Coaching Confidential
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis is a podcast that takes you directly into a real life, unscripted life coaching session. Be a fly on the wall and listen to a conversation you don't normally get access to hearing. After each session, two professional coaches take you behind the scenes of the session deconstructing what came up for both the client AND the coach. Your hosts are; Lisa DiMatteo, PCC & Vimla Gulabani, PCC (PCC stands for Professional Certified Coach - a designation from coaches governing body, the ICF or International Coach Federation.
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Embracing Uncertainty: The Power of Taking Action Without All the Answers
April 01, 2024 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIn episode 21 of the Coaching Confidential podcast, host Lisa DiMatteo welcomes Veronica Wolff Casey, a clinical ayurvedic medical practitioner and ayurvedic yoga therapist. Veronica shares her journey and expertise in natural health and well-being, discussing her mission to educate and empower people to live their best lives. The coaching conversation revolves around Veronica's desire to launch a podcast and the challenges she faces in getting started. Lisa helps Veronica explore what is h...
Episode 20: Coaching is not to solve your problems: A conversation with coach educator Shannon Kelly
November 13, 2023 20:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBIn episode 20 of @thecoachingconfidentialpodcast, we host a conversation with a well known coach & coach educator for the Co-Active Training Institute, Shannon Kelly. Shannon discusses the essence of coaching, which is not about problem-solving but rather about unlearning and opening up to curiosity. She emphasizes the importance of deep listening and creating a space for clients to hear themselves. While problems may be discussed in coaching sessions, the focus is on the person and their i...
Episode 19: How to get better at decision making
August 15, 2023 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBDecision making isn't always easy even when we think it's supposed to be. In this engaging session, Vimla coaches Emilie, a dynamic entrepreneur and yoga instructor at Seasonal Intentions. Emilie is looking to get clarity that will help her make a decision impacting her career, family and finances. From a place of uncertainty, Emilie emerges clear, reconnecting with important elements of herself that are her surest guides toward 'the right' decision. If you've ever struggled to make a de...
Episode 18: What flavor is *YOUR* pie in the sky?
June 15, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBIn episode 18 our client Ammarah arrives to her first-ever coaching session completely open to whatever the process might uncover for her and no defined topic. In this episode you'll hear this deeply thoughtful, fast paced, dynamic tech professional begin the session with nothing clear in mind and leave the session with an actual drawing of a BIG, audacious goal. A goal that is a deeply resonant portrait of a 'pie in the sky' dream she holds AND some concrete steps to walk toward it. Thi...
Episode 17: (self) Judgment causing energy leaks
April 26, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBIn episode 17 of the Coaching Confidential Podcast we present a session with Jan Taylor of Get Lively Health and Fitness. Jan is a successful business owner who has built her brand on her vitality. In this session Jan brings a desire to shift the relationship she has with her energy. In this powerful session you'll hear Jan bring a deep level of self awareness, lots of curiosity, and a heap of courage to this session where coach and client spiral down the path of 'relationship with...' and ...
Episode 16: Are you parenting intentionally?
January 23, 2023 22:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode, Vimla coaches Zarrina. The session starts out one place but through the skillful, gentle invitation to get into action *on the spot*, lands in another place. This session explores parenting, desire to be different, experimentation in the moment, and ends with a realization on the clients behalf that the coach isn't actually privy to. We will explore the skills Vimla as the coach embodied including; self management, inviting action as experimentation, deep presence & connec...
Episode 15: I now pronounce you Coach & Coach
November 14, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIn a departure from our live, unscripted coaching format we are continuing our "Conversations with Coaches" series exploring how life changes when one goes through coach training and begins are career as a professional coach. You might be thinking, is this such a big shift - becoming a coach? Well, most coaches we know have indicated significant life shifts and we decided to talk to coaches about the relational shifts. In this episode we chat with Howard Stanten of Vanguard Coaching. Howard...
Episode 14: Teach, learn, love with Edwin Vega
September 20, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBEpisode 14 continues our conversation series with professional certified coaches. This episode features a chat with coach Edwin Vega. You'll hear from Edwin about how he feels he's always been a coach, or at least coach-like. We learn about his particular approach with clients informed largely by his 'why' in life and his love of children. Edwin shares how he even tells some of his corporate clients that he loves them. We know for some this may sound revolutionary! Interesting to note tha...
Episode 13: "Stop coaching me right now!"
July 12, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode of Coaching Confidential we begin a series of conversations with professional coaches on the topic of what is different in their life since they've chosen coaching as a profession. Our first conversation is with Terry Barkman of Sailboat Coaching International. Terry and Lisa chat about one aspect of how personal relationships are impacted by coach-like behaviors. Terry will tell us about one relationship that faced a dead end and how he thinks about the idea that "the conve...
Episode 13: "Stop coaching me right now!" a conversation with Terry Barkman
July 12, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode of Coaching Confidential we begin a series of conversations with professional coaches on the topic of what is different in their life since they've chosen coaching as a profession. Our first conversation is with Terry Barkman of Sailboat Coaching International. Terry and Lisa chat about one aspect of how personal relationships are impacted by coach-like behaviors. Terry will tell us about one relationship that faced a dead end and how he thinks about the idea that "the conve...
