You’ve built your career by being the best—delivering results, outworking the rest, and raising the bar. But now, something’s off. The team feels distant. Feedback is scarce. Turnover is rising. And collaboration feels harder than ever.

In this episode of The Coaching Fix, Rob Spooner explores what happens when your personal excellence starts working against your leadership success. Because the truth is: being great at your job isn’t the same as being great with people.

Rob dives into the hidden traps of top performers, the emotional intelligence gaps that sabotage leaders, and how to make the shift from execution to elevation. If you’re a new manager, a burned-out entrepreneur, or a high achiever wondering why your team’s not following your lead—this episode is for you.

n this episode of The Coaching Fix, Rob Spooner dives into the powerful principle: "How you do anything is how you do everything." It's not about perfection—it’s about consistency, alignment, and the habits that define your reputation. Whether you're a student, a corporate professional, a business owner, or someone guiding others, your daily actions are sending a message. Rob explores how the small choices shape big outcomes and challenges listeners to tighten their standards and lead with integrity—especially when no one’s watching. This episode is a wake-up call to match your behavior with your goals and build trust that lasts.

In this episode of The Coaching Fix, we dive into what it really takes to succeed in your first leadership role. Whether you're a frontline standout, newly promoted supervisor, or team lead with big aspirations, this episode gives you the foundational mindset shifts and tactical strategies to thrive as a new manager.

Host Rob Spooner shares the four essential pillars for early management success—leadership identity, proactive ownership, time mastery, and emotional intelligence—along with common traps to avoid and real-world coaching insights. If you're ready to stop doing and start leading, this episode is your practical roadmap.

Episode Title: The Job Market - You're Not Just a Number: The Old Way Still Wins

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Feeling invisible in the job search? You're not alone—but you're not powerless either. In this episode of The Coaching Fix, Rob Spooner breaks down why online applications often lead to silence, how applicant tracking systems (ATS) can block great candidates, and why even qualified professionals—like his 52-year-old friend—are getting overlooked.

But there's hope.

Rob shares a recent story from his own life to prove that the old-school approach—introducing yourself, making real connections, and taking initiative—still works. Whether you're a teenager applying for your first job or a seasoned executive aiming for the next big opportunity, this episode will challenge you to stop hiding behind your screen and start standing out.

You only get one shot at a first impression. Learn how to make it count.

Episode 5: “Once You Understand the Way Broadly, You Can See It in All Things”

Theme: Clarity Creates Confidence

In this episode, I unpack the power behind one of my favorite quotes from legendary samurai and strategist Miyamoto Musashi:

“Once you understand the way broadly, you can see it in all things.”

If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure why your efforts aren’t delivering satisfaction, you may be missing the bigger picture. This episode is about moving beyond task mastery and toward system awareness—so you can recognize patterns, reduce friction, and take aligned action in your career and life.

I break down how to:

Zoom out and build a “Career and Life Blueprint”

Track what energizes or drains you

Define your non-negotiables

Turn insight into practical, weekly momentum

Because once you truly see the way—professionally, personally, strategically—you stop reacting to life and start directing it.

Let’s help you stop guessing and start seeing.

If you’re in college, headed there, or questioning whether it’s even worth it—this episode is for you. Rob Spooner shares the mindset shift that can turn a disconnected, frustrating college experience into a launchpad for your life and career.

Drawing from his own journey—first as a disengaged student and later as a seasoned professional returning to grad school—Rob shows how to reframe your education into something deeply personal and practical. He breaks down how to turn every class into a tool, keep your goals front and center, and build momentum while you're still in school.

Whether your dream is to launch a business, curate a museum, or just figure it out as you go—this episode offers clarity, strategy, and a path forward.

You don’t need every answer—just a better way to connect the dots.

Episode 3: Think in Years, Not in Minutes

The Coaching Fix – A Momentum People Group Podcast

In a world that pushes you to make fast decisions, react quickly, and chase instant results, this episode is your permission—and your challenge—to slow down and think differently.

Rob Spooner breaks down the mindset shift from short-term scrambling to long-term strategy. Whether you're job hunting, switching careers, or just feeling stuck, this episode helps you stop reacting and start building something intentional.

You’ll learn:

The difference between “minute-thinking” and “year-thinking”

Why reactive decisions lead to burnout and stalled growth

How to reframe your next steps to align with the life and career you actually want

Simple, strategic reflection prompts to help you pause, plan, and act with clarity

If you’ve been operating in survival mode, this episode is your roadmap out.

Because you don’t just need movement—you need momentum.

Today’s Coaching Fix Episode:

“Graduation, Clarity, and the Deal You Can’t Afford to Miss”

In this episode, we’re talking directly to high school graduates — and the parents, mentors, and supporters walking beside them. If you’re feeling unsure about what comes next, you’re not alone.

We explore why education is always valuable, but not always traditional — and how real growth often comes from experiences, reflection, and conversations that bring clarity. Coaching isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about asking better questions to help young adults step into their next chapter with confidence and purpose.

You'll also hear a simple at-home takeaway exercise designed to help uncover patterns, passions, and values — a first step toward shaping a path that feels truly aligned.

Whether you’re the one figuring it out or someone who’s trying to help, this episode is about creating space, gaining direction, and realizing that investing in yourself is never the wrong move.

Episode 1: You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out

Feeling stuck? Unclear on your next move? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.

In this kickoff episode of The Coaching Fix, Rob Spooner unpacks the myth that you need to have your life or career perfectly mapped out to move forward. Whether you're just starting out, mid-journey, or in a season of transition, this episode is a reminder that clarity isn’t found—it’s earned through action, reflection, and the courage to begin.

You’ll learn:

Why waiting for a perfect plan is holding you back

The hidden cost of not investing in yourself

Three powerful questions to help you move from stuck to aligned

This is your permission slip to stop overthinking and start moving. Because when you invest in yourself first, everything else begins to shift.

Visit mpeoplegroup.com to explore coaching and tools designed to help you turn momentum into meaningful progress.