Episode 28

Ep 28: Catalysts Conversations with Sharon Lawton

Published on: 19th March, 2025

How do relationships and ongoing development shape the world of coaching? Join host Sarah Bramall as she sits down with Sharon Lawton, Head of Coach Training at the Coaching Academy. With her wealth of experience, Sharon shares the early sparks that led her into coaching, her continuous journey of learning, and her commitment to empowering others. Learn about the importance of nurturing relationships, both personal and professional, as Sharon reflects on her path, the transformation of self-beliefs, and the role of community in the coaching realm. This episode explores the nuances of personal development, the power of connection, and the ever-evolving journey of a coach. 

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

05:51 Building relationships through coaching 

15:07 How to nurture client growth 

18:21 How do our social circles impact our personal growth?

26:10 The commitment to lifelong learning


About Sharon Lawton:

Sharon Lawton is an ACC credentialed Executive Coach with the ICF (The International Coaching Federation), specialising in leadership coaching within the Education sector. She is also Head of Training and Business Development for The Coaching Academy, one of the world's largest coach training organisations. Sharon coaches in a way that unlocks your limitless potential for personal & professional growth. Overcoming obstacles, conquering self-doubt, & cultivating unwavering confidence. Sharon specialises in leadership, emerging leaders, confidence, imposter syndrome and wellbeing. Sharon has coached with organisations both in the Public and Private sectors. As a DISC Profiling Master Trainer, she delivers the DISC Model of Human Behaviour training at Certification, Accreditation and Train the Trainer levels. With a 14-year professional background in Learning and Development, (membership with CIPD), experience in delivering conflict management coaching, resilience coaching and a wide portfolio of emotional wellbeing coaching programmes it combines her background in emotional health, DISC profiling, NLP coaching and Thought Field Therapy. Sharon is also a qualified mentor with the Government Help To Grow Scheme via Enterprise Nation. As a fully accredited coach and mentor, she works within the ICF and EMCC Code of 

Ethics and is working towards her Masters in Executive Coaching. 



Connect with Sharon:

Website: https://www.sharonlawtoncoaching.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-lawton-ilm-level-7-acc-assoc-cipd-195965185/


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Website:

https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com


Work with us:


Find out more about our supervision service here: http://bit.ly/coaching-collective


For ICF mentoring see here: https://bit.ly/catalystsmentorcoaching 


To book a call: https://tidycal.com/coachingcatalysts/explorationcall


FREE Supervision Experience for Coaches: Listening Partnerships, register here: https://bit.ly/supervisionexperience



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Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbramallcoaching/


Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrebecca/


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The Coaching Catalysts
Welcome to The Coaching Catalysts Podcast, the go-to place for coaches and professionals to elevate your coaching practice. Whether you’re just starting out as a coach, an experienced coach looking to deepen your skills, or you’re creating coaching cultures within your organisation - we've got you covered.

Co-hosts Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel are highly experienced Accredited Coaches with thousands of hours of coaching experience, Coach Trainers for leading organisations and Coach Supervisors, supporting coaches via their supervision and coach development service and community.

As former teachers and leaders, with a combined thirty years’ experience in education, Sarah and Rebecca are uniquely positioned to support coaches in professional development and ethical practice, in a fast emerging industry.

With a wealth of experience, Sarah specialises in Leadership and Executive Coaching, Career coaching, confidence and Imposter Syndrome, and effective communication.

With a broad range of expertise, Rebecca’s coaching specialisms encompass leadership, neurodiversity, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), mindset, resilience, and communication.

Get ready to uplevel your practice, enhance your mindset, and amplify your skills with The Coaching Catalysts Podcast. Each episode is jam packed with relatable conversations, practical advice and honest anecdotes. Dive into insightful discussions, expert interviews, and real-life stories that serve as catalysts for your personal and professional development.

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Connect with us here:

Website: https://www.thecoachingcatalysts.com

Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/thecoachingcatalysts
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecoachingcatalystscommunity
https://www.instagram.com/thecoachingcatalysts_
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecoachingcatalysts

Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbramallcoaching/
Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrebecca/

FREE Supervision Experience for Coaches: Listening Partnerships, register here: https://bit.ly/supervisionexperience

Find out more about our supervision service here: http://bit.ly/coaching-collective

For ICF mentoring see here: https://bit.ly/catalystsmentorcoaching

To book a call: https://tidycal.com/coachingcatalysts/explorationcall


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Rebecca Daniel

‘The Coaching Catalysts’ was founded by Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel. As Qualified Coaches, accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and trainers for lead coach training organisations, Sarah and Rebecca are highly qualified and experienced coaches, coach supervisors and trainers.

With a combined thirty years’ teaching and leadership experience in the education sector, they create change through transformational coaching, supervision and training.

Sarah and Rebecca’s aligned passion for impact enables them to work with coaches and professionals to support them to excel personally and professionally, while developing their mindset and prioritising wellbeing in order to feel fulfilled in all aspects of their lives.