S1 Episode 45: Belief and Trust - Foundations of Coaching Mastery with J Val Hastings

'Mastery is about expanding your range as a coach'. Today, Claire Pedrick MCC talks to J Val Hastings MCC about the connection between coaching mastery and Harry Potter. Find out what made Val take 8 years of mentor coaching on his journey to MCC and hear his top tips for coaches seeking to become even better.   takeaways Mastery is the dance you don't learn in a classroom. Masterful conversations are about partnership and presence. Belief in the process is essential for effective coaching. Continuous learning and feedback are crucial for mastery. Mastery involves expanding your range as a coach. The nuances in coaching conversations can lead to transformation. It's important to embrace the discomfort in coaching. Growth often comes from taking risks on the skinny branch. Mastery is not a destination but an ongoing journey. Engaging in parallel pursuits can enhance coaching skills.   Keywords coaching, mastery, coaching conversations, presence, intuition, belief, trust, growth, feedback, learning