In episode 50 of the Coaches and Leaders Assemble podcast Laura Royal introduces the idea of Actifest...her wordination blend of action and manifesting as a way to help people get unstuck and move forward with purpose. Rather than focusing on vague goals or big leaps, this episode explores how asking the right question at the right time can spark clarity, shift energy and lead to meaningful progress.

Laura shares a variety of practical coaching questions that are designed to help people take small, intentional steps. These aren’t fluffy or overly complicated...they’re direct, useful prompts that can be used in coaching sessions, leadership conversations or for your own personal reflection. Whether you're a coach, a leader, or someone who just needs to get out of a rut, these questions will help you create movement without the overwhelm.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, circling the same thoughts, or waiting for the “right” moment, this episode will give you a toolkit to take aligned action and make real progress, starting today.

In this episode of the Coaches and Leaders Assemble podcast, host Laura Royal chats with leadership development specialist and business psychologist Charlotte Angus who also happens to be one of Laura's earliest mentors in the world of learning and development.

They dive into the topic of imposter phenomenon, those moments of self-doubt many people experience and why it’s important to understand it properly. Charlotte explains the difference between terms like imposter syndrome and imposter thoughts and shares why she prefers more accurate and less clinical language. She also talks about how these feelings often link to things like perfectionism, self-esteem and comparison with others and how recognising them can actually be useful.

Charlotte also shares ideas from her research and experience, including how reflection can help us avoid getting stuck in unhelpful thinking patterns. The episode includes practical insights on building confidence, learning from feedback and creating a work environment where people feel safe to speak up and try new things. Charlotte and Laura also discuss how social pressure, gender roles and unrealistic expectations can shape how imposter thoughts show up, and why talking openly about them can make a real difference.

Make sure you connect with Charlotte on LinkedIn to find out more - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotteangus/

If you’re thinking about becoming a coach or exploring coach training for the first time, you’ve probably come across a whole mix of terms - certification, accreditation, qualification - and a range of organisations like CMI, ILM, ICF, EMCC, and the AC. It’s no wonder people feel overwhelmed trying to figure out what’s what.

In this episode we cut through the confusion and make sense of the coaching credential landscape, especially if you're searching for a training provider and want to understand what kind of training or recognition actually matters.

We explore the difference between coach training (the learning process), certification (proof you’ve completed a course), qualifications (regulated learning like ILM or CMI), and accreditation (professional recognition through coaching bodies like ICF, EMCC, or the Association for Coaching).

We break down what each term really means, explore how organisations like CMI, ILM, ICF, EMCC, and AC fit into the picture.

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