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Oct 2026

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In each episode Executive Coach, Graham Whiley shares a range of topics experienced by business leaders across the globe with practical, real-world solutions to help you become more focused, more effective and happier in your life.

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November 9, 2026Episode 10930 min

Helping Managers Build Resilience & Maintain Performance, with Avy Leghziel

Avy Leghziel, is an Executive Coach and Consultant. He's served more than 120 executives and trained thousands of professionals. Most of his clients are First-Time Executives and Founders facing challenging contexts: rapid team growth, team conflicts, strategic stagnation, organisational crises. Their success depends on how fast they can adapt their capabilities, as much as on structuring an effective strategy. Avy studies those processes and specialises in accelerating them. If you're facing a challenge that calls for a strategic and pragmatic approach, but also a creative and possibly unorthodox one, the worst thing you can do is try to solve it alone. Complex problems need different perspectives to meet before they can be solved. In this episode, Graham and Avy sit down to talk this through... Duration: 30:03 Connect with Avy: Email: me@avyleg.com Website: avyleg.com Connect with The Executive Mindset: Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.uk Email: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.com Follow us: LinkedIn: @TheExecutive Mindset Facebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoaching Twitter: @TheExecMind

October 26, 2026Episode 10826 min

How to Help Leaders Scale and Strengthen with Purpose, with Ron Cox

Leadership is about more than achieving results. It’s about building strong people, creating a culture of trust and accountability, and developing the capability to grow sustainably. In this conversation, Graham sits down with Ron Cox to explore what it really means to help leaders scale and strengthen with purpose. They’ll look at the challenges leaders face as organisations grow, the importance of developing people alongside the business, and how leaders can create the clarity, confidence and culture needed to move forward effectively. They’ll also explore what purposeful leadership looks like in practice and how strengthening the leader can ultimately strengthen the entire organisation. Duration: 26:00 Connect with Ron: Email: Ron.cox@kcnllc.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ron-cox Connect with The Executive Mindset: Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.uk Email: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.com Follow us: LinkedIn: @TheExecutive Mindset Facebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoaching Twitter: @TheExecMind

October 12, 2026Episode 10725 min

Public Speaking 101 with Melissa Thom

Melissa is the founder, CEO and principal coach at BRAVA, specialising in voiceover and high-performance voice, speech and communication coaching and consulting. Melissa began her career as an actor and radio broadcaster, which led to a deeper understanding of how her voice, breath, body, and presence can come together to hold a room. This fascinating topic is relevant to leaders worldwide, helping them communicate with confidence, grab the attention of their teams or customers alike, and get their message across with authority. Duration: 25:54 Connect with Melissa: Email: melissa@brava.uk.com Connect with The Executive Mindset: Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.uk Email: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.com Follow us: LinkedIn: @TheExecutive Mindset Facebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoaching Twitter: @TheExecMind

September 28, 2026Episode 10634 min

How to Scale a Law Firm with Gary Mitchell

What does it really take to build a successful law firm that grows without consuming your life? In this interview, Graham sits down with Gary Mitchell, founder of OnTrac® Coach and one of the legal industry's leading business coaches, to explore how law firm owners can scale sustainably while creating more freedom. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience coaching lawyers, Gary shares practical strategies for building high-performing teams, implementing systems that remove bottlenecks, and shifting from working in the business to leading it. Whether you're a solo practitioner, managing partner, or growing firm owner, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on leadership, delegation, profitability, and creating a law firm that supports both your professional ambitions and your personal life. Duration: 34:32 Connect with Gary: Website: ontraccoach.com Email: gary@ontraccoach.com Connect with The Executive Mindset: Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.uk Email: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.com Follow us: LinkedIn: @TheExecutive Mindset Facebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoaching Twitter: @TheExecMind

September 14, 2026Episode 10334 min

Presence vs. Performance with Hank Minor

What happens when the pressure to perform starts getting in the way of genuine connection, leadership, and impact? In this coaching conversation, Hank Minor explores the tension between being present and performing for outcomes . Together, we unpack how high achievers can become trapped in proving, striving, and managing perceptions, and what shifts when we lead, communicate, and show up from a place of authenticity instead. This episode offers practical insights for coaches, leaders, and professionals who want to move beyond constant performance and cultivate deeper awareness, stronger relationships, and more meaningful results. If you've ever felt the pull between who you are and who you think you need to be, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to choose presence over performance. Duration: 34:42 Connect with Hank: Website: hankminor.com Email: hank@hankminor.com Connect with The Executive Mindset: Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.uk Email: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.com Follow us: LinkedIn: @TheExecutive Mindset Facebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoaching Twitter: @TheExecMind

