Throughout our lives, we all experience a barrage of small “t” traumas, and when facing a crisis, we do whatever we can to get through it. However, once that crisis has passed, people often continue trying to deal with the trauma to re-establish their stability.In March of 2021, amidst all the challenges of the COVID crisis, I had the privilege of interviewing the remarkable Dr. Kemia Sarraf. In our discussion, we dove into the reality of trauma, and Kermia explained how to mitigate its impact. That interview was one of our most popular and impactful interviews ever. This week, we revisit it. Kemia, also known by many as Dr. K, is a physician, educator, and leadership coach with a sub-specialty in leadership and coaching on severe burnout, toxic stress, and trauma. She is the founder and CEO of Lodestar, a professional coaching and consulting firm using a 360-degree trauma-aware container for coaching, coach training, leadership training, and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion facilitation. Join us today to learn from Dr. K’s profound insights as she weaves her personal stories into her extensive coaching experience to navigate the delicate balance between coaching and therapy. This interview will enlighten you and hopefully leave you feeling lighter and more empowered!Show Highlights:Kermia shares her personal experience of trauma and explains how it impacted her life and her workWhat coaching teaches usHow the effects of burnout go far deeper than just the symptomsHow toxic stress impacts individuals and communitiesThe importance of recognizing and addressing small “t” traumasWhat is the difference between coaching and therapy?Why it is essential to understand trauma without necessarily having to know every detail about its causeHow grounding techniques can help people in the midst of a crisis regain controlKermia shares her personal experience with ACEs (Adverse Childhood Events)Why is trauma-informed counseling essential for healing?How trauma mitigation coaches help people recognize their agency and develop the necessary skills to manage traumatic encountersBio: Dr. Kemia Sarraf - or "Dr. K" as she is most often known - is an internist, educator, and physician & leadership coach whose subspecialty paradigm focuses on leadership and coaching in and beyond severe burnout, toxic stress, and the trauma of these times. She is the founder and CEO of Lodestar, a professional coaching and consulting firm that utilizes a 360° trauma-aware container for coaching, coach training, leadership training, and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion facilitation.Dr. Sarraf received her Medical Degree and Master of Public Health at the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine. She serves as Adjunct Asst. Professor at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine where she works in the office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.A gifted storyteller and much-sought speaker, Dr. K's communication style is deeply intuitive, rooted in both the power of connection and the knowledge that intratraumatic growth is not just aspirational, but possible. Weaving her background and deep understanding of trauma and the multivariate ways in which it "shows up" with her skills as an executive coach, Dr. K's trademarked coaching paradigm has a lens tuned to the vicarious or secondary trauma that is a part of daily life for high achieving, hard-driving, highly skilled professionals in any industry.Blending extensive experience with balance, humor, and endless empathy, Dr. K has helped countless physicians and...

What does it mean to live a truly happy and fulfilled life? As coaches, that is something we all need to consider. My guest for today, Daniel Mangena, helps people live abundant, joyful, and purpose-driven lives. He is the CEO of Dream With Dan and Dream Inc., in addition to being the author of four best-selling books, a radio host, an international speaker, a master money manifester, and the creator of the Beyond Intention Paradigm. Daniel is the ideal guest to kick off Thanksgiving week because he embodies the true essence of gratitude! He has a wealth of experience to share today, so join us as we dive into the art of dreaming big and explore how he crafted his unique brand and the mindset that drives his success.Stay tuned to learn the keys to realizing your dreams and unlocking a happy, fulfilling, and proactive life!Show highlights:How discovering purpose and fulfillment led Daniel to a more effortless engagement with money and life Why we must recognize the value we bring to others, even though we may feel unworthyWhy is it essential to let go of our limiting beliefs?Daniel explains how his Money DNA framework helps people overcome unworthiness and optimize their unique strengthsHow acts of service and physical touch can help reprogram unworthiness within the unconscious mind The importance of energetic alignment and authenticity in transformational workHow coaches can heal their relationships with moneyHow his Money Game Formula helped Daniel manifest $10,000 in 5 daysHow embracing the ups and downs in life when facing adversity helps us thrive Bio: Daniel MangenaENTREPRENEUR LEADERSHIP NETWORK® CONTRIBUTORCEO of Dream With Dan & Dream IncDan Mangena is a best-selling author, radio host, international speaker, master money manifester, and the creator of the Beyond Intention Paradigm. He is completely self-made and has spent decades perfecting his world-class coaching to help others live an abundant, joyful, purpose-driven life.Resources:Dream With DanManifestation FilmThe Dream With Dan PodcastDaniel’s booksNeed CCUs? Explore The Essence of Mastery Summit and receive $110 off by using “Meg” as your VIP code. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

As 2023 winds down, many people are dealing with much more than shopping and planning holiday celebrations. The struggles with depression, anxiety, and loneliness intensify during this time, and these struggles are a real obstacle for many people. The US Surgeon General recently spoke about a study on the loneliness epidemic here in the US and how this pressing issue affects millions of people across the globe. The study revealed that 33% of the world’s population is lonely! How can the coaching partnership help turn the tides on loneliness? Let’s talk about what loneliness looks like and how we, as coaches, can use our conversations and relationships to bring awareness and help counter this epidemic. Join us!Show Highlights:Factors that have led to an increase in the patterns of loneliness: the COVID-19 pandemic, modern technology, loss of connection and human interactions, rushed lifestyles, remote work, conveniences, etc.Why Dr. Vivek Murthy, the US Surgeon General, recently spoke of loneliness as “so much more than a bad feeling”The costs of loneliness as a public health issue How loneliness might affect the coach/client relationshipHow a coach can detect loneliness in a client, normalize it, and increase connection opportunitiesThe facts: People crave connection and are wired for community; everyone wants to be seen and heard.What coaches and leaders can do to help connect others and be the bridge to change the loneliness gapResources:Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Need CCUs? Explore The Essence of Mastery Summit and receive $180 off by using “Meg” as your VIP code. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Are you a judger or a learner in the questions you ask? As coaches, we should always be refining our skills with a methodology that we bring forward for our clients, and no one exemplifies that better than my guest today. Join us to learn the importance of the questions we ask and the mindset behind them!Marilee Adams, Ph.D., is an award-winning author and pioneer in the fields of inquiry-based coaching, leadership, and organizational effectiveness. She is also an executive coach, coach educator, keynote speaker, and the originator of the Question Thinking™ methodologies. She is the CEO/Founder of the Inquiry Institute, a consultant for organizations large and small, an affiliate instructor for Weatherhead Executive Education at Case-Western Reserve University, and served for ten years as an Adjunct Professor of Leadership at the School of Public Affairs at American University. Her bestselling book, Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 12 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching, and Results, is a mainstay for coaches everywhere. Dr. Adams and her team at the Inquiry Institute provide training for coaches, leaders, and teams in the Question Thinking™ methodology, working with many high-powered organizations and leaders across the world. Show Highlights:How Marilee uses the Choice Map as a multipurpose tool–get your free copy today by taking a short survey at www.inquiryinstitute.com  The basics of Question Thinking™ Why Marilee feels a responsibility to educate and empower clients far beyond coachingAn exercise to understand the Question Thinking™ model of two mindsets, the judger and the learnerHow Marilee uses the tool in a session with a client to guide them with questions in a targeted wayAn example of the power of a question to shift perspective, possibility, and moodWhy we can’t get stuck in the effort to ask “the perfect question”Why does asking, “What do I want this question to accomplish?” have a different impact and focus?Takeaways from Marilee in the form of impactful quotes from her book: “A question not asked is a door not opened. Every question missed is a potential opportunity lost. Every question missed is a potential crisis waiting to happen. Great results begin with great questions.” Resources:Connect with Dr. Marilee Adams and the Inquiry Institute: WebsiteGet your copy of the free Choice Map here.Get Dr. Adams’ bestselling book:  Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 12 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching, and ResultsNeed CCUs? Explore The Essence of Mastery Summit and receive $180 off by using “Meg” as your VIP code. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Have you wondered how you can use paid advertising in your coaching business? Experts abound on this topic with a multitude of opinions about how to best grow your business. My goal is to give you valuable information to aid in making the best decisions for you, and running paid ads is, without a doubt, the best way to grow your business. Want to know more? Join us for today’s STaR Coach Show!In 2013, Luke Charlton (aka The Aussie Hermit) decided to quit his comfortable six-figure-per-year government job, move halfway around the world, and start an online business as a coach. Thinking he knew enough about marketing to survive in one of the most expensive cities in the world (London), he quickly realized this online thing wasn’t as easy as it looked. Through years of trial and error that left him struggling and nearly going bankrupt, Luke finally discovered the formula for online success. Since then he has helped over 4,000 coaches grow their businesses online. In addition, he has been featured in The Six-Figure Coach Magazine, has spent over $16 million on advertising, has helped clients generate over $50 million in sales, and has written winning ads for world-leading experts such as Bob Proctor, Mike Dillard, Neil Patel, Grace Lever, and many more. Now he spends his days as a hermit living somewhere near Byron Bay as he runs his ad agency and teaches other coaches how to get consistently high-paying clients with paid advertising. Show Highlights:Luke’s advice about profitably scaling your ad campaigns:Start with your message. Know your market.Link your program to what the market wants.Connect your message to the market.How Luke structures sales funnels to provide a solution for the marketLuke’s example of sales ad success through addressing a market fear and providing a solutionTips on how to “go to the market”How to take a beginner mindset in starting to run paid adsHow to assess your KPIs when running paid ads by tracking your cost per appointment, cost per click, and cost per opt-inWhat success looks like in running paid adsHow to optimize your closing rate successResources:Connect with Luke Charlton: Website and LinkedInNeed CCUs? Explore The Essence of Mastery Summit and receive $180 off by using “Meg” as your VIP code. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Are you living your truth in the way you show up for your coaching clients? As coaches, it is essential that we listen and communicate well to help others be the best they can be along their journey, and no matter what our level of experience, there are always more opportunities for learning and growth. Join us to learn how to show up as the best and truest version of yourself!Mike Green is the author of Wandermust: A Hero’s Journey to Seven Truths. He is a global keynote speaker, facilitator, and Master Certified Coach with over 30 years and 11,000 hours of international human performance experience. As an “adventurer of leadership,” Mike has traveled to and worked with individuals and organizations in over 63 countries on all seven continents in a multicultural array of top corporations and outfits. From this depth of experience in living an adventurous outdoor life, Mike coaches his clients to identify their leadership truths, be more congruent leaders, and create better experiences for the people they lead. Show Highlights:What it means to live out “your coaching truth”Highlights of Mike’s own “hero’s journey” (Hint: It began in Aisle 4 of his hometown grocery store.)How a 14-day Outward Bound dog sledding program changed teenage Mike’s life and built momentum for the rest of his lifeHow Mike learned to identify his self-limiting thoughts and change them as he took his next steps into criminal justice, teaching, and coachingWhat happened for Mike when he wrote his book, Wandermust What Mike wants listeners to hear and understand about defining “your coaching truth”Connect with MegNeed CCUs? Explore The Essence of Mastery Summit and receive $180 off by using “Meg” as your VIP code. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Connect with Mike GreenWebsiteLinkedInFacebookBookBooks mentioned by MikeThe Rihla by Ibn BattutaThe War of Art by Steven Pressfield

