Listen to the episode Season 4 | Ep 64
On this episode of the Coaching Studio
Mary Anna shares the importance of connection as the cornerstone of her coaching philosophy, describing it as a commitment to help clients connect deeply with themselves, their environment, and their personal ecosystems. She discusses the concept of “the seven-eyed model” from supervision, which encourages coaches to consider the larger systems impacting their clients. This systemic perspective, she notes, helps coaches and leaders navigate the unknown and often complex dynamics of their environments, promoting resilience and adaptability.
A key theme in the conversation is the power of presence in coaching. Mary Anna reflects on the evolution of her approach, emphasizing how letting go of the need to “solve” for clients allows a true partnership to emerge. She highlights the journey to mastery as a continuous process of self-awareness, humility, and the practice of holding space for clients without the interference of ego. In addition, she shares insights into the growing influence of AI in coaching, recognizing the human connection as irreplaceable in creating meaningful transformation.
This episode offers listeners a profound exploration of coaching’s potential to impact lives, both for clients and coaches alike, encouraging coaches to embrace the journey of learning, self-reflection, and connection. Tune in to hear how Mary Anna combines her love for coaching with a respect for the vast complexity of human experience.
Mary Anna’s Recommended Book – Go check it out!
Her career includes senior roles in the voluntary and public sectors. Moving, via a PhD on cultural change, to The Independent and into PR, with an emphasis on communications to promote behavior change.
Mary Anna is a Master Certified Coach, winning awards for her innovative approach. She provides supervision and mentoring to coaches around the world and hosts the Coaching Presence podcast and community.
Approach:
Mary Anna’s focus helps managers step up and become inspirational leaders. She employs a set of powerful techniques to help people be at their best, helping them understand their impact and their circumstances better. Coaching conversations focus on what her clients find important, using her expertise to help them align their values and goals. She helps clients understand how they can be most effective, challenge their own limiting beliefs and realize their full potential. Her background in communications helps leaders create engagement, designing a compelling narrative to guide teams through change.
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!
