Episode 5: Why I love my coaching career - with Ros Toynbee

Episode 7: Why I love coaching - With John Towers

Introducing guest and episode In this episode, Charlie meets John Towers, head at Barrowhills Primary School in Surrey, and twice qualified coach. John has been an advocate for coaching in schools for many years and has managed many coaching related initiatives. Together they talk about the opportunities for coaching within schools, for the benefit of pupils, teachers and leaders Main Topics Discussed in the Episode: In this conversation, John shares his enthusiasm for coaching, his background as a coaching style of leader, and the pathway that has led him to his position We also talk about his career, and the point at which coaching started to become important to him. And how coaching is changing within the education sector, and how many more heads are embracing a coaching approach to leadership. Each story shared brings real-life insights that coaches at all levels can relate to and learn from. Useful Links From This Episode: Our resources: * Website: https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/ [https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliewarshawski/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliewarshawski/] * Instagram / X: https://www.instagram.com/loveyourcoaching/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/loveyourcoaching/?hl=en] * Podcast or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@loveyourcoaching [https://www.youtube.com/@loveyourcoaching] About Charlie: I'm Charlie Warshawski, a UK based coach, coach trainer and supervisor. Coaching has been my thing since 2007 and I've been keen to start this podcast, to help fellow coaches navigate the difficulties of running a coaching business or practice. Most of my coaching takes place in education and I love coaching school leaders. And most of the supervision I do is with coaches who are starting their coaching practice. Since 2019 I've been supporting new and experienced coaches with resources to help them grow their business – our free The Sustainable Coach programme is available to all coaches, and over 200 coaches have accessed these resources. Away from coaching, four children, three pets, a poor table tennis and cycling schedule and a thirst for language learning all keep me busy. Love Your Coaching Resources: * Visit our website: [www.loveyourcoaching.com [http://www.loveyourcoaching.com/]] * Learn more about our courses and coaching qualifications: https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coach-training-and-qualifications/ [https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coach-training-and-qualifications/] * Contacts: charlie@loveyourcoaching.com | hello@loveyourcoaching.com| 01306 264026 | 0774 8515189 Rate and Review the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode of The Love Your Coaching Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Your feedback really helps more coaches find the show and join our growing community of reflective practitioners. Don't Miss the Next Episode! Be notified when new episodes are released — sign up for our free newsletter to receive coaching insights, episode updates, and learning tips straight to your inbox.

Episode 6: Why I have loved a coaching career - with Hilary Oliver

In this episode, Charlie talks with Hilary Oliver, MCC coach, ICF coach mentor and 2017 ICF Global Chair. Hilary's contribution to the world of coaching goes back for 20 years and she came to talk to us about her extensive experience. Together, they explore Hilary's background and career, the changes she has seen in her 20 years as a coach and much more. Main Topics Discussed in the Episode: In this conversation, Hilary and Charlie explore what it's like to be a seasoned coach, who has seen many changes in the industry. She talks about how she became a coaching mentor then a supervisor, and the value she places on rigorous professional practice We also talk about why she became a coach in the first place, and why, many years on, her passion for coaching still burns brightly. Each story shared brings real-life insights that coaches at all levels can relate to and learn from. Connect with Hilary. If you'd like to learn more about Hilary's background and profile, you can visit: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilary-oliver-mcc-503a5/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilary-oliver-mcc-503a5/] Useful Links From This Episode: * Website: https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/ [https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliewarshawski/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliewarshawski/] * Instagram / X: https://www.instagram.com/loveyourcoaching/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/loveyourcoaching/?hl=en] * Podcast or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@loveyourcoaching [https://www.youtube.com/@loveyourcoaching] About Charlie: I'm Charlie Warshawski, a UK based coach, coach trainer and supervisor. Coaching has been my thing since 2007 and I've been keen to start this podcast, to help fellow coaches navigate the difficulties of running a coaching business or practice. Most of my coaching takes place in education and I love coaching school leaders. And most of the supervision I do is with coaches who are starting their coaching practice. Since 2019 I've been supporting new and experienced coaches with resources to help them grow their business – our free The Sustainable Coach programme is available to all coaches, and over 200 coaches have accessed these resources. Away from coaching, four children, three pets, a poor table tennis and cycling schedule and a thirst for language learning all keep me busy. Love Your Coaching Resources: * Visit our website: [www.loveyourcoaching.com [http://www.loveyourcoaching.com/]] * Learn more about our courses and coaching qualifications: https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coach-training-and-qualifications/ [https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coach-training-and-qualifications/] * Contacts: charlie@loveyourcoaching.com | hello@loveyourcoaching.com| 01306 264026 | 0774 8515189 Rate and Review the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode of The Love Your Coaching Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Your feedback really helps more coaches find the show and join our growing community of reflective practitioners. Don't Miss the Next Episode! Be notified when new episodes are released — sign up for our free newsletter to receive coaching insights, episode updates, and learning tips straight to your inbox.

