The Coaching Life

The Fire That Moves Us There are times when something begins to move within us and a sense of direction appears without a clear plan. This conversation with Kimberley Moriarty explores the lived experience of the Three Principles in the middle of real life, where understanding shows up in reactions, relationships, parenting, and the way each moment is met. A strong current throughout is willingness. Reaching out, creating retreats, and following what feels alive without needing everything mapped out, including her work with Jack Pransky and the communities she is building. Life continues to move with its own pace and demands, and there is a grounded sense here of being with what is present while stepping forward into what feels true. In this episode, we explore: • Living the Three Principles as a direct experience in daily life • Seeing thought in real time and creating space within reactions • Following a felt sense of direction and taking action from it • Creating retreats and opportunities through willingness and initiative • Navigating parenting, change, and a full life alongside a coaching practice • The role of community in deepening understanding and connection • Slowing down and being present with what is already here Upon listening, you may find yourself recognising more than you expect… Here’s a little more about Kimberley Kimberley has been coaching since 2020, supporting people through life transitions and periods of change, particularly around relationship transitions and rebuilding confidence after difficult periods. Her work is shaped by her own lived experience and her grounding in the Three Principles understanding, which has had a big impact on both her life and her work. Originally from New Zealand, she lived and worked in the UK for 18 years before recently returning home, where she now continues coaching while raising her young daughter. Alongside her one-to-one work, she is involved in leading the Three Principles New Zealand community and is interested in developing more community and group spaces as part of her work. You can connect with Kimberley on Instagram: @reclaimyourtruth_coaching

Mark J Silverman - Revisited YSV: You Probably Think This Convo’s About You In another honest, reflective, unpolished exploration of what it really means to build a coaching life, Phil talks with Mark J. Silverman 8 years after his first appearance on the podcast. Mark returns, not just as a more established coach, but as a more humbled, open-hearted human being. Their conversation touches on identity, ego, success, spirituality, fear, ageing, leadership, and what remains when striving falls away. In this episode Phil & Mark explore: • From “early-stage coach” to fully booked executive coach • Figuring out who you actually are as a coach • The danger of coaching schools & fantasy careers • Long-term clients & not pulling punches • Books, credibility, and identity shifts • When the podcast stops lighting you up • Helping people “get to know God” — with more humility • Blank page living at 60+ • Fear, vanity, ageing & self-care • What we might be talking about in eight years There’s a thread running through it all. A maturity that enables less crusade, less selfing, less trying to become somebody. In that liberation comes more ‘walking beside,’ more presence, more service, and more humour about the ego that never fully disappears. If you enjoyed Episode 32, this is a beautiful continuation. If you’re building a coaching life, or even dismantling one, this conversation might feel like a liberating long exhale. Here’s a little more about Mark Mark J. Silverman heeded the call into the sphere of coaching and speaking from a successful career in technology. During his corporate tenure Mark generated over $90,000,000 in sales for fast-growing startups by bringing together executives, tech leaders and stakeholders to close complex, multimillion dollar deals. Mark has enjoyed a consistently full roster of executive coaching clients for a decade. He is committed to helping CEOs, senior leaders and rising high achievers leverage their resources and teams for greater impact while creating sustainable success in all areas with their lives. Mark is the author of The Rising Leader Handbook - "Turning High Achievers Into Effective Leaders" and "Only 10s 2.0 - Confront Your To-do List Transform Your Life," which in its two iterations has sold over 75,000 copies. Mark is also the host of The Rising Leader Podcast. Mark helps CEOs, Senior Leadership, and Fast Rising High Achievers leverage their resources and team for greater impact. He is also the host of the “The Rising Leader" podcast and working on his third book of the same name Topics Mark focuses on: The Rising Leader Podcast - Turning High Achievers into Effective Leaders, is focused on four main areas. Leading Up - Becoming a Trusted Advisor Leading Across (On a strong group of peers) Leading Your Team Leading You (Creating a life worth living) You can find out more about Mark at https://www.markjsilverman.com/

