In this episode host Claire Bown talks with Beth Clare McManus, a coaching psychologist, artist and researcher based in Manchester, UK.
Beth’s work as a coach and supervisor aims to support people to be happy and well in their professional practice.
Listen in as Beth shares how museum and gallery spaces offer unique potential for coaching – creating softer, more reflective environments where the space itself becomes part of the coaching process.
If you’re interested in exploring innovative ways of using museum spaces for coaching, or want to enhance your understanding of how public spaces can foster reflection and growth, listen to this episode.
Key Topics:
- How Beth’s core values of authenticity, fairness and love shape her coaching practice
- Why gallery spaces work uniquely well for coaching
- Practical considerations for coaching in public spaces, including confidentiality and emotional responses
- The importance of meeting clients at the threshold and giving them agency in the space
- How different people respond to gallery environments
- Beth’s current PhD research exploring arts-based approaches in coaching supervision, including potential uses of sound, portraiture, and the built environment
Connect with Beth:
- Website: https://bethclaremc.com
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bethclaremc
- Email: hi@bethclaremc.com
- Book chapter referenced in this episode (pre-order available from 2nd December 2024) Arts-based Coaching Book: https://www.routledge.com/Arts-Based-Coaching-Using-Creative-Tools-to-Promote-Better-Self-Expression/GiraldezHayes-Max/p/book/9781032591902
- Illustrated guide to working ethically with creativity: Available to download from https://bethclaremc.com/ethics
- Journal articles:
- Exploring music and mark-making in coaching supervision (inspired by MAG) https://philosophyofcoaching.org/v6i2/03.pdf
- Using arts-based approaches to support ‘reflethical practice’ https://philosophyofcoaching.org/v9i1/02.pdf
Listen to Episode 139 below or via your podcast player of choice, where you will also be able to find a transcript.
The Art Engager is written and presented by Claire Bown. Editing is by Matt Jacobs and Claire Bown. Music by Richard Bown. Support the show on Patreon.
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