Coaches & Leaders Assemble: The Coaching and Leadership Podcast

In this episode of Coaches and Leaders Assemble, we’re exploring the unexpected versatility of coaching where I share how coaching techniques have influenced not just my professional life but also my personal journey—including a tongue-in-cheek story about how it helped me make a significant life decision involving my ex-husband.This episode offers a playful yet insightful look at how the same coaching techniques used to empower leaders and teams can also be applied to create clarity and balance in everyday life. Whether you’re leading a team, managing relationships, or just trying to figure out your next step, coaching offers a powerful framework for transformation. This episode is filled with relatable moments, practical tips, and a reminder that even when life gets messy, a little humour and a coaching mindset can go a long way. So, whether you’re here for professional insights or personal inspiration, this episode has something for everyone—because coaching truly is for boardrooms, breakups, and everything in between.

Join Laura Royal in this episode all about Word of the Year… with a Twist, where we’re reimagining the traditional concept of choosing a “Word of the Year.” Instead of limiting it to January or tying it to New Year’s resolutions, we explore how selecting a focus word can help realign your energy and attention at any point in the year personally and professionally in organisational settings. Whether you’re starting a new project, navigating change, or simply seeking clarity, your word can act as a guiding principle for your intentions and efforts.We explore how choosing a word can help clarify your priorities and guide your focus, both personally and professionally. Laura shares her own words, such as Simplify and Organised, and how they’ve shaped her approach in various contexts. She also discusses examples of words selected by organisations she’s working with, illustrating how this practice can drive alignment and progress on a larger scale.This episode emphasises that growth and focus aren’t tied to a specific time of year—they can begin whenever you’re ready to make a change. If you’re looking for a simple yet effective way to direct your energy and effort, join us for practical insights, real-life examples, and tips to integrate this approach into your life and work. Your word of the year… with a twist, could be the key to your next step forward.

Welcome to the first episode of the year! In this episode of the Coaches and Leaders Assemble podcast, we dive into the fresh start that January brings. Join me, Laura Royal, as I reflect on the past six months, including the joy of publishing Leaders Assemble and what's coming next from myself and DNA Coach in 2025 and beyond - and don't worry, the podcast is here to stay.I also explore the opportunity that this time of year brings, sharing with you permission to be a New Year New You person if you wish to be and also highlight that setting goals, intentions, objectives and so on can be a continuous approach and one that we actually do every single day without probably realising.

In this episode of Coaches and Leaders Assemble, Laura explores that You Are Not Solely the Person Who Shows Up at Work and the importance of bringing your whole self to work and the benefits of not leaving your home life at the door. Laura delves into why acknowledging and integrating all aspects of our identity can lead to a more fulfilling and productive work experience highlighting how modern workplaces are evolving to support the concept of holistic employee engagement and how embracing our entire identity, including personal experiences, hobbies, and family life, can foster a more authentic and innovative work environment.It's a powerful reminder that that when we bring our full selves to work, we not only enhance our own wellbeing but also contribute to a more inclusive and dynamic work environment.

In this episode of the Coaches and Leaders Assemble podcast titled "Don't Be an Asshat at Work," Laura highlights the issue of psychological safety in the workplace by calling out the outdated command-and-control leadership styles that continue to rear their ugly heads through the demonstration of 'asshattery'. It's time to stop making excuses for people who exhibit toxic behaviours and start demanding better. These old-school leadership tactics aren't just ineffective—they're harmful.Laura shares reflections on how to recogise this and move away from being a dictatorial "asshat" to becoming a supportive and empathetic leader. Creating a workplace where everyone feels safe to speak up, take risks, and be vulnerable is crucial for fostering trust, collaboration, and innovation. This isn't just about being nice; it's about driving performance and satisfaction in a meaningful way.And here's the best part: this is a key theme in my upcoming book, which hits the shelves on 27th June 2024 where she dives even deeper into how to recognise toxic behaviours, hold leaders accountable, and create a culture of respect and inclusivity. Don't miss this episode if you're serious about leading with empathy and making a real difference in your team's lives.Head on over to www.dnacoach.co.uk/book to find out a little more and ensure you subscribe to be kept updated on launch day offers.

