We all can use a little more happiness and positivity, right?I have just the right person to help you put more happiness into your coaching practice, along with practical tips to help you be a more effective coach. I hope today’s show will help with your forward momentum and increase your positive perspective.Jim Smith is The Executive Happiness Coach. He’s a global executive coach, speaker, author, and change strategist. Jim works with leaders all over the world to better balance their lives, to improve their leadership skills, and to build more positive workplace cultures. Jim has spent many years in the corporate world, holding executive roles in sales, marketing, finance, operations, and human resources, and he brings all of that experience into his executive coaching practice. Jim has written four books about happiness and leadership, one of which is Happiness at the Speed of Life: 13 Powerful Strategies for Finding Happiness in a Turbulent World at Home and on the Job. As much as I want to explore the subject of happiness with Jim, today’s show focuses on something that challenges most coaches, and that is how to effectively hold the structure of a session, close a session, and use the elements of laser coaching. Jim is passionate about what he does, and you’ll be able to hear that in our conversation.Show Highlights:●    What brought Jim’s attention to the topic of holding the framework of a coaching conversation●    Why you need to have a framework for coaching conversations●    Jim’s Diamond model of divergent and convergent thinking●    What partnering looks like in convergent thinking●    Why you have to trust the process●    Things that might get in the way of closing the coaching conversation●    Considerations in being lasered and focused in our coaching●    How Jim decided to offer three clients lasered coaching for a year---and why he’ll do it again●    Helpful feedback on Jim’s unconventional lasered coaching model●    Why you have to trust that the client is getting what they needResources:The Executive Happiness CoachHappiness at the Speed of Life: 13 Powerful Strategies for Finding Happiness in a Turbulent World at Home and on the Job by Jim Smith

I hope your 2020 is off to a good start and that the STaR Coach Show stays a part of your future as you build your business and strengthen your coaching skills. Today’s show is about advancing the mastery of coaching from transaction to transformation.Teresa Pool, Master Certified Coach, has worked with organizations and executives for over 25 years, helping them to unlock their potential. She’s also the ACTP Director for the University of Texas at Dallas in their Executive and Organizational Development Coaching Program, and I’ve had the pleasure of working with her through that organization. Teresa was a guest on Episode 41, in which we discussed what it looks like to become a Master Certified Coach. In today’s show, she will share gold nuggets with us about the learning plateaus that we hit and the belief systems that get in our way as coaches. We will learn how the key is asking what we can do to explore the shifts that are necessary for our mindset and skillset to move our coaching from successful transactions for our clients to truly life-changing transformation.  If you are interested in learning even more, Teresa will tell us about her upcoming workshop in Houston in February. Show Highlights:●    What it means to progress from transaction to transformation●    How coaches might miss out on going deeper with a transformational experience●    Indicators that you’re “lounging on the couch” as a coach●    How coaches can challenge themselves to move to the next level●    Letting go of our needs as coaches to add value, make an impact, and be “good”●    Why coaches need to be curious about the changes to competencies●    Characteristics of transformation in the coach/client relationship, beginning with deeper, broader conversations●    Core beliefs and inner needs that the coach brings forward that need to get out of the way:○    How to respond to the need to help○    The discomfort of now knowing all the answers●    How Teresa’s workshop helps coaches identify limiting beliefs and create awareness of a clear path to their own transformation●    “The Coaching Container”--the combination of trust and intimacy to create the environment the client needs●    Why the coach can’t have goals for the client and must release any bias●    Teresa’s two-day workshop in February around the core competencies●    The importance of noticing your plateausResources:Register for Houston Workshop Episode 41: Becoming A Master Certified Coach With Teresa Pool, MCCTeresa’s website:  Transitions For Business