September 7, 202628 min

Recognising the five conflict styles and using the right one for the moment with Mitch Weisburgh

Mitch Weisburgh is an educator, author, and speaker who has spent decades helping people unlock their potential. After witnessing how individuals often get stuck in limiting mindsets - whether in education, leadership, or personal life - he developed a practice called MindShifting. Drawing from cognitive science, lived experience, and real-world application, Mitch’s MindShifting framework teaches people to reframe their thinking, confront unproductive narratives, and replace them with clarity and action. Today, through books, speaking engagements, and online learning, Mitch helps others shift their thinking - and their lives. Duration: 25:18 Connect with Mitch: Website: mindshiftingwithmitch.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mweisburgh/ Email: mitch.weisburgh@gmail.com Connect with The Executive Mindset: Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.uk Email: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.com Follow us: LinkedIn: @TheExecutive Mindset Facebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoaching Twitter: @TheExecMind

August 31, 2026Episode 12225 min

Mindset & Performance with Neil Thrubron

In this lively discussion, Graham and special guest, Neil, dive into how to coach sales tactics effectively. This discussion is packed with practical insights you can actually use. From sharpening your sales approach to coaching with intention, this episode is all about turning strategy into real results. If you’re leading a team, building your own sales skills, or just curious about what great coaching in sales really looks like - this one’s worth your time. Duration: 25:18 Connect with Neil: Website: neilthubron.com/executive-coaching/ Connect with The Executive Mindset: Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.uk Email: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.com Follow us: LinkedIn: @TheExecutive Mindset Facebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoaching Twitter: @TheExecMind

August 24, 2026Episode 12126 min

How to Coach Sales Tactics with Glenn Poulos

What does it really take to coach sales tactics that stick? In this episode of The Coaching Conversation, Graham Whiley sits down with Glenn Poulos to break down what effective sales coaching actually looks like in practice. This isn’t about scripts or quick wins - it’s about building confidence, sharpening thinking, and helping people perform at their best when it matters most. If you’re coaching a sales team (or part of one), you’ll find plenty here to challenge how you approach development and results. 🎧 Listen in and rethink how you coach sales. Duration: 28:33 Connect with Glenn Poulos: Email: glenn.poulos@gmail.com Connect with The Executive Mindset: Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.uk Email: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.com Follow us: LinkedIn: @TheExecutive Mindset Facebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoaching Twitter: @TheExecMind

August 3, 2026Episode 12031 min

Leadership under Pressure: Accountability & Mental Performance with Alex Noble

What does it really take to lead when the pressure is on? In this episode of The Coaching Conversation, host Graham Whiley speaks with Alex Noble about leadership under pressure, accountability, and mental performance in high-stakes environments. They explore how leaders can stay composed, take ownership, and perform at their best when it matters most. A powerful conversation for anyone leading teams or navigating high-performance demands. 🎧 Listen now and take away practical insights you can use immediately. Duration: 31:39 Connect with Alex Noble: Website: alexnoble.com.au Connect with The Executive Mindset: Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.uk Email: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.com Follow us: LinkedIn: @TheExecutive Mindset Facebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoaching Twitter: @TheExecMind

July 20, 2026Episode 11925 min

Coaching CEO’s to Build Resilience with Kevin Lawrence

Resilience isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a critical skill for thriving in today’s workplace. In this episode of The Coaching Conversation, host Graham Whiley is joined by Kevin Lawrence to explore how individuals and organisations can build true resilience, navigate pressure, and sustain high performance. Insightful, practical, and highly relevant for leaders, coaches, and teams facing constant change. 🎧 Listen now and strengthen your resilience. Duration: 25:31 Connect with Kevin Lawrence: Website: lawrenceandco.com Connect with The Executive Mindset: Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.uk Email: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.com Follow us: LinkedIn: @TheExecutive Mindset Facebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoaching Twitter: @TheExecMind