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Welcome to the Chats with Leaders podcast, this is a podcast for ambitious leaders who want to find the sweet spot between building a career they are proud of, whilst prioritising time for life. Yes, you can do both! Let's face it, modern leadership is a rollercoaster regardless of experience level. At the heart of this podcast is the desire to share hot tips, stories and insights to help you confidently navigate the challenges of work and life. Jenn has supported 1000's of people across the ...
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Each month Jane Kennedy and Ewan Anderson chat to a member of Scotland's exciting and burgeoning startup scene to glean their insight and expertise into what makes their business tick. TalentSpark is powered by Eden Scott - the people business.
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Coaching in Focus

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Hosted by Joseph Grech, MCC Coach and Founder of Become Coaching & Training https://tobecome.org), this Podcast focuses on key topics for fellow coaches, coach-trainees and those interested in the profession. In every episode Joseph is in conversation with individuals who are coaching practitioners or academics willing to share some of their key insights and knowledge.
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A journey to leadership; a chat with visionary global leader and role model Raj Bhogal, currently @Jazz Pharmaceuticals strategising and making things happen! This is a wonderful discussion highlighting how to drive forward your career and create opportunities for yourself. However, there is so much more that we cover in this episode and some of th…
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Host Joseph Grech sits down with Jenn Fenwick, an accomplished leadership coach specialising in transitions. Jenn shares her journey from a corporate career to launching her own coaching business, inspired by her experiences in sports coaching and overcoming personal challenges. Jenn delves into the core aspects of her coaching practice, highlighti…
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Thank you for joining me for the grand return of the podcast, and I am delighted to share this "chat" with Matt Walz, CEO of Trialbee an all-round awesome human. There is something for everyone in this episode, however, as a teaser here are some of the key topics that jumped out for me: Matt's career story from Tech > Clinical Trials How to introdu…
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In this episode of Coaching in Focus, host Joseph Grech welcomes Georgia Russell, founder of Spinach, to explore the transformative power of coaching in modern organisations. They discuss the shortcomings of traditional learning methods and why coaching is poised to be the future of impactful learning. Georgia shares insights into the unique challe…
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In this episode, our host Joseph Grech is joined by Patrick Mullarkey, an experienced learning and leadership professional who works in startups and scale-ups within the tech sector. Patrick shares his insights into coaching practice and the way that it supports leadership practices and organizational development. On this episode they: Explore coac…
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In this podcast episode, Joseph Grech Chartered Psychologist interviews Ross McIntosh, an organizational and work psychologist specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in the workplace. Ross explains the way he works with ACT as a coach, ACT being a third-wave cognitive behavioural process focused on enhancing psychological flexibili…
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On this episode, Joseph Grech speaks to Marwa Farouq, a PCC Leadership Coach and Strategic Advisor from Red Kite Coaching & Consulting. We discuss equity and equality and how these concepts can be integrated into coaching practices. Marwa highlights the importance of self-awareness for both coaches and clients and the need for humility and curiosit…
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In this episode, Joseph Grech, Coaching Psychologist, welcomes Ags Galland, a Nutrition and Health Coach, to discuss the concept of mindful ageing and coaching. Ags shares her expertise and experiences in the field, particularly focusing on how nutrition and coaching can support individuals as they age. The conversation explores the importance of s…
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On this episode we talk to Harriet Burrows, a manager at GateOne, who was recently awarded the Most Influential Woman in Executive Coaching. In this podcast episode, she shares her journey into executive coaching and her passion for making a difference in the field. Join us as Harriet explores the way coaches can support leadership initiatives with…
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On this episode, Helen Wheeler ACC (soon to be Robinson!), founder of Destinations Coaching shares her experiences, challenges, and triumphs from her first year in business. Together with Joseph Grech, Helen explores her motivation for starting a coaching business, the strategies she employed to attract clients, and the importance of building credi…
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Every now and then you connect with someone with such great energy, who you feel like you have known your entire life… Emilie is one of those people, and so it is with such joy that I bring this chat to you. In this insightful episode we dive into topics such as how to be the master of your own destiny, tap into your own inner wisdom to create a me…
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Welcome to another episode of Coaching in Focus! In today's show, Joseph is in conversation with Fay Wallis from Bright Sky Career Coaching, who shares her insights on creating a successful group coaching program. Fay Wallis is a Career & Executive Coach who specialises in helping HR & People professionals to have successful & fulfilling careers (w…
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What can I say, Ashley Cox and I have grownup in the Pharmaceutical industry together. Since we first met over 19 years ago, and I hired her into the industry (I have a knack for identifying top talent!), it has been an absolute joy to see her career evolve and go from strength to strength. Ashley now heads up the European region for Eversana Consu…
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On this episode Joseph is in conversation with Jo Holliday. Jo is a Leadership Coach and Facilitator, helping leaders at all levels in an organisation to show up more authentically to support their teams to flourish. On this episode we discuss the links between leadership and coaching skills and why as a leader or manager of people we have to be ab…
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Carolina has such an incredible story; from having leukemia at 16, to now working as the GM for the Netherlands at Amgen having an incredible impact on patients and people. It is full of energy, inspiration, insights and motivation. There is something for everyone within this wonderful interview. A few teasers: Prioritising your health and “life” w…
