Meet the Author: In conversation with Dr. Declan Woods

When your client has the ‘corner office’ (and you feel 2 feet tall)

28/08/2025

I remember one of my first coaching sessions with a C-suite exec. It was face to face, in an awe inspiring building in the centre of London.

Does a coaching session need to end with a conclusion?

13/08/2025

One of the things I’ve noticed when working with new coaches, is their perceived need to “wrap things up neatly” by the end of a session.

Is it OK for coaches to share their vulnerability?

06/08/2025

As Coach Supervisor, one of the questions I’m often asked is: How much of myself should I bring into the room? More specifically, Is it okay to share my own vulnerability?

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Your Own Business

22/07/2025

Starting a business is often the result of a deep passion and a clear purpose. However, even with the best intentions, many new entrepreneurs find themselves overwhelmed or off track because of early missteps.

How frequently should we engage in coaching supervision?

16/07/2025

This is a question that is often posed when I am tutoring on the coaching certificate at Henley so I thought I would check in with what the thinking was.

Do you think like a sprinter or a marathon runner? Understanding ADHD and effort

09/07/2025

Do you find yourself capable of intense bursts of productivity followed by periods where even simple tasks feel overwhelming? Have you noticed that your energy and ability to process things seem to fluctuate dramatically throughout the day? Could these patterns be connected to…