The Art of Candid Conversation with Maggie Coulter and Donna Forde

How many coaches does it take to map out the roadmap for an  engaged, candid conversation? On today’s episode, I sat down with my coaching teachers, Donna Forde and Maggie Coulter from PeopleDynamics Learning Group. They explore the significance of candid conversations in both personal and professional contexts. The discussion delves into the essential ingredients for effective communication, including presence, compassion, and curiosity. They also share how these principles can enhance creativity, navigate overwhelm, and the power of metaphor in understanding and expressing our experiences. 

Don’t miss out on this deep dive on the art of communication intersecting with creativity!

Highlights: 

00:00 Intro

08:50 Key Ingredients for Candid Conversations

11:46 Applying Candid Principles to Creativity

19:04 Navigating Overwhelm in Conversations

23:05 The Power of Metaphor 

28:01 The Importance of Presence in Leadership

32:33 Integrating Coaching Skills into Personal Life

36:25 Maggie and Donna’s Unique Coaching Approaches and Offerings

45:40 Daily Practices for Self-Management and Presence

This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:

www.youtube.com/@bettyxcoach

About the Guests:

Maggie Coulter:

Maggie Coulter is Co-Principal of PeopleDynamics Learning Group (PDLG), an Executive Coach and a member of PDLG’s faculty of their ICF-accredited Business Coaching Advantage Program™.  

While not limited to this area of focus, Maggie specializes in career and leadership coaching for people who have experienced past trauma that may hold them back in the present. 

As a trauma-informed coach, Maggie's role is to listen and hear who people really are and who they're becoming - and support them to see beyond the limiting beliefs and constraints of past trauma.

Donna Forde:

Donna Forde is a principal partner with PeopleDynamics Learning Group (PDLG) and serves as a lead faculty of the International Coach Federation (ICF) accredited Business Coaching Advantage Program™. She brings over two decades of experience in leadership and organizational development, a rich background in individual and team coaching plus extensive facilitation expertise to her work as an executive coach, supervisor, and mentor.

For over two decades Donna has developed a proven track record in supporting leaders to achieve meaningful change in their professional and personal lives. Through an intentional practice of fostering inclusion and belonging her work integrates systemic practice, somatic theory, relationship dynamics and developmental psychology. 

Connect with Maggie and Donna at People Dynamics Learning Group: 

https://peopledynamicslearning.com/

About Betty

Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching

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