Posted 7 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 9 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 14 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 21 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.
Posted 21 Days Ago
Business coaching for sustainable success
In this week's blog, we’re catching up with Coaching Academy graduate Stefano Palumbo completed his second qualification with us, the Small Business Coaching diploma, last year and described it as "a turning point" for him. Stefano now works as a Business and Performance Coach who helps organisations build high-performance cultures and supports professionals in high-pressure roles to enhance their mental performance and achieve more with less.
Posted 23 Days Ago
Coaching clients to achieve work-life balance
Finding the perfect work-life balance is one of the greatest challenges many people face in today’s fast-paced world. As a life coach, you have the unique ability to support your clients towards achieving harmony between their personal and professional lives. In this week's blog, we explore strategies to help you empower your clients to define and build their own version of balance - one that aligns with their individual needs, values, and aspirations.
Posted 28 Days Ago
A coaching journey of growth, leadership & impact
In this week's blog, we are catching up with Coaching Academy graduate Lynsey Kitching, an inspiring leader who has embraced her coaching journey with remarkable courage and determination. Lynsey’s story is a testament to growth, resilience, and her unwavering dedication to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Through her work, she has empowered countless individuals to overcome obstacles, unlock their potential, and confidently step into their own leadership journeys.
Posted 35 Days Ago
How coaching helped me build a life & business I love
In this week's blog, we are catching up with Coaching Academy graduate Kirsty Knott. Kirsty shares how coaching has transformed her life. It helped her gain clarity on what she truly wants, build real confidence, and stop worrying about others' opinions. This shift has not only grown her business but also improved her personal life.
Posted 30 Days Ago
The power of breathwork: Insights for coaches
Building on Shoana Taylor's Coaching Conversation with Sharon Lawton (The Coaching Academy's Head of Training), about 'Somatic Tools for Coaches', Shoana explores the transformative impact of intentional breathing. Often underestimated, our breath is a powerful tool to calm the mind and deepen our connection with ourselves. By consciously shifting breathing patterns, coaches can access a valuable resource to support both their clients and their own well-being.
Posted 37 Days Ago
Coaching Success: The power of one conversation
This week is International Coaching Week and in this week's blog our Head of Training, Sharon Lawton, dives into the transformative impact a single conversation can have. She shares powerful insights on how one meaningful coaching conversation can spark self-discovery, provide clarity, and drive lasting transformation. giving answers, but by asking the right questions and creating space for true connection and growth.
Posted 42 Days Ago
Coaching: A career aligned with my natural gifts & passions
In this week’s blog, we’re celebrating Coaching Academy graduate coach Alice Kingsnorth who, after witnessing the life-changing results others were achieving with the support of a coach, felt inspired to explore coaching for herself. It wasn’t until she experienced private coaching firsthand - while managing her own team - that everything clicked. Very soon after that, she knew coaching was a career that aligned with her natural gifts and passions, and that’s when she signed up to learn more with us. Read on to discover how her journey unfolded and what’s possible when you follow that inner nudge.
Posted 44 Days Ago
Emotional Fitness: The missing key in personal development
This month is Mental Health Awareness Month which serves as a powerful reminder that taking care of our minds is just as important as caring for our bodies. In this blog, Dr. Rebecca Kimberley, a Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Coach, and award-winning Coaching Academy graduate, explores why emotional fitness could be the missing key not only to personal transformation but also to thriving in your coaching practice. Read on to discover how nurturing your emotional fitness can unlock your full potential and inspire those you coach.
Posted 49 Days Ago
Reigniting my journey through coaching
In this week's blog, Chelle Bailey, a recent Coaching Academy graduate coach reflects on how being made redundant became an unexpected turning point. Like many talented professionals, she had felt stuck, overlooked, and burnt out. But instead of seeing it as a setback, she embraced the opportunity to reset and reignite - investing in herself, gaining new NLP and life coaching accreditations, and reconnecting with her purpose. What followed was a powerful transformation that turned uncertainty into clarity and reignited her sense of possibility.
Posted 51 Days Ago
How life coaching boosts Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
What sets successful individuals apart, both personally and professionally? While intellect and technical skills are very important, more often than not, it’s their Emotional Intelligence, or EQ. In this week's blog we explore how Emotional Intelligence is the glue that holds it all together, allowing people to connect, empathise, and communicate effectively. If you're passionate about helping people unlock their potential, you’ll discover why this skill deserves a spotlight in your coaching practice. For aspiring and experienced life coaches, understanding and enhancing EQ isn’t just a skill – it’s a game-changer, both for their clients and themselves!
Posted 2 Days Ago
Business action plan for newly qualified coaches - Part One
In this week's blog, Coaching Academy graduate and mentor Tanya Edgar kicks off the first of a two-part action plan blog series for newly qualified coaches. In this two-part series, we’ll break down the essential steps you need to take in order to launch and grow your coaching business. Read on for part one of Tanya’s step-by-step action plan for new coaches!
Posted 56 Days Ago
Health in Harmony: From Music Teacher to Health Coach
In this week's blog, we’re celebrating our graduate coach Alkistis Stogianni, a music teacher who pivoted to become a qualified ICF-certified Life Coach through The Coaching Academy, and is also a qualified Primal Health & Nutrition Expert. After overcoming her own health challenges, Alkistis discovered a passion for Health Coaching and has since committed herself to helping others do the same. She’s now building her own thriving Coaching Practice, guiding individuals to take control of unnecessary symptoms and unwanted conditions - empowering them to reclaim vibrant, lasting health.
Posted 58 Days Ago
Launch your coaching website with confidence
Launching a website is a pivotal step in establishing your online presence and reaching your target audience. It serves as a central hub for your story, services, and contact information, all while showcasing your unique brand. In this week's blog, Liz Ellary who specialises in creating authentic visual brands & websites for entrepreneurs, shares her top tips for creating and launching a coaching website.
Posted 63 Days Ago
From corporate manager to professional coach
In this week’s blog, we are catching up with one of our graduate coaches Massimo Fatato. Massimo shares his inspiring story of transitioning from a successful corporate career to becoming a professional coach. He talks us through his coaching journey and how it has impacted his life both personally and professionally. Read on to learn about the lessons he has learnt, and how he is using coaching to positively impact others.
