In this episode, Glyn Fussell is joined by Dame Sally Dicketts, former Chief Executive of Activate Learning, leadership coach and experienced values-led leader, to explore what it really means to coach leaders well.

Leadership can be rewarding, but it can also be lonely. Behind the responsibility, decision-making and expectations, leaders are often carrying significant emotional load while navigating uncertainty, complexity and constant change. Coaching can provide a rare confidential space to step back, think honestly and explore not only what a leader is doing, but how they are showing up.

Drawing on their experiences of both leadership and coaching, Glyn and Sally explore the importance of trust, challenge, listening and human connection – and why good leadership coaching is about much more than simply solving the problem in front of you.

What You'll Learn:

• Why leadership can feel lonely – and the role coaching can play in creating space to think

• How coaches can balance compassion, challenge and honest reflection

• Why the emotional load of leadership matters

• The importance of exploring the "how" of leadership, not just the "what"

• How coaches can help leaders recognise patterns, blind spots and the shadow they cast

• Why listening, vulnerability and acknowledging anxiety can be powerful leadership practices

• The difference between coaching and mentoring when working with senior leaders

• What leaders can do to get the most from a coaching relationship

• Why chairs and CEOs can benefit from coaching in different ways

Ultimately, the conversation comes back to a simple but powerful idea: effective leadership coaching combines compassion with challenge – and honesty with kindness.

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In this episode, Glyn Fussell is joined by coach and leadership development expert Jane Senior as they dive into the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and coaching.

From AI-powered tools that enhance self-reflection to ethical questions about replacing/balancing the human connection, they explore how technology is capable of reshaping the coaching landscape.

Whether you are a professional coach, leader, or simply curious about personal growth, this conversation unpacks what AI could mean for the future of human development.

What You'll Learn:

• How AI is currently being used in coaching and personal development
• The benefits and limitations of AI-driven coaching tools
• Why human connection still matters in a tech-driven world
• Ethical considerations around using AI
• Practical ways coaches can integrate AI into their practice

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Resource Material from Jane Senior

My personal reflection

Courage to be human

Understanding AI

In this rich and reflective episode, Glyn Fussell is joined by Oasis co-Director, Marion Ragaliauskas, for a deep conversation about Working with Life Stories in coaching.

Stories shape how we understand ourselves and others. But often, we only tell the surface version, the polished script. This episode invites you to explore the deeper, sometimes hidden narratives that influence our identity, choices, and leadership. Glyn and Marion unpack how life stories can become a powerful resource for transformation, insight, and agency in coaching.

Extra resources:

Book: New Passages – mapping your life across time, by Gail Sheehy

Book: Phases: The spiritual rhythms of adult life by Bernard Lievegoed

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