In this final show of 2019, it’s the perfect time to think about how you want to show up in the new year. Today’s show is about your calling to make a difference in the way you show up with your family, friends, business, and in the world.Rick Tamlyn inspires people to be their best. His compelling purpose is to encourage and assist others in reaching the end of their life and looking back on a great life rather than wishing they had done more. Rick is here to share his creation, The Bigger Game. In 2001, Rick co-created this tool that inspires people from all walks of life to get out of their comfort zones and invent the lives they want. Rick is the author of Play Your Bigger Game: 9 Minutes to Learn, A Lifetime to Live. Rick is a Master Certified Coach, a Certified Professional Proactive Coach through the Coaches Training Institute, where he is an instructor. Rick is doing other exciting work through Produce U, which we might cover in an upcoming episode. In today’s show, we’re looking at what a “bigger game” is and how each one of us finds ourselves with choices to make.Show Highlights:●     How the Bigger Game puts us in bigger conversations with a bigger future●     The two conversations that create our lives and define our existence: the conversations in our head and the conversations we have with others●     Why we, as humans, are here to expand life and create●     Within organizations, how the Bigger Game conversation is different than a strategy conversation●     The Bigger Game vs. the bigger goal●     How The Bigger Game was born out of the Coaches Training Institute with the realization that people who are impact-oriented are the most successful●     The Bigger Game Board, which is a new perspective on the metaphor of the tic-tac-toe board●     The 9 elements of The Bigger Game:○     Hunger--What are you hungry for?○     Compelling Purpose--What are YOU about?○     Comfort Zones--Do they serve my Bigger Game, or not?○     Allies--Who will help me? Who thinks I’m crazy?○     Investment--What do I need to invest in to make this real?○     Gulp--This MUST be, and I’m not sure how this will go,○     Sustainability--Take care of YOU, and figure out how your impact can go on after you,○     Assess--How’s it going?○     Bold Action--Without it, you just have nice dreams.●     Produce U, Rick’s latest version of his Bigger Game●     Why the Bigger Game is a conversation guide to design your life, not fix all your problemsResources: Rick’s book: Play Your Bigger Game: 9 Minutes to Learn, a Lifetimeto Live (Hay House, Oct. 2013)Bigger GameRick Tamlyn

I’m always interested in helping you build flow into the way you deliver your coaching services to your clients. We want to develop this flow in ways that have proven to be efficient and successful. Today’s guest fits perfectly into these goals. Join me to learn more!Angelique Rewers is CEO and founder of The Corporate Agent. She’s been called “The Undisputed Champion at Helping Small Businesses Land Big Clients” by Inc. magazine. The focus on landing big clients is certainly one we want to cultivate in our coaching practices. I know that landing big corporate clients can be intimidating, so I think Angelique will help us understand more. She’ll cover the conversations we need to have in the “corporate America” space, along with how we meet our clients there and bring value to them. She has groundbreaking global conferences that bring business owners together with major brands like IBM, Intel, HP, Paypal, AT&T, Marriott, and many more. In addition to being named “Enterprising Woman of the Year” by Enterprising Women magazine, Angelique has also been featured by Huffington Post, Forbes, Inc., Lucky, Washington Post, Entrepreneur, CBS, and many more. In today’s conversation, Angelique opens up about how we bring our coaching skills to the sales conversation to bring our clients value, understand their needs, and create a conversation that closes those corporate clients. Angelique has built her company on the belief that businesses, not governments, change the world. She’s also created a download for our audience that you can find the link to in our Resources section. Show Highlights:●    How to begin approaching and engaging corporate clients●    Being proactive in identifying problems and solutions●    Why proposals don’t work--so don’t send them!●    Different conversations to have with a prospective client:○    The bridge conversation○    The capabilities briefing conversation○    The needs discovery conversation○    The red zone to end zone conversation●    Basic tips for the needs discovery conversation○    Identify whether the client is ready for this conversation○    Be proactive in priming your client for this conversation●    The value in relationship-building in coaching●    The immense need for coaches within corporations●    Why you must master business development and the sales process●    Dealing with objections that clients must navigate●    The two most important commodities of your clients: time and brain space●    Why you have to show clients how you are different●    Instilling from the beginning a level of value and leadership to create a comfort level in the relationship dynamic●    Angelique’s tips in readjusting and guiding a client in the “co-creating to 100%” processResources:www.thecorporateagent.com/starcoach Download 7 Simple $100K Packages to Sell Corporate Clients

