STaR Coach Show

In the most recent solo episode, I shared that a few changes are coming to the format of the STaR Coach Show, all of which are designed to enhance and improve the value to our audience. You’ll start to see some of those in today’s interview with Annie Gelfand, the co-creator and host of the Essence of Mastery Summit. She shares how the path of coaching mastery has the secret sauce it takes to help us be better human beings. If we want to change the world, we have to continue to grow in our coaching mastery! Join us to learn more!Annie Gelfand is a Master Certified Coach (credentialed by the International Coach Federation), Advanced Certified Mentor Coach, and MCC Assessor. Coaching since 1997, she founded the Wisdom Foundation, a humanitarian, philanthropic, community-based, not-for-profit service, as well as Radical Wisdom and Reach Coaching Mastery. A corporate “survivor,” Annie has an MBA, is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Organizational and Relationship Systems and Teams Coach, and holds multiple holistic certifications. She is an avid lover of all things natural and nature, including pickleball, kayaking, swimming, biking, hiking, gardening, ping pong, and chess. Show Highlights:Coaches care deeply and want to make an impact in the world.Running a coaching business requires business savvy around accounting, marketing, sales, etc.The feeling is magic!The #1 problem for MCC applicants? Not doing their inner workAlignment eliminates static noise and confusion about our purpose.The trap we fall into when we compare ourselves to others. Show your gifts to the world!“You can’t be a secret and a success at the same time!”How to identify and celebrate with your support communityDo the inner work and find your blind spots.It’s NOT about the money!Masterful coaches are transparent, curious, confident, and unique.Resources:Connect with Annie Gelfand: Website, LinkedIn, and FacebookCheck out the 2024 Essence of Mastery Summit and use code “Meg” for $498 off the full summit price. (You can get 39 ICF CCEUs for $947!)Work with Meg! A few spots remain for the Fall STaR Coach Show Mentor Program! Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Social media presents coaches and small business owners with multiple innovative opportunities–and most of us are unaware of how to use those to our benefit. Want to learn more about unlocking this potential? Today’s featured guest teaches us to use the tools available to us to help our coaching businesses thrive–without paid ads. Join us to learn from his expertise in creating viral content that generates unlimited leads and solidifies client retention. Michael Gerardi is the founder and CEO of NextGenCEOs. He is known for taking struggling online coaches and turning them into profitable six-figure business owners. Over the past three years, Michael has been on a mission to help over 100 online coaches achieve six-figure incomes in six months or less without paid ads through his Content To Cash Method. He has scaled his business to over $1 million in revenue without paid ads. Your audience is filled with online coaches and entrepreneurs who are passionate about scaling their businesses online, and Michael is here to help them truly become CEOs while they achieve financial freedom without having to trade their time for money. Show Highlights:Michael’s motivation to help struggling online coaches be more profitableMichael’s skill set as a fitness coach—and how he learned to put his customers firstGoing viral and going viral to your audience are two different things!Getting clear about who you want to speak to by identifying their pain pointsMichael’s process to create effective reach to his clients uses effective headlines, trending audio, an “attention-grabbing, scroll-stopping hook,” and captions.Ideas to put in a compelling video to grab your audience’s attentionBe aware of what the algorithms are looking for!The impacts Michael has seen in his business“Information is free. People hire you for implementation.”Understanding how to turn eyeballs and content into cash through building relationshipsRetaining clients through creating systems and follow-upsReferrals and retention to build revenueResources:Connect with Michael Gerardi: Website and InstagramWork with Meg! A few spots remain for the Fall STaR Coach Show Mentor Program! Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Today we are diving into the reality of change. It’s an inevitable part of evolving and growing, but we usually struggle to leave our comfortable patterns and routines to step into change. Why are we so naturally resistant? Let’s explore the challenge that comes from doing things differently and embracing change when it’s the right time to do so. Show Highlights:Much of the coaching process requires us to challenge our belief systems and make positive changes (but we have a natural resistance!) Check out STaR Coach Show Episode 295, Coaching Past Ambivalence.The STaR Coach Show journey has been full of change!Are your services and offerings evolving as you gain more clarity?The crucial precursors to implementing change: know your audience, their needs, pain points, and aspirations to tailor your offering to themThe value of the guidance of mentors and coachesGet clear about your business plan, priorities, and values—and work with people who align with those things.My realization: “Just because I’ve always done it THIS way doesn’t mean I have to continue with that.”My new goals with the STaR Coach Show: to produce a quality weekly show, take advantage of more opportunities with YouTube, and change my solo shows to monthly live streamsUnderstand the value in being creative, not perfect, in your growth process; every new step may not be as successful as you want it to be.My tips for embracing change:Create your vision and write down your goals every day.Get clear about what’s holding you back.Embrace change as a catalyst for growth. Resources:Mentioned in this episode:  STaR Coach Show Episode 295, Coaching Past AmbivalenceWork with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

