

The Thriving Coaches Podcast
Jamie Smart
Sunday Times bestselling author, keynote speaker and executive coach, Jamie Smart, hosts The Thriving Coaches Podcast. In this show he works with coaches and other transformation professionals (trainers, therapists, consultants etc) to help them break through their limiting beliefs and grow their practices. You'll also hear Jamie coaching people who want to transition from full time employment to something more fulfilling and on-purpose for them. In the process, you'll get to eavesdrop on these powerful sessions and uncover the key insights, realizations and distinctions that you can use to grow your practice, have a bigger impact on your clients and live a life you love. Jamie Smart’s books include the number 1 bestselling CLARITY: Clear Mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results, The Little Book of Clarity and The Profitable Coaches Scorecard: The 10 Multipliers Growing or Slowing Your Professional Practice. His third book, RESULTS: Think Less, Achieve More (foreword by Shaa Wasmund MBE) became a Sunday Times Business Bestseller in December 2016 and his latest book, The Little Book of Results was released in April 2018.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 58min
#131 - Transforming Setbacks into Success
My friend Jonathan Armes at Capital Shift invited me to have a conversation exploring the topic of “Transforming Setbacks into Success” and he’s given me permission to share the full recording with you. We took a deep dive into something that affects us all: how we deal with setbacks in life and work, and what changes when we really understand how our mind works. So whether you're facing a challenge right now or want to support someone who is (friend, client, colleague or loved one), this was created with you in mind. Here’s some of what we covered: - Why obstacles are often just stepping stones—raw material for your transformation. - Why insight beats positive thinking every time (real breakthroughs come from fresh perspectives, not just pushing harder). - How to break free from victimhood, remember who you really are, and move through setbacks with more freedom and flow. Tons of love, Jamie 🚀 Ready to Boost Your Coaching Impact? Take Jamie Smart’s free 12-min assessment to gain clarity, enroll clients, and maximize your impact. https://www.jamiesmart.com/scorecard

Feb 28, 2025 • 10min
#130 - Aligning your Ego with your True Self
Discover how to reconnect with your true self amidst the noise of societal conditioning. Explore the dynamic between your ego and soul, and why the essence of who you are never fades. Learn about a simple shift that aligns your personality with peace and possibility. An illuminating diagram sheds light on the connection between your authentic qualities and ego identity. This enlightening discussion invites listeners to see beyond illusions of brokenness and embrace their inherent divinity.

Feb 21, 2025 • 25min
#129 - Speaking Behind the Mask: Connecting True Self to True Self
On Monday, I hosted a masterclass called Speaking Behind the Mask, and it was incredible to see how much this resonated with people. I’ve decided to share this clip from the recording for anyone who wants to explore how to speak in a way that connects the true self in you to the true self in your audience. Here’s a taste of what you’ll discover in this episode: What “speaking behind the mask” really means - and why it’s so important for a speech to be transformative. The role of the beautiful feeling - and how it can shape the natural flow of your conversation. A shift from pushing content to creating a space where insights unfold - and transformation happens effortlessly. If you’re looking to have deeply impactful conversations and help others reconnect with their inner wisdom, this episode is for you. Tons of love, Jamie ✨ Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday. Subscribe now: JamieSmart.com 🚀 Become a Clarity Coach with Jamie Smart’s flagship program. Explore CCT: JamieSmart.com/CCT

Feb 14, 2025 • 7min
#128 - How to Give a Talk on the Principles
I want to share a brief extract from a recent session of one of my programmes, where I break down the fundamentals of delivering a talk on the principles. It’s a quick, 7-minute clip where I reveal the key elements that transform a presentation or talk into an insight-friendly space - so your message resonates from the heart. Tons of love, Jamie Smart ✨ Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday. Subscribe now: JamieSmart.com 🚀 Become a Clarity Coach with Jamie Smart’s flagship program. Explore CCT: JamieSmart.com/CCT

Jan 31, 2025 • 25min
#127 - COACHING DEMO: Courage, Imposter Syndrome, and Following Your Heart
Dive into a transformative conversation about overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Participants explore the tension between fears and aspirations, revealing how identifying patterns can foster self-trust. The discussion emphasizes the power of courage to confront fears and embrace authenticity. Listeners learn to balance anxiety with intuition, ultimately encouraging personal growth and the pursuit of one's true path. Gain insights on how emotional barriers can be transcended to unlock potential and fulfillment.