The Flower Never Opens Wrong If you’ve missed the style of some of the original conversations with coaches on this podcast - you’ll love this episode! One of my favourite people in this profession, Richard Morgan, returns to the podcast around 7 years after his first appearance, and he’s as grounded and loving as ever. In this episode, we explore: • From trying to being • Energy over productivity • Art, creativity, and the inner critic • Marriage, polarity, and showing up • Dogs, systems, and emotional steadiness • Experience as the real teacher • The only thing between you and what you want • “The flower never opens wrong.” This was a rather lovely conversation about how to live well on an ordinary Tuesday, when there’s work to do, emotions to feel, and love to practice. Here’s a little more about Richard: Our work is about today. What will you make of it? Richard's extensive background in horticulture and its metaphors gained him the moniker "Gardener of the Human Spirit." It fits. When we look to our own nature, we find the same power and beauty that exists in all of nature — and like any garden, we grow best when we clear away what doesn't belong. For over two decades he has worked with executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, and professionals across industries. Whether the work is navigating high-stakes decisions or untangling the relationship patterns that shape every area of life, the conversation always arrives at the same place: celebrating how much further you've come than you ever thought possible and how much possibility is ahead. At the heart of it all is you — as wholeness. Operating from one authentic center rather than the fragmentation of competing roles and expectations. Most people don't hesitate because they doubt the coaching process. They hesitate because they doubt themselves. That's exactly where the work begins — and exactly what changes first. You can find out more about Richard at richardmorgancoaching.com

This episode is a little different to most others on The Coaching Life Podcast. Over a somewhat extended period of time, you get to witness a beautiful conversation with my dear friend, Mark Spall. Mark and I met on our very first day as apprentices in September 1984. Here we are sitting together in Bali, recording a conversation that has been unfolding for over four decades. Rather than a structured coaching conversation or a clearly defined theme, this is a slow, reflective, wide-ranging dialogue between two friends who have known each other their entire adult lives. You’ll get to witness two men remembering, wondering, circling back, and allowing meaning to surface in its own time. In this conversation we explore: • Growing up without a clear sense of direction, and how much of life is shaped by chance, encouragement, and small moments of being seen • Early work, apprenticeships, and the quiet impact of teachers, mentors, and off-hand comments • Self-doubt, belonging, and the long-carried sense of “not quite fitting in.” • Intelligence, effort, neurodivergence, and the different ways people learn and thrive. • Programming, technology, creativity, and the joy of being absorbed in something for its own sake. • Leadership, validation, and the deep human desire to matter. • Spiritual curiosity, psychology, meaning, and the slow evolution of identity over time. • Friendship itself, how relationships drift, reconnect, and quietly shape who we become There is wisdom here, and its not delivered as advice. It emerges through memory, honesty, laughter, and reflection. Looking deeper, there’s something very honest about friendship here, about becoming, evolving and belonging, and the beautiful privilege of still being in conversation after all these years. We have created this episode together because I simply wanted to share with you someone who has been a part of my entire adult life. Just a side note - the audio quality is not of a standard I would prefer, but we did what we could with what was available to us at the time here in Bali, without postponing creating the recording… You’ll hear Bali in the background, in the form of motorcycles and other noises… And I’m a big advocate for imperfect action trumping inaction… I hope you enjoy listening in.

AI & The Future of Coaching What Can Be Replaced, and What Never Will Artificial Intelligence is changing the landscape of every creative and human profession, including coaching. In this solo episode, Phil Goddard explores what AI can already do better than most humans, and where its reach will always end. Phil also takes a more intimate look at what those two letters, AI, might also come to mean for the coaching world. This isn’t a debate about technology; it’s an inquiry into what makes coaching truly human: presence, curiosity, and love. Phil takes listeners on a reflective, grounded journey through the evolving world of creation and connection, inviting both coaches and clients to return to the essence of what real transformation is built upon. In this episode Phil shares: • What aspects of the coaching industry are most at risk from automation • The irreplaceable qualities that keep real coaching alive • Why curiosity is the true heartbeat of transformation • How creativity loses soul when it becomes mechanical • What the future of meaningful human work might look like • If you’re a coach: this episode invites you to rediscover your depth, to shift from performance to presence, and to build your work around what no machine can replicate. • If you’re a coaching client: it offers clarity on what genuine coaching feels like, how to recognise when a conversation is alive, real, and transformative, and not formulaic. This is a meditation on where technology ends, and where humanity begins.

