Secrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast
Ideal for your commute, lunch break or even a well-deserved moment of self-care and development, our 25 minute episodes focus on positive actions to help you thrive and maximise your potential in the ever-evolving workplace, and in life. Join Debs and Lau, your positive cheerleaders bursting with energy and insight to maximise your confidence and success in the changing workplace. Leave feeling motivated, supported and armed with the tools and practical skills you need to maximise success as we experience the biggest shift in how we work in our lifetimes. We lift the lid on the real foundations for success in this new world of work. Our weekly episodes remain current and up-to-date and we frequently welcome high-profile guests to keep things fresh and diverse and to tackle topics like:Leadership, mindset, success, confidence, motivation, mental health, self-care, time management, career development, work life balance, thriving in the workplace and the future of work, handling setbacks and obstacles, dealing with difficult work relationships, delegating, managing upwards, performance, teamwork, setting up teams, neurodiversity in the workplace, mid-life learning and healthy hybrid working habits, motivation, team morale, conflict, embracing diversity, personal branding, impact and influence. Creating an authentic and innovative culture, team harmony and aligned performance, boosting self-motivation, change leadership, engaging people in change and transformation programmes, reducing online stress, setting and maintaining boundaries, communication, great one-to-ones, personal resilience, emotional intelligence, GROW, focus and goal-setting, productivity, coaching, wellness, successful team meetings, learning and development, difficult conversations, sales presentations, storytelling, effective client meetings, inclusion and belonging, Insights Discovery profiling®, team coaching, mediation, team days, fox vs panda mindset, inspirational appraisals, employee engagement, compassionate existence, purpose and values and meaning, getting promoted, career coaching, 100 Year Life, succession planning, 21 packets of time, HR and Talent teams, new start-ups, entrepreneurs, working from home, balancing family and business, first 90 days, power of a network, assertiveness, creativity and passion, wisdom, breathing and mindfulness, neurobics, inner critic to inner coach, self-regulation and self-management, self-esteem, self-belief and self-worth, impact of AI on workplace, the robots are coming, happiness and fulfilment, work-related stress and pressure, unwritten rules of working, blurred lines, inspirational leadership, supportive workplaces, reducing anxiety, reflection and headspace, digital wellbeing, operational organisation, using Teams and Zoom, train the trainer, intention, project management, continuous improvement, decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving, sustainability, how you show up, integrity and trust, active listening, negotiation, selling, meeting etiquette, line manager skillset, giving feedback, new managers, personal growth and self-development, challenging times, teamwork makes the dreamwork, TNT Tiny Noticeable Things, less drama more calmer, team tethering time, technology habits, positive language, making a difference, self-sabotage, intuition and gut feel, embrace difference, tailoring to different styles, personalisation, gratitude, achievement, fun and great places to work, overcoming fear, recognition, reward, achievement and advancement motivators, pandemic disruption, self-awareness and empathy and our all-time favourite topic: smashing the Imposter Syndrome. If you’d like any more information or to work with us on any of these topics, reach out to us via secretsfromacoach@aol.com, connect via Insta or Facebook and please rate and review so we can reach out and support more people. #sharethesecret
Episodes
249 episodes
248. Apply SPF: Fired Up vs Burnt Out
Welcome to our 5-part Apply SPF (Self-Preservation Focus) series where we start with three simple ways to stay fired up instead of burnt out this summer and beyond.• Plan your day backwards instead of forwards to stay energetic and hono...
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Season 20
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Episode 248
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12:11
247. Connection Is the Catalyst: How Shared Challenges Build Belonging
In this final episode of our Friendships at Work mini-series, we’re joined by the brilliant Tash Costa-Thomas. Diversity consultant, LGBTQIA+ activist, and former performer, we explore how authentic relationships can transform the...
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Season 20
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Episode 247
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54:09
246: Looking After the People Who Look After the People
In the third episode of our Friendships at Work series, we’re joined by the brilliant Abigail Wilmore — founder of People Flow and former HR leader in the luxury fashion world (think Stella mccartney and Tom Ford). We explore how frien...
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Season 20
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Episode 246
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43:17
245. Find Your People: Create Belonging For All
In the second episode of our Friendships at Work series, we’re joined by Karl Allcoat, a senior leader in construction and architecture, to explore what it really takes to create belonging — especially for those who may not see themsel...
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Season 20
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Episode 245
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50:18
244. Friendships Create Employee Engagement
Do you have a work BFF? In this first episode of our 4-part Friendships at Work series, we dig into the surprisingly powerful impact of having friends on the job — and why it’s about more than just sharing a coffee or a lunchtime laugh. Think a...
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Season 20
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Episode 244
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33:26
243. Creating Inclusive Workplaces 2030: Pride, Progress & Practical Steps
In our special bonus episode, we reflect on the powerful conversations shared throughout our Taking Pride series—bringing together the key themes, insights, and practical takeaways from our four incredible guests.From understand...
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Season 19
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Episode 243
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41:52
242. Pride and Cultural Identity: The Audacity to Thrive
In the fourth episode of our Taking Pride series where we hear from different community perspectives, we’re joined by the inspiring Bhavna Raithatha—also known as the Mindset Ninja—for a powerful conversation about Pride, resilience, a...