Posted 65 Days Ago
Coaching Support: Helping clients manage stress
April marks Stress Awareness Month, a timely reminder of the importance of managing stress for overall well-being. In this week's blog Coaching Academy expert trainer, Rasheed Ogunlaru, offers some practical insights and actionable tips that not only focus on improving our own well-being and creating a supportive environment that promotes balance and growth for our coaching clients.
Posted 70 Days Ago
Coaching helped me build more than a business
In this week's blog, we're catching up with corporate leadership coach and Coaching Academy graduate Victoria Stakelum, who shares her inspiring journey from training with us to now be running a thriving coaching business. She reflects on the calling that led her to coaching, the lessons learned along the way, and how she’s transformed both her life and the lives of her clients.
Posted 77 Days Ago
A Leadership Coach creating a legacy for the next generation
In this week's blog, Coaching Academy graduate, Tracey Croucher-Clark, shares her inspiring journey as a Leadership and Development Coach. Tracey works as an Internal Leadership & Development Coach for a large public sector organisation. Additionally, she supports schools to boost attendance and engagement through her coaching business, The Compass Coach. Tracey uses group, one-to-one, and team coaching to create connection and a sense of belonging, empowering young people to thrive.
Posted 84 Days Ago
From setbacks to comebacks: Build resilience with coaching
This week on the blog, we are catching up with our graduate coach Ben Mitchell, whose story is bound to inspire and empower you to chase your dreams. Ben has been on an incredible journey, facing the challenges associated with chronic pain, celebrating wins and learning valuable lessons along the way. His drive to help others realise their potential, despite their own chronic pain, and to step confidently into their next chapter is truly uplifting.
Posted 86 Days Ago
Authenticity v's Reinvention: A Coach's Perspective
We often think of authenticity as staying true to who we are, while reinvention suggests change and transformation. At first glance, these ideas might seem at odds - but are they really? Can we evolve and grow while still being authentic? This week, Françoise Olivier, a Coaching Academy Course Advisor & Life Coach, explores how authenticity and reinvention can coexist, shaping our personal and professional journeys as coaches.
Posted 79 Days Ago
Is career coaching the niche for you?
In this week’s blog, Sarah Bramall, Coaching Academy expert trainer and successful Executive and Leadership who specialises in Career Coaching, explores why career coaching might be the perfect fit for you. From helping clients gain clarity and confidence to guiding them toward meaningful work, this blog unpacks why career coaching could be the next step in your journey. Let’s dive in!
Posted 92 Days Ago
Nurse to Grief Coach: Helping others rewrite life after loss
In this week’s blog, we share a sensitive journey of loss and finding a renewed purpose. Coaching Academy graduate, and Grief & Loss Coach, Katherine Proffitt, had initially planned to pursue a PhD to combine research with her passion for supporting women and families after pregnancy loss. However, Katherine found her path shifting after a series of life-changing events which led her to Grief Coaching, where she now supports families through grief and loss. (*This article contains topics around pregnancy loss and baby loss which some readers may find difficult.)
Posted 93 Days Ago
Celebrating Neurodiversity: What is neuro-affirming support?
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an opportunity to amplify and embrace the strengths, perspectives, and unique contributions of neurodivergent individuals. As coaches, this is an opportunity to reflect on how we can provide truly neuro-affirming support - helping individuals thrive in ways that align with their authentic selves. In this week's blog, Coaching Academy graduate, neurodiversity coach and trainer Anita Patel, explores what it means to offer neuro-affirming coaching, practical ways to support neurodivergent individuals, and why embracing neurodiversity benefits everyone.
Posted 98 Days Ago
Creating safe spaces with life coaching
In this week's blog, we're catching up with graduate Life Coach and Counsellor Stasia Banto, who is passionate about supporting individuals on their personal growth and healing journey. Specialising in helping clients process complex trauma and navigate an autism or ADHD diagnosis, Stasia creates a safe and supportive space that acts as a catalyst for lasting change for the clients she helps in the UK and internationally. With Neurodiversity Celebration Week coming up next week, there's never been a better time to explore the power of truly understanding and supporting neurodivergent minds. Read on to learn more about Stasia's journey and insights.
Posted 105 Days Ago
Empowering women leaders in science through coaching
In this week's blog, we're catching up with Coaching Academy graduate Dr. Sian Rowsell, a double Coaching Academy award winner, who empowers women leaders in science to thrive in their careers and achieve the perfect work/life balance. With International Women’s Day tomorrow, Sian's story is a powerful reminder of how women continue to break barriers and inspire others. After earning her PhD at Imperial College and completing a post-doc at the University of Leeds, Sian built a successful and diverse career in the pharmaceutical industry. But her journey didn’t stop there. Inspired by a tearful January morning and a well-timed group coaching session, Sian embarked on a path of reinvention. Read on to hear her story of transitioning from a corporate career to making an impact as a coach.
Posted 100 Days Ago
Life after uniform: Coaching for a new purpose
Following on from his inspiring Coaching Conversations discussion on with our Head of Training, Sharon Lawton, Coaching Academy graduate Olafemi Xavier shares further insights on navigating major life transitions. After 13 years as an RAF officer, Olafemi now works as a Performance Coach and NLP Practitioner, helping others find purpose beyond service. Whether transitioning from military life or facing a big life change, Olafemi offers practical advice to thrive during change and build an extraordinary new chapter.
Posted 107 Days Ago
What is Confidence Coaching?
Do you dream of standing tall in your strengths, communicating effectively, and approaching life with conviction? Confidence coaching might just be the path to unlock that potential - for both you as a coach and your clients. Read on to find out in this week's blog how confidence coaching can transform lives and help you uncover the fearless, empowered version of yourself!