The Art of Mentorship Leo Pessl joins Phil for a thoughtful conversation on the transformative power of mentorship. With warmth and humility, they discuss how mentorship has been a thread that has connected growth, purpose, progression and their eventual roles as a guide to others. This episode is a quiet masterclass on how learning unfolds in connection with others, and is a tribute to those who light the way. Phil & Leo discuss • The vital role mentors play in personal and intellectual awakening. • Why mentorship is as much about deep listening as it is about guidance. • How being seen by the right person can spark lifelong growth. • The quiet confidence and patience essential to both mentor and mentee. • Reflections on legacy, gratitude, and the enduring value of mentorship. • The emotional depth of being truly seen, supported, and believed in. • Why great mentorship is grounded in trust, not just expertise. Here’s a little more about Leo: Born in Austria and raised in Germany by an American Mother and Austrian father, Leo developed a sense of alienation early in life. His ADD felt incompatible with traditional education and, feeling something was wrong with him, he found it difficult to connect with other people. Since 2014 he has explored the nature of the human experience and through many kind and openhearted conversations has come to understand that how he felt was as much a universal as it was a personal experience. It is what he would describe as a pandemic of disconnection and disembodiment. Having trained in Gestalt therapy and group dynamics, and being at much more ease with life, he reached a turning point in his career: daring to offer someone he had just met a coaching session. The feedback from that conversation helped him decide to follow his calling to coach. Leo has invested in working with internationally renowned coaches and teachers, and now takes much joy from helping his clients flourish and connect with a loving life. Being of service is his main drive. He also enjoys writing, listening to and playing music, volunteering in the name of happiness, and supporting organizations or individuals in their quest for a better world. You can find out more about Leo at https://leopessl.net/english

It Starts With You In this beautifully reflective episode, Phil Goddard welcomes Lorena Bernal — actor, model, TV host, mother, wife of a Premier League Football manager, and now coach and author — for a soul-stirring conversation about what it truly means to live from the heart. Lorena’s journey has taken her from Argentina to Spain, to Hollywood, and beyond. While her life has included fame and public recognition, it’s her rich inner world and emotional depth that take center stage here. Drawing from her debut book, It Starts With You, Lorena shares powerful insights into identity, self-inquiry, and emotional intelligence — offering listeners a loving nudge toward authenticity and self-acceptance. Phil and Lorena dive into the nuances of emotional awareness, spiritual growth, and the freedom that comes when we let go of the need to prove or perform. This episode isn’t just about coaching — it’s about being human in a way that’s honest, vulnerable, and real. Highlights include: • How constant change shaped Lorena’s sense of home and identity • The “inner world” she developed as a child navigating multiple cultures • Acting as a mirror for understanding human complexity and emotion • The moment she realized her natural inclination to coach others • Why emotional resilience starts with self-trust, not strategy • Her views on parenting from the heart vs. parenting from the mind • The liberating power of recognizing you’re not your conditioned self • A fresh metaphor for life as a ride to be embraced, not controlled • A glimpse into her life with her husband, an English Premier League manager. This is a conversation filled with truth, warmth, and quiet power — a reminder that real transformation always begins within. Here’s a little more about Lorena Lorena Bernal is an internationally recognised life and spiritual coach, speaker and author dedicated to empowering individuals to reconnect with their inner wisdom and lead fulfilling purpose-driven lives. Through her own unique coaching approach and mindfulness expertise, Lorena helps individuals to achieve their personal and life goals. No stranger to fame, Lorena has gained great insight into the worlds of both celebrity, thanks to a multifaceted career as a celebrated actress, model and television presenter, and elite sport and high performance, as the wife of leading football manager Mikel Arteta - giving her firsthand experience of the psychological resilience required to thrive in competitive environments. Sharing both professional advice and personal experiences, Lorena, with her natural charisma, eloquence and authentic storytelling, can captivate audiences, offering media profound insights with a relatable and uplifting approach whilst being positioned as an expert in the wellness and lifestyle space. Lorena takes readers on a transformative journey in her debut book, It Starts With You, available this April. A powerful exploration of self-acceptance, intuition, and emotional freedom, the book is a universally relevant guide to unlocking inner peace and joy. More than just a self-help book, It Starts With You is a profound journey into discovering and embodying the love that we truly are. Drawing on her lived experiences and extensive studies in personal growth, energy healing, consciousness, and human potential, Lorena offers readers a roadmap to embracing life with clarity and confidence. You can find out more about Lorena and purchase her book at https://lbcoach.co.uk/ And follow her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lober99

