What does it take to build a coaching culture in a region full of momentum, ambition, and untapped potential?

In this episode of the Coaching Catalysts Podcast, co-hosts Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel sit down with two visionary leaders shaping the future of coaching in the Middle East: Dr. Aysha Albuzmait and Dr. Abeer AlRasbi. As coaches and supervisors-in-training, they are at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry, one where ethical practice, professional supervision, and courageous leadership are becoming essential.

Highlights:

00:00 Meet Dr. Abeer AlRasbi and Dr. Aysha Albuzmait,

03:36 The journey from education, law, and media into coaching

05:57 How coaching led to founding businesses and new passions

07:37 Bringing leadership and personal growth to the centre of coaching

10:02 Becoming thought leaders in coaching supervision in the Middle East

13:04 Dr. Abeer AlRasbi’s transformation story

16:16 What’s changed and what’s next in the UAE/Middle East

20:05 Why supervision is an emerging field

23:26 Hopes for the next 10 years

28:29 The strong business case for supervision.

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Find out more about our supervision service here: http://bit.ly/coaching-collective

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What happens when you take the leap from a successful career into coaching and then stretch yourself even further into supervision? In this inspiring episode of the Coaching Catalysts Podcast, co-hosts Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel are joined by Jacqueline Lawrence, ICF PCC coach, mentor, and coach supervisor, for an honest and energising conversation about growth, bravery, and self-care in the coaching profession.

Jackie shares her unique path from banking law to coaching, the “side hustle” that turned into a calling, and how she navigated launching her coaching business right before the pandemic. They explore the transition from coach to supervisor, the importance of stretching out of the comfort zone, and why supervision is truly “self care for coaches.”

Highlights:

00:00 Intro: Meet Jacqueline Lawrence, expert coach and supervisor for Coaching Catalyst Supervision Collective

01:10 Jacqueline’s journey

04:46 Building a coaching business before/during Covid,

06:22 Why, when, and how Jacqueline shifted into supervision

09:21 The impact of supervision

13:03 Cultivating creativity in coaching & supervision

14:26 What makes the Coaching Catalyst Collective so special

18:11 Supervision as self-care for coaches

20:55 Creating a calm, safe, and present supervision space

25:16 The value of being a supervisee

30:02 Why every coach can benefit from supervision

33:21 Special announcement: New supervision group in UAE & the Middle East

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Website:

https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com

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Work with us:

​FREE Supervision Experience for Coaches: Listening Partnerships, register here: https://bit.ly/supervisionexperience

Our roundtable discussions for internal coaches here:

https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com/organisationalcoaches

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Find out more about our supervision service here: http://bit.ly/coaching-collective

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To book a call: https://tidycal.com/coachingcatalysts/explorationcall

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​To become a professional coach supervisor with The Coaching Catalysts, head here: https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com/supervisiondiploma

For ICF mentoring see here: https://bit.ly/catalystsmentorcoaching

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How does weaving together mediation and coaching unlock deeper transformation for clients? In this episode of the Coaching Catalysts Podcast, co-hosts Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel welcome Polly Walker, coach, mediator, and member of the Supervision Collective, for a rich exploration of conflict resolution, leadership challenges, and the power of curiosity.

Polly shares her unique journey from mainstream teaching to working with excluded youth, her transition into mediation and restorative practices, and how coaching skills have been core throughout. Together, they discuss bringing joy and fun into coaching work, the challenges and rewards of group supervision, and practical strategies for supporting clients through conflict.

Highlights:

00:00 Introduction: Meet Polly Walker, coach and mediator

01:30 Polly’s background, mainstream teaching, special educational needs, and conflict resolution

04:00 Mediation in community, workplace, and special education; conflict coaching

06:25 Leadership coaching and what lights Polly up

07:11 Mediation training and what coaches gain from conflict skillsets

10:15 The coaching/mediation overlap, big questions and powerful tools

13:32 Supervision for coaches and mediators, reflecting on practice

18:38 Imposter syndrome, how supervision supports coaches (and leaders) in overcoming doubt

20:13 Polly’s upcoming work, mediation + community, training at Coaching Academy

21:39 Why supervision is fun and why every coach should “go for it”

22:24 The power of coaching community and genuine support.

Connect with us here:

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Website:

https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com

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Work with us:

​FREE Supervision Experience for Coaches: Listening Partnerships, register here: https://bit.ly/supervisionexperience

Our roundtable discussions for internal coaches here:

https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com/organisationalcoaches

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Find out more about our supervision service here: http://bit.ly/coaching-collective

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To book a call: https://tidycal.com/coachingcatalysts/explorationcall

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​To become a professional coach supervisor with The Coaching Catalysts, head here: https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com/supervisiondiploma

For ICF mentoring see here: https://bit.ly/catalystsmentorcoaching

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Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbramallcoaching/

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Rebecca: