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The trap that almost all coaches fall into is assuming that experience eliminates the need for curiosity in growing our businesses. In today’s episode, I’m sharing personal revelations from leading the Enroll More Clients Clarity Sprint. I’ve rediscovered my message by doing every exercise along with the participants, and I’ve learned that even experienced coaches need curiosity to keep their practices fresh and avoid stagnation. Today’s focus is on the elements of magnetic messaging and why coaches should use their clients’ language instead of “coach speak.” We can’t assume that our experience eliminates the need for curiosity, so let’s talk about why that’s a dangerous assumption, what we can miss along the way, and what happened when I chose differently.Show Highlights:Reasons why experienced coaches stop doing “the work” they ask their clients to doGet out of the clouds and speak your client’s language.Three elements of magnetic messaging: clarity, conciseness, and confidenceUnderstanding the transformation pathFocused repetition and daily immersion in skills developmentGetting trapped in analysis paralysisCuriosity and keeping your practice fresh and aliveIsolation vs. collaborationCommunity vs. “figuring it all out by myself”The Star Coach Community: what we offer Give yourself the gifts of clarity, community, collaboration, and mentorship. Enrollment is only open for a few more days! Click here to learn more.Resources:Connect with MegGet Meg’s FREE download, Finding Your Perfect Match: A Coach's Self-Reflection Guide.Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT.

We begin with a mind-blowing statistic: 78% of people believe that we have a leadership crisis in corporate America. People aren’t leaving bad jobs; they are leaving bad leaders. Leadership isn’t about power, but it’s about people. In today’s episode. We are diving deep into what it takes to build genuine relationships at work. These relationships have a direct impact on productivity, retention, and team success. You’ll learn why leading with empathy beats leading with ego, every single time. Investing time in your people up front saves you countless hours down the road. Are you ready to discover how leading with empathy can be the game-changer you’re looking for in your leadership style? Join us now!William Davis is a speaker, mentor, and leadership expert who has spent 38 years leading and uplifting teams. He has become a trusted voice in leadership, blending decades of experience with a genuine passion for guiding others and building success, one relationship, one project, and one person at a time. Loyalty, support, guidance, and empathy form the foundation of his leadership style, and his track record proves that his leadership principles steer organizations to success by fostering trust and accountability. Show Highlights:Shocking statistics around leadership challenges and a world leadership crisisThe disconnect in corporate leadership today (Having leadership skills is NOT a given.)“Do I even want to be a leader?”William’s #1 tip for identifying good leaders: Observe how they treat their families.Building relationships in the workplace focusing on connection and interactionMaking sure your people are safe and secure in their roles to succeed and growA good ROI is not always monetary in nature Watching your people succeed is the greatest testament to your careerTrue leadership includes being supportive and uplifting to othersTreating team members equitably, giving credit where it’s due, and creating a supportive environmentWilliam’s key takeaway about genuine relationships in the workplace Emotional maturity as a leaderResources:Connect with William DavisWebsiteLinkedInFacebookBook - How to Lead without Just Managing(The Leadership Blueprint Book)Book - Building Genuine RelationshipsConnect with Meg*Struggling to enroll more clients? Sign up today for our Enroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint 5-Day Challenge! It’s free, and we begin on November 10. Get clarity that makes enrolling clients feel natural, not pushy! Get Meg’s FREE download, Finding Your Perfect Match: A Coach's Self-Reflection Guide.Explore past episodes and other resources at

Today’s topic is a common experience for many listeners, whether in the present, future, or the rear-view mirror. We are discussing the all-important decision to leave the corporate world to leap into entrepreneurship. Our conversation explores the practical and emotional aspects of transitioning from employee to entrepreneur, including overcoming imposter syndrome, building effective networks, and strategically scaling a business. Join us to learn more!Kym Insana, founder of Always On Digital, shares her journey from corporate digital marketing executive to successful entrepreneur. She built a multimillion-dollar, woman-owned agency serving major brands, like the US Air Force, Johnston & Murphy, and Enfamil. When Kym left a demanding NYC career in advertising to build Always On Digital, her goal was to find flexibility and balance as a wife and mother of four. Her company thrives by empowering talented working parents to blend career success with family life. Kym is a sought-after speaker who has shared her journey and expertise on several national stages and media outlets. Show Highlights:Kym’s motivation to transition from employee to entrepreneurComing from the place of “What I NEED doesn’t exist; I’ll create it myself.”Kym’s practical strategies to build your business:Ask, “What do I want this to look like?” (having a clear vision)Work backwards from that point to figure out the details. (Reverse-engineer your dream!)Self-motivation is essential!Dealing with imposter syndromeAccepting that you may not be the right fit for every client, but you are an expertHandling rejection with a “Who else is out there?” attitudeBuilding networks by going to your allies firstHiring people for fractional roles as you build tractionGrowth and scaling phase, as you build momentumTaking the step to commit to full-time employees and serious operational costsFinding the balance between sales and customer serviceKym’s unique approach to building her team Resources:Connect with Kym InsanaWebsiteLinkedIn (Kym would love to connect with you through LinkedIn! Tell her you are a STaR Coach Show listener!)Kym’s profile: AccessSpeakers.biz/speaker/kym-insana-speaker-digital-marketing-expert-business-ownerConnect with MegStruggling to enroll more clients? Sign up today for our Enroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint 5-Day Challenge! It’s free, and we begin on November 10. Get clarity that makes enrolling clients feel natural, not pushy! Get Meg’s FREE download, Finding Your Perfect Match: A Coach's Self-Reflection Guide.Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Showa...

