As we move into a new year, I wish you good health, wellbeing, peace, and prosperity. The challenges of 2020 remain, so we must commit ourselves to constant improvement in our coaching practice. Join me to learn more. In this solo episode, we consider key components of our preparation and mindset as we show up as a coaching partner for our clients. How do we embody a coaching mindset? That’s the focus of today’s show as we explore the commitments we can make to mindset work that will make us the best coach possible for our clients. Show Highlights:●     A brief history of the ICF core competencies and the four domains of foundation, co-creating the relationship, communicating effectively, and cultivating learning and growth●     How to embody a coaching mindset that is open, curious, flexible, and client-centered:○     Acknowledge that our clients are responsible for their own choices○     Engage in ongoing development and learning○     Create and maintain an ongoing reflective practice■     Remain open and aware of the influence of context and culture on ourselves and others■     Use awareness of self and intuition to benefit clients■     Develop and maintain the ability to regulate emotions●     The benefits of mindfulness and reflective practice in our lives and coaching practices●     How to prepare for sessions mentally and emotionally●     How we connect our clients with other sources for additional help

Welcome to our final show of 2020, a year filled with challenges, grief, struggles, and overwhelm. It’s also been a year of silver linings, opportunities, and unparalleled connection. This show focuses on happiness; don’t we all want more? Join us for the perfect way to say goodbye to 2020 and look forward to 2021. Gemma Nastasi is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach from the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching and an Associate Coach from the International Coaching Federation. She holds certifications in holistic nutrition, positive psychology, and life coaching. Her business, Gemma Health Coach, LLC, is located in Red Bank, New Jersey. Gemma is a speaker and writer who helps people tap into happiness and wellness. Her books are Happiness is My Choice and The Positive Psychology Diet: 21 Days to a Happier and Healthier Life. She’s here to share specific actions we can take to improve our overall happiness and wellbeing. Show Highlights:●     How Gemma was prompted into health and wellness coaching by her family history of depression●     How Gemma works with clients using specific tools to measure and improve happiness●     How Gemma uses the Happiness Wheel of 12 intentional activities to improve happiness:○     Gratitude○     Kindness○     Relationships○     Goals○     Spirituality○     Optimism○     Flow○     Mind/Body○     Avoid comparing○     Savor○     Forgiveness○     Coping●     Key takeaways:○     Anyone can be happier with their life if they are willing to put in the work○     Identify the areas in which you need to cultivate more happiness--and get to work!●     Gemma’s books--and how they can help you get started on the path to increased happinessResources:Find Gemma’s books on Amazon  The Positive Psychology Diet: 21 Days to a Happier and Healthier Life by Gemma NastasiHappiness is My Choice by Gemma NastasiGemma’s website Mentioned in today’s show: The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky  

Today’s show is packed with helpful information that every coach or entrepreneur needs to hear. If you want to know more about how to build your clientele, then this is the show you can’t miss. Join us!Marc Mawhinney is a speaker, mentor, and lifelong entrepreneur who helps coaches get more clients--without paid advertising. He’s here today to share with us his secret sauce for building a substantial audience on Facebook. His Facebook group, The Coaching Jungle, has almost 20,000 members, so Marc knows what he’s talking about. He’s a fellow podcaster with his popular show, Natural Born Coaches, and he sends out a physical newsletter, Secret Coach Club, to his subscribers. Show Highlights:●     What led Marc to focus on Facebook with which to build his community●     Marc’s up-and-down journey into coaching●     Why Marc’s primary focus is on coaching coaches●     The three pillars of Marc’s business: podcast, Facebook group, and regular emails●     How to get Marc’s infographic on being a content creation machine●     How Marc built his Facebook community:○     He showed up actively every day○     He followed four rules: create the group, grow it, engage it, and monetize it●     The correlation between having a daily podcast (for a while) and the growth of Marc’s Facebook group●     Why you can’t be afraid to “toot your own horn” on social media●     The value of a Facebook groupResources:Infographic Marc’s Facebook Group, The Coaching Jungle Marc’s podcast, Natural Born Coaches  

Does social media feel like a drag and a burden to you? My guest has unique experience and expertise as a business coach who has proven methods to create income streams. She will challenge your mindset to see social media as a gift to help you build the business you want. Join us to learn more!Julie Ciardi is a former Fortune 500 marketing VP who has turned into a multi-passionate entrepreneur. She hosts the podcast, Ignite Your Side Hustle, and believes there has never been a better time for women to create an additional income stream aligned to their passions and purpose. Julie’s specialty is working with women, but what she has to share will be helpful to men as well. Julie knows we try to build our business and draw clients into our online market, but we end up wasting a lot of time and not making the kind of money we want. Julie is dedicated to helping women create profitable side hustles that give them joy, purpose, and profit with proven, timeless business strategies that work in today’s online world. Julie has created Ignite University, a one-of-a-kind program to ignite purpose, passion, and profit with proven methodologies in business, as well as creating a mastermind space for like-minded women. In today’s show, we hone in on social media, specifically Instagram, as Julie challenges us to a mindset shift. Show Highlights:●     Get to know Julie and how she was bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, becoming passionate about helping women●     The key to strategic social media use is asking, “Can I leverage this platform for my business?” and “Can it work for me?”●     How to bring about a mindset shift about Instagram and other social media platforms:○     See social media as a free gift and resource○     Use social media as a prospecting tool to find new leads○     Realize that the search bar on Instagram is an incredible resource○     Learn to message directly the people who follow you○     Make your bio about what you do for your clients○     Keep your content simple○     Use IGTV to showcase who you are●     Why many people make the big mistake of using the “post and pray” approach on Instagram●     Julie’s advice on how to get started: “Clean up your bio, decide on five topics you’ll post about each week, and start the process to find your ideal client.”●     Why you should start imperfectly at first and then build and tweak your social media presence later●     Why Julie loves the human connections that are possible through social media●     Julie’s podcast: Ignite Your Side Hustle●     How social media helped Julie transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship●     How to leverage social media in specific ways, like in collaboration with others●     Parting messages from Julie: “Using social media, and putting yourself out there, may be uncomfortable at first, but utilize what you have, and just get started.”Resources:Find Julie on Instagram at Julie CiardiFind Julie’s podcast: Ignite Your Side Hustle Mentioned in the show: Basecamp...

Today’s show delivers again with strategies, tools, and resources to help you show up as your best self. I’m thrilled to hear that the show resonates with many who aren’t necessarily functioning in a coaching role. We are learning more about the science behind creating successful goals, which is relevant to everyone, no matter their profession or position. Join us to learn more!Caroline Adams Miller is one of the world’s leading experts on the science behind successful goal setting. She’s also an expert in using good grit to achieve hard things, which is exactly what we need to hear during these difficult days. Caroline was a previous guest on Episode 36, long ago, to talk about her book, Getting Grit, which teaches us how to formulate a plan to achieve the tough goals and having clarity to create the life and business we want. Caroline’s previous book, Creating Your Best Life, is being reissued since it has sold over 100,000 copies. Caroline is a speaker, educator, author, professional coach, and pioneer in the coaching industry. She’s helped hundreds of senior executives, professional athletes, parents, and politicians identify their character strengths and get grit to achieve their goals. Show Highlights:●     The exciting news that Creating Your Best Life is being reissued now, twelve years after its initial publishing●     The importance of happiness in goal attainment●     Focusing on happiness means flourishing and being proud, content, mindful, and grateful●     How optimizing the way you live and think will help you become a different person who sees the world through a different filter●     The foundational principle of goal setting is that not all goals are equal; learning goals and performance goals are very different●     Caroline’s BRIDGE framework, which explains the “how” of goal accomplishment with the acronym that stands for brainstorming, relationships, investment, decision-making, good grit, and excellence●     How active-constructive responding to your good news lets you know whether someone has your back or not●     How Caroline introduced her work to coaching clients virtually during the pandemic●     Caroline’s next book and what it will cover●     How are we assisting others in achieving their goals?Resources:Episode 36: Getting Grit with Caroline MillerBooks by Caroline:Creating Your Best LifeGetting GritCaroline’s website

2020 has undoubtedly been a year of building resilience in revolutionary ways, which is the focus of today’s show. If you coach anyone with high levels of stress and overwhelm, then today’s show has helpful information for you!Dr. Gail Gazelle is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, certified mindfulness teacher, and survivor of childhood abuse. Dr. Gazelle knows resilience inside and out, and she’s here to help all of us learn how to build our resilience. As one of the leading physician coaches in the country, she’s coached over 500 physicians and has been featured in media outlets such as Bloomberg Businessweek, Medical Economics, the Physician Leadership Journal, the New England Journal of Medicine, ABC News, and CNN. Her new book is titled Everyday Resilience. What we’re talking about in today’s show applies to anyone who coaches those in high-pressure positions that might be subject to burnout. These clients might need continuous leadership development because they deal with conflict on a regular basis. Join us to learn more from Dr. Gazelle.Show Highlights:●     How Dr. Gazelle came to where she is today●     Why physicians might want to partner with a coach to combat burnout, promote leadership development, and better handle conflict management●     How physicians can give themselves permission to seek help from a coach rather than therapy●     Why physicians need help to combat their negative self-view and identify strengths and accomplishments●     How Dr. Gazelle uses the University of Pennsylvania’s Values and Actions Survey to identify top strengths●     How Dr. Gazelle uses her new book with her coaching clients●     How physicians are given extensive medical training but almost no training to manage their minds●     How to help physicians diagnose their mental patterns●     Helpful exercises that Dr. Gazelle uses with physician clients help them build emotional intelligence, self-compassion, and mindfulness●     Dr. Gazelle’s work as a mentor coach to help coaches broaden their skills in the field of physician coachingResources:Gail GazelleEveryday Resilience: A Practical Guide to Build Inner Strength and Weather Life’s Challenges by Gail Gazelle MD

Don’t we all want more happiness and well-being? You might not realize how these factors can be measured, but today’s guest has devoted his work to this field. He’s an expert on happiness and well-being, and he’s to share his knowledge with us.Nic Marks is the founder and CEO of Friday Pulse. Described by one client as a “statistician with a soul,” Nic has been working in the field of happiness and well-being for over 25 years. He’s done phenomenal work that has been duly recognized and rewarded. In 2010, Nic gave a TED talk on his previous work in public policy; that speech has been viewed over 2.3 million times! His work was hailed as one of Forbes Magazine’s Seven Most Powerful Ideas in 2011. As founder and CEO of Friday Pulse, Nic shares his creative thinking with leading organizations on how positive emotions drive productivity and profit. Show Highlights:●     Nic’s journey that brought him to the work he does today●     What coaches should know regarding the well-being and happiness of their clients within organizations●     How we are shaped by the environment and systems around us●     How coaches can use statistics and measurement to create believability●     How Friday Pulse measures happiness and well-being with goal-specific questions and reflection●     How to have conversations about Friday Pulse’s findings about measuring and improving employee happiness●     How Friday Pulse supports team leaders to help them be better●     How to raise awareness about well-being in workplaces●     A sampling of the benefits of Friday Pulse include being able to tackle problems faster to bring positive changes and delegating responsibility to improve communication●     Nic’s Five Keys to Happiness at Work: connect, be fair, empower, challenge, and inspireResources:WebsiteLinkedInTED TalkJoin Meg on FB Live every Wednesday at 9:00 am CT/10 am ET STaRCoachShow

Marketing is a necessary part of being a business owner. Some people love it, and some feel overwhelmed and inadequate. Today’s show covers the marketing mistakes that hinder our flow and how we can improve.Heather Campbell is a nationally recognized branding strategist, creative problem solver, and digital marketing sherpa. On top of that, she’s a fun and inspiring person who has a passion for helping entrepreneurs. Heather founded her agency, Double Dutch Creative, in 2014, after a successful career leading branding, marketing, and strategic communications programs for multi-billion-dollar companies. Heather’s secret sauce connects your vision to deliverables that engage, inform, and motivate your most valuable customers to take action. She knows how to leverage websites and digital media to advance the customer sales journey and exploit efficiencies inherent in online channels. Heather has an online course called Epiphany, which replicates her agency processes and DIYs them for savvy and scrappy entrepreneurs. Show Highlights:●     How Heather came to where she is today in helping entrepreneurs with their marketing●     The #1 marketing mistake that entrepreneurs make: marketing too soon○     The core sequence to follow before you start marketing:■     Establish your brand and identity●     Find out who plays in your space, create value, and stand out■     Understand your most valuable customer●     Ask, “Who do I want to serve? What are their aspirations?”■     Align your product and pricing with what your customers want●     Explore your “space” to see what customers want■     Have a website that’s built to sell●     Give customers a sense of what it’s like to work with you; show a visual difference that’s clear about what you do■     Get your marketing plan together●     THIS is when you’re ready to market on Facebook●     Marketing mistake #2: Wearing someone else’s marketing as a mask○     The fix: Unapologetically own your best attributes●     Marketing mistake #3: Casting too wide a net in trying to serve everyone○     The fix: Ask specific questions to hone down to three core customer groups●     Marketing mistake #4: Not having a website○     The fix: Establish your website upfront, and then continue to evolve later●     Marketing mistake #5: Improvising your marketing○     The fix: Look at your marketing planning through the lens of the customer journeyResources:Find Heather: Hello Double Dutch Heyheather Campbell Find Heather’s Facebook group: Hey Heather Campbell

Today’s show covers the topic of building your business with referrals--but in a new and revolutionary way. While this information is vital for coaches, it’s also applicable to any business owner. Join us to learn more!Stacey Brown Randall is a member of the “business failure club.” She shares openly about what she’s experienced and what she’s learned along the way. She’s also a contrarian on generating referrals, which is the focus of today’s show, and Stacey supports the entrepreneurial dream. She creates programs that provide a roadmap on how to take control of your business. She’s a three-time entrepreneur, author of the award-winning book, Generating Business Referrals. . . Without Asking, and she hosts the Roadmap to Grow Your Business podcast. We’re diving into Stacey’s path along with her five-step process to generating referrals without even asking. Show Highlights:●     A look at Stacey’s journey of how she came to where she is today●     What Stacey learned to help herself and help others regarding referrals●     Why a true referral has to have a personal connection and a need that is identified in the prospect●     What you need to know about gaining referrals by using Stacey’s five-step process:○     Identify your referral sources■     This is the foundational piece; resources can help, like a simple Excel spreadsheet○     Write a handwritten Thank You note for each referral received■     How Stacey goes above and beyond to appreciate people and make herself memorable and meaningful (“Minding your M & Ms”)○     Build a referral plan in advance■     How you can deepen the relationship with a series of outreaches to take care of your referral sources○     Understand the language to use in planting referral seeds■     How to employ the “secret sauce” to make your referral plan work ○     Do the “processitizing” to make your plan happen■     How to apply the process to your workflow and your unique business situationResources:Stacey’s website: Stacey Brown Randall Email Stacey: [email protected] Stacey on LinkedIn: StaceyBRandallTwitter: StaceyBRandallFacebook: StaceyBrownRandallGenerating Business Referrals. . . Without Asking by Stacey Brown Randall

Today’s show will help coaches think through their messaging when they connect with clients. Even though today’s show focuses on creating webinars that convert, my guest has a lot of helpful information about connecting with clients and creating compelling messages. Join us to learn more. Michelle Barry Franco works with coaches, wellness experts, and business leaders to build thriving businesses that change lives and the world. She has spent the last 12 years supporting many well-known entrepreneurs to craft compelling business messages and programs. Michelle is a high-impact speaking coach and works with people to create TEDx talks and speak at conferences. She’s an author and the host of the Brilliance at Work podcast. Michelle founded Coaches Leadership Collective and created the Speaking So It Matters presentation skills training. In today’s show, Michelle will help us understand the four key elements in crafting any compelling message for our audience. Show Highlights:●     How Michelle ended up where she is today, prompted by a family tragedy during high school that spurred her into active speaking roles●     Why a coach should see webinars as a valuable platform to expand their reach, impact more people, and ensure evergreen content●     How to use webinars as a way to convert people into paying clients●     Michelle’s “Quad Pod” of great webinars: “I see you, I get you, I know what you want, and I can help.”●     Why the presenter should ask, “What am I here to say? Who are they, and what do they need?”●     The mistake that many people make in trying to help clients too soon●     The importance of the intimate audience connection ●     How to communicate through your webinar that you SEE the client (Hint: use your story)●     How to build in Michelle’s key elements into a great webinar●     Examples of webinars that convert●     How to let people know about your webinar●     Final words from Michelle: “Don’t skip the story part in your webinar because stories inspire people to action. They can be a beacon light to others. Don’t forget the call to action in letting people know what you want them to do.”Resources:Beyond Applause: Make a Meaningful Difference through Transformational Speaking by Michelle Barry FrancoConnect with Michelle on Facebook: Michelle Barry Franco Executive and Speaking CoachConnect with Michelle on Instagram: MichelleBFrancoCheck out her websites: Michelle Barry Franco and Brilliance at Work Michelle’s giveaway: The Only Presentation Outline that You’ll Ever NeedJoin Meg every Wednesday Morning at 9 am CT/10 am ET for Fb Live on the STaR Coach page

Today’s show is full of innovative and applicable ideas for engaging organizations and their leaders. We are taking an in-depth look at why we need to reframe our thinking about problems and their solutions for ultimate growth.David Veech teaches leaders how to love, learn, and let go. The actions following these three decisions create an engaging workplace that harnesses the creative and productive power of people. David will share details of his journey from his career in the US Army to where he is today. He is a passionate, inspiring speaker whose messages move organizations to obliterate obstacles, accelerate innovation, and elevate performance. David leaves people motivated and engaged for the future. He has studied leadership and work systems for over 30 years and has helped leaders learn to be more effective. He has put together an amazing package of downloads for you, which you can find in our Resources section. David has written two books, Leadersights: Creating Great Leaders Who Create Great Workplaces and The C4 Process: Four Vital Steps to Better Work. His next book, High-Speed Problem-Solving, will be out in the spring of 2021. Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David’s journey that brought him to coaching, which includes 20 years in the US Army, teaching at the University of Kentucky, a unique partnership with Toyota, a Ph.D. program in educational psychology, a lot of time in Australia, and his current position at Ohio State University●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The importance of critical thinking in the problem-solving process for leaders●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why the word “problem” is a beautiful word●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The job of leaders? It’s not to solve problems but to develop people●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How leaders develop people (David’s secrets to leadership success): ○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Love--Understand others’ needs and aspirations○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Learn--Set your own needs aside and focus on others○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Let go--Build a plan to let them go and do their job●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David’s advice to leaders (and coaches of leaders):○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Don’t try to coach too many people, but develop no more than 7-8 at a time○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Give leaders the capability and structure to succeed●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to realize the value of the coaching session as a developmental plan●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David’s C4 Process tool (and how to implement it): Concern, Cause, Countermeasure, and Confirm●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to use the “why” to identify the problem without passing blame●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The importance of the decision to treat people with love●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Four skills for leaders to develop: Challenge, Support, Correct, and EncourageResources:Veech is the author of two best-selling books: Leadersights: Creating Great Leaders Who Create Great Workplaces, and The C4 Process: Four Vital Steps to Better WorkConnect with David Veech:WebsiteEmail:&nbsp;[email protected]:&nbsp;502-517-1845Twitter<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DSVLeadersights" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

We know that it’s vital for coaches to show up with curiosity and deep listening skills. The deep listening we are referring to carries many nuances, and those are the focus of today’s show. Join us to learn more about the importance of listening and connecting with your clients.Tijen Genco is a Master Certified Coach who has experience in every aspect of coaching as a mentor, practitioner, and coach educator. She’s an executive life and wellbeing coach who specializes in cultural transformation through the mindful awakening of individuals and companies. Tijen combines neuroscience and transcendental approaches to behavioral change. In 2013, Tijen served three months in India to help improve the quality of maternal health services in rural areas. She’s a thoughtful and gentle spirit who is highly skilled in coaching. In today’s episode, Tijen gives examples of how to be fully present with clients and remove barriers that can get in the way of deep listening. Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A look at Tijen’s journey into coaching●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How core competencies relate to deep listening as far as what does NOT work:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Some coaches interpret the competencies literally and in order○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Some coaches don’t take time to explore with the client○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Some coaches ask the same questions over and over again●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why the coach needs to be self-aware●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The coach’s needs:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To be comfortable with ambiguity○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To allow the client to choose whether to act or not to act○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To get feedback●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why the focus of the session has to stay on the client●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Regarding the language of coaching, the coach should use open-ended questions and not fall into assumptions●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The client’s model of the world, which is the way our socialization gives us an interpretive language to understand●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Listening for the essence of what the client says and presents●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tijen’s take on note-taking during a coaching session●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why the coach’s expressive language must match the clientsResources:Genco CoachingJoin Meg every Wednesday at 9:00 am CT/10:00 am ET for Facebook Live on the STaR Coach page:&nbsp;Facebook: STaRCoachShow&nbsp;&nbsp;

We’re addressing the important topic of appreciation in the workplace. When appreciation is done well, it happens in all-around ways at all levels in an organization. Today’s show is packed with helpful information, so join us to learn more!Paul White is a psychologist, speaker, and international leadership trainer. He knows how to make work relationships work well. His company, Appreciation at Work, provides training resources for corporations, medical facilities, schools, non-profits, government agencies, colleges, and universities, operating in over 60 countries. Paul is the co-author of The Five Languages of Appreciation with Gary Chapman. The book has been recently updated and has sold over 500,000 copies. Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Paul became interested in the topic of appreciation in the workplace●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The importance of appreciation for leaders and coaches of leaders●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Paul and Gary identified the five languages of appreciation at work●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The importance of specific actions within the language of appreciation●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The five languages of appreciation:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Words of affirmation--genuine ways to affirm someone’s worth/value○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Quality time--giving full attention to someone○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acts of service--doing small things to help someone reach their goals○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tangible gifts--small things involved in getting to know a person○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Physical touch--appropriate connectedness for the workplace●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The difference between appreciation and recognition--they aren’t the same!●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Connecting and appreciating people while working remotely:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be proactive in reaching out to others○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Give people tools for dealing with anxiety●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to discern someone’s appreciation language●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to see “blind spots” when it comes to the language of appreciationResources:Book: The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People by Gary Chapman and Paul WhiteAppreciation AtworkJoin Meg every Wednesday in the STaR Coach FB page for Wednesday’s Wisdom at 9 am CT/10 am ET.

