OBCAMS

Oxford Brookes University Coaching and Mentoring Society

iccams@brookes.ac.uk

The aim of the Oxford Brookes University Coaching and Mentoring Society (OBCAMS) is to bring together researchers and practitioners of coaching and mentoring in order to explore evidence based practice and areas of interest to the field.

OBCAMS provides collaboration and networking opportunities for academics and professionals from a wide spectrum of coaching and mentoring interest. We introduce a range of coaching and mentoring topics in an informal setting and stimulate lively discussions and debates online. 

The society has approximately 150 members, comprising academics, students and practitioners from across the region.

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Society meetings

The society meets monthly on Thursday evenings, between 5.00 pm and 6.30 pm unless otherwise stated on the programme. Please, note that the recordings will not be available in order to encourage open discussions.

We are currently reorganising the way we manage membership. More information will follow soon.

How to become a member?

Membership of the Society is available to anyone interested in their own professional development as a coach or mentor (practitioners, students, academics etc).

The Society sends out mailings to its members to advise them of forthcoming events, usually by email. New members are always welcome.

Let us know by email if you would like to hear more about OBCAMS events.

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Upcoming sessions

'Creating Clarity in a Chaotic World' with Lindsay Foreman

21 November 5-6.30pm

Building Mental Resilience: Navigating Thoughts and Emotions with the Clarity Compass. This 90-minute session provides an experiential opportunity to develop skills that support mental health, foster personal growth, and strengthen overall resilience using the Clarity Compass and Clarity Cards. In today’s environment, stress, self-doubt, and overwhelm are common experiences, yet can often be left unmanaged. This session will introduce participants to the four quadrants of the Clarity Compass and the 40 Clarity Cards, offering a hands-on approach to navigating challenging emotions and thoughts. Through guided activities and reflective exercises, participants will learn how to identify their emotional states, shift between them mindfully, and use these insights to improve focus, well-being, and performance.

Dr. Lindsay Foreman is an experienced positive psychology coach and practitioner, passionate about human development. An Oxford Brookes graduate with a background in corporate leadership, she applies evidence-based practices to support individuals, teams, and global organizations. Lindsay is the creator of the Clarity Cards, an innovative tool designed to enhance reflective practice and emotional insight, fostering both personal and professional growth. Committed to mentoring and facilitating impactful conversations, she draws on her extensive experience working with diverse groups in corporate and business settings. Beyond her work in the UK, Lindsay is currently navigating the PPK2K project, a global motorcycle journey gathering perspectives on what it means to live a good life and what intentional activities can make the biggest difference in our lives and communities. With a blend of academic rigour and real-world application, Lindsay empowers others to navigate their personal and professional paths with greater clarity and self-awareness.

Past sessions