Coaching Central - Face to Face - Oct 2025

Exploring a Reminiscing Coaching Approach: Coaching Backwards to Move Forwards

The coaching industry has traditionally been forward-thinking, goal-oriented practices. But what if we took a different path? What if, instead of always looking ahead, we paused to look back, using our reflection on the past as a tool for future growth?

In our October session, we’ll explore how a “reminiscing” approach can deepen reflection, open up fresh insights, and provide a safe and powerful tool to support client growth.

October's Session
We are delighted to welcome Nat Miller, Lead Career Coach within the NHS Talking Therapies programme as our guest speaker.

Recently awarded a Master of Arts in Coaching with Distinction from the University of Warwick, Nat has refined a unique Reminiscing Coaching Approach through her dissertation research. This reflective method helps clients uncover personal values, identity and resistance to change, while creating a safe space to shape authentic and natural goals by remembering meaningful past life experiences.

Join us to discover more about Nat's unique method and...

• Find out how the past can unlock future growth.
• Explore how a ‘reminiscing approach’ can help your clients identify values, identity and barriers to change.
• Experience how a safe, reflective space can lead to deeper client insights.
• Get an introduction to an evidence-based tool designed to enrich your practice.

We’d love you to join us for this thought-provoking session – a chance to stretch your practice, connect with fellow coaches, and take away ideas you can use straight away in your own client work.

Our Venue: Hockley House Hotel

8640 Stratford Road, Solihull B94 5NW.

Parking is free and there is a large car park.

We'll be meeting in the The Garden Room, (turn right through the main door, walk past the bar and the Garden Room is on your left).

Our meeting starts promptly at 7:30 and ends at 9:00pm with time to chat afterwards. Please aim to 10-15 minutes early to get settled in and buy a drink from the bar beforehand (if you wish).

October's Guest Speaker: Nat Miller

With over 17 years of dedicated service as a Lead Career Coach within the NHS Talking Therapies programme, Nat has been a guiding force for individuals navigating the complexities of mental health and career development. Working within one of the UK’s leading Mental Health Trusts, Nat has supported numerous patients in overcoming challenges such as anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, and workplace conflict. Nat is also founder of Coaching 2 Conscious.

Nat’s coaching expertise spans a wide spectrum, including:
• Career Clarity & Confidence Coaching
• Leadership Development & Decision-Making
• Team Dynamics & Working Relationships
• Academic Coaching for Students
• Wellness Coaching: Stress Management & Lifestyle Change

Beyond one-to-one coaching, Nat is deeply passionate about developing and nurturing other coaches. Nat regularly co-coaches, supervises, and mentors fellow coaches, offering reflective practice spaces, group action learning sets, and tailored support to help coaches grow in confidence, skill, and self-awareness.

Nat blends deep empathy with strategic insight and brings a warm, insightful, and empowering presence, helping others unlock their full potential and thrive in their personal and professional lives.

What is Coaching Central?

We're a friendly and welcoming coaching group established in 2017 for coaches based in the Midlands (and beyond when we're online!). The group is run by two local coaches, Rachael McNidder and June Hogan.

All professionally trained coaches are welcome, regardless of level of experience (that includes trainee coaches). Come along to meet like-minded coaches, make useful connections and develop your coaching knowledge and skills.

Our aims are to inspire and support professional coaches, to encourage learning and growth, and to uphold ethics and standards within the coaching profession.

For all other details about Coaching Central including meeting dates, click here for our website.