Today’s show looks through a different lens to bring a different perspective to an essential element of a coaching practice. My guest shares considerations in bringing back the human element to the workplace through spiritual intelligence.Amy Lynn Durham is a UC Berkeley Certified Executive Coach and Emotional Intelligence Practitioner who has spent years in the corporate world, successfully managing hundreds of employees for private- and publicly-traded companies. She is often referred to as a Corporate Mystic, due to her unique ability to provide Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) to energize and transform the workplace. Today’s show gives you specific examples of what you can do to bring the human spirit into the workplace.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amy’s journey from the corporate world to a space of greater creativity●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The results that Amy saw from putting her philosophy into practice●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amy’s work today with Create Magic at Work●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The difference in IQ (what I think), EQ (what I feel), and SQ (what I am)---and why spiritual intelligence is superior to the other forms●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Amy helps clients tap into their spiritual intelligence by bringing gratefulness into team meetings and allowing people to share their intentions through exercises●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tools Amy uses with leaders and coaches to improve SQ:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Word destroying and word reshaping exercises○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ways to trust your own intuition●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Responses Amy has received from organizations about her work●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How COVID-19 has affected corporate America with a “system shakeup”●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Amy got clarity in the cutthroat world of corporate competition, learning to bring her “full self” to the workplace and risk being seen●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Amy uses her “In Ten Years” exercise with clients●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why we have to have courage and vulnerability to try something new, which is the first baby step to bring heart and human connection to the workplaceResources:Create Magic At WorkBook: Create Magic At Work: Practical Tools To Ignite Human Connection

Today’s show is about clarity in your business and making the tough decisions that will bring you success. It’s time to think about your business in a very different way! Join us to learn more!Crista Grasso is a serial entrepreneur with several different businesses under her belt. She continues to be an accessory brand owner in addition to the work she does in organizations and on her own as an international lean business consultant and coach. Today, she shares her Lean Out method to help businesses create sustainable, flexible businesses that allow us to be true to our calling. Crista is known as the “Business Optimizer,” and she has the ability to cut through the noise and optimize the core values that will grow and scale your business for maximum impact. Crista specializes in helping business owners focus on the most important things right now.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Crista’s long and winding journey to where she is today●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Crista realized the need to scale her business to survive●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How she developed her Lean Out method of “more value/less waste” and applied it to her business●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to build a lean business:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Get super clear on what matters most---and get rid of the rest○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Create a vision of what you want your business to be○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Set shorter-term goals for the next 90 days●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The four pillars of Crista’s Lean Out method: context, clarity, commitment, and Kaizen●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to function in the interest of being lean●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Crista’s CHUCK technique: “What are you going to cut, hold, change, and keep?”●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why it’s hard to say NO and cut things out●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why we need to beware of saying YES to all the things in the beginning and build our “saying NO” muscle●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Crista works with clients with her programs, one-on-one coaching, and mastermind groupsResources:Connect with Crista:&nbsp;Lean Out Method&nbsp;&nbsp;Join Meg’s FB Live Discussion, every Wednesday at 9:00 am CT/10:00 am ET on the STaR Coach FB page&nbsp;&nbsp;

Our tendency is to be short-sighted when it comes to coaching, not realizing what’s going on around the world in our field. It’s important that we broaden our view to get a global perspective on the advancement of coaching. Today’s show will give us a better understanding of how coaching continues to extend across the globe to create impact and build culture. Leila Rezaiguia is an internationally known executive coach who is head of the Academy of Executive Coaching. She’s deeply passionate about empowering leaders and regularly works with teams worldwide to help them develop the confidence to achieve success in their careers. Leila has specialized for over 18 years in mental toughness training, peak performance coaching, and imposter syndrome and is committed to helping her clients develop a healthy mindset. Leila started her career as a human development professional, and she now works with organizations in Dubai. In today’s show, we’ll talk about how the Middle East is embracing coaching and how Leila works with organizations to bring more coaching to the region. Leila has international experience in many different industries and is trilingual, coaching clients in English, French, and Arabic. We’ll focus on what motivates companies to bring in coaches, how they use internal and external coaches, and how to build a brand.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leila’s road to coaching and how she came to where she is today●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The escalation of coaching in the Middle East during the last ten years●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The need for education and awareness in organizations about the difference between executive coaching and life coaching●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Characteristics of executive coaching and how it addresses the challenges in organizations●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Leila commits to understanding her clients’ needs and fitting her coaching into them●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Leila works with organizations to train their leaders and internal coaches--and is seeing the enormous impact●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What Leila notices about coaching trends in organizations regarding certifications and credentials●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What Leila sees as the benefits for organizations in creating coaching cultures●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The trend in the Middle East for organizations to train internal coaches but still relying on external coaches for the specific needs of senior leadership●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What organizations are looking for in external coaches: corporate experience, credentials, and results●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The value in branding and becoming visible and how they go hand in hand●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why coaches need to ask their clients, “Where do you want to be known?” and “What do you want to be known for?”●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leila’s advice about how to raise your visibility●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Parting words from Leila: “Be authentic. It’s about who you are. Clients are smart enough to notice when you’re overselling and not being authentic.”Resources:LinkedIn Leila Kompass ConsultancyAoEC UAE Instagram Kompass Consultancy <a...

How are you vibrating in the world? Are you vibrating at a low level, just struggling to survive, or are you at a high level, thriving in flow and ease? Today’s show focuses on your awareness of your energy flow as you work with your clients. Join us to learn more!Kami Guildner believes that women’s voices matter. She’s a storyteller, connector, and business coach for women. She’s the founder of Extraordinary Women Radio, a podcast featuring wildly successful women making an impact in the world. Kami has been featured as a guest across many media platforms, and she’s the author of Firedancer. We’ll learn a lot from Kami today, including what she calls the “R Factor.” Listen and increase your awareness of the four components of the R Factor and your impact on the world. Even though Kami’s focus is on her work with women, our conversation today is beneficial to all genders, because Kami points out that she works with many smart men.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kami’s journey story of how she came to where she is today●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Finding clarity in the transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The R Factor: How we resonate at high vibrations vs. low vibrations:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mindset: What stories are playing in my head?○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Body set: How do I feel physically and energetically?○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Spirit: How is my alignment to my purpose?○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Community: Who surrounds me?●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The importance of being intentional in shifting the patterns in our lives●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why naming your fear is the first step in shifting your patterns●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How tuning into the R Factor helps someone connect with their community●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How clients use the R Factor to impact their businesses around money and abundance●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The value of the inner work to make breakthroughs to new levels●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The first place to start is with daily check-ins with your R Factor components●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kami’s event, Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, November 5-7; it’s virtual this year, so see resources below for a discount linkResources:Connect with Kami:&nbsp;Kami Guildner Find Kami Guildner Coaching on Facebook or @KamiGuildner on Instagram and TwitterGet your ticket to Extraordinary Women Ignite with a $50.00 STaR Coach DiscountUse code: StarCoaching to get $50 off your ticketBook reference: It’s Not Your Money by Tosha SiIverJoin Meg for Wednesday’s Wisdom every week on the STaR Coach FB page at 9 am CT/10 am ET

Today’s show will help you make more money in your business! Isn’t that what we all want? Join us to learn more about increasing your financial fitness by creating a business plan.Tracey Bissett is a financial coach on a mission to redefine the world’s economic future by increasing the financial literacy of entrepreneurs just like you and me. Tracey has over 20 years’ experience in the financial industry, so she has the skills to help us best flex our financial muscles. She is the founder, President, and Chief Financial Fitness Trainer at Bissett Financial Fitness, Inc. Tracey helps her clients understand and improve their financial fitness levels to increase their confidence and clarity as business owners. In addition to owning her business, Tracey is a professor at Centennial College’s School of Business, and she’s a regular speaker at engagements to increase financial fitness awareness.Show Highlights:How Tracey realized her early passion around finances and entrepreneurshipTo get started with your business plan, test the market to make sure your product will sellHow to get clarity around your ideal customer:Who do I want to help?What problem can I solve?How to explore the market with focus groups and surveysHow to use pricing exercises to see if you can make money on your endeavor, considering your product/service costs, time, and overhead expensesWhy Tracey says most business owners undervalue and underprice what they sellTracey’s suggestions to increase income, freedom, and flexibility as an entrepreneurDon’t be afraid to get advisors to help with bookkeeping, accounting, and other tasksConsider hiring a business coach to help you figure things out faster and smarterTracey’s tips:Have a regular time to review financial results, either weekly or monthlyDon’t beat yourself up about mistakes. Move on!Don’t commingle personal and business financesBe kind to yourself and patientResources:Find Tracey: www.bissettfinancialfitness.comFind BissetFinFit on most social media platforms.Tracey’s giveaway, the Money Meeting Agenda, can be found at:&nbsp;www.cashcoach.bizFind templates for your business plan:&nbsp;https://www.bdc.ca/Join Meg Live for Wednesday’s Wisdom each week at 9 am CT/10 am ET on the STaR Coach FB page.