As our world becomes increasingly connected, we work with teams spanning continents, cultures, and contexts. What works brilliantly in one culture can completely miss the mark in another. For example, silence in a meeting might mean respect, not disengagement. Humility might be mistaken for a lack of leadership potential, and direct communication styles can either build trust or create distance, depending on who’s listening. If you’re ready to stop making assumptions and get curious about the people you lead and coach, this episode is for you. Join us!Dr. Ling Hua is an ICF-certified executive leadership coach and former global biotech executive. In today’s episode, she discusses the critical importance of cultural awareness in leadership and shares helpful tips and techniques we can put into practice. Dr. Ling has become an expert in something the world needs more of: leading with cultural respect. Drawing on her experience working across three continents, she explores how leaders and coaches can navigate high- and low-context communication styles, avoid cultural assumptions, and create inclusive environments for diverse teams. Show Highlights:Understanding what it means to lead with cultural respect High-context vs. low-context communication styles: reading non-verbal cuesFactoring cultural differences into performance reviewsMistakes in cross-cultural relationships happen when we don’t understand humility vs. assertiveness.Dr. Ling’s tips for cultural awareness in different types of organizationsThe impact of coaching and a coaching mindset on diversity within organizations and individualsDr. Ling’s observations about the evolution of company culture and overall cultural awareness in organizationsDr. Ling’s key takeaways about cultural respect in leadership:Don’t assume, ask questions.Adapt your approach.Look beneath the surface.Meet people where they are.Remember, our differences make us stronger, not weaker. Don’t miss our Enroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint 5-Day Challenge! It’s free, and we begin on November 10.Resources:Connect with Dr. Ling HuaLinkedInEmailRecommended resources for leaders to raise their cultural awareness:The Culture Map by Erin Meyer and a Harvard Business Review article“Develop Cultural Intelligence to Lead Global Teams,” by Dr. David Livermore (May 2025)Connect with MegStruggling to enroll more clients? Sign up today for our Enroll More Clients: Clarity Sprint 5-Day Challenge! It’s free, and we begin on November 10. Get clarity that makes enrolling clients feel natural, not pushy! Get Meg’s FREE download, Finding Your Perfect Match:

Have you ever found yourself staring at your to-do list, desperately wanting to work, but somehow—-NOT working? You’re scrolling through social media, reorganizing your desk, making another coffee—-doing anything but the thing you actually need to do. You are not lazy or broken, and according to today’s guest, your problem isn’t willpower; it’s neuroscience. Are you ready to achieve more with brain-based strategies? Join us for a conversation that will change how you think about productivity. Robin J. Emdon, known as “the procrastination slayer,” shares his personal journey from chronic procrastination to accountability coach. After realizing that he took 10 years to complete a 6-year degree due to procrastination, Robin researched the neuroscience behind productivity and wrote Get Resultsology®: The Science of Getting Stuff Done. He explains procrastination through brain science, describing the conflict between threat modality and reward modality. He introduces his “inner productivity team,” the Conductor, the Fun-Sized Warrior, and the Scholar. His work emphasizes that accountability is the critical missing link for sustained productivity, citing research that shows a 33% improvement in goal achievement with the proper accountability structure. Robin’s signature momentum formula, “Do it today–Profit tomorrow–Repeat,” helps clients worldwide turn daily action into meaningful progress and attainable success. He does this from his quiet corner on England’s southwest coast. Show Highlights:Robin’s journey: a 2019 face-palm moment that changed everythingThe prevalence of procrastination The COVID-19 shutdown—and an opportunity to do meaningful researchRobin’s embarrassment about his procrastination problemThe structure of Robin’s book, GetResultsology®: The Science of Getting Stuff Done, divided into three specific sections“Money is infinite; you can always make more. Your time and life are finite. Procrastination greatly impacts your ‘time account’.”Momentum is the missing link to productivity—and this creates lifestyle freedom.To get into “the productivity groove,” you need an inner productivity team: the Conductor (dopamine), the Fun-Sized Warrior (noradrenaline), and the Scholar (acetylcholine).Assessing your threat modality vs. your reward modalityUnderstanding accountability–and how it drives resultsResources:Connect with Robin J. EmdonWebsite, LinkedIn, and Goalbusters PodcastGet your FREE PDF copy of Robin’s book, GetResultsology®. Click here. Catch Meg’s appearance on Robin J. Emdon’s Goalbusters Podcast. Click here.Connect with MegGet Meg’s FREE download, Finding Your Perfect Match: A Coach's Self-Reflection Guide.Explore past episodes and...

