On this 'Making of a Coach', Tobi meets Julika Franke for a deep dive into creating a compelling offer that genuinely helps coaches find paying clients. Grounded in Alex Hormozi’s Value Equation, Julika unpacks how to define a crystal‑clear dream outcome, increase the perceived likelihood of achievement, and shape real offer components that reduce time delay and client effort. They discuss ethics, specificity (“riches in the niches”), and how to align marketing with authenticity—not hype—for sustainable client acquisition. You’ll also hear practical ways to price your offer and become a “category of one.”Key Learnings:Map client A→B with a concrete dream outcome, then apply the value equation to raise value: pick a tight market, sharpen language in their words, and design components that increase perceived likelihood of achievement—test with 1–3 real clients for feedback.Compress time delay and lower effort/sacrifice: add structures that speed results (clear timeline, templates, checklists, accountability touchpoints, group/WhatsApp support), especially for B2B pilots or “offer ladder” entry points.Price the transformation, not the hours: anchor on what the problem is worth to solve, bundle your unique assets (method, tools, process) to be a category of one—this is the core of creating a compelling offer for client acquisition.Resources:Julika Franke's Website: https://julika-franke.de/Julika Franke's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julika-franke/Alex Hormozi’s Value Equation: https://acquisition.comFind your Coaching Tool: https://metaFox.euTry the metaFox Strengths Discovery: https://strengths-discovery.comConnect with Tobi on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tobiasweghornEpisode Chapters:00:00 Teaser: Niches And Offers00:01 Creating A Compelling Offer — Why It Matters00:03 Julika Franke’s Journey Into Coaching And Marketing00:09 The Value Equation For Client Acquisition00:13 From Dream Outcome To Target Market Clarity00:15 Riches In The Niches: Specificity Beats Generic00:23 Time Delay, Offer Ladders, And B2B vs B2C00:26 Reducing Effort And Sacrifice In Your Offer00:27 Relationship Coach Example: Should I Stay Or Go?00:36 First Steps And Pricing: Build Your Category Of One
On this 'Making of a Coach', Tobi meets career coach and coach trainer Lucy Higgins for a coaching demo that explores restlessness using the saboteur assessment from Positive Intelligence. Drawing on the Introduction, we frame Lucy’s directive career change program for ambitious mothers and how she resolves blockers like unhelpful beliefs with lightweight mindset tools. Together, Lucy and Tobi run a live coaching demo around the Restless and Hyper‑Achiever patterns, aiming for presence and peace of mind during early parenthood. You’ll hear how a shared language from Positive Intelligence can carry through a coaching journey without needing the full accreditation program.Key Learnings:Integrate the saboteur assessment early to create shared language for your career change program; contract for a short coaching demo and use it to surface “judge + accomplice” patterns like Restless or Hyper‑Achiever.Translate insights into simple mindset tools: name the trigger thought, thank the saboteur’s old survival role, then practice a “switch‑off” ritual that redirects attention to meaningful connection (e.g., family time) using Positive Intelligence language.Build the client’s “healthy voice” from values and strengths; borrow Adult state from transactional analysis and ventral vagal cues to anchor presence, and repeat the coaching demo language in follow‑ups to reinforce new habits.Resources:Lucy Higgins’s Website: https://lucyhigginscoaching.co.uk/Lucy Higgins’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-higgins-coaching/Positive Intelligence's Saboteur Assessment: https://www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/Find your Coaching Tool: https://metaFox.euTry the metaFox Strengths Discovery: https://strengths-discovery.comConnect with Tobi on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tobiasweghornEpisode Chapters:00:00 Seeking Peace Of Mind And Restlessness00:02 Intro: Lucy’s Directive Career Change Program00:05 Mindset Tools And When To Use The Saboteur Assessment00:09 How The Positive Intelligence Test Works00:13 Choosing The Restless Saboteur00:18 Coaching Demo Goal: Presence Over Restlessness00:21 Judge And Accomplice Saboteurs Explained00:26 Costs Of Restlessness And Finding Balance00:30 Switching Off: What Already Works For Tobi00:37 Beyond The Tool: TA And Polyvagal In Practice
