Here I explore authentic connections and how they are one of the most underrated assets in modern leadership. They are not a “nice to have”— they provide a strategic advantage backed by science.

The cost to employers of Mental Health Sickness in the UK is £53 – £56 billion per annum according to the Deloitte Survey 2021.

Humans thrive on fundamentals. These include regular, sufficient sleep, a realistic optimism lashed with critical thinking, eating a nutritional diet and hydrating, moving constantly and connecting in meaningful relationships with other humans.

Several years ago, I set up Conversations for Coaches about Mental Health. I was frustrated that we didn’t always have places to go to explore difficult topics that wasn’t supervision. The first series was fun with so many people coming back for more.

With an new itch to scratch and a conversation to cause I started series 2 to talk about duty of care and our responsibility as Coaches.

Conversations with Coaches is back for a second series. The first Conversation will delve into how we coach at those edges where capacity, clarity and or identity are under strain. There are restrictions on numbers and once spaces are filled, we will be operating a wait list.

I’m excited about presenting at the Leading Through Life Storms conference May 12th – 15th. The sessions will give you the opportunity to hear different stories, tips, approaches that will inspire you and give you ideas to take away.

In her own words – Claire Pedrick MCC is in conversation with coaching friends Anne Archer PCC and Lesley Cave PCC about what they are each learning about running a coaching business.

In their own words – As great listeners, why are we often reluctant to open up a conversation about mental health? Are we uncomfortable because of our understanding about the boundaries between coaching and therapy? Could it actually be unethical to not have the conversation?

I joined Matt Stephens, the founder and owner of Inpulse and Lee Chambers, Psychologist & Wellbeing Consultant to be part of the discussion on ‘Paying down the Wellbeing Debt’.