A Path of Mastery In this episode of The Coaching Life Podcast, Phil Goddard sits down with Rishi for a deep and moving conversation about the search for meaning, the twists of self-discovery, and what it truly means to live a fulfilling life. In This Episode: • How an existential crisis sparked a journey of transformation • The role of philosophy, spirituality, and psychology in shaping our reality • Navigating uncertainty and finding peace in the unknown • Lessons from personal struggle, deep reflection, and letting go • The power of deep listening and presence in coaching • What it truly means to serve clients beyond techniques and formulas • Why fulfilment isn’t about fixing life, but embracing it as it is This conversation goes beyond coaching—it’s about the universal human experience, the search for truth, and the courage to live fully. Here’s a little more about Rishi: Rishi Rongala’s work is in shifting the way people experience themselves and their world. As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), he works with leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams to create real impact—not by teaching more strategies, but by helping them cut through the noise of overthinking, self-doubt, and conditioned patterns. With a background spanning startups, enterprise risk, and financial consulting, Rishi’s journey into coaching wasn’t a planned career move. It was a relentless personal exploration—through the intersections of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality—that led him to see human potential beyond conventional wisdom. This led to Rishi founding a boutique coaching firm called Paradigm Shift specialising in transformative coaching. His clients don’t just come for frameworks or strategies. They come for something much rarer—a space where they can see themselves more clearly than ever before. And in that space, things shift. They lead with more presence, make decisions with more clarity, and move forward without the second-guessing that used to slow them down. Whether it’s a business leader making high-stakes decisions with ease, an entrepreneur navigating uncertainty without stress, or a professional stepping into their full presence, the shift is always the same—less effort, more impact. You can find out more about Rishi at https://rishirongala.com/

The Accidental Coach What has really struck me in my conversations with Ian, and in reading his throughly beautiful book, The Tao of Homeopathy, is that everything in homeopathy is applicable in some way to masterful coaching. We explore this and more in this wholesome exploration of healing and what it is to be human. Phil & Ian discuss: * Ian’s expansion of his work into coaching. * The miracle ‘cure’ of Phil’s back & knee pains, & the interconnected nature of everything. * What is healing and how it is different from curing. * How the Tao Te Ching is applicable and can help us in coaching and all of our relationships. * Being you versus Being present. * Teaching vs Educating, and getting to truly know ourselves. * The role of susceptibility in getting sick and healing. * What does it mean to follow the path of ease? Here’s a little more about Ian: Ian Watson is an educator, author and facilitator who has worked in the field of well-being, holistic healing and inner transformation since1988. Ian became well known as a homeopathic practitioner and writer, and he subsequently went on to pursue a deeper understanding of mental and emotional health. This led to the study and practice of a wide variety of disciplines including Journey Process work, Emotional Freedom Technique, Shen Physio-emotional Release Therapy, Jungian psychology, Byron Katie work, family constellations and Hakomi technique. In 2011 he trained in the Three Principles paradigm discovered by Sydney Banks, and this psycho-spiritual understanding has been the foundation of his work ever since. Ian has been invited to share his understanding with schoolchildren, health professionals, business leaders and countless individuals and groups in the UK and overseas. Further information at: www.theinsightspace.com