As we are rolling through December and getting closer to the New Year, today’s show is especially relevant. We’re talking about getting clarity and discernment about your life purpose and staying in alignment with that purpose. My guest today is doing incredible work around this topic, so I’m excited to share it with you!Dr. Bradley Davidson is a former student of mine over a decade ago in UTD’s executive coaching program. Bradley has been a coach for over ten years and currently leads a group of internal coaches at a major financial services firm. On the side, he has a private coaching and spiritual direction practice. Bradley has a passion around life purpose and how we, as coaches, can help clients create clarity around their life calling. Creating the connection between what we do and why we’re here establishes a different kind of energy, and the connection is one that our clients need to learn how to achieve. Bradley has created a download of the major findings from his dissertation research around the roles of caching and the discernment of calling. You can find the link for it in the Resources for this show. Bradley has completed extensive training and certification in spiritual direction at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, and he holds the senior-most human resources certification from the Society of Human Resource Management and the Human Resources Institute. Bradley is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation, and he brings his incredible research to us today on the show.Show HIghlights:●    How Bradley chose the topic for his dissertation●    How Bradley identified his “createdness” and developed his mission statement●    How Bradley became a coach and decided to get his doctorate●    How Bradley conducted the research for his Ph.D.●    The universal drive (and struggle) to identify your purpose●    Two key concepts of Bradley’s research findings:○     1. Components of the coaching process that support the discernment of calling○     2. Characteristics of great coaches who support clients in discernment●    The concept of looking inward to assess strengths●    The key to success: the coach’s ability to make the discernment real and tangible●    Examples of Bradley’s work with clients on discernment: journaling and compiling “your river story”●    The secret to thriving is to look inward and connect your purpose to the needs of the world●    Why the coachee has to have a desire for change and a willingness to be honest and open●    Why a coach has to be open to his/her discernment●    Brad’s model for discernment:○    L--Look inward○    I--Imagine the possibilities○    F--Form a strategy○    E--Executing the strategy●    Results that Bradley sees with his clientsResources:ThrivinityLive And Lead On Purpose Get Brad’s download here

In this Thanksgiving episode, we’re talking about an incredible superpower that deserves our attention and focus. Gratitude is something that is immediately available to all of us, and sometimes we need a friendly reminder of its impact and power. Join me to learn more about leveraging the benefits of the superpower of gratitude.Show Highlights:●    Gratitude expert, Robert Emmons, identifies two components of gratitude: affirmation of goodness and the recognition of the sources of goodness outside of ourselves●    Why our focus often shifts to the division around us instead of the relationships in our lives for which we should be grateful●    Science has made recent advancements in measuring the impact of gratitude on our brains, mental health, and overall well being●    Benefits to practicing gratitude:○    The brain is flooded with dopamine, giving a natural high that counters depression and anxiety○    Emotions shift from negative to positive and build resilience to help us “bounce back” from trauma○    Other benefits include higher self-esteem and better sleep●    The 2012 University of Kentucky study showing that participants ranking higher on gratitude scales are less likely to seek revenge and more likely to be empathetic to others●    A gratitude practice takes no special training or certification●    Gratitude shares its benefits with both the giver and the receiver●    Ideas for incorporating gratitude practice into daily life:○    Keep a daily gratitude journal○    Make charitable donations and/or volunteer your time○    Tell others that you appreciate them○    Write letters of appreciation○    Have a daily trigger that helps you remember to express gratitude○    Practice mindfulness and kindness to others○    Release judgment●    What are you thankful for today?

