Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:47:15 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2425486 en-gb © 2026 Management Futures: Coaching at the Heart yes a2e75f76-7887-5846-bd67-94ec0827e625 digital@managementfutures.co.uk Management Futures Learning episodic false At Management Futures we help individuals, teams and organisations to perform at their very best. As recognised experts in coaching and high performance, we offer a range of bespoke coaching and training programmes that close the gap between current and potential performance.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Management Futures Learning digital@managementfutures.co.uk https://storage.buzzsprout.com/zpoqzb0hyrcgecnj44xki8pgx79j?.jpg Coaching Qualifications in the Age of AI - with Hugh Reynolds and Pippa Gough For coaches in training, is AI a friend or foe?

]]> For coaches in training, is AI a friend or foe?

]]> Management Futures Learning Buzzsprout-18700025 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 2675 full false Coaching Mindset - with Tim Cox What does it mean to take on the 'Mindset' of a coach?  We're confident that time taken adjusting your approach will be time well spent.

Here's Tim Cox's take on why Coaching Mindset matters.

]]> What does it mean to take on the 'Mindset' of a coach?  We're confident that time taken adjusting your approach will be time well spent.

Here's Tim Cox's take on why Coaching Mindset matters.

]]> Management Futures Learning Buzzsprout-18595231 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 1808 full false Coaching, Wellbeing & Performance - with Shanara Hibbert In this episode, we're going to get to know one of the outstanding members of our Learning Community. That's Shanara Hibbert. Shanara is an Executive, Careers and Wellbeing Coach. She is a four-time National Triple Jump Championship medalist, she's a TEDx and keynote speaker. I know her because she a graduate of our ILM programme for Senior and Executive Level Coaches. And you may have seen her starring on our Youtube Channel - because Shanara presented a great online session for us - one of our Learning Labs - about tensions that crop up between 3 thngs we're deeply interested in:

COACHING,
WELLBEING, &
PERFORMANCE.

We'll pickup on those themes - and a whole lot more, in our chat. 
We really hope you enjoy it.
Very best,
Hugh

Hugh Reynolds
Head of Learner Experience & Engagement
Management Futures

]]> In this episode, we're going to get to know one of the outstanding members of our Learning Community. That's Shanara Hibbert. Shanara is an Executive, Careers and Wellbeing Coach. She is a four-time National Triple Jump Championship medalist, she's a TEDx and keynote speaker. I know her because she a graduate of our ILM programme for Senior and Executive Level Coaches. And you may have seen her starring on our Youtube Channel - because Shanara presented a great online session for us - one of our Learning Labs - about tensions that crop up between 3 thngs we're deeply interested in:

COACHING,
WELLBEING, &
PERFORMANCE.

We'll pickup on those themes - and a whole lot more, in our chat. 
We really hope you enjoy it.
Very best,
Hugh

Hugh Reynolds
Head of Learner Experience & Engagement
Management Futures

]]> Management Futures Learning Buzzsprout-18067520 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100 3472 full false Adaptive Leadership #4: Recommendations - with John Bull “What are the practical things we can take away, now, and do as Adaptive Leaders?”
That’s the heart of our latest conversation on Adaptive Leadership.

In this mini-series, MF’s John Bull and Hugh Reynolds explore what it takes to be effective at continually adapting: spotting when change is needed, mobilising people to respond and testing new approaches when the old ones fall short. It’s a timely reminder that in a world of disruption, uncertainty and shifting demands, effective leadership is as much about humility and experimentation as it is about authority.

Through the series we mention  the research of Ronald Heifetz and colleagues, and works by Jim Collins. You'll find more about them and other great sources of interest in our booklist: Adaptive Leadership - Bookshop.org

]]> “What are the practical things we can take away, now, and do as Adaptive Leaders?”
That’s the heart of our latest conversation on Adaptive Leadership.

In this mini-series, MF’s John Bull and Hugh Reynolds explore what it takes to be effective at continually adapting: spotting when change is needed, mobilising people to respond and testing new approaches when the old ones fall short. It’s a timely reminder that in a world of disruption, uncertainty and shifting demands, effective leadership is as much about humility and experimentation as it is about authority.

