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Today I’ll be talking with Work-Life Balance Coach, Betty Lam, CPCC, PCC about her 5 essential Tips to Create more Work-Life Balance. Betty will be walking you to where you are meant to be…Are you working 70+ hours a week with hardly any social life?Has self care become a luxury?Have you fallen ill due to accumulated stress or an unexpected illness?If your answers to the above are yes, then Betty is here to help.In the past, Betty had a taste of all of the above… from work-related stress to a cancer diagnosis… but she survived and thrived. How? She had the determination of a tiger… she worked with Coaches… and the rest is history! Oh yes! Coaches need coaches too!As your Work-Life Balance Coach, Betty brings along over 10 years of coaching experience to help you succeed in creating a life that you want, without sacrificing you. You can have a beautiful career and check off all the clever, thoughtful items on your bucket list too! Really!Betty says: “Don't put illness before wellness! A brilliant life is within your reach... let's ignite it!”Betty’s Coaching Style? She uses a generous dose of good-hearted humour in her coaching sessions. Having a laugh, especially when times are tough, can be such a great relief. Betty sees you as a living, breathing human being, not a robot! Together, you’ll discover your life holistically. Imagine Betty holding a virtual camera. She captures candid shots of you, zooming in and out, covering all angles. Together, you get curious about what you see, what you hear, as well as what you do not see nor hear. From there, you embrace the essence that you need to create your Future Self together and put you on the path to achieving all your life goals.One of Betty’s favourite quotes is:“Happiness is letting go of what you think life is supposed to look like.” by Mandy Hale and she’s still learning from this insight every day. Her clients seek Betty out to create a path for a better future… one that aligns with their unique values and beliefs. They accept that life comes with challenges but they are not afraid to explore, learn and practice… until they arrive at their “sweet spot” where they can finally heal, strengthen and thrive. But life does not stop at one goal or one vision. It is ever changing! From time to time, her clients would return as their life unfolds and new challenges emerge. Betty has witnessed them approach with new confidence and lightness. They have learnt to live more authentically! That is what we aim at in coaching!Betty is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) via the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI) and holds the PCC certification through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Betty is currently an Associate Coach at UBC, and a part-time Coach at her own company, Your Intuitive Journey.Key Takeaway Summary from Season 3, Episode 13:We learn what an unbalanced life looks & feels like, and what the impact isBetty shares her top 5 essential tips for more work-life balanceWe explore our own individual situations as Betty takes us through a visualization exerciseResources mentioned during the podcast:McCall's PatternsBook: Morrie: In His Own Words by Morrie SchwartzBook a free initial coaching session with Betty Lam now at CoachMe.global/book.CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

In today’s podcast episode, I’ll be talking with Dana Smith, Life Coach for Creatives & Entrepreneurs about ‘Creative Expression as a Path to Wellness’.Dana is a Certified Coach who works with people who are ready to tap into the power of Creative Flow. She helps her clients connect with their creative life force and use that power to build a life and career that is an expression of their truest self. These people are the visionaries of our new world: activists, artists, scholars, healers, and creative entrepreneurs. As a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), and a student of yoga, Dana has worked extensively with the body, and is exploring the connection between Creative Flow and health. As a lifelong creative, entrepreneur, and inquiring mind, Dana supports her clients in their journey with her unique presence and range in coaching, drawing from the many facets of her experience. Her natural curiosity, playfulness, and appetite for learning, along with her formal coach training, form the foundation of her work. She believes that everything is possible and that there is always a way forward, all it takes is a bit of ingenuity and a big serving of unwavering commitment to possibility. Dana helps her clients incorporate spiritual beliefs, intuitive receptivity, scientific reasoning, and the artful application of it all by accepting guidance from the Creative Muse on their journey. Dana’s clients are those who are committed to a new way of being, who are ready to adopt creative living in all aspects of their lives.Through the coaching process, her clients come to see themselves as whole, potent, magical, and ultimately, as the embodiment of deep wellness. They become a powerfully channeled life force that contributes to creating the world we all long to live in. Key Takeaway Summary from Season 3, Episode 12:We explore creativity and creating and its benefits as a way of living well.We find out what aspect creativity plays when we do not feel well and how to change that.We learn practical ways to be more creative and incorporate creating more into our daily lives.Resources mentioned during the podcast:Dana’s Weekly Creative Accountability CircleBook: The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia CameronMorning Pages by Julia CameronBook: Drinking from the River of Light: The Life of Expression by Mark NepoBook: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond by Elizabeth GilbertBook: You Are an Artist: Assignments to Spark Creation by Sarah Urist GreenBook a free initial coaching session with Dana Smith now at CoachMe.global/book.CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

