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415: Strategic Self-Investment: Grow and Thrive with Meg Rentschler, MSW, PCC
When was the last time you decided to invest in yourself and felt good about how it moved the needle toward your goals? On the flip side, you may have felt disappointed when an investment turned out to be a waste of time and effort—and no one wants to feel that way. I believe there is a strategy to help us focus on opportunities to invest in ourselves that pay off and deliver the desired results. Let’s take a closer look!
414: How Do You Live Without A Coach? with Dr. Dawndra Sechrist
The unfortunate truth is that not everyone in a leadership role knows how to lead effectively. An important key to successful leadership is to have a coach. As my guest frequently asks, “How do you live without a coach?” Yes–coaching is THAT important. Join...
413: Upgrade Your Leadership Operating System with Eric Pfeiffer
Does your leadership operating system need an upgrade? We often upgrade the operating systems on our phones and computers, but what about our leadership style? Today’s guest joins us from San Diego to discuss upgrading your leadership operating system. Join us to learn more!
Eric Pfeiffer is a co-founder and senior consultant at MPWR Coaching, focusing on executive coaching, team coaching, and leadership development. Eric has empowered thousands of leaders worldwide to become the best leaders of themselves and others, and he believes that the best leaders are made, not born. He founded MPWR Coaching to expand his efforts to unlock leaders’ potential so they can grow their organizations and teams in new, never-imagined ways. Eric is the author of Transform Your Trajectory and Leadership Gravitas, two incredible leadership books that are the basis for our conversation today.
412: Sacred Focus: Integrating Faith and ADHD Coaching with Heidi Fishbein, PCC
As a Christian, I want to have the right filter for information to help people in my community and my church community because there are so many families affected by diagnoses like ADHD, autism, and sensory processing issues. Many of these families are isolated without much support in place. We are talking about the importance of finding your ideal audience and the importance of the coaching partnership. Join us to learn more!
Heidi Fishbein is a sought-after ADHD coach, speaker, and Christian life coach. She holds a PCC through the ICF and is passionate about empowering women and families to navigate life’s challenges that come with ADHD. As the Assistant Director of Training at the International ADHD Coach Training Center, Heidi is an expert who teaches and mentors new coaches worldwide to become great coaches and create thriving, ethical coaching practices.
411: The Dangers of Knowing: How Curiosity Saves the Day with Meg Rentschler
You’ve heard the word curiosity mentioned here quite often. Because it’s an essential part of a coaching culture, curiosity is a topic that deserves a closer look. In this solo episode, we are diving into the concept of curiosity, what it means to be curious, and the pitfalls of “knowing” too much.
You’ll also hear practical tips for fostering curiosity, such as asking open-ended questions and active listening, which can improve effectiveness through curiosity. Join us!
410: Make Sure AI is Recommending You with Tom Schwab
Are you a secret or a success? You can’t be both! If you feel stifled by the undying commitment to your comfort zone, today’s show is for YOU! It’s time to bring yourself out of obscurity and in front of your target audience. Are you leveraging the benefits of AI? We want to help coaches be as successful as possible by making sure that AI tools are functioning as your best referral partner. Join us to learn more!
Tom Schwab is a US Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and author. As the founder and CEO of Interview Valet, Tom is a pioneer in leveraging targeted podcast interviews as a powerful marketing channel. Working with over 1500 clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to high-level coaches and consultants, he’s been called “The Godfather of Podcast Interview Marketing.” His book, Podcast Guest Profits: Grow Your Business with a Targeted Interview Strategy, has been called the bible of podcast guesting. He routinely speaks at top business conferences about how to turn podcast listeners into clients. His refreshing view of marketing today shows how you can break through the noise and finally get heard by your ideal clients.
409: From Humble Beginnings to Leadership Advocate with Dona Amelia
Leaders develop their best skills through connection, vulnerability, and exploration. Today’s guest covers it all with enthusiasm, confidence, and genuine humility. She shares her unique journey from a small Indonesian village to a full life in entertainment, coaching, and entrepreneurship. Join us to learn more!
Dona Amelia is a multi-talented and inspiring leader, keynote speaker, and executive/life coach. As the co-founder and Member Service Director at EGN Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, she leads Asia’s largest peer network for C-suite executives and entrepreneurs, embodying the qualities of a true leader and empowering women to reach new heights in leadership. Before taking on her role at EGN (Executives’ Global Network), Dona achieved remarkable accomplishments in the entertainment industry as an award-winning singer, actress, DJ, and TV host. She brings a unique blend of artistic talent, dynamic presence, and entrepreneurial skills that showcase her resilience as a leader. Her passion for making people happy and empowering others makes her a role model for women who seek to break barriers and thrive.
408: Cure Your Busy Brain with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
No matter your profession or lifestyle, you would probably agree that stress levels are at an all-time high. In our post-pandemic world, we have “busy brains” that affect us personally and impact leadership at a crisis level in organizations. Join us for today’s episode to hear an actionable approach that individuals and leaders can implement immediately for immediate stress relief and long-term wellness.
Dr. Romie Mushtaq is a triple board-certified physician, award-winning speaker, and national media expert. She mixes her unique authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to transform cultures and teams. Serving as the Chief Wellness Officer at Great Wolf Resorts, she uses digital solutions for whole-person wellness for over 12,000 employees. She is a leading authority in stress management and workplace wellness leadership serving professional athletes, Fortune 500 companies, and global organizations. Her TEDx talk, “The Powerful Secret of Your Breath,” has over 500,000 views, and her book, The Busy Brain Cure, is a national USA Today and Amazon bestseller.