Through the series we mention  the research of Ronald Heifetz and colleagues, and works by Jim Collins. You'll find more about them and other great sources of interest in our booklist: Adaptive Leadership - Bookshop.org

]]> Management Futures Learning Buzzsprout-18055645 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0100 1350 full false Adaptive Leadership #3: Traps to Watch Out For - with John Bull "What traps can we fall into that stops us being an Adaptive Leader?"
That’s the heart of our latest conversation on Adaptive Leadership.

In this mini-series, MF’s John Bull and Hugh Reynolds explore what it takes to be effective at continually adapting: spotting when change is needed, mobilising people to respond and testing new approaches when the old ones fall short. It’s a timely reminder that in a world of disruption, uncertainty and shifting demands, effective leadership is as much about humility and experimentation as it is about authority.

Through the series we mention  the research of Ronald Heifetz and colleagues, and works by Jim Collins. You'll find more about them and other great sources of interest in our booklist: Adaptive Leadership - Bookshop.org

]]> "What traps can we fall into that stops us being an Adaptive Leader?"
That’s the heart of our latest conversation on Adaptive Leadership.

In this mini-series, MF’s John Bull and Hugh Reynolds explore what it takes to be effective at continually adapting: spotting when change is needed, mobilising people to respond and testing new approaches when the old ones fall short. It’s a timely reminder that in a world of disruption, uncertainty and shifting demands, effective leadership is as much about humility and experimentation as it is about authority.

Through the series we mention  the research of Ronald Heifetz and colleagues, and works by Jim Collins. You'll find more about them and other great sources of interest in our booklist: Adaptive Leadership - Bookshop.org

]]> Management Futures Learning Buzzsprout-18021533 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100 1419 full false Adaptive Leadership #2: Key Skills of an Adaptive Leader - with John Bull "What are the skills we should develop to master our response to change?"
That’s the heart of our latest conversation on Adaptive Leadership.

In this mini-series, MF’s John Bull and Hugh Reynolds explore what it takes to be effective at continually adapting: spotting when change is needed, mobilising people to respond and testing new approaches when the old ones fall short. It’s a timely reminder that in a world of disruption, uncertainty and shifting demands, effective leadership is as much about humility and experimentation as it is about authority.

Through the series we mention  the research of Ronald Heifetz and colleagues, and works by Jim Collins. You'll find more about them and other great sources of interest in our booklist: Adaptive Leadership - Bookshop.org

]]> "What are the skills we should develop to master our response to change?"
That’s the heart of our latest conversation on Adaptive Leadership.

In this mini-series, MF’s John Bull and Hugh Reynolds explore what it takes to be effective at continually adapting: spotting when change is needed, mobilising people to respond and testing new approaches when the old ones fall short. It’s a timely reminder that in a world of disruption, uncertainty and shifting demands, effective leadership is as much about humility and experimentation as it is about authority.

Through the series we mention  the research of Ronald Heifetz and colleagues, and works by Jim Collins. You'll find more about them and other great sources of interest in our booklist: Adaptive Leadership - Bookshop.org

]]> Management Futures Learning Buzzsprout-17982099 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0100 1026 full false Adaptive Leadership #1: Why This Matters - with John Bull “When do you stick to the plan – and when do you adapt?”
That’s the heart of our latest conversation on Adaptive Leadership.

In this first episode, MF’s John Bull and Hugh Reynolds explore what it takes to be effective at continually adapting: spotting when change is needed, mobilising people to respond and testing new approaches when the old ones fall short. It’s a timely reminder that in a world of disruption, uncertainty and shifting demands, effective leadership is as much about humility and experimentation as it is about authority.

During the show we mention the research of Ronald Heifetz and colleagues, and works by Jim Collins. You'll find more about them in our booklist: Adaptive Leadership - Bookshop.org

]]> “When do you stick to the plan – and when do you adapt?”
That’s the heart of our latest conversation on Adaptive Leadership.

