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The Coaching Catalysts

The Coaching Catalysts

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Welcome to The Coaching Catalysts Podcast, the go-to place for coaches and professionals to elevate your coaching practice. Whether you’re just starting out as a coach, an experienced coach looking to deepen your skills, or you’re creating coaching cultures within your organisation - we've got you covered. Co-hosts Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel are highly experienced Accredited Coaches with thousands of hours of coaching experience, Coach Trainers for leading organisations and Coach Supervisors, supporting coaches via their supervision and coach development service and community. As former teachers and leaders, with a combined thirty years’ experience in education, Sarah and Rebecca are uniquely positioned to support coaches in professional development and ethical practice, in a fast emerging industry. With a wealth of experience, Sarah specialises in Leadership and Executive Coaching, Career coaching, confidence and Imposter Syndrome, and effective communication. With a broad range of expertise, Rebecca’s coaching specialisms encompass leadership, neurodiversity, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), mindset, resilience, and communication. Get ready to uplevel your practice, enhance your mindset, and amplify your skills with The Coaching Catalysts Podcast. Each episode is jam packed with relatable conversations, practical advice and honest anecdotes. Dive into insightful discussions, expert interviews, and real-life stories that serve as catalysts for your personal and professional development. Follow or subscribe to embark on a transformative journey with The Coaching Catalysts and ignite the spark for coaching within you! Head to https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com/podcast to access your free guide to Elevate your Coaching Practice and check out what we have to offer. Connect with us here: Website: https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/thecoachingcatalysts https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecoachingcatalystscommunity https://www.instagram.com/thecoachingcatalysts_ https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecoachingcatalysts Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbramallcoaching/ Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrebecca/ FREE Supervision Experience for Coaches: Listening Partnerships, register here: https://bit.ly/supervisionexperience Find out more about our supervision service here: http://bit.ly/coaching-collective For ICF mentoring see here: https://bit.ly/catalystsmentorcoaching To book a call: https://tidycal.com/coachingcatalysts/explorationcallCopyright 2026 The Coaching Catalysts Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Ep 61: Diverse Paths to Coaching: Reinvention, Sobriety & The Power of Supervision

    Ep 61: Diverse Paths to Coaching: Reinvention, Sobriety & The Power of Supervision
    Jun 24 2026
    To continue the Coaching Catalysts fifth anniversary celebration, co-hosts Rebecca Daniel and Sarah Bramall are joined by community members Celine Adout and Annie Knowles, both supervisees in the Supervision Collective.Celine Adout shares her journey from advising across continents to working with high-stakes leaders and developing her own decision-making methodology, while Annie Knowles reflects on her transition from decades in the NHS to sobriety coaching after personal experience with burnout and change.This episode dives into career pivots, the impact of burnout, and how supervision fosters ethical practice and community for coaches at every stage. Expect authentic stories, reflections on personal growth, and insight into the unique approaches both guests bring to coaching and life itself.Highlights:00:02 Meet the guests: Celine Adout & Annie Knowles03:02 Annie Knowles: From NHS radiographer to sobriety coach05:57 Celine Adout: Diverse careers and coaching "finding" her12:28 Burnout, fresh starts, and the journey into coaching18:03 How sobriety and self-care shaped Annie Knowles's coaching focus21:37 Using coaching approaches in healthcare settings25:12 Annie Knowles's book release: "Why We Drink Too Much"27:51 Celine Adout on her methodology and upcoming book "Adversary Advantage"34:00 Different ways to coach - challenge, support, and ethical clarity36:53 Why supervision matters for new and experienced coaches46:07 Two-word check out from the guests and hostsKey words: Supervision, coaching, burnout, methodology, sobriety, ethics, support, community, assumptions, accountability​​Connect with us here:Website: https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com​—Work with us:Find out more about our supervision service: https://page.thecoachingcatalysts.com/the-collective Train to become a professional coach supervisor: https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com/supervision-diploma For ICF mentoring: https://go.thecoachingcatalysts.com/icf-mentor-coachingBook a call: https://tidycal.com/coachingcatalysts/explorationcall— Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecoachingcatalystsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachingcatalysts_ ​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecoachingcatalysts​Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbramallcoaching/Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrebecca/And our Whatsapp:https://wa.me/15557022689—About Celine AdoutCeline is the founder of Coaching Achievement Ltd, an advisory practicebuilt around one question: what stops leaders from committing to thedecisions they know they need to make?. She established her business from her experience across ‘fields and countries’ in advisory engagements, followed by 15 years as an executive learning coach.Connect with Celine:Website: https://www.coachingachievement.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celineadout/Book: Adversary Advantage (available for pre-order)About Annie Knowles:Annie is a life and alcohol-free coach working with midlife women,particularly professionals, who are questioning their relationship withalcohol and want to improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Hercoaching focuses on helping clients move from habitual, automaticbehaviours to more conscious, values-led choices. Annie integratesbehaviour change, neuroscience, and a holistic approach, includingreflection, mindset, and mind-body awareness, to support sustainableChange.Connect with Annie:Website: https://www.annieknowlescoaching.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-knowles-26b83597/Book: Why We Drink Too MuchProduced by winteraudio.co.uk
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    53 mins
  • Ep 60: Celebrating Five Years: Supervision, Community & the Coaching Journey

