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06/01/2026

This article asks interesting things about male and female friendship: whether just knowing that someone else cares enough to walk through all things with you, does that always have to be put into words?

The strong and silent masculine image is often derided, but why? Perhaps companionship via trains, golf or a quiet drink is enough, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

20/03/2025

You dont have to be a football fan, and not even a Gareth Southgate fan to appreciate this lecture. I thought it might be a bit anodyne and safe, but it was brave, profound and funny.

He talks about cultivating self belief and resilience, often through the experience of adversity, and how we support young men to help shape their futures in a cynical world of social media and influencers

Former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate reflects on his personal journey as a leader and the importance of belief and resilience.

10/03/2025

Insights at the edge is one of my favourite podcasts, this episode looking at the whole area of grief and how to let it in, something we all face at some stage or other in our lives

Podcast Episode · Sounds True: Insights at the Edge · 02/25/2025 · 1h 1m

01/07/2024

Interesting podcast from father and son team of psychologists looking at the lesser known elements of fight/flight/flee responses under stress- the idea of the "fawn" response of people pleasing and self abandonment. Worth a listen.

Dr. Rick and Forrest finish their series on the stress responses with the fawn response, which is an appeasement strategy where we try to manage stressful situations by giving others what they want.

07/06/2024

I came across this wonderful podcast recently: I think it’s a podcast for all men who want insight into the male psyche and being able to be tap into our vulnerability, and all women who want to understand and support men to be the best version of themselves.

There are all sorts of fascinating insights including things like finding our true purpose, the challenges men have sharing feelings, and where our future developmental path lies:

I've waited a long time for this one! Deeply honored to have spoken with Dr. James Hollis, one of the foremost Jungian analysts. Ever. Period. This conversation focused almost entirely on men and their relationship to fear, women, purpose, direction, and what Jung had to say about all of them. An ho...

30/05/2023

This is a brilliant, inspiring take down of the idea of imposter syndrome, identifying the structural inequality that is built into the system as strategies for holding women back.

People ask me all the time: how do I overcome ? And honestly, I'm done answering that question. Because here's the thing: imposter syndrome… | 548 comments on LinkedIn

12/09/2022

The first article I have written for the LIfe Coach Directory about the hills and valleys of making a podcast.

"Overall, we recognise that however we define the success or failure of the podcast, it has really stretched our comfort zones; it’s one thing to train, practise and be supervised as a coach, but to go live into a podcast setting is at times quite frightening (especially for a confirmed introvert!)

We have learnt some things along the way like; allowing lots of time to prepare well for the podcasts even if they seem they are just like a conversation. Be prepared to spend the money if you are not tech savvy to have someone take the pain out of recording, putting “stingers” in (short musical interludes to break up the podcast) and load it onto the various platforms out there. We are grateful we did it as a pair as helped deal with the ideas, the anxiety of starting something new is halved! "

Coach David shares more about the experience of making a podcast with fellow coach, Sarah.

06/09/2022

The word courage has long been a synonym for bravery, but it's not just about being brave. Courage is an inner strength that allows us to push through the struggle. It's resilience, enduring, and believing in ourselves. Courage is a necessary trait for any individual.

In this episode of Coaching Unwrapped, David and Sarah discuss what courage is, what it looks like for their clients, and how it looks like for them.

Coaching Unwrapped is a monthly podcast hosted by David Crowe and Sarah Ives, experienced coaches working in the field for over 20 years. This podcast unwraps coaching conversations, sharing their personal experiences to uncover what lies beneath.

Of the 100+ people who have listened in. 90% have listened to the end- give it a listen!

https://coaching-unwrapped.transistor.fm/

24/08/2022

How good are we at dealing with frustrations or fallouts with others around us, both in work and out of work?

An article on the idea of "rupture and repair", a different perspective in conflict management from pure courageous conversations approaches.

http://www.crowe-associates.co.uk/courageous-conversations/rupture-and-repair/

How good are we at dealing with frustrations or fallouts with others around us? I came across an article from a fellow Coach about the whole idea of “rupture and repair”; something which originated as a concept in psychotherapy but is pertinent in all our relationships. It also took me back to t...

16/08/2022

In this second episode of Coaching Unwrapped, we discuss whether we are we fixed in our “hardwiring” as adults or do we have the capacity to learn and grow? We also share some hard-won life lessons around on topics like self-compassion, holding boundaries and staying connected with others.

Coaching Unwrapped is a monthly podcast hosted by Sarah Ives and myself, experienced coaches working in the field for over 20 years. In this podcast we unwrap coaching conversations, sharing our personal experiences, to uncover what lies beneath.

Podcast available at this link: https://coaching-unwrapped.transistor.fm/