On this 'Making of a Coach', Tobi meets Lucy Higgins to unpack how she became a career coach and built a private practice around a career change program for ambitious mothers. They contrast non-directive coaching with a more directive coaching offer and walk through Explore - Dream - Discover as adapted from Fireworks Coaching. Lucy connects her own matrescence journey to clear positioning, pricing, and the balance between platform work (BetterUp) and private clients - useful if you want to become a coach with a tangible, outcomes-based offer.Key Learnings:Decide when to use non-directive coaching versus a structured career change program: map client readiness (tweak vs reinvention), define deliverables, and set clear package lengths and outcomes.Productize your expertise into directive coaching: adapt a framework like Explore–Dream–Discover, add your own exercises, and price for both session time and between-session prep.Bring a motherhood studies lens where relevant: normalize systemic barriers, coach identity shifts post-matrescence, and translate insights into skills like stakeholder communication and personal branding to help clients move.Resources:Lucy Higgins's Website: https://lucyhigginscoaching.co.uk/Lucy Higgins's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-higgins-coach/BetterUp Coaching Platform: https://www.betterup.comFind your Coaching Tool: https://metaFox.euTry the metaFox Strengths Discovery: https://strengths-discovery.comConnect with Tobi on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tobiasweghornEpisode Chapters:00:00 Welcome & Framing The Career Change Program00:03 Platforms vs Private Work00:04 Mission: Helping Women Navigate Systems00:06 Motherhood As Catalyst For Career Change00:12 What Is Matrescence?00:17 Non-Directive Coaching Packages00:20 Directive Coaching: Explore, Dream, Discover00:23 Tackling Fear, Identity & Systemic Barriers00:31 Pricing: Packages And Corporate Rates00:36 Advice To New Coaches: Lean Into What You Love
On this 'Making of a Coach', Tobi meets Lucy Higgins to unpack real "Frequently Asked Questions" from aspiring coaches wanting to become a coach. Drawing on her work training cohorts of new coaches at Animas in the UK and her own practice, Lucy digs into client acquisition strategies, whether to niche, and the true timeline of coaching business building. They also explore coaching pricing models, the balance between directive and non‑directive work, why supervision matters and when ICF/EMCC accreditation helps (and when it doesn’t).Key Learnings:Define a precise client avatar and map “Hell Island to Heaven Island” outcomes; choose outreach where those clients already are (e.g., LinkedIn, events), then prioritize referrals - practical client acquisition strategies to become a coach who consistently books calls.Run an 80/20 split: 80% delivering, 20% building; set up simple systems early (e.g. Calendly or similar tools for scheduling) to compound your coaching business building.Calibrate fees to client segment and outcomes, then review quarterly; consider sliding scales and raise rates as evidence and confidence grow - your working “coaching pricing models.” If you target corporates or platforms, evaluate ICF/EMCC accreditation requirements first.Resources:Lucy Higgins's Website: https://lucyhigginscoaching.co.uk/Lucy Higgins's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyhigginscoaching/Animas Centre for Coaching: https://www.animascoaching.comInternational Coaching Federation (ICF): https://coachingfederation.orgEMCC Global: https://www.emccglobal.orgAssociation for Coaching (AC): https://www.associationforcoaching.comCalendly: https://calendly.comCoachHub: https://www.coachhub.comBetterUp: https://www.betterup.comFind your Coaching Tool: https://metaFox.euTry the metaFox Strengths Discovery: https://strengths-discovery.comConnect with Tobi on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tobiasweghornEpisode Chapters:00:00 Teaser: Hell Island To Heaven Island00:02 Why This Coach‑Trainer FAQ Episode00:10 Client Acquisition Strategies: Avatar, Channels, Referrals00:13 Coaching Business Building Timeline And Buffer00:15 Should I Niche Or Be The Niche?00:17 Selling As A Helper, Not A Salesperson00:19 Coaching Pricing Models And Sliding Scales00:25 Systems That Save Time: Calendly, Xero, SEO00:36 Directive vs Non‑Directive Coaching00:40 Coaching Accreditation: ICF, EMCC, AC
On this 'Making of a Coach', Tobi meets Dr. Ronald Franke, the co-founder behind the LINC Personality Profiler, to trace how a psychology student became a coach, researcher, and entrepreneur. Next to a deep dive into the personality and coaching, the conversation unfolded as an entrepreneurial journey through the coaching industry - from cultural research to launching a B2B tool now used by 5,000+ coaches running 40,000+ assessments a year. Along the way, they unpack where personality assessments fit into real coaching versus debriefs, and why type-based tools fall short of trait-based approaches. Originally recorded in German and shared here via AI transcreation, this coaching podcast doubles as a candid playbook for turning expertise into a scalable tool.Key Learnings:Use a trait-based approach (e.g., Big Five) to link coachee goals to personality patterns; when it fits, bring the LINC Personality Profiler into leadership or team topics to speed insight without replacing coaching.If you build services around personality assessments, validate willingness to pay with small experiments and an MVP before scaling digital products.For revenue stability, go B2B: certify as a provider, package debriefs plus coaching for HR and leadership development, and track success by the implementation rate of agreed actions.Resources:More on LINC on: https://linc.de and https://linc-north-america.com Ronald's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ronald-franke-b5360123/Big Five Model: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BigFivepersonality_traitsFind your Coaching Tool: https://metaFox.euTry the metaFox Strengths Discovery: https://strengths-discovery.comConnect with Tobi on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tobiasweghornEpisode Chapters:00:00 Opening: Why Personality Assessments Matter01:00 Meet Dr. Ronald Franke And The LINC Personality Profiler03:00 From Psychology Studies To Coaching And Research05:00 Culture Research To Product: Early Tests And Pivots06:00 Choosing Coaches Over HR: Finding The Initial Niche12:00 Building Products, MVPs, And What Actually Sells17:00 Beyond The Tool: HR Solutions And B2B Services20:00 Big Five Model In Coaching: From Debrief To Real Change29:00 Internationalization And What’s Next
This is a German Original Episode. For its English version, click here!In dieser Folge von Making of a Coach spricht Tobi mit Dr. Ronald Franke, dem Mitgründer des LINC Personality Profilers. Gemeinsam zeichnen sie nach, wie aus einem Psychologiestudenten ein Coach, Forscher und Unternehmer wurde. Neben einem tiefen Einblick in Persönlichkeit und Coaching entwickelt sich das Gespräch zu einer unternehmerischen Reise durch die Coaching-Branche – von kulturpsychologischer Forschung bis hin zur Entwicklung eines B2B-Tools, das heute von über 5.000 Coaches genutzt wird und jährlich mehr als 40.000 Auswertungen ermöglicht.Unterwegs beleuchten die beiden, welche Rolle Persönlichkeitsanalysen im echten Coaching – jenseits von Auswertungs-Gesprächen – spielen und warum typbasierte Instrumente gegenüber eigenschaftsbasierten Ansätzen an ihre Grenzen stoßen.Key Learnings:Eigenschaftsorientiert statt typbasiert: Nutze Modelle wie die Big Five, um Coaching-Ziele mit Persönlichkeitsmustern zu verknüpfen. Wo es passt, kann der LINC Personality Profiler in Führungs- oder Teamkontexten helfen, Einsichten zu beschleunigen – ohne Coaching zu ersetzen.Testen vor Skalieren: Wer Dienstleistungen rund um Persönlichkeitsanalysen aufbaut, sollte Zahlungsbereitschaft früh mit kleinen Experimenten und einem MVP prüfen, bevor digitale Produkte skaliert werden.Stabilität durch B2B: Für nachhaltige Umsätze lohnt es sich, im Unternehmenskontext anzusetzen – etwa durch Zertifizierungen, kombinierte Angebote aus Auswertung und Coaching für HR und Führungskräfteentwicklung, und Erfolgsmessung über die Umsetzung vereinbarter Maßnahmen.Ressourcen:Mehr zu LINC: https://linc.deRonald auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ronald-franke-b5360123/Big-Five-Modell: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_(Psychologie)Finde dein Coaching Tool: https://metaFox.euStärken im Coaching: https://strengths-discovery.comTobi auf LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tobiasweghornEpisode Chapters:01:58 Die Entstehung des LINC Personality Profilers02:56 Von der Wissenschaft zum Coaching05:02 Herausforderungen und Learnings im Unternehmertum07:57 Die Rolle der Persönlichkeit im Coaching16:10 Entwicklung und Anwendung des LINC Profilers41:09 Unternehmenskultur und internationale Expansion44:46 Lightning Round Fragerunde zum Abschluss
Why is personality relevant in almost all coaching issues? How can we best assess and describe it? In this episode of "The Making of a Coach," Tobi from metaFox sits down with Lars Voigt from LINC and explores Tobi's Personality Profile. Lars shares insights into the Big Five model and how it forms the foundation of the Link Personality Profiler, a tool widely used in Europe and beyond. They discuss the importance of understanding personality holistically, incorporating character, motives, and competencies, and how these elements can be effectively measured and applied in coaching. After analysing Tobi's profile, they also compare the LINC Personality Profiler to other tools like DISC, emphasizing the depth and scientific grounding of the Big Five model.Key Learnings:Integrating personality assessments like the Big Five model at the start of a coaching journey provides a comprehensive diagnostic tool for both