It’s time to celebrate! This week marks 9 years of the STaR Coach Show, so I’m doing something special in today’s episode. I’m pulling back the curtain on the entire journey, sharing the lessons that built this show, the mistakes I’ve made along the way, and the unexpected gifts that come from showing up every week for 9 years. What matters most is that I’m sharing the most impactful strategy from each phase of the journey, and these are steps you can implement right away. Whether you are considering starting a podcast, offering a course or program, or trying to figure out the consistency element in your own vision, this episode is for you. Join me now, and stick around until the end for a special gift offer!Show Highlights:The beginning, October 16, 2016: My fears about this new endeavorAct I:Then vs. Now (The podcasting world was a much different place in 2016!)No regrets, only resilience and a commitment to my visionMy “one thing” from Act I: “Stop waiting for the perfect timing.”Act II:Lessons learned:Starting is better than perfect.I need to partner with genius.Know your audience deeply.Create systems for a smoother workflow.My “one thing” from Act II: “Identify one thing that could derail your biggest business initiative, and figure out how to partner with someone whose genius can remove that obstacle.”Act III:The beautiful benefits and wins over the years are many.Your creations allow your work to be in front of more people as they get to know who you are and what you do.Meaningful feedback is heartwarming and encouraging.My “one thing” from Act III: “When you commit to serving your audience consistently with genuine generosity, the benefits will compound in ways you can never predict.”Act IV:My honest regrets: What I wish I had done differentlyOvercoming hesitancy in letting your audience know what you need from themMy invitation to join our Know Your People FREE 5-Day Challenge (Find out more at STaR Coach Show.)My “one thing” from Act IV: “Don’t wait years to ask for what you need. Invite your audience to engage NOW.”3 questions to ask about doing something new in your business:How does it serve my audience?How does it align with my passion?Will it hold my interest?Resources:Connect with MegGet Meg’s FREE download, Finding Your Perfect Match: A Coach's Self-Reflection Guide.Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

Leadership is both a skill and a science. Today’s focus is on what happens the day AFTER a promotion. The problem with promotions is that being good at your job and being good at leading people can be two distinctly different skill sets. This episode will change the way you think about leadership development. Ready to learn more? Join us!Noel Massie, former VP of Operations at UPS, discusses intentional leadership and value-based development. In his role at UPS, Massie supported and guided package delivery and logistics services in the US, and he continues to mentor young leaders and supervisors even after his retirement in 2019. Drawing from his 40-year career overseeing 200,000 employees, Massie emphasizes that leadership is about influencing behavior without coercion, and that newly promoted supervisors need structured training rather than being thrown into roles unprepared. His book, Congrats! You've Been Promoted, provides practical frameworks like the “four by five method” for feedback and conflict resolution, targeting frontline leaders who are promoted based on technical skills but lack leadership training. You’ll learn how conflict can be handled without raising your voice, why feedback needs a 4:1 ratio to actually work, and the real reason newly promoted supervisors derail within their first year. Show Highlights:Defining leadership: “the ability to influence a group or individual in their behaviors without coercion”Understanding leadership development as a scienceThe problem with the promotion gapTips for helping new leaders succeed:Care about them.Act with some level of daily development.Navigating fairness, ethics, and integrity on your teamTips for effective feedback (motivational and formative in a 4:1 ratio)The “four by five method,” with four perspectives and five levels of intensityUsing metaphors to disarm the circumstances of a conflictUsing mentorship and “sticky development” to train leadersNoel’s #1 takeaway: “Invest in your development personally. If you make no investment, why would you expect a return?”Resources:Connect with Noel Massie: Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Congrats! You've Been PromotedConnect with Meg:Get Meg’s FREE download, Finding Your Perfect Match: A Coach's Self-Reflection Guide.Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