It’s here! The 200th episode of the STaR Coach Show! I’m thrilled and honored to have covered such informative content with the amazing guests we have featured on the show. This milestone episode is a compilation of thoughts from seasoned coaches about what they wished they had known when they first began as a coach. The responses are varied and value-packed, and I hope you enjoy these coaching insights.&nbsp;Show Highlights:These coaches were asked: “What do you know now that you wish you had known when you first started coaching?”Meg Mann, MCC, and co-owner of Clarity Professional Development shares two specific concepts:Go on the coaching journey with the client to help them get clear on what they truly want.Enjoy being a co-discoverer and co-explorer with the client as a travel companion with an open mind.&nbsp;Dr. Renee Moorefield, MCC, and CEO of Wisdom Works shares the following:The upfront goal or problem of the client that’s most obvious really isn’t it. There is usually a deeper goal, aspiration, challenge, or need, and it’s often something around meaning and purpose in life and work.Rick Tamlyn, MCC of The Bigger Game and Produce You, shares the following:Instead of performance anxiety in wondering if I, the coach, am doing a “good job,” I should be committed to my client’s dream for their life.&nbsp;Andrew Bennett, TEDx and keynote speaker and executive coach, shares about his self-awareness:Coaches need to put aside their ego and fear of rejection to be self-differentiating in their coaching conversations.&nbsp;Alison Hendren, CEO, and founder of Coaching Out of the Box shares the following:Coaches aren’t responsible for solving problems for their clients, but they should support the client in finding their way.&nbsp;Jean Oplinger, MCC, Insights facilitator, Master Personal Brand Strategist, and Gallup Strengths Coach shares the following:A coach should follow their passions, values, and strengths, but should “go narrow and deep” into the specialty that mirrors that passion.Kathleen Stinnett, MCC, principal, and founder of FutureLaunch shares the following:Be bold and true to yourself in discerning what kind of clients you want to work with because you will invest essential and critical work with that person over time.Ilene Schaffer, Positive Psychology specialist and creator of Mindful Stepping echoes the importance of being true to yourself:Having a health action and a connection action for your clients (and yourself!) is extremely important. Help the client identify how they will pursue these actions from session to session.&nbsp;Dr. Ann Deaton has more to add about being true to yourself and your values:A coach should listen to the advice of others, but be discerning and do a “gut check” to determine the approach that works best for them.&nbsp;Mary Henderson, personal branding and social selling specialist, adds the following:Don’t believe everything you see on social media! Notice the red flag when you try to follow what everyone else is doing, and step into the genius zone of YOUR skills.Terri Levine from Heartpreneur.com adds the following:A consulting skill set may be a better fit than coaching, because you can give strategy and advice that guarantee results for your client.&nbsp;Teresa Pool, MCC from Transitions for Business, adds the following important insight:A coach starting out should...

I’m excited to bring you this episode because it means we are almost to 200! We have created helpful content full of expert advice and practical resources to enhance and grow your coaching business. Today’s show is another one in that line. Get ready to challenge your thinking and shift your perspective with today’s guest.Chris Kenney is a High-Ticket Sales Mastery Mentor. His focus is on teaching entrepreneurs how to break their money rules to master high-ticket sales, rapidly accelerate their income, and live lives of uncommon freedom and choice. Chris was the keynote speaker at the All Texas Retreat last year, and he did a delightful job in bringing his message to that audience. In today’s show, we’ll talk about sales and marketing, but we will focus on viewing it through a different lens. Chris will also share the proven model he uses in his seven-figure coaching business.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What brought Chris to the place he is today●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chris’ coaching journey: from Mary Kay consultants to women entrepreneurs to coaches●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Chris works with coaches to help them target their niche and market their message to attract clients●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why an introvert has a distinct advantage in selling●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why your message has to be sound from start to finish●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to learn the skill set to market and message yourself so people compare you to something higher level●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Two models for scaling your coaching practice:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;High volume, low investment○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Low volume, high investment (the fastest way to grow!)●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why it makes all the difference to be “interested,” not “interesting”●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to get people to see your value through questions●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why you can’t make the scale about money: “Be committed to service, not attached to the money.”●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chris’ THINK model for creating what he wants through manifestation:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;T-Think about what you want○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;H-Have a clear description of what you want○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I-Insert gratitude○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;N-Notice what shows up○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;K-Keep moving in faith●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The new perspective we should have about what “shows up” for us●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What we need to know about selling: the client’s seen problem, an unseen problem, and the solution●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Final advice from Chris: “Stop selling the solution to the seen problem, but ask better questions to reveal the unseen problem and sell the solution to that.”Resources:Connect with Chris on Facebook in the Sales Mastery Inner Circle. There is new, free content every Thursday!&nbsp;&nbsp;Chris’ website:&nbsp;Chris Kenney Coaching&nbsp;Join Meg live every Wednesday at 9 am CT/10 am ET on Facebook: STaRCoachShow&nbsp;

Our goal each week is to enhance your life and business as a coach. Today’s guest is full of warmth, generosity, and social responsibility, and I’m grateful to introduce him to you.Mel Leow is a Master Certified Coach. He is sharing the impact that coaching has had on his business, family, and views on social responsibility around the world. Mel is transparent, open, and authentic about the highs and lows of his coaching business, what motivated him into coaching, and what motivates him to help social entrepreneurs to impact the world and make a difference. Mel is an internationally acclaimed leadership and life coach, speaker, and trainer who engages with individuals and teams to uncover their personal and professional potential and align with their inner purpose and desires. Mel believes he exists to empower the next generation of leaders and catalysts to live and be brave.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mel’s journey story from the marketing world to coaching●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Mel gained traction in his early coaching career●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Mel applied coaching skills to his leadership style through active listening●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Mel’s children noticed the changes as he lived out his coaching principles●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Mel transitioned into coaching as a full-time career●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The story of Mel’s friend who experienced a huge transformation through coaching●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Mel’s coaching work in Asia goes across borders all over the world●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Mel helps the visually impaired through his coaching work in Africa●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mel’s transformative work in India in a social enterprise school with African students●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mel’s mission to bring coaching to the ends of the world, equipping 10,000 coaches to impact 10 million people●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What it means to live out coaching as a lifestyle●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The ripple effect of the coaching impact●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Important considerations for living out coaching as a lifestyle with the important people in our lives and on social media platforms●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mel’s new book: Engage: How To Stop Living In Default And Start Living The Life You DesireResources:Connect with Mel and learn more about his work:I Am CatalystAPI CoachingLinkedinTwitter: Life Coach MelJoin Meg every Wednesday at 9:00 am CT/10:00 am ET on the STaR Coach FB page for all things coaching. Bring your questions!&nbsp;Facebook: STaRCoachShow

In building any business, you will stumble upon times of stagnation when you don’t know the next steps to take. You might still feel the passion and vision for what you want to accomplish, but you know that something is missing. Today’s guest has the answers for you with his practical business-building tools that are easy to implement today. Pull your business out of the doldrums and join us to learn more!Adam Carroll is a speaker, author, mentor, and host of the Build a Bigger LIfe podcast. Adam has been working for years to help people make the most of their money to recover from debt and thrive in business. Business-building strategies can benefit you no matter where you fall between being a novice business owner or a seasoned veteran. You can get Adam’s tips and strategies on a daily basis by following his YouTube channel.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adam’s journey that brought him to the place he is today●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Adam shared his passionate message through his book and interactive program for high school students in the early 2000’s●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Adam made the decision around 2014 to change the way he made a living to be at home more●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Adam pivoted to doing life building and personal growth retreats in cool destinations●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The starting point for business building: “Get out there and share your knowledge.”●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to begin your speaking career: What would you love to talk about?●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to use speaking as a business-building tool:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Focus on storytelling○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have three titles and session descriptions in your pocket at all times○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With every speaking opportunity, promote your “tripwire” product to grab leads○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Watch and study the techniques and delivery of speakers who inspire you●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to use networking POWER (Promoting Opportunities While Establishing Relationships) as a business-building tool:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Create a POWER 100 list of people who like, love, and respect you○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Don’t underestimate being in your own community and creating your network there●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to use content creation as a business-building tool:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use mind mapping techniques to structure your content in compressed time●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The importance of your team in business buildingResources:Website: Adam CorrollPodcast: Build A Bigger LifeYouTube: Adam Carroll SpeakerLinkedIn: Adam CarrollWednesday’s Wisdom 10 am ET/9 am CT on STaR Coach FB Page

Having sustainable, profitable, healthy businesses helps us show up better with our clients. You can focus on your coaching skills if you aren’t stressed out about paying the bills. Want to learn more? Join us for today’s show.Ursula Pottinga is the co-founder of BEabove Leadership and the co-developer and leader of a popular program for advanced coaches around the neuroscience of coaching. In today’s show, we are talking about the neuroscience of prosperity, which is Ursula’s focus as the president of Profound Growth, where she works with people around topics of prosperity and legacy. We’ll look at how we bring those two concepts together to create the kind of business we want to have. Ursula also shares how to prime the brain, manifest what you want, and put in the work to reach the prosperity you want. Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The starting point of neuroscience for prosperity: “the user’s manual for the human brain”●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What prosperity is●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The first step in prosperity is clarity in your vision and dream●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How form and experience factor into prosperity●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to identify the emotion underneath the form●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why we get distracted by titles and labels●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How we prime our brain for prosperity with RAS (reticular activation system)●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to increase your brain’s focus on what you want●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why you can’t just push away the brain’s attention on what you don’t want●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How we create pathways in the brain through deep, personal relevance●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How being worried and anxious keeps us from making clear and sound decisions●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why you shouldn’t build a coaching practice through scarcity--because of how your mirror neurons function●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An overview of services offered by BEabove LeadershipResources:Profound GrowthBE above Leadership

The STaR Coach Show is always about strengthening your skills, competencies, and confidence in your coaching career. As you look to minimize the barriers and maximize your success, your mindset and your “inner game” are far more critical than any system or process. Join us to find out more in today’s show!Barry Magliarditi is an award-winning coach and the founder and director of The Game Changers. He was chosen as Australian Coach of the Year for the 2016 Invia Innovation and Excellence in Business Coaching in Australia. Barry learned quickly that his inner game is the key to creating tangible and sustainable results in his outer game. In today’s show, we’ll explore his journey for valuable lessons learned. Since starting his coaching business, Barry has assisted business owners in creating amazing results, sometimes tripling and quadrupling their growth. Barry is a Peak Performance Coach based in Perth, Australia, who helps facilitate sustainable, heart-based change for his clients.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Barry’s path to success on his coaching journey●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Barry’s goals backfired, propelling him into the coaching industry●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite his good intentions, Barry endured bankruptcy and a failed marriage before finding unimaginable success●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why Barry wanted to help others avoid the same pain and mistakes that he endured●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Barry uses The Game Changers to help other business owners get exactly what he wanted years ago as a business owner●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Barry’s business runs without his daily involvement and now gives him the free time he wanted all along●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The reality that our personal problems are expressed as our business problems●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why your framework of mindset is more important than any business systems and strategies●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Barry’s end-game goals that have now been realized●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Barry’s tips:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Just do it--Don’t wait--”Others are waiting to hear your message.”○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leverage your value--Be clear--”If people pay, they’ll pay attention.”○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Embrace the energetic exchange--The market reflects you--”Be willing to charge for your services at least the amount you’re paying for coaching.”●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overcoming barriers regarding value and moneyResources:Email: [email protected]: The Game Changers