    Ep 60: Celebrating Five Years: Supervision, Community & the Coaching Journey
    Jun 10 2026
    To mark their 5th birthday, co-hosts Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel are joined by community members Emma Lee and Vanessa Parpinel, who are both supervisees in the Coaching Catalysts Supervision Collective.Emma shares how perimenopause sparked her transition into midlife mindset coaching, while Vanessa reflects on leaving a global flight attendant career to become an NLP practitioner and holistic coach.Together, they explore career reinvention, the value of supervision, and the power of community. Expect honest reflections, top tips for new coaches, and an inspiring reminder that trusting your unique path makes all the difference.Highlights: 00:15 Meet the guests: Emma Lee & Vanessa Parpinel 03:58 Emma Lee: Perimenopause led to training in coaching 08:15 Vanessa Parpinel: Flight attendant life, and the leap into coaching 13:37 Holding space and the impact of energy in group supervision 14:37 Emma Lee on coaching women through menopause 20:14 Vanessa Parpinel on burnout and helping people move forward 24:31 Why it’s good to invest in supervision before qualifying 29:09 The role of challenge, community, and authentic connection in supervision 33:24 The power of in-person meetups & building coaching networks 38:08 Every coach’s unique path & importance of action 40:06 Two-word reflectionsKey words: Coaching, supervision, transitions, midlife women, burnout, confidence, mindset, personal growth, career change, menopause, community, connection, holistic practice, resilience, support, wellbeing, energy, learning, peer support​​Connect with us here:Website: https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com​—Work with us:Find out more about our supervision service: https://page.thecoachingcatalysts.com/the-collective Train to become a professional coach supervisor: https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com/supervision-diploma For ICF mentoring: https://go.thecoachingcatalysts.com/icf-mentor-coachingBook a call: https://tidycal.com/coachingcatalysts/explorationcall— Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecoachingcatalystsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachingcatalysts_ ​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecoachingcatalysts​Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbramallcoaching/Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrebecca/And our Whatsapp:https://wa.me/15557022689—About Vanessa Parpinel:Vanessa is a wellbeing and holistic coach, life coach, NLP practitioner, mentor, and certified Mental Health First Aider with MHFA England. She supports individuals through major life transitions, burnout, and periods of deep personal change, offering grounded, compassionate support rooted in emotional safety.Before coaching, Vanessa spent 18 years as a flight attendant, navigating constant pressure and demanding environments, giving her a first-hand insight into chronic fatigue, burnout, and the discomfort of staying in a life that no longer fits. She is especially drawn to working with those who feel stuck or afraid to leave familiar patterns behind.Connect with Vanessa:Website: coachingodyssey.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-parpinel-46063933b/About Emma Lee:Emma helps her clients choose themselves, step into their potential, and become the main character of their own story. Her approach centres on mindset, beliefs, and the unhelpful stories people tell themselves based on past experiences. These thoughts can feel very real but they are not always true or accurate. By shifting that inner narrative, Emma acts as a catalyst, building momentum to help individuals move forward with clarity, confidence, and energy. Emma works with adults, teenagers, schools, and businesses, tailoring her approach to each person or group. Connect with Emma:Website: https://www.emmalee.life/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalee-mindsetcoach/Produced by winteraudio.co.uk
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    44 mins
  • Ep 59: Evolving as a Coach & Supervisor with Tracey Croucher-Clark and Amy Kranz

