Coaching and The F Word Sun, 24 May 2026 07:05:12 -0400 https://coachingandthefword.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2026 Coaching and The F Word yes 95c985de-d1b4-57e1-87d7-d0c87406692d Andrew Weakford & John Ferguson serial false Coaching and The F Word is a straight-talking podcast about the moments that shape our lives, careers, confidence, and leadership.

Hosted by two experienced coaches and former accountants — Andrew Weakford, specialising in midlife transformation and John Ferguson, in finance leadership — this podcast explores the real stories behind growth, change, and stepping up. Each episode tackles a different “F word” that shows up in life and work: from First Steps, Failure, Fear, and Feedback to Future, Framing, and beyond.

This isn’t theory. It’s practical, honest conversation grounded in lived experience — what it really takes to move forward when things feel uncertain, uncomfortable, or stuck.

Whether you're a mid-career professional, an aspiring finance leader, or simply someone navigating change, you’ll find insights you can actually use:

·       How to build confidence and take action

·       How to handle failure and reframe setbacks

·       How to give and receive feedback effectively

·       How to develop a growth mindset in your career

·       How to step into leadership with clarity and intent

Expect real conversations, relatable stories, and coaching insights that help you think differently — and act with purpose.

If you're ready to stop overthinking and start moving forward, this podcast is for you.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Coaching, First-steps, Fear, Failure, Future, Framing, Feedback, Confidence, Midlife, Leadership, Growth, Transformation. Andrew Weakford & John Ferguson https://storage.buzzsprout.com/h83m6s5r5hqetn41seauw8eaiqnf?.jpg Coaching and The F Word Andrew Weakford John Ferguson Episode 4 - Future Episode 4 - Future The future is something we all think about… but rarely stop to intentionally design.

In this episode of Coaching and the F Word, we explore how the future isn’t something that simply happens to us — it’s something we actively shape through the decisions we make, the risks we take, and the conversations we’re willing to have.

We talk about why so many people drift into a future they never consciously chose, the tension between comfort today and possibility tomorrow, and how coaching helps create the space to think differently.

This episode isn’t about predicting what’s next. It’s about asking better questions about where you’re going — and whether it’s really where you want to be.

We'd love to have your feedback. This is a first-step for us and we're learning along the way.

]]> The future is something we all think about… but rarely stop to intentionally design.

In this episode of Coaching and the F Word, we explore how the future isn’t something that simply happens to us — it’s something we actively shape through the decisions we make, the risks we take, and the conversations we’re willing to have.

We talk about why so many people drift into a future they never consciously chose, the tension between comfort today and possibility tomorrow, and how coaching helps create the space to think differently.

This episode isn’t about predicting what’s next. It’s about asking better questions about where you’re going — and whether it’s really where you want to be.

We'd love to have your feedback. This is a first-step for us and we're learning along the way.

]]> John Buzzsprout-19127072 Sun, 24 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1711 1 4 full false Episode 3 - Fear Episode 3 - Fear Fear is something we don’t often talk about it in our careers — but it shapes more decisions than we realise. 

In this episode of Coaching and the F Word, we explore the quiet, often hidden force behind hesitation, self-doubt, and staying in our comfort zones.

Fear of stepping up. Fear of being visible. Fear of getting it wrong. 

This conversation unpacks how fear shows up — not loudly, but subtly — in the moments that matter most. From avoiding opportunities… to holding back in meetings… to questioning whether we’re really ready, because growth doesn’t begin when fear disappears. It begins when you choose to move forward anyway.

We'd love to have your feedback. This is a first-step for us and we're learning along the way.

]]> Fear is something we don’t often talk about it in our careers — but it shapes more decisions than we realise. 

In this episode of Coaching and the F Word, we explore the quiet, often hidden force behind hesitation, self-doubt, and staying in our comfort zones.

Fear of stepping up. Fear of being visible. Fear of getting it wrong. 

This conversation unpacks how fear shows up — not loudly, but subtly — in the moments that matter most. From avoiding opportunities… to holding back in meetings… to questioning whether we’re really ready, because growth doesn’t begin when fear disappears. It begins when you choose to move forward anyway.

We'd love to have your feedback. This is a first-step for us and we're learning along the way.

]]> John Buzzsprout-19127057 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:00:00 +0100 1627 1 3 full false Episode 2 - Failure Episode 2 - Failure Failure is a word most of us avoid — but one that quietly shapes our confidence, our decisions, and ultimately, our leadership.

In this episode of Coaching and the F Word, we explore what failure really means — beyond the label, beyond the emotion, and beyond the fear that often holds us back.

From the pressure of perfectionism to the reality of leadership, we unpack why high performers struggle with failure — and how reframing it can unlock growth, resilience, and real progress. This isn’t about celebrating failure. It’s about understanding it. Learning from it. And not letting it define you.

We'd love to have your feedback. This is a first-step for us and we're learning along the way.

]]> Failure is a word most of us avoid — but one that quietly shapes our confidence, our decisions, and ultimately, our leadership.

In this episode of Coaching and the F Word, we explore what failure really means — beyond the label, beyond the emotion, and beyond the fear that often holds us back.

From the pressure of perfectionism to the reality of leadership, we unpack why high performers struggle with failure — and how reframing it can unlock growth, resilience, and real progress. This isn’t about celebrating failure. It’s about understanding it. Learning from it. And not letting it define you.

We'd love to have your feedback. This is a first-step for us and we're learning along the way.

]]> John Buzzsprout-19127036 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1209 1 2 full false Episode 1 - First-steps Episode 1 - First-steps Every meaningful change begins the same way. Not with a big decision. Not with a fully formed plan. But with a first step.

In this opening episode of Coaching and the F Word, we explore First-steps—the small, often unseen moments where growth actually begins. Because first steps rarely feel significant when we take them. They feel uncertain, quiet and sometimes uncomfortable. This conversation also explores why taking the first step can feel harder than the hundredth and how hesitation, self-doubt, and overthinking show up right at the start.

If you’ve been circling something—an idea, a decision, a change—and haven’t quite moved yet, this episode is for you. Because progress doesn’t begin with certainty. It begins with a first step…..just like this new podcast! 

We'd love to have your feedback. This is a first-step for us and we're learning along the way.

]]> Every meaningful change begins the same way. Not with a big decision. Not with a fully formed plan. But with a first step.

In this opening episode of Coaching and the F Word, we explore First-steps—the small, often unseen moments where growth actually begins. Because first steps rarely feel significant when we take them. They feel uncertain, quiet and sometimes uncomfortable. This conversation also explores why taking the first step can feel harder than the hundredth and how hesitation, self-doubt, and overthinking show up right at the start.

If you’ve been circling something—an idea, a decision, a change—and haven’t quite moved yet, this episode is for you. Because progress doesn’t begin with certainty. It begins with a first step…..just like this new podcast! 

We'd love to have your feedback. This is a first-step for us and we're learning along the way.

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