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Today's episode will teach you about loneliness—and it's not what you would expect. “America's Loneliness Coach” joins Meg for a rich and inspiring conversation. You'll learn why we need a systemic cultural shift from a “me” world to a “we” world. We will explore the loneliness epidemic, how the “we” coaching mindset changes the way we show up, and how group coaching can become one of the most powerful growth containers available to practitioners. Carrie Sackett is a leading authority on group coaching and community-based growth. She is a speaker, ICF-accredited trainer, and internationally published author specializing in emotional growth and connection. As the founder of Social Therapeutic Coaching, she works with individuals, groups, and organizations to help people break free from limiting inner narratives and build stronger relational skills. With an award-winning background in corporate leadership and employee engagement at Fortune 500 companies, Carrie now focuses on creating meaningful human connection and growth. She is the co-author of Social Therapeutic Coaching: A Practical Guide to Group and Couples Work. Show Highlights:The evolution of Carrie's role as “America's Loneliness Coach”The loneliness epidemic: We can't resolve a social crisis by addressing individuals.We, as humans, are a social species; we impact others, and others impact us.“We” culture vs. “me” culture What it takes to be radically present with our clientsGroup coaching: More powerfully transformative than one-on-one workThe group leader's role as an “ensemble director”Examples of transformation in organizations and individuals in embracing “we” and “yes, and”The transformation of coaches who step into more group work from one-on-one workSocial therapeutic coaching is “a method for not knowing.”Four pillars of social therapeutic coachingKey takeaway from Carrie: “Our emotional development as practitioners is really important for the world. We need to grow in our toolkit.”Resources:Connect with Carrie SackettEmailWebsiteSocial Therapeutic Coaching: A Practical Guide to Group and Couples Work bookGroup and Couples Coaching Course (A weekend intensive on June 27-28: Use the code ICF30 for an additional 15% off for SCS listeners.) Connect with MegExplore the STaR Coach Show Mentor Program. We are enrolling NOW for this fall!Join the STaR Coach Community. Become a member today!Subscribe to the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore over 490 past episodes and other helpful resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Mentioned in this episode:Enroll More Clients: Clarity SprintDo you love coaching, but when it comes to enrolling clients, writing your bio, or posting online, you freeze? Or fall into “coach speak” that doesn't actually connect? That's not a you problem. It's a messaging problem—and it's costing you clients. Join me for my free, live five-day experience: Enroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint. From March 16–20 at 9 a.m. Central, I'll help you get crystal clear on your ideal client, refine your message so it actually resonates, and create a confidence statement that makes booking a call the obvious next step. No fluff, just clarity, you can use immediately. Grab your free spot at: https://starcoachshow.com/5dayEnroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint

It's Reddit Readings Wednesday on the Reddit On Wiki podcast! Usually, we're live with you guys in the chat, but we're taking a quick break from our live shows while Josh is busy digging the footings and building the ICF walls for his new house. So, welcome to a special "Wednesday Not Live" episode! This week, Sean and Josh are having a conversational deep-dive into heavy relationship drama, massive red flags, and complex family dynamics. We're breaking down a heartbreaking confession from a poster who can't stop crying over what their orthodontist told them, and unpacking the drama of starting a relationship with a brother's best friend. Plus, we discuss a parent trying to punish their daughter over something she wrote, a delivery driver reported for allegedly dodging work, the frustrating cycle of men panicking when things get real, and a massive debate over splitting damages after a son wrecks someone else's property. Let's get into the Reddit drama! Support Our Sponsors: Quince: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/reddit for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Whisker: Maintain your cat's litter while focusing on your growing family. Go to whisker.com/WIKI and get an additional $50 off bundles. Support The Show: Become a Patron or YouTube Member for ad-free episodes and bonus stories every Monday and Friday, as well as exclusive content! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/cultiv8podcastnetwork/membership YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@RedditOnWiki Timestamps:(Timestamps are approximate due to dynamic ad insertion. Become a Patron or YouTube member for ad-free episodes) (00:00) - Intro (01:42) - r/redditonwiki: I Cry When I Think About What My Orthodontist Told Me (10:44) - I Started Dating My Brother's Best Friend (16:57) - r/amiwrong: Am I Wrong for Trying to Punish My Daughter After We Found What She Wrote? (28:12) - r/AmItheAsshole: Am I the Asshole for Reporting a Delivery Driver Who I Thought Was Lying to Get Out of Doing More Work? (37:59) - Why Does It Feel Like I Keep Meeting Men Who Think I'm Great, Say All the Right Things, and Then Panic When Things Become Real? (51:46) - r/AmItheAsshole: AITA for Saying No to a 50/50 Split Damages Payment After My Son Damaged Someone Else's Property? (58:41) - Outro Follow Us: Hit like, subscribe, and follow us on all social media platforms for all things Reddit on Wiki! All Social and Donation Links: https://linktr.ee/redditonwiki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the way we've always led is no longer enough for the world we're leading in now? In this episode, Kevin talks with Claire Brumby about why leaders need to "forget normal" and embrace a more human and intuitive approach to leadership. Claire introduces her MAGIC framework—mindset, awakening, gumption, intuition, and charisma. She explains how each element helps leaders reconnect with who they are, challenge limiting beliefs, take meaningful action, listen to their inner wisdom, and show up with authentic confidence. Kevin and Claire discuss why mindset is the foundation for growth, how self-compassion helps leaders better understand others, and why intuition is not "woo-woo" but a practical leadership advantage when paired with strategy. Listen For 00:00 Introduction 01:43 Meet Claire Brumby 03:04 Why Claire Wrote Forget Normal, I Want Magic 04:39 Why Leadership Needs a New Framework 06:11 What MAGIC Means 07:14 Why the Five MAGIC Pillars Matter 10:53 Charisma as a Learnable Skill 14:22 Mindset and Limiting Beliefs 18:11 Sacred Self-Compassion and Awakening 20:22 Balancing Intuition and Strategy 25:12 Bringing MAGIC Into Organizations 26:34 What Claire Is Reading 27:09 Where to Learn More About Claire 29:06 Closing Claire's Story: Claire Brumby is the author of The Winning Mix and her new book, Forget Normal – I Want Magic: 5 Rules of Leadership. She is an internationally respected keynote speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, leadership coach and trainer who helps organisations and ambitious leaders unlock confidence, clarity, and high performance in a rapidly changing world. Claire founded a healthy snacking FMCG brand and grew it from a kitchen-table idea into a multi-award-winning brand, later pitching on BBC Dragons' Den. Claire is the creator of the MAGIC Framework™ (Mindset, Awakening, Gumption, Intuition and Charisma) – a modern leadership model designed to move beyond outdated, control-led ways of working and lead with courage, connection, and intuition alongside strategy. She is an ICF-trained leadership coach, NLP Practitioner and mentor. Looking to Develop Stronger Leaders? Want help developing the leaders in your organization? Reach out to explore how the Kevin Eikenberry Group can support your team at info@kevineikenberry.com.  Book Recommendations The Winning Mix by Claire Brumby Forget Normal I Want Magic by Claire Brumby The Signs by Tara Swart  Beyond Belief by Nir Eyal and Julie Li  Like this? Understanding the Success Mindsets with Ryan Gottfredson The Mindsets That Separate the Best Leaders with Vikram Malhotra Five Mindsets to Lead Well with Paula Davis Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

In this thought-provoking solo episode, Sarah challenges a major industry misconception: the idea that being an excellent, highly credentialed coach is enough to guarantee a successful business. She dives into the harsh reality of global coach oversupply, the systemic flaws in traditional credentialing pathways, and the single skill that separates struggling coaches from thriving business owners. The Reality of Supply and DemandThe coaching market is experiencing unprecedented growth. Globally, the number of qualified coaches has jumped by 54% since 2019, surpassing the 100,000 mark, and that only accounts for coaches credentialed through the ICF. Baseline vs. Differentiator: Accredited training programs graduate thousands of excellent coaches every year. Because of this, certifications, hours, and continuous professional development are no longer what sets you apart—they are simply the entry-level baseline. The Platform Price Trap: Because good coaches are easy to find on an associate basis, major coaching platforms hold all the power. Some pay as little as £50 a session (or less) while demanding gruelling schedules of over 10 hours of delivery a day. The AI Threat: With platforms heavily investing in AI coaching, the financial terms and session fees for traditional human coaches are likely to drop even further.The Flaw in the SystemSarah exposes a dark secret about how the coaching ecosystem operates. The profession has actively created a framework where it is entirely possible to earn the highest levels of credentials without ever learning how to sign a single paying client. "[...] they get away with that because our professional bodies count those unpaid hours as 'paid' for the purposes of credentialing."The Employee Mindset TrapMany coaches transition into self-employment, carrying the beliefs of corporate employee life: “Do good work, and someone will notice.”Sarah draws a direct parallel: In Employment: An employee who does a brilliant job but remains invisible to decision-makers simply misses out on a promotion. They still keep their job and get a steady paycheck. In Business: A lack of visibility and influence means you earn absolutely nothing, and your business completely fails: The stakes are entirely different.What Makes a Coach Truly Rare?A wall full of certificates won't fill your practice. Sarah notes that she frequently sees coaches with three or four advanced certifications who are completely stuck, while coaches with a basic ACC credential build massive practices. The difference comes down to mastering client acquisition outside of the coaching conversation. Relying on word of mouth is a lovely bonus, but it is not a controllable business strategy. The Gold Standard: What is genuinely rare and incredibly valuable is the combination of being a great coach and being skilled at finding people who are prepared to pay a professional rate. Genuine Independence: Client acquisition is a teachable, learnable professional skill. Once you know how to build your own audience and articulate your value, no algorithm, platform, or wave of new graduates can take your business away from you. "If the people who need our coaching don't know we exist, our coaching isn't speaking to anyone at all."Ready to stop relying on a flawed system and build your independence?If you're sick of collecting qualifications and want to treat client acquisition like the professional skill it is, let's change your strategy. Visit thecoachingrevolution.com and click on any of the "Book a Call" links to step out of the crowd and into your own thriving practice. Have you enjoyed this episode? Find out more and take the FREE quiz at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thecoachingrevolution.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the FREE Facebook group at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildacoachingbusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠

What really makes coaching transformational - and why is that different from just working through a list of actions or chasing a specific goal? In this episode of The Coaching Hub, I break down the real heart of transformational coaching and why it goes far deeper than most people realise. I share how, so often, what clients come to coaching for isn't actually what they truly need - there's almost always a deeper layer hidden under the surface. Through truly present listening, powerful questions, and creating a safe space, clients often realise their real motivations and desires are different from what they first thought.I explain the difference between transactional and transformational coaching: Transactional coaching is linear and focused on problem-solving or performance. But real transformation happens when we address not just what a client does, but who they are and who they want to become.What's insideThe difference between transactional and transformational coachingHow transactional coaching is linear and focuses on achieving a goal, whereas transformational coaching delves into identity and deeper personal changeThe way identity plays a crucial role in creating lasting behavioural change, not just achieving immediate outcomesThat coaching should address the whole personHow real transformation involves building self-awareness, questioning influencesThe goal can change throughout the processHow true transformational coaching is about who the client becomes, not just what they achieve.Key topics covered:00:00 Intro: What makes coaching transformational?00:22 Clients often seek coaching for reasons they aren't consciously aware of00:53 Noticing subtle shifts, re-partnering, and re-contracting in master-level coaching01:29 Defining transactional coaching and its limitations01:51 Using the iceberg analogy for behavioural vs identity change02:36 The relationship between self-perception, identity, and behaviour03:22 Transformation through focusing on “being,” not just “doing”04:07 Reasons clients seek coaching - beyond surface goals like making more money06:01 The deep work: making sense of underlying motivations 07:00 Creating space for deep clarity and challenging ingrained thinking08:17 The importance of self-awareness 09:26 The impact and fulfilment found in witnessing transformational change.About Ruth Kudzi:Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well-respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is an MCC-level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach, Ruth was a senior leader in education. Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books Connect with Ruth: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RuthKudzi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-coaching-hub-podcast About Optimus Coach Academy:Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates. If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/ Connect with Optimus Coach Academy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy Produced by Winter Audio.

