The Coaching Life

Lessons from an Entrepreneur In this candid conversation, Todd brings his extensive experience and expertise as an entrepreneur in ‘ordinary' businesses into an open discussion about the coaching profession. Wanting to be an entrepreneur from a young ages, he reflects on some of his lessons from those early years, and masterfully articulates what is required in a coaching business. Phil & Todd discuss: * What's missing in the coaching industry. * What distinguishes coaches who will succeed in creating a prosperous coaching life from those that probably won't. * Why some folks leave the coaching industry after a short while. * The benefits of working with people smarter than you. * The dangers of social media & comparison. * Starting out as a pro coach, & why it can be so difficult to succeed in building a sustainable coaching practice. * An insight in Paris that has helped Todd live a happy life. * Making his life more about horses than the office. * What's the one thing that contributes the most to his financial liberty and financial success. Here's a little more about Todd Not every entrepreneur has a world-changing innovation to bring to market or can spin off a division from a larger company to get their start. Todd Randall was a mid-level manager at a large company when he reset his work values to match his personal ones and still found a way to be a successful multi-preneur with the liberty lifestyle he craved. Currently, Todd is a multiple-entity business owner including retail, wholesale and real estate businesses. His pride and joy is a consulting/coaching business to help aspiring entrepreneurs in hopes that they can avoid the mistakes he made in creating the liberty and/or success they dream of. You can find out more about Todd at https://www.beachview.biz/

Life, Love & Leo Unleashed This episode is a little different, it's a conversation that is a beautiful example of what is possible in coaching. At the time of recording Leo had been working with me for 6 months in my Coaching Life Unleashed program. In this episode Leo shares some thoughts about his first 6 months of our time together. He has been a wonderful client himself, open to looking at the uncomfortable, to be held with love through aspects of our exploration that have had him squirm, and a willingness to step into the unknown, which is all there really is. We have explored some pretty deep topics during our time together, and this 24 minute conversation is barely a glimpse. What is possible in coaching? A complete shift in your relationship with life, love and yourself. If you're a coach please feel free to share this episode with your prospects and clients as an example of what is possible in coaching. Here's a little more about Leo: Born in Austria and raised in Germany by an American Mother and Austrian father, Leo developed a sense of alienation early in life. His “ADD” felt incompatible with traditional education and, feeling something was wrong with him, he found it difficult to connect with other people. Since 2014 he has explored the nature of the human experience and through many kind and openhearted conversations has come to understand that how he felt was as much a universal as it was a personal experience. It is what he would describe as a pandemic of disconnection and disembodiment. Having trained in Gestalt therapy and group dynamics, and being at much more ease with life, he reached a turning point in his career: daring to offer someone he had just met a coaching session. The feedback from that conversation helped him decide to follow his calling to coach. Leo has invested in working with internationally renowned coaches and teachers and now takes much joy from helping his clients flourish and connect with a loving life. He also enjoys writing, listening to and playing music, volunteering in the name of happiness, and supporting organizations or individuals in their quest for a better world. You can find out more about Leo at https://www.leopessl.net/ (English coming soon!)

Getting Down to Business Tim is a bit of a unicorn in the coaching community, in that he can certainly be considered a very successful coach, but rather than create lots of noise on social media he has been quietly simply getting with it for over two decades. With a focus very much on the business of coaching and a level of commitment, interest and passion that is unsurpassable, Tim shares his story of his coaching life, revealing many gems that will be of use for coaches at all levels. In this conversation we discussed: * Tim's evolution from corporate employee to freelance coach and business owner. * How each of his redundancies became a blessing. * The series of happy accidents and synchronicities that continue to unfold. * How a pint of real ale became a turning point and led to a name for his business. * The difference between commitment and intention. * The system of selling coaching without selling * Determining the right fees for coaching * His biggest current challenge after coaching for more than twenty years. Here's a little more about Tim: Tim's transformational True Results Programme helps business clients improve leadership, communication and relationships. Happiness, confidence and effectiveness are heightened and most challenging problems solved. Since the events shared in the podcast Tim studied Executive Coaching at Leeds Beckett University. His learning journey continued with a deep dive into Aware Presence via Effective Mindfulness with Geraldine Breakwell and an immersion into the Three Principles. This led to Getting REAL with Clare Dimond and a fascination with understanding our true nature through the words of Rupert Spira. Tim explores with open curiosity and shares what makes sense to share, thereby nurturing a love of learning. Tim thanks all of his family for their support, especially his beautiful wife Lisa, his mentor cousin, Graham Creswick, and his ever faithful adviser, designer and nephew, Martin Oates. The simplest way to contact Tim is to email him at tim@trueresults.co.uk

Questions & Answers Unleashed In this solo episode Phil covers a duet of topics - the principle elements of building a prosperous practice that form the foundation of Coaching Life Unleashed, and his responses to an ‘Ask Me Anything' invitation made on social media. In sharing the 5 principle elements, Phil explains why income should be your area of least focus, and what actually is the most potent force for your practice creation. Some of the questions & topics covers in the Q&A are: * How to get started as a coach * What would Phil do differently, as a coach and a client? * What does Phil still struggle with? * What to do with all the bullshit & embellishment apparent in the coaching profession. Here's a little more about Phil Phil Goddard helps business owners and leaders throw out their conditioned rule books on life, liberating them to enjoy intimate and fruitful personal and professional relationships, and creating a world of love & compassion, fun & easy-success. His clients typically end their tireless quest for self-improvement, and instead find themselves feeling free, simply enjoying life in harmony with nature and their own wellbeing. He is a coach, speaker, leadership consultant, and lover of life and humanity, and has coached Hollywood actors, international models, journalists, artists, authors, film directors, corporate executives, and numerous business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs. A prolific writer, ghostwriter and published author, he is also the host of both The Coaching Life and Naked Hearts Podcasts. Phil's work centres around transforming relationships and leadership through developing a deeply grounded understanding of the principles behind our human experience and the nature of how our experience of life is created. With much humour and sincerity, he draws on over 30 years coaching experience and over 20 years in corporate leadership, to help organisations build harmonious and highly productive teams, and help individuals maximise their wellbeing to live their most loving and joyous lives. He is a digital nomad, recently returned from living in Bali for 1½ years, and can often be found on the Greek Island of Zakynthos, where he holds exclusive coaching immersion retreats for individual clients. He challenges his work on happiness by following a few English sports teams. You can find out more about Phil at philg.com and following him on Facebook via fbphil.com

The Simplicity of Being Happy A former addict, hairdresser, and Harley Street therapist, Hugh now lives in Switzerland, is the author of 3 books, and works as a coach and therapist, helping people overcome their addictions. In this conversation we discuss: * At his lowest point, what came to mind to help him move forward? * How the losing of control gave an artificial sense of control. * Some of the steps he took to set up his therapy practice in a way that enabled him to support his family. * The value of imperfection and embracing being human. * What we would like to be different about ourselves. * Playing the game, and reflect on some coaching trainings. Hugh gives one of my favourite answers ever to my final question! Here's a little more about Hugh, in his own words: “In 1997, after a long period of drug abuse, my life fell apart in a way that it could never be the same again. This turned out to be a good thing! As my addictions ended, I knew I had an opportunity to re-build my life. I am so grateful I had that choice, and that I took it! Since the re-build began, I worked hard on becoming better at being myself. This has not always been easy. Aside from my many and varied addictions, I have struggled with anxiety, confidence, and relationship issues. I have also had times where my life seemed to lack meaning and purpose. Along the way, I have worked with some really great coaches, therapists, and guides, who have helped me get clear about who I am and what my life stands for. These days my life is primarily guided by my core values, two of which are kindness and imperfection. Kindness because, for me, this is one of the most important human qualities. The world needs more of it, so I am doing my part! Imperfection because, for me, we are all fellow strugglers finding our way on this journey through life. Our struggles are not an obstacle to growth. They are our growth! I love helping my clients find freedom from addiction and change their lives! I love helping people realise they can have more of what they want, with the strengths and resources that they already have! One of the great things about choosing a path of personal growth is that one day you get to look back and tell a different story about the journey you have been on. I love helping people come to that place where the dots join up and they can see their personal history through new eyes.” You can find out more about Hugh at https://thehughosborne.com/

Honouring Presence A life-long philosopher, Michael discovered the 3Ps in 2015 in the heyday of running a successful fitness business. This prompted another career change, and just a few years later, after continuing to invest in his own development, he has sold his gym business and is a full time coach. In this episode we discuss: * Being a cheerleader vs being in knowing * The power of honouring your client * The nuances of teaching and presence * Do people need help? * The value of accreditation Here's a little more about Michael Michael has been a professional coach since 2007. Helping people realize their possibility and potential is his calling and it began with a conversation with his mother about guidance counseling in 1983. That was the moment he knew why he was here, to awaken the possibility and potential in all of us. Since then, whether working as a personal support worker with disabled kids, as an educational assistant in a special needs class, supply teacher, the owner of a martial arts studio and a CrossFit gym, to being a professional coach, his purpose allows him to help those he serves to flourish. You can find out more about Michael at https://insightbasedcoaching.com/

Flying Into the Unknown The inherent uncertainty of entrepreneurship can be an uncomfortable experience for anyone, and perhaps much more so for an ex-airline pilot. After 16 years of following his boyhood dream of being a pilot, Nathan travelled to over 25 countries while building a coaching practice. Recorded in December 2020, in this episode we explored: * Dealing with the uncertainty of entrepreneurship. * His own trauma and pain that introduced him to coaching. * Making a deeper contribution to the world. * How the astonishing male suicide figures led to producing a podcast. * Minimalism before it was cool, and how it can help us build relationships. * What's next, after the pandemic Here's a little more about Nathan: Nathan Seaward enjoyed a successful 16-year career as an airline pilot before becoming a personal coach and host of The Nathan Seaward Show. He believes, through the process of self discovery and self mastery, entrepreneurs can change the world whilst creating extraordinary lives for themselves and their families. He supports entrepreneurs to create game changing businesses that help people and the planet in new and innovative ways. From being a successful entrepreneur, to leaving at the height of his piloting career to go on a around the world adventure, he's always lived at the edge of his comfort zone, taking on new and challenging things in service of being his best self and serving the world. You can find out more about Cockpit Coaches at https://www.cockpitcoaches.com/

Clarity of Service Jamie epitomises what it is to be of service, providing massive value in his two podcasts, numerous webinars and masterclasses, as well as in his best selling books, coaching, consulting and trainings. He is also a serial experimenter, always looking at ways he can help people wake up to what's true for them and true for everyone. In this episode we explore: * The 3 insights that changed his life * The 2 things that get someone to hire you * His transition from full-time employment to entrepreneur * What's missing when people go through a coaching school but fail to create a thriving coaching business. * Why ‘The Principles behind Clarity' and not the 3Ps * What's the secret to being the ‘productive Jamie Smart'? Here's a little more about Jamie Jamie Smart is an internationally renowned writer, speaker, coach and consultant. He shows individuals and organizations the unexpected keys to clarity; the ultimate leverage point for creating more time, better decisions and meaningful results. Jamie is a gifted speaker, equally engaging in front of large audiences and more intimate groups. He's passionate about helping individuals and businesses to deepen their understanding of CLARITY® and to create the results that matter to them. In addition to working with a handful of coaching clients and leading selected corporate programmes, Jamie runs professional development workshops for business leaders, trainers, coaches and consultants. He has appeared on Sky TV and on the BBC, as well as in numerous publications including The Daily Telegraph. In 2003, Jamie started the company Salad, quickly growing a tribe of over 80,000 people who devoured his articles and personal development products. Salad soon became the world's leading NLP product business, and he was acknowledged by his peers as one of the world's finest trainers. Then, in 2008, Jamie shifted his focus to a new paradigm, the principles of CLARITY®. He stopped teaching NLP and in 2012, sold Salad. Prior to starting his own business, Jamie led multi-million pound organizational change programmes and was also brought in as a troubleshooter to rescue struggling projects. His client list includes the Guardian newspaper, Sweet & Maxwell, Payzone and Dun & Bradstreet. Jamie lives in London. When he's not working, he loves travelling, walking, drinking coffee and exploring. You can find out more about Jamie at https://www.jamiesmart.com/

Adventures in Goosebumps Simon takes us on a voyage of his rich experiences in coaching beyond the conventional room, out into a world of adventures, challenges and infinite possibilities. Phil and Simon explore: * Creating extraordinary adventures beyond 1:1 meetings * A powerful premise in enrolling clients & guiding them through their hero's journey * Stepping over thresholds onto paths to what we want to create * What it means to cut the bull-crap in a conversation * Simon's biggest lessons from 15 years of client creation * Why trying to repeat past success or copying others might not work & what to do instead * Creating what we want & the habit of Being-Doing-Having * Why is it important to cultivate an intimate relationship with your business Here's a little more about Simon: Simon is an artist, an adventurer and educator in the field of personal and spiritual growth, who specializes in connecting men with their deepest purpose. He works with creative self-starters who have mastered conventional success and who are now hungry to reappraise their life, to move beyond the frustrations and uncertainty of midlife and to transition into lives that match their deepest values and priorities. As a qualified coach for nearly 15 years, he guides courageous male leaders to the achievement of greater self-expression, fulfilment and the experience of deeper meaning in their lives. His work embraces the latest breakthroughs in brain science, positive psychology and energy, and so his clients' shifts in consciousness become deep-rooted and their results go far beyond what they can currently imagine is possible. Above all, Simon loves to take these courageous men on transformational adventures with that bring clarity around their true life-purpose and lead to the realization of extraordinary projects for the benefit of the planet and the people they love, on their on terms and without compromise. You can find out more about Simon at https://simoncrowe.com/

Under the Spotlight This is an exploration of how presence and undefended openness can create the uttermost atmosphere for personal transformation. David's passion for this path reflects in his work as a coach and how he turned deep listening into a powerful way to capture people's most intimate sharing moments. Phil and David explore: *David's turning point in becoming a coach *A insatiable need to be successful and approved *Shifting from high-fee paying clients to beautifully serving somebody *David's transformational work with film & storytelling *Growing an organic coaching practice & what NOT to do *How chasing money can distract us from the heart of this profession *The process of capturing glimpses of deep presence in personal stories *Societal division & how social media plays a role in it *The importance of having an undefended openness to seeing something new Here's a little more about David: David is passionate about many things. Indeed a defining characteristic of David is his passion for the things that he chooses to give his attention to. A father, a husband, a film-maker, a coach and a business owner. For many years David followed a corporate career, although was always more interested in the process of change, rather than the underlying businesses he worked in. David was first introduced to the foundations of personal transformation in 1996, and in 2005 this culminated in leaving the traditional corporate world and setting up a coaching and consulting business in 2005. Over the years David's work and his coaching have evolved to where he is today. The coaching has become simpler, deeper, slower. More often than not simply offering the space to be deeply heard. From this style of coaching a new dimension of film making has emerged, perhaps the most powerful work that David has and continues to do. A process of listening in silence, present to whatever words emerge and capturing them in beautiful short films. Sometimes personal. Sometimes shared. You can find out more about David's work at extraordinary.coach/films and vimeo.com/uncontained

Forever at Home Aliveness, passion for the coaching profession, the potential for transformation… Pour unconditional love into this mix and you have a beautiful exploration with Gary Mahler on what coaching really is all about. Phil and Gary explore: * Gary's wake up call to his dreams & his natural stumble into coaching, and his turning point of becoming a professional coach * How coaches can answer the question “what do you do?”
* How deeply working on oneself contributes to building a coaching business * Lessons from being impacted by masterful, world class coaches * The power of presence in transformation * Getting over yourself and what is possible in this profession * How invested are you? * The freedom & creativity of choice, despite circumstances *A powerful purpose & definition for coaching Here's a little more about Gary THE FEAST OF GARY MAHLER'S LIFE Married to Kanako, Father to Koan and Kona. Home wherever he is, Gary was born in Quebec, moved to British Columbia, and has lived in Paris, Tokyo and Hawaii. His home base is Vancouver. Gary ran Mahler Industries, a highly regarded CNC manufacturing facility in British Columbia for more than 20 years before he became alive as a professional coach. He has studied, trained and been certified in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) with Jon Kabat-Zinn, The Leadership Circle, Co-Active Coaching and Leadership with The Coaches Training Institute, Advanced Client Systems with Steve Chandler and graduated with honors from Trinity Western University. You can find out more about Gary at https://www.garymahler.com

The Godfather of Coaching How could this possibly be called The Coaching Life Podcast without the Godfather of Coaching as a guest? Yes, he made the top 80! With his masterful humor and clarity, Steve Chandler shares: • What started him writing and how, over 30 books later, his methods may change during his retirement. • How he had to break a family tradition to overcome addiction. • How to deal with ANY problem, and what's the one question that can help you deal with any situation? • Why the Ultimate Coach may not be for everyone. • What happens when you lose yourself in your work, and turn the camera around to the client. • How a rebel philosopher helped him discover the 3Ps. • Why Steve doesn't want you to remember him and what he'd like you to take from his work instead. • The role his wife Kathy plays in all he does. You can find Steve's Online ACS at https://www.coachingprosperityschool.info/ Here's a little more about Steve: Steve Chandler is a life coach and business coach and one of America's best-selling authors whose 34 books have been translated into over 30 foreign language editions throughout Europe, China, Japan, the Middle East and Latin America. Chandler graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Creative Writing and Political Science, and spent four years in the U.S. Army in Language and Psychological Warfare. His Coaching Prosperity School (The ACS) has been serving coaches from all over the world for 13 years, and is now available online as a multiple-lesson video and audio masterclass. You can find out more about Steve at www.stevechandler.com

Bootcamp for the Soul In this in-depth and moving conversation Harry and Phil explore: * What blocks us from expressing our deepest desires? * A process of dissolving old neurobiological patterns * Living & Coaching as an instrument of intuition * Musical success & excellence, losing it all and the shear joy of playing * The contradictions of democracy & racial injustice * Avoidance of inequality, awareness & willingness for a solution * Harry's most difficult phase as a caregiver & becoming a bringer of joy * Becoming a successful coach & unhooking the human potential Harry Pickens gives us a sense of the essence of his profound work in living as an instrument of love and awakening a new world. Here's a little more about Harry: Harry Pickens is an award-winning performing artist, educator, composer, author, workshop facilitator and life transformation coach. His career as a jazz pianist has taken him to 17 countries throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas, featuring collaborative performances with many of the world's brightest jazz stars, including Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Henderson, James Moody and more. As a composer, Harry has produced works for the likes of Wendell Berry and StageOne Family Theatre, and his composition “The Awakening Heart” was featured in a personal performance for the Dalai Lama. As a life transformation coach, he develops and shares practical applications of cutting-edge research in the science of well-being, helping his individual and organizational clients learn how to rewire their brains for less stress, more joy, greater productivity, and more ease. Through his work he helps people awaken to their own intuitive potential and the dissolution of racial injustice. Harry is the author of the books Fifteen Minutes To Freedom: The Power and Promise of Havening Techniques, and In Tune: Lessons In Life From A Life In Music You can find out more about Harry at facebook.com/harry.pickens and email him at harrycpickens@gmail.com

In this 3rd episode of the Coaching Life Revisited series, Karen Davis looks back at her coaching life since her first appearance on the podcast in episode 002, October 2016. With a grounded presence and deep love for the coaching profession, Karen shares her devotion for ceaseless learning, growth and impacting her clients' lives. Phil and Karen explore: * Continuous development & passionate service * Karen's experiences attending Steve Chandler's ACS 9 times * Clients becoming dear friends & the social vs professional distinction * Karen's forthcoming book and other future creations * Ever more impact from a deep love for your clients * Building a successful practice from understanding, curiosity and generosity. Here's a little more about Karen: After 25 years in leadership roles in the business-to-business technology and services space, Karen changed her life by serving and guiding the transformation of others. She became a Professionally Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation and she's been coaching, consulting and facilitating leadership workshops for organizations such as Pfizer, Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard, as well as many other small businesses since 2008. Today, her practice focuses on one-on-one deep coaching with high-performing executives, entrepreneurs, and executive coaches who are committed to their success, ready to uncover their hidden potential and make their own unique difference in the world. Karen is the co-author of two books, Unconventional Wisdom: Stories Beyond the Mind to Awaken the Heart and a book on coaching, When All Boat Rise: 12 Coaches on Service as the Heart of a Thriving Practice. Her forthcoming book, How to Be a Great Coaching Client, will be co-authored with Alex Mill. Karen loves to travel, study people and learn about other cultures. You will often find her coaching her clients at her studio on an urban farm or on a walk out in nature. Best of all, Karen has two fascinating adult children, Dustin and Alexa, a wonderful life partner, Alex Mill and an office dog, Jax—all of whom serve as her inspiration each and every day! You can find out more about Karen at KarenDavisCoaching.com or through email at Karen@KarenDavisCoaching.com

A Coaching Life Revisited: Straight Talking Success Over 3½ years after being the very first guest on the podcast in 2016, with his usual candour Kevin reflects on what has changed and reveals very simply what it takes to be a masterful coach building a sustainable practice. Without any sugar-coating, Kevin and Phil explore: * Relaxing into being yourself & the power of curiosity * The importance of your coaching impact on client acquisition * What makes for an impactful coach * What a masterful coaching practice can look like, including fees * What it means to ‘do the work.' Here's a little more about Kevin: 

Kevin Waldron is the founder of Waldron Leadership, a business coaching and consulting company, that helps business owners get to that next level of performance. 

An experienced entrepreneur, Kevin started and grew a $24M a year disaster restoration company with over 200 employees and 5 offices, before selling his business to a national franchise. Based in Novato CA, Kevin now works with business owners around the world to grow their results. In 2015 he pioneered the Kilimanjaro Project, a life leadership program, that had him take a client to the top of Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa. Kevin is also the author of the upcoming book “Real Time Leadership”… How high performers change how they see their world to create a life worth living.” Meet him at www.waldronleadership.com

A Coaching Life Revisited: Evolving Mastery John was first on the podcast in episode 10, released in February 2017. In this conversation, as we look back on those three years, John shares with his usual candid openness and honesty, revealing what was going on for him back then, what he's learning from his son, how he creates his income in details now, and the power of being. He continues to demonstrate his commitment to mastery in all aspects of his life. If you listen through the end music you'll also get to hear the 5 minute conversation we had before we recorded the episode, including chatting about my 50lb weight loss… Here's a little more about John: John Patrick Morgan is a philosopher, teacher and coach for individuals intent on living a beautiful life. For two decades, he has been supporting entrepreneurs, athletes and artists in growing their peace, joy and success through growing themselves. Students of his work share an obsession with self-mastery and a deep value of freedom, love and personal power. Through hundreds of his free videos, online classes and confronting, yet compassionate dialogue, John helps people to discover how their mind creates their reality and how through opening their heart they can access deeper fulfillment, more power and exponentially greater material results in their life and work. You can find out more about John at: Social Media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jpmorganjr/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jpmorgancreating YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/jpmorganjr Sign up to receive John's Creating Insight emails and gain instant access to his Creating members area, which contains masses of in-depth audio and video lessons https://jpmorganjr.com/

20 Years of Learning Nikki has been an executive coach for 20 years and in this gem-ridden conversation shares some of her intuitive, heart-centred lessons around working with clients in corporations, coaching leaders, dealing with potential conflict, her continued journey of learning, and reveals how life can throw you a curveball, even after two decades in the profession. Here's a little more about Nikki Nikki Carpenter is an ICF professional certified coach; facilitator and teacher who is passionate about helping leaders discover and maximize their strengths and creativity, so they can do the same for those they lead. She believes that leadership is a powerful opportunity to embrace challenge and change as paths to personal and organizational growth and service. Nikki helps pave the way for leaders to speak more confidently, give more effective feedback, create stronger, more dynamic teams and realize their vision for leadership excellence. In her first career, Nikki was a Clinical Nutrition leader in a large healthcare organization. She had the good fortune to transition roles and provide leadership and team development across many hospitals and cultures. For the past twenty years, Nikki has provided coaching and facilitation services to a variety of organizations and industries with an emphasis on healthcare. You can find out more about Nikki at www.presentleader.com

Episode 074 - Nicole Barton Creating with Fun Wisdom has ways of telling us to be kinder to ourselves. Of course, we don't always listen, until we have to. Nicole shares her story of reaching burnout and subsequently dropping the pressure of working hard and shifting to simply having fun. Now creating in whatever feels fun to do while deeply listening to what moves her, she is enjoying a much more prosperous coaching life dancing in a blend of wisdom and playful humanness. Here's a little more about Nicole Life Mentor, Nicole Barton, is something of a unicorn within the self-help industry for her candid notion that nobody needs self-help. She is a breath of fresh air in her admission that while playing and dancing in anything that leads us into soul-led expression is beautiful to shift us from our heads and into our hearts, none of these practices are prerequisites to peace. Nicole supports people to embody their own wisdom through embracing self-rediscovery, via her online summit, group programs, one-to-ones, events and retreats, and is working on her first book. You can find out more about Nicole at Website – https://www.nicolebarton.co.uk Self-Rediscovery Summit - https://www.nicolebarton.co.uk/online-summit Self-Rediscovery School - https://www.nicolebarton.co.uk/programs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wellbeingwriter/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheWellbeingWriter/

The Simplicity of Service Can a simple smile and letters of appreciation really be part of service that leads to the creation of a prosperous coaching life? What of the relationship between being an entrepreneur running a business and actually being a coach? Can you show your faith in coaching in a way that enrols clients with no risk to them? In a typically open and honest conversation, Tiago shares what he has seen on his journey from struggling coach to living a prosperous coaching life, create a successful coaching practice among chaos with consistency. Here's a little more about Tiago By age 17, Tiago had founded his first company, growing from zero to 700,000 followers in two years. At 19, he sold it and began traveling the world. After five and a half months backpacking, he moved back to his home country Brazil and after a few business attempts, got clear on his values and started a coaching practice. He has received coaching from some of the top coaches in the world, and now helps entrepreneurs, leaders and coaches who want to create a big impact in the world. They are ambitious, and want to use wealth creation and business building as a way to get connected with their loving and powerful version of themselves. Tiago now resides in Florianópolis, Brazil, where he hosts VIP Days for his clients and helps them design their business to support a lifestyle of ease, fun and profitability. Find out more at tiagobuhr.com or through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tiago.buhr

Episode 072 - Peter Sleigh Being Lived Having built a very successful accountancy business over the last 12 years, Peter transitioned to full-time coaching in 2019. His dedication to being of service is both compelling and inspiring, and he shares with much enthusiasm and openness how his journey is unfolding right before his eyes… Here's a little more about Peter Peter Sleigh is a transformational coach having graduated from Michael Neil's SuperCoach Academy in 2019. Peter's route to transformational coaching came via more traditional coaching through NLP and Diplomas in Personal Performance Coaching and Small Business Coaching with The Coaching Academy. Peter is a Chartered Certified Accountant and has grown an accountancy practice from his back bedroom to a business which employs 10 people in the UK and 15 people in a processing unit in Asia. Peter loves the impact that transformational coaching has on practically everyone's life and has a real passion for coaching. He is no longer involved with the accountancy business on a day to day basis and dedicates his time to help as many people as possible benefit from seeing the inside out nature of life through coaching and teaching. Peter is married with a 17 year old son. He enjoys working out with his Personal Trainer and watching his football club, Leeds United. You can find Peter on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/peter.sleigh.77

Episode 071 - Regina Kleinhenz Experimenting with Fun If you would like to turn your Podcast idea into a reality, check out how I can support you at philg.com/launchpod Just how much fun can you have building a coaching practice? Is following your joy really a fruitful strategy? Should we listen when we think we won't enjoy doing something? Do you need to figure out who your ideal client actually is? In this delightful episode my previous client Regina reveals her answers to these questions, shares some of her insights and the impact of our time together on her journey in building a Coaching Life. Here's a little more about Regina Regina Kleinhenz is a heart-centered coach, speaker, Yoga teacher, former Systemic therapist and teacher. Before she came across the 3 principles in 2017, she thought being a comedienne would be a dream come true, only to find out that that desire had been a coping mechanism owed to a misunderstanding of who she thought she was or needed to be. She likes connecting and working with other people in a humorous way and what she's most passionate about is seeing the sparkle in people's eyes (re-)appear, when they get in touch with who they really are. Regina works with individuals but also speaks in organizations, pointing people towards the source of clarity, wellbeing and ease. She particularly enjoys working with entrepreneurs and leaders. The focus of her work lies in - 1:1 coaching for entrepreneurs and leaders - keynotes and workshops pointing towards the inside-out understanding and mental health for companies and institutions - transformational retreats and intensives for individuals and groups She recently became a member of Business Network International (BNI) and is very much looking forward to becoming a certified Clarity Coach through Jamie Smart's Clarity Academy in 2020. Regina loves Yoga, comedy and improv theater. She now lives in Stuttgart, spending her leisure time with her partner Matthias and his children Jana and Alina. You can find out more about Regina at www.reginakleinhenz.de and https://www.linkedin.com/in/regina-kleinhenz-54b502123/

Being Human It was Amy's book 'Being Human' written over six years ago, that introduced me to her work, and whilst she has published another great book since then, her willingness to show, explore and share what it is to be human remains. It seems Amy was destined to be in this work, reading spiritual literature during childhood and being introduced to coaching methodologies in her teen years. In a typically warm, humble and very human conversation, Amy shares the story of her evolution through Psychology training, her own personal challenges, authoring three books, into coaching and running the Little School of Big Change. Here's a little more about Amy Amy Johnson, PhD is a psychologist, coach, author, and speaker who shares a groundbreaking new approach that helps people find true, lasting freedom from unwanted habits via insight rather than willpower. She is author of Being Human (2013), and The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit (2016). In 2017 she opened The Little School of Big Change, an online school that has helped hundreds of people find freedom from anxiety and habits and live a more peaceful life. Johnson has been a regularly featured expert on The Steve Harvey Show and Oprah.com, as well as in The Wall Street Journal and Self magazine. Learn more at www.DrAmyJohnson.com.

Episode 069 - Phil Goddard 6 Essentials for a Prosperous Coaching Life There are so many things at play in building a coaching practice and creating your own coaching life. In this episode Phil outlines six essential elements that come up most commonly in conversations with other coaches, a notebook is recommended because there's gold in them there hills… Mastering these essentials will have you well on the way to creating you own Prosperous Coaching Life. Here's a little more about Phil: Phil Goddard helps people create easy, prosperous and loving personal & professional relationships. He is an internationally renowned life & relationship coach, speaker, leadership consultant, and lover of life and humanity. A published author he is also the host of The Coaching Life Podcast. His work centres around transforming relationships and leadership through developing a deeply grounded understanding of the principles behind our human experience and the nature of how our experience of life is created. With humour and sincerity, he combines over twenty-one years in corporate leadership with fourteen years as a professional coach, to help organisations build harmonious and highly productive teams, and individuals to live their most loving and joyous lives. He has coached Hollywood actors, international models, journalists, artists, authors, film directors, corporate executives, and numerous business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs, and can often be found on the Greek Island of Zakynthos, where he holds exclusive coaching immersion retreats for individual clients. He challenges his work on happiness by following a few English sports teams. You can find out more about Phil at philg.com and connect with him on Facebook via fbphil.com

Starting Out & Enjoying What You Do In this conversation Giles brings his light-heartedness, humour and immense enthusiasm for coaching and shares what it's been like for him at the very early stages of his coaching career. Surely a successful career as a surgeon, working in IT and also getting paid to ride a bicycle are the perfect foundation for becoming a successful coach… Or is it simply about enjoying what you do? Here's a little more about Giles: Giles left a career as a qualified surgeon to pursue a dream of riding his bike for a living. From medical writing to policy advising, Health IT consultancy to keynote speaking, cycle journalism to shop-keeping with his wife, his way of being in life has always been fuelled by the simple concept of “More of what you like, less of what you don't.” He now lives and writes and runs a heart-centred coaching practice in the Brecon Beacons, Wales, walking side by side through life with others determined to be themselves and “enjoy what they do”. He speaks regularly to audiences interested in personal change, writes at facebook.com/gilespcroft and hosts the “Enjoy What You Do” Community over at facebook.com/groups/enjoywhatyoudo Given his roots, Giles is passionate about the wellbeing of NHS staff and—with an ever-growing group of like-minded people—is on a mission to bring the inside-out understanding to healthcare professionals throughout the service. If you would like to be a part of that, then email him at: hello@gilespcroft.com You can connect with Giles on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/gilespcroft

Living by the Laws of Creation Could there really be a single misunderstanding of how creation works that keeps us from what we want? Dominic has been coaching for eleven years, and in this extended episode shares how he has created a very successful coaching practice, without plans or complex strategies, by simply using what appear to be the laws of creation. Here's a little more about Dominic: Dominic Scaffidi's purpose is to “awaken greatness.” As a certified executive coach, he fulfils this purpose by partnering with individuals to point them back toward the unlimited potential and possibility of who they really are. By accessing their own innate wisdom, clients are supported to take on important professional and personal goals. In 2008, following a 20-year corporate career, Dominic founded HR Possibilities to provide three core services: 1) Individual Executive Coaching for senior leaders, entrepreneurs and high performing individuals. 2) Team Coaching for senior executive teams 3) Training for leaders and people managers to learn “how to be a Great Coach rather than a good boss.” Dominic has worked with leading edge, global organizations across a variety of industries. He is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentialed through the International Coach Federation and has been awarded two Prism awards for excellence in coaching within organizations. He is also grounded in the Three Principles and certified as a transformative coach through Michael Neill's coach academy. You can find out more about Dominic at https://www.hrpossibilities.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicscaffidi

The Courage to Love When her idyllic and dream life fell apart suddenly in October 2017, Leighann began a process and journey of grief, healing, and re-emergence, which she shares in this moving conversation. With much to handle in the aftermath of the sudden passing of her fiancé whilst they were together on the other side of the world, and then embarking on travelling to twelve different countries as she reconnected with her passion for this work, Leighann shares with us some of her challenges along the way, and how her courage to love has carried her through. Here's a little more about Leighann: By age 25, Leighann had created her dream life. She was a yoga teacher, a psychology graduate, a highly trained coach with top-ranked schools, had a thriving coaching practice, and was engaged to the man of her dreams. She and her fiancé were in Thailand to work with a client in October of 2017 when her fiancé suddenly died next to her at age 28 with no warning - and her dream life was gone in an instant. For the next year and a half, Leighann embarked on a new healing journey, and traveled and lived in 12 different countries, redefining her life, identity, heart, and soul. Now, she's still in love with the service of coaching, and aspires every day to be the embodiment of the lessons she learned from grief and trauma. She believes that, if you choose, tragedy can be the invitation to a higher level of existence. You can find out more about Leighann at https://www.leighannamanda.com https://www.instagram.com/the.wholeness.coach https://www.facebook.com/leighann.amanda1

Just Play Everyone has a book in them. This episode is for you if you'd like to get that book out. It's also for you if you have a message or understanding to share with the world. Nick shares his journey from being a teacher and head of music at a school, to best selling author and coach to musicians. In yet another raw and honest conversation, he shares his own personal process of how his book came into fruition and how he created a fanbase that has helped him get his message into the world with credibility that appeals to his target audience. Here's a little more about Nick: Nick Bottini is a multi-instramentalist, consultant and performance coach. He studied at Leeds University, the Franz Liszt Hochshule Für Musik in Weimar, and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. He has worked s a freelance musician, as well as Head of Music in London Schools. As a workshop leader and public speaker he has shared the Inside-Out understanding of the mind with musicians, international sportspeople, business people and many others. For ten years he has worked at various levels in the music industry from school children to adult beginners, to child prodigies, competition winners, music college students and top professionals. Nick lives in East London with his wife, Polina, and their cat, Kasya. You can find out more about Nick at www.nickbottini.com

The Nature of Beliefs - A Conversation with Amir Karkouti And why sharing your understanding of the principles (or indeed anything) may be unhelpful... In this episode I share a conversation I had with my dear friend Amir, for his WTF Are The Principles Group. Let's look at the nature of beliefs and the role they play in our interpretation of the world. We've seen some passionate debates around these parts, strong opinions, gentle pointing, all usually with an undercurrent of ‘so long as you're pointing to truth it's all cool.' I like that sentiment too. But are we pointing to truth? Or have we been hoodwinked by an unintentional magic trick that appears to have swept aside our beliefs only to instil another? Let's explore... Here's how Amir introduced this conversation: Alright folks, I am excited about this one! You may have seen him as the host of "The Coaching Life" Podcast where he interviewed some of the top coaches in our industry. You may have read his books Musings on Love and the sequel More Musings on Love. You may have seen him jump in and answer a question on Facebook from a completely different space that blew you away. Well, you will finally get a chance to listen to him speak and share with us. I am going to give you a personal bio even though his bio is posted below. I have known Phil since the beginning days of my coaching career. We have done workshops together and he has become a very good friend. One thing that separates Phil from so many is that he embodies what he shares. His personality, his love of life, and his generosity seeps in every facet of his existence. Whenever we spend time together I feel like I got bathed in a spiritual bath. He is incredibly human and has a talent to see what most of us don't see about how amazing we are! You can find Amir's group on Facebook via welovesyd.com Here's a little more about Phil: Phil Goddard is an internationally renowned life & relationship coach, speaker, leadership consultant, and lover of life and humanity. He is a published author and the host of The Coaching Life Podcast. His work centres around transforming relationships and leadership through developing a deeply grounded understanding of the principles behind our human experience and the nature of how our experience of life is created. With humour and sincerity, he combines over twenty-one years in corporate leadership with fourteen years as a professional coach, to help organisations build harmonious and highly productive teams, and individuals to live their most loving and joyous lives. He has coached Hollywood actors, international models, journalists, artists, authors, film directors, corporate executives, and numerous business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs, and can often be found on the Greek Island of Zakynthos, where he holds exclusive coaching immersion retreats for individual clients. He challenges his work on happiness by following a few English sports teams. Phil can be contacted via philg.com and found on Facebook via fbphil.com.

Surfing Wild Waves into Coaching In this raw and open conversation, with infectious enthusiasm Troy shares his journey from being a founder member of a super-successful clothing company, through some of life's shit-storms, and into his first year in coaching. It's been a wild ride, one that has had him listen to his heart and change completely how he shows up in the world. If you're a relatively new coach, you're transitioning or have transitioned from a previous career, or are passionate about living a coaching life, this one is for you. Here's a little more about Troy Hailing from California Troy was introduced to the ocean and surfing at a very young age. In 1991 he was on his way to becoming a professional surfer when he was faced with a decision of surfing for a living or taking a leap of faith at a startup called Volcom. He chose the latter and ended up with the company for 20 years where he worked his way up to Global EVP of Marketing. In 2010 he left the company and shortly thereafter he was divorced. In 2016 he started a men's yoga clothing line called Kozm. At the beginning of 2018, he was feeling unfulfilled with running his company and made the tough decision to step away. Simultaneously he experienced a painful breakup, was confronted with mid-life and was feeling depleted and lost. Soon thereafter he fell into depression which battered his immune system leaving him vulnerable for a health crisis. He then became ill and was diagnosed with mold poisoning from the house he was living in. Finally realizing the innate healing power within he soon learned how to become his own doctor and created the optimum environment (inside and out) to heal. This experience ended up being a blessing which supercharged him in becoming a life coach where he helps people to remember the true essence of who they are and what they're capable of creating and achieving. You can find out more about Troy at: https://www.radical.voyage/ https://www.instagram.com/radicalvoyage/ https://www.instagram.com/treckert/

Dropping the Mask to Wellbeing Emerging from a snotting-nosed pool of tears, Karen has realised the freedom of living life without a mask, in full integrity of showing up as herself in all circumstances, which has also brought some immense health benefits. In this wonderfully frank conversation Karen talks about play and experimentation, boobs and smoking, and gives us all a glimpse into the delights of simply showing up as yourself. Here's a little more about Karen DiMarco, RN, BSN, iRNPA A nurse for 22 years with specialties in Intensive Care, Trauma, and Flight Nursing, Karen DiMarco (who is writing this in the 3rd person, which is weird, but apparently the standard for bios), had an experience in 2011 that she describes as “a coming home.” Within weeks of that profound moment – on the floor of a closet in a puddle of snot and tears – her mental and physical illnesses, and a 26-year history of eating disorders, melted away. Since then, she has been a catalyst for transforming the way we deliver and conceive of health care and wellbeing. Put simply, the mind and body are not disconnected, and when misunderstandings of the mind are healed, there is a profound healing effect on the body. Karen is a total geek about science, and the connection between the mind and the body. Her insatiable appetite for all things spiritual and biological, and her ability to communicate her understanding in a scientific, sometimes hilarious, and always easy-to-understand way, is what makes her both a total weirdo and incredibly impactful as a healthcare visionary and transformational coach. Hobbies include: collecting sea glass and coaching certifications; reading, research, yoga, and ‘playing with herself' (nutrition, biological alchemy, meditation, & quantum-whatever); hanging-out with family — including her 3 daughters, a Tortoise, and a small dog named “Mr. Big” (all often seen, or spoken of, as backdrops to her 1-to-1 coaching, courses, writing, and speaking engagements.) You can find out more about Karen at https://karendimarco.com

The Power of Connecting Author of the book ‘Look Inside:Stop Seeking Start Living', that's exactly what Michele did. Having come across an understanding of how life works that had her feel it was impossible to continue in her well-established therapy work, she has gone on to build a successful coaching practice by connecting, having fun, not taking things too seriously, and by relentlessly being of service. Here's a little more about Michele Michele Attias originates from Gibraltar and currently resides in London. She is a Mindset Expert, Executive Coach, International Speaker and Author of the books ‘Look Inside: Stop Seeking Start Living' and 'Fit for Purpose Leadership.' She was previously a registered and accredited Therapist. Her unique methodology combines the most powerful aspects of Coaching, Deep Mindset work and life Design, drawn from spending over 20 years working in the psychological field. She's a passionate writer and contributor for online platforms such as Thrive Global, Lifehack, Medium, Linkedin, The Start Up, Inbound, Personal Growth and Vunela. In 2014 she was a finalist in The Women Inspiring Women Awards, and in 2017 was a Best Coach finalist at the Business Women Awards in the UK. She has also been featured in Gibraltar TV, Media and speaks internationally at events and conferences. You can find out more about Michele at www.micheleattiascoaching.com Find her Youtube Channel of talks at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0OpSZXWHjSFFPwgmtS9MA Her book ‘Look Inside:Stop Seeking Start Living' is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Look-Inside-Seeking-Start-Living/dp/1781332959