Today’s show is about a topic we’re all familiar with in one way or another. Imposter syndrome is something I’ve experienced, and I’ve seen it manifested in many other coaches. If we’re honest, most of us have had personal experience with this phenomenon, and it seems to be a battle that women leaders often have to fight. Join us to dive into this topic and learn more!Dr. Jennifer Hunt had trained, mentored, and supervised hundreds of medical students, residents and practicing physicians before she became aware of the unexpected prevalence of imposter syndrome. It’s especially widespread among women leaders in healthcare. In addition to serving as the Chair of Pathology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Jennifer is a sought-after speaker and executive coach for current and aspiring leaders in the field of medicine. She has developed a popular leadership development program for women to address imposter syndrome in their professional lives. The program is called “Unlocking the Authentic Self,” and it feeds into Jennifer’s passion-mission to increase the number of women in leadership roles across all industries. Since imposter syndrome is a big contributor in holding women back from their potential, Jennifer is bringing her experience forward to work with women around this area. Whether you’re a man or a woman, you’ll benefit from hearing what Jennifer shares with us today about the five dysfunctions of imposter syndrome and her practical tips for overcoming this trap.Show Highlights:●    Jennifer helps people develop their skills and fully find what is resourceful about themselves●    Jennifer’s preferred title for imposter syndrome: “Self-underappreciation syndrome”●    How Jennifer began her work with physicians with imposter syndrome●    The intentions behind Jennifer’s program●    Why women and minorities are held back by imposter syndrome●    The five dysfunctions of imposter syndrome:○    Internalizing emotions as truth■    Label your emotions and their roots, and use centering, grounding, and power-posing techniques○    Seeing the super-sized, gigantic inner critic■    Label the critic, hear it, notice it, and make it speak to your face○    Showing up to life as an avatar■    Show up as the real you, and act out of choice, and not habit○    Using unresourceful approaches to risk-taking and challenges■    Reframe failure as a step in a process and an opportunity to learn and gather data○    Having a destructive pattern for processing feedback■    Cultivate tools and strategies for processing both criticism AND praise●    Jennifer’s 8-week program and the assignments and fieldwork to practice and perfect the tools and techniquesResources:Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone and Sheila HeenJennifer Hunt M.D.Email: [email protected]: @jhuntpathLinkedIn: JenniferHuntMD

We all strive for success, no matter how we are connected to this field of coaching. How do we achieve success? Is there a formula to follow? Today’s show answers these questions with actionable steps you can take TODAY to build and increase your level of success.Gary Barnes is The Breakthrough Business Mastery Coach. He’s a high-performance business and sales strategist, popular national and international speaker, and author of nine books. His clients span seven countries, and he’s been interviewed and published in many places, including NBC, FOX, PBS, ABC, CBS, and TEDx. Gary is the founder of Gary Barnes International. He’s created several companies over the years, personally selling over $280 million in products and services. Through his life lessons, Gary teaches how we can be seen, be safe, and be relevant, and therefore, be more successful. Gary’s love of adventure is evident. He’s completed a world-class 40-foot firewalk, flown a WWII P-51 fighter, flown on a trapeze, completed a 75-foot bungee jump, and driven in a destruction derby with his car, “The Purple Passion. He’s also graduated from the police academy, climbed a 14,000-foot mountain, and plays the drums.Show Highlights:How Gary determined the three elements of successThe 1st step to success: Be seenWhy we have to grasp the concept that our clientele needs what we have to offerWhat makes us shine in a different wayHow Gary has defied the odds to be seenWhy our clients differ in the way they make application of the content we give themWith each opportunity, ask, “Does this take me toward or away from my ultimate vision?”Gary’s “Power of YES” philosophyThe 2nd step to success: Be safeWhy you have to go into any connection with no agendaThe key to being safe is active listeningWhy asking questions is the key to making connections and being authenticThe 3rd step to success: Be relevantAsk, “Do people need and desire what I have to offer?”How to connect to people’s pain pointsA dollar decision vs. a value decisionGary’s tips for focusing on resultsHow clients “borrow” our beliefsWhy we need to listen to others more than we talk about ourselvesThe uncertainty of the gestation period for our clients