407: The Coaching Business Flywheel with Robbie Swale
I’m excited to bring you a wonderful interview with a fellow podcaster. We have many shared interests and goals, including a passion for honoring the craft of coaching. He shares the Coaching Business Flywheel with us, a valuable tool he’s created based on practical tips for successful coaching. Join us to learn how you can use these concepts for maximum impact and outreach in your coaching business!
Robbie Swale is a leadership coach, author, and podcaster whose work focuses on leading with honor and the craft of coaching. He is the founder of The Coach’s Journey and the podcast of the same name, where he interviews coaches about their journeys into coaching and how they developed successful coaching businesses, whatever that means for them. He is the creator of The Coaching Business Flywheel and has coached and mentored countless coaches through various coaching, training, and supervision programs, including The Coach’s Journey Community. Along with his direct client work, Robbie has done leadership development and coaching work for many global organizations. He is the author of the 12-Minute Method books, which include How to Start When You’re Stuck and How to Create the Conditions for Great Work.
406: Listeners Unveil Greatest Lessons Learned
Welcome to a very special episode! I had planned to feature this live stream with listeners to celebrate the milestone of our 400th episode, but a family emergency preempted those plans. Never fear—we are making it happen now! Listeners share what’s made the show important to them and some of their favorite episodes, topics, and guests. Join us!
405: BONUS: Launches: The Key to Success with Jeff Walker
Welcome to a very special episode that will help propel you forward, get obstacles out of your way, and create a formula for making the living you deserve and the impact you desire. I’m excited to share this interview with one of my mentors whose work has helped propel my business forward. You will learn so much from today’s guest! Let’s get started!
Jeff Walker is the creator of Product Launch Formula, the step-by-step process that has generated over a BILLION dollars in online launches. He teaches people how to launch online courses, membership sites, online product, and services, and his formula has literally changed the way things are sold online. Jeff started his first online business in 1996, pioneering the online launch concept. His Product Launch Formula transformed the online marketing world from the day it was released in 2005, and Jeff and PLF have not slowed down since. Now, the Product Launch Formula brand is the gold standard in the online entrepreneurial training
market. Jeff’s students have done over a billion dollars in launches in hundreds of niches and markets in dozens of countries worldwide. Jeff lives with his wife, Mary, in Durango, Colorado, and is always up for an outdoor adventure. He’s no longer quite as fast as his kids on skis or mountain bikes, but they still let him come along for the ride.
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403: Abundantly Successful Sales Pages with Sarah Walton
The truth is that no one is attracted to your scarcity mindset. If you want to project magnetism in your field, you have to leave scarcity behind and embrace abundance! My guest today is a great example of success in multiple streams of services and income, and her sweet spot lies in creating sales pages that get results. Do you need a mindset adjustment and a sales page makeover? Join us to learn more!
Sarah Walton is a business coach and sales expert who has been featured on The Today Show, speaks at women’s conferences worldwide, and has helped hundreds of women start and grow businesses they love. She works with a handful of 1:1 clients, runs The Sales Mastermind, and leads her exclusive Abundance Academy for women in business. Sarah is the voice behind The Game On Girlfriend Podcast and the face of “Sarah Uncut” on YouTube, making her the go-to source for no-nonsense business coaching and real-life, mind-blowing abundance. From growing up in a low-income household with a single mom to helping moms turn their passion into a business they love while supporting their families, Sarah’s lived experience shows how women can powerfully change their lives and the lives of their families and communities. Through her successful coaching business, strategically designed to put more money in the hands of more women, Sarah has transitioned from being “just another coach” to being a real change-maker, and she is “all in” on her mission to put more money into more women’s hands!
402: Transformative Leadership and Cultural Sensitivity with Mohamed Hamza, PCC
As coaches, we always strive to bring our best forward so we can partner with our clients to help them create the changes they want in their lives. Today’s expert guest is a renowned authority on leadership assessment and development. Join us to learn more about growing into your greatness and being the most effective executive coach you can be!
Mohamed Hamza is a facilitator, assessor, and coach with significant contributions in more than ten countries. He is the Senior Client Success Director for Mercer Talent Enterprise, where he assumes the crucial responsibility of designing, developing, and delivering cutting-edge leadership assessment and development solutions to esteemed clients. Mohamed has coached over 3000 leaders from future talent to C-suite executives. His extensive experience and continuous pursuit of knowledge position him as a leading figure in business and leadership, delivering exceptional value to his clients and organizations.
401: 3 Non-Negotiables for Marketing Success with Jocelynn Flowers
I am delighted to have Jocelynn Flowers joining us on the show today to share her wisdom with us. Jocelynn is truly a special person! She is the proud founder and CEO of J. Flowers Marketing, where she and her team expertly motivate and support small business owners and entrepreneurs presently achieving six figures to scale their businesses, empowering them to reach seven figures and more. In this episode, she shares three non-negotiable marketing strategies for building your business. We all know that if we’re a secret, we won’t be a success. So, join us for Jocelynn’s valuable insights on growing your business.
As a certified Productivity Specialist and Social Media Manager, Jocelynn embarked on her journey from the heart of New York City in 2016, and today, she is thrilled to celebrate her seventh year in business, flourishing amidst the serenity of Palm Springs, California.
The challenges of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic compelled her, like many others, to reimagine and reinvent her business strategies. That experience taught her the invaluable lessons of perseverance and creativity in the ever-evolving entrepreneurship landscape. In her role as “The Sanctuarian”, she is dedicated to relieving the time constraints, learning curves, and organizational burdens entrepreneurs face. Her mission is to harmonize and balance the lives of their clients by infusing their businesses with structure, efficiency, consistency, and organization as if they were her own.
