Posted 28 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 33 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 35 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 40 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 42 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 47 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 54 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 56 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 61 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 68 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 68 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 70 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 75 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 82 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 77 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 84 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 89 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 91 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 96 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 98 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 49 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 103 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 105 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 110 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 112 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 117 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 124 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 131 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 133 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 126 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!