coaches and clients. Understanding the interplay between character, motives, and competencies is crucial for effective coaching and personal development.Coaches should be trained on the tools they use to ensure they can convey nuanced insights and avoid oversimplifying complex personality traits.Resources:Lars Voigt's Website: https://linc.de/unternehmen/Lars Voigt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lars-voigt-linc/Find your Coaching Tool: https://metaFox.euTry the metaFox Strengths Discovery: https://strengths-discovery.comConnect with Tobi on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tobiasweghornEpisode Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Personality Assessments00:02 The Big Five Model and Link Personality Profiler00:04 Integrating Psychometrics in Coaching00:06 Understanding Motives and Competencies00:10 Comparing DISC and Link Personality Profiler00:20 The Importance of Training for Coaches
In this episode of "The Making of a Coach," Katja von Glinowiecki, a seasoned coach and supervisor, shares her journey from feeling isolated in her coaching practice to discovering the transformative power of supervision in coaching. Based in Germany, Katja discusses how supervision in coaching provides a structured, professional reflection space that enhances both personal and professional growth. She explains the differences between coaching, supervision, and mentoring, and highlights the importance of supervision in maintaining coaching industry standards. Katja also touches on the cultural variations in the acceptance of supervision and the potential impact of making it a norm in the coaching industry.Key Learnings:Supervision in coaching offers a structured space for professional reflection, helping coaches to grow and maintain ethical standards.Engaging in regular supervision can prevent feelings of isolation and enhance resilience, ultimately benefiting client interactions.Understanding the cultural differences in coaching and supervision practices can provide insights into improving coaching industry standards globally.Resources:Join the metaFox Community: https://join.metafox.community/Katja von Glinowiecki's Websites: https://www.my-circus.de/ https://orientierungs-coaching.de/Connect with Katja on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katja-von-glinowiecki/Connect with Tobi on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tobiasweghornEpisode Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Supervision in Coaching00:05 Katja's Journey to Discovering Supervision00:10 Defining Supervision and Its Benefits00:15 The Role of Supervision in Professional Growth00:20 Cultural Perspectives on Supervision00:25 How to Get Started with Supervision
In this "Making of a Coach," topical deep dive, we unpack mental health interventions with Rochelle Bata and Shen Javier, co-founders of Phlourish, a nonprofit in the Philippines. They discuss their mission to help adolescents flourish and solve a mental health crisis through evidence-based solutions, based on the principles of "effective altruism". The episode explores the challenges of mind-blowing suicide rates and mental health stigma in low-resource areas and the impact-driven approaches Phlourish employs to address these issues, including the use of lay mental health workers and guided self-help workbooks.Key Learnings:Understand the importance of mental health stigma (and literacy) and how it can be improved through targeted interventions.Learn how to effectively use lay mental health workers to bridge the gap in mental health services.Discover the principles of "effective altruism" in creating scalable and impactful mental health solutions.Resources:Meet Phlourish on: https://phlourish.phConnect with Roc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-bata/ Connect with Shen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reynaly-shen-javier/ Connect with Tobi: https://linkedin.com/in/tobiasweghornFind your Coaching Tool: https://metaFox.eu Try the metaFox Strengths Discovery: https://strengths-discovery.com Episode Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Mental Health in the Philippines00:02 Meet the Founders of Phlourish00:05 Phlourish's Mission and Approach00:10 Challenges in Mental Health in the Philippines00:15 Orientation and Parental Involvement00:20 John's Journey with Phlourish00:25 The Role of Lay Mental Health Workers00:30 Effective Altruism and Evidence-Based Approach
