S4 Episode 33: The Benefits of Improvisation in Coaching with Julie Flower

The Coaching Inn

• "Improvisation is about listening, collaborating, and building on offers made by others."

In this episode of The Coaching Inn, Claire Pedrick interviews Julie Flower, an evidence-based coach and improviser. Julie shares her journey of combining coaching and improvisation, highlighting the overlaps and benefits of both practices. They discuss the concept of evidence-based coaching and the importance of incorporating psychological research into coaching. Julie also explores the evidence behind the use of improvisation in coaching, including its impact on flexibility of thinking, collaboration, and creative thinking. They also touch on the process of creating a solo scripted show about Julie's grandmother and her shop.

The show: https://www.grandmas-shop.co.uk/

Contact Julie through LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julie-flower-4589874

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Next: The Impact of Action Learning Sets and more with Chris Hewitt

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Key Words

coaching, improvisation, evidence-based coaching, psychological research, flexibility of thinking, collaboration, creative thinking, solo scripted show, personal development