It's Reddit Readings Wednesday on the Reddit On Wiki podcast! Usually, we're live with you guys in the chat, but we're taking a quick break from our live shows while Josh is busy digging the footings and building the ICF walls for his new house. So, welcome to a special "Wednesday Not Live" episode! This week, Sean and Josh are having a conversational deep-dive into wild relationship drama, massive red flags, and some truly bizarre internet confessions. We're breaking down the highly anticipated update from the pregnant fiancée whose partner had a truly out-of-line request, a jaw-dropping bombshell where a 19-year-old daughter is pregnant by her parent's former fiancé, and... possibly the most cursed way to eat a corn dog you will ever hear in your life. Plus, we discuss a dinner guest waving a chopstick at a friend's baby, dive into why waterbeds aren't a thing anymore, and judge a guy deeply offended by his girlfriend's comments. Let's get into the Reddit drama! Support Our Sponsors: Quince: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to ⁠⁠⁠quince.com/reddit⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Whisker: Maintain your cat's litter while focusing on your growing family. Go to ⁠⁠⁠whisker.com/WIKI⁠⁠⁠ and get an additional $50 off bundles. Support The Show: Become a Patron or YouTube Member for ad-free episodes and bonus stories every Monday and Friday, as well as exclusive content! Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/cultiv8podcastnetwork/membership⁠⁠ YouTube Membership: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RedditOnWiki⁠ Timestamps:(Timestamps are approximate due to dynamic ad insertion. Become a Patron or YouTube member for ad-free episodes) 00:00 - Intro 01:36 - r/relationship_advice: Update: I (30F) am pregnant with my fiancé... 13:40 - r/AmITheDevil: Am I the Asshole for the Way I Eat Corn Dogs? 25:27 - r/offmychest: My 19-year-old daughter is pregnant by my former Fiance 36:34 - r/AmITheDevil: Am I Wrong for Waving a Chopstick at a Baby? 42:41 - r/redditonwiki: Why waterbeds aren't a thing anymore 50:30 - r/AmITheDevil: Am I the Asshole for finding my girlfriend's comments offensive? 58:07 - Outro Follow Us: Hit like, subscribe, and follow us on all social media platforms for all things Reddit on Wiki! All Social and Donation Links: https://linktr.ee/redditonwiki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6Rs Framework to Becoming a Wildly Whole WomanIn this episode, Bev and Carrie discuss:​Carrie's business evolution​What it means to be a wildly whole womanThe 6Rs Framework to be a wildly whole womanKey Take-aways:​Resolve misunderstandings that may be getting in the way of your brilliance​Grab the self-reflection journal to support yourselfAbout Carrie:Carrie Baquié is the founder of Wildly Whole Woman™, a movement dedicated to helping women reconnect with their inner authority, authenticity, and embodied power. She is an ICF-certified coach, Master NLP Practitioner, and founder of a Board-Designated Institute of Hypnotherapy who helps coaches and women entrepreneurs uncover subconscious patterns impacting confidence, visibility, and growth so they can create aligned, sustainable success rooted in self-trust.The Embodied Whole Self Reflection Journal - a guided self-discovery tool designed to help women slow down, reconnect with themselves, and uncover what's been buried beneath the noise of daily life. Through thoughtful prompts and reflection, it supports greater clarity, self-awareness, and alignment with who you truly are.Self-reflection journal link:https://carriebaquie.com/embodied-whole-self-reflection-journal/Https://www.carriebaquie.comhttps://www.instagram.com/carriebaquiehttps://www.facebook.com/carriebaquiehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-baquie/https://m.facebook.com/groups/wholecompleteunbreakablewomen/About Beverly:Beverly Sartain is the President of the Holistic Coach Training Institute, where she trains coaches on coaching skills and a holistic approach. The Holistic Coach Certification Programs are ICF Level 1 and Level 2 accredited that focuses on a holistic approach to coaching. We see clients as whole, complete and resourceful to create creative solutions to their challenges and dreams. During her ten-year career in nonprofits, she managed and developed domestic violence and co-occurring residential programs. Beverly is a Certified Addictions Professional. She has her PCC (Professional Certified Coach) from the ICF and loves developing human beings through coaching.Connect with HCTI:Sign-up for Holistic Coach Newsletter to get coaching skill and coaching business inspiration ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for a Discovery Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can join our Holistic Coach Certification Program or receive coaching.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holisticcoachtraininginstitute.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Women Emerging podcast's Journey to Leadership series, Julia Middleton speaks with Shailja Saraswati, founder of Unstoppable Network, about the visible journey we write on our CVs and the quieter journey that unfolds beneath it.Drawing on a 25-year corporate career, her deep spiritual practice and the experiences that led her to create Unstoppable Network, Shailja reflects on what happens when the systems around us no longer fit and we begin searching for something more aligned with who we are becoming.Together, Julia and Shailja explore self-leadership, inner authority, intuition, resilience and the role of spirituality in shaping the way we lead. They discuss how women navigate uncertainty, why courage often begins with doing the things we believe we cannot do, and what happens when we learn to trust ourselves more deeply.The conversation also examines storytelling, community and the importance of women learning alongside one another. Throughout, Shailja returns to a powerful belief: that leading starts within, and that the most important person we will ever learn to lead is ourselves.This episode will resonate with anyone interested in self-leadership, personal growth, women leading, intuition, resilience, inner authority and finding the courage to create their own path.About the Guest:Shailja Saraswati Varghese is the Founder of Unstoppable Network and creator-host of Unstoppable Woman. With over 25 years in global media and content across Omnicom Media Group, WPP, Discovery Networks, National Geographic–FOX, and Zee, she has worked at the intersection of content, culture, brand partnerships, storytelling, and growth across markets.Her work focuses on helping founders, experts, and senior leaders build trust, authority, and structured influence through leadership positioning, personal branding, podcast-led IP, and content systems that evolve into monetisable business assets.An ICF-trained PCC-level Executive Coach, Shailja also works with founders and CXO teams on Decision Stability Under Pressure — strengthening judgment, clarity, consistency, and visible authority in high-stakes environments.She has coached and mentored over 1,000 leaders and has been recognised as ET Panache Woman of the Year 2024 and Woman Advertising Maven 2024 by Adtech Today.

Tempe, Arizona is the city everyone likes. With a population of 190,000 it has been growing and prospering for several years. A tourist attraction with its amazing Tempe Town Lake and a university town, with a school nicknamed "The Sun Devils," it is producing significant volumes of global and national research - and retaining its talent. Tempe doesn't seem to need the ICF method or network. But we were wrong. In this interview with former journalist-turned-Communications Director Kris Baxter, we learn why Tempe went on the ICF journey and how they feel about being in the hunt for Top7 status! (Hint: they feel really good!). In this edition of The INTELLIGENT Community Podcast, Soul of the City ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla speaks with Kris Baxter, Communication and Marketing Director, Tempe, AZ.

