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Welcome to our 300th episode!! I’m so excited to celebrate this milestone, and I’m appreciative of every single step that brought me to this point. To mark this special moment in time, we are doing something very different: my coach, Rick Tamlyn, is turning the tables to interview me. Join us to see how this conversation unfolds! Show Highlights: What it feels like to reach 300 episodes of the STaR Coach Show What it means to “receive” one’s impact A glimpse into the origin story for the STaR Coach Show How to find consistency and the motivation to keep going Meg’s perspective about the shadow and light moments of putting out the podcast weekly How Meg will celebrate this milestone with an upcoming rebranding in October What’s next for Meg and the STaR Coach Show A brief overview of the upcoming STaR Coach Show membership site Where Meg’s inspiration and positivity come from What Meg envisions if there were to be a 1000th episode Parting words from Meg about the beauty of coaching Resources: Join the STaR Coach Masterclass: The 6 C’s of Your Coaching Masterplan:http://www.starcoachshow.com/register/ ( www.starcoachshow.com/register/)    To join the Fall Mentor Program with Meg, visithttp://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor ( www.starcoachshow.com/mentor).    Visit myhttps://www.starcoachshow.com ( website) for your FREE download: What I Know Now, That I Wish I Had Known When I First Started Coaching.

We all know that part of having a successful business is selling, but most of us cringe at the sound of the word “sales.” Today’s show will teach you how to embrace the reality of selling, including getting past the mindset issues that some of us have around selling ourselves and our services. Come join the conversation to learn more from today’s expert guest! Catherine Brown is the author of How Good Humans Sell: The Proven Path to B2B Sales Success. As a veteran of 25+ years of B2B (business to business) selling, she understands what it means to build a business during challenging times. She launched her first sales consulting firm in 2003, and now runs the sales training firm, Extra Bold Sales, where she coaches others to sell with confidence. Her sales system includes psychology research that gets to the heart of why people don’t sell effectively, and she trains on the reasons people buy. With honesty and transparency, Catherine shares insights about her sales process that take the frustration and worry out of business development, along with how we can apply our coaching methods to our sales.   Show Highlights: How Catherine came to the work she does today Why Catherine wants to help people overcome negative stereotypes about selling to get what they want in their businesses How to use “notice and naming” to choose what to believe instead of making up stories Catherine’s advice about how to reconnect with someone without using “just following up” and “just checking in” phraseology Why you want the prospective client to see you as a connector to resources and assets Why we need to have a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset How we need different motivators for different domains in our lives How to have money conversations and make proposals with clients How to ask the right questions to go to a deeper level about what you sell Resources: Connect with Catherine: http://www.extraboldsales.com ( www.extraboldsales.com) orhttp://www.howgoodhumanssell.com ( www.howgoodhumanssell.com) Catherine’s book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Good-Humans-Sell-Success/dp/B095MD3HQK ( How Good Humans Sell) To celebrate our upcoming 300th episode, I’m offering a FREE Masterclass series, The 6 C’s to Your Coaching Master Plan. Register athttp://www.starcoachregister.com ( www.STaRcoachregister.com).   To join the Fall Mentor Program with Meg, visithttp://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor ( www.starcoachshow.com/mentor).    Visit myhttps://www.starcoachshow.com ( website) for your FREE download: What I Know Now, That I Wish I Had Known When I First Started Coaching.  Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)

Leadership is everything! We are taking a closer look at the importance of leadership and how coaching and leadership partner together in transformation. Our focus is on the roles that inquiry and feedback play in transformational leadership.  Dr. William Torbert is a Leadership Professor Emeritus at Boston College. He has spent his career leading, consulting, teaching, and researching. In addition to consulting dozens of companies, not-for-profits, and governmental agencies, Bill has served on numerous boards. Since his retirement from academia in 2008, he continues his leadership work in various capacities. His most recent book is Numbskill In the Theater of Inquiry: Transforming Self, Friends, Organizations, and Social Science. We have a great conversation about his research around leadership and its accompanying thought patterns and behaviors, along with how those influence the way we receive feedback.  Show Highlights: What lights up Bill about the work he does today and his path to get there How Bill was inspired to write Numbskull, a memoir that shares a personal look at his life What we need to understand about developmental transformation for leaders How our action logics come with choices about power How feedback is tied into the transformation of leaders How action logics represent the fundamental ways people think about themselves and the world Why people are sometimes resistant to their early action logics How coaching and feedback play into transformational leadership How we move from level to level as The Expert, The Achiever, The Diplomat, and The Over-Achiever The three loops of feedback and their differences: single-loop, double-loop, and triple-loop Why human nature determines that not everyone will invest in transformational leadership at the same level Resources: Connect with Dr. Torbert through hishttp://www.actioninquiryleadership.com/ ( Website). Find his book on https://amzn.to/3vi23oG (Amazon). To join the Fall Mentor Program with Meg, visithttp://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor ( www.starcoachshow.com/mentor).    Visit myhttps://www.starcoachshow.com ( website) for your FREE download: What I Know Now, That I Wish I Had Known When I First Started Coaching.  Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)

