The Coach's Circle Podcast

Today's special guest is Marci Stiles. She is a licensed professional counselor, certified life coach, and the founder of Positive Outlook Counseling in Dallas, Texas. Topics Covered: Marci takes us through her personal background and how she transitioned her career to become a counselor Why coaching is a natural fit for Marci’s personality and how she incorporated coaching into her practice Why Marci decided to keep her niches open and work with clients with a variety of challenges Marci’s decision not to accept insurance and why being out-of-network has been a benefit for her business and her clients Marci shares the most challenging aspects of her career as a counselor

Today's special guest is Dr. Holly Timberlake. She is a preeminent holistic, energy-based psychotherapist based in Hudson, Ohio. Topics Covered: Holly takes us through her personal background and what led her to a career in psychology A discussion of energy-based psychotherapy, its benefits, and how it works How Holly uses EFT Tapping and a discussion of theories as to why it works so well Holly distinguishes between therapy and coaching and why she added coaching to her practice The most challenging aspect of Holly’s career as a psychotherapist

Today's special guest is Nathaniel Cilley, a licensed mental health counselor and life coach based in New York City. Topics Covered: Nathaniel takes us through his personal background and why psychology was a natural fit A discussion of psychology as compared to other medical fields and it’s unique challenge Why Nathaniel decided to focus on clients dealing with anxiety in his practice An introduction to Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and why it works Nathaniel distinguishes between feeling better and getting better, and why the latter is so much more powerful

Today's special guest is Joanna Hardis. She is a cognitive behavioral therapist and Gestalt-certified coach based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Topics Covered: Joanna takes us through her personal background and what prompted her to pursue a career in social work A discussion of the impact of COVID on the challenge of anxiety and OCD An introduction to Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and why it’s so effective in treating OCD Joanna discusses her coaching work and how it differs from therapy The most challenging aspect of Joanna’s career as a therapist

Today's special guest is Kim Schneiderman, a licensed psychotherapist and author of Step Out of Your Story: Writing Exercises to Reframe and Transform Your Life. Topics Covered: Kim takes us through her personal background and how her love of stories impacted her choice to study psychology Kim explains why viewing your life’s challenges through a third person perspective can be effective in overcoming A discussion of the challenges from moving from a stable job to owning a private practice Kim discusses what the most challenging aspect of her career has been

Today's special guest is Dr. Jordyn Trockman, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the founder of California Women’s Therapy based in Los Angeles, California. Topics Covered: Jordyn takes us through her personal background and her innate love for psychology Making the jump from employee to entrepreneur and the challenges Jordyn faced on the way Why Jordyn decided to focus primarily on women in her practice The benefits and drawbacks of an all-virtual private practice How Jordyn has tackled imposter syndrome throughout her career

Today's special guest is Tamara Powell. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and empowerment coach and the founder of Arya Therapy Services in Pensacola, Florida. Topics Covered: Tamara takes us through her personal background and what led her to a career in psychology A discussion of figuring out which kind of clients to attract (and which to repel!) Tamara explains her concept of Radical Autonomy The distinction (and similarities) between therapy and coaching in Tamara’s work How Tamara made the jump from graduate school straight to private practice The most rewarding and challenging aspects of Tamara’s career as a therapist and coach

Today's special guest is Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and professional certified coach through the International Coach Federation. She is based in Pacific Palisades, California. Topics Covered: Eleanor takes us through her personal background and why she had a unique interest in psychology How Eleanor’s psychotherapy work and observing her clients led her to pursue certification as a coach How therapy and coaching differ in their look back into a client’s past Why Eleanor prefers to keep her niches open instead of focusing just on one area of study Eleanor shares her challenges in marketing her practice online

Today's special guest is Dr. Paulette Sherman, a Licensed Psychologist, Certified Life Coach, and Relationship Expert based in New York City. Topics Covered: Paulette takes us through her personal background and how it impacted her choice to pursue psychology A discussion of finding your niche and how you don’t need to have it all figured out from Day 1 The challenge of modern dating and how Paulette helps clients navigate their relationships today Why mindset -- not just making the right moves -- is key to creating great relationships and finding love The most rewarding and challenging aspects of Paulette's career

