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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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June 8, 2026Episode 11634 min

Achieving ROI from AI with Eddie Irvin

In this episode, Graham sits down with Eddie Irvin to explore what it really takes to achieve a strong return on investment when implementing AI in your business. With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Eddie shares how custom software and smart automation can transform day-to-day operations - freeing business owners from constant firefighting and allowing them to focus on strategic growth.They discuss how streamlining processes and increasing automation not only improve efficiency but also create a more scalable, resilient business. If you're looking to move from working in your business to working on it, this conversation offers practical insights into making AI a worthwhile investment.🎧 Listen now to The Coaching ConversationDuration: 34:33Connect with Eddie Irvin :LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eddie-irvinConnect with The Executive Mindset:Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.ukEmail: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.comFollow us:LinkedIn: @TheExecutive MindsetFacebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoachingTwitter: @TheExecMind

May 25, 2026Episode 11515 min

Coaching Women in Leadership with Bryce Batts

Bryce Batts is a Business Consultant, Speaker and Certified Career Coach with over 20 years of experience in the AEC industry, and has placed more than 800 professionals in roles where they thrive.In this episode, Graham and Bryce discuss coaching women in business leadership and the unique methods she uses to help them lead with confidence and grow. 🎧 Listen now to The Coaching ConversationDuration: 15:37Connect with Bryce Batts:Website: brycebatts.coConnect with The Executive Mindset:Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.ukEmail: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.comFollow us:LinkedIn: @TheExecutive MindsetFacebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoachingTwitter: @TheExecMind

May 4, 2026Episode 11430 min

How to Transform Marketing in the Age of AI with Lisa Cole

In this episode of The Coaching Conversation, Graham Whiley is joined by marketing leader Lisa Cole to explore how marketing is transforming in the age of AITogether, they unpack how AI is reshaping the marketing landscape - from automating tasks like content creation and data analysis to enabling deeper insights and smarter decision-making.But this conversation goes beyond the tools. Graham and Lisa discuss how the marketer's role is evolving - shifting from simply executing campaigns to orchestrating strategy, creativity, technology, and data.If you're a leader, marketer, or simply curious about what AI means for the future of business, this episode offers practical insights and thought-provoking perspectives.🎧 Listen now to The Coaching ConversationDuration: 30:45Connect with Lisa Cole:Website: 2x.marketingLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisacole01Connect with The Executive Mindset:Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.ukEmail: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.comFollow us:LinkedIn: @TheExecutive MindsetFacebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoachingTwitter: @TheExecMind

April 20, 2026Episode 11328 min

Transform Yourself into an Overachieving Manager with Dalmo Cirne

Dalmo Cirne is the author of The 4 Streams of Leadership: Transform Yourself Into an Overachieving Manager and a professional with three decades of accumulated experience in leadership, management, technology, and mathematics at companies like Disney.In this episode, Graham and Dalmno discuss everything you need to grow professionally, align with executives, facilitate collaboration, and lead your teams to success.Duration: 28:02Links to the two articles discussed:Leadership is Independent of ScaleThe Parallax of ProgressConnect with Dalmo Cirne:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dalmocirneWebsite: dalmocirne.comConnect with The Executive Mindset:Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.ukEmail: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.comFollow us:LinkedIn: @TheExecutive MindsetFacebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoachingTwitter: @TheExecMind

April 6, 2026Episode 11224 min

Leading Across Generations in the Workplace with Nikhil Raval

Nikhil Raval is the author of the new book 'Generational Fusion: Unlock the Power of Generational Diversity in the Workplace', which explores how today’s leaders can build stronger, more inclusive teams across five generations - from Boomers to Gen Z - and prepare for the rise of Gen Alpha. With over two decades of global experience in leadership consulting, including his time as Managing Director and Board Member at Duke CE India, Nikhil brings practical insights on how to: ✅ Bridge generational gaps through better communication and collaboration ✅ Turn age diversity into a strategic advantage for innovation and performance ✅ Lead with empathy, inclusion, and purpose in the future of work Duration: 24:48Connect with Nikhil:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nikhilravalEmail: nikhil@learnwisely.inConnect with The Executive Mindset:Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.ukEmail: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.comFollow us:LinkedIn: @TheExecutive MindsetFacebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoachingTwitter: @TheExecMind

