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Coaching Craft Podcast

Coaching Craft Podcast

Written by: Jeff Matthews
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A podcast station dedicated to the craft of coaching.

We explore skills, approaches and mindset that makes for effective coaching and mentoring.

Hosted by Jeff Matthews and James Butcher, who combined have over 60 years experience of coaching supervision and coach training, and have worked together for more than 25 years.

Expect a candid and direct reflection on what really works in coaching - with no fear of sacrificing a few sacred cows!

Jeff Matthews 2025
Economics
Episodes
  • CC Podcast 010 - Politics and Coaching
    Jan 9 2026

    Episode 10: To what extent should coaches and the profession of coaching concern itself with the realm of politics? In this episode Jeff talks with James who is both a coach and a (local) politician about the connection between the two. A fascinating conversation in which (spoiler alert) the conclusion is more than you might think...

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    33 mins
  • CC Podcast 009 - AI and Coaching
    Jan 9 2026

    Episode 9: In this podcast Jeff and James explore the use of AI in coaching. It's a fast changing area and raises issues around contracting, ethical practice as well as the practical of issues of which tools and for what. In this extended podcast of 40 mins, Jeff shares the latest insights and research he has gleaned in understanding this disruptive technology. It's a must listen, and likely to be the 1st of a number as we look to keep pace with the development. There are suggestions on tools, a checklist for choosing the right ones and a report on the very latest research from Prof Nicky Terblanche on the effectiveness of AI Coaching.

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    40 mins
  • CC Podcast 008 - What's Love Got To Do With It
    Jan 9 2026

    Episode 8: In this latest podcast, James and Jeff reflect on the coaching relationship; it's primacy in effective one to one work and how it differs from other forms of human relationships. The Greek ideal of friendship and their 4 words for 'love' and how that loaded term is not talked about in the literature. Taking a prompt from Tina Turner, what has love got to do with it? You will find it in the library under the podcast tab.

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    18 mins
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