She has firmly set her focus on fostering growth in impact, income, and engagement for those with whom she has the privilege to partner.
400: Embracing Courage with Dr. Eileen Forrestal
It’s our 400th episode! I had big plans for this episode, but circumstances have forced my plans to change; hopefully, we will be on track to celebrate this worthy milestone in a big way with a listener-focused livestream episode very soon. I can’t think of a better substitute than my friend, Dr. Eileen Forrestal. She joins us to talk about the concept of courage–and who doesn’t need a healthy dose of courage in today’s world? Join us!
Dr. Eileen Forrestal is a retired consultant anesthetist and the co-founder of Get Up and Go Publications Ltd, publisher of the award-winning inspirational Get Up and Go Diaries, Journals, and Events. Having spent 20 years “putting people to sleep,” Eileen is now at work “waking people up.” She is continually inspired to make a greater impact on personal health and well-being with words rather than drugs and one pair of hands. In her memoir, The Courage to Shine: Find Your Voice and Discover the Healing Power of Your Words, Eileen shares her personal story of “waking up” to encourage others to explore their authentic self-expression and engage in new conversations for wellbeing and vitality.
Plagued by a childhood stammer and a reluctance to speak publicly for many years, Eileen is now developing herself as a personal coach, entrepreneur mentor, and speaker to encourage others to overcome their fears and shine their light in the world. With a Foreword and enthusiastic endorsement by Jack Canfield, Eileen’s memoir touches on her challenging relationship with her mother, the source of her “yes” in life. Her upcoming book is Embrace the Edge: Life is Bigger When You Say Yes. An avid traveler with an adventurous spirit, Eileen’s thrill-seeking highlights include summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Everest base camp, cycling in Cambodia, rafting the Zambezi, riding an ostrich, and hypnotizing a chicken!
She is a recently accredited Thought Leader with the All-Ireland Business Foundation, and she liberally shares her thoughts through Sparkles of Wisdom and Pocket Pearls on social media platforms, blogs, and articles. She lives in the beautiful Northwest of Ireland with her beloved 10-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Kellie.
399: Know What to Say Next with Karin Hurt and David Dye
Workplace culture and leadership are the foundation for success in every kind of business. I’m excited to be joined by two guests today who are proven experts in both of these areas. They bring their expertise into a discussion about the facets of workplace conflict; it can either be productive or destructive. Join us for a closer look!
Karin Hurt and David Dye help human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results. As CEO and president of Let’s Grow Leaders, they are known for practical tools and leadership development programs that stick. Karin and David are the award-winning authors of six books, including Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates and Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict. A former Verizon Wireless executive, Karin was named to Inc. Magazine’s List of Great Leadership Speakers. David Dye is a former executive and elected official. Karin and David are committed to their philanthropic initiative, Winning Wells, which builds clean water wells for the people of Cambodia.
398: Streamlined Social Media Marketing with Karlyn Ankrom
Are you ready to up your game around social media marketing? There are simple tweaks that can elevate your social media presence and help you create content to connect with your audience—and you can do it in one hour or less each week. Join us to learn...
397: Avoid Coach Burnout with Dr. Zeina Ghossoub, MCC
Burnout is real, and coaches are not exempt. How can we effectively help others achieve growth and accomplish their goals if we are personally dealing with the symptoms of burnout? Today’s guest is a passionate expert on this topic, and she’s sharing helpful information and resources in this episode. Join us!
Dr. Zeina Ghossoub, a Master Certified Coach, has a Ph.D. in human behavior and counseling and co-founded Vital Signs, a coaching/consulting company with a global presence in Houston and Beirut. She is passionate about addressing burnout, especially among healthcare professionals and coaches. In this episode, Dr. Ghossoub identifies the red flags of burnout, the importance of wellness and emotional intelligence, and how to address burnout. She stresses the necessity of prioritizing self-care for coaches and shares helpful tools and resources.
396: 5 Tips to Keep Your Business Thriving in the Dog Days of Summer with Meg Rentschler, MSW, PCC
Are you feeling the summertime heat and the increasing pull to spend lazy days by the pool or on the beach? As we move into the “dog days of summer,” it’s easy to feel pulled toward fun rather than focusing on our business, and it’s so easy to become distracted. How do you keep your focus on building a thriving business? I’m exploring this topic and sharing five tips you can implement today!
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395: Getting Sales Right with Katie Nelson
Most coaches admit to a love/hate relationship with sales. They either avoid everything to do with selling, or they are blessed with natural gifts that make selling easy. Today’s guest is a natural salesperson, and she has practical tips to share that can help make sales a much less painful—and maybe even enjoyable—part of entrepreneurship. Join us to up your sales game!
Katie Nelson, the founder and CEO of Sales UpRising, is a three-time business owner who has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs to play smarter in the “big leagues.” Known as “The Sales Catalyst,” she is a sales-loving, straight-to-the-point, let’s-get-down-to-brass-tacks sales coach with a solid entrepreneurial background and many years of sales experience. She pinpoints relationship-building as the key to sales success and is firmly committed to changing the current statistic that 90% of businesses do not meet their sales goals. Katie has developed the mantra: “Cashflow is oxygen.” Using her charismatic style as a speaker, consultant, and business coach, Katie’s mission is to bring fun back into sales and encourage business owners to make their revenue dreams happen and be their own best spokesperson. With a total of 25 years in sales and $150 million sold in products and services, Katie is adamant that every business action is a sales conversation. Her strategies have achieved sales of more than $7 million in her businesses! Her proven strategies for success are transforming mediocre companies into profit-making powerhouses. Through hard work, determination, and networking, Katie has built a brand that helps entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level, and her workshops, Mastermind courses, and business retreats are always in high demand. She is active in the small business community in northern Virginia as she works with a wide variety of business associations to steer them toward successful and profitable business growth.