I’ll be talking with Personal Transformation Coach Emilia D’Aversa, CPCC about “Finding Balance & Cultivating A Healthy Mindset”.If you’re tired of putting yourself last and you want to feel energized, connected, leveled up, and would like to create a powerful mindset that leads to greater fulfillment, then Emilia can support you. Emilia says that you can expect an authentic, energetic, and down to business approach. Quote: “I believe that, just like you flex muscles in the gym to achieve the desired effect, your mindset is also something you must be working out to see the bold, transformative, and lasting change you want to create in your life.” Her wish for you is to see how powerful you already are and what bold transformation you can achieve.Key Takeaway Summary from Season 3, Episode 11:We explore what a healthy mindset looks like and how we can achieve it.We find out about the Science behind training our brain to get balanced. Emilia shares her tips and even guides us through a simple breathing exercise that we can do anytime during the day to get grounded.Resources mentioned during the podcast:Book: Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential by Shirzad ChamineBook a free initial coaching session with Emilia D’Aversa now at CoachMe.global/book.CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

I’m super happy you’ve tuned in for this special panel episode…as we explore how to get our mojo back after dealing with the pandemic for more than a year now. I’m honoured to have the following coaches share their experiences, expertise, and insights with us: Confidence Coach - Joanna Li, CPCC, ACCCareer & Leadership Coach - Debbie Jones, CPCC, ACCLeadership & Flourishing Coach - Iris Cai, CPCC, PCCEarly Career & Confidence Coach - Laura DunnKey Takeaway Summary from Season 3, Episode 10:We explore what mojo means to different people and hear real-life examples how our coaches found their own mojoWe get tips and learn about different resources to get us back on trackAnd, of course, we get to reflect on our own situation with some stand out coaching questions and inquires.Before we tune in, I’d like to acknowledge that if you’ve been really down for a long time we’d encourage you to seek supplementary support from a therapist on a regular basis. Let’s hear how we can get our mojo back!For a complimentary 1st coaching chat, simply go to CoachMe.global/book.CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

I’m curious… How healthy is your relationship with money?If you think there’s room for improvement, then listen in as I’ll be talking with Leadership & Financial Wellness Coach Hellen Yang, CPCC, PCC about how you can change your life with a healthy money mindset.Hellen helps her clients to confidently navigate their life, career, and finances through a practical and emotionally intelligent approach. She believes that how you are in a relationship with yourself, directly impacts how you are in relationships with others and the world around you. Hellen helps her coaching clients:stay relaxed while facing unknowns,feel safe,and courageously take a stand for what matters most to them.Hellen combines her knowledge of over 12 years of experience in financial planning and services with a coaching approach and:is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) via the Co-Active Training Institute, holds an accreditation as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) awarded by the International Coach Federation (IFC),and also has a certification in Embodied Leadership Core from the Strozzi Institute.As Hellen’s passionate about helping you lead the life you want, let’s look at what you’ll get from today’s CoachMe Podcast episode about money mindset.Key Takeaway Summary from Season 3, Episode 09:We explore what has influenced our current money mindset, how to identify our primary relationship with money, and the impact of that on us and our worldWe learn and reflect on our own situation through Hellen’s coaching questions & tips We find out what we can do to intentionally choose and act upon the relationship we actually want to have with moneyResources mentioned during the podcast:Book: Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together by Erin LowryBook a free initial coaching session with Hellen Yang now at CoachMe.global/book.Quote: "We all have a choice! We can start our year in fear and think we'll never be good with money. Or we declare that this year is going to be the best year of our lives and we're going to have the healthiest relationship with money.”CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

Do you have goals? How on track are you with your goals? Do you still like them or do you find them demotivating?Today, I’ll be talking with Career & Leadership Coach Debbie Jones, CPCC, ACC about re-energizing your personal and professional goals to get what you truly want. With a long and varied career in many facets of Human Resource Management, Debbie combines her corporate experience with her passion for helping people achieve their goals, work related or personal.Debbie is a firm believer that no matter where you are in your career or level of leadership, a coach is there to help you thrive, not just survive! We spend a large part of our waking lives working, which is why it is so important to ensure that we are spending that time doing something that fulfills us.Based in Vancouver, Debbie has coached clients across Canada and around the world. She has lived in 6 towns/cities, in 4 countries, on 3 continents, and that is the reason she is able to connect so easily with people.Debbie is a yoga-loving marathon runner who is constantly challenging herself physically by participating in competitions, challenges, and marathons, making her the ideal coach to talk about energizing our own goals.Key Takeaway Summary from Season 3, Episode 08:We learn about goals, resolutions, and intentions – which of them work best for actual change and how to go about that with a few practical stepsWe find out how to set us up for success with creative and easy ways for accountability and fun along the wayWe also discover several reasons why goals fail and what to do to about it.Resources mentioned during the podcast:Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. CoveyBook: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerrBook a free initial coaching session with Debbie Jones now at CoachMe.global/book.Quote: "Having a goal helps us live intentionally. A goal is not a want, wish, or a preference. Having a goal helps you solidify what you want."CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

Today I’m talking about Wellness in the Workplace with Leadership and Organizational Coach Kels Davidson, COC. Kels is certified as an Organizational Coach (COC) from the University of British Columbia. Her approach to coaching is based on deep connection and exploration. She promises individualised coaching with a commitment of intention and clarity and an “I see you” approach to fostering growth within each person, encouraging them to step into their significance. Her coaching is real and relatable; with a deeper connection and understanding that each one of us is different, but that we are all entitled to feel worthy and accomplished. Kels is energized by working with emerging and established leaders to grow their business and deepen their organizational cultures. Partnering with people to dig in and examine their talents, strengths, and gifts, she coaches them to build their career and advance the teams they work with. Kels believes that, in order to adapt and evolve as our world changes, we need more authentic, imperfect, and wholehearted leaders. She’s excited to help leaders, or aspiring leaders, find their groove and develop their unique style that will make a big impact! She also believes that impactful leaders need a kick-ass team to be successful. As a leader in organizations for the last 20 years, she builds high functioning and aligned teams who get big results, build relationships, and navigate workplace dynamics. With a value-based approach, Kels brings teams together to construct a workplace culture that will fulfill them and increase productivity. Wellbeing plays a big part in the workplace culture that Kels helps build.Key Takeaway Summary from Season 3, Episode 07:We find out how wellness fits in in the modern workplace and who is responsible for itWe learn what the risks are when we, and especially leaders, do not pay attention to wellbeing in the workplaceAnd Kels leads us through a coaching tool and insightful questions to identify our current individual ‘wellness at work’ situation to identify areas we each might want to work onResources mentioned during the podcast:Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James ClearBook: The Happiness Project by Gretchen RubinBook: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle Paperback by Emily Nagoski PhDPodcast: Dare to Lead by Brene BrownWebsite: MindWellBook a free initial coaching session with Kels Davidson now at CoachMe.global/book.Quote: "Is there a sense of wellbeing? If that's there, then you can take that team to the next level. If those pieces are missing then it's really difficult to get the best out of your organization..."CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

Laura Dunn, a trained and experienced Early Career & Confidence Coach… joins us today to share insights, tips, and coaching questions on how we can nurture human connections during the pandemic.First off, a little bit more about Laura. Her purpose is to help people find meaningful direction in their lives as early as possible, and to create and navigate the personal changes that come with that. Laura’s approach centres on being real, courageous, and compassionate.With a decade of HR experience in global organizations, supporting people in their early to mid-career with a focus on leadership development, Laura now specializes in coaching – her happy place! She trained with leading organization Barefoot Coaching in the UK, and with more than 500 hours of 1:1 coaching, she’s currently in the process of becoming a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), accredited through the International Coaching Federation (ICF).Laura helps people build clarity, confidence, courage to make desired changes, and to navigate those changes with resilience. In her coaching, Laura is known to create a gentle calmness while also challenging her clients where they need it the most. This all leads me back now to today’s topic: Nurturing Human Connection During A Pandemic.Key Takeaway Summary from Season 3, Episode 06:We learn how human connections have shifted in three core ways as a result of the pandemicWe discover ideas and perspectives to help us nurture connection in times when traditional ways of connecting are more limitedWe explore the concepts of loneliness and solitude, and how solitude plays a key role in enhancing human connectionsResources mentioned during the podcast:Book: Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Vivek H Murthy M.D.Laura’s own blog on the topic: https://www.coachingwithlaura.co/post/5-tips-for-coping-with-loneliness-in-a-pandemicActivities to Increase Your Happy Hormones Document: https://coachme.global/s/Activities-to-Increase-Your-Happy-Hormones-by-Laura-Dunn.pdfBook a free initial coaching session with Laura Dunn now at CoachMe.global/book.Quote: "... belonging is important and something we need in our lives... We might feel like we are lacking connection in some form that might manifest itself as loneliness or even overwhelm."CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