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On this episode Joseph is talking to Gemma Rabbini from Coach & Bloom. Gemma is a Career Confidence and Impact coach, helping senior level ambitious women in CX, Marketing and Brand confidently navigate 'squiggly career' moments. On this episode we discuss the challenge of choosing a coaching niche and ways that Gemma has developed her own. Gemma a…
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I have been following the rise of the Chief of Staff role closely over the last few years. If I was still in corporate, it would be a role I would love! In this episode I chat with my friend Dillon Taylor who shares his awesome career story, as well as the superpowers you need to be a Chief of Staff as well as an authentic leader. Some teasers from…
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Wow, you are in for a treat! I am delighted to share this interview with Agata Bloswick, Global Head of Clinical Operations at Labcorp, and responsible for 1500 people globally. This chat is jam-packed with insights and stories to inspire you regardless of where you are at in your career. Agata has such incredible energy, and is a role-model on so …
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On this episode Joseph is in conversation with Claire Pedrick from 3D Coaching. Claire is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) who has been coaching for over 30 years. She is in demand as a systemic executive coach, mentor coach, coaching supervisor and as a trainer. Her style is very simple and she is in demand in organisations to develop simplicity in …
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It gives me so much joy to bring this podcast episode to you. Sachin represents why I wanted to start #chatswithleaders - showcasing leaders and role-models with great stories, and who have found their way of leading. Sachin has had an awesome career in tech, although it wasn’t until his 2nd year at university that he first discovered computers! He…
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Irene Broomfield, ACC Coach and founder of Simba Coaching (https://simba-coaching.com/) shares her experience in changing careers and becoming a Coach. Irene has completed the Advanced Diploma in Integrative Coaching with Become and changed direction from being an HR professional to start something new. She did this after a career break and is now …
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Thought leadership, it is a term we hear over & over, however, what really is it? How do we leverage it to make an impact and build trust? And, where do we even start? Today’s episode is an absolute treat; I’m chatting to Leading Journalist and Content Strategist, Nick Huber about how every-day leaders can stand out and raise visibility (for the ri…
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This episode is with the fantastic Laura Ogilvie-Jones (https://www.lojcoaching.com) who is a Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coach Federation. On the episode we discuss the way that we can set goals that are meaningful and more holistic. Laura is a qualified Careers Advisor and an Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0) assessor. …
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Welcome to Season 3 of Coaching in Focus. We kick off this new season with the fantastic Robbie Swale (https://www.robbieswale.com/) who is a coach, writer and fellow Podcaster. On this episode we explore ways how sometimes coaches can get stuck in their practice. What gets in the what for coaches doing what we want to do, i.e. coach? We also explo…
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I am fascinated by career paths, and Charmaine has an incredible story! We talk about how she went from working in the toy industry to VP at one of the largest Pharmaceutical companies in the world, responsible for building out their European Centre of Excellence. It is such a fun and refreshing conversation, and showcases the importance of injecti…
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It is an absolute pleasure to bring this interview to you with global tech leader Vinnie Rossi who has a refreshing approach to leadership, and an awesome career story to share. Working in fast-growing Tech organisations is exciting on one hand and full of opportunities for growth and development, yet can also be overwhelming and tricky to navigate…
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This episode is an absolute cracker! Filled to the brim with insights and stories, and we have a whole lot of fun too. Kim aka “The Chaos Coordinator”, is a refreshing leader and inspiring role model and there is something for everyone in this episode. A little teaser: Kim shares her own inspiring career story The privilege, and responsibility, of …
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Matthew Gowen has had an awesome career over the last 20 years, approaching it with a sense of adventure and fun. He first began his career as a technologist in 2001 in the Pharmaceutical industry, and then leveraged his understanding of science and technology to transition into senior commercial roles in the software industry. Working for incredib…
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Networking; building connections and nurturing relationships, used to be something I did regularly and with ease. However, in 2020 the twins were born - pandemic kicked off - my business grew - world became more virtual - I became less flexible ...and a little time-poor! It has become something I squeeze in, or am reactive to. Only spending time nu…
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What do you want your legacy to be as a leader, and as a person? How do you want to live your life? What impact do you want to make? In today’s podcast episode we talk about asking yourself the important questions as a leader, and so much more! Pascal has a wonderful story; from punk journalist to a high-flying corporate career at Microsoft, to imp…
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One of the worst parts of the big C, was the impact it had on my mindset - throwing me into a fear zone - losing a sense of who I was - making me want to hide away from the world. Finding my way back was a journey. In this emotionally charged podcast episode I share how I went from rock bottom and “existing” to living an authentic and courageous li…
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Hack your brain; change your life. I live by this! We all experience stress during growth and change, it’s how we are wired. We all experience it differently, yet we all have good and bad reactions. Being self-aware is an absolute MUST as a leader; however, what you do with this information is the game-changer. As we progress our careers and grow o…
