S2 Episode 45: Trust and Challenge in Coaching with John Blakey

Today Claire is talking to John Blakey - author of Challenging Coaching and The Trusted Executive. We talk about all sorts - John’s friendship with Sir John Whitmore, Where did the books come from? What’s coming up? What qualities do we bring to trust people? Coaching as holy ground and more.   Takeaways The term 'Challenging Coaching' was born from a need for more direct engagement in coaching. John Whitmore's influence was pivotal in John's development as a coach and author. The balance of challenge and support is crucial in effective coaching. Writing 'The Trusted Executive' required John to step out of his comfort zone and embrace academic rigor. Kindness and openness are essential qualities for trust in leadership. Faith plays a significant role in John's writing and coaching philosophy. The act of writing is both a personal journey and a spiritual practice for John. Coaching conversations can be sacred spaces where profound insights occur. John's future aspirations include exploring spiritual themes in his writing. Contact John through Linked In Books: Challenging Coaching The Trusted Executive   Keywords coaching, John Blakey, Challenging Coaching, Trusted Executive, leadership, trust, kindness, faith, personal journey, coaching conversations