Posted 112 Days Ago
From hospitality leader to coach: My coaching journey
In this week's blog, we're catching up with Manisha Vithani, a Coaching Academy graduate, mentor and associate trainer. After 20 years in the hotels and hospitality industry, Manisha retrained in coaching and now runs her own coaching business for leaders and entrepreneurs. Manisha supports individuals through challenges, helping them navigate uncertainty, overcome obstacles, and develop the confidence to thrive in their leadership career or business. Read on to learn more about Manisha's journey and insights!
Posted 114 Days Ago
Coaching new managers breaking free from Imposter Syndrome
In this week's blog, we’re diving into a challenge that many new managers face but might hesitate to talk about openly - Imposter Syndrome. Stepping into a new management role is a big milestone, yet it often comes with a wave of self-doubt and the daunting feeling of not being “good enough.” Fortunately, leadership coaching can be a powerful tool to help new managers break free from these limiting beliefs. Read on as Ange Watson, a Coaching Academy Graduate and Leadership Coach, share her tips for new managers and insight into the area of Leadership Coaching.
Posted 119 Days Ago
Building confidence with youth coaching
In this week's blog, recent Coaching Academy graduate Angelique d’Autier-Andraud shares her inspiring coaching journey. From her early career in marketing across Paris, London, and Hong Kong, to discovering her true calling in coaching. Learn how coaching has transformed her life and how she now empowers others to achieve their potential.
Posted 119 Days Ago
Building confidence in kids & teens with Youth Coaching
In this week's blog, recent Coaching Academy graduate Angelique d’Autier-Andraud shares her inspiring coaching journey. From her early career in marketing across Paris, London, and Hong Kong, to discovering her true calling in coaching. Learn how coaching has transformed her life and how she now empowers others to achieve their potential.
Posted 119 Days Ago
Building confidence in kids & teens with Youth Coaching
In this week's blog, recent Coaching Academy graduate Angelique d’Autier-Andraud shares her inspiring coaching journey. From her early career in marketing across Paris, London, and Hong Kong, to discovering her true calling in coaching. Learn how coaching has transformed her life and how she now empowers others to achieve their potential.
Posted 121 Days Ago
Using strength-based coaching for growth and success
Great coaching empowers individuals by focusing on what they do best. When people recognise and develop their strengths, they gain confidence, motivation, and a greater sense of purpose. Coaches who take a strengths-based approach help clients unlock their full potential, create meaningful change, and maximise their impact in both personal and professional life. Following on from his Coaching Conversation with Sharon Lawton, Head of Training for The Coaching Academy, Tashan shares tools and insights coaches can use to unlock their client's potential further with a Strengths-based approach.
Posted 126 Days Ago
From engineering in the chilly UK to coaching in sunny Spain
In this week's blog we're catching up with Coaching Academy graduate Lars Gerull. Once a mechanical engineer, Lars now specialises in guiding engineers and tech professionals through major career transitions - helping them land roles that aren’t just jobs but true passions. Read on to discover Lar's journey and insights on making bold career moves with confidence!
Posted 129 Days Ago
10 Ways Life Coaches Can Get Clients and Grow a Successful Coaching Business
Starting your life coaching business is an exciting leap toward helping others achieve their goals, unlock their potential, and transform their lives. But here’s the question every life coach faces at some point - how do you find clients? Building a thriving coaching practice isn’t just about your skills or your passion; it’s also about connecting with the people who need you most. Read on to discover practical strategies to attract and connect with your ideal clients.
Posted 133 Days Ago
Coaching for Impact: Transforming HR and Leadership
In this week's blog, recent Coaching Academy graduate Gracia Horwitz shares her coaching journey and how it has deepened her impact as an HR leader. Believing that HR professionals directly shape business outcomes and company culture, she set out to explore how coaching can drive meaningful change. Now, as a certified coach, she’s empowering managers to lead with confidence, foster growth, and create measurable success within their teams. Read on to discover how coaching is transforming her approach to HR and business performance.
Posted 135 Days Ago
From Resolutions to Results: How to Build Habits That Last All Year
In this week's blog, we're diving into the art of making lasting change. As January ends and we enter into February, many of us reflect on the goals we optimistically set for ourselves on Jan 1st for the New Year - whether it was tackling Dry January, committing to a new healthy habit or making a significant change in another area of our lives. While it’s easy to start strong, the key to success lies in sustaining those changes as we move into February and beyond. If you’re wondering how to make your resolutions stick and truly transform your habits, expert Coaching Academy trainer Mandy Manners has you covered and is sharing her top tips for turning short-term efforts into lasting lifestyle changes!
Posted 140 Days Ago
Orchestrating Change: A Journey from Musician to Coach
This week we are celebrating the success of our recent graduate Marek Tomaszewski whose inspiring journey from a 20-year musical career to a thriving role as a Life and Business Coach showcases the power of reinvention and resilience. Now he is channelling his natural curiosity about people into empowering others - helping them to build confidence, master communication, and develop leadership strategies to excel in career transitions. Read on to discover how Marek's coaching journey is inspiring others to reach their full potential.
Posted 142 Days Ago
A Year’s Plan Starts with Spring
In this week's blog, Coaching Academy graduate Iris Cai, reflects on the timeless wisdom of the Chinese proverb, “A Year’s Plan Starts with Spring”. The Chinese Lunar New Year and Spring marks a perfect moment to embrace fresh beginnings and set meaningful goals for the year ahead. Iris shares insights on how the themes of renewal and goal-setting in Chinese culture & New Year Celebrations align with the coaching process, along with 5 practical tips for effective cross-culture coaching.
Posted 147 Days Ago
Winning in Your Head First: Merging Basketball & Mindset Performance Coaching
In this week's blog we are catching up with one of our amazing graduates Jack Williams. Jack has taken his love for basketball and combined it with his passion for mindset performance and has evolved his life coaching business into an exciting multi-faceted mindset & performance coaching business. From empowering young players on the court to transforming lives off it, his unique approach is inspiring individuals to reach their full potential in every area of life. Let’s ‘jump’ into his journey, his mission and the impact he’s creating!
