Episode 7

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15th Dec 2020

Why Should We Bother with a Systemic Approach and Constellations in Coaching?

In this episode we ask the question - "Why should we bother with a systemic approach and constellations in coaching?”

Listen in to this episode if you are interested in learning more about what systemic coaching is and how systemic constellations as a technique works in practice. You will be particularly interested in this episode if you are keen to understand how other factors in your life/work might be impacting you - how you feel and how you perform at work.


We talk through some examples to demonstrate how constellations work in practice and we introduce a question “What is one step for better that would free up the system?”


We talk about physical constellations or ‘sculpting’, which is also a very useful technique in coaching supervision, and how all sorts of things can be surfaced.


In teams, we talk about the outside-in and future-back approach, using more systemic questions such as; Who does your team serve? What will they require differently from you in the future? What will you regret in two years’ time not having addressed? And one of Gregor’s favourite questions; When you are successful as a team, what will they (your stakeholders) be doing differently?


We also explore when HR should be looking for a systemic approach from their coaches. Sarah reminds us how whiteboards on Zoom and Teams can be a great enabler and just because we can’t meet physically doesn’t mean that you can’t work systemically with constellations.


Resources:

  • Overview of Systemic Constellations - https://coaching-blog.com/overview-of-systemic-constellations/

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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.