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Season 19
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Episode 242
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1:05:25
241. Celebration of Difference and Allyship
In the third episode of our Taking Pride series, we explore the vital role of allyship in creating safe, respectful spaces for LGBTQIA+ colleagues—especially those who may be vulnerable or marginalised.We’re joined by the courag...
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Season 19
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Episode 241
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51:20
240. An Everyday Guide to Navigating Gender Complexities
In the second episode of our Taking Pride series, we explore the evolving language around gender identity and how greater understanding can lead to everyday moments of inclusion.We’re joined by the thoughtful and engaging Olly C...
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Season 19
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Episode 240
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57:54
239. Pride Month - Am I Safe to Be Me?
In the first episode of our special 5-part Secrets From a Coach series for Pride Month, we’re joined by the insightful Steph Constantinides to explore how inclusion can become part of everyday workplace experiences.Steph shares ...
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Season 20
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Episode 239
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36:16
238. Combatting Death Star Workplace Dynamics
In this energising episode, we shine a light on the darker corners of workplace culture—the ones that feel more like the Death Star than a thriving Rebel base. Whether it's low morale, reactive behaviours, silent tension, or full-blown conflict...
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Season 19
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Episode 238
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35:15
237. A Rebel Alliance Approach to Performance Appraisal Systems
In our latest episode where we take the wisdom from Star Wars and apply to our world of work - and in this one we’re joining the Rebel Alliance to rethink how we approach performance appraisal systems. Joined by HR leader Kerri Fionda-Brookes, ...
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Season 19
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Episode 237
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33:36
236: The Force Is In You – Keeping Self-Belief During Workplace Lows
As we continue our series taking lessons from the world of Star Wars this one is all about mindset and belief, and the impact self-belief has on our worklife and sense of self. In this powerful episode, we’re joined by the inspirati...
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Season 19
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Episode 236
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37:56
235. The Droids Keep us Moving – Engaging Teams With New Ways of Working
In this second of our 5-part mini-series, where we celebrate Star Wars month by bringing lessons from that galaxy far, far away, we explore ideas for engaging teams to open their hearts and minds to new and emerging tech. For as eve...
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Season 19
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Episode 235
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31:40
234. Accessing Your Inner Yoda for Powerful Presence
Welcome to our new 5-part mini-series, where we celebrate Star Wars month by bringing lessons from that galaxy far, far away into our everyday work lives. We’re not travelling too far to discover what the Jedi can teach us about thriving at wor...
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Season 19
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Episode 234
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38:49
233 Confidence vs Ego as a Leader
In this final of our 4-part focus on inspirational leadership, we take a look at the difference between confidence and egotism when you are a leader. As Lau is working overseas for the week, Debs is joined by our colleague and team dynamics exp...
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Season 19
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Episode 233
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38:41
232 Leading People Well Through Change
In this third episode of our 4-part focus on Inspirational Leadership we explore what it means to lead people well through change. Lau takes the helm on this episode and takes us through leading change rather than just managing change and how t...
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Season 19
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Episode 232
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30:28
231. Making the Move to First Time Leadership
In this second episode of our 4-part focus on Inspirational Leadership we focus on making the move into your first leadership role. It’s exciting… and if we were to be honest, a little daunting too - so lets not forget that leaders are humans t...
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Season 19
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Episode 231
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35:59
230. Timeless Leadership Skills - The Stoic Approach
Welcome to our new 4-part mini-series all about Inspirational Leadership. It can be so easy to judge leaders in an organisation as its easy to forget that leaders are humans too. As anyone who has recently moved into leadership, its not for the...
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Season 19
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Episode 230
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29:13
229. Book Club - Compassionate Leadership - Balancing People With Profits
In this final in our 4-part series where we review 4 of the recent books that have made an impact on us, we explore Steven Hargreave's brilliant 'The Compassionate Leader's Playbook' from 2021. His book demonstrates how leading with compassion ...
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33:10
228. Book Club - Livewired Brain - Increase Your Adaptability Via Everyday Learning
In this third in our 4-part series where we review 4 of the recent books that have made an impact on us, we explore David Eagleman's inspirational 'Livewired' book from 2021. From new ways of looking at why we dream, to how we can maintain our ...
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Season 18
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Episode 228
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33:01
227. Book Club - Trauma Informed Coaching - Flags for Everyday Conversations
In this second in our 4-part series the books that have made an impact on us, we explore The Trauma Informed Coach written by Joanna Harper. What happens when someone shares their trauma with you at work? Do you freeze, try to fix i...
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Season 18
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Episode 227
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29:25
226. Book Club - Scary Smart - Using AI Intelligently
Welcome to the first in our new 4-part series where we review 4 of the recent books that have made an impact on us. Ideal for those who find it tricky to get the time to read but want the benefits of learning in an easy-listen way with tangible...
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Season 18
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Episode 226
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30:30
225. Time to Talk About Coercive Control in the Workplace
In the final of our 4-part 'time to think' mini-series, we shine a light on one of the darker aspects of working relationships: coercive control. Whether this is an unhealthy manager/team member dynamic or between colleagues we explore what it ...
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Season 18
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Episode 225
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32:48
224. Time to Plan and Prioritise You
In the third of our 4-part 'time to think' mini-series, we focus on the importance of not just prioritising yourself, but to hold it as a core value to ensure a healthy balance in how you interact with people and the world at large. If you stan...
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Season 18
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Episode 224
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33:22