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
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, and I’ve seen it manifested in many other coaches. If we’re honest, most of us have had personal experience with this phenomenon,...
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 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...
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 principles into action with those with whom we interact in our lives on both personal and professional levels. Join us for a look at...
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 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....
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 the people around us. Today’s conversation is about the journey into coaching through very difficult life situations that became...
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, 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...
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 our clients–as well as our own! Dr. Leena Guptha is the Academic Dean of Online Education at Pacific College of Health and...
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. 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...
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 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...
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 gives us a different perspective on a particular topic. Other summary shows include Episode 66on key business-building tips, Episode 86 on...
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 distinctions between coaching and therapy. We’re diving in, clearing up misconceptions, and debunking five common myths. Steve...
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 communication. We are taking a look at how that intertwines with us being culturally-intelligent as coaches. Marilyn O’Hearne is...
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 actually strengthens trust and intimacy in the coaching partnership. We’ll discuss how to set aside assumptions and get to a place of...
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 shows us how to look through the lens of character strengths, how to build those strengths, and how to understand them better....
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 exploring how our coaching skills can help with conflict management and resolution with a coach who knows how it’s done! Patricia...
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 us as we dive into a discussion of toxic masculine and feminine energy. We look at how it is impacting our world, our...
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 gain? No matter what might have crossed your mind, you will find answers and fulfillment in today’s conversation with a “coach’s...
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 way of demanding our attention, how can we be intentional about self -compassion? The information we explore today is...
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 extraordinarily wonderful and powerful belief. To build that capability, we growth and strengthen the way that we show up to...
123: Georgina Woudstra, MCC: The Emerging Field of Team Coaching: Understanding the Differentiators
iafd tisha234 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...
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 potentials to get to the next level, teams who want to fulfill their objectives. What about those people who are struggling and...
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 and our clients? Today’s show is about the impact of positive psychology on coaching and mindset. We’re diving deep into...
119: Mike Bundrant: Overcoming Self-Sabotage
bhad babbie In each show, we explore different tools, resources, and strategies to help strengthen your skills and create a stronger business. Today’s show is extremely useful, not just for coaches, but for everyone. We’re looking at how we overcome...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
65: Wire Your Brain for Confidence with Louisa Jewell, MAPP
It’s a new year, and I know that many of us are working on some brand new goals. The new year sets the stage for our personal growth, but self-doubt often gets in the way of real growth. How can we battle our own self-doubt and the doubts that our clients...
63: EI Assessments with Ed Hennessy
As coaches, we have the ability to help bring our clients to an awareness of emotional intelligence. It is not enough to just make a grade or exhibit a skill. Now more than ever, employers and organizations are looking for someone with a high Emotional...
58: Personal & Professional Sovereignty with Janet Harvey, MCC
What do you believe about your clients capabilities? How do we help our clients enjoy sustainable excellence? What does it mean to have personal and professional sovereignty? This week’s guest, Janet Harvey, MCC answers these questions and more as we...
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