Today’s show will help your business-building perspective as we dive deep into marketing. My guest will move the dial for you whether you are building a coaching business or using your entrepreneurial skills in other ways. You’ll learn valuable information about building your marketing team to spur the future growth of your business. Join us!Nikki Nash is a master marketer who is known for crafting mind-blowing strategies, assembling kick-butt marketing teams, and freeing visionary CEOs from the marketing grind. Her previous work was in helping Fortune 500 companies and tech startups create more money. Now, she spends her time helping business owners meet their goals and reach their dreams. She hosts the podcast, Market Your Genius, and has written a book by the same name. You’ll learn what to consider in building and hiring a rockstar marketing team as you hear Nikki’s innovative approach to filling your programs with dream clients.Show Highlights:What it means to have a rock star marketing teamWhy YOU (the business owner) are the marketing conductor until you can hire oneHow marketing ties into the goal and vision of your company in the next 1-3 yearsHow to get clear about the role marketing should playHow to develop a crystal-clear vision for your businessHow to lead from a sense of accountability and vision alignment with the destination goal in mindWhat to consider in hiring and building your teamPractical tips from Nikki about adding people to your teamResources:Connect with Nikki Nash: Website, Market Your Genius book, and Market Your Genius podcastNeed CCUs? Explore The Essence of Mastery Summit and receive $180 off by using “Meg” as your VIP code. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Leadership is one of our core topics here at the STaR Coach Show. Everyone encounters leadership opportunities at points along their journey, and we all need exemplary leadership ahead of us to forge the way forward. A pivotal concept we are exploring today is that what happened in childhood directly links to the way people exercise their leadership as adults. Join us to learn more!Dr. Stephen Barden is an esteemed strategic, business, and operational partner to corporate leaders and organizations. He works globally coaching clients in the UK, US, Europe, and Asia, following his previous decades of experience at CEO and executive board levels across media, technology, and communication sectors. His thriving private practice began in 2001 with his approach to helping his clients achieve strategic zenith while maintaining ethical integrity. At an individual level, he empowers the leaders and managers he works with to wield their authority effectively. Dr. Barden’s book, How Successful Leaders Do Business With Their World, is a testament to his passion for fostering partnerships between leaders and stakeholders. You’ll hear what his years of research have taught him about how leaders recover, regenerate, and create collaborative and successful environments, along with barriers that leaders encounter. He shares the findings of his fascinating research with leaders about the assumptions they adopted in childhood around the world and their place in it. Show Highlights:How Stephen’s research began and played out with leaders in various sectorsWhat the research showed about assumptions formed in childhood around a “friendly universe” and the “balance of power”How Stephen identified the sweet spot of leadership using the navigational stance, partnering stance, and oppositional stanceCharacteristics of those in a partnering stance: they don’t have huge egos, don’t compete, keep a balanced relationship with the world, and view their organization as an ecosystemWhy the basis of all good leadership is curiosityHow Stephen works with leaders to uncover their power relationship with the worldWhy childhood assumptions are not genetic but learned assumptions that can be unlearned and relearnedHow Stephen sees results with leaders in his workHow leaders can be aware and responsive to their needsWhy Stephen favors the term “partner leader” over “coach”Resources:Need CCUs? Explore The Essence of Mastery Summit and receive $180 off by using “Meg” as your VIP code. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Connect with Dr. Stephen BardenLinkedIn How Successful Leaders Do Business With Their World

How are you getting in front of your audience? Today’s technology with social media and video opportunities opens doors that would have cost us thousands of dollars just a few years ago. Yet so many coaches have a real hesitancy about and resistance to getting in front of their audience with live video. Today’s episode covers how you can eliminate barriers, access resources, and optimize your impact on the world by tapping into live video. I’m sharing ten strategies to help you show up, shine, and step into the video space with more consistency, confidence, and flair. Join me to learn more!Show Highlights:Ten strategies to help you show up and shine with video:Know your audience. Understand their aspirations, pain points, and how your message can resonate with them.Think like a beginner. When creating content, build a foundation, and don’t assume what your audience already knows.Realize that it’s all about building relationships. It is not about you but about what your audience needs from you.Visualize your audience. When on video, see yourself having a conversation with one person who epitomizes your audience.Choose to be consistent. Consistency will build your know, like, and trust factor as people connect regularly with you.Find a partner to go online with. Bouncing ideas off one another will help the creative juices flow. Do some investigating. Get curious about the resources and content you already have around you–and use it. Look through the lens of everyday wonders. What can you notice in your life that can be the beginning of a post?Chunk it down. Use bite-sized nuggets of inspiration to offer consumable pieces of information. Just do it. Your mind is your biggest asset AND your biggest barrier. Resources:Need CCUs? Explore The Essence of Mastery Summit and receive $180 off by using “Meg” as your VIP code. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Listen to PART ONE  And listen to PART TWOGet a peek at all that is available in THE STAR COACH COMMUNITY 

One common failure of coaches is in the business arena. Many of us love our coaching work, but we make costly mistakes in running our businesses successfully. My guest today shares his journey to entrepreneurship and how he learned to love the business of business. Join us to learn more!Tomas Keenan is best known for his humble beginnings and lengthy career as a custom car audio installer. He is the epitome of a technician-turned-COO and has turned his learning into a profession as a successful coach for other industry leaders and business owners. He works with entrepreneurs who don’t want to be average but want to crush seven-figure plus businesses. He has been featured in Forbes, Mobile Electronics Magazine, CE Outlook, CEO Blog Nation, Fit Small Business, The Startup Growth, The Goodmen Project, and numerous blogs and podcasts. Tomas is a sought-after public speaker, two-time bestselling author, and Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast host. He states that the key to his success is making progress every day, regardless of how small it may be. His latest book is Unf*ck Your Business: Stop Business Self-Sabotage by Getting Clear on Your Core Values NOW. Show Highlights:How working with a coach changed everything for TomasHow Tomas’ first business failure led to his greatest business lessonWhy “working harder” is NOT the path to business successHow the birth of Tomas’ first child forced him to reassess his life and business goalsHow to focus on operations and time management to be more productive:“What am I worth per hour?” (yearly income divided by 2080)“What time am I spending on activities below that dollar amount?”What to do if your hourly worth is too low and needs to changeHow to decide what tasks you should hire others to doHow Tomas has seen Aha moments for his clientsWhy it’s valuable to get clarity on your genius work–and the genius work of othersHow to take a big-picture view of which activities to do and which to delegateCommon areas where small business owners fall short around hiring, vision, culture, and valuesA look at Tomas’ book and podcastResources:Connect with Tomas Keenan: Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Coaching, Book, and PodcastNeed CCUs? Explore The Essence of Mastery Summit and receive $180 off by using “Meg” as your VIP code. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Register for the FREE Webinar:: THE WHY, WHAT & HOW OF BEING A WILDLY SUCCESSFUL COACH Listen to PART ONE  And - PART TWOGet a peek at all that...

This BONUS episode is Part 2 of a special business-building series for coaches: The Why, What and How of Being a Wildly Successful Coach. In today’s show, you’ll learn the common problems that coaches face, what we need to do differently, and what we need to create as offers to give our clients the best value. Join us to learn more about developing your marketing mojo!We wrap up this three-part series by inviting you to join us for a free, live webinar. Register today for the webinar on September 29 at 1 pm ET. Sue Schöning is a coach with over 30,000 hours of individual and group client hours. Her work is exclusively online and connects her with global clients, including business executives, sports stars, media personalities, and other coaches. Drawing on her business and professional experience, Sue works across a broad range of different life circumstances, coming into her coaching career after transitioning from a nursing career. In 2013, she partnered with her husband, Franz, to create Coach Automator, an online marketing and business automation management platform aimed specifically at the coaching, wellness, and healing industry. Coach Automator is the perfect blend of Sue’s many years in business and marketing and her vast experience in the coaching and healing arena. Show Highlights:Why it’s NOT a good thing that most coaches are experts in stealth marketing (Don’t be your own best-kept secret!)Why it’s a common problem for coaches to think like a businesspersonWhy we need to shift our mindset about how we engage with our clients on the coaching journeyWhat we need to offer our clients to keep them in our ecosystem, extend their growth, and create touchpoints to build relationships with them (Sue shares many examples of simple ways to own your skillset and promote your strengths.)Sue’s candid thoughts about the value of online courses in a hybrid format, comprised as a combination of online work and some degree of live, personal interactionHow your offerings can evolve into memberships and subscriptions to keep loyal clients in your communityHow to identify your USP (Unique Selling Proposition), the thing that makes you unique at what you do and helps you stand out above the crowdHow to remember your CPR (Connection, Products, and Resources)Resources:Connect with Sue Schöning and Coach Automator: Website, LinkedIn, and FacebookCatch our bonus series, (Episodes 356 and 358) The Why, What & How of Being a Wildly Successful Coach. Register for the FREE live webinar on September 29 at 1 pm ET that is the finale of the three-part series.  Join the STaR Coach Community and thrive as a coach! Need CCUs? Explore The Essence of Mastery Summit and receive $180 off by using “Meg” as your VIP code. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. 

I hope you are enjoying the transition to fall like I am! Fall is the perfect time to prep for the coming year, and today’s topic fits perfectly into that concept. We are discussing the voices within us, the messages they give us, and how those messages impact our businesses and lives. Join us to learn more from today’s expert guest!Jenn Beninger is the founder of Genius Unlocked and the CEO of the Genius Unlocked Institute, a board-certified company where she teaches coaches, leaders, and mentors to transform their personal and professional lives. Through her thousands of hours of executive experience, Jenn has refined the art of coaching others on how to delve into what’s holding them back and guiding them to successfully live in their purpose by calling on their intuition. “Achieving Mastery” is one of Jenn’s core values, and it’s been at the center of her education, training, and work with coaches of all types. Show Highlights:The four voices, the four I’s:Intuition: the inner guidance that holds your truthInner ego: the identity you’ve developed from outside influencesInner critic: the judgment you have towards the identity you’re holdingInner child: the childlike aspect that includes all your learned experiences before you hit puberty (can include feeling hurt, sad, disappointed, and fearful)How to “give new jobs” to your voices as you integrate themWhy your intuition becomes the translator for the other I’sSteps to develop your intuition: acknowledge it, understand how it communicates, trust it, and take actionHow to consider the patterns in your life that aren’t serving youHow these steps to following your intuition can make your coaching business more impactful and profitableResources:Connect with Jenn and Genius Unlocked: Linkedin, Facebook, and YouTube *Take Jenn’s free quiz to find out why your coaching business isn’t working! *Take Jenn’s Unlocking Your Intuition Meditation Challenge!Catch our bonus series, (Episodes 356 and 358) The Why, What & How of Being a Wildly Successful Coach. Register for the FREE live webinar on September 29 at 1 pm ET. Join the STaR Coach Community and thrive as a coach! Need CCUs? Explore The Essence of Mastery Summit and receive $180 off by using “Meg” as your VIP code. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

This BONUS episode is Part 1 of a special business-building series for coaches: The Why, What and How of Being a Wildly Successful Coach. In today’s show, you’ll learn why an online presence is critical to your coaching business. My guest explains what you need to be doing as a coach, what you need to stop doing, and the things that are a complete waste of your time. Join us for this opening session of our series and come back for next week’s Part 2. We wrap up the three-part series with a live webinar on September 29 at noon (central time). Don’t miss it!Sue Schöning is a coach with over 30,000 hours of individual and group client hours. Her work is exclusively online and connects her with global clients, including business executives, sports stars, media personalities, and other coaches. Drawing on her business and professional experience, Sue works across a broad range of different life circumstances, coming into her coaching career after transitioning from a nursing career. In 2013, she partnered with her husband, Franz, to create Coach Automator, an online marketing and business automation management platform aimed specifically at the coaching, wellness, and healing industry. Coach Automator is the perfect blend of Sue’s many years in business and marketing and her vast experience in the coaching and healing arena. Show Highlights:How COVID changed the face of the online world and opened a new world of opportunitiesWhat to do: Identify your target audience and be where they are. Ask, “Who is my niche audience, where are they, and what do they need to know?”Identify keywords associated with your chosen niche and your client’s pain points. Have a simple, effective website and social media presence. Think of social media as free opportunities to connect with clients, provide value, and build relationships.Use email marketing to build your database. Newsletters and lead magnets can get target clients into your ecosystem.What not to do:Don’t ever build your business on a platform that someone else controls.Don’t watch what everyone else is doing.Don’t expect immediate reactions.Don’t neglect your offline activities.Why it is a waste of your time to go after every “shiny penny” out thereSue’s takeaways: Remember ACT (Audience, Connection, and Traction)Resources:Connect with Sue Schöning and Coach Automator: Website, LinkedIn, and FacebookJoin the STaR Coach Community and thrive as a coach! Need CCUs? Explore The Essence of Mastery Summit and receive $180 off by using “Meg” as your VIP code. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

What would make 2024 a stellar year for you? As we enter the fall season, it’s the perfect time to assess your 2023 goals and look ahead to new accomplishments in a very successful 2024. If improving your marketing skills would help make 2024 a banner year for your business, today’s show is for you. My guest loves marketing, and she’s here to elevate our marketing process around understanding our client’s emotions. You’ll learn five strategies to be a better marketer and grow your business. Join us to learn more!Chantal Cornelius started Appletree Marketing in 2000 and has helped hundreds of coaches, consultants, and speakers grow their businesses. She is the author of two books about growing successful businesses through marketing, and she is hard at work on a third book. Away from work, Chantal enjoys riding her horses, walking her dog, and working in her garden. Show Highlights:The key to marketing: Find out what emotions your client wants to feel when they work with you.Five strategies for coaches to use in marketing:Certainty–Your client is looking for a safe place, a sure set of hands, and someone who is with them on their journey.Connection–Your client is looking for a tribe and a sense of family and wants to connect with the right people.Contribution–Your client is looking to be a part of something bigger in the world.Growth–Your client is looking to grow, either personally or in business, with clarity, development, and empowerment.Significance–Your client is looking to stand out, speak up, and make more of an impact in the world. How coaches can identify their main strategy and a secondary oneHow to look for keywords in a client’s language that tell you what they are looking for (Take Chantal’s test and get her report and tips on your key marketing strategy!)Why knowing your key strategy will help you attract clients who are the best matchHow Chantal helps her clients pinpoint their strategy and simplify their marketingKey takeaway from Chantal: “In coaching, it’s not about us and how we feel; it’s about the client and how we make them feel.”Resources:Connect with Chantal Cornelius: Website (take the test!), LinkedIn, and FacebookJoin the STaR Coach Community and thrive as a coach! Need CCUs? Explore The Essence of Mastery Summit and receive $180 off by using “Meg” as your VIP code. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

What are you doing to keep your coaching skills strong? How are you bringing your impact into the world? Today’s show is packed with new tools and techniques in our informative conversation around better communication and ways to honor the growth and development of others while leaning into partnership. Join us to learn more!Dr. Alis Anagnostakis, PCC, is an adult development researcher, group facilitator, executive coach, and founder of the Vertical Development Institute. For over 15 years, she has been supporting the development of leaders toward the later stages of psychological complexity and maturity. Alis is an experienced coach educator and mentor, having accompanied hundreds of coaches on their path to credentialing. She has a master’s degree in Positive Leadership and Strategy and a Ph.D. in Vertical Development. Alis aims to blend adult development research and coaching practice to create innovative coaching techniques and more effective learning interventions for future leaders. You’ll be inspired by Alis and her expertise. Show Highlights:What is vertical development?How vertical development applies to the world of coachingWhat vertical development offers as tools and a conceptual framework for coaches to useA description of the stages of development: diplomat, expert, and achieverHow to help a client’s meaning-making awarenessHow a “disorienting dilemma” (stuckness) brings vertical growthWhy a coach should let their framework inform their curiosityAn overview of Alis’s Ph.D. work about vertical development and transformative learning experiencesHow the stages of vertical development have multiple lines of developmentWhy opportunities for cross-pollination are an important element of coachingWhy a coach needs to lean into developmental discomfort, self-reflection, and self-honesty for themselvesResources:Connect with Dr. Alis Anagnostakis: Website and ResourcesOther STaR Coach Shows mentioned: STaR Coach Show 289 and STaR Coach Show 298Mentor coaching is a wonderful way to build skills and confidence! Grab one of the last mentor spots for 2023 now! www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Join the STaR Coach Community and thrive as a coach! Need CCUs? Explore The Essence of Mastery Summit and receive $180 off by using “Meg” as your VIP code. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

Tapping into the genius zone of your work creates a flow into your purpose and allows you to offer your work unapologetically and confidently. If you need a push to tap into your genius zone more fully, today’s show is just the one for you. Join us to learn more!Ruth Klein is a Brand Visibility Strategist, a Master Book Coach, and the CEO of Expert Celebrity Branding. This author of seven bestselling books works with high-achieving entrepreneurs, coaches, sales professionals, and company founders to help them reach bold goals. Her focus is for her clients to expand into bigger possibilities, higher income, and unimaginable impact. Throughout her successful career spanning over 30 years, she has helped her clients create a 360-degree brand and convert their expertise and content into books, speeches, high-ticket programs, expansive incomes, and bold results. In today’s interview, Ruth brings her high energy level forward to offer listeners clarity and inspiration to step into their genius zone.Show Highlights:Ruth’s story of finding her genius zone and writing her book, Generation Why Not?How to pinpoint your genius zone, beginning with identifying what you enjoyed the most when you were youngHow to navigate the gap between you and your profitabilityHow working in our genius zone honors the gifts and talents we were given and shares our valueWhy your zone of genius is your North StarHow Ruth helps people showcase their genius zone with visibility, credibility, and marketabilityWhy writing a book, posting blogs, and using social media platforms helps showcase your credibility and visibilityWhy your marketability depends on your clarity about who your ideal client isHow blinders limit our thoughts, beliefs, and decisionsTakeaways from Ruth about being open to possibilities and miracles and the value of a journaling practiceResources:Connect with Ruth Klein: Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubeGet your free download of Ruth’s 5-Step Guide to Increase Productivity & Income (ebook)Book a complimentary 30-minute call with Ruth through her Calendly link.Mentor coaching is a wonderful way to build skills and confidence! Grab one of the last mentor spots for 2023 now! www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Join the STaR Coach Community and thrive as a coach! Need CCUs? Explore The Essence of Mastery Summit and receive $180 off by using “Meg” as your VIP code. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

I love it when episode topics pop up organically in the STaR Coach Community. A community member recently faced the challenge of creating a proposal for an organization around assessments and coaching. In guiding her through the proposal process, I knew this would be a topic of interest and a great benefit to other coaches. In this episode, you will learn the key elements to consider when creating a proposal, along with strategies that are applicable to individual and team coaching. This episode is packed with practical information to help you learn the best strategies for responding to an RFP (request for proposal). Join us to learn more!Click this link and download a Sample Proposalhttps://starcoaches.mykajabi.com/optin-sample-proposalsShow Highlights:How to start a proposal from a place of curiosity about the desired coaching outcomesWhy alignment meetings are crucial for coaching successExample scenario #1: You are contacted by a leader in HR about coaching a senior-level leader: What’s next in crafting your customized proposal?How to craft bullet points in your proposal with “their language” to address the desired outcomesHow to formulate your proposed approach, including assessmentsHow to include pricing, session/engagement info, and availability in your proposalExample scenario #2: You are contacted by an organization to do facilitation training or a group program: What’s next in your proposal to build a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and improve communication?How to decide on appropriate assessments and team-building training/exercises (Members of the STaR Coach Community gain access to templates for client forms and proposals, and every listener can access the free download of my proposal template!)Resources:Previous STaR Coach Show episodes mentioned in this episode: Episode 7: Working with a Coaching Broker, Shari BarthEpisode 290: Secrets to Successful Discovery Calls, Meg Rentschler, MSW, PCCEpisode 259: From Free to Fee: Your Steps to Client Enrollment, Nancy GiereEpisode 83: Creating Organizational Alignment, Lisa Sansom, MAPPEpisode 288: What is Your Coaching Methodology? Laura Berman Fortgang, MCCEpisode 164: How to Close a Corporate Coaching Client in Just One Conversation, Angelique RewersEpisode 308: Simplify Proposals, Russell PearsonEpisode 122: Last Chance Coaching, Diana Ideus, PCC Mentor coaching is a wonderful way to build skills and confidence! Grab one of the last mentor spots for 2023 now!...

