
ICF San Diego's Coffee & Conversations
Welcome to Coffee and Conversations, brought to you by the International Coaching Federation’s San Diego Chapter. Our host, Donald E. Coleman sits down with coaches, business leaders, and community influencers to explore how the *Power of Coaching* is transforming lives, organizations, and communities. Together, we’ll uncover insights, stories, and strategies that inspire growth, connection, and sustainable change. Whether you're a seasoned coach or simply curious about how ICF coaching can impact your world, you’re in the right place.
ICF San Diego's Coffee & Conversations
A Conversation with Andrew Uprichard, ACC Pt 1
In this compelling episode of Coffee and Conversations, host Donald E. Coleman sits down with Andrew Uprichard, a former Royal Marines officer turned transformational executive coach. With decades of global leadership experience and a deep commitment to human development, Andrew shares how his life, from military command to co-active coaching, has been shaped by resilience, self-discovery, and a relentless pursuit of meaningful leadership.
Andrew reflects on the defining moments that led him from the British Armed Forces to founding a coaching movement grounded in authentic leadership, community-driven transformation, and playful self-awareness. Together, Donald and Andrew explore:
- The power of resilience and reframing challenges as growth opportunities
- Why coaching is a calling, not just a career path
- Andrew’s insights on servant leadership, self-leadership, and building world-class teams
- The transition from command-and-control to relational, co-active coaching
- How creating a leadership movement meets today’s urgent need for soulful and strategic development
Whether you're a coach, leader, or someone navigating your own transformation, this conversation will awaken fresh perspectives on what it means to lead, grow, and serve with intention.
📲 Download Part One now to hear how Andrew Uprichard’s extraordinary journey is reshaping how we think about coaching, leadership, and purpose.
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