Show Notes: Gaurav Bhosle talks about his coaching practice, which is split 50/50 between helping people get hired by consulting firms and coaching current consultants. He shares his background as an ex-McKinsey consultant and his MBA from HEC Paris, noting the lack of preparation structures for consulting firms in 2006-2007. Breaking into Consulting Gaurav recounts how a former HEC alum helped him prepare for consulting firms, leading to his success in joining McKinsey in Frankfurt. He explains his transition from McKinsey to coaching, driven by his passion for strategy and career development, and his decision to focus on career strategy for consultants. Gaurav discusses his realization that breaking into consulting is not the ultimate goal but thriving in it is. The Upskilling Journey He shares his journey of upskilling, including obtaining ICF certification, psychometric tools, NLP, and TA, to provide deeper career coaching. Gaurav explains his shift from helping people get into consulting to coaching current consultants on career strategies and performance improvement. He emphasizes the importance of career happiness and the need for consultants to thrive in their roles, not just get hired. The Three-step Process  Gaurav describes his three-step process: foundation, parallel tracks (networking and practice), and polishing. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, skill set, and tool set, particularly the mindset of preparing to be a good consultant rather than just cracking interviews. Gaurav details the foundation phase, which includes preparing for cases, understanding fit questions, and polishing the consulting CV. Gaurav outlines the practical steps for case interview preparation, including the importance of practicing with peers and AI. He explains the three-step process for data interpretation: data sanity check, extracting insights, and communicating findings. The Value of Top-down Communication Skills Gaurav emphasizes the importance of top-down communication and preparing fit answers with headlines first. He shares tips for practicing data analytics skills, including using charts as part of case interviews and focusing on the context and problem-solving. Gaurav discusses the challenges of developing top-down communication skills, especially for those from Eastern cultures or non-consulting backgrounds. He shares his personal journey of adapting to top-down communication in McKinsey and the importance of pushing oneself to communicate insights at a higher level. Gaurav explains the STAR format for storytelling in interviews and the importance of starting with headlines. He emphasizes the need for consultants to communicate crisply and lead the conversation, rather than providing lengthy explanations Coaching Practice and Processes  When asked the first step in his coaching process, Gaurav explains the importance of achieving orientation and having clear career goals beyond superficial reasons like travel or status. He shares his use of psychometric assessments and the "Why should we hire you?" question to gauge a candidate's value proposition. Gaurav highlights the need for candidates to have a clear understanding of their career motivations and the ability to articulate their unique value. Coaching Consultants on Performance Improvement The conversation turns to Gaurav's practice of coaching current consultants on performance improvement. He shares an example of a recent MBB consultant seeking promotion to engagement manager and feedback on case leadership. Gaurav explains the importance of understanding the root cause of feedback and implementing systems for continuous improvement. He emphasizes the need for consultants to seek frequent feedback, develop systems for transparency, and build checklists for effective project management.  "Fit-for-consulting" Assessment Gaurav discusses the use of psychometric assessments and other tools to understand candidates' personality and fit for consulting. He shares his experience coaching a diverse range of professionals, including US Marines, public servants, and athletes, to transition into consulting. Gaurav highlights the importance of having a clear value proposition and the ability to articulate it effectively, and he emphasizes the need for consultants to have a strong achievement orientation and the willingness to adapt to the demanding nature of the role. Timestamps: 03:53: Transitioning to Coaching Current Consultants  06:01: Gaurav's Coaching Approach for Aspiring Consultants 10:58: Practical Steps for Case Interview Preparation 22:06: Developing Top-Down Communication Skills  26:50: Clarifying Career Motivations and Goals  30:48: Coaching Current Consultants for Career Growth  34:46: Gaurav's Coaching Methodologies and Tools  35:11: Gaurav's Online Presence and Contact Information  Links:  Company website:  https://www.beingconsultant.com/ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/consultingcareercoach/ Email: gb@beingconsultant.com   This episode on Umbrex: https://umbrex.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=300254&action=edit#:~:text=https%3A//umbrex.com/unleashed/gaurav%2Dbhosle%2Dma%E2%80%A6%2Din%2Dbuild%2Dthrive/  Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. 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Mnoho lidí opouští víru ne proto, že by odmítali skutečného Boha, ale protože uvěřili jeho zkreslenému obrazu. Často dochází k odmítnutí představ o Bohu, které vznikly pod vlivem okolí, tradice nebo bolestné zkušenosti. Možná byl opuštěn bůh chladný, vzdálený, přísný nebo lhostejný. Možná byla odmítnuta představa boha, který pouze kontroluje, trestá nebo mlčí. Co když však problém nespočívá v Bohu samotném, ale v obrazech, které si o něm lidé vytvořili? V sérii „Bůh, ve kterého nevěříme“ se zaměříme na tři časté, ale klamné obrazy Boha — na představy, které mnoho lidí opustilo, často oprávněně, protože takového Boha ve skutečnosti nelze najít. Právě tyto zkreslené obrazy však často vedou ke zklamání, vzdoru nebo k opuštění víry. Pokud jsou tyto obrazy klamné, jaký tedy Bůh ale skutečně je? ICF Praha (Mezinárodní křesťanské společenství) je moderní křesťanská církev postavená na biblických základech, která je dynamická, současná a je blízko lidem. ICF Praha vedou pastoři Daniel a Kristýna Skokanovi. Buďte s námi v Kontaktu Web: https://www.icf-praha.cz/ Instagram: / icfpraha Facebook: / icfpraha TikTok / icfpraha Každou neděli v 10:00 probíhají veřejné bohoslužby (celebrations) v Kostele na lodi, Praha 7 - Holešovice Nejste z Prahy? Najděte ICF ve vašem okolí: https://icf.church/locations #icf #cirkev #celebration #buhvekterehoneverime

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Sahara Rose De Vore TitleHealing Through Travel: Purpose, Adventure & Transforming Lives TaglineSometimes the journey that changes your life begins the moment you step outside your comfort zone. DescriptionOn June 11th at 3 PM EST, Teatime with Miss Liz welcomes Sahara Rose De Vore — Founder and CEO of The Travel Coach Network, TEDx speaker, author, global entrepreneur, and one of the travel industry's leading voices in transformational travel. From a broke college student to travelling solo through 84 countries, Sahara transformed her passion for travel into a mission centred connection. Through her groundbreaking work, she created the world's first and only ICF-accredited certification program for travel coaches, building a global community of more than 750 coaches across 40+ countries. Sahara believes travel is more than vacations and destinations — it is a tool for transformation, self-discovery, wellness, and personal evolution. This Teatime explores courage, entrepreneurship, travel as a form of healing, stepping outside comfort zones, kindness, cultural connection, and creating a life aligned with purpose. OpeningWelcome everyone to Teatime with Miss Liz, where we serve real-life T-E-A through stories that inspire growth, transformation, and meaningful human connection. Today's guest reminds us that sometimes the greatest journeys are not only across countries, but within ourselves. Sahara Rose De Vore transformed her love for travel into a global movement focused on healing, self-discovery, and emotional wellness through meaningful experiences. After travelling to 84 countries solo, Sahara realized travel had the power to do far more than entertain us — it could transform how we see ourselves, how we connect with others, and how we move through life. Her story is one of courage, determination, kindness, and creating an entirely new path where none previously existed. Sahara, welcome to Teatime with Miss Liz. ClosingTonight's conversation reminds us that travel is not simply about where we go — it is about who we become along the way. Sahara Rose De Vore shows us that stepping outside our comfort zones can open doors to healing, self-awareness, confidence, and a deeper connection with humanity. Her journey proves that transformation often begins the moment we allow ourselves to experience something unfamiliar with an open heart and mind. As we leave today's Teatime, may we all reflect on this: What part of ourselves might we discover if we allowed life to take us somewhere new? Sahara Rose De Vore is the Founder and CEO of The Travel Coach Network, a TEDx speaker, author, and global travel expert. After travelling solo to 84 countries, she created the world's first ICF-accredited travel coach certification program, helping others use travel as a tool for healing, transformation, wellness, and personal growth. Favourite ColourTeal: One Word That Describes HerDetermined Her T-E-ETravel MoreEmbrace AdventureAlways Be Kind: Three Phrases That Share Her StoryTravel for transformationHealing through new experiencesBuilding global human connection on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sahararosethetravelcoach/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetravelcoachnetwork/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahara-rose-de-vore-4b8bb394/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SaharaRoseTheTravelCoach/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/theTravelCoachNetwork/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thetravelcoachnetwork#TeatimeWithMissLiz#TransformationalTravel#TravelCoachNetwork#HealingThroughTravel#MakingADifferenceOneCupAtATime

Some key points for holistic placements:Zoom out on the coach, the client and the process.Zoom in on 7 places within a coaching conversation where a holistic approach could be applied.Beginning of session, The Clearing, Establishes agreements, Evoking awareness, Facilitates client growth, End of session and In between sessions.Weave a holistic question, concept or exercise into the coaching conversation at least once in the session.If you want to coach, mentor or do coach supervision with me, reach out to info@holisticcoachtraininginstitute.comAbout Beverly:Beverly Sartain is the President of the Holistic Coach Training Institute, where she trains coaches on coaching skills and a holistic approach. The Holistic Coach Certification Programs are ICF Level 1 and Level 2 accredited that focuses on a holistic approach to coaching. We see clients as whole, complete and resourceful to create creative solutions to their challenges and dreams. During her ten-year career in nonprofits, she managed and developed domestic violence and co-occurring residential programs. Beverly is a Certified Addictions Professional. She has her PCC (Professional Certified Coach) from the ICF and loves developing human beings through coaching.Connect with HCTI:Sign-up for Holistic Coach Newsletter to get coaching skill and coaching business inspiration ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for a Discovery Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can join our Holistic Coach Certification Program or receive coaching.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holisticcoachtraininginstitute.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chronic stress, anxiety, and chronic pain can keep your brain stuck in protection mode. Learn how to calm your nervous system, retrain your brain, and create more safety for healing and resilience. Why does your brain keep repeating the same stress patterns, anxious thoughts, or pain responses… even when you want to change? Join me and my guest, Dr. Irena O'Brien, neuroscientist and founder of The Neuroscience School, to learn more about how the brain predicts, protects, and shapes our behaviors, emotions, and even chronic pain experiences.

Jessica talks with Chris Lele, an AI educator, learning strategist, writer, musician, and lifelong collector of difficult skills. He spent 20 years in test prep, creating thousands of SAT, GRE, and GMAT questions, publishing a bestselling vocabulary book, and reaching millions of students through YouTube. Today, he teaches professionals how to use generative AI without losing their originality, judgment, or voice. Chris is also a classical pianist, composer, Toastmasters speech competitor, fitness enthusiast, and occasional restaurant and bar performer. Whether teaching AI, playing Chopin, writing speeches, or explaining a brutal math problem, Chris is drawn to the art of making complexity come alive.Follow Chris:IG: @chris_on_the_keysYouTube: Ab-peggiosSpotify: The Tide BeneathApple Music: The Tide Beneath~About The Ampersand Manifesto:What happens when you refuse to choose just one path? On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we're co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life.~About your host, Jessica Wan:Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech ExecutiveJessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life.Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro CallJoin The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career ProfessionalsFollow the Journey: @ampersandmanifestoConnect: Jessica's LinkedInListen: Singing Excerpts~CreditsCo-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

Send us Fan MailChoice usually sounds like a simple decision, but the more we coach leaders in real life, the more we see how messy it gets under pressure, noise, and competing priorities. Garry Schleifer sits down with ICF Master Certified Coach Subash, author of “From Conditioning to Conscious Choice,” to make a bold claim feel practical: choice is not an action. Choice is a state of awareness, and when awareness expands, better decisions start to emerge with less force.We talk about Indic wisdom as a living school of thought that reaches beyond religious labels, then translate it into coaching moves you can use right away. Subash shares his “golden triangle” model for coach development: coaching skills, the business of coaching, and the deep self-work that builds real presence. You will hear specific awareness practices he relies on, from fitness and meditation to reflective journaling, mentoring, and even learning music as a discipline of attention. If you care about ICF-aligned coaching presence, this conversation keeps coming back to a simple reality: who we are is what we bring.We also go deeper into karma and how it relates to coaching relationships and outcomes. Subash introduces “detached attachment,” a way to stay committed to the client and the process without becoming obsessed with results. From there we connect dharma to values-driven goals, explore servant leadership, and discuss mantra as the power of sound, silence, and pause in a coaching conversation. We close with a leadership arc that feels timely: moving from IQ to EQ to SQ, spiritual intelligence, as a grounded way to serve the larger system.Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a coach or leader who needs more spaciousness, and leave a review telling us what “conscious choice” means in your work.Watch the full interview by clicking here. Find the full article here.Learn more about Subash here.For special offers, write to info@regalunlimited.com and use the code "CHOICE" Grab your free issue of choice Magazine here - https://choice-online.com/

In this episode of The Buzz with ACT-IAC, we are in conversation with Ratima Kataria, VP of Health and IT Strategy at ICF. We talk about her career journey from satellite communications and semiconductors into federal health, including serving on the government side during COVID-19, and how high-stakes environments shaped her leadership values. Kataria explains ICF's work helping federal agencies modernize at the intersection of enterprise modernization, data strategy, and responsible AI adoption amid fragmented data, legacy platforms, and demand for AI-enabled services. She describes a “think big, start small” approach focused on mission-aligned tech strategy, data governance and interoperability, platform consolidation, and scaling trusted AI use cases.Become a Member | ACT-IAC Summary - A Hole in One with ACT-IACSubscribe on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode! For more from ACT-IAC, follow us on LinkedIn or visit http://www.actiac.org.Learn more about membership at https://www.actiac.org/join.Donate to ACT-IAC at https://actiac.org/donate. Intro/Outro Music: See a Brighter Day/Gloria TellsCourtesy of Epidemic Sound(Episodes 1-159: Intro/Outro Music: Focal Point/Young CommunityCourtesy of Epidemic Sound)

A single lifelong career is no longer the norm. UBC Sauder School of Business Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources assistant professor Sima Sajjadiani and ICF-certified career and leadership coach Sophia Koklieff join the program to talk about why the new normal is to seek a new career in midlife.

Does your brain feel crowded? That's mental load—the constant planning, remembering, worrying, and anticipating that never really switches off. Carrying everything in your head wears you down. And if you're a mom or the one everyone relies on, it's the invisible list that never ends—meals, schedules, everyone else's needs, and everything running in the background.Ally is a Meditation and Mindfulness teacher from the School of Positive Transformation, an ICF-certified executive coach, and a professional organizer. She helps clients declutter their minds, homes, and offices, and shares tools from her Mindfulness for Leaders and Align Your Headspace programs. She is also a wife and a home-schooling mom of two.For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.

What happens when the career you've worked so hard to build no longer energizes you? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Bela Shah, a former attorney and ICF-certified coach. Bela shares how feelings of disconnection, burnout, and a lack of alignment ultimately led her to leave a successful legal career and step into coaching. Drawing on her experiences as a first-generation South Asian immigrant, meditation practitioner, and leadership mentor, Bela offers a powerful perspective on self-trust, purpose, and navigating major life transitions.  This conversation is a reminder that leadership begins within and that sometimes the greatest act of courage is trusting yourself enough to create a new path.   What You Will Learn: How to recognize when your work is no longer energizing you. Why self-trust is the foundation of authentic leadership. The signs that may indicate it's time to leave a career that no longer aligns with your values. How small and big leaps of faith contribute to meaningful life transitions. Why rest, reflection, and pauses are essential for making aligned decisions. How meditation and mindfulness can support personal and professional growth. The connection between perfectionism, self-doubt, and the feeling of "not enough." Why community and support systems are critical during periods of change. How coaching helps individuals uncover their own wisdom and insights. The importance of moving from self-sacrifice to self-trust in leadership.   Connect with Bela Shah Wisdom Leadership https://www.wisdomleadership.com/ Connect with Wickedly Smart Women® Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women on X Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic [5X Award-Winning Book] Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds Email: listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com  

I'm thrilled to welcome back a previous guest today! Her first appearance was in Episode 232 back in 2020. She helps us get clear on something that confuses many coaches: What does it mean to be “trauma-informed,” and why does it matter for every single one of our clients? We will uncover the neuroscience, practical moves, and the truth about what's happening in the nervous systems of the people we coach. We take a closer look at the difference between coaching and therapy, why there is always an overlap, and where the dividing line lies between big emotions, coaching, and therapy. Join us!Dr. Kemia Sarrah, “Dr. K”, is an internist, educator, physician, and leadership coach. Her subspecialty is a focus on leadership and coaching in and beyond severe burnout, toxic stress, and trauma. She is the founder and CEO of Lodestar, a professional coaching and consulting firm that utilizes a 360-degree trauma-aware container for coaching, coach training, leadership training, and Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion facilitation. Her medical degree and Master of Public Health are from the University of Utah School of Medicine, and she currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in the Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Dr. K is a gifted storyteller and sought-after speaker with a deeply intuitive communication style, and her trademarked coaching paradigm has a lens focused on the secondary trauma that is part of daily life for high-achieving, hard-driving, and highly skilled professionals across various industries. Blending extensive experience with balance, humor, and endless empathy, Dr. K has helped countless physicians and professionals rediscover their professional pride, joy, and internal balance. She lives with her physician-husband on a small, working farm in Central Illinois, where they are raising four sons and too many farm critters to count.Show Highlights:The question at the crux of it all: How can coaching and trauma co-exist in the same work?All Lodestar programs are dual-accredited by the ICF and the ACCME, meeting the rigorous standards for both coaching and medical education.Understanding the overlaps and distinctions between coaching and therapyPositioning yourself as a coach who is trauma-informed and trauma-responsive, being a “skilled holder” of what the client brings into the conversationLaying the foundation of the coach/client relationship in the beginningTrauma: more than events in time, but exposure over time (“The dose makes the poison.”)Understanding stress (not always a bad thing!), its effects, like loneliness and uncertainty, and long-term stress exposureThe neuroscience of the “unsafe” brain: It cannot update its predictions, learns the wrong things, and cannot differentiate between predator threats and social threats.Recognizing the path forward with our clients: The stories our nervous system tells follow the state of our nervous system as a whole.“We are all the walking wounded. What you are experiencing is very real.”The key message from Dr. K: “Coaches are uniquely pre-set to do this exceedingly well. The beauty of this skillset is that it's rooted in the similarities of our nervous system; these skills are universally teachable, learnable, and applicable.”Resources:Connect with Dr. Kemia SarrafWebsite, Facebook, and SCS Episode 232Connect with MegExplore the STaR Coach Show Mentor Program. We are enrolling NOW for this fall!Join the STaR Coach Community. Become a member today!Subscribe to the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore over 480 past episodes and other helpful resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.Mentioned in this episode:Join the Star Coach Masterclass!Learn the 6 C's to your Coaching Masterplan.

Jessica talks with Leigh Marz, Author, Collaboration Consultant, and Rhythm & Motion Dance Instructor and Choreographer. She and Justin Zorn co-authored the book Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise, published by HarperCollins and translated into 15 languages worldwide.Leigh's favorite way to find internal silence is on the thumping dance floor! She's a choreographer and dance instructor with Rhythm & Motion, a high-energy dance workout program that cultivates a welcoming, accepting atmosphere for all people regardless of age, ability or background.Leigh's third Ampersand is as a collaboration consultant. She's led diverse initiatives, including a training program to promote an experimental mindset among multi-generational teams at NASA. She's also facilitated a decade-long cross-sector collaboration to reduce toxic chemicals in partnership with the Green Science Policy Institute, Harvard University, Kaiser Permanente, and many others.Follow Leigh at:https://leighmarz.com/https://www.rhythmandmotion.com/https://astreastrategies.com/Learn more about Jarvis Jay Masters at https://www.freejarvis.org/~About The Ampersand Manifesto:What happens when you refuse to choose just one path? On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we're co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life.~About your host, Jessica Wan:Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech ExecutiveJessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life.Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro CallJoin The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career ProfessionalsFollow the Journey: @ampersandmanifestoConnect: Jessica's LinkedInListen: Singing Excerpts~CreditsCo-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

In this episode, Sam's guest is Claire Palmer, an experienced executive coach, award-winning supervisor and long-time advocate for the coaching profession. One of the first ICF members in the UK, she went on to serve on the board and as UK ICF Chapter Chair and her contribution to shaping the early definitions of coaching supervision was recognised with a Contribution to Coaching Supervision award from Coaching at Work. She is also the author of A Little Witch in Waiting, a collection of magical, mystical stories.

In this episode, Noelle Cordeaux sits down with Tobias Weghorn — co-founder of metaFox and host of the Making of a Coach podcast — to unpack emotional granularity: the skill of moving from "I feel like sh*t" to "I feel lonely, because my need for connection isn't met," and why that shift is where real change begins. Coming from an engineering background and grounded in systemic NLP, mindfulness, and strengths psychology, Tobi shows how metaFox's picture and emotion cards give coaches a low-friction way to help clients go deep, fast. In this episode, you'll learn: Why a bigger emotional vocabulary makes feelings actionable The two levels of EQ: having the words, and feeling it in your body The "third object effect"... why clients reveal more when they talk about an image instead of themselves What to reach for when a client keeps saying "I don't know" Want to try the tools? Use code LUMIA20 for 20% off both physical card sets at metaFox.eu and Pro subscriptions at metaFox.online. Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia and our ICF-accredited life coach trainin -- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure they've got all they need to build a business they love and transform lives, on their terms. Become a life coach, and make a bigger impact on the world around you! Schedule a call with us today to discuss your future as a coach. Music in this episode is by Cody Martin, used under a creative commons license. The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Amanda Meyncke.

Jessica talks with Talia Sherman, recent grad & podcast creator and host.Talia Sherman just graduated from Brown University (congrats!), where she studied Linguistics and English with honors. She was an undergraduate fellow at the Cogut Institute for the Humanities. In the spring of her senior year of high school, she founded Tomayto Tomahto, an interview based podcast on language. Streamed in over 90 countries and showcasing the voices of professors from many different universities, Tomayto Tomahto digs into interdisciplinary research, cutting-edge theoretical questions, and sometimes linguistics journalism. Notable guests include Steven Pinker, Emily M. Bender, Jonathan Rosa, and John DeNero. When not podcasting, reading literary theory, or doing economics research, Talia can be found backpacking or training Brown students to lead backpacking trips.Tomayto Tomahto: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/talia-sherman Talia's website: https://www.taliasherman.com/~About The Ampersand Manifesto:What happens when you refuse to choose just one path? On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we're co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life.~About your host, Jessica Wan:Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech ExecutiveJessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life.Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro CallJoin The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career ProfessionalsFollow the Journey: @ampersandmanifestoConnect: Jessica's LinkedInListen: Singing Excerpts~CreditsCo-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

Hormone therapy after breast cancer is one of the most nuanced and emotionally charged conversations in women's health.For decades, many women have been told the answer is simply: no.No discussion.No nuance.No consideration of quality of life, sexual health, bone health, brain health, or the individual woman sitting in the exam room.But what does the research actually say?In this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, I welcome back Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith, board-certified gynecologist and certified menopause practitioner, for a grounded, evidence-informed conversation about hormone therapy after breast cancer.This is not a conversation about ignoring risk.It is a conversation about understanding risk clearly, asking better questions, and making informed decisions in partnership with your physician.About our guest: Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith is a Board-Certified Gynecologist and certified menopause practitioner specializing in women's midlife wellness, hormone optimization and sexual wellness. She is the founder of Complete Midlife Wellness Center in Houston, TX, and the best-selling author of "Sexually Woke- Awaken the Secrets to Your Best Sex Life in Midlife and Beyond." She also hosts the popular podcast "Empowering Midlife Wellness." Dr. Susan is the recipient of the Texas Super Doctor award over a dozen times, as well a multiple time recipient of H-Texas magazine's Top Doctor and Top Doctor for Women awards. She also has been chosen as one of Houston's "3 best rated" gynecologists several consecutive years. Dr. Susan is also an ICF certified life and leadership coach, multiple time marathoner and Ironman triathlete, and mother of 3 teenagers. Highlights from our discussion include:What the Women's Health Initiative actually found — and why the headlines created so much confusionWhy breast cancer type matters when discussing hormonesWhat the research shows about hormone therapy and breast cancer recurrenceWhy some women on aromatase inhibitors may still be able to discuss options like progesterone, testosterone, and vaginal estrogen with their doctorHow to prepare for a more informed conversation with your physicianWhy collaborative decision-making matters in women's healthcareThe importance of considering quality of life, sexual health, bones, heart, and brain health — not just risk My hope is that this episode helps you feel more informed, more empowered, and more confident asking questions about your own body and care. If you're seeking to reclaim your pleasure and vitality, join Gabriella at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pleasureinthepause.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for this enlightening journey into the heart of female pleasure and empowerment.Resources:Dr. Susan Hardwick Smith: https://drsusan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsusanofficial/ Bluming review article in Cancer journal (2022): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35594465/ Menopause Society consensus paper (January 2026): https://www.imsociety.org/statements/position-papers-and-consensus-statements/ Hormone Replacement Therapy After Breast Cancer: It Is Time Avrum Z. Bluming, MD LINK - https://bit.ly/4st0uji Menopausal Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients: What Is the Current Evidence? LINK - https://bit.ly/41leKytAmerican Urological Association Guidelines on GSM 2025 https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/genitourinary-syndrome-of-menopauseCONNECT WITH GABRIELLA ESPINOSA:InstagramLinkedInWork with Gabriella! Full episodes on YouTube.The information shared on Pleasure in the Pause is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause.

Send us Fan MailYou can feel it when a coaching conversation reaches a crossroads: do we stay with what's emerging, or do we introduce a tool, challenge an assumption, or name a pattern out loud? Garry Schleifer sits down with executive coach and coaching supervisor Jeremy Lewis to explore how we make those calls with intention, not habit, and why “choice” is a real professional competency in both coaching and coaching supervision.Jeremy breaks down his research-based NEeDS framework, a practical model for choosing supervision interventions. With “Noticing” at the center, the framework helps supervisors decide whether to move into Exploring, Evaluating, Developing, or Supporting, based on what is happening for the coach, the client, and the broader system. We also dig into a question many coaches wrestle with: how supervision differs from coaching, and why supervisors sometimes have a responsibility to introduce what might be missing, not just follow the supervisee's agenda.A key takeaway is developmental fit. Early-career coaches may need more support and quality-checking to ease performance anxiety, while mid-career coaches often want deeper identity and growth work. Advanced practitioners may spend more time in subtle noticing and exploration. We then bring the lesson back to everyday coaching, including how the updated ICF stance on knowledge sharing opens the door to “informing” with care, like offering the Eisenhower Matrix or Parkinson's Law without telling a client what to do.If you want a clearer, evidence-based way to build reflective practice and strengthen your coaching supervision, press play, then subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more coaches can find it.Watch the full interview by clicking here. Find the full article here.Learn more about Jeremy here.Gift – if you would like to sign up to be notified when Jeremy's book is available for pre-order, you can do so here.Anyone signing up will receive a discount code to use when they pre-order. Grab your free issue of choice Magazine here - https://choice-online.com/

Some key points:Interrupting or jumping in is a skill that is acknowledged in the ICF Core Competencies and ICF 37 Markers.Use language and principles that work for you and makes you want to jump in.Practice and develop your intuition on when to jump in.Use permission or direct communication to jump in.Keep reflecting on your own experience using your coaching, mentorship or coach supervision to develop this skill.If you want to coach, mentor or do coach supervision with me, reach out to info@holisticcoachtraininginstitute.comAbout Beverly:Beverly Sartain is the President of the Holistic Coach Training Institute, where she trains coaches on coaching skills and a holistic approach. The Holistic Coach Certification Programs are ICF Level 1 and Level 2 accredited that focuses on a holistic approach to coaching. We see clients as whole, complete and resourceful to create creative solutions to their challenges and dreams. During her ten-year career in nonprofits, she managed and developed domestic violence and co-occurring residential programs. Beverly is a Certified Addictions Professional. She has her PCC (Professional Certified Coach) from the ICF and loves developing human beings through coaching.Connect with HCTI:Sign-up for Holistic Coach Newsletter to get coaching skill and coaching business inspiration ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for a Discovery Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can join our Holistic Coach Certification Program or receive coaching.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holisticcoachtraininginstitute.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find transcription here.

Jessica talks with Karin K. Jensen, writer, journalist, dancer, & dance instructor.Karin K. Jensen is a local news writer for the Alameda Post, where she covers local government and book reviews, and is the author of The Strength of Water, an Asian American Coming-of-Age Memoir, which received a coveted starred review from Kirkus and appeared on the annual Kirkus List of Top 100 Indie Books. It also won awards from The BookFest, International Book Awards, and the San Francisco Book Festival in 2024. She has written for AsAm News and NewsBreak, winning NewsBreak editorial awards on the topics of #StopAsianHate and #AAPI Voices. For her work, Authority Magazine named her a Social Impact Author.Karin makes her home in sunny Alameda, California, where she also enjoys teaching at the Alameda Ballet Academy and performing historical dances with the Period Events and Entertainments Recreation Society (PEERS).Follow Karin's work at Karinkjensen.blog and on Instagram @karinkjensen~About The Ampersand Manifesto:What happens when you refuse to choose just one path? On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we're co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life.~About your host, Jessica Wan:Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech ExecutiveJessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life.Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro CallJoin The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career ProfessionalsFollow the Journey: @ampersandmanifestoConnect: Jessica's LinkedInListen: Singing Excerpts~CreditsCo-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

On December 5, 2022, researchers at the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory achieved a landmark breakthrough in Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF), producing an energy output that exceeded the laser input for the first time. The success of an ICF experiment hinges on multi-stage lapping and polishing of fuel capsule shells to nanometer-scale finish and devoid of major surface defects. This talk presents our work with LLNL on assuring surface quality of the fuel capsule shells. Rare surface defects, such as deep pits, can severely degrade ICF performance. Exhaustive inspection across multiple finishing stages to detect these defects is both cost- and time-prohibitive. Conventional scalar surface quality quantifiers fail to capture the manifestation of rare surface pits. We investigated novel inspection strategies that substantially reduce measurement burden while retaining confidence in defect-risk estimation. Here, we impose a multivariate probabilistic bound on pit distribution estimation error to determine the minimal number of surface scans needed to guarantee a specified confidence level. This enables reliable assessment of deep pit risk using approximately 5 – 6 scans (a 5- to 10-fold reduction), thereby substantially reducing the inspection time per shell at each finishing stage. These challenges also motivate the need to move beyond reactive, post-process inspection toward proactive, process monitoring methods that can detect and mitigate the process anomalies that lead to these defects. In this context, we leverage generative machine learning methods conditioned on polishing process parameters combined with shell tracking to identify deviations from expected motion patterns that may lead to surface defects. We also introduce a deep learning model that can track the evolution of pit populations across the polishing stages, capturing rare-event manifestations that scalar surface quantifiers miss. Predictive insights from these models inform possible triaging of at-risk parts and more informed process planning decisions. Taken together, these contributions illustrate how integrating inspection efficiency, process understanding, and predictive decision support can advance manufacturing quality control in settings where rare anomalies and high-consequence requirements demand more than conventional approaches. PRESENTERS: Satish Bukkapatnam, PhD Regents Professor, Sugar and Mike Barnes Department Head Chair, Industrial & Systems Engineering Texas A&M University Shashank Galla Graduate Research Assistant, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Texas A&M University Presented by SME Technical Activities Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals.

Send us Fan MailThe fastest way to change a coaching conversation isn't a new tool it's helping someone see they have options. I'm joined by executive coach, educator, and author Jenn Chloupek  to talk about the power of choice and the ABC framework she built to make transformation feel clear, human, and repeatable: Awareness, Behaviors, Connections. If you coach leaders, build a coaching culture, or simply want better conversations, this one gives you a practical structure you can use immediately. We dig into what “awareness” really means beyond surface insight: identity, purpose, strengths, blind spots, and the internal driver that quietly runs your day. Jen explains how that driver can be both your superpower and your kryptonite, and why stress often shows up when we act like we don't have a choice. From there, we move into behavior change the small shifts in how we listen, speak, decide, and lead that turn insight into momentum. Jenn shares a powerful real-world story from a global program with women engineers, where participants named internal barriers and then watched those barriers dissolve through structured reflection and empowered choice. We also separate courage from confidence, and explore what it looks like to “do it scared” in leadership and in business. Along the way, you'll hear one of Jenn's favorite coaching questions, why ABC aligns well with ICF core competencies, and how connection becomes the real outcome of the work. If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe, share it with a coach or leader who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find Beyond the Page.Watch the full interview by clicking here. Find the full article here.Learn more about Jenn here.If you are interested in the ABC Coaching Framework, please email Jenn at jenn@chloupekconsultingservices.com and she will send it to you. Grab your free issue of choice Magazine here - https://choice-online.com/

