The Thriving Coaches Podcast

This week, I'm sharing a short clip from a recent weekend of my flagship programme Clarity Certification Training, where I answered an interesting question: “How can coaches better understand what truly motivates their potential clients?” It's such an important question – because they're focusing on what the coach finds valuable themselves… rather than what really matters to the people they're hoping to help. I start my answer by sharing one of my favourite metaphors (from my friend Dean Jackson) that brings this to life in a really simple way. You'll hear us explore what your clients are really looking for, what they're trying to avoid – and how to take both into account when you're designing your offer. If you've ever had a potential client back away – and you weren't quite sure why – you might find this especially helpful. Big love, Jamie ---

This week, I want to share with you a short clip from one of our recent sessions, and it's about something I really love exploring: trusting your inner guidance. One of the things I often find is that when people first come across this understanding, they love the idea of wisdom—that quiet voice of guidance. But a common question is, “How do I tell the difference between that and just regular thinking?” In this 5-minute clip, I share what I've seen about that, and why your system is already being guided by wisdom - more than you might realise.

There's a moment in nearly every breakthrough – one that's easy to miss if you don't know what to look for. It's often quiet, almost invisible… but it's where everything starts to shift. In last night's masterclass, I slowed things down and unpacked a recent coaching demo where one of these pivotal moments happened, and we explored: – What I was noticing beneath the surface – Why I asked the questions I did (including a few that might seem counterintuitive) – How the entire session pivoted on a single shift in perspective If you're a coach, change-worker, or just fascinated by the inside-out nature of real transformation, I think you'll find this especially useful. Big love, Jamie P.S. Towards the end of the session, I shared two possible next steps for anyone wanting to take their coaching to the next level: 1 - If you've been considering joining Clarity Certification Training and want to explore if it's the right next step for you, you can start your CCT application & diagnostic here. 

Ever had one of those moments where you just know it's time to act—no overthinking, just a deep click of certainty? Last week, I had a coaching session with Kate, a senior HR director scaling back her corporate role to grow her coaching practice. In just 15 minutes, we witnessed that exact moment of wisdom becoming visible right before our eyes. (Big thanks to Kate for generously allowing us to share her session so others can benefit.) A few breadcrumbs to listen for: The split-second move that turned Kate's empty Thursdays into a full coaching roster How a single felt signal (“Oh—it's now”) trumps months of spreadsheets and planning How genuine peace appears the instant intellectual “noise” steps aside And here's the thing: just by listening in, you might even find yourself on the receiving end of your own breakthroughs around growing your practice—just as Kate did. Big love, Jamie

Have you noticed how a coaching session can turn into a Netflix mini-series in about thirty seconds? Your client starts describing what happened, the cast of characters grows, sub-plots multiply… and before you know it, you're as tangled in the narrative as they are.  When we get lost in the story, it's hard to help them find the way out. In this week's short clip I share the mindset shift that keeps me from being “hypnotised by the content” and lets me hear what's really going on. A few hints of what's inside: - The unexpected move I make before a client even finishes their first sentence. - A “prehistoric” listening lens that slices straight through any story. - Three simple words that open the door to genuine insight. - This quick listen might change the way you hear every conversation. Big love, Jamie

This week for the podcast, I'm sharing something profoundly meaningful to me - an extract from a 2020 workshop on the topic of True Identity featuring two extraordinary mentors and dear friends, Chip and Jan Chipman. At the end of last year, I received the sad news that Chip had passed away. Chip and his wife Jan have been a profound influence in my life and understanding of the principles behind clarity. Their insights into “the beautiful feeling” and “who you really are” continue to shape the way I live, coach, and share this understanding with others. Towards the end of this clip, Chip shares one of my all-time favorite stories—the moment he and Jan realized they were destined to share the principles with the world. It's a story that has sparked deep insights for so many, and I wanted to make it accessible to everyone in our community. In this session, we explore: The profound connection between “the beautiful feeling” and understanding your true identity. How realizing the beauty and innocence within yourself opens the door to seeing it in others. The power of listening deeply and letting life guide you to what's next. And much, much more. The live participants asked some incredibly powerful questions that sparked remarkable insights throughout the session. This episode is an opportunity to reconnect with the wisdom and intelligence within you—and to reflect on what truly matters. I hope this conversation touches you as deeply as it has touched me—and that it inspires new insights into your own journey. Tons of love, Jamie

I used to be terrified of speaking to groups - so much so that I once packed my company chequebook to refund everyone if I bombed! In this short clip from a recent masterclass, I share the insight that flipped my whole relationship with impostor syndrome. You'll hear: Why that “I'm a fraud” feeling can be a compass, not a curse How your ego's panic is often your soul's signal to move forward The intuition shift that turned my self-doubt into momentum If you've ever heard the whisper, “Who are you to do this?” just before something big, this might turn impostor syndrome on its head. Big love, Jamie

What really makes the biggest impact – polished performance or authentic connection? This week, I've got a fresh clip from a recent workshop where I answer exactly that question. In it, I unpack: - Why deeply authentic communication creates transformation (and how it's different from motivational hype) - Reach vs. Depth: A powerful metaphor that helped me understand the difference - How your felt experience of life influences your presence and impact Whether you're a coach, a speaker, a business leader, or simply someone who wants to make a deeper impact in your interactions with others, this episode reveals something most people miss. Big love, Jamie

This week, I'm sharing a clip from one of my recent program calls, focused on discovering your authentic voice. Here's a glimpse of what's inside: - The unexpected insight I had about authenticity while attending a public speaking course. - A surprising comedy lesson that completely changed the way I think about developing your voice. - Why your audience might actually be your greatest ally in expressing your true self. If you've ever wondered how to communicate more authentically and resonate deeply with others, this video is for you. Tons of love, Jamie ✨ Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday. Subscribe now: JamieSmart.com 

I've got a short, 4-minute clip that dives into a question I hear all the time: Are non-duality and the Three Principles really different? And what if you love them both? In it, I explore why they're actually pointing to the same truth in different ways, a key distinction that sets the 3 Principles apart, and how you can blend whatever resonates to spark new insights - for yourself, your loved ones, and your clients. If this catches your interest, I think you'll really enjoy this conversation. Tons of love, Jamie ✨ Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday. Subscribe now: JamieSmart.com 

This week, I'm sharing the full recording of the masterclass I delivered on Wednesday, exploring a topic that's clearly resonating with a lot of people: Impostor Syndrome. Here's a sneak peek at what's inside: - Why impostor syndrome appears exactly when you're on the right track (and what it's trying to tell you) - The most overlooked element in becoming an inspiring, transformational speaker (it's not about technique) - A live coaching demonstration on dissolving impostor syndrome in real-time If you've ever held back from stepping into your full voice—whether with a client, a group, or an audience—you might find this particularly valuable. Tons of love, Jamie ✨ Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday. Subscribe now: JamieSmart.com     

My friend Jonathan Armes at Capital Shift invited me to have a conversation exploring the topic of “Transforming Setbacks into Success” and he's given me permission to share the full recording with you.  We took a deep dive into something that affects us all: how we deal with setbacks in life and work, and what changes when we really understand how our mind works.   So whether you're facing a challenge right now or want to support someone who is (friend, client, colleague or loved one), this was created with you in mind.  Here's some of what we covered:   - Why obstacles are often just stepping stones—raw material for your transformation.   - Why insight beats positive thinking every time (real breakthroughs come from fresh perspectives, not just pushing harder).  - How to break free from victimhood, remember who you really are, and move through setbacks with more freedom and flow.    Tons of love,   Jamie 

This week, I'd love to share a clip from a recent masterclass exploring how our everyday personality can align with who we truly are. Here's what's inside: - Why the spark of who you really are never disappears, no matter how disconnected you feel. - Seeing beyond old illusions of ugliness or brokenness within. - A simple shift that lines up your personality with peace and possibility. - An illuminating diagram (courtesy of my beloved Emma McDevitt) highlighting the relationship between the truth of our being, our unique qualities and our ego identity. If you're listening to the audio version and want to see the diagram, you can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/4eJbNoZ2yB8 “You might call it source energy, or god, or divine intelligence… Bohm calls it the implicate order [...[ Your soul or spirit - however you wanna think about it - that's a local  instantiation in you of that universal divinity.”  Tons of love, Jamie

On Monday, I hosted a masterclass called Speaking Behind the Mask, and it was incredible to see how much this resonated with people. I've decided to share this clip from the recording for anyone who wants to explore how to speak in a way that connects the true self in you to the true self in your audience. Here's a taste of what you'll discover in this episode: What “speaking behind the mask” really means - and why it's so important for a speech to be transformative. The role of the beautiful feeling - and how it can shape the natural flow of your conversation. A shift from pushing content to creating a space where insights unfold - and transformation happens effortlessly. If you're looking to have deeply impactful conversations and help others reconnect with their inner wisdom, this episode is for you. Tons of love, Jamie ✨ Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday. Subscribe now: JamieSmart.com

I want to share a brief extract from a recent session of one of my programmes, where I break down the fundamentals of delivering a talk on the principles. It's a quick, 7-minute clip where I reveal the key elements that transform a presentation or talk  into an insight-friendly space - so your message resonates from the heart. Tons of love, Jamie Smart ✨ Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday. Subscribe now: JamieSmart.com

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of speaking at a Masterclass hosted by my dear friend Simon Paine, co-founder of the Rebel Business School. Simon is a Clarity Coach and a successful entrepreneur in his own right, and it's always a pleasure to speak with his community. One of the highlights of the session was a live coaching demo I did with Evie, who shared her struggles with imposter syndrome and her dream of stepping into her full potential. What unfolded was one of those transformative conversations that cuts through noise and gets to the heart of what really holds us back - and what's possible when we trust the wisdom within. In this week's podcast episode, you'll discover: Why imposter syndrome is nothing more than a case of mistaken identity - and how to see past it. The truth about fear and courage How to uncover the path life is calling you to take (the one your heart already knows), even when your head doubts it. After our session, Evie sent me a heartfelt email about her experience. With her permission, here's what she shared: Hi Jamie ​I just wanted to drop a personal thank you for yesterday's Master Transformational Impact session via Rebel Business School. ​Whilst I found the whole session to be inspirational, the one on one section did exactly as it said on the tin. I've awoken today with a released sense of clarity and purpose. So much of what you spoke about resonated deeply with me, and our conversation cracked open something inside that I've been working on for a number of years.  It felt as though in that held space I finally felt my heart take over from the negativity in my brain. It was powerful. ​So, thank you again. I am truly grateful for our conversation yesterday. ​Warmest wishes ​Evie Jones This episode is a chance to reconnect with your own inner wisdom and say yes to what life is calling you to create. Tons of love, Jamie ✨ Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday. Subscribe now: JamieSmart.com

This week, I'm sharing a reflection on a topic that's fascinated me for a long time: vision, purpose, and the question of goals. Once we come into contact with the principles understanding, many of us discover that happiness isn't tied to achieving goals, and this realization can be incredibly freeing.  But sometimes, we risk throwing the baby out with the bathwater, thinking that if life doesn't need to look a certain way for us to be okay, then goals don't matter at all. It turns out that (as with most things) there are subtleties at play here. In this session, I explore: Why your dreams, heart's desires, and creative impulses are a vital expression of life itself. How honoring your purpose and collaborating with life can lead to clarity and direction in surprising ways. A recent breakthrough my team and I had when we reconnected with the wisdom and intelligence within us—and how it's shaping our work. It turns out that when it comes to the goals that are deeply aligned with who you most truly are and what you're most inspired to create, there's a perspective that can be profoundly helpful. That's what we explore here: I hope it sparks fresh insights into how you approach your own vision, purpose, and goals. Tons of love, Jamie  

A while ago, I was asked a bold question: “How do you know that people have innate health and wellbeing? How do you know this is true?” It's a question I've spent years exploring, and here's the thing: There are no sacred cows in this understanding. If you're familiar with my work, you'll know I often reference the principles behind clarity.  These principles don't require belief or blind faith—if they're “true” then they should be there to be seen, so they're fair game to be tested, questioned, and explored deeply. This week's podcast episode is all about that. It's an extract from a call in one of my advanced programs, where we explore: The two ways I've come to know these principles are true—through personal insight and universal application. A powerful story that illustrates how realization can instantly align us with reality. Why the principles of clarity, wellbeing, and resilience aren't just ideas—they're foundational truths that hold up to scrutiny. I hope this extract inspires you to test these principles for yourself - and see what emerges. Tons of love, Jamie

You've probably heard me say this before:  the two most important things a person can realize are: How your experience is created Who you really are During a recent event, “Get Unstuck and On-Track,” I shared how these insights apply directly to breaking free from feeling stuck and moving forward with clarity. Why misunderstandings about where your experience comes from keep you stuck. How reconnecting to who you really are can bring the clarity, freedom, and ease to get back on track. A simple yet powerful formula for unsticking yourself (it's easier than you might think). If you've ever felt like something is holding you back - whether it's in your work, relationships, or life - this episode will give you a fresh perspective that can make all the difference. Tons of love, Jamie PS - Thanks to Roberto Talarico for organizing this online event!  

I hope the new year is off to a wonderful start for you. This week, I'm sharing a coaching demo where Roberto opens up about a challenge many of us face: feeling disconnected in relationships and life. In this session, we explored: Why the experience of connection comes and goes What you can rely on that's deeper and *always* present How resisting the feeling of disconnection can actually give it power The surprising insight that shifted Roberto's perspective—and might shift yours, too If you've ever felt “out of connection” and judged yourself for it, this clip is a powerful reminder that both connection and disconnection are valuable signals. ---  

This week, I'm sharing a powerful coaching demo from one of my group sessions that explores a challenge so many of us face: bringing our work into the world. In this clip, Tracey—a coach and author—shares her struggle with launching her book. Despite having written it, she feels stuck, held back by doubts like “Does the world need another book?” and fears about what might happen once it's out there. What unfolded during our conversation reveals something essential for anyone wanting to share their gifts with the world: The connection between our fears and the very gifts we're called to share. What to align with so you can unlock the energy to move forward. I also share one of my favorite poems that captures the essence of why your work matters. If you've ever hesitated to put yourself out there, I think you'll find this episode relatable—and inspiring. I hope this demo reminds you that the world does need your gifts - and you have everything you need to share them.

A few weeks ago, I asked a group of coaches what they most wanted to improve in their practice. The top answer? Getting better at enrolling clients. That's why this week, I'm sharing a short extract from my ClarityPro programme, where we dive into what I call Deep Enrollment. Deep Enrollment isn't just about ‘signing people up'—it's about connecting with something else entirely… An ‘X-factor' that's deeply authentic, profound and highly motivating.  Because let's face it; if someone's going to invest their time, their money and their energy in working with you at a deep level, it's got to be for something that really matters to them.  And here's the most surprising aspect of it: you need to eat your own cooking first. Before you can ‘deeply enroll' your client, you need to deeply enroll yourself! In this episode, I share:  The ‘X-factor' that's essential for enrolling clients at a deep level  A personal story of how I hit a wall when trying to teach this concept—and the realization that got me unstuck.  Simple yet profound questions to help you uncover what truly matters.  How aligning with your own heartfelt desires can transform the way you connect with clients.  Enjoy the episode! Tons of love, Jamie  ---

In today's episode, I'm sharing a simple but profound coaching demo from a recent workshop. During this session, you'll hear Morag, a coach, open up about a “marketing problem.” She'd been struggling to connect with a key organization, feeling stuck on how to communicate the value of her work in a way that truly landed with them. Together, we explored what I know to be the two essential things you have to have before a client will decide to enroll with you. By the end of the session, Morag had a powerful realization - one that could shift your perspective on how to engage potential clients, too. I won't spoil the surprise here, but I'm confident you'll find plenty of value in listening to the coaching session. What I love about this demo is how relatable it is. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, we've all faced moments where we've felt stuck or unsure of how to approach or connect with the people we'd love to work with. ---

  When the event hosts asked me to deliver the final keynote speech at this year's Viva Event, I asked them what gift they'd love the participants to walk away from the conference with. Their answer inspired the title of my talk: Troubleshooting Enlightenment - How to Keep the Feeling Alive When You're Back in the Real World. During the talk, I shared: What gets in the way of that feeling staying with you, How to 'reconnect' to the principles, even in the midst of life's challenges, Practical insights to help you keep showing up with clarity and ease, and Insights for those looking to share the 3Ps professionally. So I invite you to ask *yourself* this question if you've ever wondered where the feeling goes: Q: How do you keep ‘the beautiful feeling' alive when you're back in the real world? This is exactly what today's episode is all about, featuring the full recording of my keynote. When I listened to the recording myself, I picked up on the Viva vibe of fun and playfulness throughout the episode. As well as being really enjoyable (if I say so myself) I heard from multiple people that they came away from the session with a quiet mind and new, fresh insights on the principles and what they make possible. There's something else you'll find relevant if you're a coach or therapist: During the talk, I asked who had asked themselves these questions: Why doesn't everyone know this? That's the question I hear most often from people when they first catch a glimpse of the principles, followed by... How can I get this out there? It was almost everyone in the audience (around 200 people). So, during my talk, I shared some of the distinctions and 'mindsets' that can make you unusually good at having a transformational impact with this understanding and experiencing more of the feeling in your own life. Because as Sydney Banks said: “The more you help others, the more you help yourself. Believe me, that's really true. The more you help others, the better the feeling you will get.” Delivering this speech made me realize how much more we can do to bring these insights into practical, transformative action for ourselves and the world. My team and I are already moving in this direction—more to come soon.

In today's brief (7 min) podcast, we'll dive into an intriguing question from one of my advanced programs—and into an answer that I believe reveals the #1 skill for creating deep, transformational impact. Together, we'll explore: The True Self: How do you explain to someone who they truly are? Beyond Words: Why words often fall short (and what to do instead) The Art of Connection: The importance of becoming a connoisseur of connection Fractionation: A fancy word for how Syd Banks used to ease people into the experience of their deeper selves Q: Are you a coach, thought leader, or change-worker looking to boost confidence, enroll clients with more ease and have a bigger impact? After 26+ years of research and training thousands of changeworkers, I believe this is your biggest (and perhaps counterintuitive) leverage point. Enjoy the episode! 

Q: Want to really support others, the world, and yourself through the US election aftermath? With the US election results fresh on everyone's minds, there's been a palpable wave of emotions echoing across social media and personal conversations—some are celebrating, while others feel deeply unsettled. Even many folks outside the USA are feeling it, with some conversations turning to confusion, disbelief, and fear. In today's rapid-fire 7-minute podcast episode, we dive into how to navigate emotionally charged situations—whether you're struggling yourself or supporting someone who is. And even if you're feeling great, there's an opportunity here to embrace empathy and understanding. Here's a taste of what we'll cover: How media keeps us hooked by amplifying fear and uncertainty. Emotional reactions like shock, disbelief, grief, fear, and anger—and how they might be showing up. How seeing "separate realities" in this aftermath can help you deepen your understanding of how our human experience works. How the power of deep listening helps us truly understand someone's world, even if profoundly different from our own. And why there's a huge opportunity for connection here... ... because when we listen for each other's wisdom, we discover common ground—and that's where real personal and societal transformation begins. This episode is a recording from one of my advanced programs, where I answered a powerful question from a Clarity Coach. The insights felt especially relevant right now, so I decided to share them with you right away. ---

Hi. I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast. As you may know, I've long been fascinated with exponential technology and its impact on us and our world. With that in mind, I've decided that in this season of the 'The Thriving Coaches' podcast, I'm going to be having conversations with people who can share insights to help us navigate this rapidly changing landscape from a psychological and spiritual perspective.   My first guest is Jeff Booth, a friend whose work I've been exploring for several years. Jeff is a bestselling author, tech entrepreneur and a very deep thinker. He's one of the founding partners of "Ego Death Capital", a fund for investing in technology startups, and Jeff coaches and mentors the tech entrepreneurs and teams the fund invests in.    And here's the thing that had me realise he'll be a great guest for the podcast.   I was reading his superb book, "The Price of Tomorrow", and many of the things he said let me know that Jeff understands something worth knowing about who we really are. Then, as I listened to some of his interviews, I realised he has a very practical understanding of "how life works" that I'd love to explore more deeply with him, and to share with you.    One thing: I had to listen to Jeff share his perspective a number of times before I really *got* what he's pointing to, so this may be one you want to come back to again and again. Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the January 2025 intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach    So now to the episode. 

Hi. I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast. In this episode, you're going to hear a conversation I had with my good friend and colleague, Ankush Jain. Ankush is a life and business coach, he's a consultant, a proud father, a published author, a podcast host and a public speaker. As you'll hear, he's on a mission to raise the consciousness of the planet through changing the coaching industry. And one of the vehicles he's using for this is his Coaching Career School which he launched in 2022, helping coaches grow impactful, ethical and sustainable practices.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the September 2024 intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme.    Clarity Certification is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (the ICF) as a provider of Continuous Coach Education, so if you're already an ICF-certified coach, you can use the programme to earn CCE units. Either way, you can take part in CCT with full confidence that the programme is fully accredited by the ICF as a Continuous Coaching Education provider. And there's a special earlybird price if you book your place by the end of May. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach    So now to the episode. 