    Ep 59: Evolving as a Coach & Supervisor with Tracey Croucher-Clark and Amy Kranz
    May 27 2026
    What does it look like to continuously grow as a coach and what happens when you step into the world of professional supervision?In this episode, co-hosts Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel sit down with two long-standing members of the Coaching Catalysts community, Tracey Croucher-Clark,accredited executive and developmental coach, and Amy Kranz, spiritual life and transitions coach.Tracey Croucher-Clark and Amy Kranz are both supervisees and supervisors-in-training on the Catalysts’ professional Supervision Diploma. They share honest stories of how they entered the coaching world, why supervision has become pivotal in their journeys, and the evolution of their coaching practices from working internally with organisations to supporting young people and fellow coaches.You’ll hear inspiring lessons on finding your “fit” in coaching, the importance of community, and why supervision is the “missing link” that sustains new (and seasoned) coaches.Highlights:00:17 Meet the guests: Tracey Croucher-Clark & Amy Kranz02:46 Amy Kranz: From Beijing isolation to finding her coaching tribe04:51 The journey from educator to coach and into creative adventures08:36 Tracey Croucher-Clark: Preparing for retirement, finding her “tribe,” and the courage to trust13:13 Introducing coach supervision in public sector organisations14:19 Supporting young people returning to education17:04 Why train as a supervisor? Supervision as the next “meta” step20:59 Supervision as the essential support network for coaches25:11 What every coach needs to know: You are your own first client26:45 Niches: let them evolve as you do27:45 Harnessing vision, courage, and taking small steps32:11 Two-word checkoutKey words:Coaching, supervision, leadership, professional development, community, transitions, confidence, creativity, belonging, public sector, education, growth, resilience, self-coaching, support, wellbeing, creative blocks, international schools, personal evolution​Connect with us here:Website: https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com​—Work with us:Find out more about our supervision service: https://page.thecoachingcatalysts.com/the-collective Train to become a professional coach supervisor: https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com/supervision-diploma For ICF mentoring: https://go.thecoachingcatalysts.com/icf-mentor-coachingBook a call: https://tidycal.com/coachingcatalysts/explorationcall—Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecoachingcatalystsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachingcatalysts_ ​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecoachingcatalysts​Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbramallcoaching/Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrebecca/And our Whatsapp:https://wa.me/15557022689—About Tracey Croucher-Clark:Tracey Croucher-Clark is the founder of The Compass Coach, with over 28 years of public sector experience. She works across three specialist areas: coaching neurodivergent and anxious young people to build resilience and re-engage with learning; providing confidential supervision for leaders and coaches in education, public services, and charities; and delivering inspiring workshops on coaching, mindset, and the conscious and unconscious mind. She is also co-founder of NT Coaching, delivering a whole-systems approach to wellbeing in schools across NE Hampshire.About Amy Kranz:Amy Kranz is the founder of Clear Path, a Spiritual Life & Transitions Coaching practice specialising in cross-cultural communication and unblocking creative blocks. She is passionate about empowering women of a certain age to take on solo international travel adventures that could just change their lives.Produced by winteraudio.co.uk
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    37 mins
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