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Secrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast126. Empower With Everyday Curious ConversationsSend us a textIn the final part of our future-proofing series, we focus on the very human ability to be curious. Curiosity is the enabler that brings about caring, collaborative or creative outcomes - just finding out more information with a simple question could unlock a whole new conversation. Thinking machines such as ChatGPT may find it easy to define, but how do we demonstrate curiosity in the moment when it could so easily be perceived as a negative e.g. suspicious, pessimistic or anxious. We share practical strategies to bring positive curiosity in our everyday...2023-02-2426 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast99. Summer School: O is for OptimismSend us a textWelcome to part 3 of our Summer School : all about maximising your potential by practising an optimistic outlook. We discuss the realities and practicalities of keeping optimistic in todays modern worklife. Keeping a positive, hopeful optimistic mindset can be a challenge when there's a constant stream of negative news to read or problems to solve. We share simple tools to reframe and reset our thinking habits on to a more optimistic track - in an authentic way rather than pretence. Because when we feel brighter we are able to think more strategically an...2022-08-1227 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast98. Summer School: R is for RelationshipsSend us a textWelcome to part 2 of our Summer School : all about maximising your potential with effective relationships. We share the challenges and opportunities of building relationships in the pandemic era - from creating trust and rapport in a hybrid world, to smoothing conflicts and misunderstandings when pressure is high. We talk through practical exercise to get the momentum for great relationships going - no matter your starting point. These 20-minute speed overviews share simple everyday actions that you can put into practice right now - or inspire your next team meeting. Ide...2022-08-0521 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast97. Summer School: G is for Growth MindsetSend us a textWelcome to part 1 of our Summer School : all about maximising your potential with a Growth Mindset . We explain what it is, the link between success in the decade ahead and how to set your inner purpose and values. We talk through practical exercise to get the momentum for personal growth going - no matter your starting point. These 20-minute speed overviews share simple everyday actions that you can put into practice right now - or inspire your next team meeting. Ideal way to tune in as you tan to feel really set...2022-07-2620 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast96. Confident Decision-MakingSend us a textAdults apparently make 30,000 decisions every day (227 around what to eat) but it’s sometimes the big ones that can hold us back or propel us forward. Being decisive, handling dilemmas, getting on top of choices rather than get overwhelmed or start procrastinating- there is a clear link between wellness and decision-making. We are thrilled to be joined by MD Liz Hegarty who shares her real life tips for effective decision-making. Making decisions feels good but if we don’t feel good it’s tricky to make them. It’s about empowerment- and even cho...2022-07-2239 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast95. Positive Impact and Influence - Relationships and ReputationSend us a textDoes the room light up when you enter, or leave? If impact is the effect we have on people in that moment (I believed them or not) then influence is the onward result as an effect (I will meet them again or not). As many are ramping up their levels of in-person interactions this is the third in our focus on 'evergreen skills' - essential now and for the foreseeable. We share tips for making your message land with impact (one word: poise) and communicating in a way that develops rapport, builds your r...2022-07-1525 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast94. Everyday Coaching SkillsSend us a textBringing an everyday coaching approach to interactions is fast-becoming one of the hottest trend skills. Nearly every management job description will include coaching as a desired skills, the organisations who encourage coaching will see better retention and performance. Coaching is the language of change and action - it is a mindset of listening with a full heart and open mind to create the space for another to maximise their true potential. We define what coaching is and isnt, how anyone can do it and also what to look out...2022-07-0833 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast93. Hybrid Presentation SkillsSend us a textAs well as the new opportunities and challenges created from global disruption and change, so too comes a fresh set of expectations and new moments of truth. In this first in our 4-part focus on ‘evergreen skills’ we share top tips for presenting with confidence - whether in room, on screen or connecting with a mixed group all over the world. As events, meetings and conferences open up once more, many are finding their feet again as they present new ideas, engage a tired or cynical audience, or connect with a dive...2022-07-0134 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast92. Declutter