S5 Episode 27: Coaching, Play and Play-Doh with Abbi Buszard

In this episode of The Coaching Inn, host Claire Pedrick speaks with Abbi Buszard about her journey into coaching from the chocolate industry. They explore the use of Play-Doh in coaching sessions, discussing how it fosters creativity, playfulness, and deeper meaning-making for people. Abbi shares insights from her research on the impact of tactile experiences in group coaching, the importance of overcoming stuckness and the role of playfulness in facilitating personal development. The conversation highlights the transformative power of using playful mediums like Play-Doh to enhance coaching practices and create a more engaging and insightful experience for people.

Takeaways:

• Play-Doh can foster creativity and playfulness in coaching.
• Using tactile materials helps clients express themselves better.
• Meaning-making is crucial in the coaching process.
• Playfulness in coaching can alleviate the pressure to be perfect.
• Overcoming stuckness is essential for personal development.
• Coaching should involve both intellectual and sensory experiences.
• The act of creating with Play-Doh can lead to deeper insights.
• Coaches should allow clients to find their own meanings.

Sound Bites

• "It's very hard to be a good Play-Doh artist."
• "The only meaning is the meaning that you've given to it."
• "You just have to let it unfold."
• "Let's look at it and maybe let's touch it a bit."

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Coming Up:

• Beth Benatti Kennedy on Resilience
• Soon - Sandra Whiles is here to talk about her new book

Keywords:

coaching, Play-Doh, creativity, group coaching, meaning making, coaching journey, playfulness, stuckness, coaching techniques, personal development

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