BeschreibungIn dieser Folge von „The Making of a Coach“ coacht Dr. Jasmin Messerschmidt Tobi live und zeigt, wie sich Arbeit mit Bildern und somatische Marker wirkungsvoll in Coachingprozesse integrieren lassen. Jasmin gibt Einblicke in das Zürcher Ressourcen Modell (ZRM) – eine Verbindung aus Motivationspsychologie und Neurowissenschaft – und wie es Klient:innen stärkt, selbstgewählte Ziele zu erreichen. Wir sprechen über Embodiment im Coaching und darüber, warum es für nachhaltige Veränderung entscheidend ist, Unbewusstes und Bewusstes in Einklang zu bringen.Key LearningsBildarbeit im Coaching einsetzen, um Bewusstes und Unbewusstes zu verbinden – für mehr Klarheit und Fokus in der Sitzung.Somatische Marker nutzen, um Körpersensationen und emotionale Reaktionen wahrzunehmen und so Selbstwahrnehmung zu vertiefen.Das ZRM anwenden, um strukturierte Selbstmanagement-Strategien zu entwickeln, mit denen Klient:innen ihre Ziele eigenständig verfolgen.RessourcenWebsite Dr. Jasmin Messerschmidt: https://messerschmidt-consulting.de/LinkedIn Dr. Jasmin Messerschmidt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjasminmesserschmidt/Bildkarten (deep pictures) von metaFox: https://metaFox.eu/deep-picturesmetaFox Coaching- & Workshop-Events: https://metaFox.eu/experiencesmetaFox Online-Kurse: https://metaFox.eu/learnFortbildungsangebot unseres Partners CoachingSpace: https://sites.coachingspace.net/coachingspace-weiterbildung-2025Kapitel00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:29 Coaching Session Begins04:16 Exploring Personal Challenges08:31 Selecting and Interpreting Images26:53 Formulating the Motto-Ziel34:20 Reflection and Embodiment42:17 Conclusion and Takeaways46:27 Additional Resources and Farewell
In this episode of "The Making of a Coach," Dr. Jasmin Messerschmidt, a renowned expert in the Zurich Resource Model coaches Tobi exploring the integration of image-based coaching and somatic markers in coaching practices. Dr. Messerschmidt shares insights into how the Zurich Resource Model, a blend of motivational psychology and neuroscience, can empower clients to achieve self-chosen goals. The discussion delves into the embodiment in coaching, highlighting the importance of aligning the unconscious and conscious mind for effective change.Key Learnings:Incorporate image-based coaching to connect the conscious and unconscious mind, enhancing clarity and focus in coaching sessions.Utilize somatic markers to identify and address clients' physical sensations and emotional responses, fostering deeper self-awareness.Apply the Zurich resource model to create structured self-management strategies, enabling clients to achieve their goals through self-directed efforts.Resources:Dr. Jasmin Messerschmidt's Website: https://messerschmidt-consulting.de/Dr. Jasmin Messerschmidt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjasminmesserschmidt/Get picture cards from metaFox: https://metaFox.eu/deep-pictures metaFox Coaching & Workshop Events: https://metaFox.eu/experiencesmetaFox Online Courses: https://metaFox.eu/learn Episode Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Image-Based Coaching00:44 Understanding the Zurich Resource Model02:28 Personal and Professional Transitions05:08 Exploring Somatic Markers09:15 Selecting Images for Coaching13:00 Positive Associations with Images18:29 Formulating a Motto Goal24:11 Embodiment and Practical Application28:01 Conclusion and Reflections
In this insightful episode of The Making of a Coach Podcast, Tobi sits down with Dr. Jasmin Messerschmidt, an expert in leadership coaching, the Zurich Resource Model, and the transformative use of images in coaching. Discover how picture cards, somatic markers, and visual resonance can help clients unlock emotions, overcome blocks, and create meaningful self-change — even when words fall short.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How coaching with images accelerates self-reflection and self-management.The science behind somatic markers and their role in deep coaching work.Practical ways to integrate visual tools into facilitation demos and coaching demos.Strategies for helping clients who resist discussing emotions — including leaders, engineers, and researchers.Real client stories where a single image transformed a career or restored emotional balance.Resources & Links:Zurich Resource Model (ZRM) Overview - https://zrm.ch/deep pictures World of Emotions - https://metafox.eu/products/coaching-postcards-world-of-emotionsJoin the first metaFox Coaching Certification Program this November - https://metafox.eu/journeyChapters00:00 Emotional Impact of Images in Coaching00:56 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest01:22 Jasmine's Expertise and Dissertation on Picture Cards01:57 The Power of Images in Coaching02:28 Experimenting with AI Translation03:05 Jasmine's Personal Reflection on an Image05:35 Examples of Coaching with Images07:56 Deep Dive into Jasmine's Dissertation12:01 Understanding Somatic Markers14:14 Practical Application of Images in Coaching32:54 Using Positive and Negative Images42:28 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser
In dieser Folge des Making of a Coach spricht Tobi mit Dr. Jasmin Messerschmidt – Expertin für Leadership Coaching, das Zürcher Ressourcen Modell und den transformativen Einsatz von Bildern im Coaching. Erfahre, wie Bildkarten, somatische Marker und visuelle Resonanz Klient:innen helfen können, Zugang zu ihren Körpergefühlen und Emotionen zu erlangen, Blockaden zu überwinden und nachhaltige Selbstveränderung zu bewirken.Was du mitnimmst:Die Wissenschaft hinter somatischen Markern und ihre Rolle in tiefgehender Coaching-Arbeit.Praktische Möglichkeiten, visuelle Tools in Facilitation und Coaching zu integrieren.Strategien, um Klient:innen zu unterstützen, die sich schwer tun, über Gefühle zu sprechen – darunter Führungskräfte, Ingenieur:innen und Forschende.Echte Fallbeispiele, in denen ein einziges Bild eine Karriere veränderte.Ressourcen & Links:Überblick zum Zürcher Ressourcen Modell (ZRM) – https://zrm.ch/deep pictures World of Emotions – https://metafox.eu/products/coaching-postcards-world-of-emotionsNehmen Sie im November am ersten metaFox Coaching-Zertifizierungsprogramm teil – https://metafox.eu/journeyKapitel:00:00 Emotionale Wirkung von Bildern im Coaching00:56 Einführung in Podcast und Gast01:22 Jasmins Expertise und Dissertation über Bildkarten01:57 Die Kraft von Bildern im Coaching02:28 Experimentieren mit KI-Übersetzung03:05 Jasmins persönliche Reflexion zu einem Bild05:35 Beispiele für Coaching mit Bildern07:56 Deep Dive in Jasmins Dissertation12:01 Verständnis von somatischen Markern14:14 Praktischer Einsatz von Bildern im Coaching32:54 Einsatz von positiven und negativen Bildern42:28 Fazit und Ausblick auf die nächste Episode
What does it mean to lead with both grit and grace—and how can coaching unlock that balance? In this episode, professional certified coach Monica Bryant-Ruiz shares how her awakening redefined her identity as a high-achieving executive. Today, she helps leaders navigate constant pressure and change not by pushing harder, but by letting go.Through deep presence, reflective dialogue, and Buddhist-informed coaching techniques, Monica invites her clients to explore what's driving their ambitions, question inherited narratives, and choose peace over performance. This conversation is a powerful look at how coaching becomes a space for awakening, authenticity, and courageous clarity.Key Learnings:How Monica integrates awakening and surrender into leadership coachingHelping clients move from resistance to intentional responseThe role of inner work, mindfulness, and values-based reflection in coachingResources & Mentions:MetaFox Mindful Moments Card Deck: https://metafox.eu/en-int/products/mindfulness-cards-mindful-momentsBook Mentioned: No Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat HanhJoin our first-ever metaFox Coaching Certification Program: https://metafox.eu/en-int/pages/coaching-trainingConnect with Monica Bryant-Ruiz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicabryantuk/Monica's library of mini video lessons: https://www.ingeniuminmovement.com/coachinglab
In this episode of "The Making of a Coach," Tobi Ox explores the intersection of innovation and coaching with Paris Thomas, an experienced innovation consultant and leadership trainer. Paris shares insights on leveraging AI and frameworks like the Business Model Canvas to revolutionize innovation processes. The discussion delves into the importance of customer interviews and the role of failure in innovation, providing valuable lessons for coaches and consultants looking to enhance their offerings.Key Learnings:Embrace failure as a crucial part of the innovation process; it's essential for discovering successful strategies.Utilize tools like the Business Model Canvas to visualize and refine business strategies, ensuring alignment with customer needs.Engage in customer interviews to gather actionable insights and validate assumptions, enhancing the effectiveness of coaching and consulting services.Links & Resources:RapidVisual – https://www.rapidvisual.ai/metaFox Learning Tools – https://metafox.eu/Use metaFox15 to get 15% off of RapidVisualGet Stattys notes - https://www.stattys.com/Check out the last two episodes featuring Paris Thomas - https://metafox.eu/podcastGet your metaFox Coaching Certification - http://www.metafox.eu/journey?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=promotion Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Business Model Canvas00:53 Real-World Application and Challenges01:30 Guest Introduction: Paris Thomas02:08 Paris's Journey from Leadership to Innovation05:21 The Role of AI in Innovation06:11 Lessons from Entrepreneurial Failures11:31 Building and Testing Business Models with AI26:24 AI vs Human Insights in Workshops27:04 Creating Customer Value Scenes28:02 Using AI for Customer Interviews29:25 Strategic Business Model Enhancements30:31 AI Conversations for Better Revenue33:54 Scaling Customer Interactions with AI41:09 Experimenting with Pricing Strategies46:07 Lightning Round: Facilitator Insights51:49 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
