Ethics in coaching – the importance of values Watch Video This week in our Coaching Cafe we return to our core, by kicking off a new theme around the ‘ICF Core Competencies’. Importantly, this series is perfectly timed in the lead up to International Coach Week (13th – 19th May 2024), to give us an opportunity to reflect on ourselves as coaches and on our workplace coaching practice.  We start the series with an exploration of ethics in coaching and the importance of values. Listen to the Coaching Cafe podcasts The ICF Code of Ethics The ICF Code of Ethics describes the core val ..read more

Will AI replace us as coaches? Watch Video We hope you had a refreshing and energising break! This week in our Coaching Cafe we summarise our discussion on the use of AI in Coaching, including: the pros and cons of AI. In addition, how the use of AI can make our coaching better. Furthermore, answer the big question around ‘will AI replace us as coaches?’. Listen to the Coaching Cafe podcasts Will AI replace us as coaches? The short answer is no!  We recommend you listen to the webinar ‘Ask Me Anything: Artificial Intelligence Coaching’ from the International Coach Federation for ..read more

What if AI can make my coaching better? Putting AI to the test Watch Video ‘What if AI can make my coaching better?’, I asked. ‘What would that look like?’ ‘Importantly, what difference would that make to my coaching?’. ‘Only one way to find out!’ I thought.  ‘Let’s put it to the test’. Listen to the Coaching Cafe podcasts How can AI improve a PCC level recording? This week in our Coaching Cafe we continue to discuss a key trend in coaching: the use of AI in coaching. In particular we turn our thinking to: how we can use AI for continuous improvement in our coaching. Specifically ..read more

What happens when the resume is written by AI? Exploring AI, HR and Coaching Watch Video ‘That resume was clearly written by AI’, said one of our clients recently. ‘The issue is that when the candidate interviewed, they were terrible. That’s where good coaching questions come into it’. It was this quote that prompted the Coaching Café for this week. Specifically, we explore the intersect between AI, HR and quality coaching questions. Paula Jones-Hunt our Resident HR Specialist hosts this Coaching Café discussion.  With over 25 years of HR experience, Paula has seen many changes in the ..read more

The use of AI in coaching Why we shouldn’t bury our heads in the sand Watch Video In discussing key trends for 2024 in coaching we agreed that the use of AI in coaching is in the top three. Luckily, you do not have to be a ‘technological guru’ to understand how artificial intelligence is influencing coaching. Furthermore, we feel it’s not something that we can ignore.  Therefore, this week we kick off a new round of discussions. Specifically, thinking about the impact of AI on coaching. Let’s say up front, we are not the experts. But AI in not going away. In fact, the International ..read more

The ‘right to disconnect’ and the role of coaching Watch Video Last week we kicked off the Coaching Café with Trends in Coaching. We are sharing the important topics that we are likely to influence our workplaces and coaching this year.  Alumni on the line agree that one of the key topics is the prevalence of mental health concerns. In addition, burnout in the workplace. And the focus on the legislative response that enshrines the ‘right to disconnect’.  Importantly, we agree that coaching plays a significant role in addressing these issues and the underlying causes.  Therefo ..read more

Watch Video Trends in Coaching for 2024 Welcome to the Coaching Café series for 2024!  Not long ago we signed off for the year, with a recap on the trends in coaching that we predicated for 2023.  And now here we are, gazing into our re-usable coffee cups. Thinking about the important topics that we are likely to influence our workplaces and coaching this year.  The good news is that you don’t need your double shot espresso for inspiration. There are several trends that we are seeing in our research. In addition, through conversations with Alumni and readers like yourself.&nbs ..read more

2023 in Coaching Café’s The Wrap UP Watch Video Wow where did the year go?  It feels like we blinked and now it’s December But we have achieved a lot together as an Alumni. Including: 30 Coaching Café’s, 7 guest speakers, and 20th Birthday celebrations. In addition, we reviewed the ICF Global Study and focussed on building workforce engagement. Not to mention, great discussion and a focus on our development. As we wrap up the year in Coaching Café’s, we take the time to revisit the trends that we saw throughout the year. In particular, what this means for our workplaces and coachin ..read more

How leaders build engagement – exploring positive duty with guest speaker Leisa Bowness Watch Video At Open Door we are keen to learn from the leaders in our workplaces who are making a difference.  In particular, we continue our conversation this week around building engagement in the workplace, by welcoming back to the Coaching Café, Leisa Bowness. Leisa is the Manager Organisational Capability from Resources Safety & Health Queensland.  Listen to the Coaching Cafe podcasts What is impacting engagement? We have shared Gallup’s recent report on the State of the ..read more

How leaders build engagement with guest speaker Andrew Figtree Watch Video At Open Door we are keen to learn from the leaders in our workplaces who are making a difference.  In particular, we continue our conversation this week around building engagement in the workplace. Therefore, we welcome back to the Coaching Café, Andrew ‘Figgy’ Figtree, former Group Captain with Air Force. Open Door has had a long association with Air Force building a coaching culture and delivering the Air Force Coaching Leadership Program. Listen to the Coaching Cafe podcasts Quiet quitting is ..read more