Oh hi there and welcome back to the Coaches and Leaders Assemble podcast. The podcast for all things coaching, leadership, people and culture. Now in this episode I am bearing a little bit of my soul by sharing with you the unhelpful pattern and strategy that I run that can sometimes hinder progress BUT how I've learned to recognise that pattern and use it to my benefit to quite frankly Get Sh*t Done, especially as someone who considers themselves a Master Procrastofaffer...you'll also learn my conjoined word definition too.I share with you the strategy and pattern that I leaned into in order to get my book written which publishes this month on the 27th June and how you can utilise some the strategies I share in order to do the two things I talk about all the time....make change and move forward.I talk about the stats shared in the Power of Accountability article too which you can read here - The Power of Accountability - AFCPEWhile you are here, why not register for updates on the book launch here www.dnacoach.co.uk/bookAnd of course ensure you are on our Podcast update list here www.dnacoach.co.uk/podcast.

Welcome back to the Coaches and Leaders Assemble podcast and today’s guest interview episode with the phenomenal Alex Jay Lynam (they/them) from Beyond the Binary and me, Laura Royal (she/her) from DNA Coach. In this episode Alex who is an Inclusion Practitioner and Consultant guides us through Active Inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ community.One of Alex’s gifts is in showing us how we can GET THINGS WRONG, SO THAT WE CAN GET THINGS RIGHT and show up in our workplaces, spaces and environments both personally and professionally for the LGBTQIA+ community.Alex and their company, Beyond the Binary, works with companies, schools, families and individuals around LGBTQIA+ inclusion through training, consultancy and public speaking, so that everyone can be seen and heard unapologetically as they are.Active inclusion is all about conversations that matter and making raw connections with other human beings.Learning, growing and expanding together to make positive impact on the spaces we take up so that we can help bridge the gap for declining mental health.  Alex the founder of Beyond the Binary has made significant waves, working with 1000s of people from many different industries to speak from the scar and not the wound so that people have the space to ask questions, get things wrong and to build a foundation of inclusive culture.  Alex has worked with corporate clients and multi figure business owners with bespoke business packages, policy adaption and staff training helping them to gain tools, skills and knowledge to become game changers in their industry to have authenticity and inclusivity at the centre of their culture and mission.Alex has a challenge running right now to boost visibility for your business and create an inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community – you can find out more and sign up here - https://beyondthebinarywithalex.co.uk/rainbow-rally-challenge/Alex can be found here too -https://beyondthebinarywithalex.co.uk/Don’t forget to connect with our host Laura Royal too via linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-royal-dna-coach/ and head on over to www.dnacoach.co.uk for all the updates on programmes, consulting and Laura’s upcoming book which publishes on Thursday 27th June.

It's been a wee while hasn't it?  But I am back with Season 3 of the Coaches and Leaders Assemble Podcast.In this short episode, hear a little of what I have been up to since January of this year and all of the mindset blockers that got in the way and what's coming your way for season 3 and beyond.It's great to be back.

Welcome to the decade that is January, ha ha ha, and of course welcome to the Coaches and Leaders Assemble Podcast with your host, Laura Royal of DNA Coach. In this short and sweet episode Laura poses some insightful questions and musings that may help us navigate our way to the end of January and perhaps identify some plans for making change and/or moving forward.    

In this podcast episode of Coaches and Leaders Assemble, host Laura Royal engages in an insightful conversation with Paul Cartwright, the founder of Mantra, shedding light on the critical topic of men's mental health. Paul begins by opening up about his personal struggle with depression, an ongoing battle that has taken various forms over the course of his life. He reflects on the challenges he faced in accepting and acknowledging his mental health issues, grappling with shame and the perceived weakness associated with such struggles. Paul actively shares his personal story to encourage men to talk openly about their mental health struggles and seek help. Mantra has gained recognition, and Paul engages in speaking engagements and initiatives, passionately working towards changing the narrative around men's mental health. His journey serves as a testament to the transformative power of addressing mental health challenges and breaking the silence that often surrounds them. You can connect with Paul directly on linkedin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-cartwright-mantra/