Episode 20: Coaching to Learn with Tim English

How can coaching transform the way we learn at work? In this episode, co-hosts Rebecca and Diane dive into the power of using a coaching approach in the training room, exploring how it can make learning more personal, impactful, and lasting. They’re joined by Tim English, founder of GBB Coaching & Consultancy, who shares his journey from enforcement roles to building a training agency focused on unlocking people’s strengths through coaching.

Together, they explore how coaching isn’t just for executives or struggling employees; it’s a practical way to help people take ownership of their growth at every level. You’ll also hear about Tim’s methods for embedding follow-up coaching, the importance of slowing down when under pressure, and actionable tips for blending coaching into your own leadership style.

Here are the highlights:

00:00 Introduction: Coaching to learn and personal ownership in development

01:22 Tim English’s journey from enforcement to founding his company

04:55 The frustration with inaccessible coaching and the birth of a new training approach

07:33 Making coaching accessible to all, not just executives

08:26 Why coaching belongs in the training room and how to use it

11:25 Moving from passive learning to reflective, personalised application

13:35 Using coaching frameworks to design impactful learning solutions

16:35 The value of post-training coaching follow-ups for real behaviour change

18:35 Case study: Personalising time management training with coaching

21:28 Systemic perspectives, communication, and individualised support

23:15 Bringing coaching into leadership and day-to-day management

24:38 Recognising when to slow down and reset as a leader

28:00 Using calm and reflection in high-pressure situations

30:33 Self-coaching questions for your own reflection

Tune in for practical insights, candid stories, and your own set of self-coaching questions to help you flex your learning habits.

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About Tim English:

Tim is an experienced and engaging, high energy trainer who uses his substantial “real world” business experience to deliver practical, useable skills that stick. He started his career within local government before joining a brand-new division of a major Japanese manufacturer to help them implement a customer service strategy for the UK. This grounding in business lead Tim into various leadership roles within the customer service and customer contact centre environments. He spent the next 8 years with a prestige automotive manufacturer, responsible for the training and skills needs of over 10,000 employees. After completing a large-scale corporate culture change programme, Tim left the corporate environment and spent 3 years as board director with a well-established SME in the conferencing and events industry. Tim now works as an independent Coaching and Development...