A Hypnotising Journey From Goroka in Papa New Guinea, Ryan's journey has taken him to many parts of the world, including Europe, Bangladesh, Australia, the USA, Asia. Following his passion for music, an associated injury led him to Hypnotherapy, which he now practices in Barcelona, Spain. In this episode he gives us a valuable insight into how coaching and hypnotherapy can compliment each other to create permanent and lasting change. Here's a little more about Ryan: Ryan is a hypnotherapist, change-worker and Integrative coach based in Barcelona, Spain. His first experiences with healing and change came very early on in life when his Mother discovered a “lost” indigenous tribe in Papua New Guinea. Ryan witnessed first hand how tribal healers used forms of ¨Trance¨ to heal people. This profoundly influenced the course of his life. This led to a deep study and practice of meditation and self-hypnosis, hypnosis, NLP and personal development. He now coaches people and enjoys creating music when he can. You can find out more about Ryan at http://www.hypnotherapyinbarcelona.com/

Trusting The Path Coming from a career in radio and leading-edge online video, Jo now coaches people and helps them get their authentic message out into the world. In this episode she shares how a life event set her on a path of exploration that helped her see life differently, and become much more trusting of the path of life, allowing it to unfold as she explored opportunities that have helped her build a business using both her video and coaching skills. Here's a little more about Jo: Jo Munday is a communication coach and video marketer who is passionate about helping business owners express themselves more naturally and fluently on camera, and to produce authentic video content that has real power and impact. She offers one-to-one coaching and consultancy as well as group programmes to demystify the video production process and help people develop their authentic voice and message to create engaging, authentic videos that attract dedicated followers. Jo started out in radio and tv production before moving to online video when it started to emerge in 2006. She is also a certified 'Clarity' coach and brings her understanding of mental health and peace of mind to her communication work. Her new programme, ‘Authentic Video Magic – Build you business with authentic, impactful videos' is launching this February https://jo-munday.com/authentic-video-magic-2019/ To find out more about her work, please visit https://jo-munday.com/

The Punk Inspired Misfit Currently transitioning from a rich career with immense experience in senior leadership positions, and now described as a ginger, punk inspired, misfit Exec Coach from the Isle of Man, Carol shares where she is at in the relatively early stages of building an independent coaching practice. In owning who she is and what she does, in being a true advocate of the coaching profession and investing significantly in her own training and development, Carol demonstrates her willingness to do the work and whatever is necessary, and shares how she has both utilised existing connections that have supported her, and started to build new ones in some unusual circumstances. Here's a little more about Carol Carol is a ginger, punk inspired, Disruptive leader and Executive Coach from the Isle of Man, who's helped Entrepreneurs across the world. She's held senior leadership roles in world retailing, the public sector, IT and Property development and voluntary organisations, including CEO responsible for the Isle of Man TT Races(motorcycle), and Head of Buying for Halfords Automotive business. Her leadership career has often been in sectors where she's had little technical knowledge, so has had to draw on interpersonal, communication and listening skills alongside innate curiosity and mutual understanding and support as a key driver of team success. In 2016, she studied Executive Coaching & Mentoring with ILM, became accredited by EMCC in 2018, and considers herself currently to be in the fortunate position of being coached and mentored by Jason Goldberg and team as she develops further as a coach, mentor, and edutainer. Today she helps inventive leaders & founders find clarity, focus, & success from opportunities & challenges. EI and Intuition skills allow her to think differently, make connections quickly, unravel complexity and build confidence in others to do the same. She is passionate about co-creating resonance, to free others to explore original and inventive ways to simplify complex problems, situations and challenges to create clarity, opportunity and success for themselves and their organisations. Her world vibrates to a positive, ever-changing playlist of music, theatre, art, laughter, nature, 2 miniature schnauzers and learning. In her spare time she mentors young start-up founders to help them find their best self to navigate the critical early phases of their personal and businesses development. https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-glover/ https://www.facebook.com/carolgloverexecutivecoaching

Being Open To Possibility In this very open-hearted conversation, Jo gives us a glimpse of some of the magic of what's possible when we start questioning our own personal conventions, take action in spite of our fears, and live in alignment with what is in our hearts. As someone who seems to love cake yet also manages to live a very healthy lifestyle, it has been her willingness to follow the path as it unfolds that has allowed her to explore and express her creativity not just as a coach but as a plant-based foodie, a firewalker, a nature lover, a writer and a fitness fanatic. And just for good measure, Jo also opens up about some things she'd like to be different. We all have those… Here's a little more about Jo Jo helps people 'experience all of themselves'. Her passion was born from a personal journey of plant-based nutrition being the gateway to stepping away from convention and conformity, into a deeper connection with her true sense of self. She creates retreats, workshops and writes about what it means to live a deeply connected life as well as sharing lots delicious plant-based dishes from her kitchen. Day to day, you can find her at www.includingcake.com and hanging out on Instagram @johodson social media links: https://www.facebook.com/includingcake https://www.instagram.com/johodson/

Allowing Simplicity In this episode Wyn shares his journey from being tickled by people waking up through the impact of a new understanding of how life and the human mind works, leading to him seeing everything differently, despite much of it looking the same from the outside. Living a life that now feels as cool on the inside as it looks on the outside, Wyn shares how he has effortlessly connected with friends and clients the world over, and in being free from the confines of his thinking, his business has thrived. Here's a little more about Wyn: Wyn Morgan is a 3 Principles practitioner based in Windsor, UK and works with corporations and private individuals in every continent around the world. Having stumbled across The Principles 8 years ago, he has completely changed his relationship to his own life and with himself. Having been in the people development world for the past 20 years within organisations, and as a coach-consultant with his own business for the past 12 years, he now spends half his time working away from the UK. He has studied with Michael Neill and been mentored by George and Linda Pransky and Barb Patterson. “I am constantly amazed how much more there is to see and how much more wondrous and simple life can actually be” “Helping my own clients in the corporate world achieve better results through the brilliance of their people along with those clients who come to me for their own personal needs is such a joy. I love watching them wake up to who they really are” Wyn says. He is currently on the faculty of Supercoach for the third year and recently returned from a month working with his own mentor, George Pransky, to deepen his grounding even more. Wyn is a patriotic Welshman, and given how much he travels, is thankful to still feel like a big kid when he gets on a plane. You can find out more about Wyn at http://www.wynning.co.uk/

Relaxing Into Wisdom What has someone choose to close down their existing business without knowing at all what they'll be doing next? What's the secret to being married for over forty years and creating a sustainable coaching business over twenty two years? In this delightful episode, Molly shares some of her insights that have helped her develop and grow her coaching business, continue to be of service and help to her clients, and have fun in enjoying the longevity of her loving marriage. Here's a little more about Molly: By 1996 Molly Gordon had been a waiter, a writer, an editor, a business manager, and a full-time artist. She had a penchant for Jungian studies, the novels of Dorothy Sayers, and Improv. After closing her fiber arts studio, Mollycoddles, she agreed to help a few friends with their businesses. Before long, they were coming to see her weekly, not only with business issues, but also with life questions. Molly didn't know what to call what she was doing. It wasn't consulting, and it wasn't therapy. All she knew was that her clients became more engaged, confident, and pro-active in their lives and work. They were living into their dreams. One day a client sent an article from Newsweek about coaching. Attached was a sticky note saying, “This is what you do.” And she saw that her variegated past had been the perfect training ground for what became her life work. Twenty years and a substantial amount of training later, Molly is a Master Certified Coach, a Certified Mentor Coach, an assessor in the International Coach Federation (ICF) credentialing process, and an instructor at University of Miami (Coral Gables) Professional Coaching Certificate Program, 7 Paths Forward, and Coach Masters Academy. In 2010 Molly encountered the teachings of Sydney Banks, commonly known as the Three Principles. She recognized in Syd's insights the source code for effective coaching: human beings are part of an infinite intelligent life energy, and as such, they are inherently whole, creative and resourceful. Molly is now on a path to incorporate the Principles into the International Coach Federation (ICF) definition of coaching and mentors ICF-oriented coaches to integrate the Three Principles into their work. You can find out more about Molly at https://shaboominc.com/

This one is as real life as it gets, with mentions of dog poo and genitalia mixed amongst the insights and business of coaching. Jacquie brings a beautifully warm blend of humour and wisdom, and shares her journey from a technical career to a life of love and ease, revealing how she has connected and developed professional relationships with people in government by simply being herself. Here's a little more about Jacquie: A gifted teacher, coach and intuitive, Jacquie Forde has always known there was more to life than she could see, understand or touch. With professional qualifications in Nursing, Midwifery, Shamanic Healing, NLP, Hypnosis, and the Three Principles, and with three decades spent in corporate UK in blue chip organizations working in sales, marketing, business development and government affairs, Jacquie readily admits that she was always more interested in the transformative power of the spiritual nature of life, and left the nine to five behind to create her own successful business over 7 years ago. Jacquie brings a spirited personality and vivacious, humorous attitude to her work as a coach and mentor, who regularly works with politicians, organisational leaders, entrepreneurs, disadvantaged communities, fellow coaches and women of all ages who want to discover clarity in their careers, the secret to success, improve their resilience, intuition, power and capabilities to live their best lives. Her work delivers conscious expansion and peace of mind to clients in all walks of life. With a thriving physical practice located in Scotland and a global online practice, Jacquie is passionate about sharing her knowledge and allowing her clients the space to embrace their own innate wisdom to tap into their highest potential. You can subscribe to her blog, “Unashamedly Human” and her podcast, “The Unashamedly Human Podcast Series” and contact Jacquie at www.jacquieforde.com

Exploring Possibility with Action What's possible when you take action without credence to the fearful noise that we all have in our heads? What's possible when you reach out and connect with people, embracing the big breaks that show up when you relentlessly look for opportunities to connect and serve? Melissa shares with us how she reached her goal of transitioning from full-time employment in I.T. with zero coaching clients, to leaving that job, replacing her employment income and having a sustainable coaching practice in just 9 months, something she achieved within one day of her original goal. She also talks about the authenticity and transparency in this profession, falling flat on your face, and being willing to delegate to live your own designed life. Here's a little more about Melissa: Melissa V. West is the founder of Xtreme Results Coaching, where she guides coaching professionals to build a purpose and passion driven business. She helps her clients get unstuck and out of their own way and so they can do the fulfilling work they are meant to do… and make a healthy living while doing so! She totally believes that each person has infinite creative potential to design the life they desire. She shares this message worldwide through coaching, training, mentoring, and keynote speaking. Melissa is the author of ‘Hot Pursuit' and ‘Your Daily W.O.W.' - http://www.xrcoaching.com/products/ She serves a community of coaches who are in Hot Pursuit of building their profitable businesses here with free training and resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotPursuitNation/ You can follow Melissa on Facebook at www.facebook.com/melissavwest When she's not serving her clients, she's creating memories with her husband and two daughters. You can find out more about Melissa at www.xtremeresultscoaching.com

Loving Out Loud Deanna shares her journey from being an over-achieving, happy-faced, straight-A student, perpetually chasing perfectionism, through having a wake up call from anxiety and being guided by some realisations that had her relocate across the country, and immerse in a spiritual and loving exploration of being of service to others. By embracing her natural ability to love out loud, being able to listen deeply, and see the true essence of her clients, she reveals how she provides for them what most of us have been been craving for most of our lives - acceptance, non judgement, openness, warmth, and support, and by demonstrating her own power of raw openness, in a dance of self-acceptance and self-love, she inspires others to love, embrace and express their own beautiful humanness, helping them to redefine success into something they enjoy. Listen, also, for a delightful outtake at the end. Here's a little more about Deanna: A multi-lingual recovering perfectionist and life-long cheerleader, Deanna took the advice of a fridge-magnet, “Leap and the net will appear,” and moved to California from New Jersey to gain a master's degree in Spiritual Psychology to educate her heart as well as her mind. She serves her high-achiever clients all over the world to redefine what true success means to them. She provides a space of pure love and possibility in which they feel safe to explore beyond old ideas and expectations into embracing their true hearts' desires. Her greatest joy is reminding people to give themselves permission to be human. Deanna is also the host of Better Living Coaches, an online show featuring renowned coaches from across the globe, aimed to offer practical tools, skills, and perspectives to shift from living life to loving life. When not coaching, Deanna can be found dancing her heart out, filling her belly with NY style pizza, or cuddling up with her two Chihuahuas, Lola and Penelope. Every day she reminds herself to love herself the way her dogs love her. You can find out more about Deanna at https://www.deannadanski.com/

Honouring the Path of the Heart Having your world crash down around you can be wonderfully liberating, particularly if you are willing to explore and, eventually at least, see something new. In this episode Philippe shares how a deeper understanding of how we experience life has had an impact on his coaching, and all areas of his life, and reveals his story of how he has persistently honoured what is in his heart, and the joy and love that doing so brings. Here's a little more about Philippe: Philippe is a recovering people-pleasing hotelier that became a stressed out restaurant owner and survivor of a severe burnout in 2008. This led him to become a seeker of deeper meaning in life and in doing so became a self-improvement junkie. After years of heavily investing in workshops, coaching and leadership training programs he had a simple and profound realisation. He saw that every human being is always ok and perfect. Over the last few years, he has helped hundreds of clients replace stress and anxiety with fun, ease and play. He is passionate about relationships and is on a mission to create a world with less drama and more fully expressed human beings. You can find out more about Philippe at philippebartu.com

Haircuts, Recovery & Clothes Dryers There was only ever one person I wanted to help me celebrate this milestone 50th episode of this podcast. Someone who inspires, who is always super fun and loving, who keeps it real and is a dear friend. JG and I talk haircuts, Mad Men, breakups, recovery, boners, clothes driers, and a game of fave & crave. This is a slightly different format to the other episodes, it's a little more fly-on-the-wall as the two of us simply hang out and chat, and as is always the case with JG, there's lots of laughter and fun with some real insightful gems. Here's a little more about JG: What does an award-winning entrepreneur, a TEDx Speaker, a bacon-atarian (thats a vegetarian who still eats bacon), a funky sock lover, a former rapper (who opened for the Wu-Tang Clan - YES, really!) and a previously 332lb man (who has since lost over 130lbs despite his affinity for bacon) have in common? They are all the same guy! Jason Goldberg (JG for short) is the King of Playful Sales, Success and Self- Leadership. He is a geek, turned entrepreneur, “Edu-tainer”, author of the #1 International Best-Seller “Prison Break” and creator of both the Playful Prosperity AND the Business UNusual System programs. JG blends his signature mix of simple and transformational wisdom, practical business mentorship, and belly-busting humor to help coaches, speakers and online educators build “Competition-PROOF” businesses full of impact and influence (and that allows them to have a ton of FUN in the process)! Before shifting his focus to the world of human potential, JG earned his MBA degree, served as the Director of Engineering and Operations for a technology firm, was the co-founder and CEO of a ground-breaking executive transportation company and was also co-founder and CEO of a technology commercialization startup in partnership with NASA to bring innovations from the space shuttle program to the private sector. As a sought-after international speaker and host, JG has shared the stage with some of the world's greatest thought-leaders and innovators in human potential and performance including Dr. Sean Stephenson (The 3 Foot Giant), Don Miguel Ruiz (The Four Agreements), Vishen Lakhiani (CEO of Mindvalley), Steven Kotler (Stealing Fire), Marisa Peer (the UK's psychotherapist to the stars) and so many others that he hopes will impress you if these other ones don't! ;) Find out more about Jason at: http://www.thejasongoldberg.com/ You can get a free copy of JG's latest book “How To Build a Competition- Proof Coaching Business” here: http://BeCompetitionProof.com

Opening Up The Empty Toolbox As a former habit and strategy junkie, Antti noticed that none of the tools and techniques he was trying seemed to bring the long-term results he was seeking. An insight into the nature of our human experience opened up a world where Antti simply gets on with living life in his own style, and he gets to help others do the same. Considering the human tendency to make things more complex than necessary, that might sound too easy. In this episode you'll get a sense of Antti's willingness to explore, experiment, simply try things out and play full out at being of service to others. Here's a little more about Antti: Antti is a transformative coach who creates a space for others to rediscover their own innate wisdom, peace and resilience. When it comes to personal transformation, the only wisdom, resilience or joy that matter are your own. I help people from all walks of life to experience more joy and peace in their lives, or simply to perform better at whatever they do. https://www.devilinagoodman.com/