We teamed up with StartUp Grind Beijing to support entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners on how to thrive and scale up with a global mindset.We recorded this session live during an event with StartUp Grind Beijing in which we:First shared insights and facts entrepreneurs face right now during the pandemic but also in the near new future of workWent on to have an interactive, insightful, and thought provoking panel discussion And concluded with a workshop for participants of the event.For confidentiality reasons of the participants, we will not publish the workshop part here but have the entire slide deck available for you below so you still get maximum value. https://coachme.global/s/StartUp-Grind-Bejing_Global-Mindset.pdfI’d like to specifically thank everyone at StartUp Grind Beijing for collaborating with us for this truly global experience that got us up in the middle of the night here on the Canadian West Coast, and engaged participants who were ready to experience the event in different time zones while joining us from 4 different continents.This event’s stars who co-created the content, and shared their insights, expertise, and general amazingness, have my special thanks:Tiffany Elsener - Virtual Coach For Conscious Leaders Dana Smith – Creativity CoachKaren Flynn – Entrepreneur & Business CoachHellen Yang  - Leadership & Financial Wellness CoachIf you’re an entrepreneur, founder, or business owner, and want to tackle the many challenges head-on, why not get a coach on your side to support you. For a complimentary 1st coaching chat, simply go to CoachMe.global/book.CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

For this week’s podcast I’ve teamed up with certified Entrepreneur and Success Coach Ingrid Timmermans, CPCC.Ingrid stands for the full potential of her clients. She will collaborate with her clients to get them back into the flow of a thriving entrepreneur business! For Ingrid it’s all about getting her clients excited and energized so their new business and that all important money comes in. During her coaching sessions with struggling or exhausted entrepreneurs, Ingrid focusses on:- helping her clients attract more money by shifting their money mindset- supporting them to make decisions from their intuition, to create a flow in their business- building trust in themselves and their leadership skills and - getting them feeling energised by creating a healthy work-life balanceThis all leads us to today’s episode topic in which Ingrid shares her top 7 tips to be a successful entrepreneur.Key Takeaway Summary from Season 3, Episode 04:We learn how to get out of our own head by changing our mindset, stop procrastinating, and becoming an energized entrepreneur with a thriving business.We get to experience a live visualization that involves Oprah. We also cover Ingrid’s 7 top tips to be a successful entrepreneur – no matter at what stage our business is in.Resources mentioned during the podcast:Book: You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth by Jen SinceroIngrid has shared her top tips in a document, which you can download here: https://coachme.global/podcast-blog/7-tips-successful-entrepreneur-ingrid-timmermans-s03e04So, if any of this resonated with you as an entrepreneur and you’d like a deep dive in these topics to see what’s possible for you, I’m inviting you to book an initial free coaching chat with Ingrid.Book a free initial coaching session with Ingrid Timmermans now at CoachMeVancouver.com/bookQuote: “I cannot wait to share this with everybody… I strongly believe that if you follow these tips ... you'll build yourself up.”CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

