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Meg Rentschler
The STaR Coach Show was created for professional coaches. Whether you are an Executive Coach, a Life Coach, a Business Coach or perhaps considering whether you would like to become a coach the show was created for you.
STaR Coaches is all about sharing Strategies, Tools and Resources about the field of coaching. Authors, speakers, successful coaches and industry leaders will share their expertise and wisdom in many different areas-business building, skills sets, internal coaching, external coaching, frameworks and so much more. Each show will run between 20 to 40 minutes and can be accessed on your mobile devices so that you can listen while you exercise, commute, cook, clean, relax or whatever works for you.
Each week every show will offer new insights, wisdom and advice that come from our guests; their stories, journeys and experiences. Tap into the learning to expand your coaching horizons.
About the host:
Meg Rentschler an Executive and Mentor Coach is the host of the STaR Coach Show. She has been working with others to make positive changes in their lives for over 30 years first as a psychotherapist working with couples, individuals and families. Then transitioning into Executive Coaching with a deep commitment to work within organizational environments to help leaders maximize their abilities and the abilities of those they lead to create healthier work environments with more effective communication, productivity and overall well-being.
117: Christie Mann: The Movement to Bring Emotions Back
If we’re honest, we can probably all think of a time when we were encouraged not to express a certain emotion we were feeling. Unfortunately, many children have grown up to be adults who aren’t very skilled in showing emotions responsibly. My guest today is on a mission to bring emotions back—in the best way.…
30:0916/01/2019
116: Revisiting Coaching in Organizations: Finding the ROI with Dr. Lisa Reynolds
Coaching for Executives in a healthcare environment – that’s something that Lisa Reynolds is passionate about at CHRISTUS Healthcare. The organization, whose vision is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, has a roster of board-certified primary care doctors who create innovative health and wellness solutions. Lisa has been with CHRISTUS for almost 18…
27:2709/01/2019
115: Solopreneur Barriers to Creating a Technological Interface
Happy 2019! On this first show of the new year, we’re looking at the things that hold you back from having a great website. What are your barriers as a solopreneur? Let’s take a look at how to face these challenges and overcome them! Lucy Horton is full of energy and creativity as a designer…
34:0402/01/2019
114: A Treasure Trove of Wisdom with featured Guests: Ann Betz, Kathleen Stinnett, Megan McDonough, Jayne Gardner, Louisa Jewell, and Cindy Henson
Today’s show is guaranteed to light up your day, give you new information, and create a new perspective. I have a treasure trove of wisdom from some special guests to share with you, so I hope it impacts you in a positive way. I have decided to provide this special show today and then take…
37:0719/12/2018
113: Signý Wilson: Choosing Significance
Here we are, approaching the end of the year and a new beginning. It’s a great time to look at the way we make choices and the perspective with which we see ourselves and the world. In today’s show, we are looking at the concept of living significantly, and within that, the radical gift of…
35:1012/12/2018
112: Suzette Plaisance Bryan, Ph.D.: How to Be an Effective Public Speaker
Public speaking–do you love it? If you don’t LOVE it, then you are probably part of the 75% of the population who have anxiety around this topic. In coaching, public speaking is a big part of what we do; it can be a part of marketing your business and building your credibility. Today’s guest has…
39:2205/12/2018
111: Holly Williams, PCC: How to Coach Teams and Groups
If you’ve been curious about group coaching, then you don’t want to miss today’s show. My guest has tips and advice that cover all the ins and outs of this unique kind of coaching. Join us for more! Holly Williams has a passion to coach leaders to build their leadership capacity in transforming the cultures…
39:4728/11/2018
110: Kathleen Stinnett, MCC: Accessing the Right Brain with Creative Coaching
How can creativity be used in coaching? It may not be something you’ve considered, but you’ll be amazed at the excitement and stimulation that creativity can bring to your coaching conversations. Engage creativity and help your client circumvent the left brain logic processor and create more insights and perspectives. Kathleen Stinnett is a Master Certified…
35:2921/11/2018
109: Ilene Schaffer: Step Up Your Coaching
Are you in transition? We all know that transitions are part of life, and they sometimes happen when we aren’t quite prepared. As certain as those transitions are, they usually bring unique obstacles that can make us feel resistant to the change. My guest has made this interesting part of life her work and passion,…
35:2714/11/2018
108: Alexandria Hilton, MCC: Achieve Cultural Awareness in Global Coaching
