The Ultimate Coach Podcast

Have you wondered how the concept of BEING can be applied in the workplace? Wonder no more! Caroline Hughes shares with host Meredith Bell the approach she takes with corporate leaders to help them discover that the way they “show up” impacts their relationships and outcomes. Caroline describes how she creates a “container” that gives her clients the freedom to explore possibilities without feeling pressured.Every idea that Caroline shares can be applied in every area and in every relationship in your life. These are universal principles that will enable you to take a stand for the possibility of greatness in every person you encounter. A truly inspiring and inspired conversation!About the Guest: Caroline Hughes is the Founder and CEO of Conscious Leadership Development, based in Ireland . Caroline became a global director at the age of 39 and held senior executive positions across a range of sectors, delivering large scale transformation. She now works with highly talented senior executives to create compelling visions for their teams and increase their impact and outcomes. Caroline takes a powerful stand at the intersection of leadership and personal development. She believes that organizations are rich academies in which we learn all the skills and capabilities we need to be powerful leaders and human beings.https://www.consciousleaders.ie/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-hughes-coach/ https://www.facebook.com/carolinehughescoach https://www.instagram.com/caroline_consciousleaders/About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBookThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. 

In this episode of the Ultimate Coach podcast, host Ipek Williamson engages in a captivating conversation with Dorothy Martin, a seasoned health strategist, organizational well-being consultant, and behavioral change expert. Dorothy shares her transformative journey from burnout to a renewed understanding of stress and well-being. The catalyst for her transformation was the discovery of Jack Pransky's book, "Somebody Should Have Told Us - Simple Truths for Living Well" which opened a window to the power of thoughts in shaping one's experiences. This awakening marked her recovery from burnout and sparked a profound shift in her life.Dorothy reveals how she turned self-limiting beliefs like "I am unworthy" into empowering declarations like "I am Pure Gold," and how embracing these statements has enriched her personal life and also catalyzed positive changes in her professional journey. The conversation concludes with Dorothy sharing her guiding principle—the transformative impact of her document—and her commitment to creating ripples of peace, love, and joy in the world.About the Guest: Dorothy Martin is a transformative coach and speaker based in the UK. She is the founder of The Powerful Women’s Retreat is the best personal development program for women who want to step into their true power to live impactful, successful, and fulfilling lives. She has over 15 years of experience in the private and public sectors working as a psychologist, public health strategist, organizational wellbeing consultant, and behavioral change expert.She received special recognition from the Mayor of London, for her work for the prestigious London Healthy Workplace Award. The ground-breaking approach to stress she shares shows people how to navigate challenges with less stress, better wellbeing, and more success. She’s worked with hundreds of individuals, teams, and companies preventing burnout and empowering people to thrive even during the most challenging times. She also coaches other coaches to grow impactful, service-based, prosperous practices.www.dorothymartin.comhttps://www.facebook.com/dorothymartincoach/https://www.instagram.com/dorothymartincoach/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothymartincoach/About the Host:A beacon of change and a catalyst for transformation, Ipek Williamson is a multifaceted professional who seamlessly integrates two decades of corporate expertise with a diverse skill set as a coach, mentor, speaker, author, meditation advocate, and teacher.With a passion for guiding individuals through the complexities of modern life, Ipek specializes in helping overwhelmed individuals harness a profound sense of peace and harmony. Her coaching methodology draws inspiration from Core Values, Mental Fitness, and Mind Mastery, allowing her clients to unearth their latent potential. She adeptly navigates them through the turbulent waters of change, enabling them to embrace transformations with unwavering confidence and boundless joy, all on their own terms.https://ipekwilliamsoncoaching.comThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBookThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. 

Tom Lipinski, a performance coach and founder of Everest Performance Coaching, shares his journey of letting go of the quest for perfection. He emphasizes the relief that comes from embracing imperfection and being present in the moment. Tom discusses valuable lessons learned through Landmark Worldwide programs and how they shaped his coaching approach. He explores the kintsugi philosophy, celebrating flaws rather than hiding them, and highlights the power of active listening and curiosity in personal growth. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about authenticity and self-acceptance.

Some of the kindest and most heart-centred people are those who have known suffering, despair, loss and have found their way out of such depths. Dominic London is such a person. He was on a trajectory to end up in prison like his father and today he is a serial entrepreneur and high performance coach, husband and father of 3 beautiful kids. His authenticity, sensitivity and understanding of being makes this real and raw conversation with host Philippe Bartu both relatable and inspiring.  About the Guest: Meet Dom, a serial entrepreneur, certified high-performance coach with a remarkable journey of transformation. Despite facing challenges such as paranoid schizophrenia and agoraphobia, Dom's resilience led him to create the life of his dreams and empower others to do the same.With over 15 years of dedicated study and practice across various coaching styles, Dom possesses a deep understanding of science-backed techniques in personal development. His coaching approach goes beyond expectations, blending proven methodologies and his own experiential knowledge to offer a transformative experience tailored to each individual's unique needs.What sets Dom apart is his profound emphasis on embracing the essence of "Being." By guiding individuals with light-hearted optimism, he helps them unlock their true potential and achieve remarkable personal growth.About the Host:Philippe Bartu is a recovering people-pleasing hotelier that became a stressed-out restaurant owner and survivor of severe burnout in 2008. This led him to become a seeker of deeper meaning and purpose in life. In doing so he had a profound spiritual realisation. He saw that every human being is always ok and perfect. Over the last 8 years, he has led transformational international retreats and coaching programs that have helped hundreds of clients replace stress and anxiety with fun, ease, and play. He is passionate about relationships and is on a mission to create a world with less drama and more fully expressed, authentic human beings.By reading The Ultimate Coach, Philippe deeply saw how we create our future from a place of being limited or being unlimited. Today, he helps his clients transform their relationships with their own limitations and become powerful unlimited creators.www.philippebartu.com The Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBookThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. 

Dr. Jamil Sayegh, an international transformation coach and best-selling author, shares his journey after a life-altering moment at 19 that forever changed his path. He reflects on the hero's journey, discussing how challenges can lead to profound personal growth. Jamil emphasizes the power of authenticity, presence, and the importance of relationships. He also highlights the transformative nature of coaching and community, aiming to inspire others to embrace life enthusiastically and turn obstacles into opportunities for self-love.

In this engaging conversation, Rachel Madorsky—a psychotherapist and best-selling author—shares her profound insights on self-love. She discusses the transformative journey towards embracing self-worth and the vital connection between self-love and authentic relationships. Rachel offers practical tips like journaling and self-generosity to combat negative self-talk. The duo explores how self-forgiveness leads to personal growth and the importance of letting go of guilt for true abundance in life. It's a heartfelt dive into learning to treasure oneself.

What is the performative thing I can do to get the reward I want? Is how Jeff lived for 15 years creating a strong identity of performance based self worth. In 2014, Jeff met Steve Hardison who saw right through him and said. "You’re so damn polished and I don’t care about any of that, I want to see the real you.” Without knowing who he was, Jeff took on what he describes as “the radical act of looking inwards”. In his conversation with host Philippe Bartu, they share stories of the messy humanness of being, the cost of being out of alignment and inauthentic and the courage it really takes to live a life in alignment with your principles and values.About the Guest:Jeff Munn is a recovering overachiever who has been a full time executive coach since he was laid off from his last corporate job in 2016. His corporate career included over 25 years of work as a lawyer, consultant and executive in employee benefits, health care and financial services. He has discovered that the “real work” of being a coach (and human) is being more and more true to himself and his innate capacity to create. His coaching focuses on helping his clients, wherever they are in their journeys, find and come from a more authentic and vulnerable part of themselves as the most fulfilling way to meet their internal and external goals.You can connect with Jeff Munn at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffmunn/http://bit.ly/creatingextraordinarycoacheshttps://www.facebook.com/jeff.munn1https://instagram.com/jeffmunn22About the Host:Philippe Bartu is a recovering people-pleasing hotelier that became a stressed-out restaurant owner and survivor of severe burnout in 2008. This led him to become a seeker of deeper meaning and purpose in life. In doing so he had a profound spiritual realisation. He saw that every human being is always ok and perfect. Over the last 8 years, he has led transformational international retreats and coaching programs that have helped hundreds of clients replace stress and anxiety with fun, ease, and play. He is passionate about relationships and is on a mission to create a world with less drama and more fully expressed, authentic human beings.By reading The Ultimate Coach, Philippe deeply saw how we create our future from a place of being limited or being unlimited. Today, he helps his clients transform their relationships with their own limitations and become powerful unlimited creators.www.philippebartu.com The Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBookThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. 