Posted 154 Days Ago
From Teacher to Coach: A Path of Self-Discovery
This week we are celebrating Coaching Academy graduate Phil Harper a teacher who has recently graduated with us. Phil trained to become a coach alongside his role as a teacher, he is now embarking on setting up his own coaching business, Compassion Capital. Read on to find out more about his coaching journey and plans for the future.
Posted 149 Days Ago
Flying in Your Zone of Genius
Have you ever wondered what separates good performance from truly exceptional achievements? Following from this month's Coaching Conversation with Sharon Lawton (Head of Training, The Coaching Academy), and Katie Stoddart, founder and CEO of ‘The Focus Bee,’ delves deeper what does it really mean to work in your ‘Zone of Genius’? More importantly, how can you find and sustain this state for yourself? Read on to find out more.
Posted 156 Days Ago
2025, the year you became a Life Coach
A brand-new year can be the ideal time for reflection, goal setting and a fresh new beginning. With almost half of UK adults keen to start their own business; could 2025 be the year you take the leap to make a big change?One of the most rewarding and impactful paths you can explore is becoming a life coach.
Posted 159 Days Ago
A New Year Message from the CEO of The Coaching Academy
As we welcome 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on the profound impact coaching has on the world and to celebrate each of you who contribute to this transformative profession. Whether you’re an aspiring coach, a student coach, a seasoned practitioner, or someone exploring the incredible possibilities coaching can bring, this is a time to embrace the promise of new beginnings and fresh opportunities.
Posted 161 Days Ago
Coaching Through Life's Crossroads & Transitions
For 2025, we’re excited to launch a new way of celebrating your remarkable accomplishments! Every Friday, we’ll feature one of two inspiring coaching journeys: a ‘Student Story,’ showcasing the journey of a recent graduate, or a ‘Graduate Catch-Up,’ where we catch up with alumni later in their coaching career. First up is a ‘Student Story’ from Jessica Wewer who is a Life Transition Coach. In her coaching practice, she works with individuals navigating periods of transition and transformation. Through thoughtful coaching conversation and structured reflection, she helps her clients uncover their aspirations, reconnect with their passions, and design a clear path forward.
Posted 163 Days Ago
Why 2025 Is the Year to Embrace Coaching
The Power of a Fresh Start! A fresh start isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s an invitation to reimagine, refocus, and redefine what’s possible. For those already on the path to becoming a coach and those contemplating joining this transformative profession, 2025 holds unparalleled opportunities to make an impact in your life and the lives of others. In our first blog of the New Year we’ll explore why 2025 is the year to embrace coaching and how it can help you create a fulfilling and meaningful career.
Posted 159 Days Ago
A New Year Message from the CEO of The Coaching Academy
As we welcome 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on the profound impact coaching has on the world and to celebrate each of you who contribute to this transformative profession. Whether you’re an aspiring coach, a student coach, a seasoned practitioner, or someone exploring the incredible possibilities coaching can bring, this is a time to embrace the promise of new beginnings and fresh opportunities.
Posted 189 Days Ago
Transforming Lives Through Faith-based Coaching
This week's Coach in the Spotlight is Coecilia Valcent who brings her faith and compassion to the forefront of her coaching practice. Through coaching she creates a loving, non-judgmental space where women can discover and fulfil their God-given purpose. With a background as a nurse and mentor, she combines years of care and guidance with a deep understanding of God’s love to help her clients grow, learn, and transform.
Posted 196 Days Ago
The power of coaching: Never underestimate your ability
This week's Coach in the Spotlight is Dima Al-Ghamdi, someone who embodies resilience, passion and a true desire to make a difference. Overcoming personal challenges and learning difficulties, Dima has dedicated her journey to empowering others through coaching, along with mentoring aspiring coaches, writing inspirational book for children with learning difficulties and much more too. From a chance discovery of our free Introduction to Life Coaching event to becoming a coaching powerhouse in the Middle East, read on to hear Dima's inspiring coaching journey.
Posted 198 Days Ago
Why Organisations Are Embracing a Coaching Approach to Leadership
In today's rapidly evolving work landscape, organisations across both private and public sectors are increasingly embracing coaching as a leadership approach. This shift reflects a growing recognition that traditional directive management styles are no longer sufficient to foster employee engagement, innovation, and adaptability. Leaders who adopt a coaching mindset are driving higher performance, cultivating resilience, and creating thriving workplace cultures. Read on to find out how this transformative approach is reshaping the future of leadership and unlocking the full potential of teams.
Posted 189 Days Ago
Set yourself up for a successful coaching business in 2025
As we close out on another year, one that was packed with lots of learning and growth, even us coaches may feel inclined to discretely throw a dust sheet over our goals for 2025. We may hide them away, unfinished or refined, in the hope that any tasks we have been procrastinating on will look more appealing the fresh light of a new year. Manifesting the hope that something will magically change to make the big things feel easy. In this week's blog Laura O'Shaughnessy, Coaching Academy graduate, shares 5 crucial questions for your marketing and new business planning ahead, inspiring you to think ahead to 2025 with confidence.
Posted 205 Days Ago
Life Coaching or Counselling? Choosing a helping career
Are you someone who naturally gravitates toward helping others? Do you often find yourself being the person friends or colleagues turn to for advice, support, or guidance? If you’re considering a career where you can channel that passion for helping people, you’ve likely come across two popular paths—life coaching and counselling. While both professions aim to empower others, they differ in approach, focus, and training. Let's explore these two career options to help you decide which one aligns with your passion, skills, and goals.
Posted 203 Days Ago
Coaching Women to Thrive in Tech Careers
This week's coach in the spotlight is Caroline Clark, a Coaching Academy graduate who now runs her own business specialising in supporting women through pivotal career moments within the tech and product management space. Caroline is passionate about helping her clients build confidence, achieve their goals, and thrive in their careers. Read on to discover her inspiring story, why she chose this niche, and her top tips for women navigating the challenges of the tech industry.
Posted 210 Days Ago
Coaching That Sparks Change: From Serendipity to Success
This week's Coach in the Spotlight is Katie Aston, an inspiring life coach who has transformed not only her life but also those of her clients. Katie’s story is a testament to the power of coaching and how it can open up new ways of thinking, uncover hidden strengths, and challenge limiting beliefs. From discovering The Coaching Academy through serendipitous social media posts to setting ambitious goals and achieving them with determination, Katie shares her incredible coaching journey.