Episode 5: Why I love my coaching career - with Ros Toynbee

Introducing guest and episode In this episode, Charlie meets Ros Toynbee, MCC coach and learning and development manager at Ofcom, where she leads on and supports a business wide coaching support programme for this 1400 people strong organisation. Together, they explore Ros's background and career, the changes she has seen in her 20 years as a coach and much more. Main Topics Discussed in the Episode: In this conversation, Ros shares valuable insights about how to organise a business wide coaching programme, giving everyone in the organisation the chance to receive coaching. she talks of the joys of spreading the coaching message far and wide, and the impact of coaching for the organisation. We also talk about why she became a coach in the first place, and why, many years on, her passion for coaching still burns brightly. Each story shared brings real-life insights that coaches at all levels can relate to and learn from. Connect with [Ros Toynbee]: If you'd like to learn more about Ros's own work or explore her coaching resources, you can visit: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rostoynbee/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rostoynbee/] Useful Links From This Episode: Connect with [Guest First Name]: * Website: https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/ [https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliewarshawski/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliewarshawski/] * Instagram / X: https://www.instagram.com/loveyourcoaching/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/loveyourcoaching/?hl=en] * Podcast or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@loveyourcoaching [https://www.youtube.com/@loveyourcoaching] About Charlie: I'm Charlie Warshawski, a UK based coach, coach trainer and supervisor. Coaching has been my thing since 2007 and I've been keen to start this podcast, to help fellow coaches navigate the difficulties of running a coaching business or practice. Most of my coaching takes place in education and I love coaching school leaders. And most of the supervision I do is with coaches who are starting their coaching practice. Since 2019 I've been supporting new and experienced coaches with resources to help them grow their business – our free The Sustainable Coach programme is available to all coaches, and over 200 coaches have accessed these resources. Away from coaching, four children, three pets, a poor table tennis and cycling schedule and a thirst for language learning all keep me busy. Love Your Coaching Resources: * Visit our website: [www.loveyourcoaching.com [http://www.loveyourcoaching.com/]] * Learn more about our courses and coaching qualifications: https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coach-training-and-qualifications/ [https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coach-training-and-qualifications/] * Contacts: charlie@loveyourcoaching.com | hello@loveyourcoaching.com| 01306 264026 | 0774 8515189 Rate and Review the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode of The Love Your Coaching Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Your feedback really helps more coaches find the show and join our growing community of reflective practitioners. Don't Miss the Next Episode! Be notified when new episodes are released — sign up for our free newsletter to receive coaching insights, episode updates, and learning tips straight to your inbox.

Episode 4: Why organisations love coaching

In this solo episode, Charlie reflects on what it is about coaching that organisations appreciate, drawing from his experience as a coach, trainer, and supervisor. He explores [why organisations choose coaching over other similar interventions], offering insights and reflections to help coaches strengthen their confidence, grow their practice, and stay connected to their values. Main Topics Discussed in the Episode: In this conversation, Charlie reflects on [the role of coaching to support organisational development and change], offering valuable lessons that can help you grow in your own coaching journey. We also talk about: [Main Point 1] Helping colleagues access coaching [Main Point 2] Coaching for both individual and organisational development [Main Point 3] Organisations who train an in-house coaching team [Main Point 4] And how coaching gets used around the organisation Each story shared brings real-life insights that both new and experienced coaches can connect with and learn from. Useful Links From This Episode: * Website: https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/ [https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/] * Our courses: https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/course-dates/ [https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/course-dates/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliewarshawski/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliewarshawski/] * Instagram / X: https://www.instagram.com/loveyourcoaching/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/loveyourcoaching/?hl=en] * Podcast or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@loveyourcoaching [https://www.youtube.com/@loveyourcoaching] About Charlie: I'm Charlie Warshawski, a UK based coach, coach trainer and supervisor. Coaching has been my thing since 2007 and I've been keen to start this podcast, to help fellow coaches navigate the difficulties of running a coaching business or practice. Most of my coaching takes place in education and I love coaching school leaders. And most of the supervision I do is with coaches who are starting their coaching practice. Since 2019 I've been supporting new and experienced coaches with resources to help them grow their business – our free The Sustainable Coach programme is available to all coaches, and over 200 coaches have accessed these resources. Away from coaching, four children, three pets, a poor table tennis and cycling schedule and a thirst for language learning all keep me busy. Love Your Coaching Resources: * Visit our website: [www.loveyourcoaching.com [http://www.loveyourcoaching.com/]] * Learn more about our courses and coaching qualifications: https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coach-training-and-qualifications/ [https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/coach-training-and-qualifications/] * Contacts: charlie@loveyourcoaching.com | hello@loveyourcoaching.com| 01306 264026 | 0774 8515189 Rate and Review the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode of The Love Your Coaching Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Your feedback really helps more coaches find the show and join our growing community of reflective practitioners. Don't Miss the Next Episode! Be notified when new episodes are released — sign up for our free newsletter to receive coaching insights, episode updates, and learning tips straight to your inbox.

Episode 3: Why clients love coaching

In this solo episode, Charlie reflects on [why it is that people are drawn to being coached], drawing from his experience as a coach, trainer, and supervisor. He explores [this important question, to help us all understand what it is that attracts people to want to have coaching.] He offers real-world insights and reflections to help coaches strengthen their confidence, grow their practice, and stay connected to their values. Main Topics Discussed in the Episode: In this conversation, Charlie reflects on [the coachee experience], offering valuable lessons that can help you grow in your own coaching journey. [Main Point 1] – what benefits coachees commonly experience [Main Point 2] – the appreciation of being in the coaching environment [Main Point 3] – having a coaching relationship that is different to pretty well every other relationship [Main Point 4] – and making time for personal and professional development Each story shared brings real-life insights that both new and experienced coaches can connect with and learn from. Our resources for you: * Website: https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/ [https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/] * Our courses: https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/course-dates/ [https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/course-dates/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliewarshawski/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliewarshawski/] * Instagram / X: https://www.instagram.com/loveyourcoaching/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/loveyourcoaching/?hl=en] Podcast or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@loveyourcoaching [https://www.youtube.com/@loveyourcoaching]