To Get Ahead – Real Life TipsSend us a textFeeling squished? As many are experiencing a ramping up of pace, expectation, social engagements and supporting/caring for others, this can impact our sense of control, capability and overall confidence. Worrying about not being able to handle the influx of tasks - like balancing a busy social calendar alongside big important work projects - can result in us feeling squished in the middle. Channelling our foxy spirit of trying new things out, in this episode we hear from 4 real life listeners about what really works for them to manage their time and organise a...2022-06-2430 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast91. From Overwhelm to OwnershipSend us a textJust one task or setback can create a slip into feeling overwhelmed by the volume of incoming work. We are at a pivotal time in how we work, with many roles now increasing in pressure. Either a deluge in data, an avalanche of emotions, or even just keeping track of the increasing ways messages and tasks can interrupt and add to the best laid plans. Many are currently tasked with big futuristic workloads but are burdened with old historic ways of working. Remits have increased, operations have scaled and the level of admin suppo...2022-06-1730 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast90. Manage Expectations to Prevent a Blame CultureSend us a textThey say people leave the workplace culture , not the job itself. Creating an environment where there is accountability but not blame is easier said than done during times of uncertainty, disruption and ambiguity. A Blame Culture is where people pass the responsibility to others for general mistakes, or lack taking accountability for their part in an outcome. Passing the buck, blaming other teams, gossiping about another part of the organisation, shirking responsibility - these behaviours create toxic relationships and destroy trust and willingness to put the extra effort in. With many in...2022-06-1025 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast89. Finding the Time to Be ProactiveSend us a textThe simplest way to define proactive is doing the same things you do to be reactive - just ahead of the time it is needed. Taking a moment to Prepare, Leverage, Act and think Next is a good way to start feeling ahead of the game. An eternal quality, but now more than ever being able to keep proactive is essential if you are feeling bogged down by lots of tasks. We experiment using the Pomodoro Method as a way to stay focused and manage time within our conversation- so you can hear...2022-06-0430 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast88. Keeping Energised Through ChallengesSend us a textIn this final part of our 4-part focus on resilience we share thoughts and ideas to maintain our energy levels as the waves of change and disruption continue. As the world changes, being our own CEO (Chief Energy Officer) enables us to keep flexible and adaptable. Finding the lighter side of things, prioritising fun and play back into the working day, and making a commitment to practice self-care can make the biggest difference to how we keep safe and secure during challenge. We share examples and ideas from different workplaces to inspire us to...2022-05-2726 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast87. Team Resilience - Stronger TogetherSend us a textTo be an effective team that can keep focused during the ups and downs is to be a resilient one. Looking out for each other, supporting each other and challenging and motivating members to be their personal best is not just the job of the leader - although leaders will have the biggest influence over the tone and culture of a team. Resilience is the capacity to adapt in the face of adversity or challenge and is a team effort. Nature gives us many examples of the benefits of being part of a...2022-05-2025 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast86. Building Your Personal ResilienceSend us a textResilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, challenges or setbacks. Always useful, these days essential. In the 20th century the worlds body of knowledge used to double every 25 years. Now, it doubles every 11 hoursm (IBM). Within a week, what you thought was 'fact' could change overnight; the course you studied may become out of date within months. Feelings of overwhelm from trying to keep up with the pace of change are common - the resilience to succeed and to be able to look after ourselves and others may no...2022-05-0633 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast85. Inspiring Confidence In The Next Gen WorkforceSend us a textThe pandemic has disrupted education and career pathways for a generation of teens - who are now entering the workplace looking to make their mark and build their lives. 