SOM MINI CPD - Coaching Psychology with Fiona Day

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SOM MINI CPD - Coaching Psychology with Fiona Day

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In this CPD-focused episode of the SOM Podcast, Steve Randall speaks with Fiona Day — former public health consultant, NHS medical director, chartered coaching psychologist, and leadership development specialist — about how coaching psychology is transforming leadership and mentoring in healthcare.

Fiona shares insights from her 20+ year medical career, her transition into executive coaching, and her research into evidence-based leadership development. She explains the growing evidence that experiential learning, coaching, and mentoring are among the most effective methods for developing healthcare leaders — and why coaching psychology, in particular, creates sustained behavioural change by working at the “metacognitive” level.

The conversation explores:

How coaching differs from traditional leadership training
Why mentors should learn to coach first
How coaching improves wellbeing, confidence, and decision-making
The emerging evidence base, including systematic reviews and published outcome data
Practical advice for occupational health professionals who want to develop coaching and mentoring skills

This episode provides a roadmap for listeners looking to enhance their leadership impact, improve mentoring practice, and professionalise coaching within healthcare.

**Key Topics Discussed**

Evidence-based leadership development in healthcare
Coaching psychology vs traditional leadership training
Mentoring and coaching: when to advise and when to facilitate discovery
Developing metacognitive skills in leaders
Measuring coaching outcomes and wellbeing impact
Published research on coaching effectiveness
Professional accreditation and standards in coaching and mentoring
Practical steps to begin a coaching journey
Resources for further learning

Fiona's Website: fjornitdayconsulting.co.uk
Fiona's Podcast: Transformational Thinking for Health Leaders

Articles mentioned in the episode:

https://bmjleader.bmj.com/content/9/4/349

https://fionadayconsulting.co.uk/services/bmj-leader-coaching-evidence-doctors-medical-public-health-leaders/

The SOM podcast is sponsored by Orchid Live - specialist occupational health software used by a number of SOM members to run every aspect of their occupational health operations. They hold healthcare records for over 1 million UK workers and work with both in-house OH teams and OH providers. You can find out more at OrchidLive.com.

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