What does it take to be successful in multicultural business? How do you learn to be thoughtful and sensitive about traditions and customs held by other cultures? Maybe you’ve never thought about the coaching opportunities that exist in other countries, or what that might look like. Today’s show gives you a glimpse into the world…
38:0707/11/2018
107: Fran Fisher, MCC: How to Establish a Clear Coaching Agreement
Are you ready to go to coaching school today? This episode is packed with information as we take a very deep dive into the strong and foundational step of establishing a clear coaching agreement. Download the handout from the resource page for a handy reference guide! Fran Fisher is a Master Certified Coach who is…
50:2231/10/2018
106: Beverley Wright, PCC: Seven P’s of a Coaching Culture
What would you say is the most important aspect of coaching? What does it mean to be an effective leader? What is the difference between leading and managing? Today’s show covers these topics and more, with great information for coaches and leaders. Beverley Wright brings a unique perspective to coaching. She has experience as both…
42:5824/10/2018
105: Jane Adshead-Grant, MCC: Journey to MCC
Think about your coaching journey. Is it a journey that others can learn from? No matter what the field, all journeys are different and they all have their unique stumbling blocks and barriers. The fun part is how we learn from others’ journeys, understanding what has worked well, what hasn’t, and the questions they bring…
28:4617/10/2018
104: Kasia Wezowski: 3 Business Mistakes To Avoid As You Take The Leap Into Coaching
What do most people know and understand about the coaching profession? You may be surprised at how much people DON’T know and DON’T understand. My guest today has taken an “outside the box” approach to using creativity and opportunities to showcase the coaching profession and its potential. She used a medium that we all know…
36:1910/10/2018
103: Cynthia Loy Darst, MFA, CPCC, ORSCC, MCC: Meet Your Inside Team
How do you manage internal conflict, facing the challenge of frustration, confusion and overwhelm? Inside all of us is a collection of internal voices, beliefs that sometimes are in harmony and sometimes are in conflict. They influence our decisions and help us walk the path toward solution. When we become uncertain, stuck, confused and maybe…
35:2903/10/2018
102: Renee Moorefield, PhD: Thriving Leadership
What are the key elements of thriving leadership? That’s the focus of today’s show and the life work of my guest. We learn how leadership has changed over the last 20 years and has become holistic and all-encompassing, not just to survive, but to thrive. Dr. Renee Moorefield is CEO of Wisdom Works, a firm…
39:0726/09/2018
101: Ann Betz, PCC: The Neuroscience of Coaching
Have you witnessed the miraculous changes that can occur through coaching? If we take an honest look at true transformation, then we see that the most effective changes that take place are not the outward moves our clients make, but the inward ones. True transformation takes place first in the brain via the new pathways…
38:1319/09/2018
100: Coaching Wisdom from the First 100 Shows
Welcome to our 100th episode of the show! I created this platform in order to connect coaches with resources, and that continues to be my driving force behind doing the podcast. I want coaches to know the importance of new learning, of having conversations between and among coaches, to provide avenues to strengthen coaching skills…
48:5112/09/2018
99: Will Sharon: The Power of Dreams
What do your dreams mean? Does dream work intersect with the world of coaching? Today’s guest shows you exactly how dream work and coaching can combine to bring meaningful value to clients. Will Sharon spent the first 13 years of his career working in psychiatric facilities, experiencing the clinical side. He was a teacher in…
33:5105/09/2018
98: Meg Rentschler, LCSW, PCC: How Clarity Builds Confidence
Do you need more clarity about how to gain more confidence in your coaching business? Today’s show is a solo episode where we’ll discuss how to quiet the self-doubt that seems to reign supreme in our heads at times and how to increase overall clarity. Show Highlights: Five areas where we need to build clarity…
29:3229/08/2018
97: Marie Zimenoff: Writing a Winning Bio
How important is your LinkedIn profile or your website bio? Do they present you as you want to be seen? Do they tell your target audience what you want them to know? Today’s show covers these topics and more, including how you can differentiate yourself from the crowd. Marie Zimenoff is CEO of Career Thought…
38:3722/08/2018
96: Karen Finn, Ph.D.: Increase Your Website Traffic
As a coach or small business owner, how much thought do you give to your online presence? Can people find you on Google? In today’s world of technology, your website and your SEO should be at the top of your list of priorities, because your clients have to find you! Join me today for practical…
40:5815/08/2018
95: Jason Amon, PC: Protecting Your Assets
Have you taken the proper legal steps to protect your assets? If you’re a business owner, then today’s show is for you, as we discuss the need to protect your assets, the options available to you, and the dangers of being a sole proprietor. Jason Amon is an attorney who has been practicing law since…
23:0208/08/2018
94: Alison Hendren, MCC: Creating Organizational Impact through Coaching Conversations
Are you considering hiring a coach for your organization? Do you need clarification on what coaching could do for you and your business? Helping others achieve their maximum potential is one of the many areas in which today’s guest excels and she will discuss the transformational impact coaching can have on a business or organization…
38:0801/08/2018
93: Kathi Burns, CPO: Organized and Energized
Could you use more flow and organization in your life? How about in your office space? Whether you work at home or not, you probably need help with your paper piles, systems, and structures of organization. This is the show that WILL help! Kathi Burns is a board certified Professional Organizer, Image Consultant, and the…
37:0325/07/2018
92: Kelley Russell-DuVarney: Coaching To Bring About Social Change
How can you use your coaching to bring about social change? Maybe you’ve never thought about coaching in that role before, but it certainly can bring awareness to issues that need attention. Today’s show is a powerful interview with lots of practical information and advice on the specific role that coaching can play in addressing…
33:5018/07/2018
91: Mike Caracalas: Exploring Leadership Mindset
This week we explore the importance of perspective and mindset. The corporate world is full of opportunity and challenge, how we choose to view and respond to each is key to how we show up and engage with the around us and how we are able to create a path to success. For those in leadership…
33:2111/07/2018
90: J. Howard: Coaching Service Members Through Transition
What are the challenges faced by our military service members who transition to civilian life? Have you ever thought about this as a potential coaching field? You probably haven’t, unless you are a veteran who has experienced this drastic life change yourself. That’s where today’s guest comes in! Dr. J. Howard works with veterans who…
35:1804/07/2018
89: Revisiting Coaching Across Generational Change – Judy Feld, MCC
This week we are re-visiting our interview with Master Coach Judy Feld to acknowledge and honor her recent induction to the ICF Inaugural Circle of Distinction. The Circle of Distinction (COD) program celebrates the best of the coaching profession and ICF. Those invited into the COD are experienced coach practitioners who have made their mark…
36:1627/06/2018
88: Ben Dooley: The 5 Words That Will Explode Your Coaching
What sets you apart as a coach? You don’t have to look far to find coaches of every shape, size, and principle. We, as coaches, know the value that we bring to the world and to our profession, but how do we bring distinction? How do I “stand out” in the coaching world? If I’m…
40:2720/06/2018
87: Dave Gerber: Sources of Conflict
How many of life’s problems can be boiled down to simple conflict resolution? If we stop and think about it, most likely there are MANY common problems that come down to resolving conflict. Make no mistake about it, though, conflict resolution is rarely a simple or easy undertaking. It takes practiced skill, insight, and vision…
40:2513/06/2018
86: Strength Strategies For Coaching
As human beings we are wired to focus on the negative more than the positive, we look for the deficit, the problem, and the “thing” that needs to improve. Perhaps it comes from our inherent need to survive and to tune into those things that may threaten our ability to thrive. Today’s show is guaranteed to…
39:2206/06/2018
85: Coaching in a VUCA World: Ann Deaton, PhD
There is a new acronym floating around the coaching world, and that is VUCA. This phrase describes situations that are Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous. Today, my guest and I are going to talk all about this perspective and how we as coaches can engage with a world that feels more VUCA than ever before.…
33:3930/05/2018
84: Intuition and Coaching: Jille Bartolome, MCC
What is intuition and how do we use it in coaching? Whatever your approach to coaching, intuition is a tool that you may access to further the coaching process, if we know what to tap into. Sometimes, we need a little help figuring out what that looks like. That’s where this week’s guest comes in.…
32:0023/05/2018
83: Lisa Sansom, MAPP: Creating Organizational Alignment
Today, we are bringing our focus back to executive coaching! I am excited to take a deep dive into some of the biggest issues an executive coach might face around how an organization views the coach. How can we align needs of the sponsor organization with the needs of our client? My guest today is…
41:2516/05/2018
82: Jim Cathcart: Tapping Into Talent, Motivation and Selling
We have so much to learn from the successes and failures of others. As we gather new strategies and resources that you can use to be the best professional coach you can be, we are also collecting stories. Today on the Star Coach show, we have a dynamic guest who is here to share his…
