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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 o...
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How to deal with the “I don’t know” client? - Episode 92
Most of us have been there, and if you haven’t you’ll meet them soon: The “I don’t know” client, who responds to every coaching question with “I don’t...
How can I use AI to be a better coach? (Part II) - Episode 91
In this conversation, Yannick Jacob and Siwash Zahmat explore the intersection of coaching and artificial intelligence (AI). They discuss how AI can s...
What kind of dance are you dancing? - Episode 90
In this conversation, Yannick Jacob and Nicki explore the metaphor of dance in coaching, discussing how different styles of dance can represent variou...
How can I use AI to be a better coach? - Episode 89
In this conversation, Yannick Jacob and Nicki explore the intersection of AI and coaching, discussing how AI can enhance reflective practice and super...
Is working full-time as a coach a viable career or a fantasy? - Episode 88
This conversation explores the realities of full-time coaching, addressing the common misconceptions and challenges faced by coaches. The speakers dis...
Am I becoming a crutch? How to work with accountability? - Episode 87
In this conversation, Yannick Jacob, Nicki, and Siwash Zahmat explore the complexities of coaching, focusing on themes of accountability, dependency,...
Why is Coaching important? - Episode 86
In this conversation, Nicki and Yannick explore the multifaceted importance of coaching, discussing its various forms and impacts on individuals, grou...
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...
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 disc...
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 leav...
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 a...
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...
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 an...
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 client...
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, explori...
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 Jungia...
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...
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...
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...
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 be...
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 onesel...
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...
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 conv...
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 hes...
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 effe...
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 impo...
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...
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,...
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 c...
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...
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 ci...
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, Siaw...
Are money-back guarantees a good idea? Episode 66
Following question was sent in: “Hi guys. Would love to hear your take on "money back guarantee" policy for your coaching. And possibly why you choose...
Deep Dive with MCC Clare Norman - Lessons from 22 Years of Coaching
Welcome to this episode of Talking about Coaching, the podcast from coaches for coaches.
This episode is one of Yannick's deep dives into one t...
How to build a 6-figure coaching business? Episode 65
Sounds a little click-baitey perhaps, but we thought it was time to tackle this question head-on. With a number of episodes on related topics you will...
I feel like a fraud. Help! Episode 64
Here’s the full question we’ve received from SY, which I took some editorial liberty with. They asked: “I feel like a fraud sometimes when I'm coachin...
Advice for a new coach? Episode 63
The question came up in a recent Coaching Cabinet and lots of helpful advice was offered to a coach who’s just starting out, so we figured we’d add to...
The DOs and DON’Ts of a coaching consultation? Episode 62
Our colleague Steffano asked us about what to do differently when clients seem excited about working together, but then fall off the bandwagon in the...
To what extent can/should I plan my coaching sessions? Episode 61
Stephen brought up the question around preparing for coaching sessions. While it can be helpful to have a set of questions, tools or exercises on hand...
What's coaching like 'out in the real world'? Episode 60
What does coaching look like 'in the real world' (beyond theory and what coaching schools teach us)? Who really is a clean coach (e.g. fully ICF compe...