In this episode of "The Making of a Coach," we delve into the innovative world of edutainment with Paris Thomas, founder of Talent Hacks in Cyprus. Paris shares his journey of transforming traditional corporate training into engaging online experiences that rival the entertainment industry. By integrating humor and psychometric learning, Paris and his team have redefined online training innovation, making it both entertaining and educational. Discover how they leverage platforms like TikTok and Netflix to create compelling content that captivates and educates.Key Learnings:Embrace edutainment by incorporating humor and engaging content to enhance online training experiences, making them more appealing and effective.Utilize psychometric learning to tailor training content to different personality types, ensuring a personalized and impactful learning journey.Innovate your training delivery by combining asynchronous learning with live sessions, creating a blended learning approach that maximizes engagement and retention.What You’ll Learn:How to design training that learners actually want to finishThe shift from one-size-fits-all to personality-personalized learningWhy “funny” might be the most underrated instructional design principleBlended learning as a 3-month journey (not a 2-day fix)Minimum viable tools for trainers, coaches, and solo facilitatorsReferences and Links:Talent Hacks : https://www.talenthacks.comTalent Hacks YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@talenthacksZoom 1080p HD Support: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0066185DISC by Wiley: https://www.everythingdisc.comBrooklyn Nine-Nine (TV Show): https://www.netflix.com/title/70281562Tony Robbins: Unleash the Power Within: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/unleash-the-power-within/The Power of Good Lighting: https://youtu.be/rGcAM1CNEU0Get your metaFox Coaching Certification: http://www.metafox.eu/journey?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=promotion
Paris Thomas, a facilitator based in Cyprus, shares his journey from Canada to becoming a key figure in corporate training. In this episode, we delve into the challenges and misconceptions of traditional corporate training and explore how Paris redefined team dynamics through innovative facilitation techniques. With a focus on communication science and team dynamics, Paris discusses the importance of creating authentic experiences that lead to meaningful change. Discover how his unique approach to facilitation, including the bootcamp effect, transforms team interactions and leadership dynamics.Key Learnings:Embrace the concept of team dynamics over traditional team building to foster genuine change and improvement.Utilize facilitation techniques that encourage self-awareness and reflection, leading to personal and professional growth.Incorporate communication science principles to enhance team interactions and leadership effectiveness.Resources and references:Talent Hacks – https://www.talenthacks.comStrategizer – https://www.strategyzer.comThe 4 Stages of Team Development (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing) by Bruce Tuckman - https://www.mindtools.com/abyj5fi/forming-storming-norming-and-performingTeam Debrief Cards "Speak Up" by metaFox (10% off with 'MakingOf10': https://metafox.eu/products/speak-up-cards-for-team-developmentmetaFox Coaching Tools – https://metafox.euParis Thomas on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/paristhomas/ Get your metaFox Coaching Certification - http://www.metafox.eu/journey?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=promotion
In this episode of "The Making of a Coach," Tobi from metaFox is joined by Taina Nicolicin to explore the development of the metaFox Strengths Discovery, a tool designed for strength assessment and feedback. Taina, an experienced strengths coach, quizzes Tobi on the creation of this web app, which is built for coaches and facilitators. The episode delves into the intricacies of building psychometric assessments and includes a live coaching demo using Tobi's strengths report from the app. Listeners will gain insights into how strengths can be integrated into coaching practices and the benefits of using tools like the metaFox Strength Discovery.Key Learnings:Coaches can enhance their practice by incorporating strengths assessments like the metaFox Strength Discovery to provide clients with a deeper understanding of their potential.It's important to balance strengths to avoid overuse, which can lead to burnout; coaches should guide clients in identifying and dialing down overused strengths.Utilizing psychometric tools in coaching can foster self-awareness and personal