We have a great show for you today! We are not only learning about a helpful technique but experiencing an exercise in “tapping” with my guest. It’s a win-win for you as you learn a different way to engage with clients and help them clear their blocks, reduce their stress, and reach their goals–and a stress-reducing technique for anyone! Come in with an open and curious mind and learn more with us!Brad Yates is the online guru for Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as “tapping.” He wrote the bestselling children’s book, The Wizard's Wish, and is the co-author of the bestseller, Freedom at Your Fingertips. He is a featured expert in the film, “The Tapping Solution,” and has appeared at many events, seminars, and media outlets. Brad’s core belief is that we all have greatness within us, and he views it as his job to help people reveal that greatness. He has over 1200 instructional videos on YouTube, and he encourages our listeners to take advantage of his online resources. To get the full experience of today’s episode, we urge you to watch the video interview on the STaR Coach Show YouTube channel so you’ll more fully understand the technique of tapping. Show Highlights:Brad’s explanation of EFT and tapping—and the tremendous benefitsResistance, self-sabotage, old programming, and how tapping can help us manifest and reach our goalsThe origins of tapping (1980) as an outgrowth of kinesiology and acupressureBrad’s core belief: “The Michelangelo Process”Brad’s demonstration of a tapping round on the concept of resistance (Try it with us!)Training and certification in tapping are readily available for coaches who want to work more fully with clients around their emotions.Tapping is a way to help people change habits and patterns of behavior.Brad’s explanation of the “freedom to succeed” and how we can achieve goals far beyond our familiar comfort zones“Self-sabotage is simply misguided self-love.” Resources:Connect with Brad Yates: Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Freedom at Your Fingertips bookWork with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach...

Welcome! I hope you enjoyed our “Spring Break” during which we revisited two fantastic shows that were packed with valuable information. I’m excited today to bring you a brand new show with a physician-turned-coach/entrepreneur who shares the value of barter coaching and why this skill is a helpful addition to your creativity toolkit. There is much for us to learn about building this unique coaching muscle! Join us!Dr. Whitney Chew is a board-certified internal medicine physician who quit medicine to pursue entrepreneurship. She helps high-achieving “creator-preneurs” tap into deep focus and peak performance so they can do more and make more money in less time, allowing them to experience more of what truly matters. Through hypnotherapy and other modalities that increase neuroplasticity, Whitney helps her clients rewrite their limiting beliefs and optimize their mindsets. Show Highlights:Whitney’s transition to coaching from the medical fieldThe common scenario of moving into coaching from another professionThe comparison and contrast between coaching and medicine for those who want to help and serve othersThe necessary “unlearning” for a physician-turned-coachBarter coaching creates a platform for practicing and solidifying coaching skills. The essence of barter coaching—and how Whitney structures the schedule to accommodate needsBuilding skills and confidence through barter coaching while helping clients see their blocks and work through themBarter coaching offers a flexible playground to explore different niches.Whitney’s current coaching niche is not at all what she originally intended.Whitney’s advice for those interested in barter coachingResources:Connect with Dr. Whitney Chew: Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and InstagramPast episodes mentioned: SCS 368 with Dr. Kemia Sarraf, SCS 213 with Dr. Gail Gazelle, and SCS 349 with Dr. Gail GazelleWork with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Are you battling a negative narrative? We all need encouragement to get the negative narrative out of the way and shift our mindset to build the life we want. As we continue in our “Spring Break” mode, we are revisiting another great episode that is a favorite of mine from a few years ago with Pam Aks. She is a co-instructor with me at UTD, and she’s one of my favorite people! Her specialty is helping turn your inner critic into your inner support team. Sounds amazing, right? Join us to learn more!Pam Aks is the founder of What’s