Are you stuck in your coaching career? We are challenging you today to get out of the box! Life is full of change and evolution, both for our clients and ourselves, and we cannot let ourselves get too comfortable and be limited by our self-imposed boundaries. It’s time to live in your authentic fullness with energy, freedom, and joy! If you need help blowing up the rules and climbing out of your rut, join us for this episode!Lynn Young, PCC, is a Co-Active Coach, motivational speaker, founding Mama of the Badass Sagers, and the author of the Amazon bestselling book, Red Hot Living. She believes that life is juicier when we are playing, taking risks, and serving the common good. Lynn is a global citizen and ambassador for joy who colors outside the lines and knows that life is truly a gift. She holds a MA from the University of Colorado, is an International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach, and was formerly a coach with the Center for Creative Leadership. She lives in Colorado and adores color, sunshine, her amazing family, and savoring dark chocolate. Show Highlights:How Lynn went down the path of “full-permission” living with strong energy and freedomWhy being a professional does NOT require you to tamp down yourself and be less than your genuine, full selfHow Lynn’s business has been impacted by her willingness to “love what she loves” and bring that into service in the worldWhy there is great joy and energy in leaping into the unknownHow Lynn took risks and launched the Badass Sagers program for women and wrote her book, Red Hot LivingWhy Lynn likes to live on the “edges” of life and ways of thinkingHow we can grow and shift through new stages in life with curiosity and confident risk-takingThe value of finding support and investing in partnerships that help you move forwardParting words from Lynn: “Get up and play—and see what happens. Invite that thing to join you that you’ve always loved.”Resources:Connect with Lynn Young: Website (Sign up for Lynn’s newsletter and get her Three Tips on Red Hot Living), Facebook, and Red Hot LivingMentor coaching is a wonderful way to build skills and confidence! Grab one of the last mentor spots for 2023 now! www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Join the STaR Coach Community and thrive as a coach! Need CCUs? Explore The Essence of Mastery Summit and receive $180 off by using “Meg” as your VIP code. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

I’m delighted to welcome you to this milestone of Episode 350, which means we have built a comprehensive library of expert interviews and resources. I invite you to explore our website for more! Today’s guest shares why coaching ethics is a focus of her work and is essentially the backbone of our profession. Join us to learn more!Cecilia Engquist, MSc, PCC, is a certified leadership and executive coach, coaching instructor, and coach mentor. She is a past president of ICF Houston and the co-founder of the All-TX Retreat and Conference who has served on the ICF Global Independent Review Board (IRB) since 2020. Cecilia’s work with leaders involves providing leadership development solutions through Envision Global Leadership and coaching through her company, Engquist Coaching. She partners with leaders to create paths to achieve strength-based goals while examining and navigating barriers. Her true expertise is manifested in the way she skillfully engages a holistic body-mind approach to helping clients access their full wisdom and creativity. She uses research-based, tailored, innovative coaching techniques and often brings lessons learned through her experience as an elite international equestrian athlete and ultra-marathon runner into her working relationships. A special area of interest for Cecilia is the rise of AI and how it can be used beneficially in the coaching sphere.  Show Highlights:Why Cecilia became interested in the topic of coaching ethicsThe differing opinions about coaching being independent vs. being regulated–and why a code of ethics is so valuableThe purpose of the ICF Independent Review Board and how they handle complaints and investigationsWhy the ethics review process is meant to be an educational process rather than a punitive oneHow some coaching ethics standards are more likely to be infringed upon, like boundaries, confidentiality, and contractsHow our Western lens limits our views on what are global ethics conceptsHow the ethics complaint process is completed and carried out by the IRBResources:Connect with Cecilia Engquist: Facebook and LinkedInThe Ethics tab found on the front page of the ICF website contains a wealth of goodies such as:The Code of Ethics (Values, definitions, and the 28 standards from 2019)Insights and Considerations for Ethics (ways to view the 28 standards in order to gain more insight into what they mean)Ethics Community of PracticeEthics Assist LineInformation of the Ethics Conduct Review process and the IRB (Independent Review Board)Annual Ethical Conduct and Compliance ReportEthics Research PortalICF Converge - 2 different sessions on August 24:The IRB Chair Carrie Doubts presents together with IRB member Jürgen Bache, and the session will also be livestreamed. The topic is: Ethics in Coaching: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You or Your ClientsThe IRB Vice Chair of Development Joao Pasqual presents with IRB member José Estrada and ICF member Silvina Spiegel on A Latin American Perspective on Cultural Complexities: What You Don’t...

Mindfulness is a word that is thrown around in coaching and therapy circles, but many people don’t know what it is. Today’s show teaches you what mindfulness is and how to apply it to improve your life. We have practical tips to engage with more mindfulness and step into your autonomy to make beneficial choices that impact your life and business. Join us!My guest is Dr. Gail Gazelle, a former hospice physician, part-time Harvard Medical School assistant professor, and Master Certified Coach. Her work with physicians and as a mindfulness/meditation teacher merge beautifully in her current role. She joined us previously for Episode 213 where we discussed how physicians can beat burnout and thrive with coaching, but her wisdom also applies to those in non-medical professions. For the past decade, she has coached over 500 physicians and physician leaders. Our discussion centers around the content of her newest book, Mindful MD: 6 Ways Mindfulness Restores Your Autonomy and Cures Healthcare Burnout. Dr. Gazelle’s work has been featured in diverse venues such as the New England Journal of Medicine, CNN, Medical Economics, and O, the Oprah Magazine.    Show Highlights:What is mindfulness?How mindfulness trains us to be the captain of our minds–not the captiveWhy coaching is “mindfulness in action”How Dr. Gail’s book applies to many aspects of life far beyond the healthcare professionsDr. Gail’s 6 Mindfulness Practices:Recognize that you are not your thoughts.Step out of your mental stories.Reduce reactivity.Lean into compassion, connection, and purpose.Work with what IS–not what ifsCultivate upward spirals.How Dr. Gail’s book is structured with chapters, Q & A sections, and practical exercises (download a free chapter!)Resources:Connect with Dr. Gail Gazelle: Website, Twitter, LinkedIn, and FacebookDr. Gail’s books: Mindful MD: 6 Ways Mindfulness Restores Your Autonomy and Cures Healthcare Burnout (Download your free chapter at www.gailgazelle.com/mindfulmd.) (2020)  Everyday Resilience. A Practical Guide to Build Inner Strength and Weather Life’s Challenges  The 2013 Harvard Health Guide Mindfulness Support for Alzheimer's CaregiversCheck out Dr. Gail’s previous appearance on the STaR Coach Show: Episode 213 Mentor coaching is a wonderful way to build skills and confidence! Grab one of the last mentor spots for 2023 now! www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore membership in...

Every coach wants to thrive in their journey, but self-doubt can leave us floundering. Today’s show is about focusing your energies on the results and impact you want. You’ll learn how to remove the barriers to your success, earn the income you want, and move the needle for your clients. Join us!Jeanne Omlor has been coaching for 12 years, helping all types of businesses scale. She is a certified business strategist and Online Business Coach whose work has made a huge impact on many high-level CEOs and business icons. Since moving her coaching online, she’s grown her business to multi-millions by helping coaches, consultants, and service providers scale sustainable businesses. She sees herself as a catalyst to help her clients scale to unimaginable prosperity, improve productivity, and live their lives with integrity. In today’s show, Jeanne shares her insights about mindset, habits, energies, and behaviors that can help scale your coaching business to new levels!Show Highlights:Fact: Coaches who aren’t thriving can’t help their clients thrive.Why we MUST get out of our emotional habitsHow to focus your energy on being in the presentWhy coaches should be servant-leaders who aren’t afraid to be imperfectHow to move past mindset challengesJeanne’s Dos and Don’ts for Coaches:Don’t:Spend time “fixing” your website.Write an ebook.Build your email list.Do: Write down what you want out of coaching.Identify the one action that will bring in a client.How to focus on high-impact activities: Get clear on who you are coaching, what you are coaching them for, your pricing, and market organically (without ads). How organic marketing is successful when you focus on ONE social media platform (NOT all of them!)How Jeanne took one social media platform at a time, beginning with Facebook, to make her first million dollarsSpecific steps Jeanne took to build her Facebook musclesJeanne’s parting advice to coaches: “Figure out what you actually want, figure out how to get that, and then do it. It really is that simple.”Resources:Connect with Jeanne Omlor: Website, LinkedIn, and FacebookLearn more about Jeanne's work.Books mentioned by Jeanne: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza and The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay PapasanMentor coaching is a wonderful way to build skills and confidence! Grab one of the last mentor spots for 2023 now! www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore membership in the STaR Coach Community!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

Those of us who have been in the coaching field for many years have a responsibility to help those coming into our profession, and we want to make the path forward as clear as possible for them. Today’s guest and I are discussing the lessons we have learned in our many years of entrepreneurship with the hope of inspiring and encouraging other coaches. Join us to learn more in today’s packed show!Marsha Clark is an executive coach and independent consultant who founded Marsha Clark and Associates in 2000. She has extensive experience in coaching, delivering workshops, and training around leadership development and more. As the author of Choose, written in 2004, Marsha has recently published Embracing Your Power: A Woman’s Path to Authentic Leadership and Meaningful Relationships. She has graciously prepared a download of her 23 best lessons learned, so please find that valuable resource here.Show Highlights:Why coaches who transition from other careers have a distinct advantage in perspective and experienceMarsha’s best lessons learned:Make the most of templates and tools to stock your toolkit.Price your services based on the value people receive rather than on the effort it takes to produce them.Clearly articulate and manage expectations. Be explicit!Don’t let relationship desires outweigh business needs.  A look at Marsha’s newest book, Embracing Your Power, released in 2022Parting words from Marsha: “Believe in what you do and live in your purpose.”Resources:Connect with Marsha: Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and podcastMarsha’s latest book: Embracing Your Power: A Woman's Path to Authentic Leadership and Meaningful RelationshipsFind Marsha’s List of 23 Entrepreneurial Tips here!Books mentioned in this episode: Cassandra Speaks by Elizabeth Lesser and Trust and Betrayal in the Workplace by Dennis and Michelle ReinaGrab one of the last mentor spots for 2023 now! www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore the STaR Coach Community!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

The reality is that we coach human beings who have emotions, even though many coaches admit their struggles when emotions rise to the surface with our clients. How do we honor the line between coaching and therapy while demonstrating our confidence in working with emotions? That’s our focus for today’s show. Join us!Cedric Bertelli is a recognized expert in Emotional Resolution (EmRes), a revolutionary approach to emotional healing that has transformed the lives of countless individuals. As the founder and director of the Emotional Health Institute (EHI), Cedric has dedicated his career to helping people overcome stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other negative emotions by using powerful tools and techniques. After a drastic career change, Cedric began his journey into Emotional Resolution in 2009 in his home country of France. Since then, he has honed his expertise and developed a deep understanding of how emotions function in the human psyche. At EHI, Cedric and his team provide training and education to mental health professionals, coaches, and educators, helping them integrate Emotional Resolution into their practices. In addition, Cedric works directly with clients, providing individualized support and guidance to help them overcome emotional challenges and improve their overall well-being. With a passion for empowering people to take control of their emotional health, he has helped transform lives, and his expertise continues to drive innovation and progress in the field of emotional healing. In our conversation, Cedric shares how we can use Emotional Resolution as a tool to help us be more confident and competent when a client experiences emotional upheaval, and he explains what neuroscience has contributed to this field. Show Highlights:How we can use a new approach to make emotions less scaryHow a disruptive emotional pattern always begins with a traumatic eventHow our prefrontal cortex shuts down at the moment of dissociation from trauma, and our subconscious takes in a flood of informationHow physical sensations in the body are processed by the brain to make predictions based on previous traumaHow Cedric works with someone toward emotional resolution by identifying the underlying tensionHow fears cause us to stay stuck and keep us “feeling comfortable”How a coach can lead a client to be aware of sensations and face their shame about their fearsHow emotional resolution can help “update an outdated prediction from the brain”Why we often fail in “slaying our dragons” and take the wrong approachHow EmRes tools can be used by every coach and therapistResources:Connect with Cedric and EmRes: Cedric's Website, EHI Website, Cedric's Facebook, EmRes Facebook, and InstagramGrab one of the last mentor spots for 2023 now! www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore the STaR Coach Community!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. 

Here in the US, we just celebrated Independence Day and the democracy, freedom, and independence that are wrapped up in the July 4th Holiday. In keeping with that theme, I wanted to focus today’s show on the independence and freedom we can find in our businesses. Every entrepreneur dreams of a life of freedom in running their business, but, very often, that’s not the case as the business ends up taking over every aspect of life. Coaches become coaches for many different reasons and at many different phases of life; many times, someone becomes a coach after a lengthy, unsatisfying career in another field. So I ask, is YOUR business freedom-producing in your life? Let’s explore the most common pain points for coaches, and I’m including references to several past episodes where you can find more detailed ideas and solutions (See Resources). Join me to learn strategies to lessen your pain points and grow in independence, freedom, and joy in your entrepreneurial journey.Show Highlights:5 common pain points for coaches and strategies to address them:Clients: How do I find clients and fill my calendar? Get clear about who you serve and what results they can expect.Cultivate relationships and share your message.Cash flow: How can I deal with the ebb and flow of finances?Create a consistent, balanced flow to attract the right clients.Carefully evaluate your offerings. Plan ahead and budget for big annual expenses and quarterly taxes.Isolation: How can I connect with others and not feel isolated?Move toward collaboration, brainstorming, and masterminding.Get a coach and surround yourself with a support system.Overwhelm: How can I fight the desire to do it all myself?Invest in yourself and your business by hiring others.Devote your time to your genius work and money-making activities.Time: How can I protect my time?Set boundaries and structure around your time.Be clear and unapologetic about your calendar and availability.Use time blocks on your calendar. Resources:Pain Point 1: Finding ClientsEpisode 336Episode 288Episode 270Episode 98Pain Point 2: Cash FlowEpisode 248Episode 201Episode 171Episode 183Pain Point 3: IsolationEpisode...

You can’t be a secret and a success at the same time. We want to be an expert in our field so people are drawn to work with us, and that means we have to be in front of them. There are specific steps to take around our messaging, capturing the attention of our audience, and delivering what we want people to hear, whether that’s through live social media appearances, writing a blog, or appearing on TV shows. My guest has proven expert tips to share in today’s show. Join us!Ronny Leber is a renowned keynote speaker, stadium host, and legacy coach from Austria. He has entertained 5 million people worldwide through live sporting events, corporate events, and seminars. Since 2021, Ronny has logged over 1500 hours of live television as a host and anchorman. He has secrets to share about appearing on TV and maximizing every opportunity. Ronny hosts the weekly Ronny Leber Show, where he brings inspiring guests from the world of sports, business, and entertainment to viewers to share stories of success and overcoming obstacles in life. The Ronny Leber Show is available on YouTube and all major podcast providers. Show Highlights:Why you must be crystal clear about who your audience isHow to build your brand by being newsworthy, interesting, and polarizingHow to use your image to add valueWhy AI tools make it impossible for you not to be awesome in your contentHow to get the attention of those who find talent for TV shows by networkingHow to create a buzz around your content with the help of a virtual assistant, blog, and social media platformsHow to comment on social media posts with insightful, valuable, and controversial commentsHow to talk in pictures and stories so you are memorable and impactfulA recap of Ronny’s tips: Get yourself out there in the world, carefully craft your message, and practice consistently to hone your skills. Resources:Connect with Ronny Leber: Website, Blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn***Get Ronny’s gift for STaR Coach Show listeners!Grab one of the last mentor spots for 2023 now! www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore the STaR Coach Community!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  

Communication is EVERYTHING, and this applies to every human relationship–not just the field of coaching. When it comes to coaching teams, we know that everyone comes to the table with their own style of communicating, including the motivators and stressors that make them do what they do. How can we, as coaches, help teams learn about different communication styles so they can see through a different lens and be open to collaboration? That’s our topic up for discussion today. I hope you’ll join us to learn more!Dr. Ellen Zimmerman is the owner of Ellen Zimmerman Consulting, LLC. She teaches graduate and undergraduate human resource and leadership courses at Lamar University. She is a co-lead for the International Coaching Federation’s Executive and Leadership Community of Practice, the vice president of the Texas Coaches’ Coalition, and one of a limited number of Dare to Lead®️ facilitators (selected and trained directly by Brené Brown). Ellen believes that creativity is the key to learning in everything from coaching questions to the development of learning opportunities and strategic planning. “The best way to get unstuck is to do things differently.” In this episode, we are discussing how organizations can change when teams operate more collaboratively and cohesively by communicating differently. Ellen shares the assessment tool she uses to begin the coaching conversation, and she walks us through her process with teams in setting up engagement. Show Highlights: How Ellen became hooked on helping teams be more collaborative through better communicationWhy there is a different perspective in coaching a team vs. coaching an individualWhy it’s important to realize that everyone has different priorities and communication styles–but can still work togetherHow Ellen approaches her training process with a new team–and begins with the DISC assessment to set the stage for understanding, identify challenges, and formulate learning activitiesHow the DISC assessment sets the stage for understanding, based on four communication stylesHow the DISC assessment identifies motivators and stressors for each communication styleExamples of an activity Ellen would use with a team to encourage collaborationHow to deal with conversations that might be heated by using questioning techniquesKey takeaways from Ellen about our communication and cohesivenessResources:Connect with Ellen Zimmerman: Website and LinkedInOnly a few spots remain for 2023 sessions! Find out more about mentor coaching with Meg: www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community!

Who is your target market? As coaches, we bring our specialties, expertise, and passion to the table, and some of us thrive in helping individuals unlock their full potential, while others excel in navigating organizational dynamics. Both avenues have their purpose and rewards, and today, we'll explore how they differ and the impact they can have on your coaching experience. Your target market determines how best to build your coaching brand. We exist in a world driven by social media and various avenues of communication, so it’s important to understand the nuances of marketing and how to establish your presence and build your brand in ways that are tailored to your chosen coaching direction. Let’s explore some of the similarities and differences we should consider in engaging with our target market, whether individual clients or organizations. Join us to learn more in today’s show!Show Highlights:Similarities in individual and organizational coaching:The discovery call needs to speak the language of the client and speak to their needs with curiosity about the desired outcomes–Can you help them with their pain points?You must build your brand so that you are seen and heard on your website and social media platforms. Where does your target audience hang out? Get in front of them!Differences in individual and organizational coaching:Individual clients have a personal investment (more “skin in the game”), and you can create specialized programs for their needs.With individuals, you can have program launches throughout the year to invite clients in so your income isn’t a “feast or famine” situation.With organizations, the coach is building relationships with gatekeepers and decision-makers, so you’ll need to create clarity about your offer for an organizational solution.Because the organization IS the client, you’ll have fewer clients in organizational coaching, so you can charge higher fees and establish more long-term work.With organizations, you’ll likely need a toolbox of assessments and certifications and have more paperwork involved with proposals, contracts, and legal documents. Why you should be wary of putting “all your eggs in one basket” with organizational coaching Ask yourself these questions in choosing your target market: What lights me up? Which workflow aligns best with me and meets my needs as a business owner?Resources:Only a few spots remain for 2023 sessions! Find out more about mentor coaching with Meg: www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community!

Today's show features an encore edition of one of my most popular episodes.Occasionally, I like to do a summary show with powerful key pieces of interviews with previous guests. A summary show gives us a different perspective on a particular topic. Other summary shows include Episode 66 on key business-building tips, Episode 86 on how to use a strengths focus in coaching, Episode 100 with crucial nuggets of wisdom from our first 100 shows, and Episode 114, which shared bonus content usually only available to my membership subscribers.Today’s show is another summary episode about The Essence of Mastery Summit and the incredible opportunity to learn from this group of Masterful Coaches and earn core competency continuing education credits. Since I’ve interviewed 7 of the 14 featured coaches, I’ve put together a few highlights from those 7 interviews as we explore how to show up masterfully in partnership with our clients.Show Highlights:With Jane Adshead-Grant, we discuss lessons learned around performance anxiety and how to let it go to be in the best service to our clients.With Fran Fisher, we talk about creating a clear coaching agreement for the session in setting the stage for the client to decide what needs to be addressed or resolved to achieve the outcome.With Cynthia Loy Darst, we focus on the challenge in not inadvertently removing the client from the lead, learning to hold a client’s agenda, and being fully curious about their experience.With Marilyn O-Hearne, we discuss our thoughts about client expectations and the role of direct communication in the partnership, along with how we use comments, observation, and intuition.With Cynthia Loy Darst, we talk about how to let go of our attachment to client outcomes.With Annie Gelfand, our focus is on the reality of conflict in adult relationships and making room for trust and intimacy, which often means difficult conversations and using “repair bids.”With Molly Gordon, we highlight the partnership in the client/coach relationship and how the coach should use language that is meaningful to the client.With Georgina Woudstra, we discuss how the coach may unconsciously take the client out of the lead and get in the way of the growth and learning of the client, team, or group.Resources:www.essenceofmasterysummit.com  Find out more!Only a few spots remain for 2023 sessions! Find out more about mentor coaching with Meg: www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community!