Today’s show has top-notch information about maximizing your coaching skills. My energizing and enlightening guest explores authenticity, the strength of your personal brand, and tapping into your purpose. Join us to learn more!Mary Henderson is an internationally-recognized personal branding and social selling specialist. She brings 20 years of experience in building seven- and eight-figure businesses. Today’s show focuses on her personal branding methodology, an algorithm that can define a person’s uniqueness, passion, values, and expertise. Mary has a background in technology, and she shares her incredible journey of self-awareness to discover her passion and purpose. Her personal journey is very much a part of the work she does with business owners to create their authentic personal brand. We’ll discuss our natural state and how it is reflected in our authentic brand. Mary thrives on helping people fulfill their dreams through her compassionate, heart-centered approach, and I’m excited to introduce her to you!Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Mary’s journey unfolded, beginning with a pivotal moment of realization in 2011 that began to change her life●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The events that followed in defining Mary at her true core●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Mary discovered how she could merge her three passions: sales, building digital businesses, and personal branding●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How she started her business in 2015 as a full-time coach/consultant●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why we are tempted to discount our natural genius skills●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What is important about authenticity●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to help clients clear away the fog to find their authentic state●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Mary’s holistic view impacts her coaching process●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why Mary asks clients, “What problem can you solve effortlessly?” to help them find their flow●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mary’s advice about bringing your authentic brand forward and designing their methodology●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why your authenticity has to be trustable and believable●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How you can connect with your ideal client with consistency●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The power of micro-niching: “Be clear about the problem you can solve and who needs that problem solved.”●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why your personal brand needs one clear sentence that states what you do, who you serve, and what you promise●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mary’s transition from Facebook to LinkedIn---and the knowledge that came with it●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mary’s parting advice: “If you’re not moving forward in your business, there’s nothing wrong with you and your specialization. The starting point is to understand yourself, your values, and what’s natural to you.”Resources:Website: Mary Henderson CoachingEmail: [email protected]: Mary Henderson CoachingFacebook: Mary Henderson CoachInstagram: Mary Henderson Coaching

Last week’s show was about growing your online presence with a website, and today’s show builds on that momentum. The truth is that you have to be visible online for your potential clients to find you, and that has never been more relevant than it is in today’s coronavirus pandemic. Having an online presence does NOT mean that you are doomed to spend hours each day on social media sites. Join us to learn more about maximizing your online presence and leveraging the available resources to build your coaching business.Debbie Peck has been an online marketer since 1999, as well as being a marketing coach and consultant. She also owns a digital marketing agency that helps people set up courses and funnels and facilitates launches and launch strategies to bring in business. She is currently in her home country of Canada, but she lives the freedom lifestyle as a digital nomad, traveling the world to do her business from anywhere--when COVID-19 isn’t restricting travel. In today’s show, Debbie shares how we can use her strategies to bring in leads online and maximize our online presence.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have ways to connect online in 2020 that were never before available●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Steps to maximize your online presence:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be visible■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Set profiles to make it obvious what you do and where people can find you■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Send the same message across all platforms■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Attend networking events and make appearances○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have automated systems set up so people can connect with you■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use funnels to move people along in the sales process■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use automated emails to enhance your credibility■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start with what you need right now---and expand later○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Communicate■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Your email list is the biggest asset in your online business■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be clear about your call-to-action■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Don’t do “billboard” ads, but focus on collecting the lead○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Follow up■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When someone opts in, have at least five emails ready to go■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Don’t send out “fluff,” but make it important information●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to adapt your online content to current clients’ needs●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Final thoughts from Debbie: “We’ve been forced to do things online that we didn’t think possible a short time ago, so we see what can be done. Networking online is the same as networking offline; follow the rules of being respectful, giving your clients valuable stuff, and building relationships.”●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An overview of the services Debbie offers through her digital agencyResources:Debbie Peck DigitalMentioned in today’s show:&nbsp;MinichatMailchimp

With the challenges we currently face in our world, the quality of resilience is more important than ever. No matter what your role or position, cultivating resilience is essential. If you want more resilience in your life, then don’t miss today’s show!Pegah Kadkhodaian is the owner of PK Coaching. She’s a renowned speaker, international trainer, and resilience expert who believes wholeheartedly in the transformative nature of resilience. Pegah is bringing her 7 Pillars of Radical Resilience to us so we can better understand how to rise up, take care of ourselves, and nurture the resilience within us. Pegah’s own mastery of resilience began with the powerful women who raised her: a mother who left revolution-torn Iran when Pegah was three, and an aunt who endured political imprisonment and unspeakable loss. Pegah witnessed the strength of these women who gifted her with the extraordinary ability to nurture thriving out of hardship. Pegah has continued to explore the power of thoughts as a Master Practitioner and Certified Trainer of Neurolinguistic Programming, Hypnotherapy, and Mental and Emotional Release Therapy. Pegah works with individuals in coaching, teaches at corporate events and universities, leads wellness retreats, and hosts the brand-new podcast, Radical Resilience, The Podcast. Her joy is to help clients find the power of radical resilience, to harness and hone it, and to learn to call it their own.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How resilience applies perfectly in the face of a global pandemic●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pegah’s definition of resilience: “Having an inner sense of self-awareness, congruence, and absolute unshakeable calm that no matter what the world throws at you, you are unstoppable”●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seven Pillars of Radical Resilience:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Radical self-care: Take care of yourself mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Healing the heart: Take time to heal the inner child, wounds, and traumas○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Learn unconditional acceptance: Say YES to everything, even when it’s uncertain and uncomfortable○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reclaim your identity: Uncover your bigger purpose and true essential self○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cultivate connection and community: Have a tribe of people who support you, help you, and are aligned with you○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cultivate creativity: Continually expand your creations in the world○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Make joy a daily spiritual practice: Tap into the things that bring you pleasure and make you feel alive●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The goal of the seven pillars is “to make a well-rounded, harmonious, self-aware, blessed human being”●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How the deep pain of life helps wake us up to who we are and return us to center●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How mindset fits into the framework of radical resilience●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pegah’s Empowering Paradigms (there are ten in all, but three are especially relevant to the pandemic):○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Honor and acknowledge that everyone has their own model of the world○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seek to understand before you’re understood○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recognize that flexibility expands possibility●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pegah’s last words to coaches: “Do your own work first.”Resources:■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Coach Pegah■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FB Page Coach Pegah■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a...

Coaching can help us be more respectful of one another and curious about others’ experiences. Coaching can help transform our world into a more prosperous, loving, and connected place for individuals and organizations. In this time of global pandemic, the question is, “What can we do to increase awareness and help small businesses grow and thrive?”Patrick Frazier is an executive coach who brings clients more than 35 years’ experience as a business executive in the technology, banking, and transportation industries. He has served as vice president of operations, director of systems development, and executive coach on high growth company leadership teams. Pat understands how to create award-winning results and cultures. He guides company executives in finding and keeping A-players, getting the right people in the right seats, developing and putting an actionable strategic plan in place, and having the discipline to execute and hit milestones. Pat’s business is The Coaching Authority. You’ll be amazed at the nuggets of information in this interview as Patrick shares Seven Attributes of Agile Growth.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Observations from working with small to medium-sized businesses: 95% fail to scale up, and 80% fail due to poor execution●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Patrick’s passion is to help small businesses beat the odds and discover and develop potential, so leaders have the right tools to succeed●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How we can stack the odds in favor of small businesses to succeed●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seven Attributes of Agile Growth:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leadership■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leaders have to be well-balanced and the best version of themselves○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strategy■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You should be able to state in a simple sentence what it is that makes your business unique and different○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Customers■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Who is your ideal customer? What is your promise to them?○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Execution■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What are your priorities, metrics, and communication rhythms?○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do you have enough to fuel your growth?○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;People■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;People are the heartbeat of any business. Assess your staff regularly and coach them daily to attract, retain, and develop the best (and let go of the rest!)○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Systems■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use processes that are repeatable and scalable. (Think of the acronym, SYSTEM--”Saves you stress, time, and money.”)●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Patrick shares other concepts to pay attention to so you can be a company that WINSResources:Website: The Coaching AuthorityFree 7 Attributes of Agile Growth assessment: Text: Getacoach to 31996Free 3-minute coaching session: MeetCoach to 31996Email: [email protected] Name@CoachFrazierLinked In Contact/NamePatrick Frazier See Profile on LinkedINThe Coaching AuthorityThe Inside Advantage by Dave Conti<a...