394: Systems for Sustainable Success with Molly Ruland
Success is what we all desire in our businesses, and we want that success to be sustainable. What’s the key? Systems! We have to put systems and processes in place to achieve the success–and life–that we want. My guest is a perfect example of someone who has been down the hard road of entrepreneurship and learned the hard lessons, and she’s living her best beach life now while running a successful business. Molly Ruland joins us today to share her insights!
Molly Ruland, CEO and founder of Heartcast Media has been at the helm of her multimedia company for over two decades and is a trailblazer in the podcast production realm. Based in DC but managing her operations from Costa Rica, Molly’s expertise is on display in producing top-ranking podcasts across various genres. Her client roster is impressively diverse, encompassing the Department of Health, the DC government, NATO, dating coaches, and former NBA players, and she consistently delivers high-quality content across the board. Under Molly’s leadership, Heartcast Media has become synonymous with premier-branded podcast production, aiding businesses in boosting revenue and fostering strategic relationships. With a deep understanding of podcasting dynamics, content creation, and guest booking, Molly is a sought-after speaker who brings valuable insights to every engagement. Living next to a volcano in Costa Rica with her three dogs, she embodies the philosophy that “listening is the revolution,” driving her global business forward with passion and innovation.
393: Mindset: The Foundation of Everything with Dre Baldwin
Today’s topic is a message that resonates with me on many levels. The success of everything we do comes down to our mindset. That’s where it all begins. The good news is that we can learn to take control of our mindset. Does your mindset need an upgrade? Learn how to make it happen in today’s conversation with Dre Baldwin.
Dre Baldwin is the CEO and founder of Work On Your Game, Inc. He has given four TEDx talks on discipline, confidence, mental toughness, and personal initiative. He has authored 33 books and appeared in national campaigns for brands such as Nike, Finish Line, Wendy’s, Gatorade, and more. Dre has published over 8,000 videos, has over 142,000 subscribers, and his content has been viewed over 100 million times. He hosts a daily podcast, Work On Your Game, that has over 2900 episodes with more than 7.3 million downloads. He joins us to explain his principles of success that have carried him through a professional basketball career into entrepreneurship.
392: Do Your Inner Work for Mastery with Annie Gelfand, MBA, MCC
In the most recent solo episode, I shared that a few changes are coming to the format of the STaR Coach Show, all of which are designed to enhance and improve the value to our audience. You’ll start to see some of those in today’s interview with Annie Gelfand, the co-creator and host of the Essence of Mastery Summit. She shares how the path of coaching mastery has the secret sauce it takes to help us be better human beings. If we want to change the world, we have to continue to grow in our coaching mastery! Join us to learn more!
Annie Gelfand is a Master Certified Coach (credentialed by the International Coach Federation), Advanced Certified Mentor Coach, and MCC Assessor. Coaching since 1997, she founded the Wisdom Foundation, a humanitarian, philanthropic, community-based, not-for-profit service, as well as Radical Wisdom and Reach Coaching Mastery. A corporate “survivor,” Annie has an MBA, is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Organizational and Relationship Systems and Teams Coach, and holds multiple holistic certifications. She is an avid lover of all things natural and nature, including pickleball, kayaking, swimming, biking, hiking, gardening, ping pong, and chess.
391: Go Viral to Go Big with Michael Gerardi
Social media presents coaches and small business owners with multiple innovative opportunities–and most of us are unaware of how to use those to our benefit. Want to learn more about unlocking this potential? Today’s featured guest teaches us to use the tools available to us to help our coaching businesses thrive–without paid ads. Join us to learn from his expertise in creating viral content that generates unlimited leads and solidifies client retention.
Michael Gerardi is the founder and CEO of NextGenCEOs. He is known for taking struggling online coaches and turning them into profitable six-figure business owners. Over the past three years, Michael has been on a mission to help over 100 online coaches achieve six-figure incomes in six months or less without paid ads through his Content To Cash Method. He has scaled his business to over $1 million in revenue without paid ads. Your audience is filled with online coaches and entrepreneurs who are passionate about scaling their businesses online, and Michael is here to help them truly become CEOs while they achieve financial freedom without having to trade their time for money.
390: Embrace Change When It’s Right with Meg Rentschler, MSW, PCC
Today we are diving into the reality of change. It’s an inevitable part of evolving and growing, but we usually struggle to leave our comfortable patterns and routines to step into change. Why are we so naturally resistant? Let’s explore the challenge that comes from doing things differently and embracing change when it’s the right time to do so.
389: Tapping for Transformation with Brad Yates
We have a great show for you today! We are not only learning about a helpful technique but experiencing an exercise in “tapping” with my guest. It’s a win-win for you as you learn a different way to engage with clients and help them clear their blocks, reduce their stress, and reach their goals–and a stress-reducing technique for anyone! Come in with an open and curious mind and learn more with us!
