Is the buzz around “coaching culture” just hype, or are organisations really transforming performance, innovation, and staff engagement with internal coaching? In this special episode, co-hosts Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel sit down with executive coach and Internal Coaches Network founder Catherine Boddington for a conversation that’s essential listening for anyone invested in organisational growth.
From her unexpected journey out of law and into the world of talent development, Catherine shares the pivotal moments that shaped her approach to internal coaching and how cultivating in-house coaching capability delivers measurable change from retention to revenue. They discuss cutting-edge research, real-world success stories, and candidly explore why some organisations embrace coaching (and why others hesitate). Listen to discover how internal coaching can become a powerful catalyst for sustainable growth.
Highlights:
00:00 Meet internal coaching expert Catherine Boddington
02:20 Catherine’s journey from law into building internal coaching networks
04:11 How career transitions sparked her passion for coaching
07:10 How tech and individualised work have set new trends in coaching
10:10 Coaching for all: From “exec perks” to democratised growth
14:24 The benefits of building a coaching culture
18:04 Internal coaching boosts productivity, innovation, and staff retention
23:31 Why some companies hesitate and how to build buy-in to coaching
26:25 The reality of embedding a coaching culture
33:44 The challenges internal coaches face
38:36 Why supervision matters (especially for internal coaches)
42:16 How to connect with Catherine and the Internal Coaches Network
43:09 Two-word checkout
46:07 Where to find more resources and keep the conversation going.
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About Catherine Boddington
Catherine is a coaching and consulting professional who leads both the Internal Coach Network and her own practice, Boddington Coaching & Consulting. She runs a vibrant community for internal coaches, providing a space to share insights, collaborate, and learn from one another.
Connect with Catherine:
Website: https://www.boddington-cc.co.uk/coaching
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