Discover how to build an “aligned empire,” a business and life that work together instead of against each other. Today’s guest has mastered the art of balance—not just work-life balance, but proper alignment between career ambitions, family priorities, energy management, and personal fulfillment. Whether you are just starting or feeling overwhelmed by trying to do everything yourself, this conversation will provide a reliable roadmap for building something sustainable that honors your values and ambitions. Join us to learn more!Kasey D’Amato is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and strategic business advisor who helps business founders and corporate leaders navigate high-stakes decisions and transitions with clarity, confidence, and resilience, without burning out in the process. With over 20 years of experience across healthcare, entrepreneurship, and business consulting, Kasey brings a unique blend of business acumen, human behavior expertise, and emotional intelligence to her work. She has walked multiple career paths, including pharmaceutical sales, founding a global skincare brand, healthcare consulting, and executive leadership advisory. Kasey’s mission is to impact one million entrepreneurs and high achievers, and her core message will challenge how you think about success. She believes a dream life is within reach for those who are willing to lead with intention. You’ll discover Kasey’s “3 Whos” framework that ensures you will never have to navigate your journey alone, and why she swears by 90-day experiments instead of massive overhauls. Kasey is known for her dynamic, actionable, and emotionally intelligent approach to leadership as she guides ambitious entrepreneurs and executives to think bigger, lead better, and align their next move with both performance and personal fulfillment. Show Highlights:Components of an aligned empireFind your Polaris Point™: This is your clear “North Star” that aligns business ventures with personal life goals. Every 90 days, take a step back, assess, and recalibrate your approach. 3 areas of alignment beyond the tactical tools of your industry:Self-leadership: mindset, resilience, clarity of purpose/mission, confronting limiting beliefs, and understanding that failure is part of the process (This is 80% of your success!)Team leadership: communication, expectations, measures of success, setting examples, and celebrating winsIndustry leadership: visibility, accountability, a focus on your superpower, and consistency in how you want to be knownDream BIG! “Dreams are free in the land of imagination!”Implementing 90-day experiments to make progress in specific areasCommon objections to having alignment partners:“I can do it all myself.”“I don’t have enough time.”I don’t have the money.”Hiring with specific growth goals in mindKasey’s framework, your “3 Whos”:Who are your mentors and coaches?Who are your peers?Who are the members of your team?Kasey’s biggest takeaways about your journey, guidance, and leaning on your 3 WhosResources:Connect with Kasey D’Amato: Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Kasey's Decision Threshold™ Checklist.Connect with MegGet Meg’s FREE download, Finding Your Perfect Match:a...

How do you react when a client shares a perspective that fundamentally contradicts everything you believe about fairness, justice, or human dignity? In that moment, you face a choice that could define this session AND the entire coaching relationship. We need to know how to respond when our deeply held beliefs collide with our client’s worldview. Our focus for today’s show is relevant and timely because it is a reality we face more than ever in this polarized world. It is a challenging aspect of professional coaching, and we need to be prepared to navigate this divide. We are discussing practical tools and a framework for maintaining your professional integrity while honoring your client’s integrity and growth. Join us to learn more!Show Highlights:The reality of today’s polarized world: We are more and more likely to encounter clients with deeply rooted differences in values than our own.4 key themes in navigating these values challenges:Focus on process over content to maintain coaching effectiveness.Use curiosity as the bridge when perspectives diverge.Develop the emotional regulation to stay present in the face of discomfort. Cultivate our own self-awareness to recognize when our values might be interfering with our client’s journey.Coaching is about the client’s agenda—not the coach’s agreement with that agenda.Our job, as a coach, is to balance, support, and challenge that agenda.Genuine curiosity transcends judgment and opens possibilities.Stay present and remain focused in each session; recognize when your personal triggers are activated.Use self-awareness to benefit the client.Notice the red flags when your emotional reactions compromise your effectiveness.Understanding client-coach compatibility and boundariesEthical considerations to think about regarding race, bias, gender, religion, etc. The core value of humanity in the ISSPractical tools for self-reflection (Download my assessment guide to help.)Using collaborative (not judgmental)  language about the client-coach partnershipThe coaching mindset in action: Be open, curious, flexible, and client-centered.Don’t be afraid of vulnerability and authenticity!Your own self-awareness is non-negotiable!Mindset is everything.Resources:Connect with MegCoach’s Self-Reflection GuideExplore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