Exploring Human Experience A special episode in which Phil responds to some queries raised by Tibi, and they explore together how we create our experience and our most compassionate way of Loving Being Human. Phil & Tibi discuss: * Are we really 100% responsible for our experience? * Goddard’s Law of Spiritual Exploration. * How can we be compassionate towards everyone? * Dysfunctional compassion. * How are boundaries misused? * What’s our role in relating with people who have ‘wounds’? * What’s the point of forgiveness? * Phil’s story of understanding his father. * Handling things that irritate us. Tibi Sátor is a Coach, Creator, Husband and Dad. He specialises in Relationship and Parenting Coaching. You can connect with Tibi here: https://www.instagram.com/tibisator And subscribe to his newsletter here: https://tibor-sator.ck.page/love

Ethics, Cults and Coaching Integrity In a necessary conversation for all coaches and service professionals, Sara and Phil talk in-depth about ethics, cults, integrity, and how important it is for us to be aware of unhealthy aspects of our desires to help others. Topics of conversation include: * When and when not to share our writing. * Embellishment on social media. * The power dynamics between a coach and client, and the required care and awareness of these dynamics. * Unhealthy aspirations and how some teachings can distance us from ourselves. * The importance of expressing emotions. * The ethics of charging and being transparent with costs of time, energy and money. * Non-duality - what is it? What use is it? * The role of a coach in this exploration. * Manipulation and cult-like behaviour in some communities. * What are the elements of a cult, what’s the appeal and how do people end up involved in them. * What specifically do coaches need to be aware of, to ensure they operate with integrity? Here’s a little more about Sara: Sara brings a wealth of experience to her work as a coach and spiritual mentor. She firmly believes in empowerment and support. She has a focus on our true self, learning to love all of ourselves, and gently disentangling anything that gets in the way. She is also an advocate for those who've been through cult-like groups, and is a special advisor to the Association for Spiritual Integrity. You'll find her in her garden shed with at least a couple of cats, a big mug of coffee, and always open to chat. You can connect with Sara here: https://www.sarapriestley.com/

Bringing Love to the Boardroom With over 3 decades of coaching experience, Elizabeth works with senior leaders who have responsibility for hundreds of thousands of people and hundreds of millions of dollars. She brings a wholesome humanness into her work of helping her clients Love Being Human. In this episode Phil & Elizabeth discuss: * The importance of only sharing what you have lived. * What are the 4 things that everyone wants? * How do we help people understand what they really want? * A deeper meaning of rapport. * How she helps people connect with what they really really want. * Speaking truth in service to a client. * Being with our wounds and how they can be our greatest gifts in coaching. * The codification of Spirit and its distraction from truth. * Bringing spiritual and loving conversations into the boardroom. * The importance and power of alignment. * Being able to describe what we do, after the fact. * Using Social Media, networking and woking in community. And one of my favourite ever distinctions: * Sizzle & Sausage. Here’s a little more about Elizabeth: Elizabeth Lovius specialises in giving leaders the headspace to lead with humanity, heart and wisdom. She is an international coach, speaker, author, award winning trainer, facilitator and social entrepreneur. She is the founder of one of the first 100 B-corps in the UK, where the focus is on business as a force for good.  For over 25 years, Elizabeth has worked across most business sectors including: Hospitality, Food, Retail, Manufacturing IT, Banking, Government, Healthcare, Creative Media, TV, Social Enterprise, Start-up and Sports.  She has discovered that what really works to deliver business prosperity is the capacity of leaders to understand the human factor; what makes us all tick. As AI starts to influence our approach to everything - the human factor will become increasingly important. Elizabeth offers clarity, openness and insight. Through an empowering mix of deep compassion and razor-sharp challenge, she supports people to access their own game-changing insights; liberating their potential and performance.
 In business, Elizabeth knows big relationships are the source of big results so a particular area of speciality is helping people connect, collaborate, innovate and work well together to align and succeed. You can find out more about Elizabeth here: https://www.elizabethlovius.com/ and her Deep Dive Leadership Wisdom Retreats: https://www.elizabethlovius.com/leadershipretreat-1

