The Coach's Backpack

This week, Dr Rob Kemp, an expert on authenticity, tells us:Why he contemplates going nakedHow to get a quick start in a coaching engagementHow to identify someone who doesn’t value coaching early in your relationshipWhat emotional labour is and why it mattersWhat factors he uses to measure the impact of his coachingThe display rules of the coaching professionThe similarities between plumbers and coachesThe towering presence he would like to take with him and emulate The selection box that helps define the kind of coach you areWhy he feels  strong bond with people he’s never met... and much more.Find out more about Rob at linkedin.com/in/robmkempWant more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about RobRob is a qualified and experienced Coach, a Doctor of Coaching & Mentoring, (2021) holding an MSc in Coaching & Mentoring (2013), and a post-graduate certificate in coaching (2005). You can read more about Rob's doctoral research here.Coaching experience in life sciences, public sector, commercial organisations, higher education, not-for-profit and voluntary organisations.Rob is CEO of EngageCoach, and founder of Purple Patch Coaching. For contact details, LinkedIn might be useful: linkedin.com/in/robmkemp

This week, Sebastian Fox, a team coach, tells us:How he suggests you master the art of team coachingWhat team coaching isHow much 1-to-1 coaching is still included in team coachingHow confidentiality works for team coachingWhy he always takes someone else with himWhy it’s not all about location location locationWhy he’s not keen on 6-step guidesThe common causes of lack of effectiveness... and much more.Find out more about Seb at linkedin.com/in/sebastianfox and www.brownfoxconsultancy.comWant more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about SebSebastian is a qualified team and executive coach who works with leaders and teams to enable them to become more effective through helping them understand and address what’s getting in their way. He also works with individuals in creating greater impact in their business development efforts to grow their business over the long term. He is a director at brownfox consultancy and Head of Research at Team Coaching Studio, a developer of team coaches. Seb is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Coaching and Mentoring, researching how teams perceive their coaching sessions to be productive.linkedin.com/in/sebastianfoxE: sebastian@brownfoxconsultancy.comwww.brownfoxconsultancy.com

This week, Brendan Kelly, a property investment coach, tells us:Why you should be wary of those who love you the mostWhy nobody inspires himWhy property beats shares and business to invest inHow to find out what people do and do not knowHow much a property coach guides your portfolioWhat his tool for encouragement isHow to avoid “ready-fire-aim”Why the best market in the world for you to invest in is probably closer than you thinkWhy data is important but history should be ignored... and much more.Want more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about BrendanBrendan’s decades of property investment experience and expertise spans a multitude of property strategies including renovations, subdivisions, commercial developments, growth properties, positive cash flow deals, industrial properties and even vendor finance.Originally trained as a teacher of mathematics and science, Brendan has been able to easily translate what he’s learnt through investing in property into systems and approaches anyone can use.Brendan helped establish the renowned Results Mentoring Program and has since personally mentored over a thousand people in all aspects of property investing. Brendan co-authored the critically acclaimed property investing reference book The Real Deal: Property Invest Your Way to Financial Freedom, published in 2010 by Wright Books.Today, Brendan continues to focus on educating and supporting people on all aspects property investing and the Australian property market.

This week, Andy Bird, a leadership coach, tells us:Why he likes to keep it plain and simpleThe 3 stages of leadershipThe problem he sees most frequently in leadershipWhy it's not just about getting stuff doneWhat state of mind he thinks is keyWhat helps burst the bubble leaders are sometimes lost inHis favourite tool to identify the beliefs and skills that flourish in great leaders... and much more.Find out more about Andy at www.andybird.com and on linkedin.com.Want more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about AndyAndy BirdAndy Bird is an executive coach and mentor who provides support, challenge and guidance to help leaders flourish and succeed. He works with a diverse range of CEOs in charities, start-ups and larger corporates.As a leader himself, Andy’s early career at Unilever culminated in him leading their Marketing Academy, the group responsible for driving the development of their global marketing capabilities. He went on to co-found Brand Learning, a specialist consultancy that won many awards for its high levels of employee engagement. The company grew to a team of 170 people, with offices in London, New York and Singapore, before it was acquired by Accenture in 2017.Andy has been working as a coach for over 10 years. He obtained an MSc in Coaching and Behaviour Change at Henley Business School and is accredited as a Master Executive Coach by APECS. Andy has published two books – The Growth Drivers and The Inspired Leader – and he is currently conducting doctoral research into the roles that coaching and mentoring play for charity CEOs.www.andybird.com

This week, John Inge Hervik, an enterprise coach, tells us:Why he wouldn’t TAke his parentWhat he uses to spot patternsThe item that captures ideasWhy he wants to leave time out of his backpackWhy he wouldn't take his "parent" with him... and much more.Find out more about John Inge at https://norge.adventureswithagile.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/hervik/ Want more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about John IngeJohn Inge is an engaging solid systemic coach. He uses his knowledge and reflective practices to support organisations, teams and leaders to develop their game towards high performance. He has an array of approaches to pull from. His organisational systemic experience and training supports leaders, teams and organisations navigate the complex times we live in successfully. His whole hearted and genuine presence for the client creates an environment where enthusiasm and deep insights can emerge.

This week, Dr Andrea Kilpatrick, an executive coach, tells us:What Andrea’s research suggests exec leaders need the mostWhen new leaders should start coachingThe non-academic book to help you build your confidenceThe “security blanket” that Andrea would not want to take with herThe one tip to boost your confidence... and much more.Find out more about Andrea at andrea@kilpatrickexecutivecoaching.com and www.kilpatrickexecutivecoaching.comWant more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about AndreaDr Andrea Kilpatrick is an experienced executive coach working with senior leaders across all sectors. Andrea has a particular interest in transitions, confidence and leadership development. She is an accredited senior practitioner with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and is a trained coach supervisor. She has a doctorate in coaching from Oxford Brookes and an MSc in career management and coaching from Birkbeck, University of London. For more information, please contact Andrea at andrea@kilpatrickexecutivecoaching.com or www.kilpatrickexecutivecoaching.com

This week, Sarah Woodward, a divorce coach, tells us:The way that most people try to deal with divorceWhat the love language isHow to find an ideal partnerWhy people on "Married at First Sight" get it all wrongWhat a mood hoover is and why you should avoid themWhy you should regularly drop a G bomb... and much more.Find out more about Sarah at sarah-woodward.com, Instagram and Facebook.Want more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about Sarah WoodwardSarah Woodward is an award-winning divorce coach for women, helping them to get unstuck, let go of destructive thoughts and to rediscover who they are so that they can feel happier and stronger than ever before. It is her mission to empower women to believe that even though their future may be different, it can still be amazing. She helps her clients move on with their lives, let go of the past, and find the happiness again that they deserve, because she was that person broken by divorce, wasting years devastated, in therapy, with chronic depression, grieving and truly lost.Having found a passion that really helped her find herself again she beat chronic depression and fell in love with life again and using her corporate skills from senior roles in global brands such as Sony, she tapped into her change management and relationship management skills, to help her learn to embrace the change in her life, and to start to build new relationships.When a friend divorced several years ago, Sarah realised that there was still very little support for women going through this traumatic life changing event, and that she could use her training and experience to help them move on with their lives and leave behind the heartbreak to find happiness again.One of the first Accredited Breakup and Divorce Coach Practitioners in the UK and having been awarded the Most Influential Woman in divorce coaching by the Influential Businesswomen Awards in 2020, Sarah is a well-respected expert in her industry.Sarah's website: sarah-woodward.comSarah on Instagram: instagram.com/sarahwoodward_divorcecoachSarah on Facebook: facebook.com/sarahwoodwarddivorcecoach

This week, Sue Haswell, a laughter yoga coach, tells us:How to give yourself an internal massageWhat laughter yoga is (including a demo)How making laughter a default reaction helped Sue in a car crashWhy she hates bright flowers... and much more.Find out more about Sue at suehaswell.co.uk and at creativelaughter.co.ukWant more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about SueAlthough now a coach, trainer and therapist, Sue's main work used to be in the serious-sounding field of “corporate communications” and she's been using NLP to support communication and behaviour change since 1997. In 2011 Sue became a Laughter Yoga Leader, then a Laughter Facilitator, and finally a Laughter Yoga teacher – which means she teaches others to be Laughter Yoga Leaders. Now she aim's to inject a few Laughter Yoga principles into all her work – because the health benefits are incredible and the perspective change that laughter gives can be deeply transformative. Sue likes to stress that Laughter Yoga isn’t about humour, "it’s just laughter because it’s very good for us", she explains. Last week someone asked Sue, “Can you teach me Laughter Yoga if I’m not very flexible?”. “Yes," Sue replied, "Laughter Yoga doesn’t need flexibility”. "Oh good," they said, "I can’t make Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays".You can find Sue's website at suehaswell.co.uk and at creativelaughter.co.uk (which she set up back in 2012 to offer group coaching and training, and one-to-one work).Sue works in public and private sector organisations, training in coaching, mindfulness, NLP and Laughter Yoga to support stress management and creativity. Throughout Covid she's been working online with a number of blue-light organisations, including the police and NHS to support stress management and team building through laughter and mindfulness.

This week, Sorrel Roberts, a personal and professional development coach, tells us:How breathing is a unifying factor of religionsHow to turn off your inner chatWhy your experiences are based on predictionsHow some people slow down time to predict the futureWhy Sorrel gets cross about the idea of the lizard-chimp-human brain... and much more.Find out more about Sorrel at sorrelroberts.com and book a place on her upcoming 'Breath for coaches' workshop. Want more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about SorrelA professionally and academically accredited coach, passionate about harnessing the benefits of coaching to assist organisations and individuals in realising their potential. Sorrel brings to her work: experience within national and international organisations and extended experience of coaching and personal development.When she isn’t coaching Sorrel can be found learning new life lessons from her daughters.

This week, Emma Barnett, a dog behavioural coach from So Help Me Dog, tells us:The best approach to train a dogEmma's favourite treat is … and whether she would eat it herselfWhy she would take a human to accompany her rather than a dogA remarkable fact about dog litters coming from multiple fathers!How best to get something out of a dog’s mouth Whether a dog would actually rip a squirrel apart if it caught it... and much more.Find out more about Emma at sohelpmedog.co.uk.Want more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about EmmaEmma had a secret yearning to work with dogs for many years and had helped lots of friends with their dogs but it took getting her own puppy six years ago to push her into it.After years of training other people to do the things, Emma decided to do some training herself and has spent the last 4 years getting herself a brand new shiny qualification in Dog Behaviour with the highly respected COAPE International. Turns out, she is still training people to do the things, it’s just the things are furry with four legs and, generally, really quite cute. Emma is happy to work with any owner of any dog, of any age and background. For more info, you can contact Emma at:Email: info@sohelpmedog.co.ukWeb: https://www.sohelpmedog.co.uk/FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063761912803

This week, Lucinda Quigley, an exec coach who focuses on working parents from Talking Talent, tells us:The importance of authenticityWhat tool can help working parents really enjoy their lifeWhat factors are most helpful for parents returning to workWhy we should recreate our commute... and much more.Find out more about Lucinda on LinkedIn and at talking-talent.com.Want more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about LucindaLucinda is a warm and energetic professional coach who draws on 15 years of commercial experience as well as the experience of being a Mum to two primary age children. As Head of Working Parents at Talking Talent her coaching focus is on effecting positive change and using a variety of tools to help coachees find fulfilment and happiness in their busy lives.

This week, John Perry, therapeutic coach, tells us:Which book underpins his thinking on the different levels of coachingHow I can make you depressed but WE can lift your moodWhich wise man's sayings, such as "There are very few things in life that are both easy and worth doing", guide himWhat a tree and a client wanting to leave their marriage have in common... and much more.Find out more about John on Linkedin.Want more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about JohnFreelance Wellbeing Consultant, Counsellor, Coach, Speaker, Facilitator and Supervisor.John Perry has over thirty years’ experience of working in personal development, as a teacher, college lecturer, police trainer, student counsellor, coach, mentor, university senior lecturer and pastoral tutor.  His passion is in offering coaching to help groups and individuals to develop the confidence and motivation that comes from having high self-worth and a sense of purpose and direction. Until recently, John was a Principal Teaching Fellow at a leading Russel Group University, and he remains a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He is a regular speaker at international conferences, including the International Conference of the Association for Coaching. John was the 2017 ‘Speaker of the Year’ for the Academy for Chief Executives, Vistage’s ‘Rising Star’ for 2018 and winner of SUSU’s ‘Most Engaging Lecturer’ award for 2020.John has particular expertise in the areas of Psychological Wellbeing, Stress Management & Resilience Values Exploration, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Promoting Unconditional Self-Acceptance.John can be contacted via Linkedin.

