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by Emma Doyle
Welcome to The Coaching Podcast – coach for success in both sports and business. I'm your host, Coach EM, known as The Energy Coach and Activation Speaker, recognized globally for unleashing human potential. Join me as I engage with top sports and business coaches worldwide, delving into the essence of greatness in coaching. Through thought-provoking and coaching-specific questions, we explore the commonalities and differences between coaching in sports and business.My conversations with coaches delve into the heart of coaching, offering practical tools that empower both coaches and leaders. Whether you're navigating the boardroom, coaching on a tennis court, or leading a team on the sporting field, our discussions provide valuable insights and strategies for continuous improvement. Tune in to The Coaching Podcast and elevate your coaching game for success in every arena.
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- 5 days ago44 min
Leadership Coach #239: Tracy Spears - How to Lead with Courage: Whatever You're Not Changing, You're Choosing
Whatever you're not changing, you're choosing. What a powerful reminder that leadership begins with personal responsibility! In this episode of The Coaching Podcast, I sit down with Tracy Spears, keynote speaker, author, and leadership expert, to explore why confidence follows action, setbacks can become fuel for growth, and clarity is one of the greatest gifts a leader can give. From normalising feedback and having courageous conversations to understanding why asking better questions changes everything, Tracy shares practical coaching gems you can put into action immediately. And perhaps my favourite takeaway? Be more defined by what you know than what you don't know – and trust yourself to figure out the rest! About Tracy Spears Tracy Spears is a keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, author, and leadership development expert dedicated to helping people become exceptional leaders. As co-founder of Exceptional Leaders Lab, Tracy draws on decades of corporate leadership experience to equip leaders with practical tools that build confidence, strengthen communication, and inspire action. Co-author of What Exceptional Leaders Know and Exceptional Leaders Playbook with Wally Schmader, Tracy brings an engaging blend of storytelling, real-world experience, and actionable leadership strategies to audiences around the world. Through her speaking, writing, and leadership development work, Tracy challenges people to move beyond limitations, embrace change, and recognise that exceptional leadership isn't about having all the answers – it's about having the courage to act. Learn more and connect with Tracy below: Tracy Spears — Official Website The Leader Lab — Leadership Development Trailer Park University — Online Academy Tracy's Books Tracy on LinkedIn
- 1 weeks ago3 min
Coach EM Gem #238: Are You Bringing Your Best Coaching Skills Home?
G'day team! Coach EM here with your monthly coaching GEM! I've just returned from two incredible retreats in Winter Park, Colorado, and Leavenworth, Washington State, where spouses and partners joined us for something BRAND NEW! Leader as Partner! Now, I'm not a marriage therapist or relationship counsellor. I'm a COACH! And I believe coaching is a higher level of communicating. What fascinated me was hearing one participant say: "I'm actually quite good at this at work, and I've just realised I need to start using these skills at home!" Another shared: "In 36 years of marriage, we've never thought about doing a values exercise together!" WOW! 36 YEARS! It reminded me that sometimes we're so focused on developing our leadership skills at work, we forget to bring those same skills into our most important relationships. And that's what inspired three simple themes: PRESENCE — I SEE & HEAR you. PURPOSE — I UNDERSTAND what matters to us. CONNECTION — I SHOW you that you matter. And here's something fascinating. Relationship research highlights the importance of positive interactions. In stable relationships, researchers found approximately FIVE positive interactions for every ONE negative interaction during conflict. A thank you. Eye contact. A moment of appreciation. Really listening. It's the LITTLE things that ADD UP! So here's your Coach EM GEM: "The quality of your relationships is shaped by the quality of your everyday interactions." And remember, a partner is anyone you want to move forward with in life. So, here's my challenge. Who is ONE person you could be more present with, better understand, or intentionally connect with TODAY? Because the quality of our relationships doesn't happen by accident. It happens by INTENTION! Until next time... Live inspired Practice improving Lead with Impact!
