Ep 47: Coaching Tools for Conflict: Insights from Mediator Polly Walker

About this episode

Polly Walker discusses the integration of coaching and mediation to enhance conflict resolution and client transformation.

How does weaving together mediation and coaching unlock deeper transformation for clients? In this episode of the Coaching Catalysts Podcast, co-hosts Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel welcome Polly Walker, coach, mediator, and member of the Supervision Collective, for a rich exploration of conflict resolution, leadership challenges, and the power of curiosity. Polly shares her unique journey from mainstream teaching to working with excluded youth, her transition into mediation and restorative practices, and how coaching skills have been core throughout. Together, they discuss bringing joy and fun into coaching work, the challenges and rewards of group supervision, and practical strategies for supporting clients through conflict. Highlights: 00:00 Introduction: Meet Polly Walker, coach and mediator 01:30 Polly’s background, mainstream teaching, special educational needs, and conflict resolution 04:00 Mediation in community, workplace, and special education; conflict coaching 06:25 Leadership coaching and what lights Polly up 07:11 Mediation training and what coaches gain from conflict skillsets 10:15 The coaching/mediation overlap, big questions and powerful tools 13:32…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Bramall, Rebecca Daniel

Guest: Polly Walker

Topics covered

• conflict resolution
• coaching
• mediation
• leadership challenges
• group supervision
• client support

Keywords

• coaching tools
• conflict coaching
• mediation
• leadership coaching
• supervision
• curiosity
• group dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Supervision Collective, Coaching Academy

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