Coach Class
My name is Dom Burch, I am a business coach and mentor. On this podcast I speak to fellow coaches about their field of expertise, and inspirational leaders about what makes them tick, how they motivate themselves and others, and what it means to be authentic.
Episodes
62 episodes
Embracing Risk, Resilience, and Real Connections: Leah Spears on Building a Career with Passion and Purpose
In this episode of Coach Class, I sit down with Leah Spears, Head of Brand at Paddy Power, to discuss her career journey and the lessons she’s gathered along the way. With over 20 years of experience, Leah shares how her childhood ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 4
•
28:02
How singing can help you find your voice and give a sense of belonging - with James Sills
In this episode of Coach Class I'm thrilled to be joined by James Sills, a freelance choir leader, vocal coach, and author of the inspiring book Do Sing. In his work, James advocates for the t...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 3
•
37:11
Bob Gomersall - from physics teacher to successful business leader, and now an author
In this episode of the Coach Class I chat with Dr. Bob Gomersall, a prominent entrepreneur, founder of Surpass Assessment, and chairman of Advanced Digital Innovations. Bob takes us through his fascinating journey, starting from his early days ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 2
•
28:10
Rethinking food and removing hunger as a barrier - inspirational leaders Nathan and Kevin
In a double-header, I sit down with Nathan Atkinson and Kevin Mackay from Rethink Food, a transformative initiative dedicated to removing hunger as a barrier to learning in schools. With a focus on innovative educational approaches and communit...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 1
•
33:54
From beer and dairy to chips and chocolate - Simon Eyles, Betty's MD shares his incredible journey
In this episode of Coach Class, I catch up with Simon Eyles, Managing Director of Betty's. We discuss Simon’s professional journey, leadership insights, and his transition from various food industries to his current role.Simon reflects ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 21
•
25:47
Authentic leadership and finding your purpose with Chris McDonough CEO Corkcicle
Boasting over two decades of executive leadership across various sectors, Chris is now at the helm of Corkcicle, a brand known for its innovative and eco-friendly lifestyle products. Under his stewardship, Corkcicle has seen a remarkable 50% gr...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 20
•
31:04
Marking World Down Syndrome Day by Assuming I can - with Joy Cosgrove
Joy Cosgrove is a UK and Ireland based Retail Learning Consultant & Personal Coach. She has years of hands on experience in the training room and on the shop floor, and I had the pleasure of training with her at Barefoot. She ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 19
•
29:02
How do you get an iguana to fly? Rosie and Claire have found a way
Rosie and Claire first met over a lunch where they shared their stories about belonging, culture, leadership and coaching. Their ambitions were to create cultures where people felt they didn’t have to be something they weren’t, they were confid...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 18
•
30:48
Catching up with my university tutor, baby-faced, multi-talented, Prof Ralph Tench
Professor Ralph Tench is the Director of Research for Leeds Business School and the elected President and Head of the Board of Directors for the European Public Relations Research and Education Association (EUPRERA). He was one of ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 17
•
40:22
A family affair, part 2 - the mother - an HIV/AIDS pioneer, campaigner and role model
In a follow up to the podcast I recorded with my dad last October, in this episode I am pleased to intro...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 16
•
57:42
My 50th podcast reunion with L.L.Bean CEO Steve Smith
In this, my 50th podcast, I welcome back Steve Smith, who was my first guest on Coach class nearly three years ago. Steve shares valuable insights into leadership and life, being your authentic self whether you're washing the car, buying ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 15
•
42:23
Tony Page - the turnaround king, but (somewhat) reluctant coach
Tony Page is a turnaround specialist and an expert in solving distress situations particularly for private equity-backed businesses. He is also a transformative leadership mentor and coach.He started his career as a fresh produce buyer ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 14
•
30:43
Chief People & Inclusion Officer at Co-op, Claire Costello on career breaks & culture
Claire is the Chief People and Inclusion Officer at Co-op. Prior to the Co-op, she worked across Asda and Walmart for 23 years, setting up, establishing and leading the procurement team. As well as sharing learning and experiences with wider Wa...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 14
•
29:27
Double-header with Chloe & Laura from The Jobshare Revolution
After trail blazing in flexible working within their organisations, Chloe Fletcher and Laura Walker came together as a jobsharing pair in 2021. After repeatedly being asked to share tips and advice, and realising the gap in knowledge of the ben...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 13
•
33:33
A family affair, an extended conversation with my dad, Prof Robbie Burch OBE
Where do you start, when you interview your own dad. An inspirational leader and coach in his own right, albeit a university lecturer and football team coach, rather than the type I normally interview.Lucky to survive his birth, his aun...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 12
•
48:12
Chef Neil Nugent, food innovator extraordinaire: "Be nice to people..."
Neil Nugent is a professional chef and food innovation expert, having left school at 16 and worked his way up through professional kitchens in his home town, then London, then across the world.He then entered the retail sector, innovati...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 11
•
18:24
How to drive colleague engagement with Dave Barber, MD Spark Consultants
Dave Barber is an experienced internal comms professional and colleague engagement expert. He cut his teeth in retail, having studied supply chains and worked his way through va...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 10
•
28:32
Stuart Price chief people officer, from shopfloor to healthcare to cars, & all without a plan
Stuart is the chief people officer at Zenith the UK's leading independent leasing, fleet management and vehicle outsourcing business. He's also a qualified business and executive coach.He joined Zenith from Virgin Health Care, where he ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 9
•
27:31
Psychology for coaching, be that existential, developmental or Buddhist thinking - with Martin Benefer
Martin Benefer has a passion for human development and loves to help people achieve their potential, both personally and within their career.He's a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), ...
•
Season 2
•
28:19
What does it mean to be an agile coach? My interview with Ben Cooke
Ben Cooke is a highly accomplished coach and agile delivery professional with more than 15 years experience. He helps businesses, teams and individuals to respond to an ever-changing busi...
•
21:50
Tackling burnout with Jayne Morris - author of Burnout to Brilliance
Jayne is a coach, author and burnout retreat organiser and host. She is also the author of Burnout to Brilliance and the Co-Founder of
•
Season 2
•
Episode 6
•
28:56
Fran Lee-Rogers, Butterfly Development - the persistent optimist
Frances Lee-Rogers is the founder of Butterfly Development, a professional coaching organisation.She's spent the best part of 18 years working in HR for large corporate companies across several industries, including Professional Services...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 5
•
17:00
In conversation with Jon McNestrie, agile coach
Jon is a self-styled agile coach who works with teams, organisations and leaders so they can understand themselves better and improve the ways they work together.Offering 1 to 1 coaching, team coaching and facilitation, Jon is a professi...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 4
•
31:03
In conversation with Joy Cosgrove - fellow Barefoot graduate
Joy Cosgrove a retail training consultant and coach. Based in Ireland Joy started off studying psychology, mentored by Dr Sharon Lambert - then did her PhD in Edinburgh ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 3
•
30:04
Working with and coaching neurodivergent clients - reflecting with Jasmine Miller
With a background in additional support needs spanning 20 years, Jasmine Miller has first-hand knowledge, understanding and application of supporting neurodivergent children, young people and...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 2
•
37:17