Investing in the Unknown It takes quite an investment and leap of faith to spend over fourteen hours on an airplane to travel to an event from which you don't really know what you'll get. Brenton shares his journey from the other side of the coaching relationship - as a client and avid explorer of personal development. He also shares how he has caught himself living a double life, continues to shift from people pleasing to people loving, and how he quit his well-paid job to step completely into the unknown. What's next? Taking steps away from what is considered normal…. Brenton is currently swimming in the unknown, having sold his home and walked away from a $110k (AUD) job in September last year. Ask him what he plans to do and you will likely get the response “I don't know” and if you do get a more definitive answer he is probably making up a story so you won't feel uncomfortable with his unconventional approach. The story so far….. For the last 20 years or so Brenton has worked as a nurse. For the first 10 years, clinically, in the field of Intensive Care in Sydney, Australia and in London, UK and more recently as a Nurse Educator, initially in ICU and developing across all areas of nursing education. It is in this period he has become more curious about himself and others. He has experienced the power of investing in himself through coaching, travelling, and attending workshops around the world to explore his curiosity. Right now he is on a journey, which may well lead him into becoming a coach, but nothing is certain. Having chosen not to work, for almost a year, Brenton has reacquainted himself with emotions he has blocked for most of his life, fear, anger, and shame to name a few, and has enjoyed the space to continue exploring. To be continued… You can connect with Brenton on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brenton.hughes.90

Allowing the Ease of Nature In his typically candid yet insightful manner, Richard shares his journey from lawn gardener, to gardener of the human spirit, from rampant convincing to simply embracing and loving, from a quest of endlessly searching to open-minded curiosity and exploring. In this conversation you'll also discover just how ‘selfishly' Richard is always looking to bring joy and fulfilment into each and every moment. Here's a little more about Richard: Richard is a gardener, both figuratively and literally, in his approach to life. Having grown up in and later run a horticultural service business for most of his life, his approach is to not fight what is but to work with and understand the environment in which we wish to grow. Each of us is here to flower and bear some fruit and it is this work of gardening the human spirit which is the core of his coaching work. He has worked with clients from 9 different countries from the bottom to the top of the economic scale and still the garden grows. http://richardmorgancoaching.com/

Emerging from a Cave, a sledgehammer in one hand and a pen in the other. What do you do when you wake up one morning to see the world isn't what you thought it was and it was your fault that you didn't know more. What do you do when you realise your work and spiritual exploration had enabled you to isolate yourself in a bubble of omm from the world, and you could no longer not pay attention to what was going on? Stacy shares with raw honesty and passion her exploration and realisation of the darker side of consciousness, and how she has once again reinvented how she works, and is now looking to make a real difference, a useful and meaningful difference, in the world. I implore you to read Stacy's article on Medium, link below: But do settle in, she suggests make some tea, it's where she's been…'to the edge of her consciousness and into the abyss. Fair warning - This is a long read…' https://medium.com/@StacyNelson/the-shadow-side-of-consciousness-b788022184bf Here's a little more about Stacy: The Formal Official Bio Because People Ask... Stacy is a serial Entrepreneur. While in her corporate life she built million dollar divisions and worked in Business Development, she learned that she was indeed thoroughly unemployable and quickly outgrew every position she took on. Having built countless businesses in the past 15 years, some successfully written up in Entrepreneur Magazine and some total utter failures (or grand experiments depending on how you look at it), she realized 8 years ago that the business of transformation was the path that was most in alignment with her. Multi-passionate to the core, she has written multiple best selling books under her own publishing company, BadAss Publishing Co., and has Mentored and Coached hundreds of Intuitive Entrepreneurs to deeper levels of success. Her greatest goal for her clients is not to raise their bottom line (although that happens auto-magically), but to have each person reach the highest levels of self trust they've ever experienced and use their innately intuitive voice to create awesomeness in the world. You can find out more about Stacy, including her ‘Bio From My Heart' at stacynelsonunlimited.com

Previously working in government dealing with economics and European issues, Cathy followed her interest and curiosity about how we interact as people, how we are influenced and what contributes to human performance, and chose once and for all to jump into a career in coaching, with a commitment to give it her best shot. She now has an established business doing what she enjoyed - contributing and connecting, exploring opportunities that are there for us as we become aware of how this being human works. Here's a little more about Cathy: Cathy Presland is a leadership coach to people who want to make a difference with what they do. Her clients have no fixed profile other than a vision that is bigger than themselves. "People don't typically come to me because they want to make more money," Cathy says, "they want to do something with their lives; something fulfilling, that creates a positive impact for those around them." In her former career as an economist and policy adviser, Cathy worked with governments and organisations around the world. She set up a micro-credit fund for women in southern Africa, negotiated European regulations, managed multi-billion pound economic programmes, and designed and led global anti-poverty initiatives. Cathy's ambition is simply to help you find your best self and to do work that is fun, meaningful, and comes from a foundation of love. https://cathypresland.com/

Adam shares his journey from practicing lawyer to being an executive leadership coach, revealing moments of shame, stubborn self-opinion, and what it was like to reveal aspects of himself he had been trying to hide whilst also wanting to be seen. Having invested in a lot of work on himself, Adam has an important message for aspiring coaches, as well as bringing his humour and humility into a wonderful conversation that touches on many aspects of the coaching profession, including embellishment. Here's a little more about Adam: Adam is an executive leadership coach specializing in working with the Smartest People in the Room. A former software developer and attorney, Adam's learned the hard way about the costs that come from keeping your heart safe and chasing after external rewards to feel whole and complete. From love, Adam is connection, passion, presence, wit and brilliance. From fear, he is awkward, robotic, apathetic, irrelevant and arrogant. He's learned to embrace all these parts of himself, and works with others to do the same in their own lives. Living with his beautiful wife and their two dogs (one of which is a cat) in Victoria, B.C., He is a man on a mission to bring the world to a more inspired and fully-expressed place. adamquiney.com

What looks and even feels like failure may well be exactly what needs to happen to move you towards what you really want. In this episode John shares how going back into his I.T. work helped him become much more free as a coach and helped him increase his impact on his clients. And how those clients are showing up from seeds he has been planting for a very long time, often without even realising it… Here's a little more about John: John El-Mokadem is a Breakthrough Coach based in the UK with 14 years' experience, providing both personal and corporate coaching, training and mentorship services. John works with a Three Principles grounding to share a deeper understanding of how the mind works that can enable clients to experience a healthier, happier, more successful and creative life. The transformations John witnesses are often life changing as clients settle down into a space of ease and possibility. Most recently John has conducted an academic research study to demonstrate the transformative effects of this approach on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. A large part of his client work is now health focused and helping clients to access their own innate wellbeing. John has in recent years also worked on the faculty of Michael Neill's Supercoach Academy and developed his own programme teaching coaches how to create Breakthrough results with their own clients. For John, this work is a more of a passion to serve and help others as the understanding he now shares had such a profound impact on so many areas of his own life. http://breakthroughthat.com/

The power of shifting to being of service. After twelves years of failing to fill workshops, Melissa hired a coach who helped her shift her focus, and since then she has continued to expand, grow and evolve. This episode gives us all an insight into the journey of an extremely experienced coach, someone who has invested significantly in her own development and whose clients continue to benefit from that investment. This one is all about service, service, and being of service. Here's a little more about Melissa: Melissa Ford is a seasoned business and life coach. Her experience shows us that we can change our passions into thriving careers, allowing us to do what we love and be paid well to do it. Early on she struggled with the same fears and self-doubts that keep so many from being successful. But that changed when she finally learned how to master sales through profound service, allowing her to build a prosperous business and live a more loving and inspired life. Today, she uses her knowledge and experience to powerfully coach entrepreneurs and coaches, helping them increase their incomes and grow their businesses by making sales exciting, genuine and profitable. www. melissafordcoaching.com melissa@melissafordcoaching.com

Money, insecurity and freedom are just a few of the emotive subjects explored in this episode with Marina Pearson. In a wonderfully honest conversation, Marina reveals what had her go into hibernation, what happens when things go wrong, and how she has discovered what she really wants to do. Here's a little more about Marina: Marina is a mum, investor, business owner, and adventurer of life. For the last 14 years she has coached overwhelmed and busy women to light up with insight and joy so as to be a fully self expressed version of who they are. When she isn't coaching and running workshops she is cooking, singing, podcasting and enjoying the delights of Spain and her son. www.marinapearson.com/scorecard