Today's special guest is Sonjachardé Mixon. She is a life coach and the founder of Sôl Wellness Coaching in Atlanta, Georgia. Topics Covered: A journey through Sonjachardé’s personal background and how it led her to coaching Some of the common expectations Sonjachardé’s clients put on themselves that can hold them back Making the transition from employee to entrepreneur and the challenges that brought on Why it’s important to gauge how much savings you’ll need before making the jump to entrepreneurship

Today's special guest is Susan Pease Banitt, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Trauma Expert, and Spiritual Coach based in Portland, Oregon. Topics Covered: Susan takes us through her personal background and what led her to a career in psychology A discussion of the experiences that led Susan to refine her niche in trauma and PTSD Why it’s the relationship between client and therapist/coach that is the truly transformative ingredient How Susan came to incorporate Reiki in her healing work

Today's special guest is Kacey Cardin. She is an Executive + Leadership Coach and an accredited member of the International Coach Federation who splits her time between Nashville, Tennessee and Brooklyn, New York. Topics Covered: How Kacey’s career as a professional opera singer prepared her for a career in coaching The unique similarity between a vocal coach and life coach Kacey introduces her “7 Wheels of Leadership” The most challenging aspect of Kacey’s coaching career

Today's special guest is Thomas Doherty, a Licensed Psychologist based in Portland, OR. He is a pioneer in the emerging field of ecopsychology, which is the study of the relationship between environmental issues and mental health and well-being. Topics Covered: Thomas takes us through his educational background and why he was drawn to nature-based counseling How being out in nature affects the body on a physiological as well as a conscious level A discussion of the process Thomas uses to help clients move past their life challenges How Thomas leverages his expertise in environmental issues in his consulting work as well Some of the largest challenges Thomas has faced in his professional career

Today's special guest is Ruby Le. She is a dating coach based in San Diego, California and holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Topics Covered: Ruby takes us through her personal background and how it impacted her career choice How Ruby continuously refined her niche until she reached her ideal clientele Why working on your own mental health is usually the most effective first step in improving your dating life How a checkbox approach to dating is often the biggest impediment to finding lasting love

Today's special guest is Rosalie Cosio, a Certified Life Coach with Zen Mind Space in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Topics Covered: Why Rosalie transitioned from organizational coaching to life coaching A background on Zen Mind Space and their Core Four offering A discussion of imposter syndrome and how to combat it The most rewarding and challenging aspects of Rosalie’s coaching career

Today's special guest is Michael Linn. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania and the founder of Resolute Counseling in Chambersburg, PA. Topics Covered: A background of Michael’s childhood experiences that led him to a career in psychology and counseling Why Michael decided to name his practice Resolute Counseling A discussion on niching down and why Michael chose to keep his niches open Michael’s transition from employee to business owner and key factors in making the jump

Today's special guest is Kimberly Mascaro. She is a somatic psychologist, licensed psychotherapist, and the owner of Conscious Chimera, which is based in Nevada City, California. Topics Covered: A discussion of Kimberly’s background as an artist and how it evolved into a career in psychology How Kimberly incorporates art and dreamwork into her therapy work An introduction to yoga nidra and how it can help clients move past trauma Why it’s OK to not have your niche and focus figured out on Day 1 as a coach or therapist

Today's special guest is Celeste Ballard. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and the owner of Within Holistic Counseling, with an office in the Chicago area and another Knoxville, Tennessee. Topics Covered: How Celeste came to realize that talk therapy only gets clients so far How Celeste incorporates mindfulness and meditation in her practice A discussion of the entrepreneurial challenges of starting your own private practice The importance of finding a niche to help your business stand out

Today's special guest is Lisa Larsen, a licensed psychologist based in Lancaster, California who specializes in the areas of grief and trauma. Topics Covered: How Lisa became interested in trauma and its impacts on mental health A discussion of the psychotherapeutic techniques Lisa uses in her trauma work How EMDR works with clients recovering from trauma and its benefits How Lisa got involved in working with the LQBTQ community

Today's special guests are Roane and Eva Hunter. They are Marriage and Family Counselors specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy based in Madison, MS. Their private practice is called Lifeworks Counseling and they have offices in 4 locations throughout Mississippi. Topics Covered: Roane takes us through his past struggles with pornography and sexual addiction and how it impacted his marriage and career What Eva felt was missing from her own therapy and how Lifeworks improves upon those limitations Why Roane feels that adding an outdoor component is especially beneficial for men’s coaching A discussion of the process used at Lifeworks to help clients contend with issues around sexual addiction and infidelity