Using Podcasting to Elevate Executive Coaching With Guy Ellis

Written By xavi umeh

This episode of the Ace Coach podcast features Guy Ellis, a coach, consultant, trainer, and facilitator who works with senior leaders. With over 20 years of running his own business and a background as the youngest HR Director in London at age 29, Guy specializes in helping leaders draw from their inner experiences to overcome challenges.

His podcast "Leadership Inside Out" showcases his coaching approach of starting from within - helping people recognize that everyone has overcome barriers and can draw upon those experiences for leadership growth.

📚 What You'll Learn:

  • 00:43 How he got into executive coaching

  • 01:57 How he made the leap from corporate HR to coaching

  • 05:09 Why he started the Leadership Inside Out podcast

  • 06:07 How he uses the podcast to grow his business

  • 09:50 He breaks down how he selects guests to ensure diverse voices

  • 12:57 He shares how he balances podcasting with a busy professional life

💭 Key Quotes:

  • "I needed to create an avenue, a channel where people could see what I was like in action."

  • "My starting point is always, you know, what have I learned already? What can I draw upon as inspiration?"

  • "All of us have been on journeys... while we may look okay on the outside, all of us have been through our tough times and overcome some really tough barriers."

  • "I didn't pick people because they might be clients. I picked people who wanted to share their stories."

  • "For me, it's an hour per podcast and that's it. It's an enjoyable hour. You're coaching for free, but it's marketing."

🔗 Connect With Guy:

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