Roel Schaart, a seasoned Tony Robbins coach and Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), shares his transformative journey from being an IT professional to becoming a renowned coach. Based in Germany and soon relocating to Cyprus, Roel discusses his experiences with Tony Robbins coaching and his current focus on solution-focused coaching. Throughout the episode, Roel emphasizes the importance of ICF certification and the impact of frameworks like the Wheel of Life and solution-focused coaching in his practice.

Key Learnings:

• Embrace a solution-focused coaching approach to help clients explore their own solutions rather than providing direct advice.
• Understand the significance of ICF certification in establishing credibility and maintaining ethical standards in coaching.
• Recognize the value of continuous personal development and stepping out of comfort zones to foster growth and resilience.

Chapter Timeline

[00:00 ] Intro & Roel’s typical clients

[03:00 ] The LinkedIn photo and Roel’s transformation

[06:00 ] Journey from IT nerd to internal coach

[08:00 ] Working with Tony Robbins & the “hell week” mindset

[12:00 ] What the Navy SEAL Crucible taught him about failure

[17:00 ] Daily discomfort: cold showers, breathing, and mindset

[22:00 ] Coaching congruence: appearance, ethics, and example

[29:00 ] Leaving the Tony world & the shift in values

[33:00 ] Coaching saturation, certification, and ethical blind spots

[37:00 ] Continuous development and MCC practice

[40:00 ] Observing what matters: identity vs. actions

[44:00 ] Merging styles: Tony’s RPM & ICF markers

[47:00 ] Final reflections on authenticity and staying coach-like

Resources Mentioned

• Connect with Roel Schaart: https://www.roel-schaart.com/
• Become a certified coach with Solutions Academy: https://www.solutionsacademy.com/
• Watch our Podcast episode with Kirsten Dierolf, founder of Solutions Academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nyGD-tEEmI
• Join our Community: https://metafox.eu/community
• Train with Navy Seals: https://training.sealfit.com/crucibles-v2
• Uncover the Wim Hof Method: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/
• Read Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/180116.Awaken_the_Giant_Within
• Get this book: "Qualitätssicherung im Coaching": https://www.coachfederation.de/infonews/buecher-der-mitglieder/qualitaetssicherung-im-coaching-kompetenzen-professionell-weiterentwickeln.html