In this first episode, MF’s John Bull and Hugh Reynolds explore what it takes to be effective at continually adapting: spotting when change is needed, mobilising people to respond and testing new approaches when the old ones fall short. It’s a timely reminder that in a world of disruption, uncertainty and shifting demands, effective leadership is as much about humility and experimentation as it is about authority.

During the show we mention the research of Ronald Heifetz and colleagues, and works by Jim Collins. You'll find more about them in our booklist: Adaptive Leadership - Bookshop.org

]]> Management Futures Learning Buzzsprout-17950566 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0100 1119 full false Simon Eastwood on Getting Leadership Skills to Stick Hello, and a very warm welcome to this podcast from Management Futures.  I'm Hugh Reynolds, head of digital learning - and in this series, I'm holding some informal conversations with my colleagues, associates and friends. They're all expert practitioners in fields related to - but not restricted to - coaching, culture and inclusive leadership development - all things that enable individuals, teams and organisations to thrive.

In this episode, we're going to get to know one of our outstanding people. He's Simon Eastwood, and he's head of Leadership Skills.

Simon is a true master in supporting Leaders and their teams to get from good to great. I wanted to find out how he goes about that, and explore together how he's a huge advocate of "LEARNING BY DOING". So we got together on the deck of the floating harbour studio boat in Bristol where we had a really insightful chat. I hope you enjoy listening to it, as much as we enjoyed making it.

If you'd like to explore more around this topic or other shared interests, do visit us at www.managementfutures.co.uk.  There, you can find lots more really useful content in our Resources section - INCLUDING the "My Feedback Planner" tool, and other cool things Simon, myself and the team here at MF have developed.

Until next time, take care.

]]> Hello, and a very warm welcome to this podcast from Management Futures.  I'm Hugh Reynolds, head of digital learning - and in this series, I'm holding some informal conversations with my colleagues, associates and friends. They're all expert practitioners in fields related to - but not restricted to - coaching, culture and inclusive leadership development - all things that enable individuals, teams and organisations to thrive.

In this episode, we're going to get to know one of our outstanding people. He's Simon Eastwood, and he's head of Leadership Skills.

Simon is a true master in supporting Leaders and their teams to get from good to great. I wanted to find out how he goes about that, and explore together how he's a huge advocate of "LEARNING BY DOING". So we got together on the deck of the floating harbour studio boat in Bristol where we had a really insightful chat. I hope you enjoy listening to it, as much as we enjoyed making it.

If you'd like to explore more around this topic or other shared interests, do visit us at www.managementfutures.co.uk.  There, you can find lots more really useful content in our Resources section - INCLUDING the "My Feedback Planner" tool, and other cool things Simon, myself and the team here at MF have developed.

Until next time, take care.

]]> Management Futures Learning Buzzsprout-17274138 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0100 1922 full false Tim Cox on Leading Effective Meetings Hello, and a very warm welcome to this podcast from Management Futures.
I'm Hugh Reynolds, head of digital learning - and in this series, I'm holding some informal short-form conversations with my colleagues, associates and friends. They're all expert practitioners in fields related to - but not restricted to - coaching, culture and inclusive leadership development - all things that enable individuals, teams and organisations to thrive.

In this episode, we're going to get to know one of our outstanding people: Tim Cox (https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/team/tim-cox).

But before we do - let me just mention that if you visit us at www.managementfutures.co.uk you can find lots more insightful content in our Resources section - INCLUDING a richly interactive video  based around the discussion I'm about to have. (Here's the direct link to that: https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/post/interactive-video-discover-the-art-of-effective-meetings )

Thanks for listening in!

]]> Hello, and a very warm welcome to this podcast from Management Futures.
I'm Hugh Reynolds, head of digital learning - and in this series, I'm holding some informal short-form conversations with my colleagues, associates and friends. They're all expert practitioners in fields related to - but not restricted to - coaching, culture and inclusive leadership development - all things that enable individuals, teams and organisations to thrive.

In this episode, we're going to get to know one of our outstanding people: Tim Cox (https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/team/tim-cox).