Episode102 - Anna Koukoullis Opera Dreams of Social Impact A former aspiring international opera singer whose career took an unexpected turn due to a vocal injury, Anna shares her inspiring journey from the stages of conservatoires and international venues to finding a new calling as a social impact coach. Anna & Phil discuss: * Anna’s early aspirations and training as an international opera singer, and details about the vocal injury that ended that career. * Her transition to social impact coach and the new sense of purpose it brought. * The importance of mindset, resilience, and dealing with performance anxiety. * The role of spirituality in her singing and overall approach to life. * How her cultural heritage from Greek Cypriot and Irish backgrounds influenced her values and have shaped her passion for social justice. * The importance of authenticity and real-life experiences in building connections with others. Here’s a little more about Anna: Anna Koukoullis is a former opera singer turned Social Value expert and Performance Coach, whose journey from the stage to the corporate world underscores her commitment to uplifting others. Throughout her corporate career, she led a national, award-winning social value team dedicated to inspiring and assisting vulnerable young people and marginalised communities with employability and career support. Under her visionary leadership, the team secured over £80 million in project wins, with clients experiencing over £1 million in social return on investment and consistently rating services 9/10 for quality and impact. Motivated by her engagement with unemployed youth, Anna authored the influential industry paper "Forgotten Youth," which explores how businesses can enhance social mobility for young people in the UK. This led to her appointment to lead, coach, and champion the business's EDI team, helping to unlock and enable initiatives to improve staff well-being and attract, recruit, and retain diverse talent in construction. In 2023, Anna founded Social Impact Coach to further her mission of helping businesses deliver the 'S' in ESG. Through consultancy and one-to-one coaching, she empowers businesses to deliver social value and helps individuals reach their full potential. Beyond her consultancy, Anna is a respected author, public speaker, and adviser on social mobility, talent development, skills, and education. She collaborates with esteemed organisations such as the Chartered Institute of Building and is a proud member of the Worshipful Company of Constructors. Anna’s unwavering dedication to social mobility and inclusivity, combined with her unique blend of creativity, strategic insight, and heartfelt collaboration, continues to drive meaningful change by bringing people and ideas together to create practical and demonstrable value-add opportunities. You can connect with Anna on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-koukoullis-671a2068/ And on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/agkoukou/ and https://www.instagram.com/social_impactcoach/

Be Thou My Vision This is an episode I have wanted to create for a long time. Maria was a client almost a decade ago, at the time she was dating the man who she would marry, and be with on his journey through cancer, and eventually his passing. This is a story of love, passion and loss. It is a very moving conversation, one that moved me to tears. It is raw. It is direct. It is human, and a necessary listen for us all. Outro music: From my Star - Andrea Bizzotto You can follow Maria on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/marialaura2827/ The Sarcoma Patient Advocacy Global Network is here: https://www.sarcoma-patients.org/ Andrea performing his song for Giulia Grace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UDnOmXEMbs Andrea’s Book is available here: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Andrea-Bizzotto/dp/1694058379 https://www.amazon.it/-/en/Andrea-Bizzotto/dp/1694058379 Maria has a book, published in German, ‘The Answer is Love’ available here: https://www.amazon.de/Die-Antwort-Liebe-Maria-Brandt/dp/B0B3SDFBSQ/

From Breakfast to Bali - A 100 Episodes Special (In conversation with Reno Winston) In this special 100th episode, Reno Winston takes the reins to ask Phil all about his Coaching Life. Together they discuss: * Breakfast !! * The beauty in simplicity and ordinariness of life. * Being at ease when life isn’t easy. * The importance & benefits of daily practice. * Phil’s experience of time with ‘The Ultimate Coach’ * Being hoodwinked by believing we’ve found something. * Self creation and Self discovery. * Some BS tropes in the coaching profession. * Living with dirty little secrets. * Phil’s story of moving to Bali, what he misses & what he lost there. * His renewed love for England. * Honouring our needs. * The finesse of poking the bear. Huge thanks to Reno Winston for hosting this conversation. You can find out more about Reno here: https://itjustgotreno.com/