Our guest this week is certified Virtual Coach for Conscious Leaders Tiffany Elsener, CPCC.I’m excited to share my conversation and interview with Tiffany Elsener with you today.She coaches awesome ambitious remote workers (both employed or entrepreneurs), so instead of feeling isolated or stuck, they can excel while feeling supported and no longer alone. She really helps them by focusing on stuff that matters and move more quickly through challenges of leadership in this modern world so they can build a wildly thriving career and values-driven life.Gleaning from education and learning through institutions including McGill University, Cornell University, and Graduate Institute for Transformative Learning, Tiffany has shared her approach of inspirational leadership over the last decade of working in operational management roles in events, luxury hospitality and tourism. Tiffany has mastered her coaching craft through becoming a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC).She has touched 7 continents, experienced 30+ countries, worked abroad in 5 countries and learned lessons that come from continually pushing herself outside of her comfort zones.Today, Tiffany takes us on to a journey of Integral Leadership and being the change you wish to see.Key Takeaway Summary from Season 3, Episode 03:We learn about Integral Leadership and discover what role physical intelligence, emotional intelligence, mental, and spiritual intelligence play.We find out how you might apply aspects of Integral Leadership already and how to enhance this type of forward-thinking leadership style for best possible results for you and your team We also cover self-care and self-awareness areas of being a leader, including the importance of simply taking time to ‘be’ instead of constantly having the ‘doing-mode’ onResources mentioned during the podcast:Commonly misattributed quote “Be the change you wish to see in the world”: A quick Google search shows oodles of images of the quote in question. This is a paraphrase from Gandhi's 98 volumes of writings. In Vol. 13, Ch. 153, page 241, published in 1913, the actual text reads: "We but mirror the world. All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our body. If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. […] We need not wait to see what others do.”Dissertation by Tiffany’s Professor, Anne Adams: Education: From Conception To Graduation A Systemic, Integral ApproachIntegral Theory & Spiral Dynamics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integral_theory_(Ken_Wilber)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiral_DynamicsTiffany recommends this book because “What is more integral than active listening and inviting the rich and nuanced perspectives of others?”: Turning to One Another: Simple Conversations to Restore Hope to the Future by Margaret WheatleyWheatley: “I know with all my heart that the only way the world will change is if many more of us step forward, let go of our judgments, become curious about each other, and take the risk to begin a conversation.”Book a free initial coaching session with Tiffany Elsener now at CoachMe.global/bookQuote: “There's this mix of science, and facts... and takes in the complexity of what it's like to be a human.”CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

Our guest this week is certified Executive & Business Coach Karen Flynn, ACC.Thank you for tuning in as I welcome Executive & Business Coach Karen Flynn, who is a high impact coach for expat career professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds, entrepreneurs, and startups.After a successful career in communications for over 20 years in Asia, Karen trained as a coach with CTI in the UK. Following her transition from agency owner to executive coach and her journey from Asia to the UK to Vancouver, Canada, she now works with clients globally to expand their perspectives and to be their confidential sounding board.Karen’s expertise is with reluctant and unfulfilled leaders who she helps to see how powerful their specializations, experience, and efficiency transforms the workplace and businesses, so they adopt a strong narrative in representing themselves and their ambitions.She encourages them to take a meta view of their opportunities and to be brave.Key Takeaway Summary from Season 3, Episode 02:We will find out why some mature employees feel threatened in the workplace and how Covid has amplified thisWe cover some coaching questions to help us unearth what’s really causing fearAnd learn tips to embrace our many years of experience and lead us towards brave actionOh, and we get to hear about Karen’s book ‘Go Beyond Resilience: Find Your Grit”Resources mentioned during the podcast:Book: Go Beyond Resilience: Find Your Grit by Coach KBook: Forget the Pecking Order at Work by Margaret HeffernanBook a free initial coaching session with Karen Flynn now at CoachMe.global/bookQuote: “Businesses wouldn't be able to run without experienced people… It's really easy to forget just how much value we bring to the workplace.”CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

Our guest this week is certified Mindset & Leadership Coach Chris Ho, COC.It’s wonderful to have you with us as I welcome Mindset and Leadership Coach Chris Ho, who is deeply passionate about helping and supporting others when they feel stuck and need a new mindset or outlook shift in life.Motivated by his own experiences, Chris’ mission is to help inspire, connect and support people with their life's passion and goals.His life experiences have taught him that true happiness and connection happens when people realize their fortunate present moments while focusing on making a positive change for the future.Chris is a Certified Organizational Coach (COC) from the University of British Columbia, and brings 15 + years of experience as a leader, across 4 organizations, to support those looking to navigate a change in their lives. With a background in technology, media and leadership development, his knowledge can shape a variety of conversations.His typical clients include professionals, aspiring leaders, individuals going through a life challenge, and those looking to improve their self-development, outlook, and attitude in life through inner work.Key Takeaway Summary from Season 3, Episode 01:We will find out why you need to lead yourself first before leading others We’ll learn about Authentic Leadership – what it is, what impact it has, what it looks like in real lifeWe also cover why we’d want to be an authentic leader and how do be one, especially during the current pandemicResources mentioned during the podcast:Book: The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way Your Lead Forever by Michael Bungay StanierBook: The Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage by Ryan HolidayBook a free initial coaching session with Chris Ho now at CoachMeVancouver.com/bookQuote: “Being an authentic leader is scary but also freeing and rewarding.”CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