It’s always refreshing when someone takes the initiative to develop a new product in the field of coaching. Today’s technology allows creative and innovative ways to enhance our work with clients, and my guest today has truly gone above and beyond to develop a new tool that is meeting the needs of many. Join us to find out more!Neena Newberry is an executive coach who is here to share how she saw an unmet need in her coaching space of leadership development and executive coaching. A 12-time award-winning speaker, author, and executive coach, Neena launched Newberry Executive Solutions in 2008. Her company focuses on her passion for developing strong leaders, especially women leaders. She left a managing and consulting career of over 16 years with Deloitte to build her own company. Neena develops leaders through purpose, presence, and power. She’s an executive coach with proven results. We’ll talk about Neena’s innovative solution to create an app called New Lens.Show HIghlights:How Neena came into the field of coachingWhy Neena’s focus is on developing high-performing women leadersThe glaring need Neena saw regarding the availability of resources to develop leadership skillsThe solution: Neena’s New Lens appHow Neena initially developed micro-learning content that she wasn’t sure how to deliverSteps in Neena’s journey in developing the appThe success of the app with large companiesWhat the app does as a tool for seeing leadership through a new lensHow the app suggests action items to help clients achieve resultsHow the app uses assessments to help you prioritize success strategiesHow everyone using the app begins with two foundational success strategiesWhy the remaining six strategies are chosen based on your assessment resultsThe confidentiality within the appWhy this app is not AI that will wipe out coachingThe things that make the New Lens app uniqueWhat’s next for Neena’s appFeedback from users of the appA rundown of the app’s success strategiesHow Neena’s message of “not compromising” has driven her forwardBenefits to companies who use the appResources:New Lens LeadershipNew Berry Solutions

Halloween week is here, and we’re playing off that theme for today’s show. It can be an uncomfortable and frightening moment when you ask for someone’s business or ask a client if they want to partner with you in the coaching process. We want to look at different pieces of the ask, ways to get…

How can being fully present help your coaching work with your clients? If you haven’t given much thought to this idea, then stop for a moment and think about it. Today’s show will help, and I have just the person to spur you in this endeavor. Diane Ingram is a Professional Certified Success Unlimited Network…

As coaches, we can never underestimate the value of effective communication. In fact, it’s at the heart of everything we do. We’re diving deep with today’s guest into the art of communication. Steve Knight is an Executive Coach, Business Communications Specialist and INSEAD Adjunct Professor who spent 30 years in broadcast journalism at the BBC…

Today’s show opens a different perspective on living as a coach. What we mean are the ways we, as coaches, put our coaching principles into action with those with whom we interact in our lives on both personal and professional levels. Join us for a look at this topic! Mina Brown is a Master Certified…

I love doing a summary show from time to time. It allows me to choose a topic and mine out gold nuggets to share with you from multiple guests. Approaching a topic in this way gives us a broad perspective with different insights from different guests. On today’s show, we’re talking about using social media…

What lights you up? Whatever that “fire” is for you, can you incorporate your passion into your coaching? Today’s show is all about taking your coaching to another level. Katherine Bock loves the beach! She was creative enough to figure out how her coaching practice could allow her more time at the beach each year,…

As coaches, we know that providing feedback to our clients is essential in helping them reach both personal and professional goals. There are many tools that can be used in gathering that feedback, and we’re focusing on one of those terrific tools in today’s show. Kelly Ross is a coach, learning and talent strategist, and…

What is the value of professional credentialing? This is a question I’m asked often by other coaches. Today’s show focuses on why it’s good to have a set of standards to meet, the changes that are happening within the ICF, and the value of ICF membership. Sara Smith is a Master Certified Coach and Vice-Chair…

Today’s show is a solo episode in which I share five lessons I learned in building my business. I’m sharing an honest look at my journey as I transitioned from therapy to coaching, even the mistakes I made and the things I would do differently. I hope it helps you with the choices you make…

