Episode 5

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11th May 2021

Why Does Mindset Matter in Coaching?

In this episode we are joined by Charlie Warshowski, a coach and coach-trainer and founder of Love Your Coaching to talk about growth mindset and why it matters in coaching.

This is an episode that should not only be of interest to coaches and HR, but also to any parents who are interested in how to best enable their children to be successful in what they do.


We both met Charlie through the Guildford Coaches Group where he ran a session on Mindset and confirmed how important this concept is for coaches, HR and leaders.


What is mindset?


Carol Dweck, the originator of Mindset has a much-viewed TED talk; ‘The Power Of Believing You Can Improve’, which is a quick and easy introduction. Her book Mindset, should in our humble opinion, be required reading for every teacher, educator and parent. It’s an easy read.


Neuroplasticity, also known as neural plasticity, or brain plasticity, is the ability of neural networks in the brain to change through growth and reorganisation. This phenomenon is central to Mindset. One definition of Mindset is “The established set of attitudes held by someone”. When presented with a big failure, those with a growth mindset go on. Those with a fixed mindset ‘retire themselves’ or blame others.


Here is a quote that exemplifies a growth mindset: “That we believe that rejection is feedback rather than failure. That we’re up for a challenge. That we gleefully rub our hands together when we find out something is tough”


Resources:

  • Charlie Warshowski Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliewarshawski/
  • LoveYourCoaching - https://www.loveyourcoaching.com/
  • Carol Dweck: The Power Of Believing You Can Improve - https://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_believing_that_you_can_improve
  • Carol Dweck: Mindset - https://www.waterstones.com/book/mindset-updated-edition/dr-carol-dweck/9781472139955

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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.

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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.