- 3 weeks ago37 min
People Expert #237: Kathleen Quinn Votaw - The Future of Leadership: Compassion Meets Accountability
What does the future of leadership look like when compassion meets accountability? In this episode of The Coaching Podcast, People Expert Kathleen Quinn Votaw challenges leaders to lead without judgment, have fierce conversations, and create workplaces where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to take ownership of their performance. We explore why caring for the whole human is a leadership responsibility, not just an HR function, and how curiosity, clear expectations, and courageous conversations build stronger teams. Kathleen also shares her trademarked formula for sustainable leadership and her book resources – and reminds us that great coaching begins with one powerful word: compassion. About Kathleen Quinn Votaw – People Expert Kathleen Quinn Votaw is an award-winning keynote speaker on recruitment, retention, and workplace culture. As CEO of TalenTrust, she brings decades of experience helping companies build human-centric workplaces that drive results. A best-selling author, two-time Inc. 5000 honoree, and organizational design expert, Kathleen challenges leaders to rethink how they connect with their people – because winning the talent war starts with designing care into your organizations. Connect with Kathleen Website: https://kathleenquinnvotaw.com/LinkedIn: kathleenquinnvotawInstagram & Facebook: @kqvotaw Kathleen's Two Books 1. Solve the People Puzzle: How High-Growth Companies Attract & Retain Top Talent (2016) This book focuses on the full talent journey: attracting great people, hiring for attitude and values, building a culture where people know they matter, and retaining your best talent. Kathleen's core message is that recruitment and retention require leaders to connect with employees and understand what truly drives them. How do you find great people – and create a workplace they don't want to leave? 2. Dare to Care in the Workplace: A Guide to the New Way We Work (2021) This book moves beyond recruitment into the employee experience, encouraging leaders to build people-centric workplaces based on empathy, trust, transparency, respect, and genuine care. Care isn't just a value – it's a leadership strategy for building trust, connection, and sustainable performance.
- Oct 6, 20261 min
Coach EM GEM with Cliff Samara #234: What Does LUCK Really Mean?
Coach EM GEM - LUCK As a sports coach, I never said, “Good luck.” I’d say: “I know you can do this - because of the preparation. Now go and enjoy the battle of competition.” Why? Because I never wanted athletes to believe their performance came down to luck. One of my greatest inspirations is my father-in-law, Cliff Samara. Born in Sri Lanka, he left home at just 15 years old to chase his dreams - and never looked back. His take on luck has always stayed with me: There are probabilities.There are possibilities.And then there are actualities. You can influence what becomes an actuality through your preparation, courage, and action. Prepare well.Back yourself.Take the opportunity. • Live inspired• Practice improving• Lead with impact
- Sep 29, 202635 min
Coach Educator (Tennis) #233: Rufus Keown - Coaching People, Growing Potential
In this episode of The Coaching Podcast, I sit down with Rufus Keown to explore the power of coaching, growth mindset, and what it really means to invest in people. We talk about helping talent see a vision for their future, embracing the compounding effect of getting just 1% better, and using powerful questions to create new possibilities - including the wonderfully confronting question: “I wonder what it would be like to be coached by me?” Rufus shares why empathy, learning, and a growth mindset sit at the heart of great coaching, and why ultimately, legacy is having the courage to make change. About Rufus Keown Rufus is a Dad to Jack, Toby and Ollie, and partner to Tina. He currently works across coach education and business coaching as a freelance coach and facilitator. Previously, he spent nine years with Tennis Australia and Tennis Victoria in leadership roles within coach development. Prior to that, Rufus spent 20 years as Director of the Victorian Tennis Academy, building and running a successful tennis business in Melbourne. Connect with Rufus:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rufus-keown-0b135aa/
- Sep 15, 202634 min
Executive Coach #232: Nancy Girres - Courage, Congruency and One Beautiful Life
What does it mean to live, lead, and coach with greater courage and authenticity? In this deeply personal and honest conversation, Nancy Girres, Vistage Chair and Executive Coach, explores how we close the gap between the life we’re living and the life we say we want. We unpack why motivation is often about creating the right environment, the power of peer groups, making wise decisions, and choosing priorities that reflect who we truly are. Nancy reminds us that you don’t “do” courage, you have courage; you don’t “do” love, you love; and results come from what you choose to do. And when it comes to what makes a great coach? Listen deeply and care enough to challenge someone to consider that their thinking could be different. After all, we only get one beautiful life, so how can we get a little better every day? About Nancy Girres: Nancy Girres is an executive coach, Vistage Chair, and leadership expert based in Northern Colorado. Growing up in a small farm town without mentors or a roadmap, Nancy built her career through what she calls “brave, accidental, and magical decisions,” guided by people who believed in her before she knew how to believe in herself. Today, Nancy brings that same transformative belief to CEOs, business owners, and high-level leaders. She helps them see the potential they haven’t yet named, listen to the dreams they haven’t spoken out loud, and take action, not someday, but now. Known for asking the right questions, holding space with grace, and pulling the best out of individuals and teams, Nancy combines deep wisdom with raw vulnerability in her coaching. She doesn’t just preach candor, she lives it. Through Vistage peer groups, one-on-one coaching, retreat facilitation, and speaking engagements, Nancy challenges leaders to trade comfort for courage and step into more of who they are. Her work is for those ready to recalibrate, rise, and lead from a place of alignment and authenticity. Connect with Nancy: Website: https://www.nancygirres.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FindingNorthWithNancy Insta: https://www.instagram.com/coachgirres/
