Episode 5

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1st Dec 2020

What can we Learn About Change from Covid-19?

In this episode we discuss what we can learn about change from Covid 19.

We reflect on how people’s need for structure is severely impacted by not having an office environment, and that structure is really important as a psychological need. The boundaries that were present in our physical office routine are no longer there.


We explore how structure relates to Certainty, part of David Rock’s SCARF model from the field of neuroscience. It’s clear that as coaches we can help leaders model clear boundaries.


We use Kübler-Ross’s change model as we look at denial and a key benefit of this model is it helps us name feelings. We also apply William Bridge’s model of Transitions, how it makes a distinction between changes and transitions, and the model’s simplicity of new beginnings, no man’s land and endings.


We further explore how a leader can use SCARF as a lens, and by applying this lens see how people can be in an away state or a towards state (in simplicity, moving away from punishment and towards reward) and use this lens to practically help their people.


Resources:

  • David Rock’s SCARF model - https://neuroleadership.com/your-brain-at-work/scarf-model-motivate-your-employees
  • Kübler-Ross’s change model - https://www.change-management-coach.com/kubler-ross.html
  • William Bridge’s model of Transitions - https://wmbridges.com/about/what-is-transition/

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The Coaching Question
Exploring the world of coaching in business, for coaches, users and buyers of coaching
Two experienced executive coaches, Sarah Turner and Gregor Findlay discuss topics pertinent to those that commission and use coaching in organisations, as well as for coaches themselves.

We want more coaching conversations to be happening in the world and while there are lots of resources targetted at coaches, there seem to be less targetted at helping those that bring coaches into organisations.

About your hosts

Gregor Findlay

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Gregor is an APECS Accredited Master Executive Coach with nearly 20 years experience who has helped hundreds of senior managers, directors and C-Suite executives undergo transformative change and growth, both personal and organisational.

Gregors mission is to help leaders and leadership teams develop and grow so they can make an even bigger difference for themselves, their people and society. My role is helping others be more free and able to have happier, successful, and more worthwhile lives.

Sarah Turner

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Sarah’s an experienced Executive and Maternity Coach, and business psychologist. She has many years’ coaching experience working across a range of sectors working with professionals, managers and leaders.

On a personal level, Sarah is passionate about empowering women to combine both their personal and professional lives once they become a mother. Her coaching approach is pragmatic, supportive but challenging where appropriate, enabling women to gain clarity about what is most important and manage their transition with renewed confidence.