Like many of you, THE COACH'S BACKPACK podcast is taking a well-earned break for summer and will be back in a couple of weeks with more top-notch guests.In the meantime, we thought it would be fun to turn the tables on you for a change.So join us this week to:Create a 20-word description for your style of coaching, andAnswer our challenging questions of what you would take with you on a fictional coaching gig.Want more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.com

This week, Mat Hayes, a mental health coach, tells us:Who is always trying to sabotage his thinkingWhat technique he always keeps to handWhy his younger self helps him talk kindlyHow a silent companion would make him a better coach... and much more.Find out more about Mat at Mat-Hayes.co.ukWant more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about MatMat has had the pleasure of a varied and exciting career in technology and change over the last 20 years. In this time,he has worked many amazing people, and has been privileged to have been part of some extraordinarily successful start-ups.He has had roles on all levels from geeky developer, to CTO and Executive coach.Having struggled with his mental health at various points in his career, his focus now as a Mental Fitness coach.Helping people to take away thoughts of ‘Not being good enough’ allowing them to build resilience and strength their life and relationships.As co-founder of Humble Associates, he works with organisations to bring humility, creativity, and playfulness to the workplace.You can find out more about Mat here: https://Mat-Hayes.co.ukhttps://humble.associates/

This week, Jim Wyllie, an agile coach, tells us:Why Jim is no longer on my Christmas card listWhat would mean Jim isn't doing his jobWhich two items he considers to be one (hint: it's not the Spice Girls)Why he wouldn't take his wife as a companionWhy he should have a Super Sticky post-it on his lycra-clad arse (and he has a special pull motion to stop any curling)Which tool he considers to be evil because it kills communication ... but which is loved by big organisations... and much more.Find out more about Jim at https://jimwyllie.comWant more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about JimJim Wyllie is a personal and business coach, and trainer. He specialises in helping organisations develop strategy and to transform the way they deliver, focussing them on identifying the needs of the customer, and on working collaboratively to meet those needs. Jim is a qualified personal coach, and has a number of industry recognised Agile certifications. Jim has also published a book: Scrum 101 (which answers the most frequently asked questions about Agile with Scrum).

This week, Amaranatho from Playful Monk discusses supervision and tells us:Which book (written in an old language) can help you understand yourself betterWhy a lack of congruence is a sinHow play and being a monk go hand in handThe difference between chanting and singingWhat the playful monk approach isWhich of the amazing people he has met in the past he would take alongWhat more support coaches need on top of supervision... and much more.Find out more about Amaranatho at playfulmonk.netWant more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about AmaranathoAs a mindfulness-based executive, agile mindset coach, scrum master; Amaranatho supports executives, leaders and teams to stay calm and connected in complex situations using the PlayfulMonk approach he developed. He was a Buddhist monk for 15 years, has a degree in AI and is an accredited coaching supervisor and coaches at the senior practitioner level of the EMCC.https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaranatho/http://www.playfulmonk.net

This week, Kasey Corsello, an integrative life and entrepreneur coach, tells us:How a book and a 5 year old stopped her being like a scared cat looking out of a window in RomeThe importance of vulnerabilities, courage and vision (and living our dreams)What makes her cry and might make her dad combustwhy kids these days don’t know how lucky they are!Who trumps the Obamas to be her companion of choice ... because they are more compassionate!how a drummer crushed her dream (but it’s not over yet)... and much more.Find out more about Kasey at kaseycorsello.comWant more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about KaseyKasey Corsello is an integrative life and entrepreneur coach. She is a catalyst for passion and purpose focusing on the human side of entrepreneurship so that her clients shift their businesses and lives from surviving to thriving. She is owner of Kasey Corsello, Integrative Coaching and co-Owner and founder (with her spouse extraordinaire, Vincent) of Corsello Butcheria, a whole-animal, Italian-style butcher shop in Easthampton, Massachusetts, USA.She is also an economic development program coordinator. When not running her businesses, coaching clients, and supporting small businesses, she is mom to two amazing children, two dogs, two cats and nine chickens.