Your mental health matters! As helping professionals, we have to understand how important our mental health is in allowing us to be our very best for our clients. In my 20+ years as a psychotherapist, I have learned how crucial it is to pay attention to the patterns and situations that arise in our lives. When we constantly focus on the problems of others, it is easy to neglect our own mental health and well-being. To help us dive into this important topic, I reached out to a good friend and colleague, and I’m thrilled that she’s joining us for this episode. Dr. Jane Phillips is the owner of North Texas Family Solutions located in Granbury, Texas. She has been a practicing therapist since 2000, working with children, families, and couples affected by family court litigation and crisis. She profoundly understands the stress felt by adults and children involved in divorce and custody disputes and actively works with family members to explore creative solutions to those difficult circumstances caused by separation and divorce. Dr. Jane helps us identify what we should pay attention to in our own mental well-being and how to best help our clients. Show Highlights:The starting point: making sure we are “breathing well” before we can help othersWhat to look for as signs that our mental health needs immediate attentionWhat our bodies can reveal about our mental health–and why we cannot ignore what our bodies try to tell us!What we should pay attention to regarding our mood and interest in activitiesWhat we should notice about our ability to fully present and engaged with other peopleWhat we can do to lean into good mental health care for ourselves: taking frequent daily breaks for movement and play, establishing routines around sleep and nutrition, setting boundaries around work, giving ourselves grace, and learning to change our perspectiveHow we can mind our concentration level and “get back on track” when we driftHow personal relationships and community support can help support mental health and well-beingWhat to look for in our clients that might prompt a referral to an additional professionalDr. Jane’s best tips for being responsible about mental health for ourselves and our clientsResources:Connect with Dr. Jane Phillips: Website and FacebookOnly a few spots remain for 2023 sessions! Find out more about mentor coaching with Meg: www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community!

Are you using your authentic voice? Sometimes we have to step “into the scary” to take the journey toward growth and progress. We have to lean into who we are and what we need to do to move forward. I know you will learn a lot from today’s guest. I hope you’ll join us!Dr. Lizette Warner is a business leadership coach, keynote speaker, and best-selling author. With years of executive healthcare expertise, she’s also a biomarker expert, which she explains in this interview. She is the author of Power, Poise, and Presence: A New Approach to Authentic Leadership. Lizette is also a former student of mine through the UTD program, and I’m thrilled to shine the spotlight on her incredible work. Show Highlights:What it means to find our “authentic voice”What biomarkers are–and how they fit into Lizette’s workHow Lizette formulated recipes for the elements of power, poise, and presenceWhy everyone’s power recipe is different–because we each feel empowerment uniquelyLizette’s personal example of her recipe for peace in her lifeHow to discover your unique recipes for power, poise, and presence through biomarkersWhy your recipe will change over time as you go through new experiencesHow Lizette helps clients differentiate between their recipes for power, poise, and presence–and find their authentic voice (sweet spot)How Lizette’s book gives tactical tools to use, pitfalls to avoid, and how to empower the next generation with power, poise, and presenceResources:Connect with Dr. Lizette Warner: Find her book, and Visit her website and InstagramOnly a few spots remain for 2023 sessions! Find out more about mentor coaching with Meg: www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community! 

How do you create products and offers that your clients need? We are covering this topic in today’s episode. Let’s talk about how you can lean into your expertise and be in control of your “talent strategy.” I’m thrilled to be joined by Susan Collins, a friend, and client of mine. She’s a former talent acquisition leader who has had a front-row seat to watching careers rise and fall, always staying curious about why some people thrive and others, though incredibly talented, never realize their potential. With her extensive experience in the corporate arena, she has guided thousands of people through career decisions. Now, as a Career Growth Coach, Susan is focused on helping leaders create meaningful goals, find their way to successful career paths, and work with no regret. She takes an innovative approach to assist people in developing personal talent strategies so they can take control of their own career journeys. Her framework, the 8 Career Narratives, guides leaders as they navigate the corporate ladder to success. She’s here to share insights from her path into coaching and where she is now, bringing incredible value to her clients through her Career Self-Care program. Show Highlights:Steps in Susan’s career that brought her into her current role: receiving the gift of a coaching package, a long corporate career, the pandemic/a job furlough, and a career pivot into coachingWhy talented leaders don’t always get ahead in their careers—and how Susan identified where they go wrongHow Susan’s path pointed toward a role as a career consultant until she discovered coachingHow Susan identified 8 Career Narratives that are essential to moving a career forwardHow Susan built a LinkedIn community of over 19,000 peopleHow career self-care aligns with mental health and wellnessWhy Susan built her program around finding balance and holding boundaries–and why she KNEW it would workAn example of one of Susan’s career narratives: steps to build and manage your personal brand to get to the place of promotionKey advice from Susan: “I had to let go of proud and perfect. I learned to take action every day, be vulnerable, and never stop being curious to learn more.”Resources:Connect with Susan Collins and her Talent Strategy for One program:  Website and LinkedInOnly a few spots remain for 2023 sessions! Find out more about mentor coaching with Meg: www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community! 

We are diving deep into the world of emotional intelligence in today’s show, just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month. We will explore the many facets of emotional intelligence and how it impacts our daily lives along with the idea that emotions contain data, and they can help us gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and those around us. Whether you're looking to improve your relationships, better manage stress and anxiety, or simply gain a better understanding of your own emotional landscape, I hope you’ll join us for a journey of discovery and growth in the fascinating world of emotional intelligence. Robin Hills is a distinguished business psychologist and the director of Ei4Change, a leading organization in emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neuroscience-based personal development. With a focus on education, training, and coaching, Robin has taught more than 300,000 people across 195 countries how to cultivate resilience, self-awareness, and understanding of others. In his work, Robin highlights the importance of emotional intelligence and its role in our personal and professional lives. As a member of the North West Committee of the Association of Business Psychology, Robin is the author of two books and the creator of the most comprehensive range of online, self-paced emotional intelligence courses. With a following of over 200,000 individuals awaiting his next move, Robin is a popular keynote speaker and a true thought leader in the realm of personal and professional development. Show Highlights:How emotional intelligence can be simply defined and described in a nutshellHow emotional intelligence functions in a framework of our inner awareness and the outer world of things, events, and peopleHow to engage with someone who isn’t motivated to be emotionally intelligent internally and relationallyHow hearing loss helped Robin adapt in learning to engage and focus as a good listener and reader of body languageHow we as coaches can tune into our hidden drivers of excellenceHow emotional intelligence assessments (like the EQI 2.0) can identify strengths and weaknesses in measurable waysHow qualities like empathy and assertiveness can be strengths and hidden drivers of excellence as part of our wholenessResources:Connect with Robin Hills and Ei4Change: Website, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook (Fb-My Emotional Intelligence Lab), and CoursesOnly a few spots remain for 2023 sessions! Find out more about mentor coaching with Meg: www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community!

How do YOU set the stage for the value of coaching? In other words, what’s your value proposition? Since coaching is a relatively new and often misunderstood profession, many conversations are called coaching when they are something else entirely. In trying to create clarity about what we do with our clients, many coaches define their profession by saying what it is NOT, and I don’t believe that perspective brings value to our coaching. Let’s take a deeper look at how we set the stage for the value of coaching. Join me for this solo episode as I share four specific strategies for building and sharing your value proposition.  Show Highlights:Why coaching is one of many types of conversations we can have with others—but it’s the one that brings transformational changeWhat the coaching partnership is–and what it does for your clientsWhat the data shows about the results of coaching in moving clients forwardFour strategies for building and sharing your value proposition as a coach:Be a student of the results that coaching brings.Let go of “coach-speak.”Tie in your process to let them know what to expect.Seed your value proposition into everything (every social media post, blog post, speaking engagements). How the partnership aspect of coaching brings a unique value to the relationshipWhy clients will be more ready to engage when they know they know what the coaching process looks like and the results they can expectHow I use the acronym RESULTS to lay out my coaching process in my value proposition: Review, Evaluate, Strengths, Understand, Leverage, Target, and SustainabilityWhy it is important to weave the evidence of your coaching into everything you doResources:Only a few spots remain for 2023 sessions! Find out more about mentor coaching with Meg: www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community!

Showing up as our best and engaging with others with the best tools and techniques are at the heart of the coaching profession. Honing these skills with mastery helps us as leaders, in our relationships, and in the ways we engage. My guest today embodies the best of these skills, and I’m thrilled that she is joining us for this rich conversation. Join us now to strengthen your coaching muscles!Lisa Dare is a multi-faceted certified and accredited professional coach who is also a management consultant and facilitator. Her expertise is leadership development, change management, organizational effectiveness, and strategic planning. She brings over 20 years of experience in different industries and roles. A former pharmacist with a degree from the University of Alberta, she still resides in Canada. Her coaching certification and advanced leadership training are through the Coaches Training Institute.Today’s conversation focuses on how to move from transactional coaching to transformative coaching, and we talk about neuroscience, the stairway to coaching mastery, and the different paths that coaches walk. We also touch on topics like visibility, social media, and holding true to your values as a coach. You’ll appreciate the insights from Lisa’s rich experience and perspective and be challenged to go deeper with your clients. Show Highlights:How Lisa shows up on social media to get her message out into the worldHow impact happens through our visibility—whether we see it or notTransactional coaching vs. transformative coaching and the two paths How neuroscience factors into coaching, behavior, and traumaWhat you might be holding back and afraid to say to your clientWhy remembering the basics of values and creating space for emotions are part of the  important work we do with clientsHow the coach’s growth and transformation happen along the journeyWhat Lisa teaches leaders about using coaching skills in conversationsLisa’s parting advice about problem-solving vs. curiosity in coaching conversationsResources:Connect with Lisa Dare:  Website and LinkedInOnly a few spots remain for 2023 sessions! Find out more about mentor coaching with Meg: www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community!

There are more different generations in today’s workforce than possibly at any other time in history.  Coaches and leaders must understand what each generation brings to the table and the special needs of each one. My guest helps us zoom in on Gen Z in today’s show. Join us to learn more!Dr. Robert Sullivan has been a university professor for over 20 years and is presently the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Dallas Baptist University. His background includes experience in political science, law, and urban planning. In today’s conversation, Dr. Sullivan helps us identify the characteristics of Gen Zers and understand different generations with perspectives of understanding and collaboration. He is the author of What’s the Plan? and hosts The Wonkyfied Podcast. Show Highlights:Characteristics that make Gen Z unique in today’s worldHow Gen Z experiences and acknowledges mental health issuesWhy “job hopping” is common among Gen ZWhy Gen Z might be missing out on building communities and making workplace connectionsThe pros and cons for Gen Z of being digital nativesDr. Sullivan’s tips for working with Zoomers:Avoid generational condescension and connect with them. Help them have an aptitude adjustment.Stress the process of incrementalism.Teach them to embrace sacrifice.A glimpse into Robert’s book, What’s the Plan? and his podcast, The Wonkyfied PodcastResources:Connect with Dr. Robert Sullivan: Website, YouTube Channel for Podcast, Book, and LinkedInOnly a few spots remain for 2023 sessions! Find out more about mentor coaching with Meg: www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community!