growth, helping clients align their strengths with their professional and personal goals.Resources & MentionsmetaFox Strengths Explorer → https://metafox.eu/strengthsConnect to Taina Nicolicin → https://www.linkedin.com/in/taina-maria-nicolicin/VIA Strengths & MBSP (Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice) → https://www.viacharacter.org/programs/mbspStrengths Profile by Cappfinity → https://www.strengthsprofile.comCliftonStrengths by Gallup → https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspxWatch last week's episode and more: https://metafox.eu/pages/the-making-of-a-coach-podcastChapter Timeline00:00 Introduction to The Making of a Coaching Tool01:28 Guest Introduction and Strengths Coaching Overview03:33 Personal Journey with Strengths Assessment06:16 Development of the Strength Explorer Tool12:07 Challenges and Refinements in Strengths Assessment19:57 Current State of the Strength Explorer App20:39 Condensing Assessments for Coaching24:19 Integrating Strengths into Coaching Sessions25:22 Exploring Strengths and Their Impact35:07 Unrealized Strengths and Actions41:39 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps
In this episode of "The Making of a Coach," Tobi from metaFox is joined by Taina Nicolicin to explore the development and application of the metaFox Strength Explorer, a tool designed for strengths assessment and feedback. Taina, a strengths coach, delves into the importance of strengths coaching and how psychometric tools like the Strength Explorer can enhance self-awareness and personal development. The episode includes a coaching demo where Taina uses Tobi's strengths report to illustrate how coaches can integrate strengths into their sessions, highlighting the dynamic nature of strengths and their impact on personal and professional growth.Key Learnings:Embrace the dynamic nature of strengths; they can evolve over time and should be revisited to ensure they align with current goals and contexts.Use strengths assessments as a tool for self-awareness and development, focusing on both realized and unrealized strengths to maximize potential.Incorporate feedback from others to gain a comprehensive understanding of one's strengths and areas for growth, enhancing the coaching process.Resources and References MentionedPositive Psychology and PERMA Framework by Martin SeligmanVIA Character Strengths: viacharacter.orgStrengths Profile: strengthsprofile.commetaFox Strengths Tool: https://strengths-discovery.com
In this episode of "The Making of a Coach," ICF-certified Master Coach Roel Schaart debriefs the official DISC assessment, a tool frequently used in coaching to understand personality types and improve leadership styles. Roel coaches podcast host Tobi and shares insights on how the DISC model can be applied in coaching practices, highlighting its benefits and potential pitfalls. The conversation also touches on solution-focused coaching and how it can be integrated with DISC to enhance leadership development.Key Learnings:Understanding the DISC assessment can help coaches tailor their coaching styles to better suit their clients' needs, enhancing the coaching experience.Coaches should be cautious not to box clients into categories based on DISC results; instead, use it as a guide to explore deeper insights.Integrating solution-focused coaching with DISC can lead to more effective leadership development by focusing on clients' strengths and goals.Chapter Timeline[00:00] Introduction and context for using DISC in coaching[01:05] The 4 DISC styles explained in color and behavior terms[04:45] How Roel adjusts coaching pace and tone by DISC profile[07:18] Client reactions to DISC and avoiding the box trap[10:22] Using DISC and Motivators together to detect misalignment[13:40] Real-life coaching example with DISC report interpretation[19:00] Differences between adaptive vs. natural styles[27:00] Handling internal conflict: Speed vs. quality expectations[33:00] Motivator breakdown and ranking interpretation[38:00] Altruism, boundaries, and self-awareness in leadership[44:00] Using DISC in team and group coaching settings[52:00] Communication strategies based on color types[54:00] Final client reflection: From self-awareness to adaptationResourcesFree Comprehensive DISC Assessment: https://assessments.evidence-based-coaching.solutions/r/?UipUM2hPVzg9PVIConnect with Roel Schaart: https://www.roel-schaart.com/Become a certified coach with Solutions Academy: https://www.solutionsacademy.com/Join our Community: https://metafox.eu/communityRead Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson: http://goodreads.com/book/show/39101777-surrounded-by-idiotsRoel's book "Qualitätssicherung im Coaching": https://www.coachfederation.de/infonews/buecher-der-mitglieder/qualitaetssicherung-im-coaching-kompetenzen-professionell-weiterentwickeln.html