35:2309/05/2018
81: Coaching Through Overwhelm with Cynthia Henson
Sometimes, life can feel absolutely overwhelming. Our clients often experience it and so do we as coaches. What can a savvy coach do to continue to do their best coaching work even when feeling overwhelmed? How do we best coach a client who is overwhelmed? This is exactly the mission my guest is going to tackle on…
36:2402/05/2018
80: How Companies Are Training Their External Coaches: Van Latham, Ph.D
I am committed to bringing to you the very best resources to grow your coaching practice and would like to shift our focus today to those coaches who are working within an organization. Even if you are not an executive or industrial coach, I think there is so much for you to glean from our expert…
33:1025/04/2018
79: Client Energy Q&A with Our Listeners
Meg Mann is Master Certified Coach who is passionate about coaching and living a purposeful life. Meg has been in the coaching business for a while. She received her formal coach training in 2004 and has been an MCC since 2008. Meg has been involved in ICF Global events and committees and 4 different ACTP…
50:5618/04/2018
78: Trends And Metrics In Coaching
Welcome back to another informative and inspiring installment of the Star Coach Show. When it comes to building your coaching practice, you need to have systems and structures in place that help your clients grow. That is why I wanted to take a closer look at some of the metrics we can use within coaching,…
33:3111/04/2018
77: Selling Strengths
We often discuss the importance of focusing in strengths for our clients, but how often do we turn the lens back on ourselves? Coaches, you can use your own unique strengths to grow your business and strengthen your client base. The same skills that help your clients zero-in on their strengths and talents can also…
28:5504/04/2018
76: Creating Impact To Reawaken The Soul
So many people are living their lives in a blur, losing their passion and zeal for life. The beautiful thing about a coaching relationship is that we are in the perfect position to encourage and inspire people to follow their dreams. That is exactly the position DJ Mitsch has taken in her book, Zombies to…
29:1528/03/2018
75: Organize For Success
If you are feeling overwhelmed and out of focus in your coaching business then it might be time for you to organize for success! I am sitting down with Angela Andrews today, and she is going to help you transform any area of your life with simple, easy-to-use tools and resources that will bring a…
41:1321/03/2018
74: Monetize Your Expertise
This week on the Star Coach Show, I am excited to bring you another business building strategy! We’ve talked at length about ways to build up your coaching business and today I want to shift our focus to an interesting aspect of business we may not fully leverage. We have unique backgrounds and areas of expertise to that…
28:4514/03/2018
73: Energy Matters for Coaches
We are all energetic beings, and we all bring our energy into a room with us. The coaching process takes a good amount of energy and to be effective we pay attention to the energy that we bring into the coaching relationship. As coaches, we are also responsible for helping our clients manage their energy.…
33:1307/03/2018
72: The Antidote is Curiosity
What is the secret to a genuine connection? I don’t think its similarity, but curiosity. I believe to the core of my being that we are all connected-that every living being is a part of a force greater than ourselves. Society has a responsibility to each other to honor that connectedness and as coaches we…
23:5901/03/2018
71: Small Business Coaching with Earl Bell
What does running a business have to do with coaching a baseball team? It turns out, the two have a lot more in common than you might think! My guest today is Earl Bell, author of Winning in Baseball and Business, Transforming Little League Principles into Major League Profits for Your Company. Earl is a…
33:4621/02/2018
70: Relationship Coaching with David Steele
Relationship Coaching sits beneath the umbrella of life coaching as its own specialty. So many people are looking for happiness in their relationships. Whether they are single and looking to find “The One,” or they are having hard times with their current partner. Deep down, many of us want a partner for life, a soul…
35:2514/02/2018
69: Mindfulness in Coaching with Patricia Thompson, PhD
Having a daily mindfulness practice can alter our perception in just about every area of life. We often use mindfulness as a calming or centering practice for our clients, but have you ever stopped to consider it as another coaching tool? Dr. Patricia Thompson visits the show to speak on her experiences combining executive coaching with…
30:0107/02/2018
68: Understanding ROI with Catherine Oleksiw, Ph.D., PCC
Coaches have the opportunity to make a lasting impact, but we often struggle to find numerical ways to back up our promise. That is why Return On Investment (or ROI) is such a hot topic right now! If you are like many coaches who want to know a little more about ROI and why it…
34:3431/01/2018