Hi. I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast. This episode is a coaching demo I did with Clarity Coach Jan Harte around weight loss and limiting beliefs. The demo itself took place during my Clarity Advanced Coach & Facilitator Programme, and only lasted 20 minutes, but it's followed by a 4-minute follow-up I did with Jan a year later (just a few weeks ago). As you'll hear, the impact of the coaching session was profoundly transformational. Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that on Friday May 10th, I'm getting together with a group of coaches to look at the fundamentals of belief-change, so you can increase your impact-confidence, dissolve limiting beliefs & transform lives (including your own). Here's what we're going to be exploring together:   You're going to learn the fundamentals of working with limiting beliefs, so you're standing on solid ground as you discern what's really going on for your client. As a result, you'll be able to increase your impact-confidence and make a bigger difference (it's a lot easier to help someone when you understand the landscape.) As a lovely side-effect, you'll start seeing through your *own* limiting beliefs so you can create the results that truly matter to you as well as your clients. You're going to be getting a felt sense of the nature of true identity (this is crucial, because this is one of the main ‘leverage points' you have to share with your clients). You'll also be learning the linguistic and sensory structure of limiting beliefs (language is a doorway into your client's world, so I'll be showing you specific questions you can ask to uncover what's been holding them back until now).  You'll be learning about the paradoxical nature of double-binds, and why most coaches innocently end up reinforcing the bind, rather than dissolving it (true story!)  You'll learn how to point people to their true identity and their innate capacity for realisation, the keystone for truly transformational impact. People regularly cry tears of relief when you help them see through their perceived limitations, and wake up to the truth of who they really are.   While this one-day workshop will be suitable for coaches and therapists of all skill and experience-levels, it's going to be of particular interest to experienced coaches who are looking to take their impact to a new level.   There will be several belief-change demonstrations, and everyone will have the opportunity to shift their own most pernicious beliefs. As I mentioned, it's on Friday May 10th via Zoom, and there's an earlybird price when you book your place by this Thursday May 2nd. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/belief to learn more and register now. That's www.JamieSmart.com/belief    So now to the coaching demo and one-year followup.. 

Hi. I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast. This episode is a coaching demonstration I did at one of my recent “Coaching Impact Accelerator” workshops. The Coaching Impact Accelerators are taster sessions for people who are seriously considering joining one of my larger programmes to have an experience of what it's like to work with me. The sessions include a variety of elements, including a coaching demo with one of the participants. The demo you're about to hear was with Caroline Delaney, a Mental Health and Wellbeing Educator who wanted to get clarity on purpose and direction in her work life. And as you'll hear, what started out seeming like it was about “practical stuff” turned out to be about something much deeper that affects many coaches and changeworkers; the question about whether or not they're good enough. It turns out that the “Am I good enough?” question typically includes a confusion of two categories: skill-level and identity-level.   After the session, Caroline wrote to me about it, saying, “it opened what I can only visually describe as a parting of the seas (like in the moses films lol) to drop in at a deepest level YOU ARE ENOUGH. That's what dropped in and I'm sitting with it so just wanted to share that and say thank you… I can't for the life of me remember the metaphor you used but that space allowed for the hearing of those words to land

Hi. I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast. This episode is called, “Wisdom Doesn't Have Rules”, and it's a recording from the Clarity Coaching Experience event we held last month. The theme for the event was focused on increasing your confidence as a coach, what I call “Impact Certainty”, and it was a great weekend. And one of the things we did was I had ‘fireside chat' conversations with Clarity Coaches who are making a big difference in the world, and I picked their brains about their impact with their clients, and how this understanding has helped them increase that. So in this podcast, you're going to be hearing one of those, a conversation I had with my dear friend and colleague, Sam Goldfinch.  Sam is an educator, a coach, and an explorer in the field of spirituality, transpersonal psychology and addiction. His work takes him many places, but at the core of it is setting people free so they can see the beauty of who they really are. His podcast 'Present & Sober' is one of his deep passions, as are his coaching offerings, Rebel Spirituality and Sober Rebellion. And one of the things that really touched people in the audience when we had this conversation was when we got onto the topic of there being no rules for wisdom, so I'm excited to share it with you.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the September 2023 intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme.    Clarity Certification has recently been accredited by the International Coaching Federation (the ICF) as a provider of Continuous Coach Education, so if you're already an ICF-certified coach, you can use the programme to earn CCE units. Either way, you can take part in CCT with full confidence that the programme is fully accredited by the ICF as a Continuous Coaching Education provider. And there's a special earlybird price if you book your place by the end of May. By the way, the first 12 places have already been taken, so there are only 24 places left. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach    So now to the episode. 

Hi. I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast. I've called this episode, “Coaching in the Midst of Crisis”, and it's a recording from the Clarity Coaching Experience event we held earlier this month. The theme for the event was “Increasing your Impact Certainty” and it was a beautiful weekend. We had coaches joining us from all around the world, and there was a lovely sense of community, with lots of profound insights. And one of the things we did was I had ‘fireside chat' conversations with Clarity Coaches who are making a big difference in the world, and I picked their brains about their impact with their clients, and how this understanding has helped them increase that. And my idea for this was that we would be talking shop; the kind of conversation that I have with my colleagues over coffee, and that most people never get to hear. So in this podcast, you're going to be hearing one of those, a conversation I had with my dear friend and colleague, Mahima Shrestha. Now, you may have seen an amazing conversation I had with Mahima a few years ago when I interviewed her about her experience of the 2015 Nepal earthquake. That was right at the start of her journey as a coach, and since then, she's developed extensive experience in coaching individuals and organizations through crisis. Mahima works with entrepreneurs, innovators, activists, and changemakers- bringing bright people together to solve complex problems. And you're going to hear how her certainty about what people have going for them is fundamental to the difference she makes with clients.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the September 2023 intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme.    Clarity Certification has recently been accredited by the International Coaching Federation (the ICF) as a provider of Continuous Coach Education, so if you're already an ICF-certified coach, you can use the programme to earn CCE units. Either way, you can take part in CCT with full confidence that the programme is fully accredited by the ICF as a Continuous Coaching Education provider. And you can save over £4000 when you book your place by the end of March. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach    So now to the episode.

I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast. The interview you're going to hear today is part one of a 3-part series of interviews I conducted with my dear friend and colleague, Dr Bill Pettit. Bill is a board-certified psychiatrist and has been working with patients & clients using the principles understanding for over 40 years. Dr Pettit has treated tens of thousands of patients, with diagnoses as diverse as schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, panic attacks and many more conditions. In part one of this series, you'll hear Dr Pettit and I exploring his assertion that there's something you can learn and understand that is both the prevention and the cure to ALL mental illness and most physical illness.    Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the September 2023 intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme.    Clarity Certification has recently been accredited by the International Coaching Federation (the ICF) as a provider of Continuous Coach Education, so if you're already an ICF-certified coach, you can use the programme to earn CCE units. Either way, you can take part in CCT with full confidence that the programme is fully accredited by the ICF as a Continuous Coaching Education provider. And you can save over £4000 when you book your place by the end of March. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach    You can find out more about Dr Pettit and his programme, "Never Broken: Nothing Lacking, One Cause: One Cure, Fresh Hope" at his website https://drbillpettit.com/nothing-broken-nothing-lacking/

I'm Jamie Smart - welcome to the podcast. I've called this episode, “Develop Your Intuition”, and it's a recording from the ClarityLive! event we held in November. The theme for the event was “Passion, Purpose & Personal Expression” and it was really great. We had people joining us from all around the world, and there was a lovely sense of community, with lots of profound insights. And one of the things we did was I had ‘fireside chat' conversations with people who are having a big impact in the world, and I picked their brains about what it means to bring your unique expression to life, and how this understanding has helped them do that. And my idea for this was that we would be talking shop; the kind of conversation that I have with my colleagues over coffee, and that most people never get to hear. So in this podcast, you're going to be hearing one of those, a conversation I had with my dear friend and colleague, Carl Harvey. Carl is the founder of the Abundance Book Club and The Big Life show. And he was also MindValley's head copywriter for a couple of years - Carl's a powerhouse!    Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that my beloved Emma McDevitt and I are offering a new programme starting in January called the Clarity Professional Programme: Bring Your Unique Expression to Life.   The theme of uncovering and living your unique expression is one that's very alive for us both, so we're inspired to share it with a group of explorers.   We've created a brief video about the programme and a simple 'unique expression diagnostic' process. Its purpose is to continue deepening your awareness of your unique expression and to help us (me and Emma) get a sense of where you're at in your journey.   If you want to watch the video, do the diagnostic and find out more about the programme, just pop an email to support@jamiesmart.com with the word “video” in the subject line and we'll get everything over to you. And you can find out more about Carl and his work at www.CarlHarvey.com   So now to the episode.

