The AC Podcast

• 235: A Day in the Life of Leyla Okhai: Bridging Culture, Race and Mental Health

  Where does mental health meet culture and race equity?  Coach, trainer and TedX speaker Leyla Okhai joins host Maxine Bell to answer this question. This honest and insightful conversation is part of our Day in the Life series where we talk to real coaches about their real lives. Listen to be inspired, pick up top tips and feel less alone in your coaching journey.   Leyla shares her insights from her coaching practice, emphasising the importance of culturally appropriate approaches to mental well-being. They discuss Leyla’s experiences at school, working at the University of Oxford, the intersection of race and class and the challenges of navigating a predominantly white spaces and models. This episode challenges societal norms and highlights the need for inclusive approach to mental health and coaching.   You will learn:   ·       Why and how Leyla found her passion and shaped it into her current business ·       How race, class, and cultural backgrounds influence mental well-being ·       The importance of fostering equity in personal and professional spaces “I used to call it the quarantine room, like I was a mosquito infecting everyone with my work on race equity, and they really wanted to squash it down.”   Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us bring you more valuable content.   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel_day-in-the-life-of-coaches-mental-health-edi-culture  

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• 234: How Stories of African Leadership Inform Your Coaching Practice

  How can African leadership transform global perspectives? Join Claudia Day and her guests, Gamu Matarira and Nicola Strong, co-founders of African Leadership Global (ALG), a data and training company that takes a fresh perspective on the diversity of intelligence to include the Global South. In this episode, they dive into the intersection of African philosophies and global leadership, sharing their research on the ‘Stories of African Leadership.’ Exploring themes of Ubuntu, community-driven leadership and cultural frameworks, Gamu and Nicola critically assess how African values differ from Western-dominant models.   They discuss real-world stories and the duality faced by the African diaspora. Coaches and leaders will gain insights into adapting tools ethically and fostering dialogue across cultures as well as being invited to participate by joining their LinkedIn group. Learn how African traditions such as reconciliation, connectedness and co-creation shape leadership today and inspire a future of inclusivity and innovation.   You will learn: ·       The ALG's research results ·       How valid Western models and tools are when coaching African clients ·       What can coaches learn from the philosophies from Africa     “What we're saying is coaching is a Western terminology, but the practice of it has probably been going on in African communities anyway. The practice of it has been going on since the African child was a child and growing up into adulthood.”   Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us bring you more valuable content.   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel-self-awareness-insight-tools-african-philosophies-culture-leadership

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• 233: Leading with Cultural Awareness: A Framework for Success with Philippe Rosinski

  Listen to this insightful conversation on cultural awareness in coaching. Our host, Claudia Day is joined by award-winning coach and best-selling author, Philippe Rosinski to explore why cultural awareness is so important for enhancing coaching effectiveness, fostering inclusion, innovation, creativity and strengthening leadership. They define culture and suggest we all have multiple cultures which come dynamically together to create our cultural identity. Philippe introduces his Cultural Orientations Framework assessment – a tool designed to raise awareness of cultural differences and gives listeners an opportunity to complete the assessment for themselves. The COF is comprised of 17 dimensions grouped into seven categories, providing a vocabulary to understanding cultural variations, in areas such as how we communicate, manage time, organise ourselves, think, define our identity and more generally engage in our various activities. Tune in to gain insights on how cultural diversity can be leveraged for deeper connections, improved team dynamics, and a more inclusive workplace environment! You will learn: ·      What culture is and why cultural awareness helps us leverage cultural diversity to benefit us all ·      The Cultural Orientations Framework (COF) assessment - foundations ·      Applications and examples of the COF: individual, team, organisational and societal “We need to be culturally aware if we are going to coach other people, because if we don't have cultural awareness, it's going to be very difficult to coach other people.”   Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us bring you more valuable content.   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel-self-awareness-insight-tools-cultural-orientations-framework

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• 232: How Assessments Can Impact Team Coaching

  Want to take your team coaching to the next level? In this episode, our host Claudia Day is joined by expert team coach Kimberly Lewis Parsons to share how assessments can be a game-changer for fostering collaboration, trust, and effectiveness. With a background in technology and corporate leadership, Kimberly explores the strategic use of assessments from three key perspectives – what she calls the “me view,” “us view,” and “team view”—to help teams recognize both individual and collective strengths. She also highlights the essential role coaches play, in partnership with leaders, in guiding teams through these insights.   Kimberley discusses how coaches can create a safe environment for honest conversations, the impact of leadership on assessment outcomes, and the power of trust in shaping team dynamics. She explains the concept of the team as a ‘third entity as well as the benefits and pitfalls associated with team assessments. Whether you're a coach, leader, or HR professional, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to make assessments a valuable tool for improving team dynamics and effectiveness.   You will learn: ·       The role of coaches in leveraging assessments for team growth ·        How assessments can enhance team effectiveness and collaboration ·       Strategies to create a safe space for open and productive discussions   “A benefit of using this level of team assessment is it gives voice to the entire team to tell the story of what's working and not working, where the team has strength, and where the team doesn't have strength.”   Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us bring you more valuable content.   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel-self-awareness-insight-tools-team-coaching-assessments

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• 231: How Motivational Maps Can Empower Individuals and Teams

  Ever wondered what truly drives you and your team? Dive into the world of Motivational Maps with host Claudia Day and her guest, business motivator, Susannah Brade-Waring to explore how this powerful tool can transform the way individuals and teams understand what fuels motivation and how to harness it for success. Susannah shares her journey into leadership and team coaching and why she is passionate about understanding motivation.   Susannah defines motivation, the significance of recognising individual and team motivators, and the theoretical framework behind Motivational Maps – a tool that offers a unique way to measure and analyse the core drivers that shape decisions, productivity and happiness. She explains how motivation evolves over time, how life stages influence our drivers, and how coaches use Motivational Maps in organizations to enhance team performance, recruitment, and growth. Susannah stresses the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in understanding motivations and how to utilise the maps for team dynamics and conflict resolution. This is an engaging conversation about a proven powerful tool for coaches.   You will learn: ·       Why motivation matters in both personal and professional life and how it shapes success ·       How Motivational Maps work and are used in coaching ·       The role of motivation and assessment tools in emotional intelligence   “The motivational map is a self-perception inventory. It's actually a tool for a conversation.”   Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us bring you more valuable content.   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel-self-awareness-insight-tools-motivational-maps

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