Posted 8 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 13 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 20 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 20 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 22 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 27 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 34 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 29 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 36 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 41 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 43 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 48 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 50 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 1 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 55 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 57 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 62 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 64 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 69 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 76 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 83 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 85 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 78 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 91 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 92 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 97 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 104 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 99 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 106 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 111 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 113 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 118 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 118 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 118 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 120 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 125 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 128 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 132 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 134 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 139 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 141 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 146 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 153 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 148 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 155 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 158 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 160 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 162 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 158 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 188 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.
