The Coach Business School Podcast

What if one of the most powerful skills in coaching isn’t a clever question, a new technique or another coaching model?
It’s something far easier to overlook.
In this episode, I explore positive presence, an approach that I believe can completely change the way you coach and, perhaps more importantly, the way you show up in life.
This conversation was inspired by a recent masterclass with Christian van Nieuwerburgh and got me thinking about what really separates good coaching from truly transformational coaching.
And the best part? This doesn’t have to stay inside the coaching room.
What You'll Learn:
Why positive presence matters in coaching
What can be overlooked when we focus too much on tools and techniques
A different way to think about your role as a coach
How coaching skills can influence life beyond your clients
What it might really mean to become a transformational coach
Timestamps:
00:00 – 03:00 The overlooked skill in coaching
03:00 – 06:00 What really makes a difference?
06:00 – 09:00 Beyond questions, tools and techniques
09:00 – 11:00 Taking coaching into everyday life
11:00 – End The bigger transformation
If this episode has inspired you to train as a coach, come and explore what we do at Coach Business School.
Whether you’re completely new to coaching or already qualified and looking to develop a specialism, we have training pathways including Positive Psychology Coaching, Alcohol-Free Performance Coaching, ADHD Coaching and the Coach MBA.
Explore our coach training: https://coachbusiness.school/
And don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.
Let’s do this.
Andy

What could a firefighter, a teacher and a marketing executive possibly have in common?
Their careers might look completely different, but their stories led them somewhere unexpected.
In this episode, I explore something I see time and time again in coaching: people going through challenging experiences and discovering that what they’ve been through might become the starting point for something much bigger.
And the story behind these three people is a brilliant example.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your own life experience could help someone else, or whether you have what it takes to become a coach, this episode might change the way you see your story.
What You'll Learn:
What these three very different people have in common

Why your life experience matters in coaching

How your past could shape your future

Why you don’t need to have everything figured out to become a coach

What can happen when you turn experience into contribution

Timestamps:
00:00 – 02:00 Three people, one unexpected connection
02:00 – 04:00 Where their stories led them
04:00 – 06:00 Turning experience into something more
06:00 – 08:00 Looking differently at your own story
08:00 – End Could coaching be your next chapter?
If this episode has got you thinking about training as a coach, come and explore what we do at Coach Business School.
If you’re completely new to coaching, our diploma programmes can take you from beginner through to qualified coach. If you’re already qualified, you can develop your skills through our specialist training or build the business side of your coaching through our Coach MBA.
Explore our coach training: https://coachbusiness.school/
And don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.
Let’s do this.
Andy

From individual development to some of the world's biggest organisations, coaching has come a long way. And there’s a fascinating reason why.
If you're already a coach, thinking about becoming one, or simply curious about where the profession is heading, this is one you'll want to hear.
What You'll Learn:
Why positive psychology matters to coaching

What helped change the perception of coaching

Why organisations are investing in coaching

Where the profession could be heading next

Why this is an exciting time to become a coach

Timestamps:
00:00 – 03:00 Positive psychology and coaching
03:00 – 05:00 A turning point for the profession
05:00 – 07:00 Coaching in the workplace
07:00 – 10:00 Why organisations are paying attention
10:00 – End The opportunity for coaches
If this episode has inspired you to train as a coach, you can explore our Diploma in Coaching & Positive Psychology, designed to take you from complete beginner through to becoming a qualified coach.
Already qualified? You can also explore our specialist training in Positive Psychology Coaching.
Discover our coach training: https://coachbusiness.school/
And don't forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.
Let's do this.
Andy

What could one of the world's most iconic figures possibly teach us about coaching?
More than you might think.
In this episode, I explore an unexpected connection that completely changes the way we might think about coaching, our experience, and the opportunities ahead of us.
If you've ever wondered whether it's too early, too late, or simply not the right time to become a coach, this conversation might give you a completely different perspective.
What You'll Learn:
A surprising lesson we can take from Sir David Attenborough

Why your experience could matter more than you realise

A different way to think about your future as a coach

Why coaching offers an opportunity unlike many other careers

The mindset that could change how you approach your coaching journey

Timestamps:
00:00 – 03:00 The surprising connection
03:00 – 05:00 Rethinking the traditional career path
05:00 – 08:00 A different perspective on experience
08:00 – 10:00 An advantage you may not have considered
10:00 – End The bigger opportunity in coaching
If this episode has inspired you to explore coaching, I'd love to invite you to discover the training available at Coach Business School.
Find out more: https://coachbusiness.school/
And don't forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.
Let's do this.
Andy

“Who am I to coach someone else when I haven’t got everything figured out myself?”
It’s one of the biggest barriers I see, both for people thinking about becoming a coach and for newly qualified coaches trying to put themselves out into the world.
We convince ourselves that we need to have the perfect life, the perfect career, the perfect story and all the answers before we’re qualified to help somebody else.
But after more than a decade of coaching, I’ve learned the opposite.
Real people want to work with real people.
In this episode, I explore why being perfectly imperfect can actually be one of your greatest assets as a coach. Your struggles, experiences and the obstacles you’ve overcome are part of what allows the right clients to see themselves in your story and connect with you.
You don’t need a perfectly polished story. You need the courage to own your story, share it and use it to help someone who might be where you once were.
What You’ll Learn:
Why you don’t need to be perfect to become a brilliant coach

How your struggles can become some of your greatest coaching assets

Why real people connect with authenticity rather than polished perfection

How sharing your story can help the right coaching clients find you

Why fear of not being “good enough” could be stopping you from making an impact

Timestamps:
00:00 – 03:00 Who am I to coach someone else?
03:00 – 06:00 Why people don’t want Photoshopped perfection
06:00 – 09:00 Turning your struggles into your greatest coaching asset
09:00 – 12:00 Why your story attracts the right people
12:00 – End Getting over yourself and having the courage to show up
If this episode has inspired you to explore coaching, I’d love to invite you to discover the training available at Coach Business School.
Whether you’re starting from scratch and want to become a qualified coach, looking to develop a specialist coaching skill set, or you’re already accredited and want to master the business and marketing side of coaching, there’s training designed to support your next step.
Explore Coach Business School: https://coachbusiness.school/
And don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.
Let’s do this.
Andy