We all need resilience to handle setbacks and adversity in life. Today’s focus is on building that “bounce-back muscle” that enables us to be resilient in the ways we show up in the face of change and grief. Join us to learn more! Teresa Bitner is a Professional Certified Coach who partners with those who have been knocked down by life and are looking to bounce back to live boldly. She’s a speaker and author whose specialization is resiliency, change, and loss. Building resiliency and learning steps for surviving and thriving in the midst of constant change distinguish those who live boldly from those who live life in fear. Teresa is the author of Soul Love: How A Dog Taught Me to Breathe Again. She is passionate about giving back, as evidenced by her volunteer work with the ICF Austin chapter. She is a former board member and Community Outreach Director, and she serves on the Advisory Council. Through Women for Change and Stand Beside Them, Teresa provides pro bono coaching for women in poverty and veterans and their spouses. In today’s conversation, Teresa openly shares her personal grief journey and why she loves working with people around resiliency. Show Highlights: How Teresa has built resiliency since her difficult childhood days and into adulthood when she suddenly found herself a widow and single mom Top resiliency traits that Teresa recognized in herself: having goals about what you need to do and being willing to accept help when you need it What resiliency means to Teresa: “To be able to withstand and recover quickly from difficult conditions” Why it’s possible to build resiliency if it doesn’t come to you naturally How Teresa assesses someone’s resiliency, beginning with your beliefs about change Characteristics of resiliency: Looking at change as an opportunity. Accepting change as a part of life. Being a constant learner about life. Being flexible. Having a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset. How to approach a coaching client in dealing with change by identifying the angst, the facts, and what they CAN control How to ask the right questions about the changes a client is experiencing and point them to the best resources Considerations in coaching people toward resiliency: Acknowledge and celebrate their accomplishments so far. Help them begin a gratitude practice. Key takeaways from Teresa: Remember that there are different levels of resiliency. Take your resiliency pulse. Plan–and take action on your plan for resiliency.  How Teresa’s book, Soul Love: How a Dog Taught Me to Breathe Again, which tells her visceral story of grief, hope, and resiliency Resources: Connect with Teresa:https://www.boldfulfilledlifecoach.com/ ( Website),https://www.facebook.com/boldfulfilledlifecoach/ ( Facebook), andhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/teresabitner ( LinkedIn). Check out Teresa’s https://starcoachshow.com/coaching-questions-for-resiliency/ (FREE giveaway )for STaR Coach Show listeners:  Visit Teresa’shttps://www.boldfulfilledlifecoach.com/ ( Website) for lots of FREE resources and to buy her book, Soul Love: How A Dog Taught Me to Breathe Again! To join the Fall Mentor Program with Meg, visithttp://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor ( www.starcoachshow.com/mentor).    Visit myhttps://www.starcoachshow.com ( website) for your FREE download: What I Know Now, That I Wish I Had Known When I First Started Coaching.  Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)

Today’s show is all about business success. We are weaving thoughts about success concerning freedom in your life, which can make all the difference in creating the life you want. The foundation for the freedom you crave is a financial plan that works, and my guest today has the answers for you. Join us to learn more! Brian Bogaert is the owner of Next Level Success Coaching. Brian is absolutely passionate about the value of freedom because working for years in corporate America brought him a lack of freedom that “crushed his soul.” He loves helping people reach their financial goals, and he’s totally dedicated to education and empowerment to help people reach the next level of success. In today’s conversation, we’ll look at ways to empower ourselves in creating a financial plan for freedom that allows us to step into our work in the fullest way and not be cut off at the knees when things like global pandemics occur. We want to engage in work that lights us up, but we need a plan in place that opens us up for financial freedom. Brian shares his expertise, mindset, and practical tips to create your financial freedom plan!  Show Highlights: What led Brian to the work he does today What it means to “build a financial plan for freedom” How your goals and commitments play into your financial plan Why Brian’s work with any client begins with their financial mindset Why the entrepreneurial world can still be a prison for some people How to identify things in your business that give you leverage Why managing cash flow is the biggest challenge for entrepreneurs AND large companies Why gross revenue is NOT the best indicator of financial success Why venturing into entrepreneurship doesn’t have to burn the bridges behind you  Why a savings cushion is essential in launching a new business because you don’t have to operate with a scarcity mindset Why investing is a crucial element for your financial freedom plan; the time to start is TODAY! Resources: Connect with Meg Find out more about my mentor coaching program:  http://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor (STaR Coach Show: Mentor) Check out my free resources for you regarding your coaching certification hours: http://www.starcoachshow.com/credential ( www.STaRcoachshow.com/credential)    http://www.starcoachshow.com/ (STaR Coach Show)  Visit myhttps://www.starcoachshow.com ( website) for your FREE download: What I Know Now, That I Wish I Had Known When I First Started Coac Connect with Brian Connect with Brian and schedule a FREE Success Snapshot call through hishttps://www.nlscoaching.com ( Website),https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Consulting-agency/Next-Level-Success-Coaching-694992373930541/ ( Facebook), orhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbogaert/ ( LinkedIn) Find out more about Next Level’shttps://www.nlscoaching.com/cert-program/ ( Certified Secure Investor Program). Books Mentioned: https://amzn.to/3bXifom (Rich Dad Poor )Dad by Robert Kiyosaki https://amzn.to/3uGF46c (Cash Flow Quadrant )by Robert Kiyosaki Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)

