Hotpot 39 - Coaching with Emotions with Niamh Hannan

Overview

In coaching, we often work at the level of thinking and behaviour - yet it is emotion that drives both.

This engaging and practical webinar introduces coaches to the science and psychology of emotions, and how working more directly with emotional experience can unlock deeper insight, shift entrenched patterns, and create more meaningful, lasting change for clients.

Drawing on neuroscience, attachment theory, and the Emotional Connection (EmC) framework, this session offers a clear and accessible way to understand what sits beneath “difficult” behaviours; and how to work with it effectively in a coaching context.

What Participants Will Learn

Participants will:

• Understand how emotions drive behaviour and decision-making in coaching conversations 

• Explore the neuroscience behind emotional responses and why logic alone is often insufficient 

• Gain insight into attachment patterns and how they show up in coaching and workplace relationships 

• Learn to distinguish between surface, softer, and primary emotions 

• Develop confidence in working with emotional content safely and effectively 

• Experience a simple, practical approach they can apply immediately in their coaching practice 

Session Format

• Short teaching inputs grounded in science and practice 

• Guided reflection 

• Interactive discussion and Q&A 

Relevance for EMCC Coaches

This session aligns with core coaching competencies around presence, empathy, and working at depth. It supports coaches in moving beyond problem-solving and into transformational work — particularly in areas of conflict, relational dynamics, and emotional resilience.