With every week’s show, I hope to provide a valuable takeaway for you. My desire is that you’ll find a helpful perspective to apply to your coaching skills, coaching business, and leadership style. Today’s show follows that same pattern as we look at the limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviors that keep us from properly valuing our skills, products, and services. Reese Evans is a Master Manifestation + Abundance Coach and creator of the YES SUPPLY METHOD. Reese is on a mission to teach the world the power of the subconscious mind and the universal laws to create the life you were meant to live. Reese is going to share about her journey and how she was led to the place she finds herself today. Through her path from a job in which she wasn’t happy, she went to create a multiple six-figure company where she can bring coaching forward and teach others her method, which has an amazing ripple effect. Reese will talk about the sabotage we engage in with our mind chatter regarding the sales conversation. We start there, but we branch into other rich topics for you to consider asking a client to work with you. Show Highlights:&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reese’s story of landing in the coaching profession: from an unhappy job situation to the video blog for entrepreneurs that created a community●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reese’s tips about blogging:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Look to solve a big problem○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Know your audience and be intentional about your message●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why launching small is the way to go●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Reese started coaching people who reached out to her because of her blog●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How a growth mindset helped Reese to overcome obstacles and accomplish her goals●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Reese empowers clients with their mindset and personal identity first---and THEN tackles their behaviors●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The difference between being a coach and a consultant●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Problem #1: The societal programming that self-sabotages the sale (“When did we decide that selling is bad?”)●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The mind shift that needs to happen to ask someone to invest in you●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Look at allowing someoner to invest in you as a gift or service to them●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Problem #2: Entrepreneurs haven’t truly fallen in love with their product or service●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Things to say to encourage people to work with you:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ask about their goals and obstacles○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Show them how you can help them●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Realize that whatever you charge will be insignificant to the amount of value that the client will get●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Be an example of what can happen when good people get money. Use that money to invest in programs and certifications that allow you to empower more people.”Resources:Reese’s website:&nbsp;Yes SupplyTwitter: Yes SupplyFacebook: Yes SupplyJoin us for Wednesday’s Wisdom:&nbsp;Facebook: STaRCoachShow&nbsp;&nbsp;

One of my goals for SCS is to bring more confidence and competence to you as you develop the skills and tools that add brilliance to your coaching journey. Today’s show highlights the value of a global community of actively participating coaches.My guests are Josh Lissauer and George Nuthu, global co-leaders of the ICF’s Ethics Community of Practice. We’ll talk about how you can access valuable resources and learn how the umbrella of ethics affects how we conduct ourselves with sensitivity to cultural differences, maintaining privacy, and showing authentic truth in who we are. We’ll also talk about the benefits of belonging to a global community with specific standards and why we need to understand the code of ethics.George Nuthu joins us today from Africa. He has volunteered with committees and organizations within the ICF as a global volunteer and consultant. George is a leadership development coach whose mission is to inspire and influence leaders to discover their potential, passion, and performance so their teams can deliver the highest productivity and profitability.Josh Lissauer is a certified professional coach whose focus is to serve and support the global community in career and life transitions. Josh volunteers at the Long Island ICF chapter.Show Highlights: ●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The background of the ICF Communities of Practice and the resources available for coaches●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How George became a volunteer and then a leader in the Ethics Community of Practice●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What George gained in meeting with coaches from all over the world●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From Josh: how ethics support the coaching industry with standards, guidelines, and procedures●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The value of ethics in providing guidelines for how we should behave as professionals●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How ethics standards are relevant in today’s world of online interaction●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How ethics share values with the ICF’s core competencies●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The confusion when coaches identify themselves incorrectly as “ICF-certified”●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How a coach can post an ethics question (or find an answer to a question) on the ICF global websiteResources:Where to find Communities of PracticeConnect with GeorgeConnect with Josh

As coaches, we know how essential it is to build relationships and work one-on-one with our clients. One way to step up your game and get your message across is through public speaking engagements. Speaking to a crowd maximizes your influence far beyond the one-one-one platform. Another benefit of speaking publicly is attracting clients who want to work with you. Join us to learn more!Anthony Lee is the founder of the Heroic Voice Academy, a communications training company. He’s an expert in preparing clients for high-stakes presentations like conference keynotes or the coveted TEDx presentations, where you want to capture and enthrall an audience in under 18 minutes. The specialties of the Heroic Voice Academy include conference training, investor presentations, and media interviews. Their clients have made significant impact in areas like animal welfare, employee experience, entrepreneur education, mental health, and the future of food. You’ll hear Anthony’s desire to make the world a better place and work with organizations that make a difference. The Heroic Voice Academy offers presentation training programs, executive communication training, and coaching/event production consulting. Anthony offers a free download for SCS listeners to help us have strong communication; see Resources for this episode for more information.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The story of how Anthony came to where he is today●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Heroic Voice Academy prepares leaders for their most important conversations●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How an opportunity to speak on stage is a chance to get a lot of information across to your audience in a short amount of time●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Anthony’s “Three V’s” message:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Their vision: Where are they going?○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Their values: What do they care about?○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Their vow: How can I count on them?●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The importance of coaches knowing how to engage with others●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to apply Anthony’s 3V message to the work of coaching●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What poor presenters fail to do●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Anthony’s connection triangle for presenters●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How expertise and passion help you connect with your audience●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why relatability and empathy help you make a connection●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The role of storytelling in making connections●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What coaches need to know about connecting through speaking●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The need to curate information and engage with your audience●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to prepare a long-form keynote by having a well-prepared short-form keynote●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Key questions that a leader needs to answer in any presentation●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Anthony’s free download on how to construct your message●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Anthony’s final words of wisdom for coaches:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charge full price and accept multiple currencies○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Find clients with a vision○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Find clients who bring out your bestResources:Product Giveaway - Slideshare "How to Deliver a TownHall Presentation"&nbsp;Other offerings on Anthony’s website: &nbsp;Heroic VoiceJOIN US for WEDNESDAY’S WISDOM FB LIVE at 9 am CT/10 am ET on the STaR Coach Show page<a...

I’ve been busy setting up interviews for summer episodes, and I’m so excited about what’s coming your way! As I’m setting up a new website for my business, I’m doing a lot of writing, which makes today’s show extremely timely and relevant. How do you feel about the copy on your website? Does it attract the clients you want? Join us as we discuss all things copywriting!Megan Kachigan is the owner of Megan Kachigan Copywriting. She creates content for coaches that generates revenue and optimizes automation. In today’s show, Megan talks about the importance of writing content in such a way that readers turn into clients. She’ll share five key elements of compelling copywriting, how you can access free templates for writing content, and what to expect should you choose to work with a copywriter. Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Copywriting 101: What is copywriting all about?●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How copywriting for coaches can help with websites, emails, automated sales pages, and Facebook ads●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Five essentials for creating content:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use a juicy hook or headline to get readers’ attention■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Know your audience, their pain points, and their motivation so you can meet them where they are■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overcome the fear of being too specific with your niche○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Create an emotional connection ■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tell a story to illustrate a problem and a solution that you can provide for them○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Offer them proof of your work■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use testimonials, case studies, graphs, and statistics to remove doubt○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tell the benefits and features of working with you■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Highlight both tangible and intangible benefits■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cite the results you’ve gotten for other clients○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have a clear call to action (CTA)■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be a leader and ask the reader to take the next step with you●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why simplicity, authenticity, and clarity are important in all of your content●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What it’s like to work with a copywriter:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How different ranges and levels of services are offered, depending on what you need○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How the copywriter becomes an extension of you○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How a customized plan is developed for your businessResources:Megan’s website: Megan KachiganFree Content Templates available at Megan Kachigan: Free Content TemplatesJoin us for Wednesday’s Wisdom Facebook LIve at 9 am CT/10 am ET on the STaR Coach Show page at Facebook: STaRCoachShow&nbsp;

Here we go! Today’s episode is another informative show with creative ideas to consider as you settle into being a successful and profitable business owner. Mariana Ruiz is a certified business coach and consultant, international bestselling author, and the founder and CEO of The Impact Driven Entrepreneur. Her company is on a mission to transform coaches into thriving CEOs. We’ll talk about building a team for your business with a foundation for documenting each of your processes as you add new team members. We’ll walk through many options, so there will be plenty of food for thought and action steps to take to help your business grow and thrive. Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mariana’s journey into business●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Her motivation to impact coaches and consultants●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to think like a CEO:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Realize that PEOPLE grow businesses, and not just one person■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At some point, you will need a team○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start documenting your processes for everything■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Break down every task into basic steps○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consider how to train others to work for you, even interns■&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;They can learn from you while taking some of your workload●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Considerations in expanding your team by hiring a VA; make sure it’s someone who fits into your culture and is a type-A high achiever●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to handle references for potential new hires●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to get clear and ask the right questions in interviews●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The most important qualities to look for with your first hire or intern●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to direct and manage your people once they are hired●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The time and energy investment required to get your business where you want it to be●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The importance of YOUR brain management---get a coach!Resources:Impact Driven EntrepreneurSTaR Coach Listeners: Join me for Wednesday’s Wisdom on Facebook Live every Wednesday at 9:00 am CT on the STaR Coach Show page at Facebook: STaRCoachShow&nbsp;Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz

As always, we are focused on bringing you great content and shining it forward. In today’s show, we look at a different strength that can impact others significantly with a valuable perspective. Join us to learn more!Layne Booth is CEO and Business Growth Strategist of The Project Booth, a business consulting company that uses proven metrics and data to bring business owners to the next level in their business. Layne shares how we can strategically plan operations and actually get a visual road map of our forward movement in our business by making data-driven decisions. If this isn’t your forte, then you’ll be grateful that there are people like Layne who speak that language. Layne is passionate about being a guiding light for businesses and helping success-minded business owners eliminate their overwhelm by making good decisions. She also brings forward wisdom about straddling corporate America while starting your own business on the side. This show will be helpful for any of you who are in that place of transition to your own business on a full-time basis. Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Layne’s journey from corporate America to finding joy as an entrepreneur●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What lit Layne up with passion and purpose●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Layne began to question her 60-hour workweeks in the corporate world●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Balancing a corporate position while launching into an entrepreneurial journey●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Layne launched her business in 2017●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Layne knew it was time to go out on her own●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The financial structure to put in place ahead of launching out on your own●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why you should start with one client and focus on quick, high-impact wins●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to customize a plan to target your client’s struggles●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The importance of clarity coupled with creativity●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to build your core message around one tangible skill●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What to focus on to help clients leverage their business●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The ABCs of KPIs in your business: audit and analyze, tie it to the bottom line, and make clear and confident decisions●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leveraging your services for maximum profitability●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Layne’s advice for scaling your business: “Be clear about where you are now and where you want to be.”●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Layne’s business and what she does to help clients scale to the next millionResources:The Project BoothSTaR Coach Listeners:&nbsp;Join me for Wednesday’s Wisdom on Fb Live every Wednesday at 9:00 am CT on the STaR Coach Show page.

