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Listen "S4 Episode 49: Helping People Have Better Days at Work with Fran Kershaw"
Episode Synopsis
"I don't want anybody else to have the bad days that I had."
Today, Claire Pedrick speaks with Fran Kershaw, a coach and TED Talk speaker, about her journey into coaching, the importance of human connection in the workplace, and how to navigate difficult conversations. Fran shares her personal experiences, the challenges she faced, and the insights she gained through her coaching practice. We talk about the significance of vulnerability, trust, and psychological safety in coaching and leadership.
Takeaways
Fran Kershaw transitioned to coaching after a health diagnosis.
The importance of helping others avoid bad days at work.
Everyone experiences similar challenges, regardless of their position.
Coaching is about creating a safe space for honest conversations.
Vulnerability can enhance the coaching experience.
The impact of body language and presence in conversations.
Real-life examples can illustrate coaching principles effectively.
Psychological safety allows for deeper connections and conversations.
Being human and relatable fosters trust in coaching.
Contact Fran through Linked In
Here’s her TED talk
If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform on our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
And if you’d like to find out more about 3D Coaching, you can get all our new ideas and offers in our weekly email. Email [email protected] if you’d like to talk to Claire about supervision
Coming Up:
Next: Integrating Body and Mind in Coaching with Mark Mercer
Soon: Peronel Barnes moves on
Keywords
coaching, difficult conversations, TED talk, psychological safety, human connection, trust, vulnerability, coaching practice, Fran Kershaw, Claire Pedrick
Today, Claire Pedrick speaks with Fran Kershaw, a coach and TED Talk speaker, about her journey into coaching, the importance of human connection in the workplace, and how to navigate difficult conversations. Fran shares her personal experiences, the challenges she faced, and the insights she gained through her coaching practice. We talk about the significance of vulnerability, trust, and psychological safety in coaching and leadership.
Takeaways
Fran Kershaw transitioned to coaching after a health diagnosis.
The importance of helping others avoid bad days at work.
Everyone experiences similar challenges, regardless of their position.
Coaching is about creating a safe space for honest conversations.
Vulnerability can enhance the coaching experience.
The impact of body language and presence in conversations.
Real-life examples can illustrate coaching principles effectively.
Psychological safety allows for deeper connections and conversations.
Being human and relatable fosters trust in coaching.
Contact Fran through Linked In
Here’s her TED talk
If you like this episode, subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform on our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop.
And if you’d like to find out more about 3D Coaching, you can get all our new ideas and offers in our weekly email. Email [email protected] if you’d like to talk to Claire about supervision
Coming Up:
Next: Integrating Body and Mind in Coaching with Mark Mercer
Soon: Peronel Barnes moves on
Keywords
coaching, difficult conversations, TED talk, psychological safety, human connection, trust, vulnerability, coaching practice, Fran Kershaw, Claire Pedrick
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