But before we do - let me just mention that if you visit us at www.managementfutures.co.uk you can find lots more insightful content in our Resources section - INCLUDING a richly interactive video  based around the discussion I'm about to have. (Here's the direct link to that: https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/post/interactive-video-discover-the-art-of-effective-meetings )

Thanks for listening in!

]]> Management Futures Learning Buzzsprout-16319626 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 1405 full false Dorota Porazka on Coaching, Curiosity and Readiness Hello, and a very warm welcome to this podcast from Management Futures.
I'm Hugh Reynolds, head of digital learning - and in this series, I'm holding some informal short-form conversations with my colleagues, associates and friends. They're all expert practitioners in fields related to - but not restricted to - coaching, culture and inclusive leadership development - all things that enable individuals, teams and organisations to thrive.

In this episode, we're going to get to know one of our outstanding people: Dorota Porazka (https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/team/dorota-porazka ).

But before we do - let me just mention that if you visit us at www.managementfutures.co.uk you can find lots more insightful content in our Resources section - INCLUDING a richly interactive video  based around the discussion I'm about to have.(Here's the direct link to that: https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/post/interactive-video-a-chat-with-dorota-porazka )

Thanks for listening in!

]]> Hello, and a very warm welcome to this podcast from Management Futures.
I'm Hugh Reynolds, head of digital learning - and in this series, I'm holding some informal short-form conversations with my colleagues, associates and friends. They're all expert practitioners in fields related to - but not restricted to - coaching, culture and inclusive leadership development - all things that enable individuals, teams and organisations to thrive.

In this episode, we're going to get to know one of our outstanding people: Dorota Porazka (https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/team/dorota-porazka ).

But before we do - let me just mention that if you visit us at www.managementfutures.co.uk you can find lots more insightful content in our Resources section - INCLUDING a richly interactive video  based around the discussion I'm about to have.(Here's the direct link to that: https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/post/interactive-video-a-chat-with-dorota-porazka )

Thanks for listening in!

]]> Management Futures Learning Buzzsprout-16319610 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 1439 full false Tony Betts on Contracting When I started hanging out with coaches, and being coached myself, it struck me that the human quality of the interaction - it's warmth and rapport - is so so important. For coaching to work we need a great chemistry between the coach and their client. But, then - when I trained as a coach, I was hit with this out-of-place word. A word that, to me, is quite cold - and actually a bit scary and off-putting. That daunting word is the word 'CONTRACTING'. Somehow, I want to come to terms with this troublesome term 'CONTRACT', so... 

I called up my main man Tony Betts - because he's a top coach, and he has a lifetime of really varied international business experience - he's not only agreed a good few contracts in his time - as with everything Tony turns his hand and mind to - he thinks deeply about the nature and necessity of contracting.

I really hope you enjoy the chat.
All the best
Hugh

Hugh Reynolds, Head of Digital at MF

]]> When I started hanging out with coaches, and being coached myself, it struck me that the human quality of the interaction - it's warmth and rapport - is so so important. For coaching to work we need a great chemistry between the coach and their client. But, then - when I trained as a coach, I was hit with this out-of-place word. A word that, to me, is quite cold - and actually a bit scary and off-putting. That daunting word is the word 'CONTRACTING'. Somehow, I want to come to terms with this troublesome term 'CONTRACT', so... 

I called up my main man Tony Betts - because he's a top coach, and he has a lifetime of really varied international business experience - he's not only agreed a good few contracts in his time - as with everything Tony turns his hand and mind to - he thinks deeply about the nature and necessity of contracting.

I really hope you enjoy the chat.
All the best
Hugh

Hugh Reynolds, Head of Digital at MF

]]> Management Futures Learning Buzzsprout-16139556 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1666 full false Tony Betts on Niche Coaching I was looking at some websites of my coaching colleagues, and I was getting quite curious about the content of online biographies - you know, those little bio pieces that appear on people's websites. Something about them felt a bit odd - and at odds with what I thought coaches got up to.

You see, when we're coaching - we're not supposed to be giving of our expertise - even if we've got that expertise. And yet in these online bios I'm seeing people reporting on their great experience or tremendous skills and interests within a certain industry or context. So what I'm wondering aloud is: as a coach, do I really need to niche?