Posted 218 Days Ago
From Performing Arts to positive pathways through coaching
This week's Coach in the Spotlight is our graduate coach Cat Stacey. Cat had a performing arts background before discovering life coaching. After training with us she set up her own coaching business, Cat Stacey: Happiness and Wellbeing Coach, working mostly with young people in education. Cat is passionate about encouraging the anxious and overwhelmed to find creative and positive pathways forward. Read on as Cat shares her coaching journey with us today.
Posted 219 Days Ago
Making Career Change Happen: How Can A Career Coach Help?
It is National Career Development Month, and in this week's blog, we examine the valuable role of career coaching. Coaching Academy graduate, and successful career coach, Camilla De Burghe shares her insights on how a career coach supports clients when making a career change. Whether it's navigating a new industry or progressing in their career, a career coach helps their clients to make the transition smoother and more successful.
Posted 224 Days Ago
From Classroom to Coaching: Empowering Parents, Transforming Lives
This week's coach in the spotlight is Neema Lakhani. Neema is a Coaching Academy graduate with a 20-year background in education and a passion for helping parents find balance in their lives. Drawing from her experience in psychology and her dedication to effective coaching, Neema empowers parents to shed guilt, establish healthy habits, and rediscover joy in both their family and professional lives. Join us as we explore Neema’s inspiring transformation from educator to life coach and the invaluable lessons she has learned along the way.
Posted 231 Days Ago
Empowering entrepreneurs through business coaching
This week's Coach in the Spotlight is Esther Partridge, a passionate and dedicated business coach who has transformed her personal challenges into an inspiring career. Following her own positive experience with business coaching after a breast cancer diagnosis, Esther decided to empower others on their entrepreneurial journeys. Read on to find out how Esther empowers her clients to embrace challenges and view them as opportunities for learning and development.
Posted 226 Days Ago
How to help your clients take dynamic action with inner calm
This week is International Stress Awareness Week, and in today's blog, we delve into the importance of connecting with your true identity to achieve dynamic action with inner calm. Deepti Goyal is a Stress Riddance Specialist & Coach who helps British Asian Women meet their own expectations of work’s life balance. Deepti's approach focuses on re-establishing this connection to find the peaceful balance needed. Read on to learn how to help your clients connect with their true identity for genuine satisfaction, fulfilment, and the ability to take dynamic action with inner calm.
Posted 233 Days Ago
Positive Psychology Coaching: An Evidence-Based Approach to Personal & Professional Growth
In this week's blog, Coaching Academy expert trainer Andrea Giraldez-Hayes, PhD, explores how Positive Psychology Coaching can transform your coaching practice. With its roots in the science of wellbeing and happiness, this approach emphasises strengths and fosters personal growth in both clients and coaches. Discover how centring wellbeing can not only enhance personal and professional growth but also lead to sustainable change and improved satisfaction.
Posted 212 Days Ago
Simplifying Coaching
Following on from her “Coaching Conversations” discussion with Sharon Lawton (TCA Head of Training), Claire Pedrick (creator of the STOKER coaching model and author of Simplifying Coaching and The Human Behind the Coach) dives into the art of simplifying coaching. There's an undeniable drive within most coaches—a desire to learn and to truly make a difference in the lives of those they coach, but in this pursuit, less can often be more when it comes to having a transformational impact. Read on to discover more insights and valuable information from Claire…
Posted 238 Days Ago
Digital Health: By clicking off you will switch on
In this week's blog, we feature Coaching Academy graduate Carl Leroy as our Coach in the Spotlight. Carl's coaching niche is digital health. As a Digital Health Coach, Carl encourages individuals to click off and step back from the constant buzz of the online world. Read on to discover how he helps his clients take intentional breaks offline to tackle procrastination, action their goals with a new sense of urgency and enhance their overall mental wellbeing.
Posted 240 Days Ago
Key skills for great life coaches: Mastering listening
In this week's blog, we delve into one of the most crucial skills every life coach needs to master: the art of listening. Effective listening is more than just hearing words; it's about understanding the emotions and intentions behind those words. This skill allows life coaches to build a strong rapport with clients, fostering an environment of trust and openness. Read on to find out more about the importance of mastering effective listening as part of becoming a great life coach.
Posted 245 Days Ago
Redefining Midlife: The Power of Menopause Coaching
This week's Coach in the Spotlight to mark World Menopause Day 2024 is Angela Standen. Angela specialises in coaching mid-life women who feel out of control or lost during this pivotal time, a time when they should be thriving in their lives, bodies and careers. Read on to find out about Angela's own personal journey towards coaching and how she is helping women embrace their mid-life transformations.
Posted 252 Days Ago
Redesigning lives with Holistic Coaching
We are catching up with one of our graduates, Sinéad Robertson, for this week's Coach in the Spotlight. Since graduating from The Coaching Academy, Sinéad has seamlessly blended her passion for coaching and yoga into a thriving business. Having graduated from The Coaching Academy with a diploma in both Life Coaching and Business Coaching, she has utilised her expertise to help individuals achieve balance and fulfilment in their lives.
Posted 259 Days Ago
Empowering teachers and educators through coaching
Tomorrow is World Teachers' Day and this week we are pleased to be featuring Kate Wadsworth as our Coach in the Spotlight. Kate is a Coaching Academy graduate, educator, consultant, and specialist coach dedicated to creating a happier, less stressful, and more relevant approach to education. In this interview, Kate shares her transformational journey from a disillusioned teacher to a passionate coach who empowers school leaders and educators. If you're an aspiring coach or an educator looking to bring joy and relevance back into the classroom, this conversation will shed light on the incredible impact coaching can have.
Posted 266 Days Ago
Coaching has made me braver & more ambitious!
