There are many different coaching styles and ways of engaging with our clients to empower them to reach their goals. Today’s show explores an interesting facet of coaching as we welcome a coach who focuses on the release of trauma and tension that build up in our bodies. Join us to learn more!

Amanda Duarte (PCC, NBC-HWC) is a somatic coach who specializes in the field of emotional regulation. With a deep care for the mind-body connection, she empowers individuals to cultivate emotional well-being and navigate life's challenges with greater ease. Amanda's passion for helping others stems from her personal experience of burnout and understanding the impact that unresolved stress and tension can have on our overall well-being. Through the application of TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) and coaching, clients learn to tap into their body's innate wisdom and activate the body's natural ability to release stress and restore equilibrium.

Show Highlights:

• Amanda’s curiosity in trauma and tension release exercises (TRE)
• The impacts of stress in our daily lives (“The body keeps the score!”)
• Understanding the process of “release” (from the work of Dr. David Bercelli) and how children and adults do it differently
• Amanda’s work: inviting people to be vulnerable in a safe space that allows for a mind-body connection
• An example of what a TRE session with Amanda might look like, and how it incorporates traditional coaching methods
• Feedback from clients who have incorporated TRE into their lives
• Group settings for TRE allow shared humanity and increased connections.
• The importance for every one of us to be grounded and feel safe
• Benefits and results of TRE

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Welcome to another great episode of the STaR Coach Show! Today’s topic is a core concept of coaching: using inquiry to empower others to step into their talents and strengths. Join us to learn practical tools you can implement today!

Bob Tiede is the co-author of the 3rd edition of Leading With Questions, a book filled with step-by-step guidance on the art of questioning and techniques for use with individuals, teams, and organizations. An author of six books, Bob is the content creator behind Leading With Questions, a blog of over 12 years and followed in over 200 countries, testifying to his creativity, innovation, and consistency in bringing content forward. He has been on staff at Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) for 53 years, working in several roles. Most recently, he marked the 20-year milestone on their US leadership development team. Bob is passionate about helping leaders build their confidence and competence through using coaching techniques with their teams and seeing incredible results. Bob has been married to his wife, Sherry, for 53 years, and they share four adult children and eight incredible grandchildren. 

Show Highlights:

• Leading With Questions, the book that changed Bob’s leadership style forever
• A leader is more than a “benevolent dictator.”
• The beginnings of Bob’s blog and his “addiction to exposure”
• The pushback from leaders about leading with questions
• Bob’s 30-second technique to teach anyone to lead with questions
• Leading with questions maximizes opportunities, workable solutions, and teamwork.
• Leadership does NOT mean doing it all and having all the answers.
• The power of might instead of should
• Bob’s example of incredible success and transformation at Walt Disney World Laundry Services when leaders began leading with questions

Resources:

Connect with Bob Tiede: LinkedIn, Facebook, Leading With Questions blog, and Leading With Questions book

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Are you bringing your CEO mindset to your business? What does that look like for you? Today’s show will move the needle for you, whether you are a coach or any other small business owner, and you’ll learn more about wearing your chief executive officer hat correctly!

Deirdre Harter and Carmen Reed-Gilkison are business strategists and the co-founders of Encore Empire, the place where women who believe that entrepreneurship is the most exhilarating and satisfying way to reach financial security and freedom translate their experiences into impact and income while making a difference in the world. In founding Encore Empire, Deirdre and Carmen bring together their backgrounds in business with the financial savvy of a CPA (Deirdre) and the insights of a Certified Online Business Manager and Whole-Person Coach (Carmen). 

Show Highlights:

• Three phases of the CEO mindset: 
• The startup phase: In this phase, you are intentional in building the foundation of your business with systems, services, and ideal clients. You must plan, review, test, and optimize.
• The fix-up phase: If you are making sales, you have entered the fix-up phase in which you’ll leverage your time, experience growing pains, focus on systems to optimize, get serious about data, and plan for a team. 
• The grow-up phase: In this phase, you learn to “delete or delegate,” focus on high-value activities, scale your business, know your financial metrics, and develop courses/programs. 
• Work ON your business, not IN your business!
• Progress through the three phases of the CEO mindset is not always linear!
• Takeaways from Deirdre: “Stewardship is key. Separate yourself emotionally from your business and understand your role and responsibilities.”
• Takeaways from Carmen: “Lead with curiosity. The journey of an entrepreneur is not linear.”

