The Focus Coach

I interview John Minahan, entrepreneur and Verizon store owner in Southern NH about leadership, culture, attention to details, comfort zones and what he says "take care of your people and the profits will take care of themselves."Support the show

I explore trust as it relates to a team, an alternate definition, an exercise to engender it more on your team as well as outcomes of trust.  I also show a couple of case studies from my work on how trust manifests.Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

I interviewed Lynda Hunt, president of the Rindge, NH Chamber of Commerce about how she got into a leadership position, how she has dealt with low self-confidence and how she relates to and excels at life balance.  Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

I debrief a meeting that I led recently with a leadership team to show you what I did, so that you can use this agenda in your own team meetings in the future.  In the meeting with this team I was charged with helping the team connect to each other and find shared agreements for conflict resolution and decision-making to take their engagement with each other to the next level.  Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

I interview Ken Abbott, President of ABTech Manufacturing in Fitzwilliam, NH about the notion of resilience and how that has manifested in this economic COVID downturn as well as through an injury he sustained while riding his mountain bike.  We talk about what tools have helped him recover from these downturns and the current state of his life and business.Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

I interview David Olsen, a Keene, NH fitness trainer about his extreme workouts, philosophy of how the body works, goal setting, mindset, how he got into training, what makes his brain tick and how to stay motivated on the fitness path.Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

I interview Eric Snare, CEO of Momentum ADHD Coaching, LLC in Keene, NH about how he started his company, his journey to embrace his ADHD, his method as well as how the brain processes information.Support the show

In this episode I interview Mark Bodin, president and CEO of the Savings Bank of Walpole in Keene, NH.  I talk to him about his journey into becoming the president, how he thinks about culture, professional development, succession planning and community involvement.  Mark's deep mission based philosophy drenches this episode with much wisdom for others to glean from. Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

I interview Sara Pelkey for a second time a year later about her adventures in her RV on the road, some of her experiences and insights, some of the current goals she is working on as well as her new entrepreneurial adventure called the Roaming Road.Support the show

We interview Jeff Warren, renowned and beloved meditation teacher about his views on mindfulness practice.  The meditative mind helps us feel more centered, calm nourished and deeply resourced, leading to outcomes like wisdom, creativity, presence, patience, and embodiment. Support the show

I explore a case study of a student who is using alcohol to numb her pain.  I talk about the session we had as well as how we brought this topic to the class at large in service of supporting her success at the next level.Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

I explore the notion of synchronicity, those things that happen in our lives that seem like happenstance or chance.  This energy and experience happens to us more frequently when we are in the zone, feeling alive and on purpose.  Learn to hone this precious energy to maximize your growth and potential. Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

We all fall asleep sometimes in various aspects of our lives, which thwarts our potential and excellence.  In essence, we become sloppy.  Identify those areas that you want to change and make it happen.  On the podcast I explore various anecdotes from my work with clients and unpack examples of obstacles, those things that get in our way on the road to success.Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

In this episode I expose another coaching podcast I created with a Keene State colleague, Matt Schmidt called The Coaches' Trail.  We interview the phenomenal Randy Pierce, president of Vision Quest.  Randy lost his eyesight at an early age and we talk to him about dealing with adversity, coaching tools, anecdotes along his journey as well as bask in laughter and wisdom.  Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

In this episode I talk about turning positive states into traits, or enduring ways we engage in life.  We all have the capacity to feel sublime feelings and we want more of them.  I also talk about a case study of an email that I received from a client who was feeling on top of the world.  Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

The Pandemic is a good time to reassess your career and other priorities.  I talk about turning your passions, talents and skills into a new venture and a case study of a woman doing just that.  I also offer 6 ways to think about change.  Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

I interview Liv Teixeira, a young entrepreneur and life coach in LA about how she got started in coaching, her style of coaching and what she is doing to stay positive and innovative during this time of COVID-19.  Liv was a past student of mine at Keene State College.  She originally was going to be a nurse, but decided to reinvent herself, found coaching, moved to a huge city and is thriving.  Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