I hear many coaches say that they struggle to have smooth sales conversations and discovery calls. It is common to find yourself tongue-tied when it comes to naming your price and making the sales offer for someone to work with you. Fortunately for us, my guest today knows the sales process and has simple steps to help us be more confident and find sales success! Join us to learn Nikki’s sales secrets!Nikki Rausch is the CEO of Sales Maven. She has the unique ability to transform the often misunderstood and scary selling process. Her 25+ years of selling to prestigious organizations like The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and NASA have helped her shatter sales records and garner several top producer awards along the way. Nikki works today with entrepreneurs and small business owners as she shows them how to sell successfully and authentically. She has written three books, one of which (The Selling Staircase) aligns perfectly with today’s topic. Listen to Nikki’s “5 Steps” that can prepare you to have the enrollment conversations that will make a difference in your business. Show Highlights:What led Nikki to create her signature framework for sales conversations, The Selling Staircase–and why it WORKSHow to know when it’s time to dig in and learn new selling skills5 Steps to Sales Conversations: introduction, creating curiosity, discovery, proposal, and closeHow to bridge the gap between the proposal and close with “close language” and NOT end up on someone’s to-do listHow to build your muscle for creating curiosity (Use your “cat-calling energy.”)Why you must not coach during a discovery callHow to handle the “bless and release” when the coach and client are not a good fitHow to use the technique of asking permission to move from discovery to proposal without “muddying the waters”How to stand in your credibility in recommending solutions without assuming what the client can affordWhy your close language is vital in a sales conversationResources:Connect with Nikki and claim your gift for STaR Coach Show listeners: Mastering the Sales ConversationCheck out Nikki’s podcast: Sales Maven PodcastOnly a few spots remain for 2023 sessions! Find out more about mentor coaching with Meg: www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community!

Coaching is a powerful tool for leaders to use to empower their teams and encourage others to reach their full potential. What are the benefits and impacts for leaders who apply coaching to their leadership style? We are breaking it down in today’s episode. Join us to learn more!In today’s show, I’m sharing insights and perspectives from a few of the leaders I’ve had the honor to teach and train. I’ll share with you their words about their training, how they evolved throughout the process, and what was most helpful to them along the way. I hope you’ll be inspired to explore how coaching can transform leadership and take it to the next level.Show Highlights:What makes coaching critical and beneficial for leadersThe challenge: How can leaders shift from a “fixer” mindset to a coaching mindset that opens up possibility and collaboration?Common objections from leaders about using coaching in their leadership styleKey results when leaders lean into the concept of empowering others to be their own creative geniusesHow coaching increases someone’s ownership and ability to engage with co-creating solutionsWhy leaders usually find it difficult to practice active listening instead of problem-solvingThe biggest awarenesses I see from leaders who step into co-creating solutions with their team membersCommon challenges that leaders face in learning coaching skillsWhy coaching is an essential skill for ANY leader who wants to see results for their teamConnect with Meg:Only a few spots still remain for 2023 sessions! Find out more about mentor coaching with Meg: www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community!Books mentioned in today’s show:Coaching as a Leadership Style by Robert F. HicksThe Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay StanierThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniThe Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner

What are the stories you are telling yourself about how you engage with the sales process? The mindset we take is formed by our beliefs about our identity, integrity, and general view of sales. Would you like to be more magnetic in the sales process for your business and more comfortable in engaging with others? You’ve come to the right place! Join us to learn more from today’s expert guest!Meena Adnani is a business and self-empowerment coach for female entrepreneurs. She qualified as a solicitor in England and as an attorney in New York; after several years of practicing law, she took on senior leadership positions in multinational companies, overseeing their business development and sales and marketing. In 2016, Meena went from multiple six figures to zero in her bank account due to a huge financial loss. Within two years, she rebuilt herself and surpassed seven figures through her coaching business. Since then, she has been mentoring women to start and scale their online businesses so they can increase to six figures and create financial and time freedom in their lives.  Show Highlights:Why we need to figure out our “identity” around moneyWhy there are big misconceptions around sales in the coaching businessHow to be more magnetic in your sales strategy through your personal brand, sales calls, and follow-upsThe three pillars of success in building your personal brand: mindset, marketing, and moneyWhy it is important to convince yourself that you are the expertHow to improve your mindset by putting yourself in the position of the buyerWhy taking ownership of our failures plays a part in our future growth and healingHow our money mindset forms in our early childhood yearsHow to “live what you say” around scarcity, abundance, and results—and create trust and alignmentWhy Meena is passionate about helping women build wealthResources:Connect with Meena Adnani: Website, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, and InstagramOnly a few spots still remain for 2023 sessions! Find out more about mentor coaching with Meg: www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community!

Coaching and consulting are two different roles that are often misunderstood, but they can work together beautifully to maximize your business impact and results. Our topic is how coaching can grow your consulting business. Today’s expert guest shares more in this conversation. Join us!Dr. Steven Goodwin is the president and CEO of TurningWest, a national consulting firm that specializes in organization development and leadership. As a perpetual cheerleader for personal and organizational transformation, Steven has been a pastor, consultant, and coach. His life work is to enable organizations to harness the human potential embodied within each group so that they can create a more just world. He believes we all need to become better communicators through conflict and better at using that energy to make stronger relationships and better decisions. He is the author of Catching the Next Wave: Leadership Strategies for Turn-Around Congregations, along with several workbooks and articles. He is currently hard at work on a new book with the working title of Realigning Culture: Creating Organizational Transformation that Lasts. Show Highlights:How coaching has added to Steven’s consulting businessA holistic view of the coaching services that can create culture changeHow learning is built into team growth and developmentThe Four C’s of Hiring: character, competency, chemistry, and capacityWhat Steven is learning about helping his clients flourishWhat has been most beneficial in providing the coaching and consulting services that his clients needExamples of positive organizational psychology in actionWhy the magic happens at the intersection of the outsider and insider perspectiveHow great coaching questions can help clients see their own way forwardSteven’s advice about engaging as a leader who encourages their team members to stay and growTakeaways about having a solo practice vs. a teamResources:Connect with Dr. Steven Goodwin: Website, Podcast, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Book, and EmailFind out more about mentor coaching with Meg: www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor/  Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community!

Do you need clarity on coaching the person rather than the problem? You’ve chosen the right show to learn more masterful coaching skills from today’s expert guest. Join us!Dr. Marcia Reynolds is a Master Certified Coach who is the president of Covisioning, a leadership training and coaching firm. She is a former ICF President who is hired by organizations around the world to evoke transformation through conversations. Not only is she the author of Coach the Person, Not the Problem: A Guide to Using Reflective Inquiry, but she also wrote Outsmart Your Brain, Wander Woman, and The Discomfort Zone. Marcia was a previous guest on Episode 40, in which we talked about emotional intelligence, and I’m delighted to welcome her back to the show.Show Highlights:What is reflective inquiry? (and what it is not)Why the offer for reflection is always an invitation to the clientMarcia’s three tips for coaching the person, not the problem:Set the expectation with an agreement.Maintain the belief that our clients are whole and resourceful.Know when to shift from the situation into coaching the person. How to partner with a client for their growth in asking the right questions for transformationWhy people need to be seen, heard, and valued in order to growWhy coaching the person is very different than simply asking lots of questionsWhy the foundation of the power of coaching is giving people the ability to observe their thinkingResources:Connect with MegExplore the STaR Coach Community!Email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Marcia’s previous appearance on the STaR Coach Show: Episode 40Connect with Dr. Marcia ReynoldsWebsite, Twitter, and LinkedIn, Marcia’s books: Coach the Person, Not the Problem, Outsmart Your Brain, Wander Woman, and The Discomfort Zone

One of my favorite topics is learning more about mindset, thinking, and how our brains work. As much as the world’s experts already understand, we are probably just beginning to scratch the surface of the power and potential of our thinking. Today’s conversation asks and answers the question, “Is your mind lying to you?” Let’s learn more together in today’s show!Dr. Don Booz is the founder of Booz and Associates, Inc., an executive and organizational development firm. While he is educated as a marriage and family therapist, he is also an executive coach, a master coach in conversational intelligence, and a master practitioner in NLP (neuro-linguistic programming). He is best known as a conversational anthropologist. Dr. Booz is the author of two books, Your Brain is Lying: How to Silence Your Inner Critic and The Emotional Intelligence Primer for Today’s Leaders: How to be the Difference that Makes the Difference. Dr. Booz shares specific strategies that you can apply today to get out of your own way in moving forward. Show HighlightsHow to understand the basics of our limiting beliefs, thinking, and self-talkHow to become aware of negative self-talk in internal and external forms (the ANTS–”automatic negative thoughts”)How to use Dr. Booz’s emotional intelligence filter before you say/write something: “Does it need to be said? Does it need to be said by me? Does it need to be said by me now?”How to identify your emotional triggers and audit your thinkingHow women in the medical field often battle with imposter syndromeHow to combat negative self-talk with tools, like affirmations, meditation, breathing, journaling, mirror work, etc.Why most people don’t realize how important inner thoughts and talk areConnect with MegExplore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community!Email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you!Connect with Dr. BoozDr. Booz’s booksYour Brain is Lying: How to Silence Your Inner CriticThe Emotional Intelligence Primer for Today’s Leaders: How to Be the Difference that Makes the Difference

If you are a new coach just starting your career, you’ll find in today’s episode what I wish someone had taught me many years ago. We need help focusing our attention on the most productive steps in building a coaching business. Let’s learn more about strengthening the four pillars of your thriving coaching business!Lee Chaix McDonough is the founder of Coach with Clarity, a training and education company for life and business coaches. She hosts her podcast, Coach with Clarity, and is the author of an Amazon #1 bestseller, ACT on Your Business: Braving the Storms of Entrepreneurship and Creating Success Through Meaning, Mindset, and Mindfulness. While originally a clinical social worker and healthcare professional, Lee has leveraged those skills into her next career as a credentialed coach. Show Highlights:Why Lee is passionate about working with coachesHow Lee formulated the Four PillarsThe Four Pillars:Identity–Who do I want to be as a coach? What do I want to be known for?Audience–Who do I most want to serve? Approach–What is it like to work with me as a coach?Offer–What results will my client receive when they pay for my coaching services?A closer look at Identity and how to get clear about roles, core values, alignment, and expressing what matters mostHow the Valued Living Questionnaire (VLQ) can help clarify your core values (and your clients’ core values)Why we may see shifts in our identity as we grow and change over time through our livesResources:Connect with Lee:  Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Coach with Clarity Podcast, and Lee's bookDiscover your coaching style and take the quiz at www.coachingquiz.com. Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community!Email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you!