20% more than usual have decided to delay their entry to work by seeking further education* such is the uncertainty around options . Its not easy being a young person starting out on a career path; more than ever they need positive adult role models at work. People can only be what they see and remote working has impacted the natural level of behaviour influence and skill...2022-04-2932 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast84. Unlocking the Secrets to ConfidenceSend us a textIf everyone can purchase the same tech, products and services then it really is ourselves that make the ultimate success story. "You are the secret to your success" is the end quote from our guest Shona Rowan's new book The Psychology of Successful Women: The Ultimate Guide. She shares her recommendations from her research and her background of competing in global ballroom dancing competitions in Australia. It makes for fascinating insights into unlocking the secrets of confidence, success and high performance - no matter who we are or where we have come from. 2022-04-2035 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast83. Overcoming Barriers to ConfidenceSend us a textWhen external life is unpredictable it can impact our inner sense of confidence and create wobbly feelings than in more stable times. We share practical tips for overcoming nerves and other barriers to confidence including the ‘cameras out’ technique and various planning and prep tools that transform our confidence levels in a moment that counts. Whether it’s taking to the stage, asking a question, speaking up in a meeting or just having the confidence to say yes or no- every human gets nervous so you are not alone, it’s about mindset and prep...2022-04-1533 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast82. Confidence to CollaborateSend us a textCollaboration is the action of working with others to produce something or to explore solutions and possibilities. In these changeable times where many industries are facing new and different challenges, collaboration is one of those premium skills that is not only useful now but will be vital for thriving in the years ahead. We share ideas for boosting our confidence levels to collaborate (why wouldn't you?) and looking for opportunities to collaborate in order to speed up, generate ideas or achieve smarter ways of working. Creating a culture of collaboration is essential for...2022-04-0828 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast81. Boosting Self ConfidenceSend us a textStarting with a moment to enjoy the sounds of springtime birdsong, this is a great time to refresh our energy and confidence. Confidence is that inner sense of knowing that you are enough, having a sense of certainty that no matter what gets thrown at you, you are able to handle yourself and deal with it in the best way possible. From owning your space in interviews and presentations, to a solid sense of self during challenge, we share our SPRING formula tips for lifting or maintaining confidence levels. 5 practical steps to tap...2022-03-2926 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast80. Creating Honest & Innovative MeetingsSend us a textAs the saying goes, if we always do what we've always done, we'll always get what we've always got. Now is not the time for stale, closed or timid ways of working! Teams who take the time to create an honest environment will reap the benefits through having more innovative, proactive and focused meetings. Better quality meetings and interactions enables every member of the team to be more equipped to maximise opportunity and potential during times of disruption. We share tips for creating honest meetings by setting a working environment beforehand - just 5 m...2022-03-2528 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast79. Handling the Impact of OthersSend us a textNever underestimate the impact we have on each other - and in turn how our confidence can be boosted (or dented) by how others interact with us. With lots of change brings lots of opportunity so now is the time to feel empowered, comfortable and confident as we meet and greet more people. We are joined by the fabulous Enfys Maloney; as a sales trainer she offers sophisticated sales training designed to help show-stopping businesses make more sales, comfortably. Enfys helps female founders and entrepreneurs galvanize their earnings and bring consistent, reliable revenue i...2022-03-1833 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast78. Maximising Team Identity and BrandSend us a textMany are finding their work is like a rollercoaster ride at the moment with the ups and downs creating highs and lows that can over time impact wellness and resilience levels. A benefit of a stable team is that it stabilises nerves, reassures those who are wondering whether to stay or go, and maximises opportunities for collaboration and innovation. If members of a team are unable to answer ‘why do we exist as a team?’ then the tougher days will be made tougher with lack of vision, purpose and sense of direction. We share...2022-03-1128 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast77. Maximising Your Personal Impact as a Safe LeaderSend us a textOur focus this month is on Making Impact : how to make the difference, get your voice heard and create the positive influence required for action. We are honoured to be joined by Steve Lakin (Head of Fire at Balfour Beatty plc but in this episode he is speaking from his personal perspective) who shares his advice on how to maximise impact when you need people to engage, connect and action your message. Steve has devoted his career to transforming fire safety and ensuring that the right people sit up and listen and are m...2022-03-0433 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast76. Embracing Diversity of OpinionSend us a textWith lots of new decisions and projects, how do we ensure that everyone