Posted 27 Days Ago
Unlocking Potential: From couch to ultra marathon
Building her Coaching Conversation with Sharon Lawton (The Coaching Academy’s Head of Training) during International Coaching Week earlier this year, Katherine Holdstock reflects on how her own personal journey from living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) to completing ultra-marathons around the world, mirrors key coaching principles. In this blog, she shares personal insights and lessons that connect endurance, mindset, and the power of coaching.
Posted 32 Days Ago
Changing Gears: Driving Instructor to Coach
In this week’s blog, we’re catching up with Coaching Academy graduate coach, Karen Bransgrove. With a background as a driving instructor and a passion for continuous professional development, Karen’s journey into coaching was sparked by industry changes that demanded a new approach to teaching. What followed was a transformative path that not only reshaped her career but also empowered others to grow through coaching. Now, with a growing interest in supporting individuals over 60 in the workplace, Karen is expanding her mission to help people navigate change, stay motivated, and feel valued in every stage of their career.
Posted 34 Days Ago
Grow your coaching business with online courses
In this week’s blog, Mike Blissett, Presentation Skills Coach and expert trainer at The Coaching Academy, explores why creating an online course could be a smart, scalable way for coaches to grow their coaching business, reach more people, and make a bigger impact - without adding more hours to their schedule. Read on to find out how online courses can help you serve more clients, share your expertise more widely, and build a coaching business that works around your life.
Posted 39 Days Ago
When life paused, I found purpose as a coach
In this week's blog, Ruth Morgan, a recent Coaching Academy graduate, shares how a painful health setback became the catalyst for profound personal transformation. As a senior leader and music teacher, she found herself physically and emotionally stretched - until life forced her to pause. What followed was a journey of healing, reflection, and rediscovery, leading her to life coaching. Through resilience, learning, and a renewed sense of purpose, Ruth turned adversity into a powerful new beginning.
Posted 41 Days Ago
Business action plan for newly qualified coaches - Part Two
Welcome back to the second part of our two-part action plan blog series for newly qualified coaches. In this second part, Coaching Academy graduate and mentor Tanya Edgar, will dive into methods to be able to create sustainability in your coaching business, allowing for long term success and growth. Read on for part two of Tanya’s step-by-step action plan for new coaches!
Posted 46 Days Ago
A purposeful pivot into Leadership & Executive Coaching
In this week's blog, we are catching up with one of our graduate coaches Dharmesh Chheda, a Leadership & Executive Coach. From navigating a career transition during the pandemic to becoming a sought-after coach for teams and leaders, Dharmesh's coaching journey is one of valuable insights, breakthroughs and the how training to become a coach has transformed his life, both personally and professionally.
Posted 53 Days Ago
How coaching changed my life & career path
In this week's blog, we are catching up with one of our inspirational graduates, Joanna Stokes, a Career & Leadership Coach. From a pivotal first coaching session to launching her own successful business, Joanna shares her inspiring story of growth and the power of coaching. If you’ve ever wondered what life coaching could do for you, or even how coaching could become a career for you too, this is a must-read!
Posted 55 Days Ago
Why coaching is key to high-performance teams
Have you ever seen a team where everything just clicks? Where individuals work seamlessly together, communicate openly, and deliver results that consistently exceed expectations? High performance teams don’t just happen by accident; they are cultivated, developed, and strengthened through intentional action. This is where High Performance Team Coaching comes in. In this week's blog we will explore the concept of High-Performance Team Coaching, its benefits, and how it can empower teams to reach their full potential.
Posted 60 Days Ago
Empowering growth through executive & team coaching
In this week's blog we are catching up with our graduate coach, Lorene Phillips. Lorene is an Executive Leader & High-Performance Coach whose work includes coaching C-suite executives through high-stakes decisions, supporting teams adapting to change, and mentoring Gen Z entering new industries. She is passionate about cultivating a culture of collaboration, championing DEI, and inspiring lasting change by preparing inclusive future leaders.
Posted 67 Days Ago
How to use DISC Profiling in coaching
Have you ever wondered what truly drives your clients? How do they communicate? What barriers may be holding them back? If these questions resonate with you, DISC profiling may just be the tool you’ve been looking for. Whether you’re an established coach or just starting in the field, understanding DISC can elevate your practice, help you unlock the people puzzle and foster meaningful transformation.
