The Coaching Trap

The Coaching Trap and How to Avoid It

Create real value from coaching – without wasting time or money

This was an interactive session designed by and for purpose-driven leaders. Participants were invited to walk away with practical tools to help coaching stick – and to avoid common pitfalls.

Post-it note with "Maximise Impact, Save Money and Time and Nurture What you Already Have"

The Panel

Simon was joined by:
Jude Williams, Chief Executive of Literacy Pirates. Previously Jude ran an international development charity, a youth organisation and has a background in developing programmes for young people.
Jim Riddiford, Chief Operating Officer at Now Teach - a role he took up in 2024 after five years at oracy education charity Voice 21.
Noah Bernstein, Chief Operating Officer at Global Disability Innovation Hub. As a start-up specialist, Noah practices what he preaches, founding the healthy-snacks business Nutcase Nuts with his three sons during lockdown.

What We Covered

✅ How to support effective “pre-work” – without overloading your team
✅ Ways to use what’s already working in your organisation
✅ How to ensure coaching creates meaningful, lasting impact

"My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner."

Sam, Head of Fundraising at New Economics Foundation

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