S5 Episode 33: Exploring Privilege in Coaching with Aiko Bethea

The Coaching Inn

Claire Pedrick engages in conversation with Aiko Bethea about the topic of privilege in the coaching profession. Aiko shares her own journey and insights on the importance of diversity, inclusion, and recognizing power dynamics within coaching relationships.

Key Topics:

• Aiko's coaching firm centres on representation and accessibility.
• The significance of creating safe and inclusive spaces for deeper trust and connection in coaching.
• The role of vulnerability in effective coaching.
• How diversity in coaching enhances emotional intelligence for clients.
• The necessity of affordability to ensure accessibility in coaching.
• Understanding and navigating power dynamics in coaching and broader systems.
• The vital importance of self-awareness and accountability for coaches.
• How different perspectives can challenge assumptions and promote growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Representation in coaching truly matters.
• Inclusive spaces foster deeper trust and connection.
• Vulnerability is fundamental to effective coaching relationships.
• Diversity in coaching enriches clients' emotional intelligence.
• Affordability is key to coaching accessibility.
• Recognizing privilege is essential for both personal and professional development.

Sound Bites:

• "The coaching relationship is extremely vulnerable."
• "It's great to be with someone who looks like you."
• "Not everybody can afford that."
• "The level of safety is completely different."
• "Power is like an egg."
• "We all have very different inner landscapes."
• "What if what they saying is true?"

Contact:

• Contact Aiko through Linked In
• Contact Claire by emailing [email protected] or check out our Substack where you can talk with other listeners.

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Coming Up:

• Rachel Philpotts on Burnout

Keywords:

coaching, privilege, diversity, inclusion, vulnerability, power dynamics, accessibility, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, community

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