Divorce is not the only experience that can completely reshape a woman's identity. Career shifts, children leaving home, relocation, loss, and major life changes can all create moments where women stop and ask themselves a difficult question: Who am I now?In this episode of The D Shift, Mardi Winder sits down with Shannon McGorry for a thoughtful conversation about transformation, self-discovery, and what it means to intentionally create a life that reflects who you are in this current chapter.Through her experience navigating divorce while raising two young daughters, Shannon shares how many women unintentionally lose touch with themselves by constantly adapting to the needs and expectations of others. She discusses how easy it becomes to define identity through roles such as wife, mother, caregiver, or professional, while never truly exploring what matters most to her personally.The conversation explores why so many women settle for being “fine” even when they know something beneath the surface feels misaligned. Shannon explains how identifying personal values lays the foundation for making better decisions, creating healthier habits, and building a more intentional life.Shannon breaks down her Activate Your Female Genius framework, which helps women reconnect with their identity, strengthen self-leadership, and uncover the unique strengths and gifts that often get buried during difficult life transitions. Rather than approaching change as something to fear, Shannon encourages women to see these moments as opportunities to redefine themselves with greater clarity and purpose.Shannon shares how:• Many women unconsciously shape-shift into roles and expectations that no longer align with who they are• “Fine” can become a way of settling instead of honestly addressing what feels off• Personal values can change throughout different stages of life and deserve regular reflection• Living out of alignment with core values often creates stress, resentment, and emotional exhaustion• Self-awareness and intentional habits help women create a stronger sense of direction after divorce or transitionAbout the Guest:Shannon McGorry is the creator of Activate Your Female Genius®, a transformative framework that blends clarity-building, habit transformation, and actionable strategy to help women stop settling for “fine” and instead create an updated strategy for their current chapter of life. A PCC-level coach accredited by the ICF, Shannon is the founder and chief strategist of Love, Strength, and Grace, a women's empowerment coaching firm offering 1:1 coaching, keynote speaking, and professional development workshops. Shannon also co-founded Your Strategy Reset™; a brand of in-person, customized, boutique women's leadership experiences. She combines professional expertise with lived experience to empower women as they navigate meaningful change with an updated strategy.For Shannon's gift: https://www.lovestrengthandgrace.com/eventsTo connect with Shannon: Website: www.lovestrengthandgrace.com Website: www.yourstrategyreset.com Instagram:lovestrengthandgrace LinkedIn: Your Strategy Reset | LinkedInAbout the HostMardi Winder is a Strategic Divorce Consultant and High-Conflict Divorce Coach who helps high-achieving individuals navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and control. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in mediation, divorce coaching and conflict resolution, she supports clients in making smart decisions while reducing emotional and financial fallout, particularly in high-conflict, high-asset and complex divorces. Mardi is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and the Strategic Divorce Directory, LLC.For Mardi's gift: The Resilience Building Blueprint: A 28-Day Journey To A Stronger You https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/rbbConnect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4womenThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Episode 179: Julian Lighton & his book, Navigating Your Next: Discover the Career You Want and the Path to Get ThereABOUT JULIANJulian Lighton is one of Silicon Valley's leading strategy practitioners and business coaches, helping individuals and organisations navigate what's next. He has more than 30 years' experience advising, hiring and developing talent as a senior operating executive, general manager, consultant and coach. Julian was a Chief Strategy Officer at four, billion-dollar revenue, public companies, a board director, and associate partner for McKinsey and a senior global sales and marketing executive at Fortune 100 companies Hitachi and Cisco. He holds a BA and MA in Law from Oxford University, a Masters-level in Negotiation from Harvard University, and is a Chartered Director by the Royal Institute of Directors. Julian is one of only four hundred coaches worldwide to be recognized as a senior professional coach at the individual and team level by both the ICF and EMCC.CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS• Julian's diverse career journey from law to tech to private equity• The role of curiosity in innovation and leadership• How resilience and failure have shaped Julian's career• The importance of focus, discipline, and storytelling in achieving goals• Leadership principles: responsibility, relationship, and service• The shift in corporate culture and leadership in the modern era• Practical advice for career navigation and self-actualization• Self-care, self-awareness, and balancing work with healthKey characteristics of effective leaders and collaboratorsThe MAIN QUESTION for you that comes out of my conversation with Julian is, What do you really take into account and consider when it's time to decide what comes next for you? FIND JULIAN• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianlighton1/• Website: https://www.julianlighton.com• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julian.lighton/• LinkedIn - Full Podcast Article:CHAPTERS00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast - Julian Lighton00:58 - Introduction & Bio05:15 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?08:24 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?56:03 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?58:18 - What do you consider your superpower?01:01:06 - What does leadership mean to you?01:19:09 - Can you introduce us to the book we're discussing?01:39:35 - What's changed in you in the process of writing this book?01:42:25 - What book has inspired you?01:45:48 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes:Watch on YouTubeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsRead About The Book Leads – Blog PostFor more great content, check out the catalog for my newsletter Last Week's Leadership Lessons, if you haven't already!

Leyla Novini is an entrepreneur and founder of The Creativity Quotient, offering one-on-one and group coaching for creative professionals. As a Creative Life Coach, she empowers passionate individuals to reconnect with their creativity, overcome self-doubt, and design a life that reflects their true artistic spirit. With a blend of intuitive guidance and practical strategy, she helps clients break through blocks and bring their creative visions to life, whether they're changing careers, launching a creative business, or simply craving more inspiration and fulfillment in their work. With an extensive career in the tech industry, she has held roles specializing in marketing, photo editing, and user experience design. Creativity drives the inspiration in her work and has enabled her to navigate successfully throughout her career. She received her MFA in Design and Technology from Parsons School of Design and her Bachelor's degree in Music Business from Hofstra University. In her spare time, Leyla loves to play the clarinet in community wind ensembles and orchestras and take improv classes. Follow her journey: https://leylanovini.com/ instagram: The_Creativity_Quotient ***********Susanne Mueller / www.susannemueller.biz TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_5Er1cLvY Join Substack: https://substack.com/@susannemuellernyc?Enjoy one coaching session for free if you are a yearly subscriber. 800+ weekly blogs / 500+ podcasts / 1 Ironman Triathlon / 5 half ironman races / 26 marathon races / 4 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk

En este episodio de Motivarte hablé con Ana Sena, coach en Valencia y miembro de la ICF, sobre esos momentos en los que la vida parece estar “bien” por fuera… pero algo adentro empieza a hacer ruido.Ese ruido incómodo que aparece cuando tenés muchas cosas resueltas, pero no necesariamente una vida que te entusiasme y aparece esta frase: "tengo todo pero no soy feliz". Cuando empezás a preguntarte si lo que construiste todavía te representa. Cuando algo se quiebra, no para destruirte, sino para despertarte.Con Ana hablamos de transformación, de vínculos, de separación, de creencias que se caen, de nuevas formas de mirar la vida y de las herramientas que pueden ayudarnos a atravesar la incomodidad sin salir corriendo.También hablamos de su historia y de la mía. De renacer. De volver a creer. De animarnos a crear una vida más propia, más honesta, más viva.Ana llegó a mi vida de la mano de Santi, mi coach favorito en el mundo, mi tío y una de esas personas puente que te acercan a otras luminosas.Este episodio tiene mucho contenido de valor, pero sobre todo tiene algo que para mí es aún más importante: una invitación a mirarte con más verdad.Ya disponible en todas las plataformas. Para escuchar cuando sientas que algo en vos está pidiendo cambio.Bienvenida/o a #Motivartepodcast!

About this episode: In this episode of the Wellness Pro Show, Cate Stillman sits down with Carey Peters, Co-Founder of Health Coach Institute (HCI), for the most candid conversation about certifications the wellness industry rarely gets to hear. Carey has spent more than two decades training tens of thousands of coaches across more than 50 countries, building and successfully exiting one of the largest coach training organizations in the world, and now mentoring founders and executives at the highest level of their careers. Her perspective on when a certification is the smartest investment you will ever make, and when it is simply a very expensive form of procrastination, is hard-won, deeply practical, and refreshingly direct. This conversation traces Carey's unlikely journey from working actress to accidental entrepreneur, through the creation of Holistic MBA and then Health Coach Institute, all the way to a multi-million dollar exit in 2023. Along the way she shares the inside story of how HCI scaled rapidly by marrying a powerful coaching methodology with sophisticated lead generation, what happens to a founder's vision when private equity enters the picture, and what she now knows about building something that lasts. For wellness professionals weighing their next investment, whether that is enrolling in a program, creating their own certification, or building a membership-based business model, this episode offers the clearest and most honest framework available for making that decision well. Key Takeaways: The Certification Collecting Trap: Why endless training can become a comfortable and costly form of avoidance, and how to recognize when that is what is happening The Green Light for Creating Your Own Certification: Why the signal to build your own program is not a methodology in your mind but proven results with real clients who are already asking you to teach them what you do Accreditation in Context: What bodies like ICF and the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches actually mean for your business, and how to evaluate their value specifically for your audience at point of sale Confidence Comes From Doing: Why every coaching school produces graduates who struggle with confidence, and why the only real cure is working with more clients, not enrolling in more programs The Business Model is the Differentiator: Why for practitioners who already have a stack of credentials, a sustainable business model moves the needle far more than another certification ever will What Private Equity Does to a Founder: The honest account of what changes when outside investors or buyers enter a coaching business, and what founders need to know before they take that path Resources and Links: Carey Peters Website: https://careypeters.com Health Coach Institute: https://www.healthcoachinstitute.com Wellness Pro Hotline: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/wellness-pro-hotline Wellness Pro Academy: https://wellnesspro.academy Yogahealer: https://www.yogahealer.com About the Guest, Carey Peters: Carey Peters is the Co-Founder of Health Coach Institute, one of the world's leading health and life coach training programs, where she helped train tens of thousands of coaches across more than 50 countries. A Master Health and Life Coach, speaker, and trusted business mentor, Carey spent more than two decades teaching coaches how to deliver real transformation and build sustainable, profitable practices. She now works at the executive level with founders and leaders navigating their next chapter. About the Host, Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, author, and founder of Yogahealer and Wellness Pro Academy. For more than two decades she has helped wellness professionals build thriving membership communities rooted in ancient wisdom and innovative structure. She is the author of Body Thrive, Master of You, Uninflamed, and Primal Habits. Wellness Pro Academy: https://wellnesspro.academy Yogahealer: https://www.yogahealer.com Primal Habits: https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx Uninflamed: https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 Body Thrive: https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 Master of You: https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn   What would shift in your practice if you stopped waiting to feel ready, and started treating your next client session as the only certification that actually matters?

Oil is $100, airline losses are starting to show up, and Spirit's collapse is exposing just how hard it is to run an ultra-low-cost model when low cost has disappeared. Any one of those signals could make buyers cautious. Taken together, they should raise a bigger question: why are buyers inside middle-market aerospace and defense still leaning in? Public aerospace companies are still trading at strong multiples. Strategics still have currency. Private equity is still chasing platforms. Founder-owned businesses with real capabilities are still getting serious attention. Middle-market aerospace may be feeling pressure, but it is not behaving like a fragile market. What makes this part of the industry so unusual is that value is not tied to one clean growth story. Commercial airlines may be exposed to fuel prices. Ultra-low-cost carriers may struggle when “low cost” disappears from the system. But the middle market is full of companies supporting business aviation, defense, engine work, MRO, parts, certifications, and long-standing product lines that remain incredibly hard to replace. This is why buyers are not just chasing growth. They are chasing durability. In a world where many sectors are being disrupted quickly, aerospace and defense still reward businesses that can do difficult, regulated, safety-critical work consistently. In this episode, I sit down with Bill Alderman for our 300th episode of the Aerospace Executive podcast and for Bill's 25th year in the business. In this conversation, we unpack what the market is really telling us right now: where the strength is real, where the risks are starting to show, and why the best buyers in this industry still understand something tourists often miss: that aerospace rewards people who think long term.   You'll also learn; Why $100 oil is not an immediate market killer, but could become a serious drag if it stays elevated What airline losses may be signaling, and why Spirit's collapse is not necessarily the canary in the coal mine Why rich public market multiples give aerospace buyers more room to pay attractive prices How business aviation flight hours, fractional ownership, and OEM backlogs are strengthening the aftermarket story Why “capacity,” maintenance demand, and physical capability continue to matter in an AI-disrupted economy What makes aerospace and defense more durable than many other sectors Why carve-outs and spin-offs can unlock focus, energy, and operational performance How companies can become too large and lose the focus that made individual divisions valuable Why brands like Bendix, Slick, and other long-standing product names still carry enormous value in the maintenance hangar What private equity “tourists” often misunderstand about aerospace and defense Why industry knowledge matters when owning companies that support safety-critical systems The difference between making money in aerospace and respecting the long-term responsibility that comes with owning aerospace assets   About the Guest William H. Alderman (Bill) is the Founding Partner of Alderman & Company. Bill is an M&A specialist in the middle market of the aerospace and defense industry with over $2 billion in mergers and acquisition-related transactions to his name. Before founding Alderman & Company in 2001, Bill worked for 15 years on Wall Street and in the Aerospace & Defense Industry, principally on M&A transactions in the middle market. His employers included BT Securities, Fieldstone, and General Electric. Bill is a Securities Principal registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and has four securities industry licenses (Series 7, 24, 63, and 65). Bill is a commercial pilot and owns and operates a Cirrus SR22. URL Link: https://www.aldermanco.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamalderman/ About Your Host Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker, and ICF-trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level executives in sales and operations across the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers. Since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, the International Aviation Women's Association, and the SOCAL Aviation Association.