March 9, 2026Episode 11021 min

Mental Health in the Trades with John Nieuwenburg

Today, we’re exploring a critical and often overlooked topic: mental health in the trades. The construction, manufacturing, and trades industries are known for their toughness and hard work - but behind that grit, many professionals face immense pressure, stress, and burnout.Joining us all the way from Canada is someone who’s been working at the heart of this challenge, John Nieuwenburg, a professional business coach has helped countless owners of construction, trades, and manufacturing companies remove the stress and chaos from their businesses and, quite literally, get their lives back.In this conversation, we’ll talk about breaking the stigma around mental health in the trades, what it takes to build more resilient teams, and how leaders can create workplaces where people - and profits - can thrive.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses mental health and suicide. 🎧 Listen now to The Coaching ConversationDuration: 21:59Connect with John Nieuwenburg:Email: john@w5coaching.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/business-coach-canadaConnect with The Executive Mindset:Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.ukEmail: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.comFollow us:LinkedIn: @TheExecutive MindsetFacebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoachingTwitter: @TheExecMind

February 9, 2026Episode 10924 min

Supporting Employees Through Divorce with Kristyna Hawkett

What happens at home doesn’t stay at home - especially when it comes to separation and divorce - and the emotional aftershocks inevitably spill into the workplace. The numbers are startling:79% of UK employees who’ve gone through divorce say it affected their ability to work.39% saw their productivity drop.Nearly 1 in 10 left their job within a year.And if they didn’t feel supported by their employer? They were twice as likely to resign.In this episode of The Coaching Conversation, Graham sits down with Kristyna, a coach and founder of MinusOne Club, who helps people navigate separation and divorce. If you think divorce is a “personal issue,” think again - this episode might just change how you lead. Kristyna is a coach and founder of MinusOne Club, who helps people navigate separation and divorce - an experience that doesn’t stay at home but shows up in the workplace. Divorce is one of the most stressful life events an employee can face, and the impact on business is significant:🎧 Listen now to The Coaching ConversationDuration: 24:20Connect with Kristyna Hawkett:Website: minusone.clubLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/minusone-clubConnect with The Executive Mindset:Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.ukEmail: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.comFollow us:LinkedIn: @TheExecutive MindsetFacebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoachingTwitter: @TheExecMind

January 12, 2026Episode 10830 min

Disrupting the Legal Industry with Darryl Cooke

Darryl Cooke is the founder and visionary behind Gunnercooke LLP, a Disruptive Legal Innovator, author, and purpose-driven founder. Darryl’s story is anything but typical: from a successful corporate lawyer to building one of the UK’s most disruptive legal firms, now home to 400 partners, he’s on a mission to change the legal model and put people and purpose at the core of business. In this episode, Graham and Darryl discuss why traditional law firm models are broken and how a flexible, human-centred approach can transform both client service and employee happiness.🎧 So, let’s jump right into this powerful conversation with Darryl Cooke on The Coaching Conversation.Duration: 30:00Connect with DARRYL COOKE:Website: gunnercooke.com/people/darryl-cooke/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/darryljcookeConnect with The Executive Mindset:Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.ukEmail: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.comFollow us:LinkedIn: @TheExecutive MindsetFacebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoachingTwitter: @TheExecMind

December 8, 202528 min

Dream Your Way To Success with Susanne Biro

In this episode of The Coaching Conversation, Graham is joined by Susanne Biro, a renowned leadership coach and trusted confidant to CEOs and top executives. For over 20 years, she’s helped leaders face their ‘Deep Fear’ - the quiet doubts that hold even the best back.Through her Inner Life Leadership approach, Susanne shows how self-awareness can turn fear into clarity, courage, and authentic success.In this episode, we’ll explore how your dreams or unconscious thoughts can become your greatest leadership tool - and why real change starts from the inside out.Connect with Susanne Biro:website: susannebiro.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/susanne-biroConnect with The Executive Mindset:Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.ukEmail: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.comFollow us:LinkedIn: @TheExecutive MindsetFacebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoachingTwitter: @TheExecMind

November 3, 202536 min

Creating a Culture of Excellence with Kyle McDowell

Today, we’re diving into what it really takes to build a culture of excellence—not just in results, but in the way people show up, collaborate, and grow together.Graham's guest is Kyle McDowell, a bestselling author, speaker, and leadership coach whose work focuses on transforming toxic environments into thriving ones. Kyle is known for his powerful framework “The 10 WEs”, which helps leaders move from a culture of “me” to a culture of “we.”In this conversation, they’ll talk about how leaders can create trust, accountability, and shared purpose—and why excellence is less about perfection and more about intention and consistency.Whether you’re leading a team, coaching others, or simply looking to raise your own standards, you’ll walk away with practical insights and inspiration from Kyle’s experience guiding leaders across industries.Duration: 36:10Connect with Kyle McDowell:Website: kylemcdowellinc.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kylemcdowellincConnect with The Executive Mindset:Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.ukEmail: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.comFollow us:LinkedIn: @TheExecutive MindsetFacebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoachingTwitter: @TheExecMind