External professional achievements, as remarkable as they are, do not always translate to internal fulfillment. There can be a disconnect, so it is essential to take a closer look at success. My guest is joining us from Singapore, and she knows what success is all about! We are covering topics like the paradox of success and holistic well-being. Join us to learn more!Nancy Ho is a renowned life strategist and personal transformation facilitator with over 26 years of experience helping high-performing professionals, executives, and business leaders achieve both external success and inner fulfillment. Nancy specializes in leadership development, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, integrative self-care, executive presence and influence, and change management. She empowers individuals to overcome internal barriers, embrace vulnerability, and unlock their true potential by designing innovative workshops and providing personalized coaching that fosters authentic growth, resilience, and lasting change. With a holistic approach, Nancy guides clients toward sustainable well-being and peak leadership performance, enriching both their personal and professional lives. She is a featured co-author of Jack Canfield’s book, Success Redefined, as she wrote a chapter titled “The Paradox of Success: Hidden Struggles of High-Performing Professionals.”Show HighlightsRedefining success: What is success?Nancy’s personal journey to find successStriving to find professional achievements and personal satisfaction–and wanting to make a more significant contributionUnderstanding the paradox of successGoing inward to find alignment and your bigger WHYStrategies to find your WHY: (Nancy’s 5-Step Roadmap for Fulfillment)Introspection–Identify your core values.Individual improvement–Seek continuous growth, no matter your age.Integration–Strive for work-life integration, not balance.Interpersonal investment–Nurture relationships that truly matter.Intrinsic investment–Grow from within and stay current. Finding a different energy to influence and inspire through knowing your WHYNancy’s key takeaway: “What really makes you happy–makes you feel good?”Resources:Connect with Nancy Ho: Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Success Redefined.Connect with Meg:Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

Have you ever been tasked with leading a team, only to discover that managing people is nothing like you expected? Have you witnessed talented individuals underperform while you are struggling to gain buy-in on essential initiatives? Are good people leaving your team when you don’t understand why? If any of this sounds familiar, today’s episode is exactly what you need to hear. My guest has cracked the code on the psychology behind team performance, and he’s here to change how you think about leadership forever. You’ll learn the three pillars of building high-performance teams, 11 essential leadership traits, and what makes storytelling your most powerful leadership tool. You’ll also discover the difference between being a manager and being a true leader. Join us!Manny Fiteni is the CEO of My Growth Corporation and a pioneering leadership strategist with over 30 years of corporate experience specializing in transformative personal development. His core methodology is “the mind congruency,” which he uses along with other innovative platforms. Manny is an author and international speaker who inspires global audiences, equipping individuals with tools for lasting personal and professional transformation. His approach is grounded in real-world applications, delivering measurable results across various industries.  Show Highlights:The difference in management and leadershipThree pillars of building a high-performing team: environment, true leadership, and mind congruencyUnderstanding mind congruency in terms of your operating systemUsing storytelling as a way to overcome barriers and resistanceTrue leadership traits:The power of usTeam firstMindsetConsultationOpen doorActive listeningBack themImprovementIntegrity and honestyCut your lossesObservationManny’s key takeaway: “Look in the mirror to see how you are operating. Awareness is the key.”Resources:Connect with Manny FiteniWebsite, LinkedIn, and Mind Growth 360Connect with MegExplore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

Have you ever wondered why that “perfect” discovery call didn’t convert? Today’s episode covers sales, a topic that makes most coaches break out in a sweat. Most of us don’t know what to do with sales or how to approach selling to achieve success. I’m delighted to welcome today’s guest to share his wealth of knowledge and valuable insights. He teaches us how to shift from fear-based selling to service-based relationship building. Join us!Jacob Hicks is a keynote speaker and coach with over a decade of experience transforming people’s lives and businesses. He has a special knack for identifying the elements that drive lasting success with systematic approaches that help build lasting engagement.Show Highlights:“Fearless selling:” What it meansFear, rejection, and the stories in our headsThe numbers that tell the truth about sales interactionsThe value we give when we come from a place of serviceUsing Jacob’s 5 touchpoints to provide value in specific scenariosSystems and processes hold the key to your game plan.The power of a handwritten note/cardUsing a CRM to manage interactions with automationExamples of a drip campaign using newsletters and mini-coursesFeeling better about rejection by changing your mindset to one of abundanceSell by making connections and providing valueConsistency is essential!Jacob’s takeaways: “Your mindset is huge. Be consistent. Try new things and follow the 80-20 rule.”Resources:Connect with Jacob Hicks: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, and FacebookConnect with Meg:Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT.

What if you could strengthen your communication and change the way you ask questions by switching one small word? In today’s episode, you’ll discover how replacing “why” questions with “what” and “how” can revolutionize your coaching conversations. Host Meg Rentschler explores the neuroscience and psychology behind the questions we ask, revealing that “why” questions trigger defensive responses, while “what” and “how” can activate curiosity and exploratory thinking. Show Highlights:The neuroscience behind different question types—and how they trigger usThe problem with “why” questionsThe power of “what” and “how” questions to invite us into adult-state activationExploration instead of explanation Solution-focused questions vs. problem-focused questionsNLP principles that support “what” and “how” questions“Why” questions have their place, but be cautious not to be judgmental and critical.The problem with automatic “why” responsesTransformation techniques:The question-translation practiceThe ego-state awareness practiceThe solution-focused reframeThe future-pull techniqueExamples of “what” questions to help a client with clarityExamples of “how” questions around processesExamples of “when” questions that involve timingPractical steps to transform your questioning techniques:Start small.Practice the pause.Trust the process.Meg's challenge to you this weekResources:Get your free resource, The Coaches’ Power Questions Cheat Sheet.  Click here!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT.

