approach to leadership](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/a-coaching-approach-to-leadership/): Is it possible to have a coaching session, debriefing the 360* feedback that our coachee received? It is, but it is full of pitfalls. Read on for ways to avoid these and make it a valuable experience for our coachee.
- [Be the organisation known for having a listening culture](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/be-the-organisation-known-for-having-a-listening-approach/): Is it possible to have a coaching session, debriefing the 360* feedback that our coachee received? It is, but it is full of pitfalls. Read on for ways to avoid these and make it a valuable experience for our coachee.
- [Barriers to a coaching culture at work: how to overcome them](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/barriers-coaching-culture-work-overcome/): Is it possible to have a coaching session, debriefing the 360* feedback that our coachee received? It is, but it is full of pitfalls. Read on for ways to avoid these and make it a valuable experience for our coachee.
- [360 feedback debrief – how to do it in coaching style](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/360-feedback-debrief-how-to-do-it-in-coaching-style/): Is it possible to have a coaching session, debriefing the 360* feedback that our coachee received? It is, but it is full of pitfalls. Read on for ways to avoid these and make it a valuable experience for our coachee.
- [Being prepared for your coaching sessions](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/being-prepared-for-your-coaching-sessions/): Preparing for coaching sessions involves centering yourself, understanding your tendencies, and establishing routines to ensure you're fully present. Take time to reflect on past sessions from memory before reviewing notes, and dedicate moments post-session for immediate reflections. These practices enhance focus and provide a clear, engaged experience for both coach and coachee.
- [Do coaches need to be experts in human behaviour?](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/do-coaches-need-to-be-experts-in-human-behaviour/): The debate rages about whether coaches need psychological training. Let’s widen that out and consider the whole world of human behaviour, and see how coaches can draw on their knowledge in order to be of service to their clients.
- [How to coach a high performer](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/how-to-coach-a-high-performer/): High performers in organisations often get a poor deal. Coaching often gets allocated to those who are struggling, or those who are new in their post. Coaching works equally well, if not better, for high performers. Read the ways that high performers can benefit from coaching and how coaches can support them well.
- [Head teachers engaging in coaching](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/head-teachers-engaging-in-coaching/): Head teachers have such an important role to play in their schools, and in society. And coaching can support their wellbeing and maximise their effectiveness. Only a small proportion of heads engage in coaching. Here are a few reasons why, and also some benefits for heads engaging in having a coach to work with.
- [The coaching sector – does it support coaches for their business development](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/the-coaching-sector-does-it-support-coaches-for-their-business-development/): Coaching isn’t just for times of struggle—it’s a powerful tool for growth, goal-setting, and exploring your aspirations. Whatever brings you to coaching, choosing meaningful topics to work on can make all the difference. Embrace the journey and see how coaching transforms your perspective!
- [Coaching in schools and growth mindset](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coaching-in-schools-and-growth-mindset/): Now that most schools have embedded growth mindset principles in their culture, it is a good time to combine them with coaching. Coaching and growth mindset go hand in hand as they both focus on growth, change and positive outcomes. This article explores how that can take place.
- [Why get a coach?](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/why-get-a-coach/): Coaching isn’t just for times of struggle—it’s a powerful tool for growth, goal-setting, and exploring your aspirations. Whatever brings you to coaching, choosing meaningful topics to work on can make all the difference. Embrace the journey and see how coaching transforms your perspective!
- [Coaching for everyone?](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coaching-for-everyone/): The best way to make an initiative fail – ignore the potential risks! When coaching is introduced to organisations, there are risks. Let’s not ignore them but let’s be informed. Knowing the potential risks gives us the best chance of avoiding them!
- [Coaching in the workplace – What’s the risk?](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coaching-in-the-workplace-whats-the-risk/): The best way to make an initiative fail – ignore the potential risks! When coaching is introduced to organisations, there are risks. Let’s not ignore them but let’s be informed. Knowing the potential risks gives us the best chance of avoiding them!
- [Why leaders need coaching skills](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/why-leaders-need-coaching-skills/): There is an increasing expectation that managers and leaders do their jobs well, to the benefit of the people they lead. Gone are the days of command and control (apparently!). In the workplace people have high expectations, with good reason. Yet the ILM reports that 90% of employees have had a poor manager. Coaching skills aren’t magic! But they help leaders support their team members well and empower them to do their best and be happy at work.
- [Coaching as part of initial teacher training](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coaching-as-part-of-initial-teacher-training/): Many teacher training organisations are starting to offer coaching to their trainee teachers. We welcome this approach, and in this article look at some of the benefits of teachers in training having access to good quality coaching.
- [How to start a coaching conversation?](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/how-to-start-a-coaching-conversation/): Our coachee looks to us to handle the timing and the structure of their coaching sessions. And if we don’t, they will do as they always do – either talk a lot or be very brief. They are right – it is down to us to set up coaching in a way that enables them to explore their topics well. That enables them to reflect and have insights. And that gets them focused from the very beginning.
- [Is your organisation “coaching ready”?](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/is-your-organisation-coaching-ready/): Before introducing a coaching programme in your organisation, it’s a good idea to review the culture. If an organisation is open, people are prepared to be vulnerable and to admit their weaknesses, then coaching normally works well. Let’s see some examples of what works well, and less well to help an organisation become coaching ready
- [Risks of coaching in organisations](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/risks-of-coaching-in-organisations/): The best way to make an initiative fail – ignore the potential risks! When coaching is introduced to organisations, there are risks. Let’s not ignore them but let’s be informed. Knowing the potential risks gives us the best chance of avoiding them!
- [Coach or mentor? Ask or advise?](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/to-coach-or-to-mentor/): The #1 hot topic for many coaches is “should I give advice, or hold back?” Although we haven’t seen full blown fist fights – after all we are coaches – we have seen plenty of heated discussions about it. We have a strong view at LYC – advice is off the table save for emergencies.
- [Benefits of school leaders adopting a coaching approach](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/benefits-of-school-leaders-adopting-a-coaching-approach/): There are increasing opportunities for school leaders to learn how to become coaches and to adopt A coaching approach. We celebrate this, and look at some of the benefits of the school leader coach.
- [Use coaching for the feedback loop ](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/use-coaching-for-the-feedback-loop/): Managers who choose a coaching style instead of a directive one are likely to get better results with their team members, and avoid the risk of their disengagement. Here’s how:
- [The risks of being too directive as a leader](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/the-risks-of-being-too-directive-as-a-leader/): Managers who choose a coaching style instead of a directive one are likely to get better results with their team members, and avoid the risk of their disengagement. Here’s how:

## Pages
- [Love your Coaching Podcast](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/love-your-coaching-podcast/): A space for coaches and aspiring coaches who want to grow, learn, and feel inspired in their coaching journey
- [ILM level 7 certificate for coaching supervisors](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coach-training-and-qualifications/ilm-level-7-certificate-in-coaching-supervision/): The next step for skilled, confident and qualified coaches – learn to be a coaching supervisor. Develop yourself further with your coaching, and be able to support fellow coaches.
- [Home](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/home/): LOVE YOUR COACHING ILM coaching qualifications, coach mentoring and supervision, support for your coaching business VIEW LOVE YOUR COACHING Love Your Coaching In Education An opportunity to impact positively in your school VIEW LOVE YOUR COACHING In Education
- [About Us – LYCIE](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/lycie/about-us-lycie/): LYCIE evolved from LYC – a coaching qualification centre that operates in all sectors. At LYCIE we are all education professionals, and we all have at least two coaching qualifications. And we are all keen to continue our mission to have a positive impact in schools, colleges and universities.
- [Support for parents – a coaching approach to parenting](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/lycie/parenting/): Parenting of children whilst they are of school age has many wonderful opportunities, and many challenges. As parents, we want the best for our children. Sometimes they take our advice and guidance. And often, they don’t!
- [Support to create a coaching culture in your school](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/lycie/support-to-create-a-coaching-culture-in-your-school/): Coaching is very effective on an individual level. It is even more effective if coaching takes place regularly, throughout the whole school/college/university.
- [Team coaching for your school’s leadership team](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/lycie/team-coaching-for-your-schools-leadership-team/): Team coaching can take a number of forms, including:
- [Experienced and high-profile heads – Advance your headship with coaching support](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/lycie/experienced-and-high-profile-heads-advance-your-headship-with-coaching-support/): If you have recently been appointed to a headship post, whether it is your first or subsequent headship.
- [Coaching – advance your headship or leadership](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/lycie/coaching-advance-your-headship-or-leadership/): This coaching support is for head teachers and senior leaders, whether they are new in post or more experienced heads/leaders.
- [Coaching – new to headship](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/lycie/coaching-new-to-headship/): If you are new to headship, then this is an ideal, if not essential time, to engage in coaching.