Hello and welcome to the CoachMe Podcast!My name is Nadine Stille, Founder of CoachMe, and your podcast host!I can’t quite believe that it’s Season 3 already and yet – here we are.I’m excited to bring you interviews with our CoachMe Featured coaches that will leave you inspired, challenged, entertained, and supported – wherever you are around the world.And before I tell you what you can expect from this season and why we’d love to have you tune in, I’d like to fill you in on a few changes.The pandemic has, of course, had it’s impact on us too. There are three things that I’d like to mention here:1. For one, we are no longer recording our podcast in a recording studio in person but virtually from our respective homes or locations. This is why you may hear some unusual background noises that you wouldn’t have heard on season 1 and 2.2. As we’re no longer recording in a studio, we are at times also recording our interviews via video. So, if you’re more of a visual person, you’ll be able to check out our recordings on the CoachMe YouTube channel.3. The third point here is something you may already know or have picked up on. We’ve rebranded from CoachMe Vancouver to CoachMe, and gone global. We’ve realized that my current location does not impact where you want to be coached, where you tune in from, or where our coaches are located. We are global and can support you wherever you’re at.With this in mind, here are 3 reasons why I think you’ll love tuning in:1. There will be passionate, qualified, experienced, and supportive coaches who are sharing their knowledge and insights so you can thrive in career and life.2. As usual, there will also be plenty to learn on career, leadership, wellbeing, goal achievement, entrepreneurial topics – to name just few - to help you drive your personal and professional development.3. And of course, we have Coaching Moments for you to identify what works best in your particular situation.Every second Tuesday you can expect a new CoachMe podcast episode that you can listen to via- your preferred podcast host, such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Stitcher and many more,- CoachMe on YouTube,- or our website at www.CoachMe.globalTo not miss out on any of the action and get regular updates and insight, please join our CoachMe Newsletter Community at CoachMe.global/newsletterCan’t wait to bring these podcast interviews to you.Sending you warm, virtual hugs – it’s 2020 after all.Stay curious! NadineCoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

Our guest this week is certified Life, Career & Executive Coach Laks Kutty (CEC).Laks is an empathetic coach who gives her coachees the time and permission to talk, not about others but about themselves to discover answers to questions like:What is it that is holding you back?What do you need to move forward?How can you do that?Laks wants her coacheesto be Seen, Heard, and Understood,to feel the courage to break down barriers, andto be empowered to move forward and realize their potential.It’s all about having real conversations for Laks.And, with this in mind, this week’s podcast episode we’ll be talking about “Are you investing your energy in the right relationships?”Key Takeaway Summary from Season 2, Episode 10We learn about taking charge of relationships that may no longer work for you and what role your mindset plays in this.Laks introduces us to the Community Wheel to assess relationships and talks us through several ways to evaluate if we are indeed investing our energy in the right relationships – may this be colleagues, friends, family, peers, etc. Click below to download your copy of the Community Wheel.Find out what to do when we establish that someone is toxic or no longer worth the time and effort of a relationship.And what to do to when we want to invest in building closer relationships.Questions In A Bag – Find out Emilia’s answers to these random questions:“What’s your superpower?”“Describe yourself in three words.”“Tea, coffee, or hot chocolate?”Make sure you check out the show notes to download your template of the Community Wheel.Book a free initial coaching session with Laks Kutty now at CoachMeVancouver.com/bookQuote: “Make sure we are valued and empowered, and have a supportive network.”CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

In addition to our amazing Featured CoachMe Coaches, we also have guests on the show this season who are experts and topic enthusiasts on specific areas of personal and professional development that will support your growth journey even more.In today’s episode I’m talking with Ariana Fotinakis about the ‘Best Meditation Tips To Calm Your Mind’.Ariana is a Business Consultant for Wellness Professionals, Breathwork Practitioner, and Community Facilitator. After struggling with addiction for over 10 years, she turned her life around by first focusing on her health, and then by focusing on serving others. She now works with women in a variety of capacities from fitness to business, helping them strengthen their connections to their inner guidance systems so they can confidently take action towards big scary goals.Meditation or aspects of it, like visualisations and breathing, are often used for or in-between coaching sessions to calm and centre the mind, and to deepen and focus on a particular experience.I was curious to find out more about the benefits of meditation, best practices, how to get started, and even how to up my meditation game.I’m very grateful Ariana shared all her expertise, experience, and enthusiasm for the topic and even talked us through a meditation.Resources mentioned during the podcast:Headspace AppCalm AppLoving-Kindness (Meta) Meditation - University of California, BerkeleyMantra - 3ho.org ArticleKundalini - huffpost.com ArticleVipassana Meditation - theguardian.com ArticleBody Scan/Mindfulness Meditation - University of California, BerkeleyThe Honest Guys on YouTubeBook: One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way by Robert MaurerChakra Clearing Meditation by The Honest Guys on YouTubeSpirit Guide - huffpost.com ArticleQuotes: “When we can actually start to remove ourselves from that state of stress it allows the body to come back into balance.”“What I am passionate about is the ability that we have to gain compassionate control over of our internal landscapes.”“Meditation is the practice of noticing your thoughts, …it’s not necessarily the goal of achieving this quiet mind or achieving complete stillness inside your head, it is, …learning to focus your attention on something, noticing when your attention wanders, and then bringing it back to whatever you were focussing on, without any judgement.”CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

