Listen to the episode Season 4 | Ep 62
On this episode of the Coaching Studio
The conversation dives deep into what it means to truly “be with” clients, shedding unnecessary complexity to focus on authentic listening and meaningful partnership. Claire challenges the notion that coaching must be complicated, showing how transformative shifts can arise from a space of simple, genuine presence. Her personal stories, including her long history in coaching dating back to the 1980s and reflections on the commercialization of the field, provide valuable insights for both new and seasoned coaches.
Claire shared an idea,”thought partner” and “thinker” which blew my mind and has fundamentally shifted how I think about the concepts of “coach” and “client.” This idea originating in the work of Nancy Kline, and her work in Time to Think.
Listeners will leave with a fresh perspective on how to facilitate transformative coaching sessions by trusting in simplicity, focusing on what really matters, and allowing clients to lead their own breakthroughs.
Claire’s Books – Go check them out!
Claire Pedrick is a seasoned MCC Master Coach who excels in facilitating deep, impactful thinking. With a coaching career that spans over 15,000 hours, Claire is the celebrated author of Simplifying Coaching and The Human Behind The Coach.
She is also the engaging host of The Coaching Inn podcast. Claire’s approach to coaching is rooted in the philosophy that simplicity is the essence of effective coaching, though mastery of this simplicity demands dedication and time.
Her remarkable journey includes a 600km trek along Spain’s Camino in 2022, an experience that further deepened her insights into human resilience and potential.
Claire’s exceptional contributions to the field were recognized when she received the 2022 Outstanding Contribution to Coaching Award from Henley Business School and the Points of Light Award from the UK Prime Minister. In 2024, her company 3D Coaching was honored with Gold and Silver Awards from the Health Service Journal for its significant social impact and contributions to workforce wellbeing in partnership with the NHS. Additionally, her book The Human Behind The Coach was awarded the Specialist Business Book at the 2024 Business Book Awards, further solidifying her status as a pioneering voice in coaching.
About the Host
Lyssa deHart ditched her therapy practice to become a Leadership Confidence Coach. Along the way she discovered a passion for professional coaching and wanted to find ways to share that passion with the world. Come join her in discovering and meeting some of the most amazing professional coaches on the planet. Her goal is to inspire coaches. Lyssa is the author of Sticky Outcomes: at the Intersection of Coaching, Neuroscience, and Lasting Change, StoryJacking: Change Your Dialogue, Transform Your Life, The Reflective Coach - a 12 Month Journal, and Light Up: the Science of Coaching with Metaphors. Lyssa is an ICF MCC Coach, PCC Assessor, Certified Mentor Coach, and Coach SuperVisor. Lyssa uses her understanding of the ICF Core Competencies, combined with her knowledge of Neuroscience, to work with people to become extraordinary professional coaches. Let's Go!