- [Make time for coaching](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/lycie/make-time-for-coaching/): Our other programmes are designed to increase your capacity by teaching people to coach and to use coaching in a variety of ways.
- [Short coach training programmes ](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/lycie/short-coach-training-programmes/): There are many different ways that school staff can use coaching. We offer courses to help coaching be used – in the classroom, in pastoral work and in leadership activities.
- [ILM coaching qualifications](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/lycie/ilm-coaching-qualifications/): The Institute of Leadership and Management is the largest body in the UK offering workplace qualifications to professionals. Their focus and specialism in coaching and leadership makes them ideal for education professionals.
- [Coach training for educators](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/lycie/coach-training-for-educators/): Coaching is a learnable skill, like teaching. In all of our coach training programmes, you will learn how to:
- [LYCIE Home](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/lycie/): Is your school or college helping to nurture the potential of students, staff and leaders?
- [Grow your coaching business](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/grow-your-coaching-business/): Of the thousands of people who train and qualify as coaches, only a small proportion go on to turn their skills into a sustainable form of income. Others struggle or give up and return to their day jobs.
- [Contact Us](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/contact-us/): Please complete the form to register your interest. One of the team will be in touch with you to discuss the course, make sure it is the right one for you, and answer all your questions.
- [Course Dates](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/course-dates/): We have taken a decision to only offer our open programmes as a webinar version. Having delivered both online and classroom programmes over the years, we see significant benefits from running webinar programmes. These include: 
- [Blog](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/blog/): The best way to make an initiative fail – ignore the potential risks! When coaching is introduced to organisations, there are risks. Let’s not ignore them but let’s be informed. Knowing the potential risks gives us the best chance of avoiding them!
- [Our Team](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/our-team/): All of our team have had their initial training with Love Your Coaching and have at least two coaching qualifications. And many of them have more than one role – including executive coach, tutor on coach training programmes, coaching supervisor. See their individual profiles for more details.
- [About Us](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/about-us/): Love Your Coaching is led by Charlie Warshawski, a coach and coach trainer who has worked in this field since 2001. With Charlie are an outstanding group of fellow coaches, who are all experienced as both coaches and trainers.
- [ILM level 7 certificate in coaching and mentoring for executives](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coach-training-and-qualifications/ilm-level-7-certificate/): Thousands of people in the UK work as coaches, but only a proportion of them have a coaching qualification.
- [ILM level 3 certificate in workplace coaching](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coach-training-and-qualifications/ilm-level-3-certificate/): There are many roles in the workplace where a coaching approach can be useful. Line managers, team leaders, project managers, and people who collaborate with colleagues – in short, anyone who works with other people.
- [ILM Level 5 Certificate in effective coaching and mentoring](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coach-training-and-qualifications/ilm-level-5-certificate/): There is a great expectation that, employed or self-employed, people use a coaching approach to how they work. That is easier said than done. Often people report that the only coaching training they have received is the “off you go, just practice your coaching” approach.
- [Coach Mentoring for ICF Accreditation](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coach-mentoring-for-icf-accreditation/): The ICF is the go-to body for coaches to earn an internationally recognised coaching accreditation. Any coach who meets the criteria below can apply for accreditation, and be assessed for their coaching at the highest level.
- [Coach Supervision and Coach Mentoring](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coach-supervision-and-coach-mentoring/): Coaches often ask “what’s next” to continue their development, after earning their first coaching qualification. Often keen to learn more, we can find all sorts of short courses, books to read, and ways to continue developing.
- [Coach Training and Qualifications](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coach-training-and-qualifications/): It’s a minefield, trying to work out which coaching qualification to do. So many providers, so many qualifications, and it all is a bit salesy!
- [LYC Home](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/): You may be a senior leader in an organisation, a school leader, a freelance coach, an HR specialist. Or you may be a returning to work parent or a career changer. For you, and for many others, now is the time for coaching to become part of your professional life.

