Shows
The AC PodcastLeading from Within: The Case for Formal Leader Coaching In the final episode of our ‘Coaching as a Leader’ podcast series, Jen Kidby is joined by Linda Beatty, Senior Manager of Culture and Engagement in Bank of Ireland, to explore the growing role of leader coaches in formal coaching programs within organizations. They delve into how structured coaching engagements—distinct from day-to-day mentoring or informal support—can elevate leadership development across an organization. Linda shares her personal journey, while highlighting the practical considerations leader coaches must navigate - from contracting and the challenges of confidentiality to the importance of support systems and supervision. You'll discover...
2025-06-0939 min
The AC PodcastWords make Worlds: How Language Can Transform Leadership In this episode, Jen Kidby is joined by leadership development coach Tony Worgan to explore how the language leaders use shapes the culture, dynamics, and performance of their teams. Tony shares insights from his coaching practice, highlighting the power of being intentional with words and the impact of “discounting” language—subtle phrases that can unintentionally diminish a person’s contributions or confidence. He encourages leaders to shift from reactive or rescuing behaviours toward more open, curious coaching conversations. By staying present rather than striving for perfection, leaders can create psychologically safe environments where people feel heard, valued, and empowered. ...
2025-06-0248 min
The AC PodcastLeader Coaches: Letting Go of Expertise In this episode, host Jen Kidby is joined by coaches and co-authors Katy McGregor and Ross Hunter to explore the benefits and challenges of letting go of expertise as a leader coach, highlighting how identity, values, and experience shape leadership styles. They unpack the tension leaders have between offering expert advice or stepping back to empower others, and discuss the importance of self-awareness, creating a collaborative environment, as well as the need for leaders to ask insightful questions rather than provide answers. Katy and Ross share personal stories and tools to help leaders foster cultures of learning a...
2025-05-2651 min
The AC PodcastCoaching as a Leader: A New Vision for Leading with Impact In the premiere episode of our Coaching as a Leader podcast series, host Simone Sweeney talks to coach, supervisor and author Jen Kidby, and AC Head of Corporate Membership and Accreditation, Victoria Leath, to discuss the important topic of leader as coach and the launch of the AC’s new book: Coaching as a Leader. Together, they share the inspiration behind the book and explore why coaching skills are now essential for leaders navigating today’s complex, people-centred workplaces. Designed to set the stage for the series, this conversation offers a compelling introduction to the evolving role of leadership in d...
2025-05-1951 min
The Secret ResumeEpisode 19 - Melody Moore & Jen Kidby - ’Not All Who Wander Are Lost’A reversal of roles this week, as my good friend Jen Kidby interviews me!
To coincide with the publication of my new book 'The Inclusive Team: How to Build and Develop Inclusive High Performing Teams' I thought it would be fun to have the tables turned and to share a little more about my secret resume.
Jen is a brilliant coach and facilitator, and we haven't let the fact she now lives in Canada get in the way of our 20 year long friendship. She was my first choice to take on the interviewer role, and I...
2024-01-181h 13The Secret ResumeEpisode 19 - Melody Moore & Jen Kidby - ’Not All Who Wander Are Lost’A reversal of roles this week, as my good friend Jen Kidby interviews me!
To coincide with the publication of my new book 'The Inclusive Team: How to Build and Develop Inclusive High Performing Teams' I thought it would be fun to have the tables turned and to share a little more about my secret resume.
Jen is a brilliant coach and facilitator, and we haven't let the fact she now lives in Canada get in the way of our 20 year long friendship. She was my first choice to take on the interviewer role, and I...
2024-01-181h 13
Bonus EpisodesBonus episode from the Association for Coaching podcast channelIn this bonus series on Leadership and Learning we highlight other podcasts that feature inspiring guests. This week’s episode is from the Coaching in the Workplace series which is part of the Association for Coaching Podcast Channel. Sue Stockdale talks to Jen Kidby, Director of Talent and Leadership Development at Grant Thornton Canada, about the...
2021-12-1500 min
Access to InspirationBonus Episode from the Association for Coaching Podcast ChannelIn this bonus series on Leadership and Learning we share episodes from other podcast series we recommend. They feature inspirational people that our host, Sue Stockdale has interviewed. This guest episode is from the Coaching in the Workplace series which is part of the Association for Coaching Podcast Channel. Host, Sue Stockdale talks to Jen Kidby, Director of Talent and Leadership Development at Grant Thornton Canada, about the work being done to create a coaching culture within the business. Jen explains how employees adapted and maintained resilience during the pandemic, and how senior leaders used podcasting to talk...
2021-12-1521 min
The AC PodcastMoving Forward with Resilience, a podcast with Jen KidbyJen Kidby, Director of Talent and Leadership Development at Grant Thornton Canada, talks to Sue Stockdale on how she has implemented a coaching culture coaching within Grant Thornton Canada. She explains the effect of COVID-19 restraints and how coaching has benefited remote working and team resilience.
2020-12-1420 min
The AC PodcastBuilding Grant Thornton’s Coaching CultureMore than 750 coachees have benefitted from Grant Thornton’s coaching programme. Through their coaching programme, Grant Thornton, have developed their ability to attract great talent, as well as more clients, by using culture as a competitive differentiator and instigating a learning and development transformation across the firm. In this podcast interview, director of talent and leadership development, Jen Kidby, speaks to host, Sue Stockdale, about the importance of coaching in their company culture and how clients, colleagues and their communities’ benefit. Jen also shares some timely insights as to how her colleague are mana...
2020-06-1819 min