# Ep. 248 - Effective Partnership With Others Starts With Our Own Work

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Podcast: [Empower World: The Coaching and Leadership Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/empower-world-the-coaching-and-leadership-podcast-742342)
Published: 2026-02-16T07:54:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2368

## Resource

In this episode of the Empower World podcast, therapist and executive coach Karen Ledger explores why coaches must continually do their own inner work. Grounded in person-centred principles and the influence of Carl Rogers, she emphasises that genuine relationship - built on congruence, empathy and self-awareness - matters more than any model. She also stresses that ongoing reflection through mentoring and supervision enables coaches to support clients with integrity, courage and care.

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