The Coaching Inn

Join Claire Pedrick MCC at 3D Coaching’s virtual pub where we have conversations with coaches, authors and thought leaders together with people new to coaching. It’s a cosy chat with a challenging edge.Become a regular by signing up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Podbean. Host: Claire Pedrick MCC

The Coaching Inn is a business podcast hosted by 3D Coaching, with 300 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

3D Coaching hosts The Coaching Inn, a business show with 300 episodes published.

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  Episode #46

  S6 Episode 46 Why Holding Your Nerve Matters More Than Getting It Right with Kirsty Elderton

  Sep 30, 202636 minS6

  What does it take to end one chapter of work without losing what made it meaningful? In this episode of The Coaching Inn, Claire Pedrick talks with Kirsty Elderton about closing her coaching business intentionally and creating a new direction for her work. Kirsty reflects on a career shaped by coaching, consulting, health challenges, and changing ideas about identity and time. At the heart of the conversation is the gap between knowing change is needed and taking action - a gap where doubt, competing opportunities, and other people’s opinions can make it difficult to hold your nerve. Endings don’t have to mean erasing the past. Rituals and deliberate transition markers can help make change real, while allowing people to carry forward relationships, learning, and purpose. Claire and Kirsty also explore what it means to hold work lightly, create space to think, and build a business that doesn’t treat hustle as proof of value. Key takeaways Make important transitions intentional rather than letting them simply fizzle out Notice what can pull you away from a decision you already know is right Use rituals to give change meaning and help it land Carry forward what matters while letting old structures evolve Build work around sustainable practices, not constant busyness Contact: Contact Kirsty through Linked In linkedin.com/in/kirstyelderton or https://www.thepeopleandculture.co/ Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners. Further Information: Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop. Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email . Keywords: coaching, coaching business, career change, career transition, business transformation, intentional endings, managing change, making difficult decisions, holding your nerve, knowing and doing, coaching insights, leadership skills, coaching competencies, sustainable business, hustle culture, outcome-based pricing, work-life balance, personal growth, identity and work, creating space to think We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

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  Episode #44

  S6 Episode 44: The Yes-And Mindset That Changes Coaching Conversations with Chris Grimes

  Sep 9, 202651 minS6

  If your coaching, conversations, or presentations feel a little too busy, this episode is a masterclass in what happens when you slow down, listen deeply, and know exactly when to stop. Chris Grimes - motivational comedian, coach, broadcaster, and improviser - shows why the simplest shifts in timing, silence, and presence can transform the way people think, speak, and connect. Today Claire Pedrick and Chris Grimes unpack the improv principle of yes, and as a powerful coaching mindset, exploring why collaboration beats interrogation, why people often listen to reply instead of understand, and how the right question is sometimes no question at all. Chris introduces his idea of The Clearing - the uncluttered space where insight, story, and creativity emerge - and explains how coaching, comedy, and deep listening all come alive there. You’ll discover: why “if you can’t top it, stop it” is a brilliant rule for coaching and communication how timing shapes everything from a joke to a breakthrough conversation why silence can carry more authority than talking what improv teaches us about ensemble, vulnerability, and making other people look good how Chris uses storytelling frameworks like 54321, Pass the Golden Baton, and Legacy Life Reflections to surface meaningful insight Claire and Chris also explore the danger of becoming too mechanical in a world where AI can already imitate process, and the human qualities that still make coaching irreplaceable - warmth, kindness, presence, and the courage to be imperfect. Chris Grimes is a coach, facilitator, and motivational comedian, and the founder of Second Curve, The Good Listening To Show, and Instant Wit, his Bristol-based comedy improvisation company. His work blends performance, listening, and leadership into a style that is as practical as it is unforgettable. Essential listening if you coach, lead, speak, facilitate, or simply want to have better conversations. This one is funny, thoughtful, and packed with ideas you’ll want to use immediately. Contact: Contact Chris through Linked In http://linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com legacylifereflections.com secondcurve.uk instantwit.co.uk Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners. Further Information: Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop. Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email . Keywords: podcast coaching, active listening, coaching questions, leadership development, communication skills, personal growth, reflective listening, coaching mindset, effective conversation, self-awareness, team leadership, mindset shift, facilitation skills, deep listening, coaching techniques, emotional intelligence, professional development, coaching tips, conversation skills, leadership coaching We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

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  Episode #43

  S6 Episode 43: The Power of the Pause - Comedy, Coaching, and Being Real with Sharon von Stimson

  Sep 2, 202637 minS6

  In this episode of The Coaching Inn, Claire Pedrick speaks with Sharon Von Stimson, a stand-up comedian and coach, about how comedy and coaching intersect through being real, timing, and the power of the pause. Sharon shares her unusual career journey, moving from a conventional 30-year career in corporate HR into stand-up comedy and then coaching. What began as a search for a more authentic life became a portfolio career that blends comedy, coaching, and a little bit of HR. Along the way, she reflects on midlife change and experiences that reshaped her understanding of who she is and how she wants to live. The conversation explores how comedy and coaching both rely on noticing what is happening in the room. In comedy, that means reading audience reaction, building resonance, and knowing when to create a twist. In coaching, it means paying close attention to the thinker’s response, allowing silence, and creating space for a thought or insight to emerge. Sharon’s message is clear: the pause matters, honesty matters, and sometimes everything has to break before we realize we were never broken. Contact: Contact Sharon through Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonvonsimson/ Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners. Further Information: Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop. Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email . Keywords: coaching, comedy, authenticity, power of pause, timing, resonance, dissonance, audience feedback, active listening, silent pauses, midlife career change, HR transformation, stand-up comedy, coaching and comedy, communication skills, self-awareness, leadership presence, personal reinvention, professional development, emotional intelligence We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

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  Episode #42

  S6 Episode 42: How Contagious Confidence Transforms Leadership and Inspires Trust with Julie Smith

  Aug 26, 202636 minS6

  Most leadership advice focuses on controlling perceptions, but what if true influence comes from being real—really human? In this episode, Julie Smith, founder of Talent Sprout and author of Contagious Confidence, joins Claire Pedrick to reveal how confidence is more than just a feeling—it's a measurable, performance variable that shapes collective success. Discover why leaders who are aware of their signals can inspire trust, foster resilience, and create a culture where confidence fuels performance rather than masks doubt .Julie shares how subtle cues and authentic vulnerability - done thoughtfully - can actually elevate team cohesion. Contact: Contact Julie through Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-smith-talent-sprout/ Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners. Further Information: Contagious Confidence is available here https://link.amazon/B0fgHHdmF Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop. Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email . Keywords: confidence coaching, leadership coaching, authentic leadership, contagious confidence, leadership confidence, coaching confidence, team performance, team trust, vulnerability in leadership, psychological safety, leadership development, confidence building, leadership presence, coaching tips, self-awareness, growth mindset, empowering questions, resilient teams, leadership influence, authentic coaching We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

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  Episode #41

  S6 Episode 41 How Internal Coaches Are Navigating Power, Ethics, and Change in Modern Workplaces with Katharine St John Brooks

  Aug 19, 202638 minS6

  Discover how Katharine’s journey from civil service to authoring a second edition of her book on internal coaching highlights the evolution of coaching. She shares insights from the new edition, including how coaching topics now span existential issues, wellbeing, and diversity like neurodiversity and technology. Katharine joins Claire Pedrick to discuss the shift from traditional performance coaching to a holistic, boundary-crossing approach, especially post-pandemic, spotlighting stories illustrating power dynamics, ethical dilemmas, and internal conflicts. Her reflections reveal the importance of supervision, the complexity of team coaching, and the impact of remote technologies shaping coaching practice. Listen to learn some practical nuances of how the scope of internal coaching is changing, the challenges of managing organizational politics, and more. Katharine’s experience, enriched with personal stories, offers foundational wisdom for internal coaches navigating a rapidly changing landscape. Book: Internal Coaching The Inside Story https://link.amazon/B0fxE1vLq Contact: Contact Katharine through Linked In linkedin.com/in/katharine-st-john-brooks-1a07b Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com or join our coaching community where you can talk with other listeners. Further Information: Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop. Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email . Keywords: internal coaching, coaching supervision, coaching ethics, workplace coaching, executive coaching, team coaching, coaching in organisations, neurodiversity in coaching, coaching and technology, online coaching, wellbeing and resilience, coaching research, internal coach, coaching leadership, organisational change, career coaching, confidence building, coaching case studies, power dynamics, coaching book We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

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