Today’s episode could be life-changing as you discover the secret to success that may have been in front of you the whole time. You can rewire your autopilot setting that controls 95% of your daily thoughts and actions. Buckle up to learn how to be fully aware, conscious, and choice-driven about how you want to show up in life. Join us!At age 50, John Mitchell wasn’t as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he turned to Think and Grow Rich, the world’s most renowned success book, read by over 150 million people. The author, Napoleon Hill, says there is a secret to success, but he only gives us half the secret. Through his careful study, John uncovered the FULL SECRET and a 12-minute daily technique to apply it. The result was a 25-fold increase in his $200,000 income! John’s methodology, based on neuroscience, is an AI-driven algorithm that personalizes the success formula for each individual. John teaches his groundbreaking system at the University of Texas’ McCombs School of Business, one of the top five business schools in the country. He also serves as the mental coach for UT’s 18 head athletic coaches and many others around the country. John shares his powerful system in his book, The Missing Secret of the Legendary Book Think & Grow Rich. Show Highlights:John’s story of finding financial success and becoming a teacherThe first half of the secret to success–and John’s journey to find the other halfThe false belief about success (that John believed for 50 years!)“What you envision in detail, with emotion, daily, is what shows up in your life.”The results of John’s 12-minute daily technique:Immense control over your lifeConfidenceThe right actionsAre you fear-based and reactive?John’s challenges in creating clarityThe conscious mind vs. the subconscious mindThe importance of having your emotions engaged for successJohn’s key takeaway: “The most significant thing I learned in my life is that 95% of my daily actions are unconscious.”Learn to work smarter, not harder!Resources:Connect with John MitchellWatch John’s 9-minute free video at www.themissingsecret.org!LinkedInConnect with MegENROLLING NOW FOR THE FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in September. Click here!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT.

It is critical that we, as coaches, strive for cultural awareness in our work. One of the most important aspects of coaching is the richness of our differences and perspectives, and often, the voices that are heard the least are those that can teach us the most—if we only listen. We are exploring this important topic in today’s episode. Ingrid Hu Dahl is an author, speaker, and leadership coach. She has written, filmed, and directed two short films exploring identity, representation, and the mixed-race experience. Her advocacy for underrepresented voices and the importance of inclusive coaching are at the heart of her memoir, Sun Shining on Morning Snow, which focuses on leadership, coaching, and personal connection. Ingrid is a TEDx speaker and the founder of a coaching and consulting business for emerging leaders. Inspired by her mother’s passing, her work emphasized the need for coaches to create space for clients’ experiences, challenge biases, and promote curiosity in conversations while encouraging individuals to reclaim their power and live authentically. Certified by the International Coach Federation and the Center for Creative Leadership, Ingrid’s body of work is centered on connection, kindness, and inclusivity. She lives in Sausalito, CA, with her wife and their dog. Show Highlights:The book-writing journey for IngridThe traumatic impetus for her next steps was the loss of her mom to cancer.Holding space for your unique story and experiencesIngrid’s path to advocacy for underrepresented voicesUsing curiosity over judgment and assumptionsThe dangers of “righteousness”Ingrid’s tips for coaching for inclusion: slow down, start with the basics, and listen to understandOperating within a social system of power and oppressionReclaiming your personal powerIngrid’s key takeaway: “You have one life to live, so choose your truth and live it fully.”Resources:Connect with Ingrid Hu Dahl: Website, Instagram, and Sun Shining on Morning Snow book Connect with Meg:ENROLLING NOW FOR THE FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in September. Click here!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