To Niche or not to Niche. I know just the man for an exploratory chat about niches - and that's top international coach, Tony Betts!

We really hope you enjoy the conversation,
All the best
Hugh

Hugh Reynolds, Head of Digital at MF

If you'd like to skip forward to a point of interest - here are some timings:
2:55 What do we mean by 'niche coaching'?
5:20 Assuming I'm a good coach, does it matter what my background is? Is it good for the coachee to know about my expertise?
8:40 Is there some kind of 'useful forgetting' going on here, with the coach guarding against applying their contextual knowledge?
10:58 The importance of giving a client what they need - which may not be exactly what they've asked for. Be aware of what's being brought in to the interaction.
13:18 Understanding the client as an individual - their needs on the day - which can be distinct from understanding them in the wider context.
16:30 Our role in helping the client to better understand themselves.
18:30 Marketing ourselves to particular audiences - and how having a point of difference can help (depending on where we're starting from).
21:50 What's the common denominator in my work? An example niche Tony carved for himself: The Art of Not Doing.
23:22 Differentiating ourselves. Standing out from the crowd in an authentic sense.
24:20 Find out what the market wants. What are the problems people want help with?
26:40 The frequency of update and refresh for our bios. Giving elements from which the coach can be constructed!

A couple of examples of Tony's bios online: https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/team/tony-betts
https://www.loving-your-work.com/coach-tony-betts/

]]> I was looking at some websites of my coaching colleagues, and I was getting quite curious about the content of online biographies - you know, those little bio pieces that appear on people's websites. Something about them felt a bit odd - and at odds with what I thought coaches got up to.

You see, when we're coaching - we're not supposed to be giving of our expertise - even if we've got that expertise. And yet in these online bios I'm seeing people reporting on their great experience or tremendous skills and interests within a certain industry or context. So what I'm wondering aloud is: as a coach, do I really need to niche?

To Niche or not to Niche. I know just the man for an exploratory chat about niches - and that's top international coach, Tony Betts!

We really hope you enjoy the conversation,
All the best
Hugh

Hugh Reynolds, Head of Digital at MF

If you'd like to skip forward to a point of interest - here are some timings:
2:55 What do we mean by 'niche coaching'?
5:20 Assuming I'm a good coach, does it matter what my background is? Is it good for the coachee to know about my expertise?
8:40 Is there some kind of 'useful forgetting' going on here, with the coach guarding against applying their contextual knowledge?
10:58 The importance of giving a client what they need - which may not be exactly what they've asked for. Be aware of what's being brought in to the interaction.
13:18 Understanding the client as an individual - their needs on the day - which can be distinct from understanding them in the wider context.
16:30 Our role in helping the client to better understand themselves.
18:30 Marketing ourselves to particular audiences - and how having a point of difference can help (depending on where we're starting from).
21:50 What's the common denominator in my work? An example niche Tony carved for himself: The Art of Not Doing.
23:22 Differentiating ourselves. Standing out from the crowd in an authentic sense.
24:20 Find out what the market wants. What are the problems people want help with?
26:40 The frequency of update and refresh for our bios. Giving elements from which the coach can be constructed!

A couple of examples of Tony's bios online: https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/team/tony-betts
https://www.loving-your-work.com/coach-tony-betts/

]]> Management Futures Learning Buzzsprout-16139552 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1889 full false Tony Betts on Being and Doing I've got a lot on my plate. Lots of projects, lots of issues to resolve, lots of directions I want to develop in. There's a lot I need to get done. And through my work in and around coaching, I meet others who sound like they've got a lot to do too. But what happens when we shift that focus. Instead of just coaching around what we are DOING, what if we use coaching to explore what we are BEING?

(By the way, if you're new to Management Futures and what we get up to - I'll just mention that our work is about enabling leaders, teams, organisations and coaches - and that coaching is always at the very heart of what we do...)

Ahhhgghh! You see? I did it again! I'm telling you more about what we DO and less about who we really ARE!

It's high time I dialled up top international coach Tony Betts for todays exploratory conversation!

We really hope you enjoy it,
All very best
Hugh

Hugh Reynolds, Head of Digital at MF

]]> I've got a lot on my plate. Lots of projects, lots of issues to resolve, lots of directions I want to develop in. There's a lot I need to get done. And through my work in and around coaching, I meet others who sound like they've got a lot to do too. But what happens when we shift that focus. Instead of just coaching around what we are DOING, what if we use coaching to explore what we are BEING?

(By the way, if you're new to Management Futures and what we get up to - I'll just mention that our work is about enabling leaders, teams, organisations and coaches - and that coaching is always at the very heart of what we do...)

Ahhhgghh! You see? I did it again! I'm telling you more about what we DO and less about who we really ARE!

It's high time I dialled up top international coach Tony Betts for todays exploratory conversation!

We really hope you enjoy it,
All very best
Hugh

Hugh Reynolds, Head of Digital at MF

]]> Management Futures Learning Buzzsprout-16139515 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2233 full false Dr Peter Brown: Coaching at the Heart In my job I spend a lot of time talking to coaches - helping them to talk to each-other and the wider world. It's all about sharing great practice, developing the profession, & making coaching even more effective. It's fascinating, and it's often fun - but it's really only the start of the story; coaching is about the client's agenda - it's about the people we help. So what do they think about it? How has coaching really impacted their lives?

Hello! And a warm welcome to this podcast from Management Futures. If you're new to what we get up to - I'll just mention that our work is about enabling leaders, teams, organisations and coaches - and that coaching is always at the very heart of what we do.

My guest today is Doctor Peter Brown. Pete believes (just like we do, here at management futures!) that if you give people the time, space and expertise to grow, they will achieve *amazing* things.

Pete has got a fascinating career background in areas such as elite sport, and optimising performance, where he’s worked as a consultant in Organisational Development and People Management. He’s now assistant director of Organisational Development at a pretty huge NHS Wales organisation – that’s Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, and Pete started off by explaining to me how a health board, in Wales, can be 5 times bigger than a single NHS trust such as I’m familiar with in England. Aneurin Bevan covers several hospitals, primary care services and community health work across the county of Gwent.

So with his big role, in a big organisation, with big challenges– I wanted to find out about Pete and how - in his organisational context – he’s putting coaching - and his own coach skills training – to work. Let’s hear more from the man himself, Doctor Peter Brown.

We really hope you enjoy the conversation,
All very best
Hugh

Hugh Reynolds, Head of Digital at MF
https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/

PS: A great resource Pete mentions is this one from Michael Bungay-Stanier, author of 'The Coaching Habit' and 'The Advice Trap': https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_bungay_stanier_how_to_tame_your_advice_monster?language=en

PPS: If you'd like to know more about Pete's work around 'Innovation Under Pressure', he's written a short series of articles for our friends at Leaders in Sport - together with Dr Adrian Neal. You can read these here:

https://leadersinsport.com/performance-institute/articles/innovation-under-pressure-how-the-nhs-in-wales-has-enabled-its-people-to-thrive-during-the-pandemic-part-i/

https://leadersinsport.com/performance-institute/articles/innovation-under-pressure-how-the-nhs-in-wales-has-enabled-its-people-to-thrive-during-the-pandemic-part-ii/

https://leadersinsport.com/performance-institute/articles/innovation-under-pressure-how-the-nhs-in-wales-has-enabled-its-people-to-thrive-during-the-pandemic-part-iii/

]]> In my job I spend a lot of time talking to coaches - helping them to talk to each-other and the wider world. It's all about sharing great practice, developing the profession, & making coaching even more effective. It's fascinating, and it's often fun - but it's really only the start of the story; coaching is about the client's agenda - it's about the people we help. So what do they think about it? How has coaching really impacted their lives?

Hello! And a warm welcome to this podcast from Management Futures. If you're new to what we get up to - I'll just mention that our work is about enabling leaders, teams, organisations and coaches - and that coaching is always at the very heart of what we do.

My guest today is Doctor Peter Brown. Pete believes (just like we do, here at management futures!) that if you give people the time, space and expertise to grow, they will achieve *amazing* things.

Pete has got a fascinating career background in areas such as elite sport, and optimising performance, where he’s worked as a consultant in Organisational Development and People Management. He’s now assistant director of Organisational Development at a pretty huge NHS Wales organisation – that’s Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, and Pete started off by explaining to me how a health board, in Wales, can be 5 times bigger than a single NHS trust such as I’m familiar with in England. Aneurin Bevan covers several hospitals, primary care services and community health work across the county of Gwent.

So with his big role, in a big organisation, with big challenges– I wanted to find out about Pete and how - in his organisational context – he’s putting coaching - and his own coach skills training – to work. Let’s hear more from the man himself, Doctor Peter Brown.

We really hope you enjoy the conversation,
All very best
Hugh

Hugh Reynolds, Head of Digital at MF
https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/

PS: A great resource Pete mentions is this one from Michael Bungay-Stanier, author of 'The Coaching Habit' and 'The Advice Trap': https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_bungay_stanier_how_to_tame_your_advice_monster?language=en

PPS: If you'd like to know more about Pete's work around 'Innovation Under Pressure', he's written a short series of articles for our friends at Leaders in Sport - together with Dr Adrian Neal. You can read these here:

https://leadersinsport.com/performance-institute/articles/innovation-under-pressure-how-the-nhs-in-wales-has-enabled-its-people-to-thrive-during-the-pandemic-part-i/

https://leadersinsport.com/performance-institute/articles/innovation-under-pressure-how-the-nhs-in-wales-has-enabled-its-people-to-thrive-during-the-pandemic-part-ii/

https://leadersinsport.com/performance-institute/articles/innovation-under-pressure-how-the-nhs-in-wales-has-enabled-its-people-to-thrive-during-the-pandemic-part-iii/

]]> Management Futures Learning Buzzsprout-16139508 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1755 full false Marcia Bailey: Coaching at the Heart In my job I spend a lot of time talking to coaches - helping them to talk to each-other and the wider world. It's all about sharing great practice, developing the profession, & making coaching even more effective. It's fascinating, and it's often fun - but it's really only the start of the story; coaching is about the client's agenda - it's about the people we help. So what do they think about it? How has coaching really impacted their lives?

Hello! And a warm welcome to this podcast from Management Futures. If you're new to what we get up to - I'll just mention that our work is about enabling leaders, teams, organisations and coaches - and that coaching is always at the very heart of what we do.

My guest today is Marcia Bailey from the UK Sports Institute which delivers support services that enable sports and athletes to excel. In fact, over the last 20 years, the UK Sports Institute’s work has contributed to over 1000 British Paralympic and Olympic medals. I’ve come to know Marcia and her team really well because – just like Management Futures – they put coaching at the heart of what they do, and One of the ways they do that is to sponsor colleagues to achieve the ILM coaching qualifications that I help to run. But here, I’m jumping the gun. Let’s get set on the starting blocks for an insightful conversation about Marcia, her context and coaching.

We really hope you enjoy it,
All very best
Hugh

Hugh Reynolds, Head of Digital at MF

]]> In my job I spend a lot of time talking to coaches - helping them to talk to each-other and the wider world. It's all about sharing great practice, developing the profession, & making coaching even more effective. It's fascinating, and it's often fun - but it's really only the start of the story; coaching is about the client's agenda - it's about the people we help. So what do they think about it? How has coaching really impacted their lives?

Hello! And a warm welcome to this podcast from Management Futures. If you're new to what we get up to - I'll just mention that our work is about enabling leaders, teams, organisations and coaches - and that coaching is always at the very heart of what we do.

My guest today is Marcia Bailey from the UK Sports Institute which delivers support services that enable sports and athletes to excel. In fact, over the last 20 years, the UK Sports Institute’s work has contributed to over 1000 British Paralympic and Olympic medals. I’ve come to know Marcia and her team really well because – just like Management Futures – they put coaching at the heart of what they do, and One of the ways they do that is to sponsor colleagues to achieve the ILM coaching qualifications that I help to run. But here, I’m jumping the gun. Let’s get set on the starting blocks for an insightful conversation about Marcia, her context and coaching.

