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Coaching Conversations with the AoEC

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Episode 19 - Meet the faculty: Lucy Tulloch’s coaching journey

April 21, 2026

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In this episode, Neil Mackinnon, senior faculty at the AoEC, is joined by Lucy Tulloch, head of faculty and coach education – global, AoEC, for an open and reflective conversation about coaching practice, coach education and what truly makes coaching transformational.

Lucy shares her journey from a 20‑year corporate career into coaching, the realities of building a coaching business, and how her approach has evolved over time. Together, they explore what good coach training really requires, why standards and ethics matter, and how coaching is adapting to an increasingly complex world.

They discuss:

• Lucy’s path into coaching and the courage of a second‑career transition
• How coaching practice deepens beyond models, structure and “good questions”
• The role of faculty in creating safe, experiential learning environments
• Why challenge, boundaries and ethics are central to effective coaching
• What differentiates high‑quality coach training in a competitive market
• The future of coaching, including AI, team coaching and collaboration

This episode will resonate with aspiring coaches, practising professionals and anyone interested in the human craft behind excellent coaching and coach education.

You can link with the speakers here:

• Neil Mackinnon, senior faculty, the AoEC – host
• Lucy Tulloch, head of faculty & coach education - global, the AoEC – guest speaker