Rebecca Holt, a Transpersonal Life Coach and mentor, shares her inspiring journey of transformation and healing through music. She discusses how songs became her mantra for resilience, guiding her through childhood trauma and anxiety. The conversation highlights her deep sensitivity as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and her love for poetry as a therapeutic tool. Rebecca emphasizes the power of love and breath in personal growth, aiming to live fully alive and be a beacon of light for others.

If you’d like to know how to deepen your relationship with your spouse or partner, this is a must-listen episode. Husband-and-wife team Kai Jordan and Gabriella Artini share with host Meredith Bell the story of how they found each other and have created an intimate, beautiful relationship that has expanded them individually and as a couple. And now they’re dedicated to showing other couples how they can create this type of Devotional Love.You’re sure to be moved by the raw honesty as they talk about the challenges they faced in the early days of their journey together. Their words will inspire you to reflect on who you are being and what you’re creating in your most intimate relationship. You will emerge from this conversation with greater awareness about who you are and the possibilities that are available to you.About the Guest: Kai Jordan is a holistic healer, transformative coach and relationship mentor. He has conducted over 7000 one-to-one healing and coaching sessions using techniques such as bodytalk, breathwork, energy work, bodywork, sound healing, ontological coaching and 3 principles coaching to bring about emotional, mental and physical healing and transformation for his clients and their relationships.Gabriella Artini graduated from the University of Bologna, Italy with degrees in literature and philosophy with specialization in D.a.m.s. Cinema (Disciplines of art music and show business). She then began her career as an actress where she experienced the integration of expression using her whole body. She went on to study multiple embodiment practices in intimacy and sexuality. She puts it all together to mentor couples in reconnecting emotionally, mentally and physically, first to themselves and then to each other.https://devotionallove.kartra.com/page/devotionallove https://www.facebook.com/devotionalloveproject About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBookThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. 

Discover the profound turning point that reshaped Alok's life, propelling him from being a broke martyr entrepreneur in 2016 with maxed out credit cards who could barely put food on the table for his 4 year old son to becoming founder and CEO of a widely successful impact-driven company creating a powerful force of good in the world.In this captivating conversation with our host, Philippe Bartu, we delve into Alok's profound realization regarding the limiting beliefs surrounding success that had held him captive within the throes of financial hardship. We'll also explore his “war against humility” and his journey of embracing being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), recognizing both himself and others as unique expressions of the divine.About the Guest: Alok Appadurai is the founder and CEO of Uplift Millions, a coaching and training platform that helps people move from solopreneurs to movement-making CEO’s of impact-driven companies that transform people’s lives.He lives in Tucson, AZ with his partner, Caitlin, and his son, Sequoia. Learn more about Alok and his work at www.UpliftMillions.com.About the Host:Philippe Bartu is a recovering people-pleasing hotelier that became a stressed-out restaurant owner and survivor of severe burnout in 2008. This led him to become a seeker of deeper meaning and purpose in life. In doing so he had a profound spiritual realisation. He saw that every human being is always ok and perfect. Over the last 8 years, he has led transformational international retreats and coaching programs that have helped hundreds of clients replace stress and anxiety with fun, ease, and play. He is passionate about relationships and is on a mission to create a world with less drama and more fully expressed, authentic human beings.By reading The Ultimate Coach, Philippe deeply saw how we create our future from a place of being limited or being unlimited. Today, he helps his clients transform their relationships with their own limitations and become powerful unlimited creators.www.philippebartu.com The Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBookThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.