I interview Lori Hanau, CEO of Global Round Table Leadership about how this pandemic is calling us to rise into our gifts, talents, humanity and what she calls Shared Leadership.  Lori articulates her framework called The Four Pillars of Inclusion and how that relates to our evolution as a species, and to a recent case study from her work as coach, muse and trainer of company culture.  Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

Ken Abbot, CEO of ABTech manufacturing and I discuss the difference between open and closed-mindedness and it's impact on business and personal life.  Open-mindedness is a practice that puts you better positioned to innovate, build relationships, and achieve personal growth.  Support the show

Learn why defensiveness is present, how it manifests and how to spot it, as well as what you can do to have it hinder you less.  We learn in relationship, and feedback from others can expose blind spots we have and help us evolve to the next level.  Don't let defensiveness hold or others back.Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

In this episode I interview Kary Shumway, entrepreneur, CEO, CFO, and CPA to simplify financial concepts and give laypeople strategies to take their personal and business finances to the next level, especially in this time of pandemic.  Support the show

Managers today have an auspicious opportunity to increase engagement of employees, especially today with the pandemic causing many workers to work remotely.  Communication and coaching are explored as ways to engage others.  Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

In this episode I interview Rich Gorsuch, a mindset and relationship expert about using the power of our focused thoughts to garner healthful outcomes in our lives such as prosperity, happiness and connection.  Tried and true tactics are discussed so that you can practice with your own mind for positive outcomes.  Given that a lot of people are possibly challenged by close quarters with their loved ones and curtailed work, how timely it is to take control of our own mind.Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

I interview Ty Brown, fitness pro about creative ways to exercise from home during this time of national crisis.  We talk about types of movements, creative ways to use equipment and programming, how to put it all together for maximum benefit.  Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

In this episode my 11-year old daughter and I discuss the feedback she gave to a friend, as well as anxiety around the current world pandemic Corona Virus.  Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

I interview Matt Pelkey about how adrenaline sports can help us see fear as a friend instead of a foe.  See the upsides and downsides to fear and go into discomfort to dust off the outcomes in your work and life that you truly want. Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

I talk with my daughter about learning from mistakes and seeking to get better.  Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

I interview Ken Abbott, CEO of ABTech Manufacturing in Fitzwilliam, NH about his journey into entrepreneurship, leadership and mindfulness.  Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

In this series I have my 11 year old daughter on the show to explore some ups and downs of friendships.  Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

In this episode I talk describe a brief session I had with a COO where we talked about his insecurities on the job.  Learn how to spot the voice and figure out how to deal with it more effectively.Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

In this episode I interview Sara, a passionate woman who quit her job, bought an RV and is traveling around the country currently.  Also explored are her next steps.Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

Learn how to overcome inertia in regard to your goals. Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

Discover some dynamics that keep us from realizing our goals. Support the show

Learn about the elements of effective meetings and facilitation of meetings.Support the show

Learn my goal setting model for goal fulfillmentSupport the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

Learn the listening skills needed to take your work and life to the next levelSupport the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

In episode 3 I talk about feedback, that skill and art form that we can use to take our relationships at work and home to the next level.  Turn your emotional triggers into productive conversations to get at the outcomes you desire.  Giving and receiving feedback is covered as well as the feedback model itself.  Also included are a couple of case studies of how feedback has been used in the real world.  Whether you are a manager, parent, spouse you will find benefit from the concepts explored.  Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

Learn Jeff's STARR model so you can handle stress like a pro.  Don't let stress own you, reverse the situation and take control of your life and outcomes that you want.  Take responsibility for the life and relationships that you are destined to have.  Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)

In this episode I share my story about how I overcame depression and suicide and turned it into a successful coaching career.  I want you to learn from me and create success in the shortest amount of time.  I hope my story inspires you to figure out what is important for you and put your incessant focus on it.  Support the show (https://visionarycoachingnh.com/tools)