Ep. 259 - The Sponsor Conversation Nobody Prepares You For

Ep. 259 - The Sponsor Conversation Nobody Prepares You For

July 20, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the complexities of sponsor relationships in professional coaching and the importance of preparation for successful engagements.

The sponsor relationship is one of the most underestimated dynamics in professional coaching. Get it wrong and even the most skilled coaching can unravel before a single session begins. In this episode, we get honest about what really happens when organisations, HR teams, line managers and families enter the coaching equation. Not every coaching opportunity is the right one for a coach. Knowing the difference is what separates a confident coach from a compromised one. And - the more prepared the coach is - factoring in the many layers of a coaching assignment - the more opportunity for a successful engagement.

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Hosts: Jeanine Bailey, Marie Quigley

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Organizations: Empower World

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