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28. From Surviving to Thriving: The Science of Flourishing, Positivity & High Performance | Andy Cope
27:30||Ep. 28What if happiness isn’t the goal—but flourishing is?In this powerful episode of The Coaching Clubhouse, Adrian Last is joined by keynote speaker, best-selling Author & ‘Recovering Academic’ Dr Andy Cope (aka the Dr of Happiness). Andy specialises in positive psychology & The Science of Human Flourishing to explore how we move from simply surviving… to truly thriving.Andy shares insights from his 12 years of research into human flourishing, revealing why only a small percentage of people consistently operate at their best—and what they do differently.Together, they explore:The concept of “flourishing” and why it’s bigger than happinessWhy modern life may be holding us backThe truth about the “2%ers”—and how to become oneWhy attitude is a conscious choice (and how to build it)How your energy impacts others through emotional contagionThe role of coaching in unlocking potential and performanceWhy culture starts with you—not the organisationThe surprising power of not taking yourself too seriouslyThis episode is packed with practical wisdom for coaches, leaders, and anyone looking to improve their mindset, performance, and wellbeing.If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re just going through the motions—this conversation will challenge and inspire you to think differently. Because thriving isn’t about waiting for life to improve… It’s about choosing how you show up.Find out more about Andy - www.artofbrilliance.co.ukCoaching, positive psychology, wellbeing, leadership, mindset, resilience, happiness, flourishing, Andy Cope, high performance, workplace culture, emotional intelligence
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27. The Coaching Clubhouse: 2025 Wrapped | The Year of Being Human
25:33||Ep. 27What did coaching teach us in 2025? That inclusion isn’t optional. That burnout isn’t weakness. That pretending is exhausting. And that alignment matters more than achievement.In this special Coaching Clubhouse 2025 Wrapped episode, Adrian Last revisits the most powerful insights from a year of conversations about leadership, identity, performance and wellbeing.Featuring highlights from:• Professor Rebecca Jones on AI, inclusion and bias• Matt Scarff on reinvention and rediscovering your mojo• Glen McCoy on co-achievement and creative courage• Katie Denyer on neurodiversity in leadership• Yvette Jeal on the neuroscience of stress and performance• Clive Leach (and Miss May 🐾) on being versus doing• Kevin White on alignment and emotional awareness• Angela Cox on authenticity and the “pretending pandemic”Across every conversation, one theme emerged:Coaching in 2025 isn’t about fixing people — it’s about helping people come home to themselves.If you’ve enjoyed this year in the Clubhouse, follow the show and join us in 2026 for more honest conversations about coaching and the human experience.26. The coaching question that flips fear into possibility - Extra Shot 4 with Jessica Chivers
01:05||Ep. 26A simple coaching question that shifts you from fear to possibility: “What’s the best that could happen?”26. Line manager masterclass: “A return is a transition, not an event.” Extra Shot 3 with Jessica Chivers
01:59||Ep. 26Jessica Chivers outlines one practical change line managers can make tomorrow: treat return-to-work as a transition (not a one-day event).26. What is “comeback coaching” (and why it works)? Extra Shot 2 with Jessica Chivers
02:15||Ep. 26In this Coaching Clubhouse Extra Shot, Jessica Chivers talks to us about a clear, practical definition of comeback coaching — and how it helps people return faster and stronger after a break.26. “It nearly broke me… but I did it.” Chartership + self-compassion - Extra Shot 1 with Jessica Chivers
05:29||Ep. 26In this short Coaching Clubhouse Extra Shot, Jessica Chivers opens up about earning chartership the hard way — and why self-compassion matters when life happens mid-plan.26. Comeback Coaching: Returning to Work with Confidence - The Coaching Clubhouse with guest Jessica Chivers
29:02||Ep. 26What happens when a high performer comes back — after parental leave, sick leave, or a career break — and quietly wonders: Can I still do it?In this episode of The Coaching Clubhouse, Adrian Last is joined by Jessica Chivers, one of the UK’s first Chartered Coaching Psychologists, executive coach, and founder of The Talent Keeper Specialists, for a warm, honest conversation about what it really takes to return to work and thrive.Jessica shares the behind-the-scenes reality of earning chartership while juggling major family pressures, the key insight that resilience “ebbs and flows”, and why self-compassion isn’t optional when life gets heavy. From there, the conversation moves into comeback coaching and the brilliance of how it supports people returning to work after a period of leave, including shortening the distance between a career-changing moment and being fully back in the game.You’ll also hear Jessica’s practical guidance for line managers, a powerful case for meaningful shared parental leave, and why childcare should be treated as essential infrastructure. And Jessica closes with a brilliant coaching question that instantly shifts perspective. If you’re returning to work, supporting someone who is, or leading a team through change — this one’s for you.Links:www.talentkeepers.co.ukPodcast: "Comeback Coach"Instagram: @comebackcommuk