STRENGTHENING YOUR SKILLS
Building Your Confidence and Competence
When we confidently partner with our clients in the coaching relationship we are honoring the process of coaching by being present, listening actively, asking questions and using reflection to evoke awareness and being useful in the process of designing forward movement. This collection includes episodes that:
- Sharpen coaching skills and mastery
- Explore different coaching niches
- Do deep dives into competencies
- Explore growth and learning journeys
- Provide ideas for self-care and compassion
- Look at mindset and neuroscience
- Increase awareness on credentialing
Focus on the Coaching Partnership
Let’s Strengthen Your Skills
232: Trauma-Mitigation Coaching: Kemia Sarraf, M.D.
This is an important show full of impactful and relevant issues. The truth is that no one is immune to trauma at some point in life. Join us to hear the truth about trauma. Dr. Kemia Sarraf, also known as “Dr. K,” is an internist, educator, and physician and leadership coach who focuses on leadership […]
229: Exploring Vocal Empowerment: Brienne Hennessy
We are exploring a new topic in today’s show as we consider the gift that is our voice, the instrument we use for communication. Join us as we learn about a unique perspective on coaching through vocal empowerment. Brienne Hennessey is a licensed Speech-Voice Pathologist who became a vocal empowerment coach with 13 years of […]
225: Our Beautiful Diversity: Genena Armstrong, ACC
Today’s show brings a unique perspective about the coaching journey. Our topic is timely as we wrap up Black History Month with a conversation about racism, bias, and the primary need for curiosity. Genena Armstrong is a highly sought after ICF-certified professional and personal development coach, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, and best-selling author. She has […]
222: Honoring Cultural Diversity: Rebecca Eldredge, Ph.D.
There is no more relevant topic in today’s social setting than cultural diversity. As coaches, we need to continually examine how we partner with our clients in cultural respectfulness and responsibility. Join us to learn more! Dr. Rebecca Eldredge is a licensed psychologist who focuses on facilitating guidance and support for aspiring allies and anti-racists […]
218: Embodies a Coaching Mindset: Meg Rentschler, MSW, PCC
As we move into a new year, I wish you good health, wellbeing, peace, and prosperity. The challenges of 2020 remain, so we must...
217: 12 Proven Steps to Happiness and Well-Being: Gemma Nastasi
Welcome to our final show of 2020, a year filled with challenges, grief, struggles, and overwhelm. It’s also been a year of...
214: A Focus on Creating Your Best Life: Caroline Miller, MAPP
Today’s show delivers again with strategies, tools, and resources to help you show up as your best self. I’m thrilled to hear...
213: Helping Physicians Beat Burnout and Thrive with Coaching: Dr. Gail Gazelle
2020 has undoubtedly been a year of building resilience in revolutionary ways, which is the focus of today’s show. If you coach...
207: Honoring the Art of Deep Listening: Tijen Genco, MCC
We know that it’s vital for coaches to show up with curiosity and deep listening skills. The deep listening we are referring to...
205: Exploring Spiritual IQ: Amy Lynn Durham
Today’s show looks through a different lens to bring a different perspective to an essential element of a coaching practice. My...
200: What I Know Now That I Wish I’d Known When I First Started Coaching
It’s here! The 200th episode of the STaR Coach Show! I’m thrilled and honored to have covered such informative content with the...
198: Bring Coaching to the Ends of the World: Mel Leow, MCC
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, …
196: The Neuroscience of Prosperity: Ursula Pottinga, PCC
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,…
191: The Art and Skill of Resilience: Pegah Kadkhodaian
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.
188: Understanding Coaching Ethics and Communities of Practice: Josh Lissauer, ACC and George Nuthu, PCC
One of my goals for SCS is to bring more confidence and competence to you as you develop the skills and tools that add...
180: We Can Coach Through Fear: Meg Rentschler, PCC being Interviewed by Jean Oplinger, MCC
Today’s show is fun and different as the tables are turned on me. Jean Oplinger, Master Certified Coach and Episode 176 guest,...
179: Masterful Coaching In Times of Uncertainty: Judith Duhl, MCC
In these uncertain times, my heart is with all who are suffering across our country and the world. I am dedicated to keeping you...
178: The Impact of Coaching in Faith-based Organizations: Dr. Val Hastings, MCC
We are in the middle of difficult times in our world as an unseen illness ripples through and mandates increased isolation....
176: Top 10 Lessons Learned from My 20 Years Coaching: Jean Oplinger, MCC
During this difficult time, many people are affected, and so many things are uncertain about the future. We remain committed to...
169: Coaching Creatives: Coleen Chandler, PCC, CPCC
We are always exploring different aspects of the coaching industry as we look for those strategies, tools, and resources that...
