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Guy Winch, internationally renowned psychologist and popular TED speaker, joins our CEO Alex Pascal for a dynamic discussion focusing on the intersection of wellbeing and the workplace and considering what coaches can do to help promote emotional health.Terms like emotional health and mental health are often used interchangeably, but here, Guy explains why they shouldn’t be. He outlines their distinct definitions, reminding us that poor emotional health can have gravely adverse consequences despite the fact that loneliness and heartbreak aren’t medically diagnosable.In his work, Guy often supports clients from the highest echelons of business. This episode allows him to share how he switches between a coaching lens and that of a psychologist, recognizing that many workplace issues have their roots in “personal stuff” - whether that be emotional baggage, individual perceptions, or unconsciously inherited narratives.Many people still believe that emotions should be excluded from the workplace, and Alex asks Guy why he thinks this belief persists as well as what can be done - by coaches and leaders alike - to change it. Reflecting on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Guy explains that the pursuit of self-realization is actually a relatively new phenomenon in our society, meaning our structures haven’t yet evolved to embrace it. Listen in to learn how we can move past an outdated “keep calm and carry on” mentality so that leaders value emotional health as highly as material wealth.

In this episode of Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee, CEO Alex Pascal discusses human development theory and the future of leadership with bestselling author Jeff Hull. During their conversation, Jeff shares his motivation for writing Flex: The Art and Science of Leadership in a Changing World as well as some of the key takeaways from his research process.As a leadership expert, Jeff has informed opinions about the changes that organizations should make to thrive in the modern business world. Listen in to hear him explain why the old school idea of a dominating type A boss is falling out of favor and how this frees up space for more “beta style leaders.” He also talks about how this change could have a positive impact on diversity in leadership.Jeff and Alex also explore the theme of neurodiversity, theorizing about how coaches can help companies move from a model of deficiency and deviation to one that validates and values a wider range of ways of seeing the world. Jeff explains his belief that organizations have to adopt a more inclusive mindset in order to successfully harness untapped talent. Through his work as Executive Director of the Harvard Institute of Coaching and as a faculty member at Harvard Medical School, Jeff has become an authority on self-development. In this episode, he shares some of his concerns about the field: namely, that it’s too individualistic and lacks balance. Check out the whole conversation to hear how he thinks coaches can help contextualize self-development and invest it with greater societal awareness. 

In this episode of Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee, Coaching.com CEO Alex Pascal takes a deep dive into the concept of resilience with international resilience expert Taryn Stejskal. Through her work as the Founder and Chief Resilience Officer of the Resilience Leadership Institute, Taryn helps leaders integrate vulnerability and emotional strength and connection into their professional life. During this conversation, she shares some of her top tips as well as her most fascinating research findings.To discuss resilience, you first have to define it, and Taryn begins by explaining what she deems to be “resilience” and how she has come to this conclusion. She also discusses what resilience is not, which includes debunking the harmful myth of “bouncing back.”Listeners will probably be relieved to discover that resilience isn’t something you need to search for. It’s already inside every person. In this episode, you will find out how resilience can be maximized through the practice of vulnerability.Taryn acknowledges that vulnerability is a scary concept for many people because our brains naturally fear the unknown. She explains how vulnerability can trigger fears of the three Ls: they won’t like me, they won’t love me, and they might leave me. She also shares strategies for overcoming these irrational anxieties.If resilience is the ability to address challenge, change, and complexity, and vulnerability is about creating connection and meaning, then the vast majority of us would surely agree that these are good things to develop. Listen in for practical advice on how to cultivate these qualities in our coaching clients and in our everyday lives.ResourcesTaryn Stejskal: https://www.resilience-leadership.com/Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taryn-marie-stejskal/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTarynMarie/Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtarynmarieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtarynmarie/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWy-FDrXXQnEC7poGI-C1_g?view_as=subscriberBooksThe 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People: Why Some Flourish When Others FoldPodcastFlourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience Podcasthttps://www.resilience-leadership.com/flourish-or-fold-stories-of-resilienceBlog: https://www.resilience-leadership.com/resilience-blog

In this episode of Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee, Coaching.com CEO Alex Pascal welcomes Magda Mook - CEO and Executive Director of the International Coach Federation - as his guest. During their conversation, Magda explains how she came into this role and gives her unique perspective on what the ICF represents in 2022.Having been with the ICF for 17 years, Magda has observed radical changes in the coaching industry. Here, she shares her observations about how executive coaching has moved into the mainstream. She also talks about how 1-to-1 coaching has evolved from a remedial measure to something much more aspirational.The ICF started in 1995, and since then, it’s had to adapt significantly to meet the new needs of the developing coaching industry. On the podcast, Magda explains what the ICF has done to remain relevant - and how it demonstrated a commitment to modernizing even in the midst of the pandemic.Listeners may be surprised to hear Magda say that the ICF was not initially created to create a coaching community. Instead, its objective was to cultivate credibility for the coaching industry. Alex and Magda discuss the current goals of the ICF in this episode, so listen in to access insider insights!For a general health check of the coaching industry including reflections on its past, an evaluation of its current position, and predictions for its future, make sure you check out the full conversation.Resources:Magda Mook: https://coachingfederation.org/SocialsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magdalena-nowicka-mook-644bb74/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magda.mookTwitter: https://twitter.com/Magdunia