I'm Jamie Smart - welcome to the podcast. I've called this episode, “You Do You”, and I'm excited to share it with you because it's a recording from the ClarityLive! event we held, just a couple of weeks ago. The theme for the event was “Passion, Purpose & Personal Expression” and it was really great. We had people joining us from all around the world, and there was a lovely sense of community, with lots of profound insights. And one of the things we did was I had ‘fireside chat' conversations with people who are having a big impact in the world, and I picked their brains about what it means to bring your unique expression to life, and how this understanding has helped them do that. And my idea for this was that we would be talking shop; the kind of conversation that I have with my colleagues over coffee, and that most people never get to hear. So in this podcast, you're going to be hearing one of those, a conversation I had with my dear friend and colleague, Cathy Casey.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that my beloved Emma McDevitt and I are offering a new programme starting in January called the Clarity Professional Programme: Bring Your Unique Expression to Life.   The theme of uncovering and living your unique expression is one that's very alive for us both, so we're inspired to share it with a group of explorers.   We've created a brief video about the programme and a simple 'unique expression diagnostic' process. Its purpose is to continue deepening your awareness of your unique expression and to help us (me and Emma) get a sense of where you're at in your journey.   If you want to watch the video, do the diagnostic and find our more about the programme, just pop an email to support@jamiesmart.com with the word “video” in the subject line and we'll get everything over to you.   So now to the episode.

I'm Jamie Smart - welcome to the podcast. And in this session you're going to hear a conversation I had recently with my dear friend and colleague, Ian Watson. Ian and I have been in each other's lives for the past 20 years, and those years have included many twists and turns as we've encountered obstacles, followed our inner guidance and found our way forward (sometimes more easily than others). Some of the topics we explored included   - Following your bliss - Trust in ‘the invisible' - Being willing to take ‘the road less travelled' - Doing what you love - And much more   By the way, our next ClarityLive! event is next weekend (November 19-20) and the theme is in a similar domain: Purpose, Principles & Personal Expression: How to bring dream projects to life for yourself and others (even if you don't know what they are yet).   We're being joined by guest speakers including my dear friend and colleague, Cathy Casey. Cathy pioneered taking the principles into the California prison system and is a master of stepping into the unknown and bringing unique expression to life. We're also being joined by another dear friend, Carl Harvey, founder of the Abundance Book Club and The Big Life show (he was also MindValley's head copywriter for a couple of years - Carl's a powerhouse). It's all going to be happening via live-stream, and you can find out more at www.JamieSmart.com/ClarityLive  And you can find out more about Ian Watson and his work at www.TheInsightSpace.com 

I'm Jamie Smart - welcome to the podcast. And I'm delighted to share this recording with you because I was being interviewed by bestselling author, speaker and coach, Mamoon Yusaf for his “How Rich Coaches Think” summit.   Mamoon shares my passion for the principles behind clarity - in fact he was one of the first graduates of my Clarity Certification Training way back when, so it was a huge pleasure to connect with him and share my latest insights about the connection between our money-thinking and what it takes to grow a successful coaching business in a way you love.   This was a great conversation, and we dove deep into one of the most overlooked areas that you need to get handled if you want to grow a thriving coaching business, so I'm really pleased with the results.   By the way, this episode is brought to you by the Thriving Coaches Blueprint programme, my 90-day coaching intensive to help you get clients, grow your business and make the difference you're here to make. Doors close this Friday, September 30th, and it's the last time I'm running the programme in its 90-day coaching immersion format, so… If you want to grow a successful coaching business so you can have the impact and income you want, you can learn more and register now at https://www.jamiesmart.com/thriving/    Now here's my conversation with Mamoon on how rich coaches think…

I'm Jamie Smart - welcome to the podcast. And this is going to be a fun one because you're going to hear Jason Marc Campbell help me ‘unpack' my approach to sales and enrolment.  But first, a question: Is it really possible to genuinely *love* selling & enrolment? Most people are allergic to selling, and I understand why. Most of our reference experiences of sales are of it being done badly, right? An image that gets reinforced by media stereotypes (used cars, double-glazing etc). So is it really possible to 'fall in love' with selling and enrolment? Good news; yes it is. I know, because I had to get this handled in order to grow my training and coaching business, and I've helped thousands of other coaches to do the same. Earlier this month, I was interviewed by podcaster Jason Marc Campbell. Jason runs the ‘Selling with Love' podcast and it was a great chance to explore what it takes to genuinely love selling. Some of the things we covered included… - The importance of relationship, and why it's such a crucial value - The two key things you have to have to enroll a coaching client - The 5 Question Pricing Model and how to use it - How to frame your enrolment conversations from the very beginning - My rule of thumb for how much time people need to spend with you before they're ready to work with you You may have heard me say that my aim is to be practical without being prescriptive, leverage spiritual principles without being woo-woo, to have a big impact without being earnest and to share a good feeling in the process. I reckon this interview hit all those notes so I'm sharing it on the podcast.   By the way, at the end of this month, I'm going to kick off the only Thriving Coaches Blueprint programme we're going to be running this year, and the last one I'm ever going to run in the 12-week form we've taken over 500 coaches, therapists and trainers through over the past 8 years.   As you may know, I love unpacking what I do; it really lights me up, so for the first time ever, over the course of this month I'm going to be ‘unpacking' my ‘simple, effective, fun' launch process and showing you how it all applies to getting clients and growing a coaching business. It's all free, so if you want to find out more head over to www.jamiesmart.com/business     Now here's me being interviewed by Jason Marc Campbell… You can find Jason's Selling with Love podcast at ​​https://www.sellingwithlove.com/ 