Jan 24, 2025 • 9min
#126 - Vision, Purpose, and Goals: What Does Life Want You to Bring Into Being?
This week, I’m sharing a reflection on a topic that’s fascinated me for a long time: vision, purpose, and the question of goals. Once we come into contact with the principles understanding, many of us discover that happiness isn’t tied to achieving goals, and this realization can be incredibly freeing. But sometimes, we risk throwing the baby out with the bathwater, thinking that if life doesn’t need to look a certain way for us to be okay, then goals don’t matter at all. It turns out that (as with most things) there are subtleties at play here. In this session, I explore: Why your dreams, heart’s desires, and creative impulses are a vital expression of life itself. How honoring your purpose and collaborating with life can lead to clarity and direction in surprising ways. A recent breakthrough my team and I had when we reconnected with the wisdom and intelligence within us—and how it’s shaping our work. It turns out that when it comes to the goals that are deeply aligned with who you most truly are and what you’re most inspired to create, there’s a perspective that can be profoundly helpful. That’s what we explore here: I hope it sparks fresh insights into how you approach your own vision, purpose, and goals. Tons of love, Jamie

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Jan 17, 2025 • 11min
#125 - How Do You Know It’s True? Putting the Principles to the Test
Dive into an exploration of innate health and well-being, challenging the skeptics with personal insights. Discover how profound realizations can shift our alignment with reality, offering solutions that lie within ourselves. A compelling coaching story illustrates the transformative power of changing perceptions, and the discussion emphasizes that principles of clarity and resilience stand strong against scrutiny. The journey encourages listeners to test these foundational truths and witness their own insights emerge.

Jan 9, 2025 • 10min
#124 - Get Unstuck and On-Track
You’ve probably heard me say this before: the two most important things a person can realize are: How your experience is created Who you really are During a recent event, “Get Unstuck and On-Track,” I shared how these insights apply directly to breaking free from feeling stuck and moving forward with clarity. Why misunderstandings about where your experience comes from keep you stuck. How reconnecting to who you really are can bring the clarity, freedom, and ease to get back on track. A simple yet powerful formula for unsticking yourself (it’s easier than you might think). If you’ve ever felt like something is holding you back - whether it’s in your work, relationships, or life - this episode will give you a fresh perspective that can make all the difference. Tons of love, Jamie PS - Thanks to Roberto Talarico for organizing this online event!

Jan 3, 2025 • 22min
#123 - COACHING DEMO: The Fact of Connection What Truly Gets In the Way
I hope the new year is off to a wonderful start for you. This week, I’m sharing a coaching demo where Roberto opens up about a challenge many of us face: feeling disconnected in relationships and life. In this session, we explored: Why the experience of connection comes and goes What you can rely on that’s deeper and *always* present How resisting the feeling of disconnection can actually give it power The surprising insight that shifted Roberto’s perspective—and might shift yours, too If you’ve ever felt “out of connection” and judged yourself for it, this clip is a powerful reminder that both connection and disconnection are valuable signals. --- 🚀 Ready to Boost Your Coaching Impact? Take Jamie Smart’s free 12-min assessment to gain clarity, enroll clients, and maximize your impact. https://www.jamiesmart.com/scorecard

Dec 27, 2024 • 25min
#122 - COACHING DEMO: Your Gifts Are Needed: overcoming the fear of sharing your work
This week, I’m sharing a powerful coaching demo from one of my group sessions that explores a challenge so many of us face: bringing our work into the world. In this clip, Tracey—a coach and author—shares her struggle with launching her book. Despite having written it, she feels stuck, held back by doubts like “Does the world need another book?” and fears about what might happen once it’s out there. What unfolded during our conversation reveals something essential for anyone wanting to share their gifts with the world: The connection between our fears and the very gifts we’re called to share. What to align with so you can unlock the energy to move forward. I also share one of my favorite poems that captures the essence of why your work matters. If you’ve ever hesitated to put yourself out there, I think you’ll find this episode relatable—and inspiring. I hope this demo reminds you that the world does need your gifts - and you have everything you need to share them. 🚀 Ready to Boost Your Coaching Impact? Take Jamie Smart’s free 12-min assessment to gain clarity, enroll clients, and maximize your impact. https://www.jamiesmart.com/scorecard