Are You Practicing Coaching’s Three Core Truths? (Show Finale)
- Episode #163
In the show’s final episode, host Melinda Cohan distills four years and 163 episodes into three timeless coaching truths: curiosity, vulnerability, and community. While bidding a grateful goodbye, Melinda also discusses the challenge of perfectionism and the importance of presence over performance.
In this finale, Melinda talks about:
- Three takeaways: curiosity, vulnerability, community
- The story of “Susie” and the power of a single question
- Radical self-trust inspired by singer-coach Michelle Kopper
- Owning the “hot mess” and redefining perfectionism
- The JV-summit moment that taught real-world marketing through compassion
- Her gratitude to listeners, guests, team, and Executive Producer Danny Iny
- Parting advice on presence over performance in every session
“May your coaching sessions be spacious and your questions be brave.”— Melinda Cohan
Melinda Cohan is the author of two books, with a third on the way, and the founder of The Coaches Console. Through her coaching and software, she removes the complexities of your business so you can build a business you love, attract ideal clients, and make a lasting impact. She was also host of the long-running Mirasee FM podcast Just Between Coaches.
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Coaches Console
Melinda’s books: The Confident Coach and The Professional Coach
Credits:
Host: Melinda Cohan
Producer and Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio
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Music credits:
Track Title: Clouds
Artist Name: Acreage
Writer Name: Marshall Usinger
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS
Track Title: Coastline Dream
Artist Name: Wild Sky
Writer Name: Adam Simons
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS
Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist Name: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer Name: Matthew Wigton
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Stars & Trees
Artist Name: Outside The Sky
Writer Name: Dustin Ransom
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Special effects credits:
24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.
Just Between Coaches
This show is like Oprah’s couch, where conversations cut straight to the heart of the topic, but... it’s only for coaches! Melinda Cohan of the Coaches Console explores the tough questions coaches face on a regular basis. With a new guest host each episode, Melinda provides tactical advice and strategies to address issues like “How do I deal with price resistance?” and “Should I fire my client?”