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The Coaching Lens

The Coaching Lens

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The Coaching Lens
Hosted by Alan Rapley and Nick Pullan

A behind-the-scenes look at executive coaching with hosts Alan Rapley and Nick Pullan. Join us as we talk to top coaches about how they coach, what drives them, and the philosophies behind their impact. Real conversations, real insights, from real coaches at the top of their game.

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  • Episode 11 – Matt Coldry – Where Different Minds Can Thrive
    Jan 14 2026

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    In this episode, we’re joined by Matt Coldry, a coach and consultant specialising in neuro-inclusion, mental health, and equity. Together, we explore what it truly means to create environments where different minds can belong and thrive.

    Matt brings together lived experience, academic insight, and coaching practice to challenge deficit-based thinking and highlight the power of kindness, self-reflection, and strength-led approaches — offering a thoughtful lens on neurodiversity, leadership, and what inclusive cultures really look like in practice.

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    46 mins
  • Episode 10 - Anita Patel - All Flowers can Bloom
    Nov 24 2025

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    In this episode, we sit down with Anita Patel, a leading voice in neuro-inclusion and intersectionality. Together, we dive into what it really takes to create environments where individuals can thrive on their own terms.
    Anita brings a rare blend of expertise, lived experience, and practical wisdom — offering a powerful lens into the world of neurodivergence and how we can better support, understand, and empower the people we work with.

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    41 mins
  • Episode 9 - Ed Firth - Curiosity wont kill the cat
    Oct 16 2025

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    A lively, no-fluff conversation with Ed Firth on cutting through noise to find the real performance levers. We unpack practical diagnostics, Kolb’s learning cycle in action, the (un)conscious competence ladder, and why EQ must be the bedrock of coaching, leadership—and recruitment.

    4 key points (taster bullets)

    1. Signal > noise:
      Stop treating symptoms. Use sharp questioning and targeted diagnostics to find root causes—so you deliver ROI and win repeat business.
    2. Learn → reflect → explain → apply (Kolb):
      Design experiences that get people doing, then reflect, add theory, and convert insight into next-day behaviour change.
    3. Keep tuning the engine:
      Teams drift from conscious competence to unconscious incompetence. Build regular “under-the-bonnet” pit stops to recalibrate before performance breaks.
    4. Hire for how, not just what:
      Make EQ visible in recruitment and development—self-awareness, social awareness, and self-regulation—so culture delivers the commercial results.


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    36 mins
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