PurpleSpace Podcast - September 2019 'Coaching the basics' with Phil Friend and Kay Allen OBE

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PurpleSpace Podcast - September 2019 'Coaching the basics' with Phil Friend and Kay Allen OBE

When you are creating a high-performing network / resource group you are often in the business of coaching others to use their skills and experience to deliver different projects and initiatives. But it’s not easy is it? Not only are they ‘volunteering’ so are you!
To help you to learn the basics of coaching we asked business coach Kay Allen OBE to share her top tips for becoming a confident coach. Kay has over 25 years experience operating at board level in an executive and non-executive capacity within large complex organisations.Kay has significant experience in leading transformational change that has delivered improved performance and results.
The podcast will offer you a whistle-stop tour of the things to get right when you help your volunteers to work with you, or how to support members to ask for the workplace adjustments they may need. Kay is interviewed by podcaster and Disability and Diversity Consultant Phil Friend who asks Kay:
  • What are the nine basic elements of

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