How are you looking at life and its difficulties? The lens we choose to view life circumstances has a great impact on us and the people around us. Today’s conversation is about the journey into coaching through very difficult life situations that became motivators to change and move into coaching. Nancy McKay has had the…

Every coach has concerns about using the best assessments in the most effective ways. There are so many assessments out there, but why waste time with those that aren’t effective? Let’s clear up the confusion and explore one particular tool that I’m excited to share with you! Kathleen Stinnett is a Master Certified Coach. She…

Social media can be a noisy, frustrating, and confusing place for any business owner. Do you view it as a waste of time and something you just wish you could hire someone to take off your hands? If that describes your attitude toward social media, then you’re missing out! Let’s take a look at social…

Coaching touches lives in many different ways. In today’s show, we focus on how coaching can impact the health and wellness of our clients–as well as our own! Dr. Leena Guptha is the Academic Dean of Online Education at Pacific College of Health and Science, and she’s the Chief Empowerment Officer at 2BWell Solutions. Dr. Leena…

If you’ve ever been curious about what other coaches have done to build their practice and be successful, you’ll want to join us on today’s podcast as our special guest is going to share nuggets of wisdom on how to create powerful presentation, facilitation when we’re in front of teams or groups, when we’re individual…

Difficult conversations are part of life. We have varying degrees of conflict both at home with loved ones and in the workplace. Managing conflict is a huge part of what we as coaches help our clients figure out for their growth. Wouldn’t it be beneficial to navigate these interactions with increased awareness, engagement, and alignment?…

I’m always looking to share tools that have been created by experienced coaches to help other coaches in their work. I recently met two knowledgeable coaches at an ICF luncheon and am thrilled to share their latest work and the new book they have written. Dr. Robert Schaefer is Vice President of Client Services at…

Would you say that the human spirit could use some revitalization? It’s an interesting concept to bring to the workplace from the coaching perspective. In today’s show, we’re talking about courage, compassion, inspiration, and aligning with your truth. Andrew Bennett joined us back in Episode 118 to talk about how he uses his skills as…

Happy Birthday to our country! I know you join me in wishing everyone increased understanding, empathy, grace, and prosperity. Increased wellness is just one aspect of thriving leadership, which is the focus of today’s show. Dr. Renee Moorefield is a return guest to the show. She visited us in Episode 102 to give us an…

I’m always looking to share nuggets of wisdom with you, especially those with a practical application to help you take your business to the next level and make your coaching practice even stronger. Today’s show is no different as we’re looking at an interesting topic with a true expert who is eager to share what…

So much of what we do in the coaching field is centered around our outward actions and the techniques we use with our clients. Today’s show, however, turns the focus inward on you: the coach. We’re taking an honest look at the internal aspects of what we know about ourselves. Dr. Pamela McLean is CEO…

Every so often, I like to do a solo episode of the show to talk to you about some things I’ve learned along the way in my coaching practice. In today’s show, I’d like to share some points from a presentation I gave in April at the All-Texas Coaching Retreat around the topic of the…

In today’s digital world, we know we should take advantage of the marketing opportunities that social media platforms provide—but how? They can be intimidating and confusing to figure out regarding your specific business. Let’s learn more! Karen Yankovich is the CEO of Uplevel Media, a LinkedIn marketing firm that delivers profitable, cutting-edge digital strategies. Karen…

In leadership training, feedback is an essential element. The problem is that there are both good and bad ways to deliver feedback. Today’s show focuses on how a coach can deliver feedback in the right way to spur the client and propel them to positive action. LeeAnn Mallory is an executive coach, facilitator of transformational…

Occasionally, I like to do a summary show with powerful key pieces of interviews with previous guests. A summary show gives us a different perspective on a particular topic. Other summary shows include Episode 66 on key business-building tips, Episode 86 on how to use a strengths focus in coaching, Episode 100 with crucial nuggets…

