In this first conversation with parenting coach Alex McKenzie Johnston, we step into the real world of parenting, the messy, emotional, deeply human reality that so many of us face but rarely name.

This episode resonated far beyond the coaching community. As parents ourselves, we found ourselves nodding, exhaling, and feeling deeply seen as Alex shared powerful insights from her work supporting families every day.

Together, we explore:

• Why we cannot control anyone, including our children and what does work instead

• Emotional regulation (and dysregulation) in parents, and the ripple effect it has on children

• How society’s attitudes towards children shape the way we parent

• The surprising similarities between coaching and parenting, and why support matters

This is an honest, conversation filled with practical wisdom, lived experience, and moments of relief for anyone who has ever wondered if they’re “doing it wrong.”

If you’re a parent, a coach, or simply someone curious about human behaviour and growth, this episode will leave you feeling understood and less alone.

In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, we’re joined by Melanie Carlebach, Managing Consultant at The HR Solution, an executive coaching, leadership development and workplace mediation consultancy working at senior leadership and Board level.

Melanie shares her journey into coaching from a strong HR and corporate background, drawing on her experience across technology, telecommunications and the entertainment industries. Having worked across Europe, North America and the Middle East, she brings a rich, grounded perspective on leadership in complex, high-pressure environments.

What makes this conversation especially powerful is how Melanie seamlessly combines consultancy, mediation skills, HR and coaching. We explore how this integrated approach supports senior executives and leadership teams, including those experiencing, misalignment or dysfunction.

This episode offers thoughtful insights into:

• Coaching at senior and board level
• Navigating leadership challenges in complex organisations
• Working with dysfunctional teams and difficult dynamics
• The unique value of blending coaching with mediation and HR expertise

A reflective, practical and deeply relevant conversation anyone interested in what it really takes to support change at an individual and organisational level.

In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, we sit down with Marie Quigley, ICF Master Certified Coach, EMCC-accredited supervisor, University of Cambridge Tutor and co-founder of Empower World. With decades of experience training and mentoring thousands of coaches worldwide, Marie brings deep wisdom and refreshing honesty about what it really means to “do the inside work.”

We explore her personal journey as a mother, business owner, and global traveller, and how coaching has shaped every part of her life. Marie shares how supervision, continuous development, and self-reflection keep coaches (and clients) growing in powerful, authentic ways.

✨ In this episode you’ll discover:

• Why ongoing development is essential for every coach

• Marie’s reflections on her work in diverse cultures, Life long learning and her "Fierce Love" approach to coaching and leading through growth.

Join us for an inspiring and down-to-earth conversation that reveals the heart of what coaching truly is.

The truth about growth isn’t always comfortable, but it’s always real.

In our latest episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, we sit down with the seasoned Agility and Transformation Coach Mo Khan, founder of the coaching platform MentorMeet.com.

Mo is a Cambridge Certified Coach and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. His latest article in Forbes Magazine on human growth and workplace barriers was recently selected for Editor’s Choice.

Together we find out what 18 years in coaching have taught him about change, resilience, and human growth.

From his Three Pillars Framework to the lessons that emerged after a life-changing moment to the why behind the coaching platform …. Mo shares powerful reflections on what it really takes to grow in work and in life.

In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, we sit down with Katrina Renkema, a Cambridge Certified Coach whose Be KNOWN Framework offers a fresh and grounded approach to personal and professional transformation.

Katrina shares her own journey into coaching, from discovering the power of deep listening to designing her unique framework that helps clients move from where they are to where they truly want to be. Together, we unpack how the Be KNOWN Framework supports clarity, courage, and sustained growth, both for individuals and teams.

✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The story behind Katrina’s journey into coaching

• How the Be KNOWN Framework helps clients navigate change and choice in authentic and sustainable ways

• Practical ways to use reflection and structure in your growth journey

• Why curiosity and compassion are at the heart of effective coaching

Join Jennifer and Jill for an inspiring and insightful conversation that makes the art of coaching real, human, and accessible, one pathway at a time.

In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, we explore the Enneagram, a powerful framework for understanding personality and how it impacts our lives.

Anastasia Joannou, an executive Enneagram coach, demonstrates how the Enneagram helps people see themselves more clearly, move beyond limiting habits, and strengthen relationships both personally and professionally.

✨ In this episode you’ll discover:

• Why the Enneagram is more than just a personality test.
• How understanding your type can deepen self-awareness and compassion.
• Practical ways Coaching and the Enneagram work together for growth and transformation.

Join us for a grounded, insightful conversation that helps make self-discovery practical, relatable, and real.

Do you dread difficult conversations? You're not alone. This week, conflict coach and mediator Danielle Ratcliffe joins us to reframe conflict from something we fear into a constructive tool for growth. Drawing on years of experience, Danielle guides us through understanding our personal conflict style and shares how to move from a reactive instinct to a conscious, confident choice. Leave with actionable strategies to reduce stress and communicate more effectively in your most important relationships. Stop avoiding and start connecting.

In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, we sit down with Lucile Kamar—award-winning Diversity & Inclusion leader, career and mindset coach, and now Head of Culture & Inclusion at the Premier League.

Lucile opens up about her personal journey into coaching, the pivotal moments that shaped her path, and how she blends her passion for inclusion with the power of coaching. From breaking barriers to unlocking human potential, her story is a powerful reminder that coaching isn’t just about personal growth—it’s about creating impact far beyond ourselves.

✨ What you’ll take away from this episode:

• How coaching drives culture change.
• Practical insights into how she supports clients to grow with confidence and purpose.
• How coaching sparks transformation at both personal and organisational levels.