Brad Yates is the online guru for Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as “tapping.” He wrote the bestselling children’s book, The Wizard’s Wish, and is the co-author of the bestseller, Freedom at Your Fingertips. He is a featured expert in the film, “The Tapping Solution,” and has appeared at many events, seminars, and media outlets. Brad’s core belief is that we all have greatness within us, and he views it as his job to help people reveal that greatness. He has over 1200 instructional videos on YouTube, and he encourages our listeners to take advantage of his online resources. To get the full experience of today’s episode, we urge you to watch the video interview on the STaR Coach Show YouTube channel so you’ll more fully understand the technique of tapping.
388: The Many Gifts of Barter Coaching with Whitney Chew, M.D.
Welcome! I hope you enjoyed our “Spring Break” during which we revisited two fantastic shows that were packed with valuable information. I’m excited today to bring you a brand new show with a physician-turned-coach/entrepreneur who shares the value of barter coaching and why this skill is a helpful addition to your creativity toolkit. There is much for us to learn about building this unique coaching muscle! Join us!
Dr. Whitney Chew is a board-certified internal medicine physician who quit medicine to pursue entrepreneurship. She helps high-achieving “creator-preneurs” tap into deep focus and peak performance so they can do more and make more money in less time, allowing them to experience more of what truly matters. Through hypnotherapy and other modalities that increase neuroplasticity, Whitney helps her clients rewrite their limiting beliefs and optimize their mindsets.
387: Revisiting: Change Your Negative Narrative, Change Your Life, with Pam Aks, PCC, M.S., RMT
Are you battling a negative narrative? We all need encouragement to get the negative narrative out of the way and shift our mindset to build the life we want. As we continue in our “Spring Break” mode, we are revisiting another great episode that is a favorite of mine from a few years ago with Pam Aks. She is a co-instructor with me at UTD, and she’s one of my favorite people! Her specialty is helping turn your inner critic into your inner support team. Sounds amazing, right? Join us to learn more!
Pam Aks is the founder of What’s Within U, an international coaching practice that supports leaders, entrepreneurs, and coaches to change the “Can’t” mindset to “Oh yeah? Watch me!” Named one of the Top Business Coaches in Phoenix by Influence Digest, Pam has helped many go from feeling demotivated personally and professionally to feeling unstoppable. In addition to coaching, Pam loves to teach and is on faculty at the University of Texas at Dallas in their Executive and Professional Coaching Certificate Program. Pam loves to read and geek out on all things mindset-related, and she’s the author of Developing a Confident Mindset.
You’ll be inspired by Pam as she helps us adopt a more positive and forward-moving mindset.
386: Revisiting: Honor the Art of Deep Listening with Tijen Genco, MCC
There is always more to learn about deep listening skills. Whatever your coaching or leadership role, you want those around you to feel seen and heard as you engage with them. In today’s episode, we are revisiting a listener favorite from 2020, Honor the Art of Deep Listening. Join us now!
Tijen Genco, a Master Certified Coach, is the owner of Genco Coaching, where she offers executive/leadership coaching, life coaching, and wellbeing coaching. She joins the show to discuss the barriers that get in the way of deep listening, along with how we can be attentive and fully present with our clients.
385: Tension Release and Coaching with Amanda Duarte, PCC
There are many different coaching styles and ways of engaging with our clients to empower them to reach their goals. Today’s show explores an interesting facet of coaching as we welcome a coach who focuses on the release of trauma and tension that build up in our bodies. Join us to learn more!
Amanda Duarte (PCC, NBC-HWC) is a somatic coach who specializes in the field of emotional regulation. With a deep care for the mind-body connection, she empowers individuals to cultivate emotional well-being and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease. Amanda’s passion for helping others stems from her personal experience of burnout and understanding the impact that unresolved stress and tension can have on our overall well-being. Through the application of TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) and coaching, clients learn to tap into their body’s innate wisdom and activate the body’s natural ability to release stress and restore equilibrium.
384: How Questions Strengthen Leadership with Bob Tiede
Welcome to another great episode of the STaR Coach Show! Today’s topic is a core concept of coaching: using inquiry to empower others to step into their talents and strengths. Join us to learn practical tools you can implement today!
Bob Tiede is the co-author of the 3rd edition of Leading With Questions, a book filled with step-by-step guidance on the art of questioning and techniques for use with individuals, teams, and organizations. An author of six books, Bob is the content creator behind Leading With Questions, a blog of over 12 years and followed in over 200 countries, testifying to his creativity, innovation, and consistency in bringing content forward. He has been on staff at Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) for 53 years, working in several roles. Most recently, he marked the 20-year milestone on their US leadership development team. Bob is passionate about helping leaders build their confidence and competence through using coaching techniques with their teams and seeing incredible results. Bob has been married to his wife, Sherry, for 53 years, and they share four adult children and eight incredible grandchildren.
383: Your CEO Mindset with Deirdre Harter and Carmen Reed-Gilkison
Are you bringing your CEO mindset to your business? What does that look like for you? Today’s show will move the needle for you, whether you are a coach or any other small business owner, and you’ll learn more about wearing your chief executive officer hat correctly!
Deirdre Harter and Carmen Reed-Gilkison are business strategists and the co-founders of Encore Empire, the place where women who believe that entrepreneurship is the most exhilarating and satisfying way to reach financial security and freedom translate their experiences into impact and income while making a difference in the world. In founding Encore Empire, Deirdre and Carmen bring together their backgrounds in business with the financial savvy of a CPA (Deirdre) and the insights of a Certified Online Business Manager and Whole-Person Coach (Carmen).
382: Achieve Your Goals Like the STAR You Are with Laura Seybold
Do you need a jumpstart to help you get traction and make things happen? This is the show to inspire and motivate you. You can achieve far more than you ever thought possible! My expert guest helps us understand the difference between dreams and goals—and how to achieve them to the fullest. Join us to learn more!