How can you engage with a coaching client who is caught in a place of ambivalence about making changes? In addition to the coaching space, this topic is relevant in the workplace both in the employer/employee relationship and in coworker relationships. We are taking a deep dive in this solo episode about how we partner with our clients to help them move past ambivalence. We’ll talk about how our human nature sets us up for a battle with ambivalence, why this is important in the coaching arena, and what we can do as a coach in this space. Join us for a closer look! Show Highlights: How ambivalence is manifested through conflicting reactions, beliefs, and feelings  Why Motivational Interviewing (from the work of William Miller and Steven Rollnick) is the most helpful framework I’ve found for engaging with ambivalence How Motivational Interviewing initially was developed to help those with addictive disorders–but has great coaching applications! How you can learn much more about Motivational Interviewing through various resources that are readily available  Why the coaching process, at its essence, is all about CHANGE! Why most people respond to change with ambivalence and resistance because our equilibrium is impacted Why it’s important to notice how a client’s habits are engaging or resisting change How a coach should listen for “change talk” from the client but not push for change Four categories of change talk (and what to listen for in the client’s language): Recognizing the disadvantages of the status quo Recognizing the advantages of change Expressing optimism about change Expressing intention to change How to use OARS: open-ended questions, affirmation, reflection, and summarization The value of using open-ended questions with the client to elicit and evoke awareness Suggestions for evoking methods to get the client to see what you want them to see and imagine future possibilities Examples of statements of affirmation to use with clients to help them feel heard How to use reflective listening to help the client clarify what they mean to say How to use summarization to highlight the reasons for change and emphasize the client’s commitment to change Why we need to understand that ambivalence is part of human nature Resources:   If you are interested in doing mentoring with Meg, visithttp://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor ( www.starcoachshow.com/mentor) Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)

Today’s show focuses on a very important aspect of life: our habits. Are your habits working FOR you or AGAINST you? Our habits can influence our confidence level, and confidence is essential in the way we engage with others in the coaching profession. Join us to learn more! Dr. Jon Finn wrote his best-selling book, The Habit Mechanic: Fine-Tune Your Brain and Supercharge How You Live, Work, and Lead because his life’s mission is to help people be their best in the challenging modern world. His book has been proven to change lives! People have called it “a manual for life” and “a toolkit for success.” With over 30 self-improvement tools, it’s like three books in one!  Dr. Jon Finn founded the award-winning Tougher Minds consultancy and has three psychology-related degrees, including a Ph.D. He has worked in performance psychology, resilience, and leadership science for over 20 years. Tougher Minds uses cutting-edge insights from psychology, behavioral science, neuroscience, and world champions to help organizations develop “Habit Mechanics” and “Chief Habit Mechanics” made of resilient people, outstanding leaders, and world-class teams. Having trained and coached over 10,000 people, Dr. Finn and his colleagues work with global businesses, high-growth startups, individuals, elite athletes, coaches and teams, leading educational institutes, families, the UK government, and think tanks.  Show Highlights: How his life’s path led Dr. Finn to the work he does today through a sports career What’s missing when we only focus on our knowledge and skills Why we should be aware of our habits instead of letting our brain do its mindless thinking How our habits impact our confidence, which is made up of two parts: esteem (the belief) and efficacy(the evidence) How to use Dr. Finn’s “Igloo of Confidence” model to build more robust confidence How the “igloo” helps us do intelligence watching of ourselves by moving from the broad to the specific How Dr. Finn’s “KOSY” (Knowledge, Others, Skills, and You) model covers the areas in which we can build confidence A reflection exercise from Dr. Finn that you can implement today: Ask, “How well did I DO my best to BE my best in achieving my goals yesterday?” What it takes to be a “Habit Mechanic”; more intelligent self-watching and planning Resources: Connect with Dr. Finn: https://www.tougherminds.co.uk/ ( Website),http://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jon-finn ( LinkedIn),https://geni.us/TheHabitMechanic ( Book) Check out my free resources for you regarding your coaching certification hours: http://www.starcoachshow.com/credential ( www.STaRcoachshow.com/credential)    Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)

As we focus on doing more, creating more, and earning more, we lose sight of THE most important thing: self-care. Physically and mentally, our health and well-being are critically important to our satisfaction and success–so why do we often ignore self-care? Self-care practices can run the gamut from luxurious indulgences to very simple breathwork and hydration; ultimately, we want to be our best so we can bring our best to our clients. Join us to learn more from today’s guest! Dr. Stan Ward knows that the world needs leaders committed to relationships and results. He also knows that creating harmony and productivity is easier said than done. As founder and principal at Influence Coaching, LLC, Dr. Ward partners with leaders to reduce unnecessary conflict, beat burnout, and create sustainable positive change so that they can succeed personally and professionally. Dr. Ward’s clients experience transformation within three months of starting their work with him, and they report lasting results long after they complete his six-month coaching program. Besides his work as a coach and his experience as a professor and administrator in higher education, he is also the author of How to Beat Burnout for Yourself, Your Family, and Your Team, and the co-editor of Ethical Leadership: A Primer. In today’s episode, Stan explains how to face forward into life’s stressors and demands and why we cannot ignore self-care. He shares transparently about his personal experiences when burning the candle at both ends and how he helps clients transform and see long-lasting results through his work to combat burnout. Stan is truly one of my most favorite people, and I’m thrilled to introduce him to our audience today! Show Highlights: How Stan came to the work he does today Why Stan wrote his book on burnout to clarify the concept and educate people about the need for self-care Why self-care is much more than a “having a spa day,” but is really what you do to keep your engine running to show up for the people around you How Stan experienced severe intestinal blockages that sent him to the Mayo Clinic–and his eyes were opened to his failures in stress management in life How Stan gained a new appreciation and awareness of the mind-body connection—and applies it to his coaching practice today How coaching revolves around putting ourselves in the best place through self-care so that we can partner with clients Why self-care at its essence is a bent toward intentional time for rest, refueling, and hitting the reset button to get out of “fight or flight” stress How reflection practices help you learn to rest, digest, heal, and reset Why there is great benefit in even small moments of exercise and “positive intelligence repetitions” (See Resources for Dr. Stan’s ideas for 5-minute, 2-minute, and 1-minute practices.) Stan’s formula for recognizing burnout through your energy boosters and energy drainers How to “fail forward” and reframe something that didn’t work well Resources: Connect with Dr. Stan through hishttps://www.coachingforinfluence.com ( Website),https://www.facebook.com/coachingforinfluence ( Facebook),https://twitter.com/stanleyjward ( Twitter), andhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stanleyjward ( LinkedIn). Find Dr. Stan’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Beat-Burnout-Yourself-Family/dp/173439370X ( How to Beat Burnout for Yourself, Your Family, and Your Team) “https://www.coachingforinfluence.com/blog/what-to-do-when-your-smartwatch-reminds-you-to-move (What To Do When Your Smartwatch Reminds You to Move or Breathe") provides some 5-minute, 2-minute, and 1-minute movement options. This video from the Center for Creative Leadership will provide the basic concepts about the difference between stress and pressure, as discussed in this episode.https://youtu.be/IxD4IgmROds ( https://youtu.be/IxD4IgmROds) Learn more about the All Texas Conference and Retreat, since that is how

