What sets you apart as a coach? You don’t have to look far to find coaches of every shape, size, and principle. We, as coaches, know the value that we bring to the world and to our profession, but how do we bring distinction? How do I “stand out” in the coaching world? If I’m…
Jun 20, 2018•40 min
How many of life’s problems can be boiled down to simple conflict resolution? If we stop and think about it, most likely there are MANY common problems that come down to resolving conflict. Make no mistake about it, though, conflict resolution is rarely a simple or easy undertaking. It takes practiced skill, insight, and vision…
Jun 13, 2018•40 min
As human beings we are wired to focus on the negative more than the positive, we look for the deficit, the problem, and the “thing” that needs to improve. Perhaps it comes from our inherent need to survive and to tune into those things that may threaten our ability to thrive. Today’s show is guaranteed to…
Jun 06, 2018•39 min
There is a new acronym floating around the coaching world, and that is VUCA. This phrase describes situations that are Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous. Today, my guest and I are going to talk all about this perspective and how we as coaches can engage with a world that feels more VUCA than ever before.…
May 30, 2018•34 min
What is intuition and how do we use it in coaching? Whatever your approach to coaching, intuition is a tool that you may access to further the coaching process, if we know what to tap into. Sometimes, we need a little help figuring out what that looks like. That’s where this week’s guest comes in.…
May 23, 2018•32 min
Today, we are bringing our focus back to executive coaching! I am excited to take a deep dive into some of the biggest issues an executive coach might face around how an organization views the coach. How can we align needs of the sponsor organization with the needs of our client? My guest today is…
May 16, 2018•41 min
We have so much to learn from the successes and failures of others. As we gather new strategies and resources that you can use to be the best professional coach you can be, we are also collecting stories. Today on the Star Coach show, we have a dynamic guest who is here to share his…
May 09, 2018•35 min
Sometimes, life can feel absolutely overwhelming. Our clients often experience it and so do we as coaches. What can a savvy coach do to continue to do their best coaching work even when feeling overwhelmed? How do we best coach a client who is overwhelmed? This is exactly the mission my guest is going to tackle on…
May 02, 2018•36 min
I am committed to bringing to you the very best resources to grow your coaching practice and would like to shift our focus today to those coaches who are working within an organization. Even if you are not an executive or industrial coach, I think there is so much for you to glean from our expert…
Apr 25, 2018•33 min
Meg Mann is Master Certified Coach who is passionate about coaching and living a purposeful life. Meg has been in the coaching business for a while. She received her formal coach training in 2004 and has been an MCC since 2008. Meg has been involved in ICF Global events and committees and 4 different ACTP…
Apr 18, 2018•51 min
Welcome back to another informative and inspiring installment of the Star Coach Show. When it comes to building your coaching practice, you need to have systems and structures in place that help your clients grow. That is why I wanted to take a closer look at some of the metrics we can use within coaching,…
Apr 11, 2018•34 min
We often discuss the importance of focusing in strengths for our clients, but how often do we turn the lens back on ourselves? Coaches, you can use your own unique strengths to grow your business and strengthen your client base. The same skills that help your clients zero-in on their strengths and talents can also…
Apr 04, 2018•29 min
So many people are living their lives in a blur, losing their passion and zeal for life. The beautiful thing about a coaching relationship is that we are in the perfect position to encourage and inspire people to follow their dreams. That is exactly the position DJ Mitsch has taken in her book, Zombies to…
Mar 28, 2018•29 min
If you are feeling overwhelmed and out of focus in your coaching business then it might be time for you to organize for success! I am sitting down with Angela Andrews today, and she is going to help you transform any area of your life with simple, easy-to-use tools and resources that will bring a…
Mar 21, 2018•41 min
This week on the Star Coach Show, I am excited to bring you another business building strategy! We’ve talked at length about ways to build up your coaching business and today I want to shift our focus to an interesting aspect of business we may not fully leverage. We have unique backgrounds and areas of expertise to that…
Mar 14, 2018•29 min
We are all energetic beings, and we all bring our energy into a room with us. The coaching process takes a good amount of energy and to be effective we pay attention to the energy that we bring into the coaching relationship. As coaches, we are also responsible for helping our clients manage their energy.…
Mar 07, 2018•33 min
What is the secret to a genuine connection? I don’t think its similarity, but curiosity. I believe to the core of my being that we are all connected-that every living being is a part of a force greater than ourselves. Society has a responsibility to each other to honor that connectedness and as coaches we…
Mar 01, 2018•24 min
What does running a business have to do with coaching a baseball team? It turns out, the two have a lot more in common than you might think! My guest today is Earl Bell, author of Winning in Baseball and Business, Transforming Little League Principles into Major League Profits for Your Company. Earl is a…
Feb 21, 2018•34 min
Relationship Coaching sits beneath the umbrella of life coaching as its own specialty. So many people are looking for happiness in their relationships. Whether they are single and looking to find “The One,” or they are having hard times with their current partner. Deep down, many of us want a partner for life, a soul…
Feb 14, 2018•35 min
Having a daily mindfulness practice can alter our perception in just about every area of life. We often use mindfulness as a calming or centering practice for our clients, but have you ever stopped to consider it as another coaching tool? Dr. Patricia Thompson visits the show to speak on her experiences combining executive coaching with…
Feb 07, 2018•30 min
Coaches have the opportunity to make a lasting impact, but we often struggle to find numerical ways to back up our promise. That is why Return On Investment (or ROI) is such a hot topic right now! If you are like many coaches who want to know a little more about ROI and why it…
Jan 31, 2018•35 min
Today on the podcast, I am so excited to be sharing a brand new perspective with you all today. Let’s take a deep dive into the impact of technology on the coaching business. It’s 2018, and the world is transforming fast! You need to be informed about how the pace of technological development and the…
Jan 24, 2018•32 min
The Star Coach Show has been gifted with so much incredible wisdom and practical applications for running a coaching business, that I decided now would be the perfect time to revisit some of those key messages. There is so much inherent value in reviewing these episodes for coaches in every phase of their business. I’ve…
Jan 17, 2018•48 min
It’s a new year, and I know that many of us are working on some brand new goals. The new year sets the stage for our personal growth, but self-doubt often gets in the way of real growth. How can we battle our own self-doubt and the doubts that our clients share with us? What…
Jan 03, 2018•32 min
Donnie Boivin is a first-generation entrepreneur, success coach, and keynote speaker with over 18 years’ experience in motivating and inspiring thousands of people to get out of their own way and succeed in life and business. He’s known as the go-to coach for helping people achieve higher levels of success by discovering their passions and…
Dec 29, 2017•29 min
As coaches, we have the ability to help bring our clients to an awareness of emotional intelligence. It is not enough to just make a grade or exhibit a skill. Now more than ever, employers and organizations are looking for someone with a high Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence Assessments are an excellent way to begin…
Dec 20, 2017•39 min
As a coach, we have the capacity and the skillset to effect change at any level. When we coach leaders in any capacity, those positive changes trickle down to their organization or company, and revolutionize their success. Executive coaching programs utilize company infrastructure to create a company culture that emphasizes company values and personal fulfillment.…
Dec 13, 2017•31 min
This is a busy time of year, and there’s usually lots of holiday parties to attend, preparations to make, and time is spent with the people you love most. This is also the time of year that we begin to start assessing how we ran our business this year, and what we would like to…
Dec 06, 2017•30 min
You are a coach and you want to transform lives with your coaching practice. How are you going to get the message out? What is going to make your content so engaging and dynamic that your audience will be clamoring for more? That is just the tip of the iceberg as far as today’s guest is concerned! You…
Nov 29, 2017•35 min
What is the value of having an online presence and how can you engage with the virtual world on a way that creates an impression on your target audience? That is the essence of what Mel De Paoli does and she shares her strategies with us in this episode of STaR Coaches. Mel works with her clients…
Nov 22, 2017•30 min