Today, you’ll get to experience the 2nd of 2 live podcast episodes we recorded as part of our live event “Goal Setting, Feedback, Performance Reviews – How to Succeed in 2020!”.The event featured a total of 5 coaches on 2 panels and a room filled with engaged attendees during 1 afternoon.While we covered Performance Reviews and Feedback in our previous week, in today’s episode you’ll hear from our 2nd panel as we’re talking about “Goal Setting: Take Charge of Your 2020 Success” with our Featured Coaches:Life “Makeover” Coach Betty Lam (CPCC, ACC)Co-Active Life Coach Ingrid TimmermansPersonal Transformation Coach Emilia D’Aversa (CPCC)As well as several audience members of the live event who participated in the interactive Q&A session.Here are some of the things you’ll learn:Why it is important to have a goal in the first place?When goals and New Year’s resolutions don’t work.If goal setting is a seasonal thing.What needs to happen before goal setting?What makes a great goal and what are different approaches?How you know if you are actually ready to take on a particular goal.Several ways to lock in the commitment to achieve your goals, to stay accountable, and get support throughout.Together with Betty, Emilia, and Ingrid, we’ve created a resource document with different Goal Setting approaches for you to try out.The content was part of the Event Playbook available to attendees of the live event. And we refer to it during the recording.Click below to download your complimentary copy of the resource document.Goal Setting DocumentLet’s listen to this week’s episode of the CoachMe Podcast!CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

Today, you’ll get to experience the 1st of 2 live podcast episodes we recorded as part of our live event “Goal Setting, Feedback, Performance Reviews – How to Succeed in 2020!” The event featured a total of 5 coaches on 2 panels and a room filled with engaged attendees during 1 afternoon.In today’s episode you’ll hear from our 1st panel as we’re talking all about “Performance Reviews: Coaching to Give & Get Feedback” with our Featured Coaches:Certified Life, Career & Executive Coach Laks Kutty (CEC)Certified Career and Leadership Coach Debbie Jones (CPCC)Both have longstanding, successful careers as HR Professionals.As well as several audience members of the live event who participated in the interactive Q&A session.Here are some of the things you’ll learn:Why are performance reviews important and what is their purpose?What are some best practices and expectations for performance reviews?What role does the employee and the leader play in this process?How you can prepare for a performance review meeting?What you can do when you hardly see your manager or they don’t seem to care…What to do when you don’t agree with the review?How you can approach your manager to get the feedback that actually helps you.What happens after a performance review?Together with Laks and Debbie, we’ve created a resource document to help you prepare for your reviews and give tips on how to get the most of it.The content was part of the Event Playbook available to attendees of the live event. And we refer to it during the recording.Click below to download your complimentary copy of the resource document.Performance Reviews DocumentWithout further ado, enjoy this episode of the CoachMe Podcast!CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

In addition to our amazing Featured CoachMe Coaches, we also have guests on the show this season who are experts and topic enthusiasts on specific areas of personal and professional development that will support your growth journey even more.In this episode, we warmly welcome our guest Caroline MacGillivray, Local Writer and Wellness Entrepreneur, as we talk about ‘Journaling to Connect to Your Soul, Body, and Spirit’.Caroline MacGillivray is a 5th generation Vancouverite! Curious about her hometown, Caroline has written for local publications about restaurants, spas, tourism, and dating. She produced and hosted Sexy in Vancity at CITR 101.9FM and Save On Radio. Other hats she wears include medical Qi Gong therapist, aerial yoga teacher, and barre and yoga instructor. She has led yoga and journaling work for people who are healing from trauma. She is best known as founder of Beauty Night Society and Co-founder of Qi Day.Journaling is frequently used as a tool between coaching sessions to give the coachee a deeper understanding and learning, and we hope you find the insights and tips about journaling as valuable as we have.Amongst many other points, in this podcast we’ll learn:What journaling is and what's it's used for.What the benefits are of journaling, the different journaling styles, and if you definitely need a pen and paper to journal.How to start journaling if you're a newbie, or to up your game if you've long subscribed to the value of journaling.How to journal to connect with soul, body, and spirit.Resources mentioned during the podcast:Contact details:carolinemacgillivray.com | Instagram @caroline_macgillivray | Twitter @talktocaroline | Facebook carolinemacgillivraywellnessbeautynight.org | Instagram @beautynightsociety | Twitter @beautynight | Facebook BeautyNightSocietyStream of Consciousness JournalingMy Fitness Pal AppTrust within one tenth of a second - psychologicalscience.orgBook - Journaling on Money: The Latte Factor: Why You Don't Have to Be Rich to Live Rich by David Bach & John David MannPsychology of Gender at UBCMaster's (M.A.) in Counselling Psychology - adler.edu10 Yoga 'Commandments', Yamas + Niyamas - yogajournal.comOprah on gratitude journaling - oprah.comBullet Journaling - bulletjournal.comBook: Receiving Love: Transform Your Relationship by Letting Yourself Be Loved by Harville Hendrix Ph.D. & Helen LaKelly Hunt Ph.D.Book: Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples by Harville Hendrix Ph.D. & Helen LaKelly Hunt Ph.D.Book: The 5 Love Languages by Gary ChapmanBook: Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg & Julia CameronBook: Write Yourself Happy: The Art of Positive Journalling by Megan C HayesOpus Art Supplies for scrap books - opusartsupplies.comDollarama for note books - dollarama.comBook: Eat Pray Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia by Elizabeth GilbertBook: The Five Minute Journal: A Happier You in 5 Minutes a Day by Intelligent ChangeQuote: "Your values and what's important to you is going to show up on those pages."CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.

You may remember in my introduction to our CoachMe Podcast Season 2, I mentioned that, in addition to our amazing Featured CoachMe Coaches, we’ll also have guests this season who are experts and topic enthusiasts on specific areas of personal and professional development that will support your growth journey even more.This is the 1st episode where we welcome an expert guest and I’m very pleased to have recorded an interview with David Cory about ‘How to Use Emotional Intelligence to Become a Better Leader’.David Cory is a leadership development trainer, consultant, and Key Note Speaker known for his expertise in applying the concept of emotional intelligence to individual and organizational performance improvement.David founded one of the first companies in North America to focus on the development of leadership based on emotional intelligence. The Emotional Intelligence Training Company celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2018 and certifies more people to use the EQ-i in North America than any other company.In the course of his work, David has been an invited guest of the Sultan of Brunei, worked under armed guard in Nigeria, been kicked out of a restricted area in Saudi Arabia, chased by an elephant in Zambia, and sang for royalty in Malaysia. David’s company completed the design of an emotional intelligence skills development course for an entire nation. This was a first in the world. The course is currently being delivered through a train-the-trainer model to the citizens of Botswana.Amongst many other points, in this podcast we’ll learn:What is Emotional Intelligence and EQ.What 'good' EI looks like in everyday life.Why EI matters and how we can learn to be better at it.How to know how 'good' you are at EI and the EQ-i model.Resources mentioned during the podcast:Contact details: David Cory and The Emotional Intelligence Training CompanyTop 10 Skills needed in the workplace for 2020 according to the World Economic ForumEQ-i 2.0 model of Emotional IntelligenceBook: The Marshmallow Test – Mastering Self-Control by Walter MischelStress performance curve as per the Yerkes-Dodson LawThe Serenity PrayerBook: Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D.Positive Psychology by Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D.Book: Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment by Martin E.P. Seligman Ph.D.Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.TED Talk (video) Developing a Growth Mindset by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.Harvard Longevity StudyBook: The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. PosnerBook: The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success by Steven J. Stein and Howard E. BookEmotional Quotient InventoryBook: Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan DavidBook: Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy CuddySelf-Regard ChallengeCo-Active Leadership ProgramQuote: “The goal is to be a better leader or to be a more effective parent or to be better at whatever it is that you wanna do. EQ can help you do that.”CoachMe. Listen. Connect. Thrive.