Today, we will be diving into some things that the global organization, The International Coaching Federation, is doing to grow the industry and change with the times as it meets the needs of a diverse world.  I am delighted to have Anik Clemens on the show today to discuss what the ICF has done and is doing to grow the industry globally. Anik joined ICF Global in October 2018 as a Regional Development Manager, then Volunteer Engagement Director, and now Strategic Development Director for North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In this role, her focus is on developing local and regional markets, deepening member and volunteer engagement, developing long-term partnerships, and sustaining healthy chapter communities. Anik has been a coach and ICF member since 2015 and served as a chapter leader for 2 years. Prior to coaching, Anik worked for the federal government as a biologist where she led a fisheries policy team to help conserve our natural resources.  Show Highlights: Anik discusses how she began working with ICF. Anik and Meg tell how important it is to join a local chapter of ICF. ICF has chapters in over 80 countries. Looking through different lenses because of the diversity in ICF ICF is looking forward to see what needs to shift or be updated to be more current, relevant, and inclusive. ICF is looking at how to engage coaches from a younger generation. There are many coaching platforms, and many require coaches to be ICF credentialed. Anik doesn’t think the coaching industry is saturated, so there is still room for you to carve out your space. Meg and Anik talk about the power of coaching and its ripple effect on helping others. Being a part of ICF is belonging to a true community. Resources: Connect with Anik through her via LinkedIn https://coachingfederation.org/professional-coaches/regional-team (International Coaching Federation) Clickhttps://form.jotform.com/ICFforms/interest-form-icf-volunteer ( here) to volunteer. Connect with Meg: Understand re-credentialing requirements and resources free webinar: http://www.starcoachshow.com/credential (www.STaRcoachshow.com/credential) Need Mentor Coaching?  Meg’s last program for 2022:http://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor ( www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor)  Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)

There is SO much noise vying for your attention in the world. The reality is that what works and is right for someone else might not be the best path for you. So, how do you determine what is the best fit for you? Join us for today’s conversation and learn how to break through the noise and find your authentic voice. Sara Sabin transitioned from corporate life to full-time entrepreneurship, which is a popular path for many coaches. She founded two start-up companies and built a multi-six-figure coaching practice, working with successful leaders and entrepreneurs of high-growth, seven-figure businesses. Sara writes regularly for The Fast Company and Entrepreneur Magazine as part of her Leadership Network. She built her business through trial and error without throwing money to ads or being ever-present on every social media platform, learning that simplicity and a “less is more” approach leads to success. Today, Sara helps other coaches and consultants build their businesses through a personalized version of her proven roadmap to success by helping them select 2-3 core, relevant strategies that help them soar. She loves helping others build high-value coaching practices in simple and cost-effective ways with the clients they love.  Show Highlights: How Sara’s winding path led her to where she is today in transformational coaching How to filter through the noise to hear your own voice: Ask yourself why you are doing what you are doing. Determine whether or not what you are doing is bringing the results you want. Learn to build your strategy around your talents and reach out proactively to your target audience. How to get clarity about where your target audience “hangs out” How to get in front of your ideal clients by giving them a taste of your value How to decide between short-term vs. long-term marketing for your business How to use short-term strategies, like personal reach-outs, etc.  How to use long-term strategies, like writing for corporations, etc.  How to let go of the traps that can sabotage you for years Why you must be your authentic self in your connections  Parting thoughts from Sara for coaches: “There is no ONE way of doing things. Your roadmap to success should be personalized for your strengths. That’s where the magic happens.” Resources: Connect with Sara through herhttps://sarasabin.com/ ( website),https://sarasabin.com/business-accelerator-program/ ( program),https://www.facebook.com/sarasabinbusinesssuccesscoach ( Facebook),https://twitter.com/sarasabin1 ( Twitter), andhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/sara-c-sabin-coach ( LinkedIn).  Get her FREE guide, “6 Myths About Building a Six-Figure Coaching Business (and what to do instead!).” Learn more about my mentor coaching program: http://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor ( www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor)   This is your last chance to enroll for 2022 as there are only a few spots left! Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)

