Go Coach Yourself!

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In this exciting season finale of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan discuss the profound impact of doing a personal retrospective. They dive into the significance of pausing to evaluate personal growth and accomplishments throughout the year. The episode covers various reflection practices, including Ryan's unique 'What Do I Want' deck and Vic's four-step journaling process. They also provide practical tips for listeners to create a meaningful self-reflection routine. Plus, they announce their return in 2025 with special episodes, reflecting on their podcast journey and future plans.

Tools:

• Vic’s Yearly Review Cycle

References:

• Very Well Mind: The Importance of Self-Reflection: How Looking Inward Can Improve Your Mental Health
• HBR: Why You Should Make Time for Self-Reflection (Even If You Hate Doing It)

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

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In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan explore the theme of empathy. They define empathy, differentiate it from sympathy, and elaborate on its three types: emotional, cognitive, and compassionate empathy. The episode highlights why empathy is crucial today, backed by research, and provides practical tips on enhancing empathetic skills, such as asking great questions, practicing active listening, and taking different perspectives. They also share personal anecdotes to illustrate the powerful impact of empathy. Ryan and Vic invite listeners to assess their own empathy levels and share how they can improve. 

This links to the following episodes:

• Go Coach Yourself! - Mastering the Art of Asking Questions
• Go Coach Yourself! - Are You Listening, No Really Listening?
• Go Coach Yourself! - Building New Perspectives

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

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In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan delve into the importance of connection in our lives. They share personal anecdotes and professional insights on nurturing loving relationships, finding meaningful work, and connecting to something bigger than oneself. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the necessity of being intentional in cultivating connections and provide actionable tips for listeners to implement in their daily lives. From setting regular catch-up times with friends to finding joy in work tasks, and taking awe walks, the hosts offer valuable guidance on building a fulfilling, connected life.

This links to the following episodes:

• Go Coach Yourself! - Finding, Connecting and Nurturing Your Leader Within

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

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In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan discuss the struggle of putting oneself first in a world where self-sacrifice is often celebrated. They explore societal conditioning that labels self-prioritization as selfish and how this leads to burnout and resentment. They emphasize the importance of setting boundaries, recognizing different types of rest, and practicing self-compassion. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, they offer listeners tools to take up the space they deserve and build a more balanced, fulfilling life.

References:

• Psychology Today: The 7 Kinds of Rest You Actually Need
• TEDx: The real reason why we are tired and what to do about it with Saundra Dalton-Smith
• Book: Disease to Please by Harriet B. Braiker, Ph.D.
• Brené Brown: Shame vs. Guilt

This links to the following episodes:

• Go Coach Yourself! - Confronting Your Inner Saboteurs
• Go Coach Yourself! - Let’s Talk About Our Boundaries

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

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In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, hosts Vic and Ryan delve into the concepts of self-awareness and self-reflection, emphasizing their importance for personal growth. They explore key research findings from experts like Daniel Goleman and Dr. Tasha Eurich, discussing the distinction between internal and external self awareness. The episode also offers actionable advice on developing self awareness through mindfulness, journaling, asking for feedback, and development experiences. Practical examples and personal stories make it an engaging and insightful guide for anyone looking to enhance their self awareness and improve their life.

References:

• TED Talk: Increase your self-awareness with one simple fix
• HBR: What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It)
• Ira Progroff: Intensive Journaling
• Course: Ignite the Spark (know who you are and what you want)

This links to the following episodes:

• Go Coach Yourself: Understanding Who Your People Are

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

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In this episode of 'Go Coach Yourself!' Vic and Ryan discuss the importance of focusing on what you can control in life, using tools and frameworks like the Circle of Control and the Locus of Control. They explore how misplacing energy on uncontrollable factors leads to stress and inefficiency, sharing personal stories to illustrate their points. The episode emphasizes the value of controlling your thoughts and actions to improve well-being and productivity, and provides practical tips for listeners on how to identify and focus on controllable areas of their lives.

Tools:

• Locus of Control Quiz
• Circle of Control

References:

• Centre for Creative Leadership Rumination

This links to the following episodes:

• Confronting Your Inner Saboteurs

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

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In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! hosts Vic and Ryan use the plant analogy to explore self-care. They discuss essential concepts like 'watering' yourself (finding what energizes you), 'pruning' (removing what's no longer serving you), blooming where you're planted (making the best of your current situation), seeking 'sunshine' (finding joy), and repotting (embracing growth and change). They offer practical insights and reflective questions to help listeners apply these plant care principles to personal development and self-fulfillment.

References:

• Ingrid Fettel Lee Website with Ted Talk and Free Download

This links to the following episodes:

• Purpose: Define, Discover and Live Your Why
• Uncover Your Values
• Understanding Who Your People Are

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

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In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan explore the concept of self-coaching, discussing its feasibility and potential benefits. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection, curiosity, and compassion in personal development. The hosts also provide practical questions and tips for effective self-coaching. They compare self-coaching to professional coaching, highlighting the unique advantages and challenges each approach offers. Additionally, they discuss how self-coaching can complement professional coaching, especially for those navigating complex career paths. The episode concludes with actionable advice for integrating self-coaching practices into daily life.

Tools:

• Self Coaching Questions

References:

• Harvard Business Review: How to Become Your Own Career Coach

This links to the following episodes:

• Go Coach Yourself! - Confront Your Inner Saboteurs

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

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In this episode of 'Go Coach Yourself!' hosts Vic and Ryan round out the Meaningful Conversations Series by exploring the essential strategies for planning and executing meaningful conversations using 'The MC Frame.' The framework comprises four critical steps: setup, preparation, the conversation, and follow-up. Each step is designed to help listeners have meaningful, intentional and impactful conversations. Using practical examples, the hosts illustrate how the framework can be applied to various personal and professional settings, enhancing emotional intelligence, trust, and relationship-building. Listeners can find the skills to accompany The MC Frame in the other four episodes in this series.

Resources:
The MC Frame

Other Episodes:
Meaningful Conversations Series - Intro 1/5
The Art of Asking Great Questions - 2/5
Are You Listening, No Really Listening? 3/5

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

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In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, hosts Vic and Ryan explore the pivotal role of being fully present in conversations and leadership. They tackle common distractions like the intrusion of phones in social settings and stress the importance of fostering meaningful connections through a growth mindset and humility. Drawing on principles from co-active coaching, they emphasize seeing everyone as naturally creative, resourceful, and whole (NCRW). The discussion includes practical tips for staying present, such as understanding the conversation's purpose, recognizing biases, and setting boundaries. This episode, the fourth in a five-part series, provides actionable steps to help listeners enhance their interactions and show up more fully for themselves and others.

References

• Lexi Finally Embraces Her Bipolar Disorder and Tells a Friend | Modern Love

Other Episodes

• Go Coach Yourself! - Intro to Meaningful Conversations (1/5)
• Go Coach Yourself! - Mastering the Art of Asking Questions (2/5)
• Go Coach Yourself! - Are You Listening? No, Really Listening? (3/5)
• Go Coach Yourself! -  Let's Talk About Our Boundaries!

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk