Oasis Podcasts
Oasis Podcasts are full of interesting conversations with leaders, coaches and mentors - people from all walks of life. We offer you their points of view to help you draw inspiration from their knowledge, wisdom and their rich words.
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Working with the Shadow
02/06/2025
Working with the Shadow
We all probably have aspects of ourself that we feel the need to hide from others in order to fit in and feel accepted. These elements of ourself can be referred to as our shadow and it can follow us around, taking us into the tricky realms of shame and guilt. In this episode, Glyn Fussell and Marion Ragaliauskas explore ways of identifying, accepting and embracing our shadow. They explore whether there is another, creative way of working with these parts of ourself: how we can recognize what triggers our shadow and not let it create tension in our coaching work; how to channel our shadow energy for the good rather than the negative. Additional resources
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Coaching for Resilience: SOUL (Spiritual resilience)
02/04/2025
Coaching for Resilience: SOUL (Spiritual resilience)
The fourth and final of our four short episodes in our mini-series on resilience for coaches. This series will focus on resilience over three key areas: the head (mental resilience); the heart (emotional resilience); and the soul (spiritual resilience). Spiritual resilience is all about being in touch with who you are at your very core. Knowing what matters to you can ensure you are able to make the choices and decisions that are right for you. Listening to, and being in touch with your inner voice can be a real help for you the coach, and your clients. In this episode Glyn Fussell and resilience coach Jane Bytheway explore what we mean by spiritual resilience. Jane offers tools and techniques that may help you strengthen your spiritual resilience which in turn will help you support your clients. Additional resources Ted Talk by Michael Bungay Stanier on ‘How to Tame your Advice Monster’ (book) (book) by Julie Starr (book) (book) (pdf) &
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Coaching for Resilience: HEART (emotional resilience)
01/28/2025
Coaching for Resilience: HEART (emotional resilience)
The third of four short episodes in our mini-series on resilience for coaches. This series will focus on resilience over three key areas: the head (mental resilience); the heart (emotional resilience); and the soul (spiritual resilience). How we feel is incredibly important and can impact our lives and decision making in so many ways. The quality of what we feel can influence how we perceive ourselves, others, and life in general. In this episode Glyn Fussell and resilience coach Jane Bytheway explore what we mean by emotional resilience. Jane offers tools and techniques that may help you strengthen your emotional resilience which in turn will help you support your clients. Additional resources Ted Talk by Michael Bungay Stanier on ‘How to Tame your Advice Monster’ (book) (book) by Julie Starr (book) (book) &
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Coaching for Resilience: HEAD (mental resilience)
01/21/2025
Coaching for Resilience: HEAD (mental resilience)
The second of four short episodes in our mini-series on resilience for coaches. This series will focus on resilience over three key areas: the head (mental resilience); the heart (emotional resilience); and the soul (spiritual resilience). Mental resilience can be a real test when faced with situations that seem to focus or highlight the negative and mental strength can be hard to find. In this episode Glyn Fussell and resilience coach Jane Bytheway explore what we mean by mental resilience, discussing questions such as how can you be present and maintain your focus as a coach? And how can you adapt and change in times of uncertainty? Jane offers tools and techniques that may help you build and maintain your mental resilience which in turn will help you support your clients. Additional resources Ted Talk by Michael Bungay Stanier on ‘How to Tame your Advice Monster’ (book) (book) by Julie Starr (book) (book) (pdf) &
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Coaching for Resilience
01/14/2025
Coaching for Resilience
In this episode – the first in a series of podcasts about resilience, you’ll hear Glyn Fussell in conversation with Oasis Associate practitioner and coach Jane Bytheway as they discuss resilience. In our busy lives, the “Keep calm and carry on” ethos is not always that helpful and we tend to ignore aspects of our wellbeing just to get through each day. So what is resilience? What are the tools we need to be resilient? What do we need for ourselves as individuals in order to thrive? We also explore how we can bring resilience into the coaching space: allowing pause for thought; how building your own individual source of strength can really help during the challenges in life we all endure at some point. Additional resources Ted Talk by Michael Bungay Stanier on ‘How to Tame your Advice Monster’ (book) (book) by Julie Starr (book) (book) (pdf) &
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Women creating meaning in later life
08/16/2024
Women creating meaning in later life
In this episode, the second in our series about creating meaning in later life, you’ll hear two wise older women - Marion Ragaliauskas & Pam Winter - in conversation, as they explore the experience of women transitioning into later life. What’s similar for women in this phase of life compared to men? And crucially, what’s different for women? As older women, both Marion and Pam are practicing and living their own inner work of aging, which brings into play areas as loss, review, evaluation and re-imagining: exploring the letting go of who we once were and learning how to embrace and experiment with who we are becoming, or could become. A great reflection for anyone going through or approaching this stage of life, or if you want to understand more about it, or if you are helping others to go through it. Additional resources
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Leader as coach: taking a coaching approach at work
07/30/2024
Leader as coach: taking a coaching approach at work
In this episode, you’ll hear Glyn Fussell in conversation with Oasis Associates and coaches Jane Bytheway and Carole-Ann Jones as they discuss the benefits of taking a coaching approach at work. In today's rapidly evolving and changing world of work, leaders cannot be expected to have all the answers. So there is a need to find a way of untapping the potential of others, embracing a shift in mindset towards taking a more developmental approach, so we can get the best from the people we work with, and in turn, deliver great results. Together, Glyn, Jane and Carole-Ann explore the true benefits of work based coaching, address some challenges that can arise, and the factors that support this kind of approach in practice. This episode will be great for you if you are wanting to create a coaching culture within your organization, or if you're a leader or manager who wants to learn this brilliant skillset. Oasis Human Relations offers a two day programme for organisations wanting to create an empowering coaching culture, which you can find here: Additional resources book by Michael Bungay Stanier plus his book by Julie Starr book by John Whitmore book by Nancy Kline
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Deep Ecology
07/11/2024
Deep Ecology
In this episode, you’ll hear Glyn Fussell in conversation with Oasis Associate, practitioner, coach, writer and activist Gill Coombs as they discuss Deep Ecology. What is Deep Ecology? Gill suggests that as we have evolved, our rational minds have taken over, with a tendency to dominate over the natural world causing an imbalance of power. Deep Ecology is a way of recognising the harm we have done to our relationship with other living beings and to begin the process of healing it. We explore how the world of work has evolved and changed over time, along with Gill’s thoughts on essential, wise principles by which individuals and organisations can work towards creating and nurturing a healthy world in their own authentic way. We also discuss how we can bring Deep Ecology into coaching. This could be as simple as bringing in external elements of nature to our coaching space, or going for a walk with someone outside rather than simply sitting facing. Both of these can add a vibrancy and healthy shift in the relationship between coach and coachee. Additional resources The book Gill highly recommends starting with is old(ish) but good: is also excellent, and , and Also is superb. And Gill’s own book Also , as some listeners may well be interested in eco psychology, the people practitioners’ facet of Deep Ecology.
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Creating meaning after work
02/14/2024
Creating meaning after work
Creating meaning after work in conversation with David Dawson & Matt Walsh In this episode, you’ll hear Glyn Fussell in conversation with Oasis Associates David Dawson & Matt Walsh as they discuss creating meaning after work once you grow older, stop working reach “a certain age” and transition into a new phase of life. Both David and Matt had challenging and successful careers in leadership in the NHS, and are now both working as coaches and consultants. Their experiences of the ending of their former careers have made both of them passionate about supporting others reaching that stage. We explore the idea of what retirement looks like today and how this differs from years gone by, as well as the upheavals and challenges of stopping working in an arena you have been involved with for a long time. And we discuss how coaching can really help to create a trusted space to help navigate through a period which for some appears as a final stop whereas for others it is a welcome blessing. Additional resources Exploring meaning, moral purpose, and relationships in later life transition: Considering the practical implications of 30+ years of post-career living: Contemplating ambiguity and spiritual possibilities as identities and roles change as new ways of living emerge: A series celebrating the diversity of how barely known dreams can come to be: The Guardian's series - "A new start after 60..." e.g. A route into the statistics on our ageing population... The writing of John O'Donoghue The writing of David Whyte
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Neurodiversity in coaching
01/12/2024
Neurodiversity in coaching
In this episode, you’ll hear Glyn Fussell in conversation with as they discuss neurodiversity in coaching. Anna is People & Change Director for Bettys, part of the Bettys and Taylors Group. Neurodiversity is a hot topic in the news of late, highlighted by celebrity diagnoses and more recognition and acceptance in general. However, there is quite a bit of mis-reporting and mis-understanding about what neurodiversity actually means. We explore what neurodiversity is, how it is perceived, how it relates to the way people see the world around them, and what it means to be neurodiverse aware as a coach. We also touch on why our whole person coaching approach is really suited to working with neurodiverse clients when coaching. Additional resources Useful social media account on the topic of ADHD Accessible and easy to read. Lots of infographics, tips and strategies are shared in bite-sized chunks and there is humour too. Online learning Written and delivered by Kings College, University of London, on the Future Learn platform. It’s an online course, so easy to dip in and out of, learning at your own pace. Although it has a scientific bias, the content is mixed with interviews and case studies that are very accessible. It is currently being offered with a free option and is CPD eligible. News article on ADHD Amid a sea of other news stories on ADHD in recent months (well known people who have been recently diagnosed, shortages in ADHD medication, delays and challenges with diagnosis), this is useful article on ADHD. A good book on neurodiversity - ‘Divergent Mind’ by Jenara Nerenberg (Published by HarperOne) This is a relatively new book, published in 2021. Jenara uses a blend of her own experience and those of others to explore how neurodivergent women navigate the world of relationships, work and their own wellbeing.
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The Oasis Seven Stage Model Audiobook
10/19/2023
The Oasis Seven Stage Model Audiobook
In this episode, you’ll hear the audio book version of The Oasis Seven Stage Model, spoken by Oasis Co-Director Glyn Fussell. It’s an accessible introduction to The Oasis Seven Stage Model for effective working relationships, developed from years of research and practice by Oasis. The model is designed to help you establish, nurture and develop effective working relationships. The Oasis Seven Stage Model provides a simple overview of what makes relationships work and what you might do if things go wrong . As well as offering a complete model, each of the seven stages offers specific skills that can be applied according to the needs and priorities of a relationship. The model simplifies the realities of practice and acts as a guide to what you might do. It provides a much-needed framework to help you make decisions and be more effective, as well as transferable skills and understanding which can be applied to your work with people, as well as projects, systems and processes. The written version of The Oasis Seven Stage Model can be found
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Team Coaching
07/13/2023
Team Coaching
In this episode, you’ll hear Nick Ellerby and Glyn Fussell, Oasis Co-Directors, discussing Team Coaching. If you are already established as a coach, particularly within an organisational setting, or if you've been wondering how you could use your skills and expertise to help teams, then this episode will be a particular interest to you. We explore what you might need to know before embarking on team coaching, the fundamental differences between coaching and the facilitation of team development and what this might look like in practice. We'll also touch on the qualities and skills that you might need when working with teams Nick Ellerby has been working in multidimensional culture change for over 30 years. During that time, he's worked as a coach, mentor, consultant, and facilitator locally, nationally, and internationally with a wide variety of different leaders, teams, and organisations. Additional resources For those interested in developing self-managing teams and ways of working this will be of benefit - it was co-created by organisations to reflect their practice and encourage others to be more peer based and collaborative. Nick referred to helpful ways of looking at team working, here are links to some of them: Fundamental Interpersonal Relations - developed by the wonderful Will Shutz, someone we enjoyed working with. The Wisdom of Teams by Katzenberg and Smith - published in the 90s. Its relevance today is remarkable and we suggest related to the quality of research within it. Many of the ingredients of what makes a team, and what makes a group might be timeless. They have produced further publications and there will be no shortage of summaries on-line. For those who want a little more on team coaching… We love the work of Centre for Creative Leadership and have had links and been partners for decades in relation to developing globally responsible leadership We also enjoy the work, encouragement and insights that Peter Hawkins brings to this field. Leadership Team Coaching: Developing Collective Transformational Leadership And of course feel free to drop Nick a message if you would like to discuss team coaching for you team - we have a great team of coaches here at Oasis
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01 Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging in Coaching
05/24/2023
01 Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging in Coaching
Diversity and inclusion are hot topics, and can unleash powerful emotions and deep rooted beliefs. Both are challenging concepts, and it can be difficult to know where to begin: what to call someone; how to phrase something; what is acceptable and what is not; fear of causing offence. It’s an ever changing landscape, and can be tricky territory as a coach. So knowing how to help both ourselves and our clients find ways through is key. All with a view to understanding where we belong, and how we fit in. In this episode, you’ll hear coach, consultant and Performance Psychology Practitioner Mo Ford and Glyn Fussell, Oasis Co-Director, discussing the concepts of inclusion, diversity and belonging in coaching. Mo’s passion for equalities work puts her in the ideal position to be able to offer steps to help navigate through the language and labels associated with identity, power dynamics and reflect on where to begin with all of this as a coach. Additional resources Association for Coaching podcast series Blog post on Diversity and inclusion in coaching (focus largely on race & ethnicity) Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in Coaching, a practical Guide Salma Shah some fantastic resources from Charmaine Roche of Life flow balance coaching Oxfam inclusive language guide
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Hope in a time of collapse
05/26/2022
Hope in a time of collapse
Speaking about the future can make us uneasy, particularly as we are currently living through some exceptionally challenging times politically, environmentally, and socio-economically. It can be difficult to see a way forward and as coaches it can be tricky to know how to help our clients find their way through these turbulent times. In this episode, “Hope in a time of collapse” you’ll hear author, Oasis Associate and Director of the Oasis Foundation Chris Taylor and Glyn Fussell, Oasis Co-Director, discussing what we need to face into the uncertainty we are living with in such massive issues as climate change, pandemics, and the end of our civilization as we know it.
