The AC Podcast

087: Coaching Psychology and Creative Experimentation

In this Episode

In this podcast episode, Beth Clare McManus, a coaching psychologist and illustrator, joins our host, Maxine Bell, for this rich and fascinating episode where she shares her experiments with creativity in her coaching practice, the impact on clients and the results of her MSc research into ‘Music and Mark-Making in Coaching Supervision.’ Beth advocates that all coaching is creative by its very nature, explaining the difference between creativity and the use of innovative tools. An episode not to be missed!

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You Will Learn

• How to facilitate responsible, creative experimentation that is client-focused
• How to create boundaries and space that feels safe and right for the client, but without removing the challenge coaching needs to bring
• How to stretch the comfort zones of your own coaching practice

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Speaker Bio

Beth Clare McManus works as a coach, psychologist and illustrator, supporting individuals and organisations to develop, using a visual and engaging approach. Her work is dedicated to helping people be human at work, with a particular focus on well-being, emotions, and creativity. Her research on the use of music and mark-making in coaching supervision' is published in 'Philosophy of Coaching'. Beth is an EMCC senior practitioner Coach/Mentor and holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Human Resource Management; MSc in Organizational Psychology; MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology and is a founding member of The Centre for Psychology at Work.

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