gets included around the table and in the conversation to be able to maximise our potential. Diversity drives innovation. We are delighted to be joined by the award-winning Nzinga Orgill MBA, CEO & Founder at RaCExpert Ltd. A transformational change leader committed to equality and equity for all, she shares her practical advice for opening the safe, brave space that is required to be able to solve the problems and challenges in this big hot topic of encouraging diversity and inclusion. Rig...2022-02-2535 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast75. Repairing Tricky Work RelationshipsSend us a textIn this our Jubilee episode we turn our focus on to the prized skill of handling tricky conversations or difficult dynamics that can emerge in our working relationships. Of the past 3,400 years, humans have been entirely at peace for 268 of them – just 8% of recorded history. The concept of conflict means different things to different people and is an everyday part of our lives rather than an individual failing. Often it is fear of conflict that can hinder our ability to handle tricky or sensitive topics -which can make matters worse as situations can fest...2022-02-1833 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast74. Creating Team Harmony For ResultsSend us a textThis second episode in our focus on healthy work relationships focuses on harmonious teams. Rather than a nice to have, it is a need to have - when we work in harmony we shift our attention on sorting out the results rather than each other. With record numbers of people leaving and starting roles there are a lot of new beginnings and firsts happening within teams. We share tips for welcoming new team members in without destabilising existing ones. Asking someone the question 'this is happening, what are your thoughts on how we ma...2022-02-1130 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast73. Healthy Professional RelationshipsSend us a textIn this, the first in our 'Healthy Working Relationships' series this month, we focus on how to create, maintain and sustain good effective relationships with the people we work with. When there is trust, respect and understanding then even the most challenging or stressful work situations can be dealt with. When we are surrounded by healthy relationships in work can also create great memories we can recall to boost our confidence later. But when there is a nastiness, an unease or an edge to comments or banter - then even the ea...2022-02-0433 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast72. Restoring Lost ConfidenceSend us a textPart of growing up and become a mature adult is the moment where we recognise the need to understand who we really are and who we really want to be. No one can tell us what is the ideal next step for us and part of growing up is realising that we each have to figure out what motivates us and how we can progress our life in the way we want. We may not have had the ideal circumstances but it is our reaction to those that creates the end ou...2022-01-2827 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast71. Keeping Motivated Through SetbacksSend us a textDuring challenging times it can be comforting to remember that a drop in motivation is not a personal failing unique to you: every single human experiences setback in their life. Knowing how to get ourselves out of a hole and shift towards a more motivated mindset is the bedrock of resilience and wellness. Keeping motivated on the bright, easy and flowing days is easy; its being able to bolster ourselves on the dark, difficult and stuck days that is an essential skill for this disruptive decade. It requires huge amounts of self-awareness and se...2022-01-2127 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast70. Igniting Team MotivationSend us a textThe stronger the team, the stronger the performance sustained over time. Those teams who know like and trust each other, who have each others backs are more resilient in handling the ups and downs associated with disruption and change. In this episode we share hints and tips for motivating teams - because as we all know, team work makes the dream work. But even more vitally, teamwork soothes the nightmares associated with setback and disruption.Focusing on team building now, enables great performance later down the line. If being in your team...2022-01-1427 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast69. Self-Motivation - Shift Your ViewSend us a textOur focus this month is all about motivation - and in this episode we discuss tips for self-motivation. Did you know that 80% of those who set New Years Resolutions have given them up within 3 weeks? Rather than setting goals that focus on depriving ourselves, it is much more motivating to set goals which focus on joy and feeling good - that nudge you closer to being the real genuine you. Being able to motivate ourselves on the easy as well as the tough days is even more of a premium skill for professional s...2022-01-0729 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast68. The Gift of Real BelongingSend us a textFeeling like we belong is a core human need. When we feel connected and part of a community it creates a sense of belonging which transforms energy, morale and spirit to make things happen. Those teams who feel like they are part of something bigger than their individual selves has