The STRETCH Podcast
The STRETCH Podcast
Stephen Brown
Exploring what it takes to achieve high performance through coaching. We're NOW also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJh1XtfSrIbbpyOTGqyBosA Our host Stephen Brown talks to expert coaches, business leaders, authors, artists, entrepreneurs and more to provide you with insight into how people perform brilliantly. If you would like to get in touch with the show you can do so at: [email protected]
Coaching Techniques: The Wheel of Life
In this episode of the STRETCH podcast our regular panel of expert coaches take a deep dive into a useful tool for your coaching toolkit, 'The Wheel of Life'.  Used by many coaches, the wheel of life is a great tool for helping your clients evaluate areas of their life and career, and when combined with great questions and time to reflect can have powerful outcomes.  Join us to find out more, and if you've used this tool yourself, we'd love to hear about it in the comments over on our YouTube channel.   If you do make it over there be sure to drop us a like and subscribe if you like this episode as it would really help the channel, and don't forget..... Eat, Sleep, Coach, Repeat!
Aug 4, 2022
25 min
What is chemistry in coaching?
Lou, Louise, Ali and Stephen are back together for this latest episode of the STRETCH podcast discussing a fundamental aspect of any coaching relationship, chemistry. But what is chemistry in coaching, how do you identify it and what impact can it have on the outcomes. Join us to find out, and as always we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. This episode is also available on YouTube, where you can watch our discussion in video format and leave your thoughts in the comments!
Jul 5, 2022
32 min
Artificial Intelligence and the rise of the robot coach with Sam Isaacson
We're back for Part 2 of our interview with experienced coach, author and Global Director of Consulting at CoachHub, Sam Isaacson.   In this episode we explore how emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning may impact the coaching industry.  Take a journey with us as we explore the future of coaching!   We'd highly recommend getting your hands on a copy of Sam's book, so here's the link you will need:   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Education-Humanities-Sciences-Counselling-Psychotherapy/dp/0335250610  As always we'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic, so please head over to YouTube and drop them under the episode! Please remember to share, like and subscribe!
May 20, 2022
21 min
Using tech in your coaching with Sam Isaacson
Thrilled to say that for this episode of the STRETCH podcast we've been joined by experienced coach, author and Global Director of Consulting at CoachHub, Sam Isaacson.  This first part of a two part interview has Sam sharing the insights from his book 'How to thrive as a coach in a digital world'.  In this episode we discuss how coaches have had to adapt to the use of technology in recent times, and how we can make better use of current technologies to be create safe, creative and engaging digital environments for our coachees.   We'd highly recommend getting your hands on a copy of Sam's book, so here's the link you will need:   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Education-Humanities-Sciences-Counselling-Psychotherapy/dp/0335250610 Remember, this episode is also available over on YouTube where you can join in the discussion in the comments. Remember to like, subscribe and switch on notifications so you don't miss our fortnightly episodes!
May 6, 2022
41 min
How do you find your niche as a coach?
What kind of coach are you? How do you market yourself? Does it matter?   In this episode Stephen, Lou, Louise and Alison discuss having a niche is coaching, and what the benefits and limitation may be. Remember, this episode is also available over on YouTube where you can join in the discussion in the comments. Remember to like, subscribe and switch on notifications so you don't miss our fortnightly episodes!
Apr 1, 2022
29 min
What is intuition, and why should we trust it?
The ICF describes one aspect of coaching presence as being when a coach uses their own intuition and trusts one’s inner knowing. In other words “going with the gut”.   Join Stephen, Lou, Louise and Alison as they define intuition, and how it can be powerful in a coaching conversation.   Remember, this episode is also available over on YouTube where you can join in the discussion in the comments. Remember to like, subscribe and switch on notifications so you don't miss our fortnightly episodes!
Mar 18, 2022
34 min
What's in your coaching toolkit?
Ever wondered what has influenced a professional coach? Is it a model, a technique, a philosophy? Or a mixture of all three? Find out in this most recent episode of the STRETCH podcast.   We'd love to hear what you informs your coaching practice, so please leave some comments below, and remember to like this episode and subscribe for more coaching discussions from Stephen, Lou, Louise & Alison.   To contact the show email us at: [email protected].   Remember, you can also find this episode on YouTube, where you can see us in action! Drop by and give us a like and subscribe as it would really help the channel.
Mar 4, 2022
36 min
Can coaching impact my mindset?
Mindset? Growth or Fixed? Can we change it? If so, what impact will it have. Join us to explore in this and more in this episode of the STRETCH podcast.   Your host is Stephen Brown and he's joined by expert contributors Louise Startin, Louise Presley Turner and Alison Cripps.   To contact the show email us at: [email protected]. Did you know you can find this episode over on YouTube? Please remember to like, comment and subscribe as it would really help the channel.
Feb 11, 2022
36 min
How can a coach help me with change?
In this episode we explore the topical subject of change, and what part of coach can play in that.   Your host is Stephen Brown and he's joined by expert contributors Louise Startin, Louise Presley Turner and Alison Cripps.   To contact the show email us at: [email protected].    Did you know you can also find this episode over on YouTube? Please remember to comment, like and a subscribe, as it would really help the channel.
Feb 11, 2022
33 min
Why do I need a coach?
In this episode of the stretch podcast we'll be attempting to convince you of the value of working with a professional coach by debating the answer to the question 'Why do I need a coach?'   Your host is Stephen Brown and he's joined by our regular panel of experts Louise Startin, Louise Presley Turner and Alison Cripps.   To contact the show email us at: [email protected].   In case you didn't know, we're also available in video form over on YouTube.
Jan 21, 2022
45 min
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