ICF Arizona Coaching From The Desert

In this episode of Coaching from the Desert, Dr. Dave welcomes Michael Tucker, an executive coach who traded the familiar sands of Tucson, Arizona, for a new life in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Michael has just completed his first 90 days abroad, and he shares what it truly takes to step outside your comfort zone and start fresh in a completely different culture. Dr. Dave and Michael will keep it warm and candid, mixing heartfelt insights with a touch of humor as they explore the ups and downs of this life-changing transition.

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Coaching from the Desert. Today, we’re exploring a powerful and timely topic: Coaching for Social Good. Coaching offers a unique and human-centered approach to creating sustainable transformation in individuals, organizations, and communities in a world where inequity and injustice persist. Our guest, Hasan Rafiq, is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and an accomplished change leader who integrates coaching with principles of inclusion, empathy, and equity. Hasan has worked across global enterprises and community initiatives to help individuals unlock their potential and drive meaningful change. Together, we’ll explore how coaching is not just a professional skill, but a social responsibility and a catalyst for good. Whether you’re a coach, leader, or changemaker, this episode will provide insight and inspiration to help you deepen your impact. Let’s lean in and learn how coaching can be a force for justice, healing, and social transformation.

In this inspiring episode of Coaching from the Desert, we sit down with Torrie A. Taj, CEO of Child Crisis Arizona, a visionary leader with over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Under Torrie’s guidance, Child Crisis Arizona has expanded its impact, strengthened its infrastructure, and deepened its commitment to creating safe and nurturing environments for vulnerable children and families.

As a passionate advocate for professional development, Torrie discusses how she is beginning to explore the integration of professional coaching into the organization's culture, not merely as a leadership tool, but as a powerful resource to support staff resilience and empower clients on their healing journeys. In this conversation, Torrie reflects on leading through complexity, embracing innovation, and the potential of coaching as a mechanism for sustainable, human-centered growth.

In a culture overdetermined by individualism, coaches grapple with the question, “What new questions must we explore to avoid bringing practice models into group work?” ICF Team Coaching goals require seeing and relating to the entire group. But how exactly does a coach lead in that way? 

Carrie Sackett offers innovative answers with real group session stories. Whether you already lead groups or are considering taking the plunge into group leadership, this conversation is not to be missed.

Welcome to "Coaching From the Desert," the official podcast of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Arizona Chapter! I am Dave A. Cornelius —affectionately known as Dr. Dave.

Today, we’re exploring life before and after strengthening your mental fitness with Positive Intelligence (PQ).

Before PQ, many of us were stuck in the grip of Saboteurs—self-doubt, stress, perfectionism, avoidance, or the relentless pursuit of achievement. Negativity hijacked our minds, fueling anxiety, procrastination, or the need for external validation. We reacted impulsively, struggled with relationships, and felt drained rather than fulfilled.

But then, something shifts. With PQ, we learn to recognize these Saboteurs and weaken their hold. We develop our Sage powers—empathy, curiosity, creativity, and resilience. Instead of being overwhelmed by stress, we respond with clarity. Instead of fear, we lean into purpose. Mental fitness transforms the way we lead, connect, and live.

Today, we’ll explore how to move from self-sabotage to self-mastery. Are you ready to build your mental fitness? Alicia McLane is our PQ expert who will help us today. She has been my peer coach and mentor in mental fitness. Please welcome Alicia McLain. Let’s go!

The Future of Coaching podcast episode discusses the impact of AI-driven coaching on the overall market, exploring how it is increasing awareness and acceptance of coaching services. While AI solutions may reduce entry-level coaching opportunities due to lower costs, the demand for experienced ICF coaches who offer transformational services is expected to grow significantly. The key to success in this evolving landscape is adaptability. Coaches who embrace technology, especially AI, and emphasize their unique human-centric skills are most likely to thrive.

Individuals who adopt AI as a supportive tool while developing distinctive human skills that AI cannot replicate are most likely to achieve success.

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Welcome to the launch of the ICF Arizona Coaching from the Desert podcast. Dave A. Cornelius, aka Dr. Dave, is your host and will converse with coaches, partners, and industry experts to introduce leading practices to help coaches partner with clients for success.

Coaching from the Desert Episode 1 features Jill Juran, PCC, Christopher Newhouse, ACC, and Elle Cronin, PCC, describing their journey of establishing and nurturing organizational coaching practices. Dr. Dave shares insights on consulting, coaching, and learning facilitation to enhance team coaching capabilities across organizations.