Teaching subtractive psychology to the brass at NATO   Welcome to the podcast; I'm Jamie Smart, and I've really been looking forward to this one.  Last summer, in August 2021, I flew to Rome to deliver a keynote speech to 80 military and civilian personnel at the NATO Defense College. My brief was to help them have greater clarity, less stress, more productivity and stronger professional relationships (the college has staff from 20 member states, so good communication is essential). There was one problem: my contact warned me that the military personnel wouldn't enjoy my talk. He explained these were experienced senior officers (colonels, generals etc) who already felt they had all the EQ they needed. He said they'd likely be checked out and checking their watches during my session. So here's the thing: I love a challenge. I made it my mission to get everyone fully engaged and have a big impact as I shared the principles with them. The topics we covered ranged from from Napoleon to Netflix, from strategic insight to the unsuspected superpowers everyone has. It was the first live in-person talk I'd done in over 18 months (because of lockdown). For the first 10-15 minutes, you may be able to hear the adrenaline in my voice, but this ended up being a great teaching point when we talked about the link between rabbits and your innate capacity for handling stress    My aim is always to be practical without being prescriptive, leverage spiritual principles without being woo-woo, to have a big impact without being earnest and to share a good feeling in the process, so I hope this keynote meets these criteria for you.   By the way, at the end of this month, I'm going to kick off the only Thriving Coaches Blueprint programme we're going to be running this year, and the last one I'm ever going to run in the 12-week form we've taken over 500 coaches, therapists and trainers through over the past 8 years.   As you may know, I love unpacking what I do; it really lights me up, so for the first time ever, over the course of this month I'm going to be ‘unpacking' my ‘simple, effective, fun' launch process and showing you how it all applies to getting clients and growing a coaching business. It's all free, so if you want to find out more head over to www.jamiesmart.com/business    This is the ‘simple, effective, fun' edition of the masterclass, and I'm going to be doing my best to embody and model for you the qualities that are at the heart of growing a successful coaching business. These include: - Building relationships by giving people an experience of you - Living and working in the feeling you want to share with others - Doing the things you're passionate about - Playing to your strengths and creating massive value - Being guided by realisation, wisdom and insight - Being of service to others - Doing all of this with honesty, simplicity and authenticity - Having fun!!!!! I'm going to be doing this all month, and it's all going to be free of charge. Some of it will be planned, and some will be spontaneous and on-the-fly. You can register for free at www.jamiesmart.com/business  Now here's the episode...

Revealing how the magic trick is done TL;DR - I'm going to 'unpack' the launch process I've been using to fill coaching programmes for the past few years and show you how you can apply those principles to get 1:1 clients and grow your coaching business. Sound good? Read on… When I started my first coaching business, I didn't know much about business. Marketing was a mystery and I hated selling. As part of the story of how that changed, I wanted to tell you why I haven't been very active in this FB group this year. Partly it was because I've been working on the 10th-anniversary edition of my book CLARITY, but there was also something else going on… I realised at the end of last year that I was spending more time running my business (marketing, operations, filling programmes etc) than I was doing the stuff I really love, things like: - Exploring and sharing the principles behind clarity - Teaching: Working with groups and individuals - Following my curiosity, passion and fascination - Going for walks with my beloved Emma McDevitt - Hanging out with family, friends and other people I love - Reading books, studying whatever I'm fascinated by and making the space for insight - Basically, freedom! This was a problem for two reasons: 1) The whole reason I started my business was to have the freedom to do what I love! 2) I always want to practice what I preach, and I was running the risk of being a bad example to the coaches in this group See, I'm assuming that the whole reason you got into coaching, therapy or group work is because you're passionate about it, right? The only reason I even have a business is so I've got the time, money and ‘container' to do the stuff I'm passionate about. I want my work to be a joy, and if it isn't, then I'm not doing it right. Basically (dodgy metaphor alert!) if you're putting the business cart before the passion horse, you've fallen into a trap. It's a trap I've fallen into on a number of occasions, and when I saw it was happening last year, I called time on it. I decided to find out what happens when I introduce a zero-tolerance policy for stress, pressure and urgency in my business. I announced I wasn't going to be running our Clarity Certification Training (CCT) in 2023. This meant I didn't have to spend any time in 2022 doing anything to fill that or any other programme. Instead, I delivered the 2022 CCT programme (I love teaching), delivered my Advanced programme (I really love teaching cool advanced stuff) and continued delivering my monthly Laser-Coaching sessions in ClarityPro (I love coaching in a group context). I appeared on various podcasts and interview series (I love being interviewed) and created the space for insight. As you may already know, my ‘mission' is to awaken people and support them in awakening others. That's one of the reasons I love working with coaches, therapists and trainers. By waking coaches up to who they are and what they've got going for them, I can share the principles behind clarity with many more people than I could personally. Like I said earlier, when I first started my coaching business, marketing was a mystery and I hated selling. So I learned about marketing. In 2015, I did the pilot of something that would become my Thriving Coaches Blueprint programme. We had a great group of people, but something strange happened… People came up to me during the programme and said, “I love the way you teach; you're nothing like your marketing!” Getting this genuine compliment was bittersweet. Every time I heard it, I felt bad about my marketing; I wanted it to be a true reflection of the work I'm passionate about! So I knew I had to change my game. Over the years, I experimented with various ways of filling the programme. By 2020, I had it boiled down to a launch structure that allowed me to do lots of teaching (which I love) as part of the launch process. But the launch process itself had tons of moving parts, and lots of bits that needed to be done ‘right'. While it was lots of fun, it didn't have as much of the feeling of peace and well-being that I love in my teaching. I wanted something more simple, enjoyable and easeful. Anyway, back to the present day. Over the past weekend, I had an insight and realised what I was inspired to do. Over the next 30 days, I'm going to do a simpler, easier, more enjoyable launch process while I 'unpack' the essential elements of how to fill coaching programmes and get 1:1 clients and grow your coaching business. I'm literally going to be explaining what I'm doing *while* I'm doing it. At the end of the month, I'm going to kick off the only Thriving Coaches Blueprint programme we're going to be running this year, and the last one I'm ever going to run in the 12-week form we've taken over 500 coaches, therapists and trainers through over the past 8 years. And here's the thing: While I'm going to be ‘unpacking' launches and showing you how it all applies to growing your coaching business, I don't know how many people are going to sign up for the Thriving Coaches Blueprint I'm starting at the end of the month. But whether it's 8 people or 48 people, my commitment is to enjoy the journey every step of the way between now and then and beyond. I want the whole thing to be a joy for me AND for you. And so I was reflecting on what's going on for me when I'm being most myself and having the biggest impact with people because that's what I want to bring to the fore. Here's my ambition: I want you to experience me as being practical without being prescriptive, spiritual without being woo-woo, impactful without being earnest, and sharing a really good feeling in the process. And if I want you to experience that, I need to go there first myself. I'm going to be doing my best to embody and model for you the qualities that are at the heart of growing a successful coaching business. These include: - Building relationships by giving people an experience of you - Living and working in the feeling you want to share with others - Doing the things you're passionate about - Playing to your strengths and creating massive value - Being guided by realisation, wisdom and insight - Being of service to others - Doing all of this with honesty, simplicity and authenticity - Having fun!!!!! I'm going to be doing this all month, and it's all going to be free of charge. Some of it will be planned, and some will be spontaneous and on-the-fly. This is a brand new experiment for me, and the cool thing about experiments is when you do one, you always get a result (though it may not be the result you expected!) Q: Does this sound like an interesting experiment to you? If it does, let me know in the comments on this post in the Thriving Coaches Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/claritylifecommunity/posts/2905539916418479/ Big love Jamie PS I'll be doing a Facebook Live tomorrow (Wednesday, August 31st) at 3:30 pm UK (7:30 am PT, 10:30 am ET) to get this show on the road! Here's the link to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/claritylifecommunity/posts/2906250289680775/

Welcome to the podcast. I'm delighted to present this episode, “Living a Beautiful Life” with Jan and Chip Chipman. The theme for the ClarityLive conference it was recorded at was “How to make 2022 your most beautiful year yet” and it was really lovely. We had people joining us from all around the world, and there was a great sense of community, with lots of profound realisations.    And one of the highlights of the weekend was my session with my dear friends, mentors, colleagues and collaborators, Jan and Chip Chipman. Jan, Chip and I met nearly 13 years ago and have been friends ever since. We've run retreats together in the Canary Islands and mainland Spain. They spent years being mentored by Sydney Banks, and one of the things you're going to love about this conversation is the feeling they bring. Chip also tells me favourite Syd Banks story in this session, so I hope you enjoy that too.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are about to close for the final intake of  our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme. I say ‘final' because as you may have heard, I've decided to stop all business activities except for delivering programmes that I already have in the calendar for 2022. And I'm doing this so I have the time to write the second edition of my book CLARITY, and to create the space for what's going to come next. You know, when I first came to the principles, it was relatively unknown, and very few people knew how to share this understanding with others. And it was clear to me that we needed a cadre of highly-skilled coaches, trainers and change-workers who could share this understanding and have a big impact with their clients.    Ten years on, and we've trained over 300 Clarity Coaches and I couldn't be more delighted. We now have that cadre of highly-skilled people with a deep understanding in place. Now it's time to get these principles out into the world in a bigger way, and I need the space to do that, so…    This is the last time I'm going to be delivering Clarity Certification Training. 30 of the 36 places are now taken, so there are 6 places left as I speak. And I'm really looking for leaders who want to take this understanding out into the world at a time when there's never been a greater need for it. And for the first time ever, I've added a massive bonus package worth over £13,000, including the chance to sit in on a 3-day coaching intensive with a corporate client, later this year.   And Jan and Chip Chipman are two of the teachers who do Masterclasses on the CCT programme, as well as mentoring our Advanced Clarity Coaches.    So if you want to join me for the last ever Clarity Certification Training, go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach   So now to the episode. 

I'm really happy to share this episode with you, with the unusual title of ‘Burning It All Down', because it's a recording from the ClarityLive! event we held earlier this month. The theme for the event was “How to make 2022 your most beautiful year yet” and it was really lovely. We had people joining us from all around the world, and there was a great sense of community, with lots of profound realisations. And one of the things we did was I had ‘fireside chat' conversations with Certified Clarity Coaches who've been having a big impact in the world, and I picked their brains about what it means to live a beautiful life, and how this understanding has helped them do exactly that. And my idea for this was that we would be talking shop; the kind of conversation that I have with my colleagues over a coffee, and that most people never get to hear. So in this podcast, you're going to be hearing one of those, a conversation I had with business owner & entrepreneur Charlie Madison.    Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the final intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme. I say ‘final' because as you may have heard, I've decided to stop all business activities except for delivering programmes that I already have on the calendar. And I'm doing this so I have the time to write the second edition of my book CLARITY and to create the space for what's going to come next. You know, when I first came to the principles, it was relatively unknown, and very few people knew how to share this understanding with others. And it was clear to me that we needed a cadre of highly-skilled coaches, trainers and change-workers who could share this understanding and have a big impact with their clients.    Ten years on, and we've trained over 300 Clarity Coaches and I couldn't be more delighted. We have that cadre of highly-skilled people with a deep understanding in place. Now it's time to get these principles out into the world in a bigger way, and I need the space to do that, so…    This is the last time I'm going to be delivering Clarity Certification Training. 26 of the 36 places are now taken, so there are 10 places left as I speak. And I'm really looking for leaders who want to take this understanding out into the world at a time when there's never been a greater need for it. And for the first time ever, I've added a massive bonus package worth over £13,000, including the chance to sit in on a 3-day coaching intensive with a corporate client, later this year.   And we have an EarlyBird price so you can save up to £1,500 when you book your place by Monday, January 24th. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach to learn more.   And Clarity Certification Training is the programme Charlie did a couple of years ago when he was earlier in his journey. So now to the episode. 

This episode is one lots of people will relate to because it's called “Getting Out of Your Own Way, and really I'm delighted to share this episode with you because it's a recording from the ClarityLive! event we held earlier this month. The theme for the event was “How to make 2022 your most beautiful year yet” and it was really lovely. We had people joining us from all around the world, and there was a great sense of community, with lots of profound realisations. And one of the things we did was I had ‘fireside chat' conversations with Certified Clarity Coaches who've been having a big impact in the world, and I picked their brains about what it means to live a beautiful life, and how this understanding has helped them do exactly that. And my idea for this was that we would be talking shop; the kind of conversation that I have with my colleagues over a coffee, and that most people never get to hear. So in this podcast, you're going to be hearing one of those, a conversation I had with bestselling author & coach, Marie Arymar. And Marie specialises in working with young people and parents.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the final intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme. I say ‘final' because as you may have heard, I've decided to stop all business activities except for delivering programmes that I already have on the calendar for 2022. And I'm doing this so I have the time to write the second edition of my book CLARITY, and to create the space for what's going to come next. You know, when I first came to the principles, it was relatively unknown, and very few people knew how to share this understanding with others. And it was clear to me that we needed a cadre of highly-skilled coaches, trainers and change-workers who could share this understanding and have a big impact with their clients.    Ten years on, and we've trained over 300 Clarity Coaches and I couldn't be more delighted. We now have that cadre of highly-skilled people with a deep understanding in place. Now it's time to get these principles out into the world in a bigger way, and I need the space to do that, so…    This is the last time I'm going to be delivering Clarity Certification Training. 26 of the 36 places are now taken, so there are 10 places left as I speak. And I'm really looking for leaders who want to take this understanding out into the world at a time when there's never been a greater need for it. And for the first time ever, I've added a massive bonus package worth over £13,000, including the chance to sit in on a 3-day coaching intensive with a corporate client, later this year.   And we have an EarlyBird price so you can save up to £1,500 when you book your place by Monday, January 24th. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach to learn more.   And Clarity Certification Training is the programme Marie did a couple of years ago when she was earlier in her journey. So now to the episode. 

I've called this episode, “The Power of Precision”, and I'm excited to share this episode with you because it's a recording from the ClarityLive! event we held, just last weekend. The theme for the event was “How to make 2022 your most beautiful year yet” and it was really terrific. We had people joining us from all around the world, and there was a lovely sense of community, with lots of profound insights. And one of the things we did was I had ‘fireside chat' conversations with Certified Clarity Coaches who have been having a big impact in the world, and I picked their brains about what it means to live a beautiful life, and how this understanding has helped them do that. And my idea for this was that we would be talking shop; the kind of conversation that I have with my colleagues over coffee, and that most people never get to hear. So in this podcast, you're going to be hearing one of those, a conversation I had with the number 1 bestselling author, coach & trainer, Mamoon Yusaf.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the final intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme. I say ‘final' because as you may have heard, I've decided to stop all business activities except for delivering programmes that I already have on the calendar. And I'm doing this so I have the time to write the second edition of my book CLARITY, and to create the space for what's going to come next. You know, when I first came to the principles, it was relatively unknown, and very few people knew how to share this understanding with others. And it was clear to me that we needed a cadre of highly-skilled coaches, trainers and change-workers who could share this understanding and have a big impact with their clients.    Ten years on, and we've trained over 300 Clarity Coaches and I couldn't be more delighted. We have that cadre of highly-skilled people with a deep understanding in place. Now it's time to get these principles out into the world in a bigger way, and I need the space to do that, so…    This is the last time I'm going to be delivering Clarity Certification Training. 26 of the 36 places are now taken, so there are 10 places left as I speak. And I'm really looking for leaders who want to take this understanding out into the world at a time when there's never been a greater need for it. And for the first time ever, I've added a massive bonus package worth over £13,000, including the chance to sit in on a 3-day coaching intensive with a corporate client, later this year.   And we have an EarlyBird price so you can save up to £1,500 when you book your place by Monday, January 24th. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach to find out more.   And Clarity Certification Training is the programme Mamoon did 10 years ago when he was earlier in his journey. So now to the episode. 

