In this coaching demonstration you will see what not to do, how to coach a resistant client, and how to use listening to build trust and rapport. 

We explore ICF Competency 6 Listening Actively with clear do’s and don’ts, the risks of substituting your own words, and how to backtrack key client language to keep the session productive. 

You will learn how to acknowledge frustration without spiraling down, hold a safe container, and guide the conversation toward goals the client actually values. We also touch on executive coaching dynamics with third party sponsors, session agreements, and the importance of checking for energy shifts and nonverbal cues.

Highlights include:

• Moving from assumptions to accurate reflection
• Using the client’s words to surface goals and insights
• Somatic check ins to access the bigger picture
• Summarizing succinctly to confirm understanding

If you are on the ICF credentialing path toward PCC or MCC, or you lead teams and want stronger communication, this walkthrough gives you practical language you can use today. Subscribe for more coaching demonstrations and tutorials.

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In this episode, we dive into how you can build a successful coaching business as a solo entrepreneur. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, these 10 essential insights will guide you through the key aspects of growing your business while staying true to your purpose and serving clients at the highest level.

Here’s what we cover:  
- Why mastering your skills and tools is essential before scaling your business  
- How to navigate the overwhelm of niche selection in the early stages  
- The power of “sticky conversations” to naturally attract and convert clients  
- Why starting small is the smart way to grow big  
- How to create bronze, silver, and gold-tier coaching offerings to work smarter, not harder  

If you’ve ever felt like you’re hacking your way through the jungle of growing your business, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence you need to move forward. Learn how to focus on what really matters, build a sustainable coaching practice, and create meaningful impact with your clients.  

**Tune in now to discover how you can start building your dream coaching business today!**  

**Visit InnerLifeSkills.com** for more insights and to submit your questions for future episodes!

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It's easy to get Enneagram types wrong—even Enneagram tests can lead us down confusing rabbit holes. If you're an Enneagram Enthusiast, Practitioner, or Enneagram Coach, here's a deep dive Case Study, where I share everything I learned from coaching 18 group Enneagram typing sessions for 373 clients in less than two months.

From How to use Metaphors to help people decide between two possible types, to why I still don't like Enneagram Tests, and what I prefer. 

Check our Free Enneagram in 90 Minutes no-sign-in course innerlifeskills.com/enneagram/

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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the InnerLifeSkills Podcast, host Colleen welcomes Paul, a Master Coach and newly published author of "Today Was a Good Day." Paul shares his courageous 90-day journey of overcoming depression using self-coaching and mindfulness techniques.

Throughout the episode, Paul discusses his long-term battle with depression and his decision to take control of his life through a structured 90-day challenge. He combines traditional medication and therapy with innovative self-coaching strategies to seek vitality and purpose beyond merely stabilizing his mood.

Paul outlines the practical steps he took.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into the foundation principle of behavioral activation, the significance of physical movement, and the impact of aligning actions with values. Paul shares the profound changes he experienced, including increased optimism and a sense of lightness and energy, demonstrating the potential for a more fulfilling life.

Tune in to hear a passage from Paul's book and learn how his journey can inspire and guide those struggling with similar challenges. Discover how simple, mindful practices can create lasting change and transform the way it feels to be alive.

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• Instagram: ConsciousAction1

Join us for this impactful episode and take the first step towards your own journey of transformation and well-being.

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You don't need to feel torn between finding your life purpose and your paycheck or profit. What if Life Purpose is not something to do? 

Be inspired by Colleen-Joy's true life story, of healing her life purpose, of having a sick baby daughter and a collapsing life, then being guided by inner wisdom to find and free her apple tree true purpose.

Heal Your Life Purpose, Inspiring True Story of a Struggling Mom Who Became an internationally acclaimed Master Coach.

WEBSITE: https://www.colleen-joy.com/

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Colleen-Joy, MCC Master Coach, explains the Enneagram growth paths for all 9 Enneagram types. 

The Enneagram is a powerful tool for personal growth beyond mere typing. The traditional "go to" language, where each type is advised to adopt traits from another type to grow, can be confusing and misleading. 

Instead, we introduce the concept of "opening doors" between types, which provides a clearer and more effective path to self-improvement.

Let us know in the comments if this helps your Enneagram journey. 

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more content on professional Enneagram coaching.

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Founder of Leaders4CHANGE | Conscious Business Consultant & High-Performance Coach for Purpose-Driven Leaders | Shifting global consciousness through purpose-driven leadership & business built for the greater good of all

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynette-anderson-leaders4change/

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Ted-Ex Speaker, Influencer, Author and International Career and Business Coach Murielle Marie Ungricht shares her 4 Step Method to get unstuck. Be inspired and learn practical steps to liberate your creative thinking.

Get Murielle's Book on Amazon "Get Unstuck"

Murielle Marie Website:
https://www.muriellemarie.com 

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Why did Zuleika build a bridge out of a top career in HR to become a professional Master Coach offering Enneagram for teams and individuals and executive and Business Coaching? Be inspired by her journey and challenges and learn how she built her new path to become a go-to Master Coach.

Since gaining her Master Coach Certification with InnerLifeSkills, Zuleika became a Training Partner with InnerLifeSkills.


Spiral Coaching website and Contact Details:
https://spiralcoaching.co.za/

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How do we hand back family baggage? What if our family has a systemic Enneagram overlay that tints our Enneagram Type and potentially blocks our authentic true expression in life? And as a treat for practitioners, coaches and enneagram enthusiasts, learn how the Enneagram can be combined with the power of Systemic Family Constellations.

Be inspired by Yvette Duncan's story of facing and overcoming relationship challenges and life-threatening health problems, including Thyroid Cancer, realizing the ‘dis-ease’ of not feeling able to express how she truly felt - "swallowing" her voice by not speaking her truth had physically manifested in her body and has been the catalyst for her own growth and healing as a Type 5 Enneagram. Using the tools of the Enneagram and Family Constellations tools, she could walk this difficult road with courage, and then share what she had learned with others.

Today, Yvette is a sought-after Family Constellations Facilitator, Enneagram Coach, and Trainer. She has clients worldwide and offers her Pearls of Luminous Love program online to small groups seeking powerful transformation and compassionate support.


Yvette Duncan's site:
https://www.yvetteduncan.com

Summit site:
https://couplesandtheenneagram.com/summit/ref/Yvette/

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