Laura Seybold is the founder and president of Shine Consulting, an executive coaching and consulting firm focused on enabling individuals, teams, and organizations to reach their greatest potential. Laura understands the impact leaders have on employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture. She is passionate about teaching leadership and coaching leaders so they can have a more positive impact and influence on others. She hosts the Leadership Rediscovered podcast, where she interviews leaders from different industries and walks of life to share lessons learned along the leadership journey. In today’s show, we dive deep into goals and how we move from wishing and dreaming to making them happen.
381: Own the Story of Your Brand with Emma Donovan
How much attention are you paying to your brand? Whether you are an internal or external coach or a leader in any capacity, you have a personal brand. How can we build confidence and create clarity around our brand while staying in alignment with ourselves? My guest today has helpful tips to share! Join us to learn more about sustainable ways to approach personal brand development with authenticity and intention.
Emma Donovan is the co-founder and brand strategist of Dapper, a brand studio focused on how the human experience shapes brand development. She is an established professional with 15+ years of experience in brand strategy, content writing, and entrepreneurship. At Dapper, she and her team focus on creating space for clients to gain clarity of purpose and confidence to own their authentic stories. Her ability to identify and seize an opportunity has played a significant role in her entrepreneurial journey, and Emma’s superpower lies in injecting enthusiasm, vibrancy, and playfulness into any situation. She excels in creating new products and collaborating with brilliant minds to connect the dots for clients.
380: From Inside Out: My Transition from Internal to External Coach with Susan Daniel, ACC
Most coaches don’t set out to be coaches. A consistent background among many coaches is the move from some other kind of work where we have grown and developed as human beings before moving into the coaching world. The transition for many coaches involves moving from the corporate sector into entrepreneurship, a journey that has its various challenges and experiences. Whatever your coaching role now and wherever you aspire to go in the future, you’ll find today’s interview to be helpful and informative. Join us!
Susan Daniel is a devoted talent development professional who is committed to unlocking the potential of individuals, teams, and organizations. Her journey began at Walt Disney World Resort, setting the stage for a fulfilling career path. Specializing in leadership development, experiential learning, facilitation, and performance coaching, Susan has refined her skills across various roles. She excels in designing, managing, and coaching various leadership and team development programs, all aimed at enriching personal and organizational effectiveness. Away from her corporate achievements, Susan is an avid fitness enthusiast, engaging in activities like hiking, yoga, Pilates, and strength training. Her dedication to nutrition extends to preparing healthy, nourishing meals for friends and family, and her adventurous side shines through her extensive travels with her husband as they explore the great outdoors and seek new experiences.
379: Drive in the HOV Lane Of Life with Gerald Leonard
Welcome! We are wrapping up the month of February with an encouraging show and another inspiring guest. You’ll be challenged to think about the choices you make in life and how you can be more proactive than reactive, especially when life hands us difficulties. Whatever your role and however you show up in your life, you don’t want to miss this dose of practical wisdom. Join us!
Gerald Leonard is an author, CEO, and jazz musician. He brings all of these roles and skills into his presentations, writing, and work. In today’s show, he shares his journey of overcoming a crippling illness to create his own success story. He teaches us a new perspective on life through his analogy of being caught in the traffic of life or moving into the HOV lane to adopt a different mindset and create a better result. He’s written A Symphony of Choices (A Business Parable), Culture is the Bass, and Workplace Jazz.
378: Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned Through Hip Hop with Dr. Tori Ellis
Are there lessons to be learned from the world of hip-hop? The answer is YES! Today’s topic should expand your lens and encourage you to look at things a little differently regarding how culture influences the way we show up in life. Join us to learn more!
Dr. Tori Ellis is a native New Yorker who has always been inspired to lead and guide others in the educational and workplace realms. Witnessing her family’s efforts to support and empower youth in the community from an early age, Tori decided to build upon that legacy and carve out her unique path. Pursuing psychology and criminal justice as an undergrad, she went on to earn her master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology and a doctorate in human and organizational psychology. Positioned as a millennial in contemporary society, Tori is dedicated to providing her peers and succeeding generations with the necessary tools to become exemplary members of society. Through a focus on wellness, positive psychology, and entrepreneurship, she is committed to holistic personal development and every effort that inspires and empowers children around the world to pursue their passions and be their best selves in every area of life. Being inspired and motivated by the hip-hop industry led her to write her best-selling book, The Sound of Business: Seeing Entrepreneurship through Hip Hop.
377: The Power of Self-Love with Meg Rentschler, MSW, PCC
Happy Valentine’s Day! On this day when we celebrate love and relationships, I want us to focus on the power of self-love because the relationship we have with ourselves is foundational to how we show up with others. We don’t give self-love enough attention because we are wired as humans to focus on what we are doing wrong and where we are lacking. When we accept ourselves for who we are and recognize our worth, it has a healthy impact on our esteem and confidence.
I highly recommend the work of Kristin Neff around self-compassion, which is the companion to self-love that encourages us to take care of ourselves, both physically and emotionally. The concept of self-love impacts how we make choices, set boundaries, and treat ourselves with kindness and care. Let’s explore more about this topic in today’s show!
376: Marketing Strategies: Strength in Structure with Austin LaRoche
Is your marketing plan delivering the results you want? Do you have a marketing plan, or are you guilty of “random acts of marketing”? Today’s show covers the importance of having a structured plan in place to make your marketing process a foundational piece of your business success. If you need practical and straightforward guidance for setting better intentions and seeing better results from your marketing dollars, you don’t want to miss today’s show! Join us!