In this week's blog, Coaching Academy graduate Rachel Mowbray shares her inspiring coaching journey with us. From her beginnings as a PhD researcher to becoming a dedicated Life Coach. She discusses the rewards of coaching, and how she is passionate about helping others balance their work/study and personal well-being. Read on to discover how Rachel's belief in the importance of health and happiness led her to The Coaching Academy, and how her coaching career has flourished since then.
Posted 247 Days Ago
There Is a Coach for Everyone!
Have you ever considered the idea of becoming a coach but thought the field was limited to life coaching? Guess what? The world of coaching is vast and diverse, with opportunities that align with nearly every passion and expertise imaginable. Let's explore the multitude of coaching niches available and show you that, truly, there is a coach for everyone!
Posted 254 Days Ago
Navigating Change with Confidence: The 4 Stages of Behavioural Change
Following on from his powerful “Coaching Conversations” discussion with Sharon Lawton (TCA Head of Training), Johnny Lawrence, The Self Development Coach. Johnny is a TCA-certified Behaviour Change Coach and shares his insights on how to navigate change with confidence using the 4 Stages of Behavioural Change. Whether you're looking to improve personal habits or make significant shifts in your professional life, understanding these stages can provide you with a reliable framework for progress.
Posted 268 Days Ago
From Connections to Clients – Effective Networking for Coaches
This week's blog we dive into the power of networking for coaches and how coaches can network confidently and effectively. Networking may feel daunting for some, but with the right approach, it can become a natural and rewarding part of your professional life. Amanda Green, a Transformation Coach & Facilitator, shares with us her valuable insights and tips to help you make the most networking as a key way to help you grow your coaching business.
Posted 273 Days Ago
From Financial Services to Personal Brand Coach: A coach's journey to authenticity & confidence
In this week's Coach in the Spotlight, we explore the coaching journey of Cressida Hamilton. After a successful career in the finance industry, Cressida decided to make a bold career change and become an executive & personal brand coach. Today she shares her journey of self-discovery, growth, and how she is helpings others build their personal brands and confidently be their authentic selves.
Posted 261 Days Ago
Discover the Transformative Power of Holistic Coaching
Are you ready to take your life coaching practice to the next level? Imagine a coaching approach that addresses not just the mind but the whole person, including their emotions, unconscious assumptions, decisions, opinions, stories all of which impact their goals. In this week's blog we'll explore what Holistic Coaching is and how you can integrate this powerful approach into your life coaching practice.
Posted 280 Days Ago
Coaching unlocks potential & solutions like nothing else
This week's Coach in the Spotlight is Joe Morrison. Joe is a Coaching Academy graduate who now runs his own coaching business called Craft & Scale. Joe specialises in helping business owners grow their business, enabling entrepreneurs to revitalise their passion and drive for their business. Read on to hear about the experiences and insights that have shaped his coaching journey and business.
Posted 282 Days Ago
Narcissistic Abuse Coaching: Reclaiming Yourself
In this week's blog, Ronia Fraser—Coaching Academy graduate, multi-award-winning Trauma Recovery Coach, and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Ronia was the UK’s first Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach back in 2017, Protégé Coach at TCA and winner of the International Coach of the Year Award 2019. Following on from her Coaching Conversations discussion with Sharon Lawton (TCA Head of Training), she shares her insights into Narcissistic Abuse Coaching and its transformational power for survivors. Ronia offers her personal experiences and professional expertise to illuminate how coaching can be a beacon of hope and recovery for those navigating the aftermath of narcissistic abuse.
Posted 287 Days Ago
Navigating work and family: Insights from a Parent Coach
Successfully balancing work and family life is within reach for parents, even though it can be a challenging task. With the right support and guidance, working parents can find effective ways to manage their dual roles. As many parents transition back to routine after the summer break, the search for balance becomes even more relevant. To explore how coaching can help in this journey, this week's Coach in the Spotlight is Shwezin Win, a Coaching Academy graduate and Parent Coach. Today she shares with us her own coaching journey, along with some invaluable insights on how parents can find a balance between professional responsibilities and family life.
Posted 275 Days Ago
The DISC Advantage: Enhancing Your Coaching Practice Through Behavioural Insights
In this week's blog our Head of Training, Sharon Lawton, dives deep into DISC! Sharon shares her insights on the powerful DISC Model of Human Behaviour and how it can transform your coaching practice. Discover how incorporating DISC profiling into your coaching practice can lead to more personalised and impactful coaching, as well as better all-round relationships. Ready to enhance your coaching practice? Let's get started!
Posted 289 Days Ago
Building Futures with Coaching in Education
As the new school year begins, it's timely to explore how coaching in education can make a significant impact. In today’s rapidly changing world, the role of education goes far beyond delivering academic knowledge. It’s about shaping futures, fostering resilience, and unlocking the potential within every student…and educator too! Coaching in education is a powerful tool to achieve these aims, offering support that empowers students, educators, and institutions alike. By integrating coaching into the educational landscape, we can build stronger, more adaptable futures, ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to thrive in an increasingly changing environment.
Posted 310 Days Ago
Exploring curiosity in life coaching: Can a coach be TOO curious?
As a follow on from this week's Coaching Conversations with Rachael Bushby and Sharon Lawton (our Head of Training) we’re featuring a thought-provoking piece by Rachael further delving into the power of curiosity in coaching. Rachael, one of our expert coach trainers, is currently pursuing a PhD on the connection between curiosity and wellbeing, and shares insights into how this fundamental trait shapes our lives. Inspired by observing the natural curiosity of children and animals, the blog explores how curiosity can play a vital role in personal growth and coaching.
Posted 331 Days Ago
Embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging in coaching
In coaching, fostering an environment of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is paramount. As coaches, our mission extends beyond supporting clients towards their goals; it encompasses creating a space where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued. This holistic approach not only enhances the coaching experience but also promotes profound personal and professional growth for both coach and coachee. Read on to discover key insights from Rebecca Daniel, one of our expert Coach Trainers, on how to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into your coaching practice.