168: Create an Unforgettable Learning Experience: Dr. Sherry Yellin
Today’s show is an unforgettable episode filled with incredible learning. I hope you are always thinking about how you can...
167: How to Laser Coach and Effectively Close a Coaching Conversation: Jim Smith, PCC
We all can use a little more happiness and positivity, right?I have just the right person to help you put more happiness into...
166: Coaching From Transaction to Transformation : Teresa Pool, MCC
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...
165: The Bigger Game: Rick Tamlyn, CPCC, MCC
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...
163: The Role of Coaching in Discerning Life Purpose: Bradley Davidson, PhD
As we are rolling through December and getting closer to the New Year, today’s show is especially relevant. We’re talking about...
162: The Superpower of Gratitude: Meg Rentschler, PCC
In this Thanksgiving episode, we’re talking about an incredible superpower that deserves our attention and focus. Gratitude is...
161: How to Identify and Overcome Imposter Syndrome: Jennifer Hunt, M.D.
Today’s show is about a topic we’re all familiar with in one way or another. Imposter syndrome is something I’ve experienced,...
157: The Power of Presence: Diane Ingram, PCC
How can being fully present help your coaching work with your clients? If you haven’t given much thought to this idea, then stop...
155: Live Coaching: Mina Brown, MCC
Today’s show opens a different perspective on living as a coach. What we mean are the ways we, as coaches, put our coaching...
151: The Value of Professional Credentialing: Sara Smith, MCC
What is the value of professional credentialing? This is a question I’m asked often by other coaches. Today’s show focuses on...
149: Cancer Gave Me a New Career as a Life Coach: Nancy McKay
How are you looking at life and its difficulties? The lens we choose to view life circumstances has a great impact on us and...
148: Exploring the Enneagram: Kathleen Stinnett, MCC
Every coach has concerns about using the best assessments in the most effective ways. There are so many assessments out there,...
146: Wellness as a Way of Life: Dr. Leena Guptha
Coaching touches lives in many different ways. In today’s show, we focus on how coaching can impact the health and wellness of...
139: Exploring Self as Coach: Pam McLean, Ph.D.
So much of what we do in the coaching field is centered around our outward actions and the techniques we use with our clients....
138: Managing Our Energy, Mindset and Outcomes: Meg Rentschler, LCSW, PCC
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...
135: The Masterful Partnership: Jane Adshead-Grant, MCC, Cynthia Loy Darst, MCC, Fran Fisher, MCC, Annie Gelfand, MCC, Molly Gordon, MCC, Marilyn O’Hearne, MCC, Georgina Woudstra, MCC
Occasionally, I like to do a summary show with powerful key pieces of interviews with previous guests. A summary show...
134: Steve Coxsey, LPC, PCC: Debunking 5 Myths about Therapy vs. Coaching
The border between coaching and therapy is often not clear. In today’s show, we try to eliminate those blurred lines and make...
133: Marilyn O’Hearne, MCC: Cultural Intelligence and Direct Communication
Today’s show is another one focusing on the core competencies of coaching. One of the most misunderstood competencies is direct...
132: Annie Gelfand, MCC: Leaning Into Conflict: Creating Space for Trust and Intimacy
Many people will go to great lengths to avoid conflict. Today’s show explains how acknowledging and leaning into conflict...
131: Dr. Ryan Niemiec: The Power of Character Strengths
As coaches, we know the importance of identifying the strengths of ourselves and our clients. Today’s enlightening conversation...
130: Patricia Porter: Conflict Management and Resolution
Most people don’t enjoy conflict, but as coaches, we deal with multiple issues around this issue. In today’s show, we’re...
128: Signy Wilson: Gender Equity: From Taboo to Together
This week we are sharing a perspective that may be new to you, may be controversial and definitely needs to be heard. Join...
126: Molly Gordon, MCC: The Coaching Partnership
What would YOU want to know from an experienced coach? What questions would you ask? What practical insights would you hope to...
125: Jacque Fletcher: The Gift of Self Compassion
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...
124: Kathy Harman, MCC: The Art of Active Listening
According to our guest, as coaches we have the capability to catalyze the world to greater well being. What an...
123: Georgina Woudstra, MCC: The Emerging Field of Team Coaching: Understanding the Differentiators
What is the difference between team coaching and group coaching? There might be coaches who don’t truly understand the...
122: Diana Ideus, PCC: Last Chance Coaching
In coaching, we often focus on coaching those that opt into coaching for themselves: leaders who want to achieve more, high...
120: Julie Davis-Colan: The Power of Positive Coaching
As coaches, we know the importance of mindset, but do we know the nuts and bolts of achieving the mindset we desire in ourselves...
119: Mike Bundrant: Overcoming Self-Sabotage
In each show, we explore different tools, resources, and strategies to help strengthen your skills and create a stronger...
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....