One of the most important parts of the coaching business can also be daunting and frustrating. We are talking about those discovery calls, or consultations, that we have with prospective clients. How do we create an environment that invites the prospect in, while realizing that every prospect is not going to be an ideal fit for us? We are covering it all in today’s show, from the preparation of the call to the follow-up. Join me to learn more! Show Highlights: The purpose of the discovery call: What are you seeking to accomplish? The basics of the discovery call: Make the offer and let people know that a call is available. Use a digital calendar with reminders so they can sign up right away. Keep your exploratory questionnaire short and concise. (Don’t overwhelm the prospect by asking for a lot of personal information.) Be very clear about how the call will unfold. Change your mindset! Remember that the ultimate goal is NOT to sign up every prospect, but to enroll those that are the best fit for your coaching. Use the discovery call to excite the prospect about the results you can bring to them. Inside the call, Be warm and welcoming to put them at ease. You, the coach, should set the agenda for the call and let them know what to expect. Stay in a place of curiosity and ask meaningful questions. (Listen to hear my examples.) Set clear and realistic expectations for the changes they want to make. Focus on what the client wants and the results you can bring. Help them see the possibilities! Be clear about your methodology so the prospect is not confused. Lay out your packages and pricing unapologetically—and stop talking. Be honest if they aren’t a good fit for you, and refer them to someone else. The follow-up to the call: Use a questionnaire to assess their clarity. Send an email within 24 hours and offer a resource, like your Facebook group, article, podcast episode, downloadable lead magnet, etc.  Resources: Learn more about my mentor coaching program: http://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor ( www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor)  Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)

There are many different specialties and focuses in the coaching field. My guest today does intriguing work in the neurodiversity field, working with gifted people and those diagnosed with ADHD, autism, and more. Join us to open up your mind to all the different areas of life in which coaches can touch and help people. Dr. Tracy Winter is a neurodiversity coach who has coached up and down the career ladder from individual contributors to vice-presidents, and she has worked in industries such as technology, government, academia, and health care. Each client she meets has a unique brain that deserves its own unique approach, and she partners with her clients to use their strengths to reach the outcomes they desire. Tracy trains new ADHD coaches and is a mentor coach for students at the International ADHD Coach Training Center. She also facilitates leadership development training with organizations such as Tesla and Acxiom and has been an adjunct professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Tracy earned her Ph.D. in Human Development, her MA in Human and Organization Systems, and her Evidence-Based Coaching Certificate from Fielding Graduate University. Her dissertation focused on the social-emotional needs of highly gifted adults. She serves as president of the Austin chapter of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and holds an ICF credential as a Professional Certified Coach. She has the unique ability to jump rope tap dance! Show Highlights: What led Tracy into this work and lights her up about what she does What Tracy learned through her dissertation topic: self-concept development in gifted adults What it’s like to coach neurodiverse people who might not “fit” into where the world puts them How part of the coaching challenge is to get neurodiverse people to accept themselves in their different-ness How Tracy works with coaches to be “ADHD aware” in order to help those who feel big and deep emotions and sensitivities How Tracy has fun with her clients in working and making connections with them How the world is missing out on what neurodiverse people can bring to the world when we don’t give them a safe space to share their energy and ideas How Tracy helps her clients get rid of the “mental clutter” Tracy’s advice about how leaders can help neurodivergent people on their teams and in their organizations: Focus on their strengths. Consider increasing points of accessibility in the interview process.  Be watchful and aware of what people need. Ask them! Connect with Tracy https://www.nerdcoa.ch/ ( www.nerdcoa.ch) Email - tracy@nerdcoach.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-winter ( LinkedIn) Connect with Meg http://www.starcoachshow.com (www.STaRcoachshow.com )  Find out more about my mentor coaching program: http://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor ( www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor)  ***If you need help with your coaching certification, you can earn up to 22.5 core competency credits through thehttps://www.essenceofmasterysummit.com/ ( Essence of Mastery Summit). Use the coupon code “Meg” to take advantage of the $397 discounted price for STaR Coach Show listeners! Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)

Everything about your coaching boils down to methodology, which encompasses the How, What, and Why of your coaching purpose and vision. My guest today is a true pioneer in the coaching industry, and she has dedicated her life to raising visibility around coaching and helping coaches be successful. Join us to hear her wisdom around coaching methodology! Laura Berman Fortgang’s professional life is anchored by her international reputation as a pioneer and 27-plus-year veteran in the personal coaching field. She is also the best-selling author of five books and a sought-after speaker who has made TV appearances on Oprah and every national morning show. Her TEDx Talk has over 1.7 million views, and her books have been staples in my library and coaching resources for many years. Laura has addressed public and corporate audiences in many parts of the world on topics like reinvention and career satisfaction and change. She has brought coaching to diverse clients ranging from homemakers, celebrities, and Fortune 500 companies to NASA and the Army Corps of Engineers. Laura is best known for her unique career transition “Now What?” methodology and is currently launching her legacy project, The  A-List Coach Business Mentoring Program to train coaches to grow their impact and income. Whether you are a brand new coach or a seasoned veteran in the coaching field, you don’t want to miss what Laura has to say! Show Highlights: Highlights in Laura’s coaching journey and what lights her up about her work today Why Laura’s focus is on training and helping coaches be successful in their methodology How your methodology communicates to others that you have expertise and bring results Why coaches shouldn’t narrow their niche too early in their careers (“Coach as many people as you can!) Why a coach should describe their profession in terms of the pain points and needs of the people they serve Why the coach’s greatest tool is the power of observation–and how to use this tool Why one of Laura’s tenets is “No one should suffer to make a living,” which is based on what she saw in her father’s career Why Laura wrote her third book, Now What?, to outline her methodology Why Laura’s methodology revolves around coaching more people, observing your process, creating content, and building your reputation through results Hear Laura’s take on the “chicken or the egg” question of what comes first–and her personal story of finding widespread success How you can stand out as a coach by showing up 100% of the time, getting results, not being shy, and knowing what it is that you do How to be clear about your methodology in consultations and pinpoint a result that will occur Resources: Connect with Laura: http://www.thealistcoach.com ( www.thealistcoach.com),http://www.nowwhatcoaching.com ( www.nowwhatcoaching.com), andhttp://www.laurabermanfortgang.com ( www.laurabermanfortgang.com)   Find Laura onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabermanfortgang?trk=public_profile_browsemap ( LinkedIn) andhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/250652099970950 ( Facebook Group for Coaches). Get Laura’s FREE downloadable resources: https://laurabermanfortgang.com/5-steps-to-a-coaching-consultation/ ( 5 Steps to a Coaching Consultation) andhttps://www.thealistcoach.com/six-steps/ ( Six Steps to Go From Practitioner to Sensational Brand) Connect with Meg:http://www.starcoachshow.com ( www.STaRcoachshow.com)   Find out more about my mentor coaching program:  http://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor (www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor)  ***If you need help with your coaching certification, you can earn up to 22.5 core competency credits through thehttps://www.essenceofmasterysummit.com/ ( Essence of Mastery Summit). Use the coupon code “Meg” to take advantage of the $397 discounted price for STaR Coach Show listeners! Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your...