Within U, an international coaching practice that supports leaders, entrepreneurs, and coaches to change the “Can’t” mindset to “Oh yeah? Watch me!” Named one of the Top Business Coaches in Phoenix by Influence Digest, Pam has helped many go from feeling demotivated personally and professionally to feeling unstoppable. In addition to coaching, Pam loves to teach and is on faculty at the University of Texas at Dallas in their Executive and Professional Coaching Certificate Program. Pam loves to read and geek out on all things mindset-related, and she’s the author of Developing a Confident Mindset. You’ll be inspired by Pam as she helps us adopt a more positive and forward-moving mindset. Show Highlights:Pam’s journey into mindset coaching and writing her bookThe workings of the human brain are dependent on what we “feed” them.Pam’s advice for our “I can’t” storylinesLeading with empathy and understanding as a coachPam’s definition of mindsetOur negative bias keeps us safe and in our comfort zone.Changing our negative narrative requires awareness and “tuning in.”Using “what ifs” to change the negative narrativeFear-based emotions—and how they show up in our bodiesUsing awareness and data to decide what the truth isExamples of exercises to do when you feel less than confident and are caught in the negative loop:Look for the opposite to see what is really true.Be curious to see what you can learn.Recognize that you have options and choices.We are more susceptible to negative chatter when our batteries are drained.Creating a self-care “menu” of appetizers, entrees, desserts, and full meansResources:Connect with Pam Aks: Website and Developing a Confident Mindset bookWork with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

There is always more to learn about deep listening skills. Whatever your coaching or leadership role, you want those around you to feel seen and heard as you engage with them. In today’s episode, we are revisiting a listener favorite from 2020, Honor the Art of Deep Listening. Join us now!Tijen Genco, a Master Certified Coach, is the owner of Genco Coaching, where she offers executive/leadership coaching, life coaching, and wellbeing coaching. She joins the show to discuss the barriers that get in the way of deep listening, along with how we can be attentive and fully present with our clients. Show Highlights:Tijen’s journey into coachingThe core competencies around deep listening—and what does NOT workThe importance of self-awareness for the coachThe coach’s responsibilities during a coaching session, while keeping the focus on the clientThe key language of coaching: open-ended questions (not assumptions)Understanding the client’s model of the world and its impactDeep listening means listening for the essence of what the client says and represents.Note-taking during a coaching session? Get Tijen’s take.Understanding why the coach’s expressive language must match the client’sResources:Connect with Tijen Genco: WebsiteWork with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

There are many different coaching styles and ways of engaging with our clients to empower them to reach their goals. Today’s show explores an interesting facet of coaching as we welcome a coach who focuses on the release of trauma and tension that build up in our bodies. Join us to learn more!Amanda Duarte (PCC, NBC-HWC) is a somatic coach who specializes in the field of emotional regulation. With a deep care for the mind-body connection, she empowers individuals to cultivate emotional well-being and navigate life's challenges with greater ease. Amanda's passion for helping others stems from her personal experience of burnout and understanding the impact that unresolved stress and tension can have on our overall well-being. Through the application of TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) and coaching, clients learn to tap into their body's innate wisdom and activate the body's natural ability to release stress and restore equilibrium.Show Highlights:Amanda’s curiosity in trauma and tension release exercises (TRE)The impacts of stress in our daily lives (“The body keeps the score!”)Understanding the process of “release” (from the work of Dr. David Bercelli) and how children and adults do it differentlyAmanda’s work: inviting people to be vulnerable in a safe space that allows for a mind-body connectionAn example of what a TRE session with Amanda might look like, and how it incorporates traditional coaching methodsFeedback from clients who have incorporated TRE into their livesGroup settings for TRE allow shared humanity and increased connections.The importance for every one of us to be grounded and feel safeBenefits and results of TREResources:Work with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Connect with Amanda DuarteEmail Amanda Duarte amanda@shakeforstressresilience.comLinkedIn

Welcome to another great episode of the STaR Coach Show! Today’s topic is a core concept of coaching: using inquiry to empower others to step into their talents and strengths. Join us to learn practical tools you can implement today!Bob Tiede is the co-author of the 3rd edition of Leading With Questions, a book filled with step-by-step guidance on the art of questioning and techniques for use with individuals, teams, and organizations. An author of six books, Bob is the content creator behind Leading With Questions, a blog of over 12 years and followed in over 200 countries, testifying to his creativity, innovation, and consistency in bringing content forward. He has been on staff at Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) for 53 years, working in several roles. Most recently, he marked the 20-year milestone on their US leadership development team. Bob is passionate about helping leaders build their confidence and competence through using coaching techniques with their teams and seeing incredible results. Bob has been married to his wife, Sherry, for 53 years, and they share four adult children and eight incredible grandchildren. Show Highlights:Leading With Questions, the book that changed Bob’s leadership style foreverA leader is more than a “benevolent dictator.”The beginnings of Bob’s blog and his “addiction to exposure”The pushback from leaders about leading with questionsBob’s 30-second technique to teach anyone to lead with questionsLeading with questions maximizes opportunities, workable solutions, and teamwork.Leadership does NOT mean doing it all and having all the answers.The power of might instead of shouldBob’s example of incredible success and transformation at Walt Disney World Laundry Services when leaders began leading with questionsResources:Connect with Bob Tiede: LinkedIn, Facebook, Leading With Questions blog, and Leading With Questions bookWork with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!

Are you bringing your CEO mindset to your business? What does that look like for you? Today’s show will move the needle for you, whether you are a coach or any other small business owner, and you’ll learn more about wearing your chief executive officer hat correctly!Deirdre Harter and Carmen Reed-Gilkison are business strategists and the co-founders of Encore Empire, the place where women who believe that entrepreneurship is the most exhilarating and satisfying way to reach financial security and freedom translate their experiences into impact and income while making a difference in the world. In founding Encore Empire, Deirdre and Carmen bring together their backgrounds in business with the financial savvy of a CPA (Deirdre) and the insights of a Certified Online Business Manager and Whole-Person Coach (Carmen). Show Highlights:Three phases of the CEO mindset: The startup phase: In this phase, you are intentional in building the foundation of your business with systems, services, and ideal clients. You must plan, review, test, and optimize.The fix-up phase: If you are making sales, you have entered the fix-up phase in which you’ll leverage your time, experience growing pains, focus on systems to optimize, get serious about data, and plan for a team. The grow-up phase: In this phase, you learn to “delete or delegate,” focus on high-value activities, scale your business, know your financial metrics, and develop courses/programs. Work ON your business, not IN your business!Progress through the three phases of the CEO mindset is not always linear!Takeaways from Deirdre: “Stewardship is key. Separate yourself emotionally from your business and understand your role and responsibilities.”Takeaways from Carmen: “Lead with curiosity. The journey of an entrepreneur is not linear.”Resources:Connect with Deirdre, Carmen, and Encore Empire: Website, LinkedIn (Deirdre), LinkedIn (Carmen), Facebook (Encore Empire), and Facebook (Empire of Unstoppable Women)**Deirdre and Carmen invite STaR Coach listeners to join their FREE Marketing Methodology Workshop. Use this special link to sign up. Work with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Do you need a jumpstart to help you get traction and make things happen? This is the show to inspire and motivate you. You can achieve far more than you ever thought possible! My expert guest helps us understand the difference between dreams and goals—and how to achieve them to the fullest. Join us to learn more!Laura Seybold is the founder and president of Shine Consulting, an executive coaching and consulting firm focused on enabling individuals, teams, and organizations to reach their greatest potential. Laura understands the impact leaders have on employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture. She is passionate about teaching leadership and coaching leaders so they can have a more positive impact and influence on others. She hosts the Leadership Rediscovered podcast, where she interviews leaders from different industries and walks of life to share lessons learned along the leadership journey. In today’s show, we dive deep into goals and how we move from wishing and dreaming to making them happen. Show Highlights:Laura’s journey into entrepreneurship, creativity, and her leadership philosophy: “You can’t lead others if you don’t know how to lead yourself.”The difference between dreams (the blueprint) and goals (the construction team)Laura’s B-STAR framework for goal-setting success: Believable, Specific, Time-bound, Accountable, and RewardingCreating coaching programs that fit clients’ needs–and how Laura developed “Finish It!”Laura’s passion for moms who put their dreams on hold to serve others in their livesLaura’s learnings as she developed her virtual program, retreats, masterclasses, and one-on-one coaching offeringsResources:Work with Meg!Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Connect with Laura SeyboldWebsite, LinkedIn, and Facebook

How much attention are you paying to your brand? Whether you are an internal or external coach or a leader in any capacity, you have a personal brand. How can we build confidence and create clarity around our brand while staying in alignment with ourselves? My guest today has helpful tips to share! Join us to learn more about sustainable ways to approach personal brand development with authenticity and intention. Emma Donovan is the co-founder and brand strategist of Dapper, a brand studio focused on how the human experience shapes brand development. She is an established professional with 15+ years of experience in brand strategy, content writing, and entrepreneurship. At Dapper, she and her team focus on creating space for clients to gain clarity of purpose and confidence to own their authentic stories. Her ability to identify and seize an opportunity has played a significant role in her entrepreneurial journey, and Emma’s superpower lies in injecting enthusiasm, vibrancy, and playfulness into any situation. She excels in creating new products and collaborating with brilliant minds to connect the dots for clients. Show Highlights:Your personal brand is not a logo, but it’s how you show up in the world.Imposter syndrome is the first hurdle to overcome in brand building.It’s okay (and preferred!) to be vulnerable, relatable, and authentic!Embrace the winding path that gave you experience and expertise.Steps to build your personal brand: curate your brand, share your story with joy, position yourself to attract the right clients, and stand out from the others.In social media video posts, “natural and engaging is better than being perfect.”Find your confidence in brand building through clarity of purpose.Brand building is a process; give yourself grace and time to build momentum.Emma’s advice about finding balance in being responsible and consistent in posting content while not overdoing itConversations build confidence; you can utilize LinkedIn Live, Zoom, Google Meets, etc.Emma’s tips about writer’s block, accountability, and using LinkedInResources:Connect with Emma Donovan: Dapper Website and LinkedInWork with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Most coaches don’t set out to be coaches. A consistent background among many coaches is the move from some other kind of work where we have grown and developed as human beings before moving into the coaching world. The transition for many coaches involves moving from the corporate sector into entrepreneurship, a journey that has its various challenges and experiences. Whatever your coaching role now and wherever you aspire to go in the future, you’ll find today’s interview to be helpful and informative. Join us!Susan Daniel is a devoted talent development professional who is committed to unlocking the potential of individuals, teams, and organizations. Her journey began at Walt Disney World Resort, setting the stage for a fulfilling career path. Specializing in leadership development, experiential learning, facilitation, and performance coaching, Susan has refined her skills across various roles. She excels in designing, managing, and coaching various leadership and team development programs, all aimed at enriching personal and organizational effectiveness. Away from her corporate achievements, Susan is an avid fitness enthusiast, engaging in activities like hiking, yoga, Pilates, and strength training. Her dedication to nutrition extends to preparing healthy, nourishing meals for friends and family, and her adventurous side shines through her extensive travels with her husband as they explore the great outdoors and seek new experiences. Show Highlights:Two paths that might lead to external coaching as an entrepreneurial careerHow we are myth-busting several common misconceptions around making a move into coaching The importance of networks and community in establishing support and continued growthHow this interview came about in an unusual way when Susan attended a conference where Meg was speakingWhat Susan has noticed about the differences in being an internal vs. external coach around marketing and brandingWhy feedback is just as important for an external coach–but it takes intention to get feedbackHow you can set yourself up for success as an external coach while you are still coaching internallyHow Susan found ways to pave the way for a smooth transition as she got her coaching certificationHow Susan is finding ways to challenge herself to continue to grow and developHow structure and systems can help you be more efficient and effective as an external coach Resources:Connect with Susan Daniel: LinkedIn and FacebookWork with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Welcome! We are wrapping up the month of February with an encouraging show and another inspiring guest. You’ll be challenged to think about the choices you make in life and how you can be more proactive than reactive, especially when life hands us difficulties. Whatever your role and however you show up in your life, you don’t want to miss this dose of practical wisdom. Join us!Gerald Leonard is an author, CEO, and jazz musician. He brings all of these roles and skills into his presentations, writing, and work. In today’s show, he shares his journey of overcoming a crippling illness to create his own success story. He teaches us a new perspective on life through his analogy of being caught in the traffic of life or moving into the HOV lane to adopt a different mindset and create a better result. He’s written A Symphony of Choices (A Business Parable), Culture is the Bass, and Workplace Jazz. Show Highlights:Why mindfulness, productivity, and goal achievement are not as much WHAT you do as WHO you areHighlights of Gerald’s background: music, ministry, IT work, and a crippling illness right before his TEDx talkHow Gerald made mindset shifts and learned new concepts to face his biggest challenge in life–and turn his mess into his messageSpecific choices Gerald made to “get better, not bitter” How Gerald discovered one simple daily practice that rewired and reprogrammed his brainWhat it means to live life in the HOV lane instead of being “stuck in stressful traffic”How to narrow your focus on success instead of drifting along with the waves of lifeGerald’s takeaways: “Identify your #1 goal and the #1 person who is good at that. Buy their book, read their material, listen to their programs, and learn all that you can from them. Pursue them. You never know what might happen. Take one step at a time.”Resources:Connect with Gerald Leonard: Website, LinkedIn, and FacebookWork with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Are there lessons to be learned from the world of hip-hop? The answer is YES! Today’s topic should expand your lens and encourage you to look at things a little differently regarding how culture influences the way we show up in life. Join us to learn more!Dr. Tori Ellis is a native New Yorker who has always been inspired to lead and guide others in the educational and workplace realms. Witnessing her family’s efforts to support and empower youth in the community from an early age, Tori decided to build upon that legacy and carve out her unique path. Pursuing psychology and criminal justice as an undergrad, she went on to earn her master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology and a doctorate in human and organizational psychology. Positioned as a millennial in contemporary society, Tori is dedicated to providing her peers and succeeding generations with the necessary tools to become exemplary members of society. Through a focus on wellness, positive psychology, and entrepreneurship, she is committed to holistic personal development and every effort that inspires and empowers children around the world to pursue their passions and be their best selves in every area of life. Being inspired and motivated by the hip-hop industry led her to write her best-selling book, The Sound of Business: Seeing Entrepreneurship through Hip Hop. Show Highlights:How entrepreneurship and leadership are connected to hip-hopHow Dr. Tori learned about healthy leadership, influence, and growthWhat it means to “be authentically me” in connection and impact to the world3 key elements Dr. Tori found that are common to entrepreneurship and hip-hop:Evolving over timeFalling in line with demandsMaking future advancementsWhy we have to pay attention to the feedback we receiveHow hip-hop and coaching have common parallels around self-expression, strength, courage, and struggleTakeaways from Dr. Tori: “Continue to be your authentic self, trust in everything that you envisioned, and know that you will get to the top if you continue to believe and put your best foot forward.” Resources:Connect with Dr. Tori Ellis: The Sound of Business  website and book, Instagram, and LinkedInWork with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Happy Valentine’s Day! On this day when we celebrate love and relationships, I want us to focus on the power of self-love because the relationship we have with ourselves is foundational to how we show up with others. We don’t give self-love enough attention because we are wired as humans to focus on what we are doing wrong and where we are lacking. When we accept ourselves for who we are and recognize our worth, it has a healthy impact on our esteem and confidence. I highly recommend the work of Kristin Neff around self-compassion, which is the companion to self-love that encourages us to take care of ourselves, both physically and emotionally. The concept of self-love impacts how we make choices, set boundaries, and treat ourselves with kindness and care. Let’s explore more about this topic in today’s show!Show Highlights:Why self-love is not indulgence, selfishness, or narcissismHow to understand self-love, self-compassion, and self-careProven benefits of healthy self-love and self-care practicesWhy we are more resilient when we are in a place of self-love and self-compassionWhy self-love presents an opportunity for personal growth and developmentPractical steps to cultivate self-love:Be intentional about finding enjoyment, getting good sleep, having physical movement, etc.Increase awareness of your routines and patterns.Turn self-criticism into a compliment.Focus on gratitude.Use affirmations.Celebrate wins.Consider taking a strengths assessment to spotlight your strengths. (Check out The STaR Coach Show Episodes 31 and 131 about Character Strengths with Dr. Ryan Niemiec.)Be aware of what drains your self-love—and practice mindfulness instead. (Check out Episode 349, Mindfulness Practices with Dr. Gail Gazelle.)Resources:Mentioned in this episode: VIA Character Strengths Assessment, STaR Coach Show Episodes 31, 131, and 349Work with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Is your marketing plan delivering the results you want? Do you have a marketing plan, or are you guilty of “random acts of marketing”? Today’s show covers the importance of having a structured plan in place to make your marketing process a foundational piece of your business success. If you need practical and straightforward guidance for setting better intentions and seeing better results from your marketing dollars, you don’t want to miss today’s show! Join us!Austin LaRoche is the CEO of ATAK Interactive and the creator of M2S (Marketing-to-Sales) Framework, a B2B growth system that synchronizes strategy and execution in a simple pragmatic plan. Based in Pasadena, California, ATAK Interactive is a full-service marketing agency with employees and clients across the globe. Austin is an engaged entrepreneur with a passion for helping other business owners see their visions come to light, and his company motto is “Strength and Structure.” He and his team watch their clients grow from random acts of marketing into an organized operation that can measure and optimize success at every stage of their journey. Austin describes himself as naturally creative and biologically unorganized, traits that have driven him to build frameworks in every area of his life to keep him accountable for his goals and long-term vision. He doesn’t just preach “Strength in Structure” to his clients, but he carries out the mantra in everything he does. You’ll learn specific examples of a marketing plan that brings you “strength in structure.” Show Highlights:What Austin enjoys most about his work with business ownersThe four elements of your business foundation: vision, communications, data, and buyer personasHow Austin simplifies the structure of B2B (business-to-business) marketing, which easily applies to B2C (business-to-consumer) marketingHow lead generation fluctuates within different industriesHow to get clear about “delighting your customers”Why we should stop our random acts of marketingHow to use authentic ways to connect through marketing by providing valueSuccessful tactics that share your authentic messaging:Make the customer the hero in your story.Be intentional about asking for testimonials and reviews.Four buckets into which every marketing effort should fit (in one or more): to attract prospects, to convert prospects into an opportunity, to close the opportunity into a customer, or to delight the customerAustin’s takeaway advice about habits, quarterly systems, and processesResources:Connect with MegCheck out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Connect with Austin LaRocheWebsiteLinkedIn

No matter what work we do and what passions we pursue in life, we must manage our time, energy, and confidence to be successful. For coaches and others in the helping professions, these management skills are important to us AND our clients. We can help others reach their goals by empowering them to examine how they engage with their time, energy, and confidence. Join us to learn more from today’s inspiring guest!April Roberts is a coach who helps Gen X women achieve more abundance, love, spirituality, and alignment in connecting with their femininity. She’s a high-achieving former attorney and financial advisor who discovered her genuine desire and enthusiasm to help people think differently about the way they engage with their choices and intentions in life. April hosts The Vixen Voice podcast, where she shares stories of Gen X women who have shed the traditional definition of success to pursue their life’s true passion. Along with much wisdom and inspiration, April shares specific strategies to apply in time management, identifying energy drainers in your life, and finding what truly lights you up. Show Highlights:Why knowing yourself and how you operate is the key to understanding your actions and reactionsWhat April learned about herself and how she best operates for success in time managementHow to show up as your best self–even for the energy-draining activities in your lifeHow to fill up your energy tank by managing time, energy, and confidence with a color-coded calendarApril’s tips for managing your color-coded calendar:Use 3-5 colors maximum (Don’t overdo it!)Review your calendar monthly.Use time blocking.Sandwich an undesirable activity between two things you enjoy.Reflect weekly and evaluate what makes a day flow for you—and listen to the wisdom of your emotions.How a morning routine can clear out mental and energetic clutter and set the stage for peace and calm each dayHow to understand your best self vs. your shadow selfWhy Zoom and video conferencing burn us out with overstimulationWhy strategic breaks are necessary for rest and reset during the dayHow to set intentions about how we want to show up and set graceful boundariesHow to look for wins and positives each dayHow April’s “Six Minutes to Change Your Life” exercise is a simple hack to improve your life!Resources:Connect with MegConnect with April Roberts: Website and Podcast, Instagram, and LinkedInSign up for April’s 3-Day Money Mindset Challenge! (February 6-8) Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Connect with April RobertsWebsite and PodcastInstagrama...

When we think too much in our coaching, we break the presence with our clients. We make it about our identity as a coach instead of about the work the client is doing–and that’s not good coaching. I’m happy to welcome Dr. Marcia Reynolds to the STaR Coach Show for her third visit! She has much wisdom to share with us about helping us be in partnership with our clients. Join us to learn more!Dr. Marcia Reynolds is a Master Certified Coach who has trained and coached leaders in 43 countries. She is the author of four international bestsellers: Outsmart Your Brain, The Discomfort Zone, Wander Woman, and Coach the Person, Not the Problem. In today’s show, we focus on her newest book, Breakthrough Coaching: Creating Lightbulb Moments in Your Coaching Conversations. Marcia holds a doctorate in organizational psychology and two master’s degrees in learning psychology and communications. She was the fifth ICF president, is in ICF’s Circle of Distinction, and teaches for coaching schools in the US, Asia, and Europe. Show Highlights:How a coach’s identity and a client’s identity form a multi-layered issueHow we define situations based on our self-perceptionHow a breakthrough moment in coaching can be a subtle shiftHow a coach can become a thinking partner with their clientWhy a coach must make space for new awarenessHow a coach can become a thought disrupter and invite clients into discomfortWhy maintaining presence and curiosity with the client equals safety for themWhy Marcia wrote Breakthrough Coaching–and what she hopes the book accomplishesHow a coach can partner with a client in understandingTakeaways from Marcia: “Breakthrough Coaching is not about being perfect; it’s about being present. The most important thing is to be compassionately curious with your client.”Resources:Connect with Meg RentschlerVisit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Connect with Dr. Marcia ReynoldsWebsiteBreakthrough Coaching: Creating Lightbulb Moments in Your Coaching ConversationsClaim your Book Launch Bonus for Breakthrough Coaching.

What habits and routines are you creating that will bring you the success you want in your life? How can you partner with others to help them do the same? The steps we take each day collectively add up to make a huge difference; don’t we want those steps to move us forward to more success? Join us to learn more in this episode!Ben Kirk is a highly sought-after productivity and high-performance expert known for his direct approach to helping individuals and businesses achieve their goals. His mantra is, “Do Better, Be Better, Win the Day,” which encapsulates his self-discipline, consistency, and accountability philosophy. He uses an innovative, custom-built, world-class digital platform that allows his clients to easily track their progress and see tangible results. His methods are designed to help his clients implement incremental changes that grow their success exponentially. Ben firmly believes that small changes create a major impact. His clients know him as their “Productivity PT,” and his accountability niche is tailored to the busy professional. He offers efficient, weekly 15-minute sessions that focus on the performance of the previous week, identify obstacles, and outline high-value tasks for the week ahead. All of this is tied to his clients’ quarterly and yearly goals, which were created using his proven method and digital platform. His work is not just about improving productivity, but it’s transforming lives. Show Highlights:Where to begin to help an overwhelmed person set goals and form good habitsHow to implement an immediate action drill, or brain dump, by using the Eisenhower MatrixQuestions to ask a client who isn’t reaching their goals that will identify the habits they want to establishHow to be realistic in setting goals and establishing new habits and routinesHow Ben helps his clients get clear about the goals that will help them move forward (his Goal-Setting Challenge)How to identify daily activities (little steps taken with consistency) that can propel us forwardWhy a weekly review process is one of the biggest success habits to put in placeWhat it was like for Ben to develop an appBen’s takeaways: “Start at the 30,000-foot level in looking at your goals and break them down into quarterly/monthly/weekly goals and daily tasks.”Resources:Connect with Meg Rentschler:STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  Visit the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!Connect with Ben Kirk:Website