greater resilience to handle the blips and create the wins. When someone knows their presence will be missed, there is more motivation and reason to show up and contribute. If someone feels forgotten, ignored or that they don't belong, then there is less...2021-12-2425 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast67. The Gift of Hard-Won WisdomSend us a textFor many, the past year has been full of challenge and stretch and situations that may have pushed you way out of your comfort zone. This may not have been the easiest time of your life, but it could be the most useful in terms of developing your skills and knowledge. No one was trained for the pandemic and therefore even those who proclaim to be 'expert' are learning as they go. Reframing the mistakes, missteps and retakes as opportunities to reflect and learn empowers us to see how it is the lows t...2021-12-1723 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast66. The Gift of Attentive ListeningSend us a textLike many of the true gifts of life, listening is a simple and free action and yet it is not always easy for those with busy lives. Hence the value of feeling wholly listened to can be priceless. In this episode we discuss the power of attentive listening, what this means for enabling success in ourselves and others, and practical tips for quality questions that unlock un-defensive responses. Whether on a sales floor or behind a surgery door, whether side by side or via a screen, listening establishes bonds. The moments w...2021-12-1025 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast65. The Gift of Genuine HappinessSend us a textThis is the first in our four-part seasonal special looking at the true gifts in life - the things in life that cost nothing but are priceless in value. In this episode we focus on the gift of Happiness and are thrilled to be joined by the brilliant Karan Douglas . Karan is a leadership and business coach who has studied the different types of human happiness and the link to wellbeing. It can be fleeting moments of bliss (the sugar), or the sense of purpose when we have a something positive to work t...2021-12-0328 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast64. Minimising Workload PressureSend us a textOverworked, overloaded, overwhelmed....many are feeling the effects of ongoing work pressures due to changes and challenges triggered by the pandemic. We share tips for renegotiating boundaries, relieving stress and regaining the sense of being ahead rather than always behind. If 2020 was the year of change, for many people 2021 has been the year of challenge. So now is the time to get some headspace to set up well for 2022 - next year is the year to flourish and grow as a result of all the effort and resilience. For its the pressure that c...2021-11-2629 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast63. More Boundaries Less StressSend us a text Keeping clear boundaries is the first step to self-care - being able to say yes or no to the things that are right for you. For many, hybrid working can cause worries around who, what, and where we are working which add more pressure that tips us into feeling stressed out. In this episode we are joined by mental health and wellness expert Lindsey Thompson-Wright who shares her tips and insights on the fundamental role that boundaries play in reducing stress and boosting morale. She shares her advice on how teams can reduce str...2021-11-1930 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast62. Less Online StressSend us a textIf being bombarded with urgent messages and emails whilst on a Teams call has become your daily reality, now could be the time to set some new 'techiquette' - rules and principles for how you want to use tech. Whether in an office or at home- simple decisions to protect your ability to concentrate and be present could be game-changers to your stress levels. With hybrid working here to stay for many, the Mental Foundation reports that 74% of (UK) adults have felt so stressed in the past year it has made them feel ov...2021-11-1227 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast61. Handling Stress for Hybrid WorkersSend us a textAs many organisations consider making hybrid working patterns a permanent feature, being able to handle the home/away blend will be key. If the goal is to have the best of both worlds - then any advantages will be neutralised if we are unable to handle the rigours of hybrid working. In this episode we discuss tips to help manage the unique stressors that come from working hybrid, including the excellent 'when, then' as a way to set yourself up for the months ahead. p.s normal sound quality will resume n...2021-11-0523 minSecrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast60. Summon Up AssertivenessSend us a textIn our 60th episode, we discuss a skill more priceless than diamonds in terms of work enjoyment and success: assertiveness. To have the confidence to assert ourselves in both physical and virtual spaces with equal ease is a personal future-fit skill and key to creating a dynamic, successful and inclusive workplace. Being assertive is when we clearly explain or ask for what we want, in a straightforward manner and without drama or moodiness. It is about stating our position clearly without directly or indirectly demeaning the other person. Working in such new a...2021-10-2926 min