I am incredibly excited today to be speaking with Donna Zajonc, Director of Coaching for The Center for The Empowerment Dynamic. Today’s episode is packed with so much helpful information, including tips and tools, that are very much needed by coaches in order to improve and grow. Donna has a new book out entitled, Who Do You Want to Be on the Way to What You Want? Coaching with the Empowerment Dynamic. I am so fortunate to be able to have Donna on today’s episode to share some of the many wonderful resources from her book. As many of you may remember, Donna was on the show previously in https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/96dac2cc-fd2b-421b-aed1-887c2ab6ff38/ep42donnazajonc.mp3 (Episode 42) and again, in https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/af966b6e-cc8c-4934-a9f0-eaa9e99bf053/ep44donnazajonc.mp3 (Episode 44). If you missed her, please take time to listen to those episodes as well.   Show Highlights: Donna shares what she’s been up to lately including working full-time in coach training, education, and writing about The Empowerment Dynamic. Showing up for your clients is something Donna speaks about in her book, Who Do You Want to Be on the Way to What You Want? Coaching with the Empowerment Dynamic. Donna shares how we can/should activate our inner observer to self-observe during the moment in order to better serve our clients. Donna shares that by practicing, “I can create what I want in this moment, I can learn to be a challenger, and I can learn to coach” we are using 3 important rules of The Empowerment Dynamic. Meg encourages each of us to tap into ourselves, as coaches, in order to learn what triggers us. Notice and name it, along with having self-compassion are two important tools coaches should have in their toolboxes and are discussed by Sophia and RJ, two characters in Donna’s book. Being real and authentic, according to Donna, can be transformative. True inquiry is inquiring into the not knowing space, according to Donna. Tell 3 Stories, is a technique coaches can use with clients to enable them to broaden their perspectives. Donna uses this as an example with characters in her book. Donna says we can all learn a lesson from Sophia, a character in her book, when she is finally able to make friends with herself. Meg and Donna agree that becoming the most enlightened and best coaches we can be is paramount. Resources: Connect with Donna: Website -  https://www.theempowermentdynamic.com/ (The Center for The Empowerment Dynamic) Email - Donna@http://www.powerofted.com/ (www.powerofted.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-zajonc-mcc-612455/ (Linkedin) Donna’s Book: https://amzn.to/3M4TkMW (Who Do You Want to Be on the Way to What You Want? Coaching with the Empowerment Dynamic) Connect with Meg: http://www.starcoachshow.com (www.STaRcoachshow.com)   Find out more about my mentor coaching program: http://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor ( www.STaRcoachshow.com/mentor)   Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)

If you desire a soul-led business, today’s episode will be valuable to you as a coach, along with what you’ll learn about engaging with your clients. Here at the STaR Coach Show, we are all about getting on the right path and moving in the right direction to create the clarity we want in our lives and businesses. Join us to learn more! Taryn Watts is a Professional Certified Coach and founder of the Mind Rebel Academy, where she helps train and support world-class coaches around the globe to step into their life’s work. She created the revolutionary Mind Rebel Method, a simple yet powerful self-discovery framework that is transforming the way people coach, lead and connect internationally. With Taryn, coaching isn’t about giving advice, but it’s about helping others find their deepest truth within themselves. Taryn’s work is heart- and soul-centered, and you’ll be inspired by her calm, beautiful spirit and her wisdom. Show Highlights: ● A look at Taryn’s journey, where motherhood and coaching became perfectly intertwined ● How Taryn learned to access her wiser self and inner wisdom ● The Four Steps of Taryn’s Mind Rebel Coaching Plan: ○ Vision–Get REALLY clear about what you want for your business. ■ “Dream big. Your vision should feel like a stretch.” ■ “The potency of your vision is found in the WHY of the things.” ■ Write out your vision statement as if it is happening TODAY. ■ Read your vision EVERY DAY to defeat your “Rebel Mind.” ○ Milestones–Create the path from where you are today to where you want to be. ■ Plot out 1-3 “pins” on the map of your path; these can change as you progress. ■ “Be flexible to adjust your pins as you move closer to your goal.” ○ Choices–Who are you being, and how are you showing up in the world inside your vision? ■ Identify 1-3 affirming statements about how you are showing up in the world. ■ Your choices discern between the voice of your inner wisdom and all the other voices in your head. ■ “You WILL get off the path at times, but getting back on your path is only one choice away.” ○ Next Steps–Based on the first three steps, prioritize 1-3 next steps that are right in front of you. ■ As you progress, you’ll have more information and “pieces of the puzzle” to make your next three steps. ■ Be open and responsive to new opportunities that come your way. ● Why your still, small voice inside already knows the way–so orient yourself inward Resources: Connect with Taryn: https://www.instagram.com/the_mind_rebel_academy/?hl=en (Instagram) and https://www.facebook.com/the.mind.rebel.academy (Facebook) Find info about the FREE 3 Steps to Alignment Masterclass:  http://www.themindrebel.com (The Mind Rebel)   Connect with Meg: http://www.starcoachshow.com (STaR Coach Show)  Find out more about my mentor coaching program:  http://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor (STaR Coach Show: Mentor)  Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)