You’ve experienced success, and you are the person that others come to for answers. The problem is that sometimes this very success becomes a trap, stopping us from dreaming new dreams and taking on new challenges. Today’s conversation dives deep into permission. What does it mean to give ourselves permission to be a novice again and to start small when we are used to thinking big? How can we permit ourselves to step into the unknown when we are already successful problem solvers? Today’s show will be incredibly valuable for you! Join us to be inspired to break free from whatever is holding you back from your next level of success. Mitch Matthews is a success coach, speaker, and serial entrepreneur. Since 2015, Mitch has hosted the Dream Think Do, a podcast with the perfect title to sum up what he’s all about. He’s interviewed Olympic athletes, NY Times bestselling authors, and top business leaders, all while helping entrepreneurs and coaches dream bigger, think better, and do more. The podcast is rated #1 by the Huffington Post and is in the top 1% of all podcasts. As a speaker and elite success coach, Mitch has spent the last 20 years helping organizations like Nike, United Airlines, NASA, and Disney. His training program has helped thousands of life coaches from around the world build successful and profitable businesses they love. Most importantly, Mitch is a husband, dad, and lifelong learner living a highly caffeinated life with his family in Des Moines, Iowa. Show Highlights:The dangers of success for high achieversPermitting yourself to dream big againBeing “bored out” vs. “burned out”The “brain’s bodyguard,” the amygdala, and how it reacts when we try to be a novice again (Take the Annual Novice Challenge!)Feeling small again after feeling very bigGetting clear on your “leap number”Identify your tribe: Who do you know?Collaboration and competition: “Your competition is not another coach; it’s the couch.”Mitch’s #1 takeaway: “What if”?Resources:Connect with Mitch Matthews: Website, Dream Think Do podcast, and LinkedIn.Discover 44 Proven Ways to Find Your First Life Coaching Clients (And Keep Them Coming) Guide Faith & Focus: 11 Prayers for Building a Coaching Business You Love GuideConnect with Meg:ENROLLING NOW FOR FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in September. Click here!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

Mid-level managers are sandwiched between C-suite executives and everyone else in their companies. Coaching them presents unique challenges to meet them where they are while helping them expand their lens through creative options in a very competitive coaching market. We are exploring these relevant topics and focusing on the work of mid-level managers, often referred to as the “unsung heroes” of the corporate world. Join us!Loretta Stagnitto is a certified executive coach and president of Loretta Stagnitto Leadership Associates, an online coaching and training company specializing in leadership development for executives, mid-level leaders, and high-performing teams, along with workplace wellness and mental health first aid. LSLA provides individual and group-based leadership development based on its trademarked “I Know System” and the “Assess. Act. Achieve” methodology. With over 20 years of executive coaching experience, Loretta empowers professionals at all levels to drive their development and team growth. She offers C-suite-level insights and fosters new work approaches, enabling leaders and teams to enhance inspiration, operations, and collaboration, ultimately strengthening relationships, developing talent, and accelerating organizational change. Extensively experienced in healthcare, tech, finance, and biotech, Loretta has coached in diverse corporate and start-up settings. The 2020 pandemic spurred her focus on workplace anxiety and burnout, leading to expertise in related remedies. Through her non-profit, Invest in Mental Health, Loretta provides free or low-cost adult and youth mental health first aid certifications to a variety of communities. The non-profit is dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health disorders. To help encourage and build advocacy for women’s leadership, Loretta serves as a guide for CHIEF, the nation’s largest membership-based executive coaching organization for executive women. Loretta has raised two amazing adult children with her husband in their northern California home, and her hobbies include biking, indoor rowing, Pilates, weight-training, silent walking, and sewing. Show Highlights:The biggest challenges for mid-level managers, the “unsung heroes”Loretta’s theory on what coaches can do for mid-level leadersCreative solutions for mid-level leaders (because companies are not investing in them):Short programs delivered in smaller bitesA convenient, online coaching program Putting cohorts together for peer group coaching and camaraderieThe impacts of coaching within organizations around self-awareness, proactive feedback, communication, and self-advocacyShifting perspectives around empowerment, awareness, and choice—to see ourselves differently and do things differentlyAssessing The Stress Factor--and how it shows up for leadersPositioning coaching as an investment, not remediationFor external coaches: Position yourself for profitability with differentiation strategies such as a niche focus, collaboration, and investment.Loretta’s focus on burnout, anxiety, and wellness in the workplaceThe bottom line for coaches: Loretta’s advice to coaches about working harder, figuring out your clients’ problems, and being creative in developing solutions in a competitive marketResources:Connect with Loretta Stagnitto: Website, LinkedIn, and FacebookConnect with...