I'm Jamie Smart - welcome to the podcast. In this episode you're going to be hearing something I'm very happy to share with you. It's the recording of a conversation I had with Clarity Coach Louise O'Dalaigh at the last ClarityLive event a few months ago. Louise is trained as a nurse and has spent the last 30 years working in the healthcare field. Her current role is as a Quality Improvement Lead for an NHS organisation with over 10,000 staff. So it was a real treat to be able to have one of my ‘fireside chat' conversations with her and find out the kind of difference the principles understanding is making in her life and in her organisation.   Just before we get to that, a bit of housekeeping. I'm working on the second edition of my book, CLARITY, and I had a realisation. I realised that just as the release of CLARITY planted a seed that grew into everything I've been doing for the past 10 years, I now want to create the space for the seeds I'll be planting with the second edition. So I've made a decision. Between now and July 2022, I'm stopping all business activities except the delivery of the programmes that are already in the calendar for 2022. I have the strong sense that there's something new getting ready to emerge, and I want to create room for it. This means that the Clarity Certification Training I do starting at the end of this month - January 2022 may be the last one I ever do (or at least the last one I do in its current form).  It seems to me that the world has never had a greater need for this understanding, and that conditions have never been better to share it as widely as possible. In fact, the technologies that are playing a part in creating this crisis may also have the capacity to play a part in its solution. I don't know what part I'm going to play in all of this.   What I do know is that I'm interested in exploring emerging technologies and new models to align communities as we take this understanding out into the world in a brand new form.  To the people who have been through (or are preparing to go through) Clarity Certification Training, you're not just early adopters; you're trailblazers, and I'm grateful to be on the journey with you. In Syd Banks' final talk, “The Ultimate Answer”, he says that when this gets out into the world, “literally, it will help millions of people.” The more I've learned from Syd's work, the more I've learned to take him literally. And I think it might just be time. So, there are 11 places left on the Clarity Certification Training programme, and I've decided to really push the boat out, and added some extra bonuses including the chance to sit in on a live 1:1 coaching intensive. If you want to find out more, just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach that's www.JamieSmart.com/coach    So now to the episode. 

I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast.    The recording you're about to hear is a conversation with my dear friend and colleague Garret Kramer on the state of the world today.   It often seems to me like we're living in the pages of a Marvel comic, and a lot has changed since Garret & I last spoke together in public, so it seemed like a good time to catch up.   We had a great conversation, and we covered topics as wide-ranging as the 3 principles, authoritarianism, true identity, various mandates and much more.   Just before we get to that, I wanted to mention that the doors are now open for the January 2022 intake of our flagship Clarity Certification Training programme.    Clarity Certification has recently been accredited by the International Coaching Federation (the ICF) as a provider of Continuous Coach Education, so if you're already an ICF-certified coach, you can use the programme to earn CCE units. Either way, you can take part in CCT with full confidence that the programme is fully accredited by the ICF as a Continuous Coaching Education provider. And you can save up to £2000 when you book your place by the end of November. Just go to www.JamieSmart.com/coach.   So now to the episode.

I'm Jamie Smart - welcome to the podcast. And in this episode, you're going to hear from executive coach Tony Piper. Tony is a graduate of our Thriving Coaches Blueprint programme. And one of the interesting things about Tony is that he's seen a big increase in his impact as a coach as he's started integrating the principles in his work.    By the way, the doors are now open for the full Thriving Coaches Blueprint programme, our 12-week journey for coaches, therapists and other heart-centred professionals who want to grow a successful business by making a massive difference.   You can find out all about it at www.JamieSmart.com/thriving    When you get to the page, you'll find a concise video walking you through why TCB is so powerful, how the programme can get you the kinds of results you want and exactly what's included.   Plus there's a bonus package worth over £6,000, and the doors are open until this friday at midnight, so go to  www.JamieSmart.com/thriving  to learn more and register now.    So here's the episode!

Hi, I'm Jamie Smart. Welcome to the podcast. In this session, we're going to do something a little bit different. Earlier in the week, I put up a post on my Thriving Coaches community asking for questions in preparation for a Q&A Session. The question I asked was: "Coaches, what are the questions you'd love to ask about how to build thriving and successful coaching business?" So we've got fantastic answers. We've got: - How do you actually create a coaching package? - How do you find coaching clients if you live somewhere, where coaching isn't a part of the culture? - What are the doubts that stop people from signing up with a coach? - How to choose a price for my coaching package? I don't know what to charge? - How do you find coaching clients when you live somewhere where there aren't many people? - What if I'm uncomfortable with, or afraid of being visible? - What if I have doubts about my abilities to make real difference to people? We get a session on a Facebook group and I answered as many of those questions I could get through. And that's what you're going to be hearing in this podcast episode. Now before we go into that, I just opened the doors on my Thriving Coaches Blueprint programme. The full programme is starting literally this weekend. The Doors are open, you can find out all about it at jamiesmart.com/thriving. There's a £6000 bonus package when you sign up. The doors close at friday at midnight. Head over to jamiesmart.com/thriving, you can find out all about it. See if it's a good fit for you, and there are also case studies there with graduates of the programme. If that's something that's interesting to you, go to jamiesmart.com/thriving, and there's also a video where I explain it to you. Without further ado, here's the Q&A Session...

Welcome to the podcast. In this session, we're doing a kind of warmup for the free live training I'm kicking off on Friday 29th October, called the Thriving Coaches Business Masterclass series. And this time, we're doing something new: We've got a theme for the Masterclass series, “Decoding the Principles Behind Transformation”. In the course of helping you grow a thriving coaching business, I want to make the principles I'm so passionate about practical and highly relevant to you. Why? Because these principles are the most practical thing I know for helping you get clients and make a big difference in a way that fits with who you really are. So every day for 10 days I'm reading you a chapter from my book for coaches, therapists and consultants. It's called The Thriving Coaches Scorecard, the 10 multipliers that are either growing or slowing your professional practice. The focus of the book, and the masterclass series is on getting clients, growing your business and having an impact in your clients' lives, and we're going to be covering the stuff that's most crucial for coaches to learn (especially in these times of uncertainty and volatility) including… Demystifying the whole domain of ‘niching' Setting your price Engagement and growing your audience The whole ‘visibility' thing Getting clients and making a difference to them The question of ‘coaching packages' vs ‘hourly' vs ‘retainer' The best so-called ‘business model' for coaches How to talk about what you do And all the way through, I'm going to be decoding the principles behind transformation and making them practical. So to register for this free masterclass series, go to https://www.jamiesmart.com/business-masterclass. It's totally free, and my aim is to give you more value in this free course than most people give in their paid-for courses. By the way, you can join me in my free secret coaching business channel. I'm doing a new experiment where I'm sharing bite-sized client-creation tips & exclusive free extras for helping you grow your coaching practice. So if that appeals, you can join me there free at www.JamieSmart.com/secret. Now here's the episode…