Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee

A conversation with bestselling author and trained futurist Jacob Morgan as he shares his insights on vulnerability in leadership. Author of "Leading With Vulnerability: Unlock your Greatest Superpower to Transform Yourself, your team, and your organization," Jacob brings a unique perspective to the often-misunderstood concept of vulnerability in the workplace. Jacob goes into the nuances of vulnerability, differentiating between mere vulnerability and leading with vulnerability. He stresses that while vulnerability is essential for creating connections and trust, it must be coupled with competence and action to be effective in a leadership role. This distinction is crucial in understanding his approach to leadership – it’s not just about exposing one's weaknesses, but also about demonstrating efforts to overcome them. The episode further explores the implications of this approach in current corporate culture, where Jacob notes a shift in work ethic and employee expectations. He advocates for a balanced perspective that values hard work and accountability, alongside employee well-being and experience. Listeners seeking a deeper understanding of contemporary leadership challenges, especially in the context of vulnerability and work culture, will find Jacob Morgan's insights particularly enlightening. His discussion with Alex offers valuable takeaways for both aspiring and seasoned leaders aiming to navigate the complexities of modern organizational dynamics.

In this insightful podcast, host Alex Pascal talks to Natalie Dattilo, a licensed clinical psychologist and personal wellness advisor. They discuss the symbiotic relationship between action and motivation, Natalie's transition from clinical psychology to coaching, the importance of evidence-based self-care, and the significance of making connections in holistic coaching.

Peter Hawkins, distinguished figure in organizational strategy, leadership, and culture change, discusses his personal journey and the significance of adult development in coaching. He emphasizes the need for coaches to possess a balanced blend of leadership experience, psychological understanding, adult development knowledge, and coaching skills. Hawkins also explores the evolution of leadership and reframing challenges as generous lessons from life. Finally, he discusses the potential of AI in coaching and the need for a transformation in coaching and leadership development.

In this episode of "Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee," host Alex Pascal of Coaching.com speaks with David Goldsmith, a seasoned executive coach and industry innovator with over three decades of experience. Goldsmith, the executive director of Seven Paths Forward and a senior partner at the Goldsmith Group, shares insights on the evolving landscape of coaching, emphasizing the importance of adapting to disruption and helping clients navigate through the complexities of today's world.Goldsmith recounts his serendipitous entry into the coaching world, detailing a pivotal moment with his father and his first client, Mark. This origin story reflects the organic nature of coaching and its profound impact on both the coach and the client. As Goldsmith reflects on the metamorphosis of coaching from an undefined service to a recognized profession, he delves into his pivotal role in establishing Coach U, the International Coach Federation, and his ventures in Japan, highlighting the global reach and acceptance of coaching. His anecdotal journey provides listeners with a comprehensive view of the industry's evolution and his instrumental role in it.The pair also cover the intriguing intersection of coaching and technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). Goldsmith expresses his optimism and enthusiasm for the integration of AI in coaching, recognizing its potential to enhance and complement the coaching experience. He acknowledges the current limitations of AI in nuanced conversations and continuity but foresees a future where AI, equipped with advanced voice recognition and learning capabilities, could offer invaluable support to both coaches and clients.

Alex Pascal interviews Robert Biswas-Diener, an authority on positive psychology and coaching. They discuss good vs great coaches, embracing uncertainty, and biases. Robert shares his unique journey studying happiness in diverse cultures. He explores the psychology of hospitality and his book 'Positive Provocation'. They also remember the late David, a legend in executive coaching.

A conversation with Bebe Hansen, the principal of Presence-Based Coaching. Integrating her extensive family business experience and psychotherapy background, Bebe coaches leaders, teams, and organizations in building leadership skills with presence.In this episode, Bebe shares how a relationship training session opened the door to an epiphany: that it could be possible to combine the consciousness-based approach of therapy with her business experience to help leaders and organizations alike to reach their full potential.Hit play and join Alex and Bebe as they dive into how the pressures of the world around us can pull us outside of ourselves, hindering progress. The key to coming back “into” ourselves? Presence. Listen in as they discuss the concept of presence and its importance, the deep benefits of meditation, and how it all correlates to transformative coaching.

A conversation with Leo Chan, the founder of Abound Innovation Inc, an innovation consultancy and training firm with over 20+ years of experience in innovation and creativity.Leo believes strongly in the power of creativity: an innovator himself, with 55 US patents and over 20 years of experience, he guides organizations like Chick-fil-A to unleash their employees’ potential by transforming them into confident innovators. In this episode, Leo draws on the experiences he has gained through his design degree and as a LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® trainer and facilitator to discuss how innovation can lead to organization-wide transformations.Hit “play” now and listen in as Leo discusses how everybody has the innate ability to become an innovator - for some of us, all that’s needed is a starting point.

A conversation with Morra Aarons-Mele, the host of The Anxious Achiever, a top 10 management podcast exploring links between mental health and leadership. Morra is also the founder of Women Online and the Mission List, an award-winning digital consulting firm and influencer marketing company dedicated to social change, and the author of The Anxious Achiever, Turn Your Biggest Fears Into Your Life. In this episode, Morra and Alex discuss the impact of anxiety in the workplace, and how it can be used as a powerful lever of change.She also shares how her career path, beginning from political consultancy, advocacy campaigns, and non-profit campaigns, led to her dream of helping people manage their mental health at work.Listen to this episode now and discover the role anxiety plays in our workplace behavior, and how we can unconsciously be allowing it to affect the team around us.

A conversation with Wanda Allen, the driving force behind Follow Up Sales Strategies — a platform dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, business owners and sales professionals increase pipelines, improve sales performance and strengthen relationships by developing strong follow up skills.In this episode, Wanda and Alex discuss the art and strategy of following up, and how it’s important for you to remember it comes from a place of service. They also delve into a process called Stay in Touch, also known as relationship management which, according to Wanda, is an area that is neglected by many businesses and sales professionals today.Wanda also shares how her personal career path, that involved managing Small BUsiness Administration departments, made it clear to her that a good follow up strategy is key to overall business success..Hit play now and let this thought-provoking discussion inspire you with its practical, real-world insights on sales challenges, follow-up strategies, and the mindset changes that must take place in order to ensure follow-up success.

Dan Lievens, accomplished entrepreneur and founder of 11 businesses, shares insights on crafting compelling stories for coaches. They discuss the importance of video testimonials, challenges in scaling them, and strategies to overcome. The power of 'why' in communication and the impact of video testimonials are emphasized, along with tips for collecting and using them effectively.