If you know me, you know that I am all about helping coaches thrive on their journey. Today’s show aligns with that purpose in helping you build a profitable business and create the life you want. Join our conversation to learn more about bringing your best forward with the most significant value for your clients. Amy Yamada trains coaches and service-based entrepreneurs to master the power of deep connections through their words and messaging, high-ticket packages, and sales conversations. Amy has over 20 years experience in marketing, sales, promotions, and broadcast media, and she created her signature Create, Connect, Offer system, which she explains to us today. Her system empowers entrepreneurs to break through all the noise of marketing to deeply understand themselves and connect with their audiences to make a difference. As a result, Amy’s clients have gained clarity in their message, confidence in how they communicate, and increased cash flow in their businesses as they see their big dreams come to life. Show Highlights: What lights Amy up about the work she is doing today to empower coaches Common barriers (and limiting beliefs!) that keep us from offering high-ticket packages How Amy learned to overcome her blocks and limiting beliefs by focusing on the difference she could make for her clients Why Amy decided to create one signature, high-ticket package for a six-month private coaching program at $5K How Amy secured her first high-ticket client–who went on to become a two-year client How Amy tapped into her 93-year-old self through a journaling exercise to tap into herself and focus on gratitude How Amy’s high-ticket packages have progressed over the years to $18-20K Why your high-ticket package doesn’t have to be built perfectly and completely in its beginning How Amy views the work she does with clients in her signature coaching program Details about Amy’s various offerings, including the structure, planning, and purpose of her private, customized VIP Days Why your high-ticket packages have to begin with the premise that you, as a coach, have a deeper calling to serve and have value to offer Resources: Connect with Amy: http://www.amyyamada.com (Amy Yamada) and https://www.facebook.com/groups/HighTicketCoaches/ (Facebook) Connect with Meg: http://www.starcoachshow.com (STaR Coach Show)   Find out more about my mentor coaching program: http://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor (STaR coach Show: Mentor) Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)

Today’s episode carries an important message for our world, especially during this time of the year when many are celebrating in various ways around their religious beliefs. My guest makes the message of love both simple and universal and very relevant to our field. I hope you’ll agree that love is the key to many aspects of the coaching work that we do. Join us to learn more about the truth of love. Juan Lee is a transformational speaker, thought leader, and author of Love Made Simple: A Guide to Inner Peace, Contentment, and Success. Juan used his life lessons to zero in on his work at Clear Journey, a nonprofit that teaches teens and young adults life skills, financial literacy, and attitudes for success in life. He teaches lessons around finance and the message of love as it is used to build connection and humanity to minimize division and opposition. Through his work, Juan found that the things that make us similar as humans are far greater than the things that divide us. His message is one that the world needs to hear! Show Highlights: ● Juan’s journey as he came from feeling unprepared for life after high school and how he found his passion for the work that he does today ● How repeatedly failing a test in Air Force basic training helped Juan learn who he was, identify his authenticity, and develop his perseverance ● How we learn what we gain from each other when we love and give ● How to become clear about “the system” we are in through a mindset shift and a change in attitude ● How Juan learned to ask the right questions, answer them honestly, and make the adjustments ● Why love is a chameleon, conduit, and choice ● How we can maximize every moment to influence humanity for eternity with our investment ● How Juan uses his knowledge and experience at Clear Journey to help others navigate life successfully with the right attitude ● How selflessness allows us to act on the behalf of another to see the bigger picture Resources: Connect with Juan:  http://www.clearjourney.org/ (Clear Journey).  Find Juan’s book at:  http://www.juanleetheauthor.com/ (Juan lee The Author)  Visit https://extra.juanleetheauthor.com/freebie (Juan lee) for Juan’s Free Guide: Three Mistakes We Make that Prevent Us From Living a Happier Life. Find Juan on https://www.facebook.com/juanleeauthor/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/juanleeauthor/?hl=en (Instagram), https://mobile.twitter.com/lovemadesimple (Twitter), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-lee-6077907a (LinkedIn). Connect with Meg: http://www.starcoachshow.com/ (STaR Coach Show)  Find out more about my mentor coaching program:  http://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor (STaRc Cach Show: Mentor) Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)