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Today’s interview is with the coolest CEO around; Guy Levy-Yurista of Synthace. Guy has had THE most awesome career … from sommelier (very cool!) and being a real-life “Q” for the special forces, to global leader across startups to Fortune 500s, and everything in between. I love Guy’s approach to work and life… “Believe the impossible by breakfast;…
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Being a leader is TOUGH right now. Complex - overwhelming - huge amounts of pressure. Throw in organisational growth - change - virtual working - life, and it is no surprise that more leaders are more burnt out than ever before. So, in this short episode we look at some of the insights that my recent podcast guests have shared that help them naviga…
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Today’s interview is with the awesome Helen Packam, TedX Curator and speaker, Radio DJ, Communication Strategist and Speaker coach working with entrepreneurs and leaders to maximise their communication. We talk about Helen’s personal career story, insights and tips around how to find your voice and make an impact speaking. Plus so much more… How to…
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It is a privilege to share Morgan’s career story with you, as a previous client I have had the pleasure to get to know her over the last 18 months and she has such incredible energy, and a great perspective on work and life. We talk about how doing the jobs no one else wants to do, or the things that people don’t understand, can give you an edge an…
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Are you holding yourself back from making a bold career move? Have you found yourself in an “ambition rut”, for fear of burning out? Virtual working got you over-thinking more than ever, and doubting yourself? I hear these stories all the time, the pandemic and virtual working has impacted leaders in many ways. Some positive, others not so … Over t…
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Today’s interview is with Executive VP of Launch Commercialisation Data Science @ Veramed, Alex Schacht who has an awesome career story to share. Alex has had an awesome career spanning 20+ years; working with Organisations to develop and launch new medicines across a wide-range of disease areas, positively impacting patients across the globe. Plus…
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I love the power of stories; to inspire, empower and transform. In my role as a leadership coach I have the privilege of helping leaders own their stories, and write their next chapters. Along the way, I get to meet awesome leaders who have a great story to share. Today’s interview is with C-Space’s Chief People Officer, Phil Burgess, who speaks op…
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I love the power of stories; to inspire, empower and transform. In my role as a leadership coach, I have the privilege of helping leaders own their stories, and write their next chapters. Along the way, I get to meet awesome leaders who have a great story to share. In this episode, I am excited to chat with Lauren Fovargue, a Global Software Execut…
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Need a boost of confidence… and quick? Perhaps you are about to make a big career decision, and you are over-thinking it? Or maybe you have just started a new leadership role, and are wondering whether you can make a success of it? Well in this short podcast episode, I have you covered! I am all about simple hacks that have a big impact, so join me…
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I love the power of stories; to inspire, empower and transform. In my role as a leadership coach I have the privilege of helping leaders own their stories, and write their next chapters. Along the way, I get to meet awesome leaders who have a great story to share. In this episode I am excited to chat with Justin Kerestes, a Global Tech Leader who h…
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Time is our most precious resource. So, how we use it should be prioritised, right? However, managing time (and energy) is still one of the top conversations I have with the leaders I work with, as so often it is holding them back from thriving and not just surviving. In this episode I share the moment that I started to be more conscious with how I…
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Love your current Organisation, but feeling stuck as to where your next career move lies? However, what if you want to stay working with your current employer? To continue to build on the strong foundations you have laid? To continue to enjoy the environment you know, and the colleagues like? Well, this episode is just for you. So much of the caree…
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Wondered how people move into positions that you didn’t even see advertised? Feel uninspired by the roles available online? Would you rather stick pins in your eyes than upload another CV to an online job portal? Unsure how to get on the radar of the right people? And how to position yourself? You are not alone. However, it doesn't have to be this …
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How do you approach goal setting? As a coach who first started coaching in the sporting world, I have seen firsthand the power of visualisation in pushing the boundaries and achieving your goals. When it comes to January, many people focus on work goals and throw in some resolutions for good measure. However, these can drop off fairly quickly and f…
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Starting a new leadership role is a rollercoaster regardless of experience level. It might be your first management role or your first time as an Exec. It might be an internal promotion or joining a whole new organisation. A secondment, an international placement, or a return from parental leave. Regardless, leadership “transitions” are full of com…
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Who are your role models? What is it about these individuals that has inspired you? What have you learnt from them? What impact have they had on your career and life? Role-modelling is a topic I cover with all of my leaders; it is a game-changer in helping leaders truly embody who they want to be as a leader and how they show up and behave. In epis…
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Welcome back to The Chats with Jenn podcast! In the first episode of Season 2, I'm catching you up with everything that has happened over the past two years... spoiler I've had twins! If you're ready for a breath of fresh air, take a listen to today's episode as I share with you my own career journey, giving you an insight into who I am and how I h…
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On this episode our host Joseph is in conversation with Catherine Serusclat, a career and personal development coach. Together with Joseph, Catherine discusses ways to develop self-awareness, either as coaches or in our clients. This links in with what she loves in her coaching - seeing people grow, becoming empowered and confident to make change h…
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