A Necessary Conversation About the Coaching Profession One my lawyers advised me against… ;) Kim makes her 3rd appearance on the podcast to discuss with Phil aspects of the coaching profession that are not necessarily serving in the most impactful way. They shine a light on: * The two worlds of Coaching * The monoculture of the Coaching Pyramid * The Bullshit of Social Media * The impact of creating a business in survival mode * Why it’s worth considering what you really want to create * The importance of real-world experience And other aspects of the coaching profession. Here’s a little more about Kim: Kim Kaase is a Leadership coach and strategist who can help you build a business you love - without hustle, hassle and ‘have tos’. She believes it’s possible to achieve success without striving, feeling you have to ‘prove yourself’ - or make sacrifices. And that trusting yourself enough to follow your own unique path - and giving yourself permission to do it your way - is the key to unlocking your ‘next level’ of success (whatever that might look like for you). Before creating her coaching practice in 2012, Kim was a key leader at a top 10 Knoll dealer rising through the ranks of Design Director to VP of Sales and Professional Services – with no sales experience. She lives in Houston, Texas with her 18 year old son and her husband and also hold the honor of being Chief Tasting Officer for their business, Sweet Bribery. You can connect with Kim using links at https://linktr.ee/kimkaase

Building from Disappointment As promised in episode 051 just 67 weeks ago, Philippe is back on the podcast :D In a very real, raw and honest conversation, we share & discuss: * Reflecting on ‘Honoured the Path of the Heart’? - the title of our previous episode. * Philippe’s initial resistance to getting married a second time. * Diving deep into our desires that are beyond the intellect. * Philippe’s first meetings with Cristina and the fear that led to their first kiss. * Changing our use of Social Media. * Some very personal details of Philippe & Cristina’s torrid time in and after Bali. * What does it mean to ‘go all in’? * How do we recover and build from disappointment * The liberation of self-discovery and honesty. * The gift in being fired, even from a Podcast! * Becoming aware of self-doubt in disappointment * The importance of alignment over action. * Our greatest heartaches, and greatest joys. Here’s a little more about Philippe: Philippe Bartu is a seasoned coach, trusted advisor and Leadership Development Consultant at The Collaborative Way. Since 2012, Philippe has run his own coaching practice, focusing on leadership development and creating healthy relationships within teams, families, and communities. In that time he has provided guidance to a diverse range of leaders and individuals of more than 20 nationalities, including entrepreneurs, CEOs, Olympic athletes, NGO founders, best-selling authors, and startup founders.He brings extensive expertise from the hospitality industry, including management roles at Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons Hotels along with owning and managing one of Lisbon’s fine-dining restaurants. As a graduate of the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), his background in service excellence also led him to become a people-pleaser and burnout survivor. Philippe, a Swiss national, has lived and worked in over 10 countries. Fluent in five European languages, he lives with his wife and infant son in Antigua, Guatemala. You can find out more about Philippe at www.philippebartu.com Email Philippe – philippe -at- collaborativeway.com