Posted 329 Days Ago
Create a life you love: Transform your career with life coaching
Many people feel a disconnect between their current job and the life they truly desire. This is where the guidance of a skilled life coach can make all the difference. This week's Coach in the Spotlight is Elvira P. Romero whose passion lies in helping individuals like you through career transitions. With a firm belief that everyone deserves to live their dream life, Elvira shares her own coaching journey and how she utilises the coaching skills and training gained on our Life Coaching Diplomas to help clients redesign their professional paths for a brighter, more satisfying future.
Posted 345 Days Ago
7 Tips to create an authentic brand & website that attracts your ideal client
Following on from last week's blog and yesterday's Coaching Conversation “Building a Coaching Website That Gets You Noticed", Liz Ellery wraps up our deep dive into how life coaches can create impactful websites. Read on as Liz shares with us 7 key tips to help coaches create a website that is both authentic to your true self, as well as being effective at getting you noticed. Whether you're just starting out or looking to revamp your existing site, these tips will help you connect with your ideal clients and draw them in.
Posted 345 Days Ago
7 Tips to create an authentic brand & website that attracts your ideal client
Following on from last week's blog and yesterday's Coaching Conversation “Building a Coaching Website That Gets You Noticed", Liz Ellery wraps up our deep dive into how life coaches can create impactful websites. Read on as Liz shares with us 7 key tips to help coaches create a website that is both authentic to your true self, as well as being effective at getting you noticed. Whether you're just starting out or looking to revamp your existing site, these tips will help you connect with your ideal clients and draw them in.
Posted 336 Days Ago
Leading with values: Helping business owners find fulfilment & success
This week's Coach in the Spotlight Kate Watt. With a background that combines executive-level leadership and operational knowledge, Kate is adept at supporting business owners. Through her coaching business she empowers micro/small business owners to build thriving enterprises that are deeply aligned with their core values and personal well-being.
Posted 343 Days Ago
Finding harmony and life balance through coaching
Aspiring life coaches often wonder how they can make a significant difference in the lives of their clients while building a rewarding career. In this week's Coach in the Spotlight feature Sally Mady, a Life & Balance Coach, shares her personal experiences and professional insights for those considering a career in life coaching and the transformational impact of coaching.
Posted 324 Days Ago
From stuck to unstoppable: How life coaching can propel your personal development
Coaching extends beyond setting goals and celebrating wins. In this week's blog, we delve into how life coaching is a transformative journey, empowering clients to achieve their aspirations while fostering profound personal growth and fulfilment for the life coach themselves. Laura shares why helping others grow could actually be your unstoppable adventure too, revealing how the act of supporting others on their path to success through life coaching can be equally enriching and transformative for those who choose to embark on this rewarding career path.
Posted 352 Days Ago
Key elements for an impactful coaching website
In this week's blog Liz Ellery, Branding & Website Design expert, will explore the fundamental elements that every life coach's website should incorporate. These key elements will not only enhance the overall user experience but also establish your authority and credibility in the coaching industry. From clear branding and compelling content to user-friendly navigation and mobile responsiveness, Liz covers all the bases to ensure your website stands out in a crowded digital landscape.
Posted 357 Days Ago
Beauty Inside Out: A makeup artist’s pivot to a career in Life & Corporate Coaching
In an industry focused on enhancing external appearances, one makeup artist discovered the profound impact of creating lasting transformation from the inside out. This week's Coach in the Spotlight is Renato Modugno, who pivoted his career from perfecting complexions to nurturing souls. Renato's journey from makeup artist, to becoming a Regional Education Manager for a beauty brand, to discovering coaching and becoming a Life & Corporate coach, highlights the transformative power of life coaching, read on to find out more....
Posted 338 Days Ago
Why Consider a Career in Life Coaching?
In today’s fast-paced world, many people seek guidance to help them achieve their personal and professional goals. Life coaching is an empowering and supportive practice that enables individuals to unlock their potential and live fulfilling lives. This blog post will provide a comprehensive overview of life coaching, perfect for those interested in becoming life coaches themselves.
Posted 359 Days Ago
Recognising and overcoming unconscious bias as a life coach
In the dynamic world of life coaching, the role of a coach is to guide clients towards achieving their personal and professional goals. However, an often overlooked but critical aspect of life coaching is the presence of unconscious bias. Unconscious bias, though unintentional, can significantly affect the effectiveness of coaching sessions and the overall client-coach relationship. In this week's blog article, we will explore the impact of unconscious bias in life coaching, understand its implications, and discuss strategies to recognise and overcome it to foster a more inclusive and effective coaching practice.
Posted 366 Days Ago
How Effective Team Coaching Can Transform Performance
In today’s fast-paced business world, the right coaching can be the difference between stagnation and success. But while individual coaching is highly recognised, there’s another powerful tool in the coaching toolkit that’s has gained traction in the last decade - team coaching. If you're interested in training to become a Corporate & Executive Coach, understanding the impact of team coaching on business performance is critical.
Posted 364 Days Ago
Empowering Women Through Executive Coaching
In today’s corporate world, women are breaking barriers and redefining leadership roles. Yet, the path to the top is often lined with unique challenges. Executive coaching has emerged as a powerful tool, providing women with the confidence and clarity to excel in senior positions. Today's Coach in the Spotlight, Beth Hocking, shares her journey and how she uses her skills to empower women in the corporate arena.
Posted 371 Days Ago
Training as a Coach Brought Life Back to Me
This week's Coach in the Spotlight is one of our graduate coaches Lina Jankauskaite who transitioned from providing interpreting services in the public sector to becoming a life coach. She shares how this career change revitalised her life, bringing renewed purpose and energy. Join us to hear Maria's inspiring story and insights on finding fulfilment through reinvention.
Posted 373 Days Ago
Growing Your Coaching Business: The Power of Online Courses
As a coach, you help clients navigate towards what they want to achieve in life, career or business. But how can you extend that help beyond providing one-on-one or group programmes? One way is by creating an online course. In this article following on from this month's Coaching Conversation, Mike Blissett, one of our expert coach trainers, shares some of the benefits for your clients, and for your business, of being able to offer an online course in addition to your coaching services.