Austin LaRoche is the CEO of ATAK Interactive and the creator of M2S (Marketing-to-Sales) Framework, a B2B growth system that synchronizes strategy and execution in a simple pragmatic plan. Based in Pasadena, California, ATAK Interactive is a full-service marketing agency with employees and clients across the globe. Austin is an engaged entrepreneur with a passion for helping other business owners see their visions come to light, and his company motto is “Strength and Structure.” He and his team watch their clients grow from random acts of marketing into an organized operation that can measure and optimize success at every stage of their journey. Austin describes himself as naturally creative and biologically unorganized, traits that have driven him to build frameworks in every area of his life to keep him accountable for his goals and long-term vision. He doesn’t just preach “Strength in Structure” to his clients, but he carries out the mantra in everything he does. You’ll learn specific examples of a marketing plan that brings you “strength in structure.”
375: Managing Your Time, Energy and Confidence with April Roberts
No matter what work we do and what passions we pursue in life, we must manage our time, energy, and confidence to be successful. For coaches and others in the helping professions, these management skills are important to us AND our clients. We can help others reach their goals by empowering them to examine how they engage with their time, energy, and confidence. Join us to learn more from today’s inspiring guest!
April Roberts is a coach who helps Gen X women achieve more abundance, love, spirituality, and alignment in connecting with their femininity. She’s a high-achieving former attorney and financial advisor who discovered her genuine desire and enthusiasm to help people think differently about the way they engage with their choices and intentions in life. April hosts The Vixen Voice podcast, where she shares stories of Gen X women who have shed the traditional definition of success to pursue their life’s true passion. Along with much wisdom and inspiration, April shares specific strategies to apply in time management, identifying energy drainers in your life, and finding what truly lights you up.
374: Breakthrough Coaching with Dr. Marcia Reynolds, MCC
When we think too much in our coaching, we break the presence with our clients. We make it about our identity as a coach instead of about the work the client is doing–and that’s not good coaching. I’m happy to welcome Dr. Marcia Reynolds to the STaR Coach Show for her third visit! She has much wisdom to share with us about helping us be in partnership with our clients. Join us to learn more!
Dr. Marcia Reynolds is a Master Certified Coach who has trained and coached leaders in 43 countries. She is the author of four international bestsellers: Outsmart Your Brain, The Discomfort Zone, Wander Woman, and Coach the Person, Not the Problem.
373: How to Develop Success Habits and Routines with Ben Kirk
What habits and routines are you creating that will bring you the success you want in your life? How can you partner with others to help them do the same? The steps we take each day collectively add up to make a huge difference; don’t we want those steps to move us forward to more success? Join us to learn more in this episode!
Ben Kirk is a highly sought-after productivity and high-performance expert known for his direct approach to helping individuals and businesses achieve their goals. His mantra is, “Do Better, Be Better, Win the Day,” which encapsulates his self-discipline, consistency, and accountability philosophy. He uses an innovative, custom-built, world-class digital platform that allows his clients to easily track their progress and see tangible results. His methods are designed to help his clients implement incremental changes that grow their success exponentially. Ben firmly believes that small changes create a major impact. His clients know him as their “Productivity PT,” and his accountability niche is tailored to the busy professional. He offers efficient, weekly 15-minute sessions that focus on the performance of the previous week, identify obstacles, and outline high-value tasks for the week ahead. All of this is tied to his clients’ quarterly and yearly goals, which were created using his proven method and digital platform. His work is not just about improving productivity, but it’s transforming lives.
372: AI as an Asset for Your Business with Meg Rentschler, MSW, PCC
There is much buzz circulating around the topic of artificial intelligence, and if we want to stay relevant in today’s world, we cannot overlook its value as it relates to our coaching profession. Can we use AI ethically as an asset to build our business? I say emphatically, YES! AI is a valuable tool that can help streamline our operations, enhance customer service, and provide helpful data to drive decisions about product development and offerings.
In this episode, we will explore how we can start small with specific AI strategies to create a big bang in our businesses in concrete ways. In engaging with AI tools, we have to break the blocks we have around trying something new and take steps forward that may pull us out of our comfort zone. Another key issue with using AI tools is that we must remain ethical and responsible as AI tools develop and evolve in the future/; AI-generated content still needs to be in our words and carry our voice. Join me for this interesting look at how AI tools might be just the boost your business needs in 2024!
371: Speak to Grow Influence and Income with Kim Carpenter, PCC
Public speaking is something most people either hate or love. In fact, the fear of public speaking ranks at the top of the list for many people! Wherever you fall on the spectrum, the truth is that you can increase your reach, visibility, influence, AND income through public speaking. Want to learn how to speak from a stage to attract others into your circle? Join us to learn more on today’s show!
Kim Carpenter is an executive and leadership coach with whom I’ve been privileged to work in various roles for more than 10 years. With a solid commitment to awakening unbounded human potential, Kim has spent the past 15 years helping business leaders and their teams hone their leadership and communication skills to navigate change and create breakthrough results. She is the founder and principal of People at the Center, a boutique consulting firm that helps organizations develop thriving company cultures that align with their values and boost their bottom line. In this episode, Kim shares her proven strategies and tips to help you go from hating public speaking to thriving and multiplying your income through this platform.
