Coaching in Gallery Spaces with Beth Clare McManus

The Art Engager

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 arts-based coaching, or want to enhance your understanding of how public spaces can foster reflection and growth, listen to this episode.

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.

Episode Links

• Website: https://bethclaremc.com
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bethclaremc
• Email: [e-mail]
• 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

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