Our words are important! There is great power in the words we use, and they are the key to all spoken and written communication. Today’s show takes a look at how our word choices affect our responses, motivations, and actions we take. Our words come into play in the self-talk we tell ourselves and also in our language with others, either prompting forward movement and growth or potentially shutting down all growth. Join me as we examine our communication through the lens of two words in this question: Is it an excuse or an explanation?Show Highlights:What an excuse is–and how it’s used to bypass all accountability and ownershipWhat an explanation is–and how it’s used to seek to clarify, understand, and learnHow an excuse blocks our creativity and any path forward, keeping us in a fear-based stateHow an explanation sees through the lens of reason to find a path to a solutionHow an excuse costs us, keeps us powerless and stuck, and won’t help us meet our goalsHow excuses make us small and invisible, blocking our dreams from coming trueHow I’ve seen excuses and explanations come into play as a therapist and coachMy challenge: What would shift for you if you recognize your excuses as excuses?How your excuses can turn into explanations that give choices and optionsHow to identify the smallest thing you can do to begin to make progress and shift your words from excuses to explanationsExamples of resources that can help you move forward in shifting from excuses to explanationsMy advice for taking the steps and making the changes in going from excuse to explanationResources:Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community!Email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you!

Is your website bringing traffic to you? Are those website visitors being converted into clients? How do you feel about your website? Today’s guest challenges our thinking and gives his perspective on this crucial part of your business, including how we can maximize website opportunities and turn our website into a profit center. Join us to learn more!Michael “Buzz” Buzinski is a lifelong entrepreneur, digital marketing thought leader, and author who has worked with over 1200 service-centric businesses. Through Buzzworthy Integrated Marketing, Buzz teaches people how to use their websites to effectively double their revenue by following his success formula. His passion for helping entrepreneurs comes from his 15-year struggle in his business, so he is relatable and knowledgeable in helping others avoid the time drain and frustration that are common in entrepreneurship. His book, The Rule of 26 for Service-Based Businesses: Three Steps to Doubling Website Revenue, was published in 2021. In today’s show, Buzz shares how we can reach more people, bring more value, and live the lifestyle that we want in today’s digital age. Show Highlights:How Buzz finds value in helping those in service-centric businesses understand their value and individuality Why the starting point is StrategyThe mindset shift to think of your website as an expense item to a profit center (⅔ of ALL business today is going through websites!)How Buzz’s “Rule of 26” strategy can help you use your website as a profit centerWhy “billing what you are worth” is a pitfall that MUST be addressedWhy the next step is to create more value for your clientsHow to break down the math to increase your conversion rate by 26%Why your website should talk about the most important person: the website visitor (Change your “I” and “me” language to “you” and “your.”)Why most entrepreneurs make the common mistake of addressing too many problems and failing to niche down to a particular problemWhat your conversion rate optimization formula looks like: You must identify the problem, form a solution, and create a methodology that revolves around THEMHow to use your website “About” page to make everything about you actually about THEMHow to attract people to your website through SEOHow to change your mindset around time and moneyWhy you need to get rid of “PITA” clients and focus on attracting the next echelon up by raising prices and eliminating “tire-kickers” and “plate-lickers”Key takeaways about optimized websites: Evaluate your current clients (How many are your perfect clients?), do research on why they are your best clients, make a profile of them, and figure out the commonality between them.Evaluate your website (Am I talking to my perfect clients with language focused on them?), address the clients’ problems, show them your success rate, and give them a good call-to-action/offer. Resources:Connect with Buzz: Website, Book, and EmailFor STaR Coach Show listeners, email Buzz, tell him you heard this episode, and ask for your complimentary 45-minute discovery call and 30-day action plan for success! Reach out and claim this FREE resource!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community!Email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you!

As coaches, it is SO easy to get caught up in all the things we need to do to build our businesses and neglect our health. Our bodies are the foundation for every success we achieve, and if we neglect our physical health, our bodies will someday demand our attention and focus. Let’s find out more about how our health habits can affect our business’s bottom line. Join us!Alison Scott is a Certified Health and Lifestyle Coach who specializes in intermittent fasting. After Alison lost about 30 pounds through intermittent fasting several years ago, she became passionate about sharing it with others. She realized that she can help others find the keys to a healthier lifestyle that they can maintain for the rest of their lives. In her coaching business, she helps clients design the life and lifestyle that they want through health, well-being, and making good choices. Show Highlights:What we need to know regarding our eating habits by planning ahead and making better food choicesHow small changes can make a big difference (Start with healthy swaps that crowd out the poor choices!)How intermittent fasting can improve a person’s health and energy levelWhy heavy, high-fat and high-sugar foods drain your body’s energy levelHow “appetite correction” occurs with intermittent fastingWhy exercise needs to fit into your lifestyle and be something you enjoy doingWhy it’s important to get your heart rate going, use weight training, and increase flexibility and balance How regular exercise helps you as an entrepreneur in various waysHow to break the sedentary cycle and build exercise into your day with small tweaks and changesHow daily grounding practices (meditation, gratitude, stretching, mindfulness, etc.) can help entrepreneurs and make space for creativityAlison’s programs: New Lifestyle You three-month coaching program, six-month 1:1 Master’s program, and her online course on intermittent fasting that’s coming soonResources:Connect with Alison Scott:  Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, InstagramExplore past episodes and other resources at wwwSTtaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community!Email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you!

Are you a good communicator? Communication is key in coaching and life. Most especially, communication factors into conflict, both positively and negatively—and we all know that conflict is an unavoidable part of life as a human being. No matter how practiced and eloquent you might be at communicating, there is always room for improvement. Is your communication style as effective as it can possibly be? Join us to learn more in today’s show!Dr. Debra Dupree is known as the MINDSET Doc as she strives to make a difference in the lives of people. She does this by providing insight and vision that helps them leverage the conflict mindset to gain new perspectives and opportunities. As a Dispute Resolution Specialist, Conflict Leadership Coach, international trainer, and keynote speaker, Debra has a vast history of experience, including work as the former Director of Training for Mediation Training Institute (MTI), where she trained professionals to become workplace mediators throughout North America. She also hosts the Decoding the Conflict Mindset podcast. In this rich interview packed with resources, Debra explains how we can engage with others and use our emotional intelligence to truly communicate rather than just talk to people. Show Highlights:How Debra became known as the MINDSET DocHow Debra’s personal story illustrates what we need to consider in “knowing ourselves”How a deeper understanding of self helps us have a greater awareness of conflict Why it is essential to change our mindset about those who see things differently and have a different perspectiveHow knowing ourselves helps us build confidence and be comfortable with others’ perspectivesTips for better communication: Debra’s 360-degree Perspective (YouTube)A focus on “other” options for resolving conflict effectivelyWhat happens we are emotionally hijackedHow reflection and nonverbal communication fit into the overall picture of mediation and conflict resolutionHow Debra uses the tool, Three Steps to Mindset Shift (Online Assessment)Why productive conversations come with increased emotional intelligence and the ability to “read the room”How emotional intelligence is based on the four quadrants of self-awareness, self-management, other-awareness, and relationship management (from Dr. Daniel Goleman’s book, Emotional Intelligence)Resources:Connect with Dr. Debra: Website, Instagram, YouTube, PodcastResources mentioned: Debra’s 360-degree Perspective (YouTube), and Three Steps to Mindset Shift AssessmentsBooks mentioned: Emotional Intelligence by Dr. Daniel Goleman,  Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Dr. Travis Bradberry and

Even though coaching is a great way to enhance listening and communication skills, the reality is that NOT everything is a coaching conversation. While that may sound odd on a podcast about coaching, the truth is that coaches sometimes feel confined by the coaching process. It is important to respect the coaching process while exploring the need to give enrichment in other ways beyond questions, reflection, and sharing insights. There are different types of conversations that are needed in coaching situations to communicate effectively. Join me for a deeper look at this topic!Show HighlightsWhy the most important thing to remember about our conversations is to use the right tool for the jobThe fact: Coaches and leaders need to balance the “telling” and the “asking.” The different kinds of conversations coaches can have: teaching, mentoring, consulting, managing, and psychotherapeutic How we can use different conversations as we determine the best fit for where clients are and what they want to achieveWhy EVERY conversation we have could benefit from MORE curiosity and LESS judgmentHow the impact of coaching is diminished when we don’t use the most effective form of communication with our clientsMy tips for sharing your knowledge, expertise, and experience as a coachWhy the space you give for discovery and awareness is a powerful and transformational giftResourcesExplore past episodes and other resources at wwwSTtaRcoachshow.com.  Join the STaR Coach Community!Email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you!

What are you doing RIGHT NOW that’s upping your coaching game and moving you forward? Whatever your coaching field and level of expertise, this show is all about helping you grow in proficiency with the way you engage with your clients. One of the major components of successful coaching in a feedback culture is trust. Let’s take a closer look with today’s expert guest!Dr. Tom Krapu is a coach with inexhaustible curiosity, and he uses a highly collaborative, reliable, and flexible approach in the facilitation of coaching methods. He works with his clients to create an impact across their organizations that leads to lasting and meaningful results. Through executive coaching and 360 feedback, Tom is committed to helping organizations develop leadership and create powerful cultures. He has worked with individuals in their development for over 30 years and has specialized as a coach, facilitator, and trainer since 2001. His internationally-focused work has included coaching engagements in Malaysia, Korea, Japan, Europe, and the US across diverse sectors of the economy from health care, finance, publishing, government, and higher education. Show Highlights:What lights Tom up about coaching and keeps him in this workHow to understand the basics of a feedback cultureHow the Johari window model and its four quadrants form a framework for our awareness of ourselvesWhy trust is a game changer when it comes to a feedback cultureSuccess indicators that show a high-trust environment: employee climate surveys, exit interviews, and a high retention rate compared to industry standardsHow to implement best practices in ratings, reports, and 360 feedbackHow 360 feedback surveys should be done to prevent mistrust and abuse and increase accountabilityWhy 360 feedback results should be paired with a robust, professional debriefing to create meaningHow to use the Stop, Start, Continue Method to create a culture of trust (See Resources for Tom’s blog on the subject.)Resources:Connect with Dr. Tom Krapu: Website, LinkedIn, Blog Article on Stop, Start, ContinueExplore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Infinite Potential, Infinite Possibilities: Join the STaR Coach Member Community!Email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you!Follow us on Facebook!