Resources:

Connect with Deirdre, Carmen, and Encore Empire: Website, LinkedIn (Deirdre), LinkedIn (Carmen), Facebook (Encore Empire), and Facebook (Empire of Unstoppable Women)

**Deirdre and Carmen invite STaR Coach listeners to join their FREE Marketing Methodology Workshop. Use this special link to sign up. 

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Do you need a jumpstart to help you get traction and make things happen? This is the show to inspire and motivate you. You can achieve far more than you ever thought possible! My expert guest helps us understand the difference between dreams and goals—and how to achieve them to the fullest. Join us to learn more!

Laura Seybold is the founder and president of Shine Consulting, an executive coaching and consulting firm focused on enabling individuals, teams, and organizations to reach their greatest potential. Laura understands the impact leaders have on employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture. She is passionate about teaching leadership and coaching leaders so they can have a more positive impact and influence on others. She hosts the Leadership Rediscovered podcast, where she interviews leaders from different industries and walks of life to share lessons learned along the leadership journey. In today’s show, we dive deep into goals and how we move from wishing and dreaming to making them happen. 

Show Highlights:

• Laura’s journey into entrepreneurship, creativity, and her leadership philosophy: “You can’t lead others if you don’t know how to lead yourself.”
• The difference between dreams (the blueprint) and goals (the construction team)
• Laura’s B-STAR framework for goal-setting success: Believable, Specific, Time-bound, Accountable, and Rewarding
• Creating coaching programs that fit clients’ needs–and how Laura developed “Finish It!”
• Laura’s passion for moms who put their dreams on hold to serve others in their lives
• Laura’s learnings as she developed her virtual program, retreats, masterclasses, and one-on-one coaching offerings

Resources:

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How much attention are you paying to your brand? Whether you are an internal or external coach or a leader in any capacity, you have a personal brand. How can we build confidence and create clarity around our brand while staying in alignment with ourselves? My guest today has helpful tips to share! Join us to learn more about sustainable ways to approach personal brand development with authenticity and intention. 

Emma Donovan is the co-founder and brand strategist of Dapper, a brand studio focused on how the human experience shapes brand development. She is an established professional with 15+ years of experience in brand strategy, content writing, and entrepreneurship. At Dapper, she and her team focus on creating space for clients to gain clarity of purpose and confidence to own their authentic stories. Her ability to identify and seize an opportunity has played a significant role in her entrepreneurial journey, and Emma’s superpower lies in injecting enthusiasm, vibrancy, and playfulness into any situation. She excels in creating new products and collaborating with brilliant minds to connect the dots for clients. 

Show Highlights:

• Your personal brand is not a logo, but it’s how you show up in the world.
• Imposter syndrome is the first hurdle to overcome in brand building.
• It’s okay (and preferred!) to be vulnerable, relatable, and authentic!
• Embrace the winding path that gave you experience and expertise.
• Steps to build your personal brand: curate your brand, share your story with joy, position yourself to attract the right clients, and stand out from the others.
• In social media video posts, “natural and engaging is better than being perfect.”
• Find your confidence in brand building through clarity of purpose.
• Brand building is a process; give yourself grace and time to build momentum.
• Emma’s advice about finding balance in being responsible and consistent in posting content while not overdoing it
• Conversations build confidence; you can utilize LinkedIn Live, Zoom, Google Meets, etc.
• Emma’s tips about writer’s block, accountability, and using LinkedIn

Resources:

Connect with Emma Donovan: Dapper Website and LinkedIn

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Most coaches don’t set out to be coaches. A consistent background among many coaches is the move from some other kind of work where we have grown and developed as human beings before moving into the coaching world. The transition for many coaches involves moving from the corporate sector into entrepreneurship, a journey that has its various challenges and experiences. Whatever your coaching role now and wherever you aspire to go in the future, you’ll find today’s interview to be helpful and informative. Join us!

Susan Daniel is a devoted talent development professional who is committed to unlocking the potential of individuals, teams, and organizations. Her journey began at Walt Disney World Resort, setting the stage for a fulfilling career path. Specializing in leadership development, experiential learning, facilitation, and performance coaching, Susan has refined her skills across various roles. She excels in designing, managing, and coaching various leadership and team development programs, all aimed at enriching personal and organizational effectiveness. Away from her corporate achievements, Susan is an avid fitness enthusiast, engaging in activities like hiking, yoga, Pilates, and strength training. Her dedication to nutrition extends to preparing healthy, nourishing meals for friends and family, and her adventurous side shines through her extensive travels with her husband as they explore the great outdoors and seek new experiences. 

Show Highlights:

• Two paths that might lead to external coaching as an entrepreneurial career
• How we are myth-busting several common misconceptions around making a move into coaching 
• The importance of networks and community in establishing support and continued growth
• How this interview came about in an unusual way when Susan attended a conference where Meg was speaking
• What Susan has noticed about the differences in being an internal vs. external coach around marketing and branding
• Why feedback is just as important for an external coach–but it takes intention to get feedback
• How you can set yourself up for success as an external coach while you are still coaching internally
• How Susan found ways to pave the way for a smooth transition as she got her coaching certification
• How Susan is finding ways to challenge herself to continue to grow and develop
• How structure and systems can help you be more efficient and effective as an external coach 

Resources:

Connect with Susan Daniel: LinkedIn and Facebook

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Welcome! We are wrapping up the month of February with an encouraging show and another inspiring guest. You’ll be challenged to think about the choices you make in life and how you can be more proactive than reactive, especially when life hands us difficulties. Whatever your role and however you show up in your life, you don’t want to miss this dose of practical wisdom. Join us!

Gerald Leonard is an author, CEO, and jazz musician. He brings all of these roles and skills into his presentations, writing, and work. In today’s show, he shares his journey of overcoming a crippling illness to create his own success story. He teaches us a new perspective on life through his analogy of being caught in the traffic of life or moving into the HOV lane to adopt a different mindset and create a better result. He’s written A Symphony of Choices (A Business Parable), Culture is the Bass, and Workplace Jazz. 

Show Highlights:

• Why mindfulness, productivity, and goal achievement are not as much WHAT you do as WHO you are
• Highlights of Gerald’s background: music, ministry, IT work, and a crippling illness right before his TEDx talk
• How Gerald made mindset shifts and learned new concepts to face his biggest challenge in life–and turn his mess into his message
• Specific choices Gerald made to “get better, not bitter” 
• How Gerald discovered one simple daily practice that rewired and reprogrammed his brain
• What it means to live life in the HOV lane instead of being “stuck in stressful traffic”
• How to narrow your focus on success instead of drifting along with the waves of life
• Gerald’s takeaways: “Identify your #1 goal and the #1 person who is good at that. Buy their book, read their material, listen to their programs, and learn all that you can from them. Pursue them. You never know what might happen. Take one step at a time.”

Resources:

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Are there lessons to be learned from the world of hip-hop? The answer is YES! Today’s topic should expand your lens and encourage you to look at things a little differently regarding how culture influences the way we show up in life. Join us to learn more!

Dr. Tori Ellis is a native New Yorker who has always been inspired to lead and guide others in the educational and workplace realms. Witnessing her family’s efforts to support and empower youth in the community from an early age, Tori decided to build upon that legacy and carve out her unique path. Pursuing psychology and criminal justice as an undergrad, she went on to earn her master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology and a doctorate in human and organizational psychology. Positioned as a millennial in contemporary society, Tori is dedicated to providing her peers and succeeding generations with the necessary tools to become exemplary members of society. Through a focus on wellness, positive psychology, and entrepreneurship, she is committed to holistic personal development and every effort that inspires and empowers children around the world to pursue their passions and be their best selves in every area of life. Being inspired and motivated by the hip-hop industry led her to write her best-selling book, The Sound of Business: Seeing Entrepreneurship through Hip Hop. 

Show Highlights:

• How entrepreneurship and leadership are connected to hip-hop
• How Dr. Tori learned about healthy leadership, influence, and growth
• What it means to “be authentically me” in connection and impact to the world
• 3 key elements Dr. Tori found that are common to entrepreneurship and hip-hop:
• Evolving over time
• Falling in line with demands
• Making future advancements
• Why we have to pay attention to the feedback we receive
• How hip-hop and coaching have common parallels around self-expression, strength, courage, and struggle
• Takeaways from Dr. Tori: “Continue to be your authentic self, trust in everything that you envisioned, and know that you will get to the top if you continue to believe and put your best foot forward.” 

Resources:

Connect with Dr. Tori Ellis: The Sound of Business  website and book, Instagram, and LinkedIn

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Happy Valentine’s Day! On this day when we celebrate love and relationships, I want us to focus on the power of self-love because the relationship we have with ourselves is foundational to how we show up with others. We don’t give self-love enough attention because we are wired as humans to focus on what we are doing wrong and where we are lacking. When we accept ourselves for who we are and recognize our worth, it has a healthy impact on our esteem and confidence.

I highly recommend the work of Kristin Neff around self-compassion, which is the companion to self-love that encourages us to take care of ourselves, both physically and emotionally. The concept of self-love impacts how we make choices, set boundaries, and treat ourselves with kindness and care. Let’s explore more about this topic in today’s show!

Show Highlights:

• Why self-love is not indulgence, selfishness, or narcissism
• How to understand self-love, self-compassion, and self-care
• Proven benefits of healthy self-love and self-care practices
• Why we are more resilient when we are in a place of self-love and self-compassion
• Why self-love presents an opportunity for personal growth and development
• Practical steps to cultivate self-love:
• Be intentional about finding enjoyment, getting good sleep, having physical movement, etc.
• Increase awareness of your routines and patterns.
• Turn self-criticism into a compliment.
• Focus on gratitude.
• Use affirmations.
• Celebrate wins.
• Consider taking a strengths assessment to spotlight your strengths. (Check out The STaR Coach Show Episodes 31 and 131 about Character Strengths with Dr. Ryan Niemiec.)
• Be aware of what drains your self-love—and practice mindfulness instead. (Check out Episode 349, Mindfulness Practices with Dr. Gail Gazelle.)

Resources:

Mentioned in this episode: VIA Character Strengths Assessment, STaR Coach Show Episodes 31, 131, and 349

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Is your marketing plan delivering the results you want? Do you have a marketing plan, or are you guilty of “random acts of marketing”? Today’s show covers the importance of having a structured plan in place to make your marketing process a foundational piece of your business success. If you need practical and straightforward guidance for setting better intentions and seeing better results from your marketing dollars, you don’t want to miss today’s show! Join us!

Austin LaRoche is the CEO of ATAK Interactive and the creator of M2S (Marketing-to-Sales) Framework, a B2B growth system that synchronizes strategy and execution in a simple pragmatic plan. Based in Pasadena, California, ATAK Interactive is a full-service marketing agency with employees and clients across the globe. Austin is an engaged entrepreneur with a passion for helping other business owners see their visions come to light, and his company motto is “Strength and Structure.” He and his team watch their clients grow from random acts of marketing into an organized operation that can measure and optimize success at every stage of their journey. Austin describes himself as naturally creative and biologically unorganized, traits that have driven him to build frameworks in every area of his life to keep him accountable for his goals and long-term vision. He doesn’t just preach “Strength in Structure” to his clients, but he carries out the mantra in everything he does. You’ll learn specific examples of a marketing plan that brings you “strength in structure.” 

Show Highlights:

• What Austin enjoys most about his work with business owners
• The four elements of your business foundation: vision, communications, data, and buyer personas
• How Austin simplifies the structure of B2B (business-to-business) marketing, which easily applies to B2C (business-to-consumer) marketing
• How lead generation fluctuates within different industries
• How to get clear about “delighting your customers”
• Why we should stop our random acts of marketing
• How to use authentic ways to connect through marketing by providing value
• Successful tactics that share your authentic messaging:
• Make the customer the hero in your story.
• Be intentional about asking for testimonials and reviews.
• Four buckets into which every marketing effort should fit (in one or more): to attract prospects, to convert prospects into an opportunity, to close the opportunity into a customer, or to delight the customer
• Austin’s takeaway advice about habits, quarterly systems, and processes

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