Best AC Library Podcasts (2025)

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College Football in Oklahoma 30:03

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It's almost time for one of Oklahoma's favorite things, college football! Not only does the University of Oklahoma have one of the most illustrious histories in all of the sport, but many other colleges have had an impact on the landscape of college football at many different levels. In this episode, OU super fan Donna from the Belle Isle library t…

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255: The Best Strategies for Developing Reflective Habits in Coaching Supervision 39:07

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In this episode, host, Helen O’Grady is joined by Michelle Lucas, an accredited Master Executive Coach and Supervisor, who explores the vital role of reflective practice in coaching supervision. She clarifies the definition of reflection and reflexivity in coaching; it’s iterative nature and application in various contexts. Michelle discusses the t…

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254: Essential Skills for Supporting Mental Health in Coaching Supervision 38:40

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In this insightful episode, host Helen O’Grady and guest Jo Birch, an award-winning supervisor and executive coach, explore the complexities of mental health in coaching and supervision. They discuss the importance of clear contracts, boundaries, and competence when addressing mental health issues, the challenges of confidentiality, and the need fo…

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253: Dancing with Uncertainty: Developmental Artistry in Coaching and Supervision 38:57

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In this fascinating episode, host Helen O’Grady is joined by executive coach and coach supervisor Neel Arya to talk about developmental artistry - a creative, embodied approach to coaching and supervision and its relevance in times of significant change. Neel explains how this philosophy, co-developed with Carissa Bub, encourages practitioners to e…

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252: Coaching Supervision Through a Neurodivergent Lens 38:38

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In this episode, host, Helen O’Grady interviews ADHD coach and trainer Katie Friedman about coaching supervision through a neurodivergent lens. Katie explains the concepts of neurodiversity and neurodivergence, addresses common misconceptions, and highlights the importance of psychological safety and inclusivity in coaching. The conversation explor…

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T-G-I-Fry-day 26:29

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Did you know that national French Fry day is in July? We just found out so we thought it would be a great time to talk about who has the best fries in Oklahoma City, and what library resources you can use to learn more about Oklahoma City restaurants past and present, fries, and frying things. And if this podcast inspires you to learn more about th…

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251: The Essential Role of Vulnerability and Humanness in Coaching Supervision 29:50

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In this episode Claire Pedrick, master coach and co-author of ‘The Human Behind the Coach,’ joins host, Helen O’Grady to explore the vital role of humanness in coaching supervision. They discuss the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and why the supervisee, rather than supervisor, decides if a space is safe or not. Claire shares personal in…

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250: Exploring Coaching Readiness Through Supervision 38:45

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into coaching readiness and coachability, as host Helen O’Grady is joined by Clare Norman, Master Certified Coach and author of two key coaching books. When coaches come to supervision doubting themselves, because their client is not engaged, Clare encourages supervisors to go beyond asking what the contract say…

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Dr Mohamed El-Erian & David Quan 权丁文 | Cambridge Chancellor Candidate, Queens' President, Ex-PIMCO CEO ($1.9T AUM), Harvard Endowment CEO, Allianz Chief Economist, Ex-IMF Deputy Director, 'New Normal ... 2:12:09

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"My fireside chat with David Quan 权丁文 was comprehensive, engaging, and superb. He clearly did his research, asked penetrating questions, and even got me to discuss topics I've never covered in prior public conversations. The fact that our discussion lasted 2.5 hours, and that the entire audience remained engaged, says it all." - Dr Mohamed El-Erian…

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249: The Role of Contracting in Supervision 41:10

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Do you really understand the role of contracting in supervision? This week, join host Helen O’Grady as she speaks with coaching psychologist and supervisor, Anna Springett as they discuss the skill and practice of contracting in supervision. They discuss how it compares to contracting in coaching and the broad range of factors that practitioners ne…

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248: What Supervision Really Means for Your Coaching Practice 34:25

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Join us for the first episode of a new podcast series: Coaching Supervision Uncovered – an 11-part series exploring the fascinating world of coaching supervision and how it shapes exceptional coaches. Each episode delves into a distinctive aspect of supervision with leading practitioners, uncovering the nuanced ways supervision enhances coaching pr…

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247: A Day in the Life of Helen O’Grady: Coaching in Health, Social Care and Education 48:25

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In this inspiring episode of our ‘Day in the Life of’ podcast series, host Maxine Bell sits down with Helen O’Grady, an experienced coach and supervisor who brings her background in paediatric nursing into her coaching work within the health, social care, and education sectors. Helen shares her powerful journey from healthcare to coaching, shedding…

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#Ready4Freddie! Freddie Bishop (Cambridge Union Speakers' Officer Candidate & Events, St Albans Council House → Cambridge, Single Mother Family, Student Carer, Library Devotee, HisPol Newnham, Social Justice ... 2:19:03

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☕'s on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Cambridge Union Election Special Series: Freddie Bishop - Speakers' Officer Candidate Episode 106 of #CoffeesOnMeDavidQuan: Freddie Bishop is a first-year undergraduate reading History & Politics at Newnham College. Raised by a single mother in a Council house in St Albans, her journey to Cambridge has been one reliant on …

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Summer Reading 2025 20:56

2M ago20:56

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It's time for summer reading again at your local library, so Emily from the Metropolitan Library System's Outreach and Engagement office took some time out of her busy schedule to talk to a couple of this year's teen volunteers about what's going on at the library this summer and what it's like being a volunteer. If you'd like to know more about su…

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#DontMissChris! Chris Lorde (Cambridge Union Presidential Candidate & Equalities Officer, Windrush Heritage, London→Texas→Toronto→Cambridge, HSPS, LGBTQ+ ACS, CULC, ADC, CamFM Radio, JSA National Director ... 2:43:02

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☕'s on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Cambridge Union Election Special Series: Chris Lorde - Presidential Candidate Episode 103 of #CoffeesOnMeDavidQuan: Chris Lorde is a second-year undergraduate reading HSPS (Human, Social, and Political Sciences) at Christ's College, University of Cambridge. A born Londoner and Windrush generation descendant, Chris grew up …

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#BackJack! Jack Peters (Cambridge Union Presidential Candidate & Debates Officer, 1st Gen State School → Leadership, CULA Chair, HisPol, JCR Food, Eurovision & Flags Master, F1, Scout, Chef | Morrison ... 2:18:58

2M ago2:18:58

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☕'s on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Cambridge Union Election Special Series: Jack Peters - Presidential Candidate Episode 104 of #CoffeesOnMeDavidQuan: Jack Peters is a second year Politics and International Relations student at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. He was born and raised in Bedfordshire where he attended a state comprehensive school and wa…

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Makerspaces in Libraries 20:58

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Ever wonder what a makerspace is or what you can do in one? Lindsay, Nell, Reagan, and Alex from the Metropolitan Library System's makerspaces talk about the many things you can do in our wonderful makerspaces, and about the upcoming MakerFest program at the Belle Isle branch.By Metropolitan Library System

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246: Leading from Within: The Case for Formal Leader Coaching 39:20

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In the final episode of our ‘Coaching as a Leader’ podcast series, Jen Kidby is joined by Linda Beatty, Senior Manager of Culture and Engagement in Bank of Ireland, to explore the growing role of leader coaches in formal coaching programs within organizations. They delve into how structured coaching engagements—distinct from day-to-day mentoring or…

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245: Words make Worlds: How Language Can Transform Leadership 48:18

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In this episode, Jen Kidby is joined by leadership development coach Tony Worgan to explore how the language leaders use shapes the culture, dynamics, and performance of their teams. Tony shares insights from his coaching practice, highlighting the power of being intentional with words and the impact of “discounting” language—subtle phrases that ca…

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244: Leader Coaches: Letting Go of Expertise 51:01

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In this episode, host Jen Kidby is joined by coaches and co-authors Katy McGregor and Ross Hunter to explore the benefits and challenges of letting go of expertise as a leader coach, highlighting how identity, values, and experience shape leadership styles. They unpack the tension leaders have between offering expert advice or stepping back to empo…

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243: Coaching as a Leader: A New Vision for Leading with Impact 51:17

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In the premiere episode of our Coaching as a Leader podcast series, host Simone Sweeney talks to coach, supervisor and author Jen Kidby, and AC Head of Corporate Membership and Accreditation, Victoria Leath, to discuss the important topic of leader as coach and the launch of the AC’s new book: Coaching as a Leader. Together, they share the inspirat…

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Dr Henrik Naujoks | Bain Head of Financial Services (APAC & Greater China), World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, Digital Transformation, Intergenerational Wealth & Legacy, Cross-Cultural Leadership ... 2:00:59

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Episode 102 of #CoffeesOnMeDavidQuan: Dr Henrik Naujoks is the Head of Bain & Company's Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Greater China Financial Services practices, based in Hong Kong. Henrik has more than 30 years of management consulting experience. Over the past several years, his work has predominantly focused on digital and customer-led transformations…

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242: A Day in the Life of Val Mullally: Reflective Supervisor and Author 56:49

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In this episode of our Day in the Life series, we speak with coach, supervisor, TedX speaker, and author Val Mullally. Join us for a rich and thought-provoking conversation that explores reflective supervision, psychological safety, parenting coaching, self-care, and so much more. Discover Val’s inspiring journey from schoolteacher to coach, and ho…

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241: Punching Through Grief: A Revolutionary Coaching Approach to Healing 46:33

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In this episode, we explore how coaching has been integrated into RELEASE, a bereavement programme which uses exercise in the form of non-contact boxing and mindfulness to enable participants to express their emotions and focus on their own individual outcomes. Host Julie Flower is joined by Claire Henry MBE, a coach specialising in palliative and …

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240: Spark Inside: Transforming Lives in the Criminal Justice System 38:20

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In this episode, our host Julie Flower discusses the transformative power of coaching within the criminal justice system with Jeffrey Wotherspoon, a coach from the charity Spark Inside, and Elliot, a participant in the Black Hero's Journey program. Jeffrey explains Spark Inside's mission and programs, including the Hero's Journey and Black Hero's J…

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Matt Robb | Partner of Education PE/Consulting/M&A (ex-McKinsey, EY, Deloitte), UK Tony Blair's Education Strategy Architect, Cambridge 1st, Deals, Western Traditions & Market Models, Parenting Psychology ... 2:31:16

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Episode 101 of #CoffeesOnMeDavidQuan: Matt Robb has had a multi-decade career in strategy and education. Educated at Cambridge where he graduated with a First in Natural Sciences, he joined McKinsey & Co for 7 years, enjoying accelerated promotion. He left in 2000 to pursue a career in education and authored the Education Strategy for Tony Blair. F…

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239: The Lived Experience Coaches Transforming Support Services for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism 43:01

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In this special episode, our host Julie Flower, dives into an inspiring conversation with guests Lindsay Henderson and Shaun Armour from Your Voice Counts, a charity based in Northeast England. Discover how they are challenging perspectives with a groundbreaking scheme that trains people with learning disabilities and autism to coach the profession…

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Poetry Month Author Interview with Betty Blanks 16:20

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April is poetry month, so on this month's podcast we talked to Betty Blanks, author of Pick Up Your Name and Write: The Life of Wilma Elizabeth McDaniel. Miss McDaniel was an Oklahoma born poet that moved to California during the Great Depression, but never stopped writing about her home in Oklahoma. Betty Blanks was kind enough to talk to us about…

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238: From Disengagement to Empowerment: The Coaching Approaches Transforming Young Lives 43:57

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In this inspiring episode of our Coaching for Good series, we dive deep into the transformative power of coaching and mentoring for disengaged and vulnerable youth. Host, Julie Flower is joined by Duncan Cherrett and Ana Collier from Young Devon, a leading charity in the southwest of England dedicated to supporting young people who need more help t…

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237: Writing for Resilience: Coaching Survivors of Domestic Abuse 53:05

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Listen to this podcast episode to hear how an innovative coaching program is helping survivors of domestic abuse ‘dream big.’ Our host, Julie Flower, is joined by the creator of the “Writing for Resilience” coaching program, Charmaine Pollard, as well as two of the participants, Priya* and Shari*. Charmaine, a coach and certified poetry therapist, …

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236: An Innovative Coaching Program Empowering Unpaid Carers 50:56

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Did you know there are 6.5 million unpaid carers in the UK? These individuals dedicate their lives to supporting loved ones, often at the cost of their mental health, physical well-being, finances, relationships, and self-esteem. But what if coaching could help? Join host, Julie Flower and Pam Thomson, Carer Community Manager and Penni Norris, Coac…

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235: A Day in the Life of Leyla Okhai: Bridging Culture, Race and Mental Health 37:29

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Where does mental health meet culture and race equity? Coach, trainer and TedX speaker Leyla Okhai joins host Maxine Bell to answer this question. This honest and insightful conversation is part of our Day in the Life series where we talk to real coaches about their real lives. Listen to be inspired, pick up top tips and feel less alone in your coa…

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234: How Stories of African Leadership Inform Your Coaching Practice 42:37

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How can African leadership transform global perspectives? Join Claudia Day and her guests, Gamu Matarira and Nicola Strong, co-founders of African Leadership Global (ALG), a data and training company that takes a fresh perspective on the diversity of intelligence to include the Global South. In this episode, they dive into the intersection of Afric…

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Crafts! 21:17

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Did you know that March is craft month, or that the library offers lots of programs teaching different crafts? On this month's podcast we talk about some of the resources you can use through the library to help learn how to do a wide variety of crafts.By Metropolitan Library System

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233: Leading with Cultural Awareness: A Framework for Success with Philippe Rosinski 58:06

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Listen to this insightful conversation on cultural awareness in coaching. Our host, Claudia Day is joined by award-winning coach and best-selling author, Philippe Rosinski to explore why cultural awareness is so important for enhancing coaching effectiveness, fostering inclusion, innovation, creativity and strengthening leadership. They define cult…

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232: How Assessments Can Impact Team Coaching 44:32

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Want to take your team coaching to the next level? In this episode, our host Claudia Day is joined by expert team coach Kimberly Lewis Parsons to share how assessments can be a game-changer for fostering collaboration, trust, and effectiveness. With a background in technology and corporate leadership, Kimberly explores the strategic use of assessme…