Today’s solo show is my challenge to you in how you engage with your business and the practice of coaching so you can stand out from the crowd. Coaching is a booming, exciting field, and you need to get your message out to your target audience. Don’t be your best-kept secret! What is uniquely wonderful about you? Let’s talk about how you can own it to the fullest and have a greater impact! In this episode, we discuss the challenges of building a business in the middle of so much noise and competition in this growing field of coaching. I’ll share thoughts about the relationship of marketing and coaching. How do these two aspects of our profession fit together? Supporting today’s overall topic of standing out from the crowd, I’ll cover the key aspects of your differentiators and your philosophy. Your clients don’t pay for coaching, but they pay for the result that comes from partnering with you on their journey. Show Highlights: ● Why building a business is NOT easy ○ The facts: Most new businesses fail within three years, and 82% of coaches fail to succeed as business owners (From Laura Berman Fortgang, coach and author). ○ Coaches love coaching–not marketing and running a business. ○ Creating a thriving business requires time, energy, and vision. ● Three things to do to stand out from the crowd: ○ Build a brand. ○ Create a message that draws people to you. ○ Describe what you do. ● Why your goal is to appeal to your target market—NOT to everyone ● How to use your differentiators, like your failures, successes, life wisdom, motivations, beliefs, and style, to set yourself apart ● How my journaling exercise can help you take a deeper look at your life as an “informant” and how you are uniquely qualified to work with your clients ● How your philosophy embodies your core beliefs about life, your work, and what you bring TO and FOR your clients ● How your differentiators and your philosophy allow you to stand out and become the key to building your brand and sharing your message ○ Sharing your message can be through public speaking; writing books and articles; and showing up on social media, blogs, and podcasts. ● How to make the most of exploratory sessions and consults with potential clients ○ Be bold as you teach and explore with them. ○ Set the stage and clearly show what partnering with you as a coach will look like for them. ● Key takeaways from this episode: ○ Be absolutely clear about who you are and what you believe. This is what makes you stand out from the crowd. ○ Build your brand around your differentiators and philosophy. ○ Carry your unique message into all speaking and marketing opportunities. Resources: Connect with Meg: http://www.starcoachshow.com/ (STaR Coach Show)  Find out more about my mentor coaching program: http://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor (STaR Coach Show) Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)

At every workplace and organization, leadership is crucial. One of the problems is that managers are put into leadership positions without the proper training, and this can lead to disastrous results. Today’s show takes a closer look at leadership, management, and psychological safety. Join us to learn more! Jim Wetrich is the founder and CEO of The Wetrich Group of Companies, which offers a variety of healthcare management advisory services. Those services include management consulting, executive coaching, talent assessment, leadership development, and outplacement. Jim lectures and blogs about leadership and teamwork consistently, and he coaches and mentors executives across many industries. Having led teams on three continents over more than 40 years, Jim has seen great leaders who have thrived and those who have failed. Jim’s first book, Stifled: Where Good Leaders Go Wrong, was released in 2021. Jim shares key leadership principles from his book, how mentor coaching shifted things for him, and how his life has been impacted by his journey into coaching. Show Highlights: ● Jim’s journey into teaching and coaching from a place of mentoring ● Why Jim decided to write his book ● Why managers fail when they aren’t properly coached and mentored ● Why managers need to shift their priorities past the numbers to how people are treated and empowered ● The impact of the coaching lens on Jim’s work to focus on people, not products ● Why Jim--and many other top leaders–see the benefit of hiring a mentor coach ● Why the best leaders keep learning and growing to become better ● The need for psychological safety, where people in companies can speak up without fear and where leaders can admit that they don’t know it all ● Why transparency is an important lost art in many companies today ● Problems that occur within global companies when terms are defined differently around the world Resources: Connect with Jim:  http://www.jimwetrich.com/ (Jim Wetrich), http://www.wetrichgroup.com/ (Wetrich Group), https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgwetrich (LinkedIn) https://www.amazon.com/Stifled-Where-Good-Leaders-Wrong/dp/1637350457 (Stifled: Where Good Leaders Go Wrong by James G. “Big Red” Wetrich) Connect with Meg: If you are interested in Mentor Coaching, check out my spring program:  http://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor (STaR Coach Show). Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)

Today’s show has a message that will resonate with everyone as we each seek to bring our brilliance forward in the world. We are talking about being authentic and connected with your true gifts to bring out your unique energy. Join us to learn more from today’s guest! Eugenia Oganova is a business strategist, personal transformation expert, and messaging energetics coach with over 20 years of experience. She is a self-made millionaire in the personal transformation and business niche and a bestselling author of three books. Having been featured on Fox, NBC, CBS, Market Watch, and over 100 other networks, Eugenia is not your typical business coach. She is clairvoyant and uses her extraordinary abilities to support her clients, in addition to teaching business and marketing strategies. Eugenia specializes in helping conscious coaches and healers create foundational strategies for sustainable $10k+ months and scaling past six figures. She accomplishes this not by having them work harder but by helping them align with their unique soul design and mission. Show Highlights: ● A look at Eugenia’s lifelong journey to the work she does today ● Soul expertise: what is instilled in a person’s very being ● How Eugenia knew she was different from other people–even at age 5 ● How Eugenia helps clients find their energetically correct path ● Why most people are only getting paid for 10% of what they do ● To find your soul expertise, recognize what you are delivering and how you are unique. ● Why you need to “flip everything” in your coaching business to achieve $10k/month and have exactly what you want ● How to tap into what you love through an abundance mindset and true alignment ● Why scaling to a higher income comes through simplification–not making things more complicated ● How Eugenia brings her soul message forward as a service-oriented vision (Vision-based marketing vs. Pain-based marketing) ● Why premium coaching isn’t just about higher income but is based on higher levels of commitment and maturity ● How being clairvoyant helps Eugenia in her work with clients ● Why we need to be better at knowing, imagining, and envisioning what we really want Resources: Connect with Eugenia:  http://www.transcensiongate.com/ (Transcension Gate), https://www.facebook.com/eugenia.oganova (Facebook), https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugeniaoganova (LinkedIn), Check out Eugenia’s FREE webinar, How Conscious Coaches Get To Sustainable $10k Months For Their Soul Work and Find High-Ticket Clients Who Are Ready To Pay Them Over $5k Per Offer:  http://www.soulstrategywebinar.com/ (Soulstrategywebinar.com) Connect with Meg. If you are looking for mentor coaching, the spring program is beginning soon. Find the details at http://www.starcoachshow.com/mentor (STaR Coach Show). Mentioned in this episode: Join the Star Coach Masterclass! Learn the 6 C’s to your Coaching Masterplan. https://starcoachshow.captivate.fm/register (Star Coach Masterclass)