Bali Brotherhood A one hour chat with my dear friend in Bali. In this conversation we discuss: * The magic of men’s circles, and what inspired Dean to start facilitating them. * Handling things when they get tough. * Dean’s journey into addiction and through recovery. * The intoxicating nature of Bali and how it was to live there during the pandemic * Bali shredding. * Happiness, contentment, and being okay. * The power of not giving advice. * Dean’s ‘unconventional’ marriage, the safety of commitment, and how he stays connected with his wife. * The power of humour in our experience of life, and why people get offended. * Water Fasting for 40 days * What men want and their biggest struggle in life! Apologies for the quality and imbalance of the sound in this episode, due to my over-excitement in missing doing some pre-recording checks. I hope this will not take away any enjoyment of the conversation, which is most definitely worth your time to listen. Here’s a little more about Dean: Dean is a living testament to the transformative power of self-empowerment and a steadfast dedication to guiding individuals from all walks of life towards discovering inspiration from within. With over two decades of hands-on experience, Dean has established himself as a highly regarded relationship coach, author, educator, and counselor. His professional journey encompasses a diverse range of roles, where he has provided guidance to individuals, couples, and groups, navigating the intricate dynamics of human connections. Dean's expertise goes beyond the conventional, as he seamlessly integrates his deep musical background into his practice. He has orchestrated and led numerous drumming circles, cacao ceremonies, men's circles, mixed circles, and an array of workshops designed to empower others to find and express their authentic selves. Dean's unique approach extends beyond the realms of traditional coaching, as he serves as a facilitator, master equilibrator, and beta release practitioner. He not only imparts knowledge and skills but shares the wealth of his profound life experiences and genuine compassion. This combination, coupled with his keen insight and unwavering humanity, enables him to authentically connect with those who seek his guidance, providing assistance and relief. In every facet of his work, Dean remains committed to fostering personal growth and transformation. His ability to listen attentively and connect with individuals on a deep level sets him apart, making him a trusted ally for those embarking on their journey towards self-discovery and fulfilment. You can find out more about Dean’s work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/integratedmanwithdean His Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeTorque And his Quantum Shift Process - https://youtu.be/36OfJvB1CY4

Creating Success Originally recorded for The Loving Being Human Podcast, with the launch of that podcast on hold, shared here so that the thousands of listeners of The Coaching Life Podcast can enjoy this amazing conversation with Dominic Scaffidi. In this episode we discuss: * Our relationship to being human * Self creation and self discovery * How our questions reveal our understanding * Financial and material success * The law of attraction and the laws of physics And, of course, what do we mean by Loving Being Human? Dominic shares a very moving story that completes our conversation, in answer to that question. Here’s a little more about Dominic: Dominic Scaffidi’s purpose is to “awaken greatness.” As a certified executive coach, he fulfils this purpose by partnering with individuals to point them back toward the unlimited potential and possibility of who they really are. By accessing their own innate wisdom, clients are supported to take on important professional and personal goals. In 2008, following a 20-year corporate career, Dominic founded HR Possibilities to provide three core services: 1) Individual Executive Coaching for senior leaders, entrepreneurs and high performing individuals. 2) Team Coaching for senior executive teams 3) Training for leaders and people managers to learn “how to be a Great Coach rather than a good boss.” Dominic has worked with leading edge, global organizations across a variety of industries. He is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentialed through the International Coach Federation and has been awarded two Prism awards for excellence in coaching within organizations. He is also grounded in the Three Principles and certified as a transformative coach through Michael Neill’s coach academy. You can find out more about Dominic at https://www.hrpossibilities.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicscaffidi

Experience Leads Peter is a gem of a genuine coach, self-described as relatively new to the profession. However, it’s very apparent he has extensive experience outside of coaching that is relevant to coaching, and most of his clients are also from all walks of life outside the profession. During this conversation we discussed: * Peter’s story of transitioning from the family business into coaching, via psychotherapy. * His evolution as a coach over the last 3 years. * How he created his first clients. * What he noticed about clients not signing up. * What a full practice looks like. * A somewhat controversial system he’s been using to connect with some new clients. * How his experiences in his family business and as a psychotherapist help his coaching In his own words, here’s a little more about Peter: ‘I am 55 years old and married with 2 grown-up kids. I love coaching, am passionate about health and fitness (I want to be still coaching when I’m 70) and have never been more excited about my future. I am fairly new to coaching. I trained in 2016 after 20 years in retailing and 10 years as a psychotherapist. A burnout experience led to my move from retail to psychotherapy. Coaching was really more of a hobby until late 2020, when I hired a coach and started coaching full-time. It took me 12 months to fill my practice and another 12 months to increase my fees to the point where my practice started to feel sustainable. My clients are mostly owners, founders, directors and leaders in SME’s across a range of sectors. I also work with some coaches. My work is mostly helping people to get clear about what they really want to create in their life, their work and their relationships and then to help them to see the amazingness that is already within them so that they can go and create whatever it is that they want. If they want help with the creating part, I can help with that too.’ You can find out more about Peter at https://pm-coaching.co.uk/