Are you a purpose-driven coach who wonders why you’re staring at an empty calendar? Are you unsure about getting those first crucial clients? If you’re caught in the frustrating cycle of needing experience to get clients and needing clients to get more experience, you are not alone. More importantly, you are closer to breaking through than you think. Join me in today’s solo episode to uncover the key to a new coach’s biggest mountain to conquer: landing those first few game-changing clients. We’re diving into this essential topic right now with practical strategies you can implement today. Your first client is waiting for YOU!Show Highlights:Make a mindset shift around the “experience paradox.”Three permission slips to give yourself:Permission to be a beginnerPermission to start before you feel “ready”Permission to charge for your valueConcrete action step #1: Write down one instance when you helped someone create a solution for an issue. Strategies for inviting clients into your space:Think of your warm market as your gold mine.Determine your three circles of influence. (“You cannot be a secret and a success at the same time.”)Build your Know-Like-Trust factor by providing value. Be clear and specific!Use your warm market as an opportunity to offer barter coaching.Concrete action step #2: Identify 10 people in your warm market who need what you offer or might know those who do. Reach out to one person today.Using the Beta Client Approach:Position yourself as someone launching a beta program for your coaching methodology. (This reframes your newness as exclusivity.)Take on a limited number of beta clients for a specified time frame.You can build your client base and clarify your offering to achieve exceptional results. Concrete action step #3: Consider your ideal client and develop a simple beta program tailored to your coaching niche.Building credibility without experience: Where to begin:Leverage your training and certifications.Share your personal transformation story.Connect your professional background to coaching.Gather micro-testimonials from informal helping situations.Create consistent, valuable content. Concrete action step #4: Create your own credibility stack. (Check out SCS 336, What’s Your Value Proposition?)Meg’s 7-day challenge: Are you up for it?Resources:Connect with Meg:Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT. 

You are in for a treat as we discuss current trends in the coaching industry in today’s episode. You’ll learn strategies for stepping up and standing out in a highly competitive market. Join us to hear practical insights from today’s expert guest!Joanna Lott is a business coach who helps qualified coaches attract clients with honesty, not hype. As the host of the Women in the Coaching Arena podcast, a top 2% globally-ranked show, she provides practical strategies to help coaches grow thriving, sustainable businesses. With a track record of successfully selling executive and career coaching services to organizations and individuals, Joanna has supported hundreds of coaches in building profitable, integrity-driven businesses through strategic marketing. She is the co-founder of the One Stop Coach Shop, which offers instant access to templates, tools, and resources specifically designed for coaches. As an ICF Associate Certified Coach holding an ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring, Joanna brings a wealth of practical experience and professional expertise to her work. Show Highlights:The return of in-person coaching, even as a hybrid model of connection, is impactful.Your marketing should show who you are and attract YOUR kind of people.Leverage opportunities (like a podcast) to stand out and bring value. Joanna’s tips for standing out in a competitive coaching environment: use “bots” and tools, differentiate yourself with a catchphrase, run immersive workshops, be authentic, and be different“Coaching with purpose” means finding a mission or social justice issue that people want to get behind with you. (Figure out your mission by asking, “What makes me angry?”)Shine your light by unapologetically claiming your space!Joanna’s advice to young coaches who fear the hatersKey takeaways from Joanna: “You’ll gain so much by going on a visibility mission as far as learning your own voice, building your confidence, and gaining self-esteem. There is so much to gain in the biggest personal growth journey of your life.”Resources:Connect with Joanna Lott:Website, Women in the Coaching Arena podcast, The 2025 Coaches Planner, LinkedIn, and FacebookBook mentioned in this episode: The Art of Gathering by Priya ParkerConnect with Meg:ENROLLING NOW FOR THE FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in August. Click here for more information and sign up now! Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every...

Today’s show focuses on values. How do we get clear on our values, and how do we best help our clients get clear on their values? Our starting point is to understand the crucial difference between needs and values. Join us to discover the transformative power of values-based coaching!Alma Weaver Jones is an executive coach who recently rebranded her company to Soul Weaver, focusing on the positive power of coaching and synergy. As a coach, facilitator, and leadership catalyst, she has coached, inspired, and motivated thousands to build lives and careers that are energizing and fulfilling. With over 20 years of experience as a professional coach, Alma’s portfolio includes high-profile leaders, non-profit organizations, and Fortune 500 companies that recognize the value of developing their human capital as they work toward a shared vision. Alma’s varied background includes executive roles in the staffing industry and the nonprofit sector. She has been on staff at the University of Texas at Dallas since 2005, where she trains and mentors students in coaching programs and coaches leaders in the research department. Show Highlights:Alma’s impetus and inspiration to rebrand after many yearsAlma’s experience with Thomas Leonard, “the father of coaching” (founder of the ICF)“Everyone is being chased by a need.” (Needs are different from values. Are you running FROM something or TOWARD something?)Finding clarity about your values and getting your needs met (Learn to ask yourself the right questions.)Working from a place of values with organizations with strengths in psychology and soul fulfillmentAlma’s best advice for creating a thriving, sustainable coaching business: Find connection, cultivate collaboration, and allow yourself time to build your “runway.”Considerations in weaving a tapestry of values (“What I value” and “what my values are” aren’t the same!)Key takeaways from Alma: “Look at how you, your clients, and your clients’ companies can find ways to live their values. It goes beyond profitability.”Resources:Connect with Alma Weaver Jones: Website, Email, and LinkedInConnect with Meg:ENROLLING NOW FOR THE FALL MENTOR PROGRAM beginning in August. Click here for more information, and sign up now! Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT.