S2 Episode 45: Trust and Challenge in Coaching with John Blakey

Today Claire is talking to John Blakey - author of Challenging Coaching and The Trusted Executive. We talk about all sorts - John’s friendship with Sir John Whitmore, Where did the books come from? What’s coming up? What qualities do we bring to trust people? Coaching as holy ground and more.

 

Takeaways

• The term 'Challenging Coaching' was born from a need for more direct engagement in coaching.
• John Whitmore's influence was pivotal in John's development as a coach and author.
• The balance of challenge and support is crucial in effective coaching.
• Writing 'The Trusted Executive' required John to step out of his comfort zone and embrace academic rigor.
• Kindness and openness are essential qualities for trust in leadership.
• Faith plays a significant role in John's writing and coaching philosophy.
• The act of writing is both a personal journey and a spiritual practice for John.
• Coaching conversations can be sacred spaces where profound insights occur.
• John's future aspirations include exploring spiritual themes in his writing.

Contact John through Linked In

Books: Challenging Coaching

The Trusted Executive

 

Keywords

coaching, John Blakey, Challenging Coaching, Trusted Executive, leadership, trust, kindness, faith, personal journey, coaching conversations