In this episode of Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee, Coaching.com CEO Alex Pascal sits down with Ruth Gotian, Chief Learning Officer at Weill Cornell Medicine and the author of The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance.As research for her book, Ruth has spent time studying the highest of high achievers across diverse fields, from Nobel Prize-winning scientists to Olympic athletes. She knows what distinguishes their approach to challenging situations and how they maintain their momentum once they’ve achieved a goal. During this discussion with Alex, she shares the 4 characteristics that she has observed in these hyper-successful people.One of these characteristics is intrinsic motivation, and Ruth also explains how she identifies and fosters this trait in a coaching context. As a coach, Ruth believes that helping her clients connect with their passion is paramount. Here, she explains what a Passion Audit consists of and how she uses this to help her clients reconnect with their objectives and avoid burnout. Another topic that Ruth and Alex analyze in this episode is imposter syndrome, and Ruth isn’t only an expert on this affliction - she’s also a sufferer. Here, she outlines her most successful coping strategies and explains why she believes an episode of imposter syndrome should be considered a sign of success. Listen to this episode of the Coaching.com podcast to find out how saying no to a nuisance responsibility can open up new, lucrative opportunities. You’ll also discover methods that will help clients align their schedules to ensure they’re really practicing their passion. Resources: Ruth Gotian: https://www.ruthgotian.com/SocialsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgotian/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTG7Bo7f5QZ3aaxOxAX5_3QTwitter: https://twitter.com/ruthgotianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthgotian/BooksThe Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business PerformanceHandbook of Research on the Efficacy of Training Programs and Systems in Medical Education (Advances in Medical Education, Research, and Ethics)

In this episode of Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee, Coaching.com CEO Alex Pascal sits down with Dr. David Drake, the Founder of The Moment Institute in Portland, Oregon and a Thought Leader for the Institute of Coaching at Harvard University. Dr. David Drake has used his work to support the transformation of coaching initiatives in 70 organizations, including Dropbox, Google, Logitech, Nike, PWC, and is the creator, author, and teacher of narrative coaching. During this conversation, Alex asks David to demonstrate the concept of Moments of Time in Coaching and the connection it has between happiness and freedom for clients. He talks about the pressures clients face, and the deliberate lack of goal-based thinking narrative coaching focuses on. By giving clients a safe and plentiful space to discuss their narratives and trajectories, David explores how his work centers on giving clients the ability to be true to themselves. Examining that space, Alex and David discuss the profound nature of silence and the possibilities that come with making new choices that incorporate silence instead of being drowned out by the noise of the same decisions every day. With an emphasis on self-regulation, they highlight the value of narrative coaching being based on the rejection of conventional coaching norms.  Through the prioritization of personal development, David worked with larger technology companies on the patterns found within their team dynamics and how deconstructing them piece by piece is integral to their reformation. Silence, or waiting for a response, is essential for that reconfiguration of relationships and relatability.In this context, David explains the readiness of clients implementing change being dependent on the work they are willing to do being primarily outside of coaching sessions. Channeling the experience of a client through their scope and daily life, Alex and David discuss the importance of impact and drive of coaches by illustrating the value in the work clients have ahead of them.  Resources: David Drake: https://www.themomentinstitute.com/SocialsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbdrake/e/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eiBlgWW77IFwMnWujEiPgTwitter: https://twitter.com/NarrativeCoachBooksNarrative Coaching: The Definitive Guide to Bringing New Stories to LifeNarrative coaching: Bringing our new stories to life

In this episode of Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee, Coaching.com CEO Alex Pascal caught up with Des Dearlove, cofounder of Thinkers50. Thinkers50 is the world’s most reliable resource for identifying, ranking and sharing the leading business and management ideas of our age.During their discussion, Alex asks Des to explain the entrepreneurial journey of Thinkers50. Des shares how and why he has made experimentation part of the company’s brand. He also talks about the mission of Thinkers50 - to make a positive difference in the world - and how he and co-founder Stuart went from professional skeptics to people whose job is to differentiate useful nuggets from fool’s gold.Knowing that Thinkers50 has such an idealistic and aspirational mission, Alex and Des discuss how to “walk the talk” and why it seems so hard for leaders to act in alignment with their values. Additionally, they share ideas on how humanity could evolve if people in power lived up to their own standards.Thinkers50 and Coaching.com have recently come together to create a course, High Impact Coaching, and Thinkers50 also recently started ranking coaches who have been identified by the wider coaching community as having an exceptional impact.In this episode, Des shares why he believes coaching is so crucial in sharing ideas with the potential to change the world. Listen in to learn why he calls coaches “honey bees” and how he conceptualizes one-to-one coaching as a conduit that can result in greater organizational and societal change.Links: Des Dearlove: https://thinkers50.com/about/ https://ddeverest.com/SocialsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/des-dearlove-11351017/?originalSubdomain=ukTwitter: https://twitter.com/DDEverestBooks:Thinkers 50 Management: Cutting Edge Thinking to Engage and Motivate Your Employees for SuccessBig Shots: Business the Bill Gates WayThe Unauthorized Guide to Doing Business the Richard Branson Way: 10 Secrets of the World's Greatest Brand BuilderThe Ultimate Book Of Business Thinking Harnessing the Power of the World's Greatest Business Ideas