Chris Holman welcomes Tim Klont, Chief Operating Officer, MSHDA, Lansing, MI. Welcome Tim. Remind the Michigan business community about MSHDA? You're the head of the planning committee for a big event MSHDA is hosting soon. Tell us about it? So, the 2026 Building Michigan Communities Conference (BMCC), features networking, educational sessions, and policy discussions. What's a highlight for this year? We've visited this before, and Cinnaire often plays a big role. Speak about their commitment to community housing? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ A Must-Attend Second Plenary Added BMCC is thrilled to announce a fresh new take on the typical plenary experience: Building SHP 2.0 Together: A Statewide Working Session Get an inside look at the progress of Michigan's Statewide Housing Plan and help shape what comes next. This won't be a typical plenary. After a quick update on what's working (and what we've learned), we'll roll up our sleeves for a hands-on session where your voice matters. Using a mix of interactive techniques that mirror the engagement strategies of the broader SHP 2.0 process, attendees will: Share challenges and regional differences across Michigan's housing landscape Contribute insights drawn from experience See their input reflected in real time and connected to emerging statewide strategies This is your chance to directly influence SHP 2.0 and be part of building an action-focused, responsive, and implementation-ready SHP 2.0 housing blueprint for Michigan. The plenary will be hosted by: Kyle Smith headshot Kyle Smith is a national subject matter expert in housing supply, local housing planning, and zoning reforms. For ICF, he leads teams developing innovative housing solutions for regions, states, and cities, and has provided technical assistance for HUD, FHWA, the Chicago-area Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, and other organizations. For five years, he served as director of the Chicago-area Homes for a Changing Region program, which provided technical assistance to municipalities to produce local housing policy plans, and he provided technical assistance on housing and transportation affordability strategies at the Center for Neighborhood Technology. He serves as Project Manager for Michigan's Statewide Housing Plan 2.0. Courtney Barthle headshot Courtney Barthle is a senior people and project leader, published author, expert facilitator, and recognized speaker and coach. She leads project teams working to develop equitable solutions for dismantling systems that limit economic mobility and self-determination for marginalized families. A research-to-practice expert with decades of experience in human-centered design and multimodal stakeholder engagement, she leads ICF's Poverty Solutions practice and advises across multisector equity-focused program offerings. She is honored to be leading the community engagement elements of Michigan's Statewide Housing Plan 2.0 effort. Explore Tracks BMCC features 80+ sessions across five learning tracks plus two bonus tracks, offering practical tools and new perspectives you can bring back to your community. Asset Management Community & Economic Development Homeownership Finance & Development Preventing & Ending Homelessness Rental Finance & Development CHECK OUT SESSIONS

Jessica talks with Tony Martignetti, Leadership Advisor, Artist, & Creative Guide.Tony Martignetti is a leadership advisor who helps leaders navigate complexity without losing themselves. With over 30 years across high-tech and life sciences, he has worked where innovation, pressure, and uncertainty collide. His defining insight: brilliance doesn't disappear in organizations; it goes dormant when people are asked to fragment themselves to perform. Through Inspired Purpose Partners, Tony designs experiences that integrate purpose, presence, creativity, and connection to drive meaningful impact. He is the author of Climbing the Right Mountain and Campfire Lessons for Leaders, host of The Virtual Campfire Podcast, and a keynote speaker known for creating “campfire” spaces for honest, expansive dialogue.Follow Tony and his work at:https://tonymspeaks.com/ https://linktr.ee/inspiredcoach https://www.ipurposepartners.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymartignett1/ ~About The Ampersand Manifesto:What happens when you refuse to choose just one path? On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we're co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life.~About your host, Jessica Wan:Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech ExecutiveJessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life.Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro CallJoin The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career ProfessionalsFollow the Journey: @ampersandmanifestoConnect: Jessica's LinkedInListen: Singing Excerpts~CreditsCo-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

David Staley has been described as an "avant garde scholar." A professor in the departments of History and Design at The Ohio State University in the USA he is the author of several books including Knowledge Towns: Colleges and Universities as Talent Magnets. In 2022 he was named the "Best Freelance Writer" by the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists for his Next futures column with Columbus Underground. With the ICF Summit being held in Columbus this October and because of Staley's long relationship with ICF, we invited him to chat with Lou about "the knowledge enterprise" and whether it can be built even in places where this is in university. In this edition of The INTELLIGENT Community Interview, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla speaks with Dr. David Staley, Associate Professor of History, The Ohio State University.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of childhood abuse and trauma.Bestselling author Jill Monaco reveals why your biggest business bottleneck isn't strategy, it's what's happening beneath the surface. Most founders blame hiring, systems, or tactics. In reality, deeper currents of fear, control, and outsourced identity are blocking growth.Jill Monaco is an ICF-certified life coach, founder of Freedom Coaching, and bestselling author who works with high-performing founders. She and Alex Sheridan explore burnout warning signs, the superpower/self-destruction paradox, and the Freedom Framework that rewires beliefs for lasting change.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:02:13Q: What are the early warning signs of founder burnout?A: Jill Monaco identifies grinding without boundaries, imbalanced life buckets, and relational strain as key signals before burnout hits.00:09:00Q: How can founders stay productive without feeling scattered?A: Jill Monaco advocates creating weekly containers, dedicating specific days to specific work to keep promises to yourself.00:14:00Q: How do you stop comparing yourself to other entrepreneurs?A: Jill Monaco shares how the comparison trap made her feel like she was failing. Alex adds that most ultra-successful entrepreneurs wish they cared about the simple things.00:20:47Q: What is the Freedom Framework for founders?A: Jill Monaco presents her model: event, thought, emotion, belief, action. Every action comes from what you truly believe about yourself.00:26:45Q: Can you actually rewire your brain to break limiting beliefs?A: Jill Monaco uses the cornfield analogy. The old neural pathway is worn smooth, but carving a new path through consistency lets the old one grow over. Neuroplasticity is measurable.00:30:41Q: Why is listening more powerful than giving advice?A: Jill Monaco explains that people remember how you made them feel, not what you said. Alex tested this with clients and found deeper results.Subscribe so you never miss an episode of Founder Talk.

What does it look like to parent a child with a mental illness — and keep your faith intact? Kelly Jackson has lived it. This conversation is for you. There are moms sitting in church pews right now who are exhausted, confused, and quietly wondering if they're the only ones. Their child is struggling — with moods, behaviors, diagnoses they didn't see coming — and no one is talking about it. This episode is for them and for those who know someone who has mental health concerns. Kelly Jackson is the Executive Director of NAMI Johnson County and a mom who has walked one of the harder roads in parenting: a husband who experienced a suicide attempt, a daughter who began hearing voices at eleven, and the long, winding journey of learning to love her family well in the middle of it all. She doesn't speak from theory. She speaks from Tuesday mornings and medication trials and moments of grace. Together, Misty and Kelly talk through ✦ what mental health conditions actually are (and why "one in five" is a number every mom needs to sit with), ✦ how to find the right therapist for your child, ✦ what guilt and grief look like from the inside, and ✦ why Kelly believes the church has more room to grow in this conversation. Kelly also shares the one daily rhythm that has kept her anchored through all of it — and it's simpler than you might think. This isn't a heavy, clinical episode. It's a conversation between two women who love Jesus and love moms, trying to make sure no one has to figure this out alone. Kelly's honesty will meet you wherever you are — whether you're navigating a fresh diagnosis, wondering if what you're seeing warrants concern, or just trying to understand someone you love.   NOTE: This podcast is for educational and encouragement purposes only and does not constitute professional counseling, therapy, or medical advice. Misty Hughes is an ICF-certified life coach. For mental health support, please consult a licensed professional.   Resources mentioned: NAMI:  https://www.nami.org/ Child Mind Institute Symptom Checker: https://childmind.org/symptomchecker/   MISTY'S RESOURCES:  Episode #22: There is Such A Thing As Good Grieving with Laurie Goddu https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/there-is-such-a-thing-as-good-grieving-and-busy-moms-can-do-it/id1738069561?i=1000668456618 Rhythms Of Renewal Guide: A FREE tool to help you Discover God's life-giving rhythms of life. https://mistyhughes.com/resources  Check out Misty's New Website: https://mistyhughes.com/ Join the BECOMING WAITLIST for the next Group Coaching Cohort  

When Mel Sims discovered coaching, she was adamant that nobody could understand her life. Her journey into coaching allowed her to put down the mask, harness her strengths, and re-emerge into the world as a neurodivergent emotional coach.Mel trained as a coach while learning about herself through the lens of an ADHD diagnosis. As well as offering her a pathway of personal growth, these experiences helped Mel find her niche through the realisation that neurodivergent people need a particular coaching approach.In this episode of The Coach's Journey Podcast, Mel speaks to host Joey Owen about different styles of emotional communication, and the many ways in which people can be misunderstood. She talks about how being an “unpolished” coach enables her to offer a space where people can let go of their need hide their feelings and be guided by an authentic intuition.Mel offers several brilliant metaphors and visualisation techniques that illuminate this episode, such as the idea of wearing a colander on your head as a way to filter information, and thinking of neurodivergent minds as stars that have become more visible in our world of modern telescopes and greater understanding.The challenges of time management, rest and staying grounded are explored in this episode as Mel describes how she tailors coaching to people who might need alternative approaches to scheduling, flexibility, communication and depth.Mel and Joey also talk about:The intuitive, bordering-on-magical connection that neurodivergent people share having navigated shared challengesHow to make space for emotional outpourings that can have a transformative impact in coaching sessionsA psychological technique that enables a kinder, more compassionate approach to self-coachingHow to own your weak spots and set healthy expectationsMel also explains why she starts some of her inspirational coaching talks wearing a snorkel, a diving mask and a pair of flippers!For more information about Mel, visit: https://melsimslifecoach.co.uk or @theadhdhummingbird on Facebook and InstagramFor more information about host Joey Owen, visit http://www.joeyowencoaching.com/ Read more about The Coach's Journey at www.thecoachsjourney.comMusic by My Good Man William: listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KmeQUcTbeE31uFynHQLQgTo support the Coach's Journey, visit www.patreon.com/thecoachsjourney and to join the Coach's Journey Community visit www.thecoachsjourney.com/community. THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT THAT YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN:- Robbie Swale's 12-Minute Method books https://www.robbieswale.com/the-12minute-books - Ruth Kudzi https://www.ruthkudzi.com/- ICF https://coachingfederation.org/- John Demartini https://drdemartini.com/- Calendly https://calendly.com/- Meta Business Suite https://www.facebook.com/business/tools/meta-business-suite- Inside Our Minds with Chris Packham https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0bbnh47- Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) https://emdrassociation.org.uk/- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-and-adhd/- Transactional Analysis https://www.simplypsychology.org/transactional-analysis-eric-berne.html- Episode #116 of The Coach's Journey Podcast, on the importance of having your own coach https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/podcast/116-why-hiring-a-coach-is-the-most-important-investment-youll-make-in-your-coaching-business- Patience https://www.channel4.com/programmes/patience LINKS FROM MEL:- My favourite ‘emotions in individuals' viewing https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0b8kmch/couples-therapy - Shame and ADHD https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002c6bb - Being different and anxious as an Autistic person - https://www.channel4.com/programmes/are-you-autistic Free additional training for coaches with Positive Intelligence (do the test first to see what your Sabateurs are) https://www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/ - Discovering your values quiz (I realised my ad agency days and working with under 5's was all about loving helping people) https://drdemartini.com/pl/play?url=%2Fwhat-are-values%2F - Great book on RSD (hating people being cross with you) https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/the-courage-to-be-disliked/ - And another one written by a brilliant ADHD podcast host https://www.sheldonpress.co.uk/titles/alex-partridge/why-does-everybody-hate-me/9781399827843/‍ ‍

Jessica talks with Nicole Takesono Flowers, Opera Singer & Higher Ed Administrator.Originally from Hawaii, Nicole has garnered acclaim for her rich, warm mezzo-soprano voice and profound dedication to storytelling. She has graced the stages of esteemed companies such as the San Francisco Opera, Opera San Jose, West Edge Opera, Festival Opera, and West Bay Opera. Recently, she has shifted her focus to recital work, collaborating closely with guitarist Sharon Wayne. For over 20 years, she has served as an administrator at UCSF, where she is currently the Program Manager for the Biophysics Grad program. In 2022 she was awarded the Chancellor's Award for Exceptional University Service at UCSF. Follow Nicole on Instagram to hear about her upcoming recitals.~About The Ampersand Manifesto:What happens when you refuse to choose just one path? On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we're co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life.~About your host, Jessica Wan:Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech ExecutiveJessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life.Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro CallJoin The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career ProfessionalsFollow the Journey: @ampersandmanifestoConnect: Jessica's LinkedInListen: Singing Excerpts~CreditsCo-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

In this edition of the Intelligence Test podcast, ICF co-founder Robert Bell has a conversation with Bryan Paterson, Mayor, Kingston, ON, Canada and Kelly Rowe, Fellow, Canadian Urban Institute. How can you grow a city's economy if the best and brightest keep leaving town? That was the challenge facing Bryan Paterson when he was elected as mayor of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Kingston is a government town, a university town and a tourist town – but had stagnated for years. Hear the story of its journey to opportunity and growth. 

Stacey Champagne is a cybersecurity executive, an insider risk specialist, and the founder of Women's Cybersecurity Alliance — a private network built for experienced women in cyber who are done being the most qualified person in the room and somehow still getting passed over for the next thing.She joined the Feminist Business Framework in September 2025, became a 1:1 client, and had her first five-figure launch in March 2026. This episode is her telling you exactly what that journey looked like from the inside.Some of what she said that I'm still thinking about:She originally underpriced her offers because of the feedback you may have gotten, too (someone insinuating they were “too high”). The low prices felt safe. What she didn't realize until we worked through it together was that the low prices were building the wrong room — attracting people whose values weren't aligned with hers, who had opinions about what she should be charging, who were never going to be her people. The moment she priced for who she actually wanted to work with, those people showed up. Immediately.She also talked about the days mid-launch where nothing was happening. No sales, just silence, and a completely relatable inner dialogue of “what if nobody buys.” I told her what I tell everyone: people buy on the last day, often in the last hour, but there is no fix for normal feelings. And then the launch closed and she had her first five figures.We got into the coaching industry, specifically the gap between what ICF certification programs teach you — essentially, ask good questions and never share your own experience or expertise — and what people actually need when they hire a coach. Stacey is a coach herself and came into the Feminist Business Framework partly to learn the tactical stuff nobody had given her, and partly, in her words, to watch how I sell so she could understand it from the inside. That part of the conversation is worth the listen if you have ever felt like the business side of your practice is a language you were never taught to speak.She is also a decade deep in cybersecurity and has things to say about using AI tools as an entrepreneur that are not scary and not hype — just: here is what you are actually opting into by default, here is why clicking allow all is the kind of decision that feels fine until it isn't, and here is why the idea that women are behind on AI might be less of a data point and more of a narrative someone is running on purpose.Stacey is brilliant, honest, and very funny. This is a good one.If you want to get into the work that took her from underpricing to a five-figure launch, I'm hosting a free workshop next week. Details here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carakovacs.substack.com/subscribe

The very first episode of The Difficulty. A 50-year-old paperweight on my father's desk turned out to be a line from a 1900 Irish play, and the seed of this show. What you're getting on Mondays vs. Thursdays, what's launching this week at crossroadspublishing.group, the founding-and-selling of C&R Press, the Terminus Magazine “just make it real” lesson, and the $4,000 bestseller campaign I almost said yes to two days ago.00:00 Welcome — we're not about perfectionism, we're about idealizing03:00 The motto: the difficulty in life is the choice04:30 Origin of the quote — my father's rock paperweight, George Moore, 190008:00 What this show is NOT (and is)11:30 The free Difficulty Field Guide12:30 What's launching this week: the show, the site, IF/THEN Books, Iris #117:00 Crossroads Publishing services — for writers with a body of work20:00 Who I am — PhD, ICF coach, Enneagram, C&R Press 1996-2015, 50+ books24:00 Making it real imperfectly — the Terminus Magazine origin story30:00 Who this show is for33:00 The $4,000 Brody bestseller campaign and $2,000 Cohen Groundbreakers38:00 The in-between is the hard part — the real difficulty isn't the choice42:00 What's coming Thursday: how to stop believing your stuff is specialThe Difficulty Field Guide (free PDF — eight difficulties every creative life faces)Iris Blackwood and the Curse of Hemlock Island (launching Tuesday May 5, with freeDecision Tree map and educator's reading guide)Crossroads Publishing Group — IF/THEN Books, Crossroads Press services, free resources.Subscribe to The Descent (the show's hub):YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chadprevostwriterPersonal site: https://chadprevost.comMentioned in this episode:- George Moore, The Bending of the Bough (1900) — the source quote- C&R Press (founded 2006, sold 2015)- Terminus Magazine (Atlanta literary magazine origin story)- Game Time Books — earlier interactive-fiction venture- Dave Chesson / Kindlepreneur — Publisher Rocket- Paul G. Brody / Brody Consulting — bestseller campaign service- Bryan Cohen / Best Page Forward — Groundbreakers community- Robert Frost — “the road less traveled” Get full access to The Descent at chadprevost.substack.com/subscribe

Here's the question this show keeps asking:What does it cost to keep choosing the work?This is The Difficulty — a podcast about the choices that shape a creative life, and the courage it takes to make them.I'm Dr. Chad Prevost — writer, publisher, ICF-certified coach. I've spent years inside the questions creative people actually wrestle with. Not the productivity-hack version. The real one.New episodes weekly. Full episodes, transcripts, and Notes from the cutting-room floor.Subscribe wherever you listen.The Difficulty. Start anywhere. Get full access to The Descent at chadprevost.substack.com/subscribe

Today's guests are #1 high-level ICF-trained (top 2% of coaches) Jamie Slingerland, MCC and Ruthie Perez Slingerland, MCC married coaches, Enneagram mentors, and business partners who, brick by brick, have built a healthy communication pattern across years, even with opposite though both joyful personalities. Listen as we chat with Jamie and Ruthie Slingerland (7-9 pairing), and what happened when and why their previous dynamic finally had to change, and what it took to find a healthy voice for both of them. If you've been living in a similar dynamic, but haven't had words for it yet, or you'd like to learn more about becoming an ICF coach under their academy, this episode is for you! ⁠ Watch on YouTube!⁠ ⁠Find Jamie and Ruthie's Coaching Academy for an ICF Credential here⁠: www.CatalystCoachAcademy.com To get coaching with Jamie or Ruthie, visit⁠ www.FreedomLifeJourney.com⁠ Find more about your type, the pod, freebies, and SO much more at our website right here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EnneagramandMarriage.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love what you're learning on E + M? Make sure you leave us a podcast review so others can find us, too⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Christa's Best-Selling Book, The Enneagram in Marriage, here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/df8SxVx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How I Started a Coaching Business In this episode, Bev and Alecia discuss:​Alecia's backstory around coaching and starting a business​How you got visibleWhat you wish someone had told you about starting a coaching businessKey Take-aways:​Permission to build quietly​If you want to touch base with Alecia about training, business or connection, reach out using contact info belowAbout Alecia:Alecia Harrison is a personal and professional coach who helps people navigate life's transitions with clarity and calm. She creates space to slow down, notice what is shaping your experience, and make purposeful choices even when work and life feel heavy or too full. Through curiosity, compassion, and small intentional shifts, she guides clients toward growth that feels authentic and sustainable.Connect with Alecia:www.AleciaHarrison.comI would be glad to offer:A free conversation for coaches or those exploring coaching to talk through business, training, or what's next.Book a Call: https://calendar.app.google/UUrDuN4sW4tWtMHT7About Beverly:Beverly Sartain is the President of the Holistic Coach Training Institute, where she trains coaches on coaching skills and a holistic approach. The Holistic Coach Certification Programs are ICF Level 1 and Level 2 accredited that focuses on a holistic approach to coaching. We see clients as whole, complete and resourceful to create creative solutions to their challenges and dreams. During her ten-year career in nonprofits, she managed and developed domestic violence and co-occurring residential programs. Beverly is a Certified Addictions Professional. She has her PCC (Professional Certified Coach) from the ICF and loves developing human beings through coaching.Connect with HCTI:Sign-up for Holistic Coach Newsletter to get coaching skill and coaching business inspiration ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for a Discovery Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can join our Holistic Coach Certification Program or receive coaching.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holisticcoachtraininginstitute.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