Talking about Coaching
Does what it says on the tin: We talk about coaching. We, that is Yannick, Siwash and Nicki. We love coaching, collectively got a tonne of experience, knowledge and charm; and we all felt it was time to give something back to our wonderful coaching community. Whether you're a life coach, work with organisations or practice any other form of coaching, you can ask us anything and we'll discuss it for and with you so you can learn, grow and develop your practice and business skills!
Episodes
100 episodes
How do you get over the stigma of calling yourself a “Life Coach”? - Episode 85
In this conversation, Nicki and Yannick delve into the complexities surrounding the stigma that the job title “life coach” carries, exploring personal experiences and societal perceptions. They discuss the importance of accreditation and profes...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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26:57
Deep Dive on Sales, Marketing & Love with Andrea Matuz
In this conversation, Yannick Jacob and Andrea Matuz explore the intricate relationship between coaching, supervision, marketing, and sales. They discuss the importance of authenticity in both the coaching process and marketing strategies, emph...
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How do you close consultations effectively? - Episode 84
In this conversation, Yannick Jacob and Siwash Zahmat delve into the nuances of closing consultations in coaching. They discuss the importance of leaving time for closing, ethical considerations in sales, and the transition from coaching to clo...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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21:01
Deep Dive on Narrative Linguistic Coaching and Storytelling with Dylan Emerick-Brown
In this conversation, Yannick Jacob and Dylan Emerick-Brown discuss the power of narratives in coaching. They explore how narratives shape our lives and how coaches can work with narratives to help their clients. They also discuss the role of c...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:59:01
What is the hardest part about being a coach? - Episode 83
In this conversation, Yannick Jacob and Nicki Siwash explore the multifaceted challenges of being a coach. They discuss the commitment to mastery, the stigma associated with the coaching identity, the impact of personal struggles on professiona...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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16:38
Deep Dive on a Journey into Positive Existentialism with Dr. Nelly Nguyen
Yannick and Dr. Nelly Nguyen delve into positive-existential philosophy with a focus on coaching. They begin by exploring the significance of names and identity before sharing their paths to the coaching field. Dr. Nguyen recounts her journey f...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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2:24:15
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How do I deal with overthinking clients? - Episode 82
In this conversation, the hosts discuss the challenges of coaching clients who tend to overthink. They explore various strategies to help these clients, including understanding their patterns, using cognitive and somatic approaches, and emphasi...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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23:18
When did coaching “click” for you? Was it instant or gradual? - Episode 81
In this conversation, Talking about Coaching hosts Yannick Jacob, Siwash Zahmat, and Nicki Drab discuss their personal journeys into coaching, exploring how their experiences shaped their decision to pursue this career. They reflect on the evol...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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21:59
Deep Dive on Jungian Coaching with Avi Goren-Bar
In this dialogue, Yannick Jacob talks to Avi Goren-Bar, a Jungian coach and psychologist, about his approach to coaching and the integration of Jungian psychology. Avi shares his personal journey into the field and discusses the importance of c...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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2:05:06
How can I avoid getting distracted during coaching sessions? - Episode 80
In this conversation, the Talking about Coaching hosts discuss the challenges of maintaining focus and presence during coaching sessions, particularly in the context of listening fatigue. They explore personal experiences with distractions, the...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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19:22
Deep Dive on Creative Coaching Techniques, Research & Ethics with Beth Clare McManus
In this conversation, Yannick Jacob and Beth Clare McManus explore the intersection of coaching, creativity, and research. They discuss the importance of making research accessible, the role of creativity in coaching, and the ethical considerat...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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2:33:00
Any advice for my coaching website? - Episode 79
In this conversation, Talking about Coaching hosts Yannick Jacob, Nicki Drab, and Siwash Zahmat discuss the essential elements of creating a coaching website. They emphasize the importance of using the website as a tool to initiate conversation...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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6:11
Fear of failure & rejection are stopping me from "getting myself out there". Help! Episode 78
The conversation explores the fear of failure and rejection that many coaches experience, which prevents them from putting themselves out there and being visible. The hosts discuss the mindset and skill development needed to overcome this fear....
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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16:12
Self-disclosure: Am I sharing too much when I'm coaching? Episode 77
The conversation explores the topic of self-disclosure in coaching. The hosts discuss the traditional approach of not disclosing anything about oneself and the potential benefits of sharing personal experiences. They emphasize the importance of...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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26:51
How to have effective coaching consultations & discovery calls? Episode 76
Consultations arguably are the most important conversation coaches have with their clients, as they are instrumental in whether we will have more conversations or not. Without more conversations, we cannot help anyone. So in this conversation, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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58:11
Deep Dive with Dr. Yaqui Martinez: Global Perspectives on Existential Coaching #1 - Mexico
To celebrate the launch of the online self-study version of my "Introduction to Existential Coaching" training, I'm very happy to finally release the first...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:58:15
I'm new to coaching. Am I ready to take on paid clients? Episode 75
Yannick and Siwash discuss whether coaches who have just finished their coaching qualification are ready to take on paid clients. They address the hesitancy coaches often feel about charging for their services and provide insights on when and h...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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15:49
Pain vs. Gain: How to best market your coaching? Episode 74
The conversation explores the question of whether to lead with problems or results when selling coaching services. Yannick and Siwash discuss the effectiveness of selling a solution to a problem and the alignment with positive psychology. They ...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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26:26
Is holding space enough? I feel I should do more… Episode 73
In this conversation, Siawash and Yannick discuss the question of whether holding space is enough to create results in coaching. They explore the importance of holding space and being fully present as a coach, as well as the practice of holding...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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23:36
Can I coach grief and loss, or is that therapy? Episode 72
The question of how far coaches can go is an increasingly pertinent one. The limits and boundaries around what coaching is and can be quite blurry. In today’s episode of talking about coaching our resident coaches Yannick, Siawash and Nicki dis...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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28:16
Can I coach a friend, colleague or family member? Episode 71
It is not uncommon that coaches have dual relationships with their clients. The coaching client may also be a colleague, a parent from the community, or a friend of a friend that they sometimes meet in social circles. Some coaches even coach fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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22:19
The dilemma of authenticity when scaling a coaching business. Episode 70
Many coaches are thinking about, or experimenting with scaling their coaching business to reach more people. But once we market at scale, many of us coaches find ourselves stretched too thin in the face of having to create content, write, sell,...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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32:30
Is your coaching supervisor also a role model? Episode 69
Working with a coaching supervisor is the gold standard of maintaining professional standards, figuring out ethical dilemmas, and to continuously grow as a coach. Most coaches look up to their supervisor as someone that they respect and whose a...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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14:18
Does “free coaching” work? Episode 68
Daniel asked us whether coaching still works if the clients aren’t paying any money for the coaching. This applies to pro-bono coaching and also to circumstances like Daniel’s where it’s not appropriate to charge due to how coaching has been se...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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15:21
How to work with metaphors in coaching? Episode 67
Metaphors can be a powerful way to unlock your clients’ thinking and progress in a coaching session. In this episode, our resident coaches Nicki, Siawash and Yannick discuss how to work with metaphors in coaching. _____If y...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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22:22