About the Donna Higgs-Ward:

I am Donna, a coach, mentor, facilitator and trainer and I love designing, developing and leading impactful learning experiences that achieve tangible results.

I’ve experienced the good, the bad and the ugly of workplace leadership and management, I truly understand the impact it has for everyone involved. That’s why I am so passionate about developing emotionally intelligent leaders, teams and workplaces. When we build our awareness about who we are, how we show up, and the impact we have on those around us, we open up choices to build on our strengths, embrace our challenges, and achieve our aspirations.

I think humans are pretty awesome – it’s probably why I have always been passionate about people development throughout my 25yr+ career – we have this super power we can tap into at will; the ability to learn. Through our learning superpowers we can grow, develop, achieve and succeed in even the most challenging of situations. That’s exactly what I help you to unlock!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ward-higgs-miol-mcmi-8194a969/

Website: https://learningpartnersolutions.com/

About the episode:
In this episode of the Courageous Coach podcast, Melissa and Donna Ward-Higgs explore the themes of learning, personal development, and the courage it takes to build meaningful connections in the coaching profession. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence, the role of personal growth in professional success, and how their shared experiences have shaped their coaching journeys.

The conversation emphasizes the significance of self-awareness and the impact of one's presence in the coaching space, ultimately highlighting the transformative power of courage in both personal and professional realms. In this engaging conversation, Melissa and Donna explore the intricate balance between coaching and supervision, emphasizing the importance of personal development for coaches.

They discuss the evolving landscape of coaching in the context of AI and the significance of humanity in the profession. The dialogue delves into the continuous journey of courage, the role of intentionality and awareness, and how curiosity and vulnerability are essential components of courageous acts. Ultimately, they highlight that courage is not an inherent trait but something that can be cultivated through awareness and choice.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Courageous Coaching

05:00 - The Power of Learning and Development

15:02 - The Role of Personal Development in Coaching

20:01 - Evolving as a Coach: From Theory to Practice

25:49 - The Importance of Personal Development in Coaching

27:41 - The Impact of AI on Coaching and Humanity

30:54 - Courage: A Continuous Journey

38:31 - Curiosity and Vulnerability as Courageous Acts

45:56 - Recognizing and Cultivating Inner Courage

You can find out more about the work I do to help coaches be more courageous with their clients, their business and their lives by:

Visiting my website - https://www.melissahague.com/courageous-coaches

Connect with me on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/melissa-hague

Sign up to my mailing list here - https://mailinglistsignup.melissahague.com/landing-page-8347

Or, If you’d like chat about all thing’s courage, then you can book a chat with me here - https://calendly.com/melissahague/let-s-talk

About the Gayle Tong:

With my roots in retail, it’s the 20 years’ experience working in a retail environment that has made me the pragmatic, realistic coach I am today.

I’ve been a qualified coach since 2017, along with this, my background in learning & development, means I love understanding what makes people tick.

My style of coaching is informal, it’s conversational and it’s all about you. I’m not all about models and theory, although I do believe they have their time & place.

I’m a big believer in taking small courageous actions that move you forward to achieving your goals. And as your coach, I will always encourage you to be more courageous, to pull up your big pants to take action, because without action nothing changes.

Overall, where confidence building is concerned, I love to have an impact on those beliefs you have about what you think you can & cannot do, so that you can become the best confident, authentic version of you.

Links:

• https://www.enrichmentcoaching.co.uk/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayletong/
• https://www.instagram.com/enrichment_coaching/

About the episode:
In this episode of the Courageous Coach podcast, host Melissa engages with Gail Tong, a confidence-building coach, to explore the themes of authenticity, courage, and personal development in coaching. Gail shares her journey from retail to coaching, emphasizing the importance of understanding oneself to build confidence.

The conversation delves into the concept of courageous coaching, the significance of finding one's coaching style, and the ongoing journey of learning and growth in the coaching profession. They discuss the interplay between courage and vulnerability, and how these elements shape the coaching experience for both the coach and the client. In this conversation, Gayle and Melissa explore the themes of vulnerability, courage, self-compassion, and the realities of running a coaching business. They discuss the importance of support systems, the practice of self-compassion, and the continuous journey of building confidence.

The dialogue emphasizes the significance of authenticity in coaching relationships and the necessity of leaning into courage during both peaks and troughs in business. They also touch on the value of mentoring and the shared experiences that enrich these relationships, ultimately highlighting that everyday courage is essential for both coaches and clients.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Confidence Coaching

02:55 - The Journey to Confidence Building

05:49 - Courageous Coaching: Stretching Beyond Comfort

14:58 - The Role of Courage in Coaching

25:54 - The Power of Vulnerability in Courage

27:30 - Self-Compassion as a Practice

31:20 - The Importance of Authenticity in Coaching

42:30 - Everyday Courage in Coaching

You can find out more about the work I do to help coaches be more courageous with their clients, their business and their lives by:

Visiting my website - https://www.melissahague.com/courageous-coaches

Connect with me on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/melissa-hague

Sign up to my mailing list here - https://mailinglistsignup.melissahague.com/landing-page-8347

Or, If you’d like chat about all thing’s courage, then you can book a chat with me here - https://calendly.com/melissahague/let-s-talk

About the Michelle Gooding:

Michelle is an experienced former GP turned Coach. She is a coach for the Joyful Doctor, a national Coaching organisation specialising in doctors' wellbeing and has her own coaching business, The GP Coach. Michelle now coaches and supports overworked and overstretched doctors helping them avoid burnout and do the work they love. She also works with doctors who are recovering from burnout, helping them to transform their experience of burnout into sustainable wellbeing

Website: www.thegpcoach.co.uk

The ‘Blob Tree’ tool: https://www.blobtree.com/

About the episode:

In this episode of the Courageous Coaching podcast, Melissa and Michelle discuss the journey of transitioning from a GP to a coach specializing in doctors' wellbeing. They explore the importance of courage in coaching, the challenges of marketing oneself, and the creative techniques that can enhance the coaching experience. Michelle shares her insights on personal development, intuition, and the ripple effect of courage in both her life and the lives of her clients. The conversation emphasizes the ongoing nature of courage-building and the human connection that is central to effective coaching.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Courageous Coaching

02:53 - The Journey from GP to Coaching

06:00 - Courageous Marketing and Visibility

08:57 - The Role of Courage in Personal Development

12:01 - Intuition and Courage in Coaching

14:52 - Creative Techniques in Coaching

18:08 - The Impact of Courage on Coaching Style

21:04 - Looking Forward: Future Courageous Steps

24:09 - The Ripple Effect of Courage

27:00 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

You can find out more about the work I do to help coaches be more courageous with their clients, their business and their lives by:

Visiting my website - https://www.melissahague.com/courageous-coaches

Connect with me on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/melissa-hague

Sign up to my mailing list here - https://mailinglistsignup.melissahague.com/landing-page-8347

Or, If you’d like chat about all thing’s courage, then you can book a chat with me here - https://calendly.com/melissahague/let-s-talk