The border between coaching and therapy is often not clear. In today’s show, we try to eliminate those blurred lines and make distinctions between coaching and therapy. We’re diving in, clearing up misconceptions, and debunking five common myths. Steve Coxsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Professional Certified Coach. He’s the Founder and President of…

Today’s show is another one focusing on the core competencies of coaching. One of the most misunderstood competencies is direct communication. We are taking a look at how that intertwines with us being culturally-intelligent as coaches. Marilyn O’Hearne is a Master Certified Coach and one of the guests at The Essence of Mastery Summit 2019,…

Many people will go to great lengths to avoid conflict. Today’s show explains how acknowledging and leaning into conflict actually strengthens trust and intimacy in the coaching partnership. We’ll discuss how to set aside assumptions and get to a place of acceptance and openness, not making conflict a problem, but realizing that conflict is part…

As coaches, we know the importance of identifying the strengths of ourselves and our clients. Today’s enlightening conversation shows us how to look through the lens of character strengths, how to build those strengths, and how to understand them better. Dr. Ryan Niemiec is one of my favorite past guests from way back in Episode…

Most people don’t enjoy conflict, but as coaches, we deal with multiple issues around this issue. In today’s show, we’re exploring how our coaching skills can help with conflict management and resolution with a coach who knows how it’s done! Patricia Porter, LCSW, is 25-year conflict management and resolution expert who is known as “The…

How can you be a more successful coach, financially speaking? It’s valuable information, and it’s here for you today! We’re talking about tips and strategies for success whether you’re a small business owner or simply handling your household finances. Candice Bakx Friesen is a real estate agent in Manitoba, Canada. She’s a busy mom of…

This week we are sharing a perspective that may be new to you, may be controversial and definitely needs to be heard.  Join us as we dive into a discussion of toxic masculine and feminine energy.  We look at how it is impacting our world, our relationships and what we can do to recognize it…

It’s a solo episode today with yours truly. With every teaching opportunity I have, I’m reminded how much benefit coach training can bring to organizations. Join me to explore the value in key coaching principles. Show Highlights: How we can increase awareness of the effectiveness of coaching The most common reactions from leaders when they…

What would YOU want to know from an experienced coach? What questions would you ask? What practical insights would you hope to gain? No matter what might have crossed your mind, you will find answers and fulfillment in today’s conversation with a “coach’s coach.” Molly Gordon is a Master Certified Coach and Certified Mentor Coach…

I’m challenging you to turn the lens inward today as we talk about self-compassion. How kind are you to yourself? Life has a way of demanding our attention, how can we be intentional about self -compassion?  The information we explore today is great for our own focus and will help our clients as well. We are…

According to our guest, as coaches we have the capability to catalyze the world to greater well being.  What an extraordinarily wonderful and powerful belief.  To build that capability, we growth and strengthen the way that we show up to partner with our clients.  In today’s show, we are talking about the nitty-gritty of active listening and…

What is the difference between team coaching and group coaching? There might be coaches who don’t truly understand the distinction because these are often muddled together under the coaching umbrella. Let’s discuss these concepts and gain some clarity from an expert! Georgina Woudstra is a Master Certified Coach who first trained as a coach back…

In coaching, we often focus on coaching those that opt into coaching for themselves: leaders who want to achieve more, high potentials to get to the next level, teams who want to fulfill their objectives.  What about those people who are struggling and perhaps are on their way out the door?  What can coaching possibly…

What are the keys to success in relationships? More specifically, think about the high-performance relationships in your life. How can we be successful in life at work and at home in these relationships? My guest today draws on her experience and personal research into this topic to share practical advice that works from the bedroom…

As coaches, we know the importance of mindset, but do we know the nuts and bolts of achieving the mindset we desire in ourselves and our clients? Today’s show is about the impact of positive psychology on coaching and mindset. We’re diving deep into positivity and sharing some practical tips that you can implement today.…