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The Coaching Podcast

The Coaching Podcast

Emma Doyle 221 Episodes Aug 18, 2026

Welcome to The Coaching Podcast – coach for success in both sports and business. I'm your host, Coach EM, known as The Energy Coach and Activation Speaker, recognized globally for unleashing human potential. Join me as I engage with top sports and business coaches worldwide, delving into the essence of greatness in coaching. Through thought-provoking and coaching-specific questions, we explore the commonalities and differences between coaching in sports and business. My conversations with coaches delve into the heart of coaching, offering practical tools that empower both coaches and leaders.

Episodes

Tennis Coach #229: Gordon Reid - Play. Learn. Love.
Tennis Coach #229: Gordon Reid - Play. Learn. Love. Aug 18, 2026 2458 In this episode, Gordon Reid shares why great coaching starts with being a great listener — listening not just with your ears, but with your eyes. We explore the power of keeping an open mind, saying “yes” to opportunities, and treating people the way they want to be treated. Gordon also shares Life Time’s culture of continuous learning, the power of “not yet,” and why almost everything i
Coach EM Gem #228: Coaching Questions to Unlock Drive
Coach EM Gem #228: Coaching Questions to Unlock Drive Aug 11, 2026 143 Coach EM Gem — Coach the Person First One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is coaching the problem before they understand the person. The better you understand the person in front of you, the better you can coach them. Try asking: • What motivates you?• What's your why?• What gives you a sense of purpose?• What does success look like for you?• How do you like to receive feed
Business Coach #227: Jon Purpura - Rewirement "V" Retirement
Business Coach #227: Jon Purpura - Rewirement "V" Retirement Aug 4, 2026 2258 Many leaders think their job is to have the answers. Jon Purpura believes the opposite. After more than 30 years leading teams at United Airlines, Jon has discovered that great leadership is built on curiosity, confidence, and creating environments where people genuinely want to show up. In this episode, we explore the power of vulnerability, psychological safety, executive presence, and
Coach EM Gem #226: Go Curious. Lead Better. Listen now.
Coach EM Gem #226: Go Curious. Lead Better. Listen now. Jul 28, 2026 153 Coach EM Gem — Go Curious Micromanagement is often driven by certainty. Coaching leadership is driven by curiosity. The next time you're tempted to tell someone what to do, try one of these instead: ❌ "That won't work."✅ "What if...?" ❌ "Here's the answer."✅ "I'm curious..." ❌ "I don't know."✅ "Imagine if...?" A few of my favourite coaching questions: • What if there was another way?• Wha
Tennis Coach #225: Mike Sell - Know Your Player: Coaching the Person Before the Performance
Tennis Coach #225: Mike Sell - Know Your Player: Coaching the Person Before the Performance Jul 21, 2026 2784 What does it really mean to "know your player"? In this episode of The Coaching Podcast, Coach EM sits down with former ATP professional, Olympic coach, and LTP Academy Co-Director Mike Sell to explore why great coaching begins with understanding the individual. Mike shares practical insights on tailoring development to each player's needs, creating purposeful practice with no wasted repe
Coach EM Gem #224: Are we speaking the same language?
Coach EM Gem #224: Are we speaking the same language? Jul 14, 2026 197 Coach EM Gem — Are You Speaking the Same Language? A Vistage Chair recently sent me this note after one of my workshops: "I reckon you’re an absolute legend—your energy had the whole room stoked! Fair dinkum, your custom approach was spot-on for the crew’s skillset. And crikey, you nailed it—coaching’s a ripper topic that’s not talked about enough. I’ll be spreading the word like a kangar
Leadership Communication Coach #223: Dr Erina Reddan - Talk with Meaning
Leadership Communication Coach #223: Dr Erina Reddan - Talk with Meaning Jul 7, 2026 2460 Communication isn't just a leadership skill - it's leadership itself. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Erina Reddan, a former foreign correspondent, award-winning journalist, and communication coach, to explore why great leaders don't just share information - they create meaning. We unpack the power of storytelling, why our brains are wired to connect through stories, how to communica
Coach EM Gem #222: Do you want to go to the next level? Here's how ...
Coach EM Gem #222: Do you want to go to the next level? Here's how ... Jun 30, 2026 110 Coach EM Gem - Do You Want to Go to the Next Level? Many people say: "I want to go to the next level." That's a good start. But a better question is: "How can I grow to the next level?" Wanting is intention. Growing requires action. The key is not making a giant leap. The key is making the first step so small and so easy that you can't talk yourself out of it. Growth happens when action f
Coach Educator #221: Isaac McBroom - How to Design Better Learning Environments
Coach Educator #221: Isaac McBroom - How to Design Better Learning Environments Jun 23, 2026 2743 In this episode, I sit down with Isaac McBroom, Education Manager for the PTR and author of A Constraints-Led Approach to Coaching Tennis. We explore why great coaching is less about giving instructions and more about creating environments where people can learn, adapt, and discover solutions for themselves. From Theory of Mind and Ecological Dynamics to leadership, autonomy, and decision
Coach EM Gem #220: Don’t Wish Away Your Time
Coach EM Gem #220: Don’t Wish Away Your Time Jun 9, 2026 97 Coach EM Gems 💎 How often do we say: “I just need to get through this week… this season… this stage of life.” Lately, I’ve been reminded how quickly time moves and how easy it is to wish parts of our lives away while waiting for the next thing. This Coach EM Gem is a reminder to slow down, be present, and find the gift in the season you are in – even the difficult ones. Today’s Coach EM G
Leadership Coach #219: Jaquie Scammell - Interested vs Committed: The Human Edge in a Fast-Moving World
Leadership Coach #219: Jaquie Scammell - Interested vs Committed: The Human Edge in a Fast-Moving World May 26, 2026 3066 Everything starts in the mind – and in this episode of The Coaching Podcast, I sit down with Jaquie Scammell to explore what that really means for leaders navigating a fast-moving, AI-driven world. This is a conversation about perspective, presence, and performance – from how we manage our thoughts and energy in the micro-moments, to how we show up for others through feedback, coaching, a
Coach EM Turbo Tip #218: From the Wall to the Floor - Reflection Tool
Coach EM Turbo Tip #218: From the Wall to the Floor - Reflection Tool May 12, 2026 109 Coach EM Turbo Tip: From the Wall to the Floor - Reflection ToolShout-out to the company CIMET (team India) for running an all-company "AS ONE" team-strengthening day, bringing their values from the "wall to the floor".Here is one of the reflection tools that we used to bring their values to life: LBW - think cricket! But we don't want you to go out - so think BLW: B = Behaviour — What di

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