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231: How Motivational Maps Can Empower Individuals and Teams 48:56

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Ever wondered what truly drives you and your team? Dive into the world of Motivational Maps with host Claudia Day and her guest, business motivator, Susannah Brade-Waring to explore how this powerful tool can transform the way individuals and teams understand what fuels motivation and how to harness it for success. Susannah shares her journey into …

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230: From Burnout to Balance: Navigating Well-Being in Organizational Life 53:13

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Unlock the secrets to well-being in coaching and leadership development in this insightful episode with host Claudia Day and expert guest Audrey McGibbon, a chartered occupational and coaching psychologist. Audrey shares her journey into the field and explains why well-being isn’t just a personal pursuit—it’s a critical factor in effective leadersh…

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Black History Month: A.C. Hamlin and Green Currin 34:48

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Erin Brown from the Oklahoma Territorial Museum tells us the stories of Oklahoma's first African-American territorial legislator Green Currin, and Oklahoma's first State Legistlator A.C. Hamlin.By Metropolitan Library System

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229: Transform Communication with the VoicePrint Tool Part 2 39:10

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Are you ready to transform the way you communicate? In the second part of this insightful conversation, host Claudia Day is joined by developer Alan Robertson and expert coach Kate Mason-Keaney to dive into the significance of communication styles and the powerful VoicePrint tool. Alan, with a background in organizational development, and Kate, a t…

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228: Transform Communication with the VoicePrint Tool Part 1 46:17

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Are you ready to transform the way you communicate? In part one of two this insightful episode, host Claudia Day is joined by developer Alan Robertson and expert coach Kate Mason-Keaney to dive into the significance of communication styles and the powerful VoicePrint tool. Alan, with a background in organizational development, and Kate, a team and …

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227: Unlocking Cognitive Potential with the HBDI 50:26

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In this episode we delve into the Whole Brain® Thinking Model and the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) with host, Claudia Day and award-winning executive coach and researcher, Verity Hannell. The Whole Brain® Thinking framework developed by Ned Herrmann is a powerful, science-backed operating system for harnessing cognitive diversity in t…

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226: Know Yourself, Know Your Team: The Insights Discovery Tool 48:31

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In this episode, we dive deep into a transformative tool for enhancing team dynamics and organizational effectiveness—the Insights Discovery Tool. Joining our host, Claudia Day, is Mark Leisegang, Practice Lead at Insights Learning and Development, to discuss the pivotal role of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in personal and professional…

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New Year, New Books 19:08

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Kristine from the library's Collection Development department talks about some of the new books we'll be getting in 2025.By Metropolitan Library System

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225: How Personality Assessments Can Transform Your Coaching Practice 46:35

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Do personality assessments support or hinder our coaching practices? Join Professor Rebecca Jones and host, Claudia Day for an engaging conversation on how personality shapes coaching and personal development. They both share their personal journeys with personality assessments and give a short live demonstration from the IPIP neo assessment and ho…

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224: The Impact and Science of Self-Awareness 29:03

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This week, we dive deep into the transformative concept of self-awareness and explore its profound impact on personal growth, leadership, and coaching. Join our host, Claudia Day, as she sits down with coach and academic, Julia Carden. Julia shares her journey from leadership in the Royal Navy to her research and deep reflective exploration into se…

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223: The Year in Reflection: Lessons from Our 2024 Hosts 1:02:05

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Ever Wondered What It’s Like to Be a Podcast Host? Join us for an inspiring end-of-year episode where we bring back all five hosts from our 2024 podcast series to share their incredible journeys. This heartfelt conversation dives into their experiences, challenges, and the ripple effects of stepping outside their comfort zones to follow their passi…

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222: A Day in the Life of Sally Twisleton: Engineer to Coach 38:18

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Are you considering a career pivot or have already taken the leap to turn your passion into a thriving coaching business? Join host, Maxine Bell, as she speaks with Sally Twisleton about her inspiring journey from a senior engineering leader at Rolls-Royce to becoming a full-time coach. Sally reflects on the challenges and opportunities of starting…

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221: From Fear to Love in Coaching and Supervision 41:08

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Have you ever considered how fear influences coaching dynamics – the fears of the client, but also the coach? In this enlightening conversation, Robin Shohet, a supervisor of nearly 50 years, joins our host, Dina Sabry Fivaz, to delve into topics such as the interplay between coaching and therapy, the barriers of self-deception and the blocks creat…

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Holiday Horror and Mystery 27:37

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Looking for something interesting and different to read during the upcoming holiday season? Librarians Lindsay, Maddie, Reagan, and Tyler share some recommendations from the library's collection of Christmas and winter related horror and mystery novels, graphic novels, and novellas.By Metropolitan Library System