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Coaching through grief and loss
08/10/2021
Coaching through grief and loss
In this episode, entitled “Coaching through grief and loss,” you’ll hear Oasis Co-Director Glyn Fussell reflecting on his experience of coaching clients through periods of grieving and sadness, how to still be of service to the client as their coach, and the need to take care of yourself in the process.
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Coaching with courage and depth
04/27/2021
Coaching with courage and depth
In this episode, entitled “Coaching with courage and depth”, you’ll hear a conversation between Glyn Fussell and Carole-Ann Jones on what it means to be coaching with courage and depth, with the Oasis coaching manifesto as a central focus.
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The art of challenging conversations
03/15/2021
The art of challenging conversations
In this episode, “The art of challenging conversations” you’ll hear coach, facilitator and focused mindfulness practitioner Jane Bytheway in conversation with Oasis Co-Director, Glyn Fussell discussing what can help and how to approach more challenging conversations in ways that really work.
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The Wisdom of the Body
10/12/2020
The Wisdom of the Body
You could say that body has a wisdom of its own - beyond the chatter of intellect and words. It holds our history and, if we pay attention, it can help define our future paths. In working with others to help them learn, grow or heal the body can offer a rich source of data and insight. But what does this really mean to work with the wisdom of the body in practice?
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Return to Relationships
10/02/2020
Return to Relationships
This podcast explores what great relationships really look like and how you can create and sustain them in times of change.
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Coaching Supervision with Head Heart and Soul
10/02/2020
Coaching Supervision with Head Heart and Soul
Benita Treanor is an extraordinary practitioner, who has made it her life’s work to bring a spirit of enquiry, rigor and authenticity into her work as an executive coach, a facilitator and as a coach supervisor. She is also an assessor with the Association for Coaching and a body-centered psychotherapist.
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Managing Energy
10/02/2020
Managing Energy
Jane Senior has worked extensively with individuals and teams across the world as a coach and in leadership development. She has helped people become more aware of the choices they have, or that they could have through looking at where their energy is best channeled.
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Coaching and Mentoring with Head Heart and Soul
09/22/2020
Coaching and Mentoring with Head Heart and Soul
Carole Ann Jones and Glyn Fussell are experienced coach mentors and founders of the Oasis coaching programme. They are enthusiastic contributors to a school of thought which sees truly effective coaching as more than a set of clever techniques frameworks and approaches. In this podcast, they talk about how to work more deeply and courageously with your clients in a way that takes account of the relationship you have with them.
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Re-imagining Leadership
09/22/2020
Re-imagining Leadership
Claire Maxwell is Chair of the GRLI (Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative) and has worked extensively to help people become responsible, courageous leaders in a wide variety of different contexts around the world.
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Having Presence
09/22/2020
Having Presence
Corinna is an experienced West End actor and also a coach. Glyn is a trained actor, leadership coach and director at Oasis. They have both helped people all over the world to understand how to gain more confidence in themselves and to develop more of what is commonly called “presence.”
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Oasis Podcasts - Introduction to Oasis Podcasts
09/22/2020
Oasis Podcasts - Introduction to Oasis Podcasts
This is the first in a series of podcasts from Oasis School of Human Relations. Working wholeheartedly with individuals, teams and organisations for over 30 years. We offer you a rich variety of conversations, hosted by Oasis Co Director Glyn Fussell and drawing on an extraordinary network of inspirational people. All our work is about personal, professional and organisational development and being the best, you can be in an uncertain world.
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