Posted 380 Days Ago
Introduction to Trauma Awareness and Coaching
In the world of coaching, understanding trauma can significantly enhance the support provided to clients. Trauma awareness equips coaches with the insights needed to create a safe and nurturing environment, enabling clients to thrive and achieve their goals. In this week's blog, one of our expert coach trainers Mandy Manners will explore the essential role of trauma awareness in coaching, offering practical tips for integrating this knowledge into your practice to better serve your clients and build a more compassionate coaching environment.
Posted 378 Days Ago
Daily Impact: Coaching at Work and Beyond
In this week's Coach in the Spotlight feature, we share the coaching journey of Nandini Balakumar, a passionate coach committed to helping people reach their full potential. In her coaching journey, she’s seamlessly integrated coaching skills into her daily life, using them to support colleagues, foster growth, and create a positive impact while working for The British Heart Foundation. She also coaches part-time, Nandini Life Coaching, coaching young professionals & within education. Read on as she shares her coaching journey, insights and tips with us.
Posted 386 Days Ago
From Talent Acquisition to Talent Transformation: Coaching Success in the Pharma Industry
This week's Coach in the Spotlight is Mariusz Stokowacki. From starting in talent acquisition to becoming a Professional Development Coach and Career Consultant within the pharmaceutical industry, Mariusz embodies the essence of career evolution and personal growth. Join us as he shares his coaching journey and the invaluable insights he now brings to their coaching practice in the fast-paced world of pharma.
Posted 387 Days Ago
Thriving in Your Niche: Four Essential Questions for Coaches
Whether you're aiming to be employed as a coach, start your own coaching business, or integrate coaching skills into your existing role, identifying your niche will set you apart and help you connect with the right clients. In today's blog, Rachel Russell, one of our expert coach trainers will share with you her insights on the topic of choosing a niche and succeeding in the coaching world.
Posted 394 Days Ago
Supervision for Coaches: What it is and why coaches need it
You may have heard of coaching supervision, but you might not be clear about what it is and how it can help you as a coach. In this week's blog Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel, two of our expert Coaching Academy trainers and Co-Founders of The Coaching Catalysts, share what coaching supervision is and how it can help you develop as a professional coach.
Posted 400 Days Ago
Empowering Children: Building Confidence & Self-Belief Through Coaching
For our Coach in the Spotlight marking International Coaching Week, we are incredibly proud to be shining a light on the important and transformation work of one of our graduates, and past Award Winners, Natalie Costa is doing. Natalie has been doing innovative and transformational coaching work within the education sector and with parents and children worldwide. Read on to find out more about Natalie's coaching journey and the remarkable impact she is having…
Posted 392 Days Ago
Coaching for organisational success: Supporting workforces to thrive
In today's competitive business environment, organisations are increasingly recognising the importance of investing in their workforce's development and well-being. Leadership and Executive coaching is a powerful way to help them do this is. In this week's Coach in the Spotlight feature, Coaching Academy graduate Vicki Merrill shares her coaching journey and how through her coaching business she is helping organisations support their workforce, foster a positive work environment in which they can thrive, and ultimately drive success. Join us as we delve into the transformative impact of coaching has on Vicki and her coaching clients.
Posted 401 Days Ago
Empowering Coaches - Celebrating International Coaching Week
As we step into International Coaching Week, it is a moment to reflect and reinvigorate our commitment as coaches. The Coaching Academy has always championed the transformative power of effective coaching, and this week, we come together to celebrate not just the profession but also the profound impact it has on people's lives and organisations worldwide. In this week's blog Bev James (CEO) marks the occasion and encourages coaches to carry International Coaching Week's spirit of celebration and empowerment beyond this one week!
Posted 406 Days Ago
Authenticity & Values: A Coach's Impact in Charity Leadership Coaching
In the realm of nonprofit organisations, effective leadership is paramount. It's what drives change, fuels progress, and ultimately, transforms lives. In today's Coaching in the Spotlight feature Charity Leadership Coach Jane Robbie share her coaching journey and insight to her experience as a Charity Leadership Coach.
Posted 408 Days Ago
What does it mean to be an inclusive coach?
Coaching is about people. It’s about helping them thrive in all aspects of their lives, careers and relationships. That’s it in a nutshell. But in order to do this really well we need to understand that we cannot use a cookie-cutter, one size fits all approach to coaching individuals. We are wonderfully diverse as humans in terms of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, beliefs, backgrounds, ability, sexuality, personality, preferences and neurodiversity. The list goes on. So, what do we need to think about as coaches?
Posted 413 Days Ago
Global reach, personal touch: Online life coaching success
Next up in our Where Are They Now? series, we are featuring our Coaching Academy graduate coach Kris Verlé. Kris shares his coaching journey, detailing how he utilises his life coaching qualification to successfully coach clients online across different time zones and continents through his executive and life coaching business. Read on to learn more about his journey.
Posted 420 Days Ago
Life Coaching: From comfort zone to growth zone
This week's Coach in the Spotlight is Marc Buehner. Marc is a psychology professor with a passion for making a tangible impact on his student's lives! Marc embarked on his coaching journey with The Coaching Academy, integrating coaching skills into his teaching and launching his own business, Make Better Choices. Read on to learn more about Marc's journey.
Posted 422 Days Ago
Transition Like a True Professional : 5 Key Considerations for Trainee & Newly Qualified Coaches
Embarking on the journey to training as a life coach is transformative, both personally and professionally. This week's blog has been written by Laura O'Shaughnessy, a Coaching Academy graduate and founder of The Good Vibrations Project, and she offers insights to guide you from student to professional life coach. Read on to learn more about Laura's top five tips for navigating the transition.
Posted 427 Days Ago
A career pivot into leadership coaching success
This week's Coach in the Spotlight is Julie Harrower. After a successful corporate career working in HR Management, Talent Acquisition and Recruitment she was keen to explore other avenues, she discovered the transformational world of coaching and went onto complete our Personal Performance Diploma and NLP Practitioner Programme. She is now providing leadership development coaching to corporate clients, and career coaching and support to mid-senior professionals; in today's blog she shares her coaching journey with us.