This week, Madeleine Lankston, a grief coach, tells us:Whether you can truly understand grief until you've experienced it yourselfHow you can work with grief without it affecting youDifferent types of grief one might have to coachThe concept of a heart with earsWhy she will always wear headphones when coaching people onlineHow laughter might be used in grief coaching... and much more.Find out more about Madeleine on LinkedIn or Twitter.Want more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about MadeleineMadeleine is using Coaching to help people with Grief, Loss & Change. Many people still only associate grief with bereavement, however we can experience the feelings of grief from many other losses and changes in life such as divorce, redundancy, changes to career, work, business, our health and from many other life experiences. Grief and how we feel with loss and change is unique to us and Madeleine is creating and holding a space that enables people to open up and talk honestly about what has happened and how they are feeling. Within coaching we all know the power of truly feeling listened to and heard! Madeleine works with people to help them move forward with their loss in a way that is right for them. She also helps with grief in the work space as loss, grief and change is felt in all areas of our life and not just experienced at home. You can connect with Madeleine on LinkedIn or Twitter. She is updating and frequently creating changes on her website and invites you to regularly check it for help with grief, loss and change. You can also connect with Madeleine in The C Hub, an online meeting and community for people interested in coaching, wellbeing, learning and development.

This week, Belinda Griffin, a book coach from Smart Authors Lab, tells us:How to implement her 5Cs approach to selling booksWhether the Foo Fighters can help you sell your first 1,000 copiesWhy Dexter would go in her backpackWhat attitude kills success... and much more.Download your free guide 7 Steps To Grow Your Author Platform and follow Belinda on YouTube. For clarity, in January 2021 Eddie Izzard ran 31 Marathons on a treadmill at Riverside Studios in London and performed 31 Live Shows in 31 days. All to raise money for charity. What a legend! Belinda's top 3 Eddie sketches are:Covered in bees https://youtu.be/CYuvLSFFaloCake or Death? https://youtu.be/unkWbEmtYXsDo you have a flag? https://youtu.be/_9W1zTEuKLYAnd the one David mentioned is Death Star Canteen: https://youtu.be/xxX7QCll3ocWant more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about Belinda GriffinBelinda K Griffin is a Book Marketing Coach and Author Publicity Expert. Belinda helps authors of all kinds launch and market their books with impact, so they can grow a thriving community of engaged readers and sell more books. Growing a loyal readership and securing publicity through authentic relationship building and outreach is at the heart of everything she teaches.

This week, Mark Asquith, podcast coach from Captivate, tells us:Why it’s good to be like Leia and the droids at the end of Empire Strikes BackHow to keep energised and fuel your willpowerThe first steps podcasters should takeWhy perfection shouldn’t be our goal... and much more.Find out more about Mark at RebelBaseMedia.io, MarkAsquith.com, Twitter.com/MrAsquith, Facebook.com/MrAsquith and Instagram.com/MrAsquith.Want more?Subscribe to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming episodes, free goodies, special editions (and out-takes!) and much more.Check out previous episodes at thecoachsbackpack.comMore about MarkMark Asquith is a serial entrepreneur who has built several globally successful businesses since he quit his real job in 2005.Billed as the U.K. podcast expert, Mark is CEO & co-founder of Rebel Base Media, a podcast tech and strategy company that owns Captivate.fm, Poductivity, Podcast Websites, Podcast Success Academy & Rebel Base Studios and is well known as an insightful, thought-provoking and actionable podcast industry keynote speaker.He's a wildly approachable Brit, Star Wars/DC Comics geek and believes that good business starts with being good to people.