Today’s show covers a topic relevant to all aspects of coaching. If you’ve wondered about expanding into mastermind groups, or thought about how that would work for your coaching business, then this is a show you can’t miss.Ronan Leonard co-founded Trnsform to solve the biggest problem in business, which is how to increase trust. He has pivoted to focus on mid-sized businesses, helping identify underperforming strategies or new growth ideas. He’ll share tips on leveraging your business through different services we offer. We’ll discuss the benefits of mastermind groups, in which you transition from one-on-one coaching to coaching larger groups of people. Ronan brings much knowledge and creativity to our conversation, so join us to learn more.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Ronan became interested in masterminds after “stumbling around” in various professions●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How mastermind groups became Ronan’s sweet spot●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What a mastermind group is●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The most powerful aspect of a mastermind group●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How a mastermind differs from a course●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Important things to consider about a mastermind group●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why it’s OK to have specific expectations of your mastermind●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How the accountability factor shows up in a mastermind●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The necessary mindset for a successful mastermind●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why relationship building is the key●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Working on a mastermind group as part of our coaching service offerings●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What it means to leverage your business●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How we can get creative with our intellectual propertyResources:LinkedIn: Ronan LeonardWebsites:Ronan’s company websitecalendly.com/eccountability/return-on-intellect-discovery-call&nbsp;(Book a FREE strategy session)Twitter:&nbsp;Eccountability&nbsp;

We continue to explore the different skills that make us stronger as coaches. Today’s show is specific to the topic of organizational development. We’re discussing the way leaders can better engage with their talent and resources within an organization to increase productivity, motivation and collaboration.Dr. Edie Goldberg is president of E.L. Goldberg &amp; Associates, and she’s a nationally recognized expert in human resources, talent management strategies, and organizational effectiveness. She’s the co-author of the brand new book, The Inside Gig: How Sharing Untapped Talent Across Boundaries Unleashes Organizational Capacity. Edie earned her Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Albany, and she’s the recipient of HR People + Strategy’s Lifetime Achievement Award and a Fellow of the Society for Industrial &amp; Organizational Psychology.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Edie’s book serves many different audiences regarding many aspects of the coaching profession●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Edie came into the field of talent management●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Edie serves both companies and individuals●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Edie’s talent operating model to raise skill levels and help HR see the future●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The key for leaders to consider in bringing new talent to their companies is the need for agile learners●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The statistics: 67% of employees think learning and growth is important to their careers, and 97% say they will stay with a company that invests in their career●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to determine someone’s learning agility●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The problem: companies don’t know the talent they have under their roof already●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How managers become territorial about their people●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why companies are resistant to cross-company collaboration●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The benefits of working together to achieve optimal outcomes●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The principles in Edie’s book for building confidence and flexibility●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The foundation of Edie’s system is that projects can be done faster when people’s skills are matched with projectsResources:The Inside Gig: How Sharing Untapped Talent Across Boundaries Unleashes Organizational Capacity by Edie Goldberg and Kelley Steven-WaissLinkedin: Edie Goldberg Ph.D.E. L. Goldberg

I’m always excited to help you learn more about particular coaching niches. In today’s show, we learn more about agile coaching. Join us!Cherie Silas is a Master Certified Coach and a Scrum Alliance Certified Enterprise Coach. She has a strong desire to help people arrive at the place where they define success in their personal and professional lives. Her goal is to invest the experience and talents she has gathered through the years of learning into the people she hopes will become greater than she could ever dream of being. Cherie is committed to the profession of coaching and what coaching can bring forward. She is currently focused on training agile coaches in the art and discipline of professional coaching. Cherie is the founder and head coach of Tandem Coaching Academy, which is an affiliate program of Coaching4Today’sLeaders. It’s an ACTP program that is certified through the ICF. In today’s episode, we’ll explore what coaching can do in organizations, and what makes someone an agile coach.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cherie’s recent achievement as a Master Certified Coach●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What led Cherie into the coaching space●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What agile coaching is and how it helps organizations make sustainable change●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Five roles of the agile coach: consultant, teacher, mentor, facilitator, and coach●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How organizations learn about agile coaching●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The value of systems coaching●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The structure of an agile coaching system●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How agile coaching is changing the ways companies operate and do business●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to address the fear of change with a move to agile coaching●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The growth that goes into becoming an agile coach●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to learn more about agile coaching, which takes training and an investment of time, money, and practiceResources:Linkedin: Cherie SilasTandem Coaching AcademyEssence of Mastery Summit 2020: Essence Of Mastery SummitCoupon code “meg”

Today’s show is fun and different as the tables are turned on me. Jean Oplinger, Master Certified Coach and Episode 176 guest, interviews me about how we can coach through fear, a timely topic as we function through a global pandemic. Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why we need to address the subject of coaching through fear●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why most negative emotions (panic, anger, frustration) are fear-based feelings●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What we should pay attention to with our clients●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How a coach can help when a client feels fearful by using tone, presence, and holding space for emotions, but not trying to “fix” the fear for them●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The importance of managing emotions and being curious with your coaching presence●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The value of listening, in being a safe and trusted space and being OK with silence●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Having courage as a coach to own the vulnerability●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Indicators that the emotion might be a mental wellness issue and a referral might be needed●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How emotions and anxiety can make people feel stuck and pull them away from day-to-day function●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Questions that coaches can ask about what they notice with clients●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to coach through fear to ground the client to move into the future with calm, reason, and freedom●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why it’s OK to ask about the support that clients need from their coach and other people around themResources:Link for Jean’s show:Star Coach Show: Episodes 176: Top 10 Lessons Learned From My 20 Years Coaching Jean Oplinger MccNeed Mentor Coaching?&nbsp;Mentor Program enrolling now: Star Coach Show: Coaching Programs

In these uncertain times, my heart is with all who are suffering across our country and the world. I am dedicated to keeping you connected to the coaching field no matter what we face, and being a masterful coach has never been a more relevant topic than it is right now. Let’s explore this subject together!Judith Duhl is the founder of Crossing the Thresholds of Your Life: From Transition to Transformation. She’s been called “The Soul Whisperer,” and has over 20 years of coaching experience. Judith is also a Certified Professional CoActive Coach, having attended the Coach Training Institute and receiving her Master of Coaching Certification in 2006. Judith brings a depth of experience to today’s show in explaining how to be open, vulnerable, and still. She is also a speaker at The Essence of Mastery Summit, a quality training that I highly recommend. Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Judith’s journey led her into the field of coaching●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How master coaches can impact others by meeting clients where they are●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to use obstacles in our coaching as new opportunities●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why we need to learn to be still●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why clients relax when a coach invites them to be present without needing to change●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The power to be found in befriending failure●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How accepting your own failure impacts the way you coach others●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why Judith encourages herself and her clients to take more risks●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The value of being in relationship with risk, challenge, failure, and obstacles●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Creating the space for everything to show up●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The dynamic of the coach and client in “the healing work of a lifetime”●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why it’s OK not to know what happens next, especially in uncertain times●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to “create from” rather than “react to”Resources:Star Coach ShowFind the STaR Coach Show Facebook page for information on Wednesday’s Wisdom, a live Q &amp; A every Wednesday at 9 amLinkedIn: Judith DuhlFacebook: Crossing Threshold CoachingJudith Duhl

We are in the middle of difficult times in our world as an unseen illness ripples through and mandates increased isolation. Even though there are many serious issues on our minds, the truth is that we need community right now--in every sense of the word. In these desperate times and across every niche, coaches are needed right now more than ever.Dr. Val Hastings is a Master Certified Coach, and he’s the founder and president of Coaching4Today’sLeaders and Coaching4Clergy. He hired his first coach while pastoring at a local United Methodist Church, and you’ll love the interesting story about how he discovered the power of the coaching process. Val is the author of numerous books and has developed four coach training programs, all accredited by the ICF and currently offered on five continents. He has seen an incredible ripple effect of his global approach with coaching programs, which has expanded his influence to unimaginable heights.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Val’s work with the specific population of faith-based organizations, and how he entered the coaching profession●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Val continued as a pastor while beginning his coaching career by coaching 38 people over 18 months●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How coaching is impacting faith-based organizations with its popularity●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Val’s program of working with leaders in faith-based organizations to empower them to coach●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why denominational leaders want to have coaching skills●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why Val went for the top certification as a Master Certified Coach●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How coaching works in faith-based organizations in specific ways●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why people don’t think the faith-based coaching niche can be profitable---but they are wrong!●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why there isn’t a price tag on having your pastor be focused, sharp, healthy, and at his/her best●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The interesting prevalence of ADHD diagnoses among pastors, and how coaching can help with their focus●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Val’s global teaching and coaching, which happens both in-person and online●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The pushback Val experiences from some pastors who want their team to be coached, but not themselves●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Coaching4Clergy began in 2001●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How current events convince clergy that now, more than ever, coaching is relevant and necessary●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How we can be creative and focused in the way we help our clientsResources:Email: [email protected]:&nbsp;Coaching4Clergy&nbsp;and Coaching4TodaySleaders&nbsp;&nbsp;

We are facing unprecedented challenges in our communities, nation, and the world as the coronavirus emergency necessitates changes in the way we live and operate. Talking to today’s guest let me know that now is the perfect time to hear his wisdom.Jonathan Slain is the author of a new book, Rock the Recession: How Successful Leaders Prepare For, Thrive During, and Create Wealth After Downturns, which is already a #1 Amazon bestseller. Jonathan coaches high-growth leadership teams across the US in his copyrighted program, the Entrepreneurial Operating System called “Traction.” He’s here to share with us today how we, as business owners, respond when crises hit and create a recession. Jonathan shares about Black Swan events and how they can come up at any time. There are elements of this interview that are difficult to hear, and Jonathan offers strategies that might feel difficult to handle. Please take what you can from this interview, explore these ideas, and decide how you want to show up in the middle of chaos and crisis. One way we can get through a difficulty together is to support each other, so this podcast will continue to be there for you as we move forward.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fact: We never know when the next recession is coming, but we can look for black swan events as clues●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Jonathan got into his work back when he owned several gyms and a recession hit●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Decisions to be made into today’s economy●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Things for coaches to remember:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The intellectual property we create is valuable for our clients○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Businesses that do well in recessions do NOT cut their marketing dollars●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How we make our coaching too valuable for a client to let it go●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why Jonathan’s coaching approach has become more directive because his clients want tactical advice---not philosophy●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Jonathan uses the “emergency brake” with his clients--with a four-tiered plan●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why clear decisions need to be made far away from panic●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jonathan’s valuable resources: Check out his free assessment!●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The massive opportunities to be found in times of recession●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How you can be the coach that helps clients rock the recoveryResources:Link for FB Live with Meg Wednesdays at 9:00 am CT : Facebook: STaR Coach ShowUse Coupon Code “STaR Coach” at Recession to get 30% off the Rock the Recession workbook or other products.&nbsp;Check out Jonathan’s Free Assessment of your Recession-Readiness Score at Recession Social links: Facebook: Rock The RecessionLinkedin: Rock The RecessionYoutube Channel

