Conversations, Keynotes & Ideas

A collection of recent conversations, keynote talks, and ideas shared on air and in print. - otherwise known as:

‘Where Amy has been sharing’

Keynotes & Speaking

Podcasts & Radio Conversations

Keynote Address — Women in Leadership Annual Conference

Venue: University College London (UCL) | Date: Saturday 5th September 2026

Talk Title: "Don’t Fix It, Coach It: Empowering Your Team for the Academic Year Ahead"

Amy delivered a live keynote address at UCL exploring the psychological trap of the 'Fixer Instinct' in leadership. Drawing on Transactional Analysis and the Karpman Drama Triangle, Amy shared practical micro-coaching techniques to help leaders move away from carrying the emotional workload alone—fostering resilience, accountability, and psychological safety across their teams.

Core Keynote Insights:

  • Breaking the 'Fixer' Cycle: Shifting from the Rescuer role to empower team members to take true ownership of challenges.

  • The 4-Step Micro-Coaching Framework: How to turn 90-second corridor conversations into powerful moments of growth (Pause, Acknowledge, Question, Empower).

  • Protecting Leadership Energy: Practical strategies to prevent burnout by managing cognitive load and boundary setting.

BBC Radio Surrey — The Sarah Gorrell Show

Broadcast: 22nd August 2024 | Topic: The Hidden Value of Saturday & Part-Time Jobs for Young Adults

Amy joined Sarah Gorrell on air to discuss why early work experience is about so much more than a paycheck. Drawing on her background as a coach, Amy highlighted how Saturday and part-time roles serve as vital incubators for lifelong confidence—teaching young people time management, personal organization, and the invaluable skill of working alongside customers and colleagues of all ages and backgrounds.

Key Discussion Takeaways:

  • Building Practical Life Skills: How early responsibilities foster independence, time management, and self-reliance.

  • Expanding Worldviews: The unique value of stepping outside school peer groups to collaborate with different generations and backgrounds.

  • Long-Term Career Assets: Why customer-facing experience early on creates adaptable, empathetic, and resilient future leaders.

The Coaching Inn Podcast (3D Coaching) — Series 5, Episode 6

Host: Claire Pedrick MCC | Segment: The Book Corner (with Laura Wong & Amy Cooper)

Amy joined Claire Pedrick MCC for an open, authentic conversation about where coaches find inspiration—from children’s stories and audiobooks to psychological texts. Following the episode, Amy shared how she unpacked her own post-interview vulnerability hangover in coaching, exploring how to reframe self-doubt, embrace 'good enough,' and use moments of vulnerability as catalysts for growth.

Key Discussion & Reflection Takeaways:

  • Unusual Sources of Inspiration: How non-traditional reading (audiobooks, children's literature, podcasts) offers rich metaphors for coaching conversations.

  • Navigating the 'Post-Interview' Inner Critic: Reframing the familiar "Why didn't I say that?" self-talk using Elizabeth Day’s How To Fail framework.

  • Vulnerability & Growth: Why stepping out of perfectionism creates genuine connection—and how leaders can practice being "good enough" without losing impact.

AoEC Global: The Practitioner Diploma – The Beginning of the Journey

“The diploma isn't the end of the journey, it's the beginning”

In this interview with the Association for Executive Coaching (AoEC), I share how my path into coaching began right where many meaningful transformations start: by being on the receiving end of coaching myself.

  • The catalyst of being coached: Exploring how experiencing the profound impact of coaching firsthand ultimately inspired my own transition into a professional executive coaching practice.

  • A foundational starting line: Discussing why completing a rigorous qualification like the AoEC Practitioner Diploma isn't a finish line, but rather the essential springboard for a lifelong journey of continuous learning and evolution.

  • Stepping into the work: Reflecting on the inner growth, presence, and practical depth required when building a sustainable career dedicated to supporting others.

  • Read the full interview on the AoEC Global website: Practitioner Diploma – Beginning of the Journey

BBC Radio Surrey — The Sarah Gorrell Show

Broadcast: 15th July 2026 | Topic: The Multitasking Myth & Overcoming Cognitive Overwhelm

Following a feature in The Times on gender and multitasking, Amy joined Sarah Gorrell on air to dismantle the myth that women are 'naturally gifted' at juggling infinite priorities. Amy shared how her coaching helps high-achieving women move away from 'Squash and a Squeeze' living—reclaiming focus and boundaries rather than constantly trying to stretch their capacity.

Key Discussion Takeaways:

  • The Reality of Task-Switching: Why the ability to juggle multiple demands still drains mental bandwidth, leading to silent burnout.

  • The 'Squash & Squeeze' Effect: How saying 'yes' to extra work and emotional labour crowds out mental space and personal energy.

  • Focus Over Capacity: Practical coaching tools to stop asking "Can I squeeze this in?" and start asking "Does this belong on my list?"

In Print & Features