In this installment of Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee, Coaching.com CEO Alex Pascal discusses adult development theory with  Leadership and Executive Coach Todd Iarussi. In his work with Rhinomind, Todd helps leaders develop agility and adaptability to thrive in a climate of constant change. Todd’s work has been influenced by Buddhist theory, and he is interested in raising the collective consciousness. Here, he explains the qualities that he believes are necessary for society’s evolution. He also talks about his own journey of personal and professional growth.Both Todd and Alex are huge fans of Ken Wilber, and they remember their first encounters with his ideas in this episode. They also share their advice for manifesting these big ideas in everyday life, adopting a lens without becoming consumed by it.One of Todd’s key values is community, and in their conversation, he tells Alex why he believes learning and working amongst peers is the most efficient path to progress. Another topic he touches on is the anxiety people experience while moving to higher stages of development, and how important it is to push yourself from false certainty into a questioning phase.If you’re interested in learning about adult development theory and how assessment tools can be more effectively applied in coaching practice, make sure you listen in!Resources:Todd Iarussihttps://rhinomind.com/SocialsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddiarussi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhinomindFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rhinomind/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhinomind/Rhinomind Coaching Podcasthttps://rhinomind.com/podcast/

In this episode of Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee, Coaching.com CEO Alex Pascal is joined by Heidi Hanna, the Chief Energy Officer of Synergy Brain Fitness, a company providing brain-based health and performance programs to individuals and organizations. Heidi is also a Founding Partner of the Academy for Brain Health and Performance and a Fellow and Advisory Board Member for the American Institute of Stress. During their conversation, Alex and Hanna discuss stress and how we’ve become more conscious of its impact as a result of the pandemic. Hanna explains how stress acts on the same reward pathways in the brain as other addictive substances. She shares why she believes she is addicted to stress as well as the steps that she has taken in her life to manage that addiction. Hanna is a NY Times bestselling author of several books, including The Sharp Solution, Stressaholic, and Recharge. She has written a total of 7 books despite the fact that she never had the intention to write one. Speaking with Alex, Hanna shares her experiences as an author who has published in every way possible. She also goes into detail about her writing process - and explains how she could write a book in a weekend!One of the tools Hanna believes is crucial to forging human connection is humor. In this episode, she gives advice for coaches on how to integrate humor into their practice. The key lies not in being funny but in seeing funny. To hear more practical tips on this topic, make sure you tune into this episode of Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee.Resources: Heidi Hannahttps://heidihanna.com/SocialsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidihanna/Twitter: https://twitter.com/heidihannaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heidihannaphd/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidihannaphd/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeidiHannaBooksWhat's So Funny About Stress: How to Use Healthy Humor to Build Radical ResilienceRecharge: 5 Simple Shifts to Energize Your LifeThe Sharp Solution: A Brain-Based Approach for Optimal PerformanceSharp Simple Strategies to Boost Your BrainpowerStressaholic: 5 Steps to Transform Your Relationship with Stress

In this episode of Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee, Coaching.com CEO Alex Pascal sits down with Laura Gassner Otting, executive coach, media personality, and the author of Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life.You may already recognize Laura as a repeat TED-talker, but through this conversation, you’ll get to know her at a much deeper level. She takes time to talk about her pre-coaching career and her early experiences of the coaching industry as a client. Laura first encountered coaching as she sold her mission-first business, and she tells Alex how a coach helped her stay honest and accountable to her values throughout the process.Together, Laura and Alex also tackle the age-old question of “how hands-on should a leader really be?” They discuss the differences between leadership and management as well as the unique skill sets required to succeed in each. Using the metaphor of composers vs conductors, Laura shares how she learned that the person who created the vision isn’t always the person who should execute it.Laura’s book Limitless is about finding your own path in the face of external expectations, and in this episode, she connects its message to the “Great Resignation” and other post-pandemic phenomena. She also shares her writing process and the real-life experiences that lie behind the book’s philosophy.Need a little energy and inspiration? Since Laura’s focus is on getting her clients and readers “unstuck,” you may find this episode blows the cobwebs away. Listen in now to learn what drives Laura Gassner Otting’s success - and why she doesn’t believe that success equals happiness.Resources: Laura Gassner Otting - https://www.lauragassnerotting.com/SocialsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heylgo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/heylgoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heylgo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heylgo/Books:Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve your Own Path, and Live Your Best LifeThe Mission Driven Handbook: A Resource for Moving from Profit to PurposeChange Your Career: Transitioning to the Nonprofit Sector