Coaching Revealed an Institute of Coaching Podcast

In this episode, Will Foussier, coach, entrepreneur and founder of AceUp talks with IOC Executive Director, Jeff Hull. They discuss Will’s journey from beginning a coaching career to success as a coach and founder. The episode continues to highlight the impact of technological advancements within the coaching field on practitioners. 

In this episode of Coaching Revealed, we explore the crucial topic of health equity and what role coaching can play in improving health outcome inequalities. Dr. Pamela Larde interviews Dr. Jewel Mullen, Dr. Justin Endo, and Dr. Tracy Asamoah, medical professionals in psychiatry, dermatology, and health equity, on the current state of health equity in the United States and the impact that coaches can have on the medical system, practitioners , and patients. 

Richard Tashma is a former systems engineer, a fellow member of the Institute of Coaching, anda certified Internal Family Systems coach. In this episode of Coaching Revealed, Richard is interviewed by IOC podcast hosts, Austin Matzelle and Emily Terrani about how he utilizes Internal Family Systems, or IFS as a coach. Richard initially found coaching on his own journey in personal development, and after discovering IFS through the work of Bessel van der Kolk, Richard realized the impact the practice can have on individuals, largely through the impact it had on his own life. In this episode, we learn an overview of the IFS model, the various parts and roles they each have in protecting the Self. Richard shares how his personal experiences have led him to a practice which can work deeply with individuals who have experienced deep trauma. The conversation between Richard, Emily, and Austin helps answer questions about the impact IFS has on individuals and how coaches can incorporateed the IFS perspective into the work they do to support their clients. 

Dr. Susan Abookire is a professor, medical executive, internal medicine practicioner, and certified forest therapy guide. In this episode of Coaching Revealed, Susan is interviewed by IOC podcast hosts, Emily Terrani and Austin Matzelle about her journey into and experiences with Forest Guiding.Susan’s journey to forest bathing began with a role as an electrical engineer. She then received her physician training at Harvard. Within her coaching practice, Dr. Abookire focuses on helping residents learn systems design and healthcare leadership with a nature-based outlet that provides a safe haven for self-disocvery. In this episode, Dr. Abookire shares her personal connection to nature and how it influences her coaching practice. She describes how spending time in the forest has helped her gain insights and connect with her physician clients on a deeper level. Suan, Emily, and Austin discuss the benefits of forest bathing, which go beyond the empirical data of being in nature. Susan details how uncovering new perspectives brought on by invitations to be aware of what is happening around us has a profound, life-changing impact. This awareness transforms the mental well-being of her clients, as well as the healthcare systems they work in and impact. We close out this episode with an invitation from Susan to begin one’s own relationship with forest bathing and an opportunity for coaches to experience the power of this practice. 

Dr. Gail Gazelle, a former hospice physician, professor, coach, and author, and Dr. Les Schwab, a primary care physician and healthcare leader, have spent many years coaching physicians and working within many facets of the healthcare space. In this episode of Coaching Revealed, the pair are interviewed by Jeff Hull, Executive Director of the Institute of Coaching. They share how they began their careers as practicing physicians, to working in the healthcare industry as physician coaches, and shed wisdom on the intersection of medicine and coaching. We dive into their own personal transformations through coaching, which helped establish their desire to themselves become physician coaches. In addition to overcoming the challenges of medicine, both Gail and Les emphasize the need for physicians to embrace vulnerability and adapt to the changing landscape of healthcare. With Jeff Hull, Gail, and Les discuss the systemic issues contributing to physician burnout and the cultural expectations placed upon medical physicians. We also explore insights from current research currently underway on effective coaching practices for physicians; research which highlights the role of self-awareness and relationship-building in coaching engagements. To round out the episode, the future of coaching in healthcare is explored, touching on the role of coaching programs in medical education and the potentail for an emphasis on a relational leadership style to reduce burnout among physicians. 

Dr. Heidi Hanna, CEO of Synergy Brain Research, Instructor at Harvard Extension School, and NYT best selling author, talks with IOC Director of Education, Dr. Pamela Larde.Dr. Hanna shares her personal journey through challenging times, including navigating the pandemic and overcoming health struggles. Despite facing adversity, she emphasizes the importance of curiosity and finding humor in difficult situations.Dr. Hanna’s holistic approach to brain fitness emphasizes five pillars: eat, sleep, move, connect, and rest, and she and Dr. Pamela discuss practical strategies for improving mental well-being. The discussion specifically highlights  the power of connection, and the role of energy in professional and private life.We close out the episode by looking at how coaches can play a pivotal role in helping individuals develop self-awareness and navigate intense moments by providing support, listening, and offering resources. 

Natasha Bowman is a renowned speaker, attorney, consultant, and advocate for mental health and psychological safety in the workplace. In this episode of Coaching Revealed, Natasha is interviewed by IOC Executive Director Jeff Hull. After experiencing a mental health crisis, Natasha began championing and advocating for mental health, mental well-being, and psychological safety within workplaces. Natasha highlights the significance of organizational culture in supporting mental well-being, urging leaders to prioritize trust-building and ongoing assessment. She stresses the need for coaches to remain present, listen to diverse perspectives, and adapt strategies accordingly. In the conversation, Jeff and Natasha look at how important it is for leaders to be prepared to hear what is working for their employees, and what policies may be detrimental. Through listening, engaging, and learning, organizations can help their employees exist in healthy environments. Join us as we discuss Natasha’s insights into creating psychologically safe environments and promoting mental wellness in today’s fast-paced world.

In this episode, Margaret Moore, Chair and Co-Founder of the Institute of Coaching, talks with IOC Executive Director, Jeff Hull. They discuss Margaret’s career and involvement with the Institute  of Coaching. They then highlight the evolving world of health and wellness coaches. Jeff and Margaret envision and co-create on what opportunities lie ahead for the field. 

A seasoned coach discusses transitioning from strategic consulting to leadership coaching, emphasizing values-based leadership, neurocreativity, and coaching in diverse cultural settings. Topics include trust-building, self-care, and the balance of coaching science and art at the Institute of Coaching.