## Episode
- [Episode 12: End of series summary episode](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/podcast/episode-12-end-of-series-summary-episode/): In this end of series episode, Charlie spends some time recapping the whole series. He shares thoughts and ideas about the wonderful guests who have participated, and the important and helpful learnings that have emerged from them. Useful Links From This Episode:
- [Episode 11: Why I love coaching](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/podcast/episode-11-why-i-love-coaching/): In this solo episode, Charlie reflects on his own personal coaching journey, from a new coach in 2007, up until today. He explores those early days, the challenges he had, and the changes he's gone through over the years. Main Topics Discussed in the Episode:
- [Episode 10: Clients who love coaching – with Emma Bradshaw and Rachel Gregg](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/podcast/episode-10-clients-who-love-coaching-with-emma-bradshaw-and-rachel-gregg/): In this episode, Charlie meets Emma and Rachel, two school leaders who have experienced the benefit of coaching. They work in a school in Berkshire and have been involved in a coaching programme for some time, so have some insightful comments and opinions. Main topics discussed in this episode:
- [Episode 9: Why I love coaching – with Kerri O’Neill](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/podcast/episode-9-why-i-love-coaching-with-kerri-oneill/): In this episode, Charlie meets Kerri O'Neill, Chief People and Transformation Officer at Ipsos Mori and of course, ILM L7 qualified coach, who champions and supports coaching throughout the organisation. Together, they explore coaching in the context of HR in large organisations, sharing reflections, stories, and practical insights about coaching and personal growth. Main Topics Discussed in the Episode:
- [Episode 8: Why coaches love coaching](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/podcast/episode-8-why-coaches-love-coaching/): In this solo episode, Charlie draws on his experience of seeing over a thousand people train to be coaches, and talks about why people are drawn to learning this skill In this episode, talks about how people gradually go from being interested in coaching, to becoming passionate about it
- [Episode 7: Why I love coaching – With John Towers](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/podcast/episode-7-why-i-love-coaching-with-john-towers/): In this episode, Charlie meets John Towers, head at Barrowhills Primary School in Surrey, and twice qualified coach. John has been an advocate for coaching in schools for many years and has managed many coaching related initiatives.
- [Episode 6: Why I have loved a coaching career – with Hilary Oliver](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/podcast/episode-6-why-i-have-loved-a-coaching-career-with-hilary-oliver/): In this episode, Charlie talks with Hilary Oliver, MCC coach, ICF coach mentor and 2017 ICF Global Chair. Hilary's contribution to the world of coaching goes back for 20 years and she came to talk to us about her extensive experience. Together, they explore Hilary's background and career, the changes she has seen in her 20 years as a coach and much more. Main Topics Discussed in the Episode:
- [Episode 5: Why I love my coaching career – with Ros Toynbee](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/podcast/episode-5-why-i-love-my-coaching-career-with-ros-toynbee/): In this episode, Charlie meets Ros Toynbee, MCC coach and learning and development manager at Ofcom, where she leads on and supports a business wide coaching support programme for this 1400 people strong organisation. Together, they explore Ros's background and career, the changes she has seen in her 20 years as a coach and much more. Main Topics Discussed in the Episode:
- [Episode 4: Why organisations love coaching](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/podcast/episode-4-why-organisations-love-coaching/): In this solo episode, Charlie reflects on what it is about coaching that organisations appreciate, drawing from his experience as a coach, trainer, and supervisor. He explores why organisations choose coaching over other similar interventions, offering insights and reflections to help coaches strengthen their confidence, grow their practice, and stay connected to their values.
- [Episode 3: Why clients love coaching](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/podcast/episode-3-why-clients-love-coaching/): In this solo episode, Charlie reflects on why it is that people are drawn to being coached, drawing from his experience as a coach, trainer, and supervisor. He explores He offers real-world insights and reflections to help coaches strengthen their confidence, grow their practice, and stay connected to their values.
- [Episode 2: Coaching history snapshot](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/podcast/episode-2-coaching-history-snapshot/): In this solo episode, Charlie reflects on the origins and development of the coaching industry. He explores how coaching first started, how it has developed, and the shape of the coaching sector in 2025. The reflections he has help to understand this great practice that coaches are engaged in Main Topics Discussed in the Episode:
- [Episode 1: Welcome to the Love Your Coaching podcast](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/podcast/episode-1-welcome-to-the-love-your-coaching-podcast/): In this introductory episode, Charlie welcomes coaches to the podcast channel, shares some thoughts about the channel and what it will be used for. There's a bit of an explainer about each series, the types of topics that will be discussed, and how best to use the podcast. As ever, Charlie's care and enthusiasm for coaching comes through, throughout this intro recording.
- [Trailer Series 1](https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/podcast/trailer-series-1/): Welcome to the Love Your Coaching Podcast — a space for thoughtful conversations about coaching, professionalism, learning, and what keeps us connected to this work over time.

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