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🎙️ In this episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias welcomes Dorisse Shakir-Ullah, ACC — accomplished coach, award-winning leader, and founder of Career Forward Coaching — for a compelling conversation focused on coaching within the BIPOC community.

Drawing from over four decades of service at the FBI, where she became the first Black Muslim woman to lead as an administrative officer and hiring manager in a top field office, Dorisse now dedicates her life to helping others rise. Through her coaching, she creates spaces of trust, empowerment, and growth for her clients.

💡 In this episode, Dorisse offers essential insights for coaches who want to work more effectively with BIPOC clients:

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Why understanding a client’s core identity — their values, strengths, and sense of self — is foundational to meaningful coaching.
• How to help BIPOC clients navigate systemic barriers while nurturing a strong internal compass.
• The importance of intentional strategy and helping clients think expansively about career possibilities.
• Why creating a space of spiritual, emotional, and cultural safety matters in every coaching conversation.
• How mentorship, service, and lived experience can inform a powerful, equity-centered coaching approach.

Dorisse's coaching is deeply guided by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring question: “What are you doing for others?” Her response: coaching that uplifts, affirms and expands what’s possible — especially for those historically left out of the conversation.

🔗 If you’re a coach seeking to serve diverse clients with authenticity and impact, this episode is essential listening.

Connect with Dorisse at Career Forward Coaching and on LinkedIn.

#PRIMESPACE #BIPOCVoices #InclusiveCoaching #CareerCoaching #DorisseShakirUllah #CoachingForEquity #StrengthsBasedCoaching #DiversityInLeadership #EmpoweredCoaching #CoachingCommunity #CareerForward #CoachingWithPurpose #EliasScultori #CoachingTips #CoachingMatters

PRIME SPACE is produced by PRIME Coaching Academy, where these conversations continue through our ICF-accredited coach training programs.

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🎙️ Welcome to another episode of PRIME SPACE, the official podcast of PRIME Coaching Academy, hosted by Elias Scultori, MCC.

In this episode, Elias continues the series "Coaching Myths Uncovered"—a deep dive into common misconceptions that circulate in the coaching world. Today’s focus: the myth that in coaching, we should never talk about the past.

Elias challenges the oversimplified idea by exploring how the past is intricately woven into the present—and how understanding it can be a powerful tool in developmental coaching. Discover how honoring a client’s full journey (including past experiences, beliefs, and values) can enhance awareness, growth, and transformation.

🔍 Topics covered:
* Why the past naturally informs the present
* The importance of holistic and developmental coaching
* Real-life client stories that illustrate this distinction
* When it's appropriate to refer a client to another professional

📺 Watch the full "Coaching Myths Uncovered" event on our YouTube channel!
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#CoachingMyths #EliasScultori #ICFCoaching #ProfessionalCoaching #CoachingPodcast #PRIMESPACE #CoachingDevelopment #PastInCoaching #MindfulCoaching

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In this insightful episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC, founder of PRIME Coaching Academy, unpacks a vital coaching distinction: the difference between an "outcome" and "evidence" in a coaching conversation. Drawing on a recent debrief from a Learning Lab session, Elias explains how coaches can sharpen their session agreements by helping clients not only define what they want (the "outcome") but also how they’ll know they’ve achieved it (the "evidence").

Using practical examples, including his signature "road trip" analogy and concepts from his exclusive PRIME MODEL and PRIMEplus MODEL, Elias helps coaches navigate the nuances of the ICF Core Competencies—particularly standards 3.6 and 3.8. Whether you're a new coach or deep into your professional development, this episode offers actionable insight into setting clearer, more effective session goals.

🔍 Key Takeaways:

* The difference between coaching "topics," "outcomes," and "evidence"
* Why clarity at the start of a session transforms the whole conversation
* How to handle clients who provide everything upfront—and how to acknowledge it

🎧 Tune in to refine your session agreement skills and deepen your client impact.

#Coaching #ICFCoreCompetencies #CoachingSkills #PRIMEMODEL #SeriousLearner #LeadershipCoaching #CoachEducation #PRIMECoachingAcademy #CoachingPodcast #EliasScultori

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode of PRIME SPACE, host Elias Scultori, MCC, is joined by co-founder of PRIME Coaching Academy Amy Ruppert Donovan, MCC, for a deeply inspiring conversation that calls coaches to something greater.

💡 Episode Highlight:
Amy returns to the PRIME SPACE podcast to explore the transformational power of coaching—not just as a profession but as a global movement. Together, Elias and Amy reflect on the 30-year evolution of coaching since its earliest days and discuss the deeper meaning behind coaching competencies, presence, and service. Inspired by Amy's latest blog post, “In Service of Something Greater,” they invite coaches everywhere to reflect on their role not only in their clients' lives but in the world at large.

🌍 What You'll Hear In This Episode:

• Why the first 30 years of coaching was just the "dress rehearsal"
• How coaching is uniquely positioned to impact social change
• The importance of seeing coaching beyond the 1:1 session
• What it means to move from profession to movement
• A call to scale your vision and connect your inner purpose with outer impact

🗣 A Quote to Remember:
"We are not just practitioners—we are stewards of potential. We are not just business owners—we are agents of transformation. The first 30 years were practice. Now it’s opening night." — Amy Ruppert Donovan

👉 Whether you're a new coach or a seasoned MCC, this episode will challenge and uplift you. Be prepared to think bigger, go deeper, and rise to your full potential as a coach in service of something greater.

🔗 Read Amy's Blog Post: In Service of Something Greater

📢 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with fellow coaches and changemakers. The world is watching—not to see our performance but to feel our presence.

#PRIMESPACE #CoachingPodcast #AmyRuppertDonovan #EliasScultori #ICF30Years #InServiceOfSomethingGreater #CoachingMovement #TransformationalCoaching #CoachForChange

PRIME SPACE is produced by PRIME Coaching Academy, where these conversations continue through our ICF-accredited coach training programs.

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In this episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias dives into the crucial yet often overlooked topic of building a successful coaching practice. Whether you're a new coach just starting out or a seasoned professional looking to refine your business, this episode is relevant to you.

Here, Elias explores the two foundational questions that must be answered before any marketing strategy can truly work:

1. What is your case for coaching?
2. Why should clients choose you over others?

Learn how to articulate your value, define your unique presence in the coaching space, and build your practice on authenticity and alignment.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

• Why traditional marketing falls flat without inner clarity
• How to position yourself with confidence and purpose
• The mindset shift from chasing clients to attracting them

💡 Plus: A sneak peek into PRIME Coaching Academy’s Level One program and how it can help you lay this essential foundation.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with fellow coaches!

👉 Register now for our Level One program

#CoachingPractice #ICFCoaching #MarketingForCoaches #CoachMindset #AttractClients #PRIMECoachingAcademy #EliasScultori #CoachingSkills #BuildYourPractice #AuthenticMarketing

PRIME SPACE is produced by PRIME Coaching Academy, where these conversations continue through our ICF-accredited coach training programs.

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In this episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias dives into the common coaching myth that "coaches don't interrupt clients." While it is generally true that coaches should avoid interrupting clients to allow them to process their thoughts fully, Elias explains that there are times when an intentional and appropriate interruption can help support the client's thought process. He outlines the distinction between clients who are reflecting productively and those who are getting lost in repetitive or circular thinking. [10:10] In the latter case, a thoughtful interruption to refocus the client can be warranted, as long as the coach's intention is truly to support the client rather than impose their own agenda. [13:45] Elias provides tips on how to interrupt in a constructive way that maintains trust and safety in the coaching relationship. [13:50]

#PRIMESPACEPodcast #CoachingMythsUncovered #EliasScultori #CoachingMyths #ProfessionalCoaching #CoachingSkills #ActiveListening #CoachingTips #CoachDevelopment #BuildingTrust #CoachingInterruptions

PRIME SPACE is produced by PRIME Coaching Academy, where these conversations continue through our ICF-accredited coach training programs.

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In this insightful episode of the Culture in Coaching series, we sit down with Master Certified Coach Camilla Cesari to explore how Italy’s rich cultural tapestry and experiences can help us see how culture, in general, influences any coaching relationship. By unpacking the Italian lifestyle's regional diversity, expressive communication style, and emotional depth, we shed light on culture's power over every client's context. Rather than relying on stereotypes, we emphasize the importance of approaching every client as a unique individual—while remaining sensitive to the cultural narratives that may shape their worldview.

Listeners will gain practical insights on navigating creativity, adaptability, and emotional intelligence as strengths and recognizing when those qualities might become challenges in the coaching process. This episode encourages coaches to experiment, stay curious, and see cultural differences as opportunities for learning and growth.

💬 Notable Quote
"We coach the person, not the culture." – Camilla Cesari

📌 Topics Covered

• The diversity and cultural richness of Italy
• Strengths and challenges Italian clients bring to coaching
• Balancing cultural context with individual focus
• The importance of global coaching perspectives

🎧 Perfect For
Coaches working internationally, those curious about culturally responsive coaching, and anyone interested in the intersection of culture and personal development.

Connect with Camilla at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillacesari/

#CultureInCoaching #ItalianCulture #CulturalIntelligence #GlobalCoaching #EmotionalIntelligence #CoachingPodcast #DiversityInCoaching #ICF #MasterCoach #PRIMECoachingAcademy

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In this episode of PRIME SPACE, host Elias Scultori explores the crucial distinction between coaching and simply using a coach approach. Through various scenarios—such as a manager leading a conversation, a trained coach in a personal discussion, or a professional offering advice—Elias clarifies what sets coaching apart from other approaches. He dives deep into the structured process of coaching, which involves clear agreements, a specific framework, and an equal partnership with the client. The episode challenges both coaches and other professionals to reflect on their approach and ensure they are aware of their stand and represent themselves ethically and with integrity.

#Coaching #CoachingMindset #ProfessionalDevelopment #CoachingFramework #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #PRIMESPACEPodcast #CoachApproach #Distinctions

PRIME SPACE is produced by PRIME Coaching Academy, where these conversations continue through our ICF-accredited coach training programs.

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Empowering Career Transformation through Coaching Description In this episode of PRIME SPACE, host Elias Scultori, MCC, sits down with Mary Burns, ACC, a career coach with over 15 years of experience empowering professionals to achieve more fulfilling and rewarding careers. Mary has coached clients across various industries, guiding them through career shifts, transitions, and leadership development. Her work spans from private coaching at AdviseU to advising Executive MBAs at the prestigious Kellogg School of Management.

Mary shares her journey into coaching, from her early exposure to the industry in the late 90s to becoming passionate about supporting professionals, particularly Millennials, as they navigate their careers. She opens up about the evolution of career coaching in the wake of the 2008 recession, how the job market has shifted, and the exciting opportunities emerging in tech, healthcare, and other innovative sectors. Mary also discusses the crucial role of the ICF Core Competencies and coaching mindset in her practice, emphasizing trust, confidentiality, and ethical practice as the foundation for meaningful transformation.

With insights into how AI is reshaping the job market and a personal touch on what brings her joy in coaching, Mary offers invaluable thoughts for those coaching clients striving for career advancement, balance, and overall satisfaction.

Key Takeaways

• The role of coaching in professional growth and career transformation
• How the ICF Core Competencies guide career coaches in their practice
• Balancing advice with a coaching mindset to foster client autonomy
• Navigating career shifts, transitions, and leadership development in today’s job market
• The impact of AI and innovation on the workforce

Connect with Mary
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#CareerCoaching #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #ICFCoach #CareerTransformation #ExecutiveMBA #CoachingMindset #CareerDevelopment #AIandCareers #MillennialsAtWork #CareerShift #WorkLifeBalance #KelloggSchoolofManagement #MarketingAcademy #CareerSuccess #CoachingWithMary

PRIME SPACE is produced by PRIME Coaching Academy, where these conversations continue through our ICF-accredited coach training programs.

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In this episode of PRIME SPACE, host Elias delves into the transformative power of "not-knowing." What happens when we let go of control and embrace uncertainty in the coaching process? Elias explores how this mindset opens up a space for clients to tap into their own insights, discover deeper possibilities, and ultimately engage in profound self-exploration. Not-knowing is more than just a coaching technique; it's a courageous invitation to trust the process and explore the reasons behind how we relate to our challenges. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about how stepping away from the need for answers can lead to powerful transformation.

#Coaching #NotKnowing #Transformation #ClientInsight #SelfExploration #PRIMESPACE #EliasScultori #CoachingMindset #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #CoachingTools

PRIME SPACE is produced by PRIME Coaching Academy, where these conversations continue through our ICF-accredited coach training programs.

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