If you’re thinking about working with a coach for the first time, where do you start?

In this Extra Shot, Adrian Last speaks with executive coach Clive Leach about how to choose a coach who’s not just qualified — but the right fit for you. They explore the importance of credibility, supervision, and chemistry, and why good coaching isn’t about comfort, but challenge.

Clive shares insights from years of experience helping clients grow personally and professionally, emphasizing that coaching should be both safe and stretching — a balance that builds trust while opening the door to new thinking.

Whether you’re a leader looking to develop, or simply curious about what coaching can offer, this episode helps demystify the process and highlights what to look for in an effective, ethical, and inspiring coach.

Listen to learn:

• What makes a credible, evidence-based coaching qualification
• Why coaching supervision matters — for clients and coaches
• How rapport and chemistry shape (but shouldn’t limit) coaching
• The benefits of being open to challenge and new perspectives

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