370: When Leaders Coach with Tom Burland, MBA, ACC
As 2023 is winding to a close, I’ll remind you that this episode is our final one before a holiday break at the end of the year. We will be back every Wednesday in 2024 with new episodes packed full of strategies, tools, and resources for coaches and leaders. We wish each listener the very happiest of holidays and much joy during this special season! Be kind to yourself and enjoy time with the special people in your life!
Today’s special episode is an interview with a valued friend and colleague. I’ve been able to serve as his instructor in coach training, and I’ve been privileged to work very closely with him for the past 18 months. Tom Burland is a seasoned professional with over 45 years of experience in building high-performing teams that drive impactful results. Throughout his career, Tom has held various leadership positions in all aspects of sales. One of his top passions is employee engagement and fostering emotional commitment in teams and organizations. He believes that these factors are crucial for organizational success and personal growth, so he developed and implemented his program within his organization. Serving as a trusted advisor and partner for organizations looking to elevate their performance through a coaching culture, Tom has positioned himself as the go-to expert on creating empowered, energetic, dynamic organizations through the power of coaching. I’m thrilled to introduce Tom to our listeners today!
369: Driving Business Engagement with Live Streaming with Tanya Smith
What is the best way to connect with your audience? It all comes down to video! If you are not using live stream videos as part of your marketing strategy, you are losing out on massive opportunities. Join us in today’s show to find out why video is the best way to quickly and effectively engage with your audience.
Tanya Smith is a premier video coach, savvy business strategist, and the host of Stream Like A Boss TV. She is one of the most sought-after speakers on content marketing, known for her soothing voice and magnetic presence, and she understands what entrepreneurs need to do to drive business engagement. Tanya’s weekly live stream show, Stream Like A Boss (8 pm Eastern on Thursdays), is where she offers strategies and tools to help entrepreneurs attract people into their world and engage them. In today’s show, Tanya covers common objections about live stream content and techniques for diversifying video content to attract your audience and turn them into engaged clients. Tanya first joined us for Episode 24, Social Media Marketing, and I’m thrilled to welcome her back to the show to share more of her expertise.
368: Revisiting Trauma Mitigation Coaching with Kemia Sarraf, M.D.
Throughout our lives, we all experience a barrage of small “t” traumas, and when facing a crisis, we do whatever we can to get through it. However, once that crisis has passed, people often continue trying to deal with the trauma to re-establish their stability.
In March of 2021, amidst all the challenges of the COVID crisis, I had the privilege of interviewing the remarkable Dr. Kemia Sarraf. In our discussion, we dove into the reality of trauma, and Kermia explained how to mitigate its impact. That interview was one of our most popular and impactful interviews ever. This week, we revisit it.
Kemia, also known by many as Dr. K, is a physician, educator, and leadership coach with a sub-specialty in leadership and coaching on severe burnout, toxic stress, and trauma. She is the founder and CEO of Lodestar, a professional coaching and consulting firm using a 360-degree trauma-aware container for coaching, coach training, leadership training, and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion facilitation.
Join us today to learn from Dr. K’s profound insights as she weaves her personal stories into her extensive coaching experience to navigate the delicate balance between coaching and therapy. This interview will enlighten you and hopefully leave you feeling lighter and more empowered!
367: A Truly Happy, Fulfilled Life with Daniel Mangena
What does it mean to live a truly happy and fulfilled life? As coaches, that is something we all need to consider.
My guest for today, Daniel Mangena, helps people live abundant, joyful, and purpose-driven lives. He is the CEO of Dream With Dan and Dream Inc., in addition to being the author of four best-selling books, a radio host, an international speaker, a master money manifester, and the creator of the Beyond Intention Paradigm.
Daniel is the ideal guest to kick off Thanksgiving week because he embodies the true essence of gratitude! He has a wealth of experience to share today, so join us as we dive into the art of dreaming big and explore how he crafted his unique brand and the mindset that drives his success.
Stay tuned to learn the keys to realizing your dreams and unlocking a happy, fulfilling, and proactive life!
366: Is Your Client Lonely? with Meg Rentschler, MSW, PCC
As 2023 winds down, many people are dealing with much more than shopping and planning holiday celebrations. The struggles with depression, anxiety, and loneliness intensify during this time, and these struggles are a real obstacle for many people. The US Surgeon General recently spoke about a study on the loneliness epidemic here in the US and how this pressing issue affects millions of people across the globe. The study revealed that 33% of the world’s population is lonely!
How can the coaching partnership help turn the tides on loneliness? Let’s talk about what loneliness looks like and how we, as coaches, can use our conversations and relationships to bring awareness and help counter this epidemic. Join us!
365: Judger or Learner? Your Choice: Marilee Adams, Ph.D.
Are you a judger or a learner in the questions you ask? As coaches, we should always be refining our skills with a methodology that we bring forward for our clients, and no one exemplifies that better than my guest today. Join us to learn the importance of the questions we ask and the mindset behind them!
Marilee Adams, Ph.D., is an award-winning author and pioneer in the fields of inquiry-based coaching, leadership, and organizational effectiveness. She is also an executive coach, coach educator, keynote speaker, and the originator of the Question Thinking™ methodologies. She is the CEO/Founder of the Inquiry Institute, a consultant for organizations large and small, an affiliate instructor for Weatherhead Executive Education at Case-Western Reserve University, and served for ten years as an Adjunct Professor of Leadership at the School of Public Affairs at American University. Her bestselling book, Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 12 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching, and Results, is a mainstay for coaches everywhere.
Dr. Adams and her team at the Inquiry Institute provide training for coaches, leaders, and teams in the Question Thinking™ methodology, working with many high-powered organizations and leaders across the world.
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