The Coaching UnpACT Podcast

In this episode, Rachael and Hazel explore high performance in high demand situations, connecting it to leadership and strategies for supporting teams to avoid burnout.
They discuss how high demand is essential for high performance, but high demand makes psychological flexibility even more critical. This flexibility and our ability to adapt to changing contexts and challenges is key to managing both crisis situations and everyday cognitive demands.
This episode is perfect for anyone interested in how to avoid “tripping themselves up” and avoiding burnout in high demand, high performance situations.
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In this episode, Hazel and Rachael explore what it means to use coaching skills in a leadership context. They discuss how important it is to bust leadership myths; and see leadership as a process of motivating other people by shaping beliefs, values, and understandings, rather than just telling people what to do.
They explore some common leadership challenges, and offer concrete examples of coaching skills for leaders. They draw on resources such as the Coaching Through Burnout book - a fantastic resource to learn more if this episode whets your appetite!
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Happy New Year!! Here’s a book related episode to kick-start your professional development in 2026.
Rachael and Hazel discussed their professional and personal development goals for 2026, with a particular focus on self-compassion, climate, and emotional intelligence, through various books and resources.
They explore topics including compassion-focused therapy, neurodiversity, and relational frame theory, while also discussing the importance of climate coaching and cultural competence in their practices.
This episode is a chance to nerd out and inspire your own learning for the coming year.
Perfect for anyone looking for a bit of inspiration and a reflection on your own continuing professional and personal development strategy.
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In this episode, Rachael and Hazel start by thinking about what emotions are, where they come from, and how we might respond to them in the most helpful way.
This includes the common link between strong, challenging emotions like anger and the things that are meaningful and important to us (i.e. our values). They discuss how simple techniques can help us notice and name emotions, and to sit with them to reduce the powerfulness of those emotions.
They also discuss how we can relate to and express our emotions in ways that are more workable, especially when we feel strong and difficult emotions.
Watch this space for auditions for the punk band ‘Riot Coaches’!!
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In this episode, Rachael and Hazel turn their attention to how we can lead through challenge and change. When a challenge shows up, psychological safety is really important for individuals, but it can also help leaders think about what others need and how to navigate challenges most effectively.
Hazel and Rachael explore how things can ramp up when we don’t feel safe, resulting in more difficult or critical thoughts just at a time when compassion and inner safety are crucial. They discuss and share examples from their lives and their work.
If you’re interested in how to lead through change and challenging times - for you, for your team, or for your clients - then this episode is for you.


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.coachingunpact.com