- Sep 1, 202642 min
Coach Developers #231: Sarah McQuade & Linda Low - Connection before Learning
What if effective learning doesn’t come from being told what to do, but from being invited to explore what’s possible? In this episode, coach developers Sarah McQuade and Linda Low explore why connection must come before learning, how skilled coaches create environments that pull learning rather than push messages, and why great facilitation can make learning feel almost effortless. From games-based learning and the coaching continuum to curiosity, challenge, belonging, self-care, and daring to dream, this conversation reminds us that the knowledge and skill behind great coaching matter – but it’s the human connection that brings learning to life. Sarah McQuade Sarah McQuade is the Founding Director of e.t.c. coaching consultants and an internationally respected leadership, mentoring and coach development specialist. For more than two decades, Sarah has worked with international sport organisations, national governing bodies and leadership teams, helping them design leadership pathways, mentoring systems and learning experiences that create meaningful and lasting change. Her work spans coach development, leadership development, mentoring, organisational culture and learning design. Sarah is particularly passionate about helping individuals and organisations translate vision, values and purpose into practical action. Known for her ability to simplify complex ideas, she creates frameworks, conversations and experiences that help people grow their confidence, capability and impact. Linda Low Linda Low is Programme Director for WISH (Women in Sport High-Performance Pathway), an Olympic Solidarity-funded global leadership programme designed to accelerate more women into coaching and high-performance leadership roles at the highest levels of sport. A highly experienced leadership consultant, facilitator and programme designer, Linda has worked extensively across the international sporting landscape, supporting coaches, leaders and organisations to develop inclusive, people-centred approaches to leadership. She is passionate about creating environments where individuals can realise their potential, build confidence and develop the skills needed to lead effectively. Linda brings a unique combination of strategic thinking, practical experience and genuine care for people, making her a trusted partner for leaders navigating growth, change and opportunity. Together Sarah and Linda regularly collaborate on the design and delivery of leadership, mentoring and coach development programmes across the global sport sector. Together, they bring complementary perspectives and a shared belief that leadership is less about position and more about creating environments where people can thrive. Most recently, they have partnered on the Professional Tennis Registry's global initiative, Women Who Rally, a leadership development programme designed to support and connect women leaders across the worldwide racquet sports community. Their work together combines leadership development, mentoring, reflective practice and community-building to help individuals lead with greater confidence, authenticity and impact. Connect with e.t.c: Website: https://www.etccoachingconsultants.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/etc_coaching_consultants/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/etcconsultants
- Aug 25, 20261 min
Coach EM Gem #230: Age Gaps? Start with Strengths
Coach EM GEM — Start with Strengths We often focus on what people need to improve. What if we started with what they're already great at? Whether you're leading across generations, departments, or personalities, one question can unlock a powerful conversation: "What are your strengths, and how do you leverage them in the workplace?" You might be surprised by the answers. A younger employee may bring fresh ideas, adaptability, and digital fluency. A more experienced team member may bring wisdom, perspective, and pattern recognition. Different generations. Different experiences. Different strengths. The goal isn't to make everyone the same. The goal is to help people recognize their strengths and use them more intentionally. When people know what they do well, confidence grows. When teams understand each other's strengths, collaboration improves. Start with strengths. Build from there. • Live inspired• Practice improving• Lead with Impact
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Welcome to The Coaching Podcast – coach for success in both sports and business. I'm your host, Coach EM, known as The Energy Coach and Activation Speaker, recognized globally for unleashing human potential. Join me as I engage with top sports and business coaches worldwide, delving into the essence of greatness in coaching. Through thought-provoking and coaching-specific questions, we explore the commonalities and differences between coaching in sports and business.My conversations with coaches delve into the heart of coaching, offering practical tools that empower both coaches and leaders. Whether you're navigating the boardroom, coaching on a tennis court, or leading a team on the sporting field, our discussions provide valuable insights and strategies for continuous improvement. Tune in to The Coaching Podcast and elevate your coaching game for success in every arena.
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