How I can help
Relational mindfulness for coaches
Relational mindfulness for coaches
Relational mindfulness for coaches
Bringing mindful awareness, compassion and wisdom into each moment of interaction in your coaching
Relational mindfulness for leaders
Relational mindfulness for coaches
Relational mindfulness for coaches
Bringing presence, compassion and wisdom into relationships to enhance leadership capability and people management
Coaching supervision
Coaching supervision
Coaching supervision
Supporting coaches to learn, reflect and grow
Leadership coaching
Coaching supervision
Coaching supervision
Nurturing leadership and management capability
Other recent publications, webinars and resources
Mindfulness and leadership research article
Experiential introduction to relational mindfulness
Experiential introduction to relational mindfulness
In 2019 (2018 online) the systematic review I conducted for my professional doctorate was published in the peer-reviewed journal, European Journal of Work and Organisational Psychology.
Experiential introduction to relational mindfulness
Experiential introduction to relational mindfulness
Experiential introduction to relational mindfulness
If you are interested in relational mindfulness for coaches, why not join my experiential introduction online in February 2021?
Relational mindfulness masterclass
Experiential introduction to relational mindfulness
Relational mindfulness masterclass
In November 2020, I offered a one-day virtual masterclass on relational mindfulness for coaches as part of the Coaching at Work masterclass series. Further similar events to follow!
CIPD conference sessions
All Wales Public Service Virtual Coaching Conference
Relational mindfulness masterclass
In November 2020, I spoke (twice!) at the CIPD annual conference and exhibition:
- Managing remote teams - 14.30-15.00 on Wednesday 11th November (part of the Development Hub open to those who get a free exhibition pass)
- We need to talk more about mental health - but how do we tackle it sensitively? - 13.00-13.50 on Thursday 12th November (part of the main conference)
All Wales Public Service Virtual Coaching Conference
All Wales Public Service Virtual Coaching Conference
All Wales Public Service Virtual Coaching Conference
In November 2020, I gave a keynote session for the All Wales Public Service Virtual Coaching Conference. This session will be available to view online in future.
CIPD webinar
All Wales Public Service Virtual Coaching Conference
All Wales Public Service Virtual Coaching Conference
In May 2020, I was part of a CIPD webinar discussed how people professionals can help staff manage the psychological impact of the coronavirus crisis.
Henley Business School interview
British Psychological Society blog
British Psychological Society blog
In October 2019, I gave an interview at Henley Business School Centre for Coaching about relational mindfulness in coach supervision.
British Psychological Society blog
British Psychological Society blog
British Psychological Society blog
In May 2019, I was invited to write a blog for the British Psychological Society website.
Book
British Psychological Society blog
Online learning
Based on our research, Jo Yarker, Rachel Lewis and I wrote Preventing Stress in organisations, which was published by Wiley and won the British Psychological Society Book Award in 2015.
Online learning
Leadership and employee health
Online learning
During 2020, the CIPD invited me to write the content for a set of online learning materials for line managers. The aim is to help line managers manage in ways that support employee health and wellbeing.
Leadership and employee health
Leadership and employee health
Leadership and employee health
Since 2005, I have collaborated with a range of people, particularly my colleagues Jo and Rachel at Affinity Health at Work, to conduct and publish research on the role of leadership and management in employee health and wellbeing.
About me
Dr Emma Donaldson-Feilder
Emma aims to support the development of kinder, wiser workplaces, with more relational leadership and people management, improved employee health and wellbeing and greater inclusivity. Her varied professional portfolio includes teaching relational mindfulness, coaching senior managers and executives, individual and group supervision for coaches, consultancy for organisations and teams, research, writing, speaking, and public policy. She is a Registered Occupational Psychologist, an Accredited Executive Coach and a Certified Coach Supervisor. Alongside her role at Affinity Coaching and Supervision, she is Founding Director of Affinity Health at Work and a member of the Health and Safety Executive Workplace Health Expert Committee. In order to have the best possible evidence-base for her work, Emma is actively involved in research; at the same time, her consultancy and coaching with a range of organisations ensures that the research is of genuine practical use in real-world settings. In 2019 she completed a Professional Doctorate, in which she conducted research exploring the use of mindfulness and relational mindfulness for leadership development. Building on this work, she has now developed a range of programmes applying relational mindfulness to support leadership development and coach development. She draws on 12 years’ previous experience working in international relations and communications.