We really hope you enjoy it,
All very best
Hugh

Hugh Reynolds, Head of Digital at MF

]]> Management Futures Learning Buzzsprout-16139505 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1032 full false Angeline Cross: Coaching at the Heart In my job I spend a lot of time talking to coaches - helping them to talk to each-other and the wider world. It's all about sharing great practice, developing the profession, & making coaching even more effective. It's fascinating, and it's often fun - but it's really only the start of the story; coaching is about the client's agenda - it's about the people we help. So what do they think about it? How has coaching really impacted their lives?

Hello! And a warm welcome to this podcast from Management Futures. If you're new to what we get up to - I'll just mention that our work is about enabling leaders, teams, organisations and coaches - and that coaching is always at the very heart of what we do.

My guest today is Angeline Cross, a Human Resources Senior at Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK. Angeline has recently had some coaching from us. Whilst the content of a coaching conversations always remains confidential, Angeline has been really kind in giving us insight into the process of her coaching experience, and how she's been able to benefit from it. I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat.

We really hope you enjoy it,
All very best
Hugh

Hugh Reynolds, Head of Digital at MF

]]> In my job I spend a lot of time talking to coaches - helping them to talk to each-other and the wider world. It's all about sharing great practice, developing the profession, & making coaching even more effective. It's fascinating, and it's often fun - but it's really only the start of the story; coaching is about the client's agenda - it's about the people we help. So what do they think about it? How has coaching really impacted their lives?

Hello! And a warm welcome to this podcast from Management Futures. If you're new to what we get up to - I'll just mention that our work is about enabling leaders, teams, organisations and coaches - and that coaching is always at the very heart of what we do.

My guest today is Angeline Cross, a Human Resources Senior at Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK. Angeline has recently had some coaching from us. Whilst the content of a coaching conversations always remains confidential, Angeline has been really kind in giving us insight into the process of her coaching experience, and how she's been able to benefit from it. I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat.

We really hope you enjoy it,
All very best
Hugh

Hugh Reynolds, Head of Digital at MF

]]> Management Futures Learning Buzzsprout-16139500 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1127 full false Matt Driver: Coaching at the Heart I’m very curious about this thing we call coaching, and how it helps people on the journeys they take through their professional lives. Coaching itself is a professional practice, but how does it compare to other more well-known professions? What’s it like? What’s it not like? And… how do I get really good at it? Come join us, for a conversation with coaching at its heart.

Today’s guest is my close colleague Matt Driver (https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/team/matt-driver) – Management Futures' Head of Coach Skills Development - who leads our hugely successful Intensive Coaching Skills programme. I regularly chat with Matt, off-mic, drawing on his great experience as coach, consultant and author – and for the podcast recording I wanted to try something a bit different. So, in true coaching style I began by contracting with Matt about what this special conversation would be about and how we might structure it.

Have a listen-in, and hear how that went.

All very best
Hugh

Hugh Reynolds, Head of Digital at MF

PS: You can read more about the coach skills development programmes we mention here:

https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/become-a-coach/intensive-coaching-skills.

And here:

https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/become-a-coach/professional-qualifications

]]> I’m very curious about this thing we call coaching, and how it helps people on the journeys they take through their professional lives. Coaching itself is a professional practice, but how does it compare to other more well-known professions? What’s it like? What’s it not like? And… how do I get really good at it? Come join us, for a conversation with coaching at its heart.

Today’s guest is my close colleague Matt Driver (https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/team/matt-driver) – Management Futures' Head of Coach Skills Development - who leads our hugely successful Intensive Coaching Skills programme. I regularly chat with Matt, off-mic, drawing on his great experience as coach, consultant and author – and for the podcast recording I wanted to try something a bit different. So, in true coaching style I began by contracting with Matt about what this special conversation would be about and how we might structure it.

Have a listen-in, and hear how that went.

All very best
Hugh

Hugh Reynolds, Head of Digital at MF

PS: You can read more about the coach skills development programmes we mention here:

https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/become-a-coach/intensive-coaching-skills.

And here:

https://www.managementfutures.co.uk/become-a-coach/professional-qualifications

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