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The Coaching Cafe Podcast

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August 31, 2026 · 31 min

“So... what kind of reporting do you do?” It's a question almost every workplace coach has been asked. Recently, I was meeting with an HR Manager and a coachee's manager to discuss a potential coaching engagement when this question was…
Can't Coach Everyone...

August 24, 2026 · 29 min

One of the most common comments we hear from leaders learning a coaching approach is: “Coaching's fine. But you can't coach everyone. Most of my team I have to mentor them... and tell them what to do because they have no idea.” It's…
Overcoming Mental Health Conversation Barriers

August 10, 2026 · 31 min

Last time in the Coaching Café, we explored the important role that coaches can play in supporting mental health in the workplace while maintaining clear professional boundaries. This week, we build on that conversation by turning our…
The role of Coaching in mental health.

July 30, 2026 · 30 min

As we move beyond the end of financial year and settle into the second half of the year, many workplaces are beginning to feel the effects of sustained pressure, competing priorities and ongoing change. It is a timely reminder to check in…
Tricky Performance Reviews

July 15, 2026 · 28 min

We round off our series on a consistent and regular approach to performance conversations with a huge dose of reality. The reality is that not all performance conversations will go to plan, and some conversations will be genuinely…

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How to get a 36% uplift in performance

July 7, 2026 · 28 min

In the Coaching Cafe this week, we continue our conversation around the importance of consistent and regular performance conversations, rather than relying solely on mid-year or annual reviews. This week we specifically focus on…
Why a Coaching Mindset Works for Performance Reviews

June 30, 2026 · 29 min

Last week we introduced the idea that the traditional annual or mid-year performance review is increasingly under the spotlight, with some organisations moving away from the formal review process altogether. This week we continue the…
End of the Performance Review?

June 23, 2026 · 30 min

This week we begin a new Coaching Cafe series focused on the mid-year performance review. While many leaders and HR teams are preparing for the usual cycle of meetings and conversations, some organisations are taking a very different…
Dr Ricki Smith, CEO ACNA. CEO's who Coach

June 10, 2026 · 28 min

Over the past three weeks in the Coaching Café we have been privileged to focus on CEOs who are leading the way with coaching. The series features conversations with CEOs, who are not only supporting coaching in their organisations, but…
Pat Cooper, CEO HVCCC. CEO's Who Coach.

June 2, 2026 · 23 min

Over the past two weeks in the Coaching Café we have been privileged to focus on CEOs who are leading the way with coaching. The series features conversations with CEOs, who are not only supporting coaching in their organisations, but…
CEOs who Coach: Ash Woodcock, CEO RPM Hire

May 27, 2026 · 32 min

Last week in the Coaching Café kicked off a very special Coaching Café series focused on CEOs who are leading the way with coaching. The series features conversations with CEOs, who are not only supporting coaching in their organisations…
Interviewing Martin Mercer, CEO Scentia

May 19, 2026 · 25 min

This week in the Coaching Café we are delighted to announce the start of a very special Coaching Café series focused on CEOs who are leading the way with coaching. This series is to celebrate International Coaching Week in May (but we are…

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About the show

The latest thinking from Australia's leading Organisational Coaching specialist, Open Door Coaching. Released weekly on Tuesdays the Coaching Cafe is presented by Dr Natalie Ashdown an MCC accredited coach. Enjoying the podcast? Check out our Social Media, our website or leave a 5 star review to help spread our reach!