During this difficult time, many people are affected, and so many things are uncertain about the future. We remain committed to bringing you strategies, tools, and resources to help in your business, and we send our best wishes to all of those who are struggling.Jean Oplinger is a Master Certified Coach with over 20 years’ experience in the coaching field. She brings her energy, attention, and top ten learnings about what she’s learned in building her coaching business. Jean will share with us how she connects with clients and how we can partner with our clients, along with taking care of ourselves so we show up in the best way possible. She’s known for being trustworthy, attentive, and effective in expanding leaders and teams to see more, be more, and do more. Jean is an Insights facilitator, Master Personal Brand Strategist, and Gallup Strengths Coach. She combines “care and craft” to quickly connect with clients, tap into their authentic strengths, clarify their destination, and initiate action. She will challenge you in your own breadth and depth as a coach. Jean works with Fortune 50, 100, and 500 clients, and she has a healthy family in her life of balance, presence, and great joy. Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jean’s story of how she came into the world of coaching 20 years ago●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Jean wanted to “fill the void” for senior leaders and launched into the coaching profession●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The difference in the availability of coaching resources today vs. 20 years ago●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Three categories of key learnings: business, clients, and self●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jean’s top tips for business: 3. Structure, 2. Network, and 1. Honor and uphold ICF ethics●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jean’s top tips for clients: 3. Be real and speak your truth, 2. Be 100% present, and 1. Identify the deepest root of what they want to talk about●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jean’s top tips for self: 3. Invest in mental, physical, and emotional well being, 2. Restore your energy, and 1. Have your own coach●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jean’s bonus tip: Be a good listener in your business, with your clients, and to yourselfResources:Visions In ActionFind Jean on LinkedIn

One of the goals of the show is to connect you with great resources to help you in your coaching business, and today’s show is no different. We are talking about how to make those important contacts within organizations to elevate your coaching into the corporate world.John Sigmon is an executive coach, speaker, teacher, facilitator, and organizational transformation expert. His background is in HR leadership, so he has experience in the position of having external coaches reach out about what his company’s needs are and what they can offer to the organization. John will give us the insider scoop on what organizations are looking for when they interview coaches and what you can do, as a coach, to be best prepared for that conversation,. We’ll also discuss the kinds of assessments organizations need and how you can provide those. John will share some strategies and tips that you can use if you want to get into organizations and offer your coaching expertise. Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common questions John hears about considerations in the coach/organization relationship●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to understand the pathways of access into organizations●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ways to find out what matters most to an organization and their culture, and what it takes to become an external coach for them●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The importance of building a relationship with an organization●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to know what kind of assessments with which a coach should be familiar●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;John’s tips for interpreting competencies●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to approach the situation when an organization uses an unfamiliar assessment●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Important aspects of the internal perspective●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Steps you should take as a coach in an organization●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The importance of confidentiality in the coaching sessions●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ways to measure progress in the coaching relationshipResources:Email John: [email protected] John on LinkedIn:&nbsp;John SigmonFind John on Twitter: @YourHRIdeasFind John on Facebook: @SigmonLeadershipSolutions

Have you thought about starting a podcast? Do you wonder what the first steps are? Are you looking for ways to attract people to you and your business because of the services you offer and the value you provide? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then today’s show is a don’t-miss episode for you.In this solo episode, I’m covering the steps I went through in creating the STaR Coach Show. I’ve received many questions about what my journey to podcasting has been like, so I’m happy to share those steps with you, along with the considerations you’ll have to tackle if starting a podcast is on your horizon.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How the podcasting medium has literally exploded over recent years---and it’s not going away●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Two recommended courses through which you can learn more about podcasting:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;John Lee Dumas: Podcasters’ Paradise○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pat Flynn: Smart Passive Income●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An overview of my journey and the questions I had to ask myself:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What’s the topic of my podcast?○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Who is my ideal client?○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What message do they need to hear?○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How often can I commit to doing a podcast?○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What is my reason for doing a podcast?●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Details and decisions to consider about a podcast:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The format, whether solo, co-hosts, or interview○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Audio/video format○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Length of the show○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A name for the show, and whether it matches your website name○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expenses for artwork, editing, show notes, hosting platforms, etc.○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The flow and format of each show○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EquipmentResources:Podcast hosts: Buzzsprout, Libsyn, SimplecastPodcast courses:&nbsp;Podcasters Paradise&nbsp;Start Podcast Pats Complete Step Step Podcasting Tutorial

I love to share with you other coaches’ journeys and stories because I think they can help you get clarity about your next steps. In today’s show, we take an honest look at getting clear about your audience and your message. Join us to learn how to create stellar content that will keep your audience coming back for more!Tiffany Toombs is an international speaker and leading expert on rewiring the unconscious mind for success. She loves teaching how we can tap into our personal potential. For over 20 years, Tiffany has educated and transformed the lives of thousands of people across the world. She’s the author of Stop Being a Selfish B*tch: A Comprehensive Guide to Living Your Best Life Through Radical Self-Love. Tiffany’s story of going from zero to a six-figure income in one year is a story that will benefit many in our audience. Tiffany will tell us about the struggles she’s faced on her journey to success and the way she has strategically placed herself in the industry to bring value to her customer base. She’ll share information about repurposing content and bringing continual value through her message. She’s currently focused on her personal life mission to change the world by empowering one million people to live an intentional life aligned with their deepest truth every single day.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tiffany’s journey from zero income to six figures●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Personal events that made Tiffany realize she had been playing small in every area of life●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How healing led Tiffany to NLP (neuro-linguistic programming)●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How she lost everything in Australia and had to move back to Canada with $3000 to her name●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Tiffany created a value-add session for gyms and yoga studios to showcase NLP techniques●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Tiffany followed with an ebook to secure contact information●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tiffany’s general rule about putting out free content●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How to repurpose content to give people what they want●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tiffany’s specialty: clearing out emotional baggage and mental trash●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Specific ways Tiffany finds content●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tips about using live videos●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The value of getting on podcasts to attract an audience●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Tiffany starts a sales conversation●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The importance of building relationships and adding value for future appearancesResources:Tiffany’s website:&nbsp;Blue Lotus MindTiffany’s bookWebsites mentioned: Marketing BoostKeywords EverywhereAnswer The PublicRev.

One commodity that is equal for everyone is the number of hours in a day, week, month, etc. If we only have a certain number of hours in the day, then we have a limited amount of time and energy in which to deliver for our clients. Today you’ll learn how to leverage your time and resources to do more than one-on-one work.Kevin Koskella is an online entrepreneur who decided to be free of the corporate world a few years ago. He wanted to leverage his expertise in a place where he was comfortable bringing his knowledge forward. He started as a swim coach and then branched into online offerings, soon realizing the untapped potential that existed in the online world. Now, he helps entrepreneurs be more successful with their client base in the online space. We’ll cover how to conceptualize moving from one-on-one business to a one-to-many approach. We’ll also learn from Kevin what his company, Work Hero, does in providing services for online entrepreneurs. Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Kevin journeyed to where he is today, by way of a job layoff, swim coaching, and offering online products and a membership site●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The limit to the expansion of our business because of the number of hours available●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Things to consider about online opportunities:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start small○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Find a unique approach to solve a problem for your clients○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Find a way to bring value to your ideal client○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leverage social media opportunities to make yourself known●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The advantage of membership sites●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Work Hero can help with your technology challenges●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why longevity is an important goalResources:Website: Use Work HeroEmail: [email protected]: Kevin KoskellaFacebook: Use Work HeroTwitter&nbsp;&nbsp;

We love exploring the different avenues at the intersection of being a professional coach and business owner. We know that being confident and competent in our skills helps us meet the needs of our clients, but being a successful business owner requires financial strength. If your business can use some financial fortification, then today’s show is for you!Daniel Blue is the CEO of Quest Education, a firm that helps entrepreneurs obtain capital for their companies. He has over ten years’ experience educating small business owners, and he has a knack for helping individuals get creative with their finances. Daniel joins us today to talk about the many considerations in setting up your business and how to use your assets to continue to grow and bring new offerings to your clients. We’ll also discuss creative ways to secure funding for high-end coaching programs that can help your clients reach their goals.Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The #1 thing entrepreneurs need to understand is how taxes are different from being a W-2 employee●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lessons learned the hard way:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You need a business bank account that is separate from your personal account○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You need capital to scale and grow your business, either through a bank loan, credit card, or creative use of a retirement account●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The tax advantage of protection through your EIN as an LLC●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How your coaching clients can afford your high-end programs through a retirement account like a Solo 401K, which is IRS approved, with no penalties or taxes)●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As a business owner, you should outsource your bookkeeping so you can make use of your P &amp; L statement●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tips for finding a good CPA:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Read Profit First○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Avoid cookie-cutter companies○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Find a CPA who specializes in working with entrepreneurs●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Quest Education helps their 1000 clients find and access capital for their businesses●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Daniel’s tips:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are a solopreneur, look to delegate and outsource so that you can spend your time on your highest producing activity○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have employees, then focus on the culture to share your vision and empower your teamResources:Your QuestProfit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz

Today’s show covers the aspect of coaching leaders and managers that makes up a lot of our work with clients. We want to help our clients who partner with leaders and organizations for career development and employee retention, and I’m thrilled to have a talented professional here to share her expertise.Dr. Beverly Kaye is internationally known as a professional who is dedicated to helping individuals, managers, and organizations understand practical how-to principles of employee development, engagement, and retention. She shares with us some vitally important principles that are intertwined with communication and how we show up. We are discussing several immobilizing myths that managers carry into the workplace. Specifically, Beverly shares how we can demystify those myths with tips and strategies to overcome those perceived obstacles and be more efficient in our communication. Beverly received her doctorate from UCLA in 1976, founded Career Systems International, and currently Beverly Kaye and Co. Her wisdom is overwhelming because of her vast experience. She’s been honored by ATD with their 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award for her advanced knowledge and extensive practice across the talent development field. The Association of Learning Professionals also honored Beverly with a Thought Leadership Award. Beverly continues to be a strong advocate for employees and the way we can help organizations and leaders engage and retain their employees. Show Highlights:●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What brought Beverly into this field 40 years ago●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How Beverly became a learning specialist with an emphasis on practicality●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How a busted sewer pipe helped Beverly make some important decisions●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why career development is so important●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beverly’s books●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Myths about career development:○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There’s just not enough time○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If I don’t talk about it, they may not think about it, and the status quo will be safe○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Since employees need to own their careers, it’s not my job to plan it for them○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Everyone wants more○&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Development efforts are best concentrated on high potentials, and most of them have that taken care of●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Six career moves, from Beverly’s book, Up is Not the Only Way: Lateral, Enrichment, Vertical, Exploratory, Realignment, and Relocation●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why people in an organization want to be seen, heard, known, and understood●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Five P’s about how employees think about their careers: Person, Perspective, Place, Possibilities, and Plan●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why organizations are responsible for delivering on their promises●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why Beverly wants all of what she does to be delightfully engaging, deceptively simple, deliberately simple, and decidedly business-centered●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beverly’s work in support of “the massive middle” Resources:Beverly’s website:&nbsp;Beverly KayeFind Beverly on LinkedIn:&nbsp;Beverly KayePam McLean’s episode:139 Exploring Self As Coach Pam Mclean Ph.D.Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Employees Want by Beverly KayeUp is Not the Only Way: Rethinking Career...