Episode 12: Excavating & Celebrating your raw materials, a retrospective coaching session.
June 13, 2022 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIn episode 12 we share a looking back (or retrospective) session with our client Kate. Recently reaching a significant career goal, we walk along with Kate as she recalls some of the key milestones of her journey to a new, significant promotion in her work. But we don't only accompany Kate, we help her pause, reflect, and dig a bit deeper. In a retrospective coaching session we focus on slowing the client down in the replay of how they met their goal. We invite them to linger in key moments...
Episode 11: Coaches in conversation *not* getting coached
May 03, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBThis episode is all about the magic and pure value of the reflective process. Have you ever reached a goal and moved immediately from the worlds shortest 'congrats' straight to forming the next goal? Do you usually skip 'celebrating' meeting a goal? Culturally (in America) it's fair to say we don't place a lot of value on stopping to celebrate even the smallest successes. As a coach with your clients, or as a human having met a goal, if you don't spend much time celebrating OR looking back...
Episode 10: Taking it personally
March 23, 2022 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThis episode has so many dimensions to it. On the surface the topic is about how the client can improve her relationship with her adult daughter. Underneath the layers we find so much more, including the details of what's really going on. And a potential solution. Listen in to hear how we got there! INVITATIONS FOR YOU: If you'd like to be a guest on our podcast or just have a thought to share about this episode, please reach us HERE. If you know someone who may relate to this content...
Episode 10: Taking it personally
March 23, 2022 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThis episode has so many dimensions to it. On the surface the topic is about how the client can improve her relationship with her adult daughter. Underneath the layers we find so much more, including the details of what's really going on. And a potential solution. Listen in to hear how we got there! INVITATIONS FOR YOU: If you'd like to be a guest on our podcast or just have a thought to share about this episode, please reach us HERE. If you know someone who may relate to this content...
Episode 9: Resilience & the jewels in your pocket (aka: the answers you already have)
February 16, 2022 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThis episode focuses on our client Yamini. Yamini's topic is focused on becoming more resilient. Specifically, resilience in the face of feelings that result in behaviors she feels aren't good for her or those around her. 'Being with' both "good" and "bad" outcomes can be a real balancing act. Can you relate? What you will hear is the client showing up to the session seeking advice, tips or tricks. What you will notice is that by the end of the session she comes to her very own. She create...
Episode 8: WHY: the conclusion of our exploration into Authentic Relating
January 21, 2022 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBThis episode is the conclusion of a 3-part series exploring Authentic Relating & Coaching with ICF Credentialed Coach Gabe DeRita & Lisa DiMatteo, PCC. In this episode we begin by looking at the WHY. Why would someone want to explore Authentic Relating? What impact might it have in one's life? We conclude with a discussion on how Authentic Relating and Coaching share some similar qualities but distinctly different in very important ways. We'd like you to consider your own reality as y...
Episode 7: Let the (authentic relating) games begin...
December 17, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode, the second in a series of three on the topic of Authentic Relating, we continue to learn by playing. Yes, playing. Our guest Gabe DeRita leads your host Lisa D through Authentic Relating games, or exercises. Listen in as an entirely new way of relating (to your host) is exposed. Trigger warning: This gets a bit intimate for some. Some of what you'll hear between Gabe and Lisa includes; naming what's present in connection, noticing what's emerging in the moment, questioni...
Episode 7: Learning by playing...Let the (authentic relating) games begin!
December 17, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode, the second in a series of three on the topic of Authentic Relating, we continue to learn by playing. Yes, playing. Our guest Gabe DeRita leads your host Lisa D through Authentic Relating games, or exercises. Listen in as an entirely new way of relating (to your host) is exposed. Trigger warning: This gets a bit intimate for some. Some of what you'll hear between Gabe and Lisa includes; naming what's present in connection, noticing what's emerging in the moment, questioni...
Episode 6: Authentic Relating with Gabe DeRita
November 23, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThis episode is refreshingly authentic. A slight change of format too! We were curious about what supporting practices other coaches bring to their work with clients, there are so many possibilities. In this episode we explore one, Authentic Relating. Over the next 3 episodes we will learn from another ICF credentialed coach; Gabe DeRita - what authentic relating is about, how he came upon it, and you'll be a fly on the wall witnessing your host Lisa D stretching herself into the space of ...
Episode 5: Your awesome life: EVEN AWESOMER!
September 11, 2021 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIf you ever thought coaching was a tool to fix a problem - you're right, and that's not all it's about. If your life is great and you want to make it awesome, coaching could be for you, too. In this episode we invite Ilinca Manu, ACC (associate certified coach) to the podcast to coach Lisa DiMatteo, PCC (professional certified coach) on the topic of making an awesome life 'awesomer.' This conversation is about: Creating a solid plan to ensure completion of a project Raising the bar on ...
Episode 5: Your awesome life: EVEN AWESOMER!
September 11, 2021 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIf you ever thought coaching was a tool to fix a problem - you're right, and that's not all it's about. If your life is great and you want to make it awesome, coaching could be for you, too. In this episode we invite Ilinca Manu, ACC (associate certified coach) to the podcast to coach Lisa DiMatteo, PCC (professional certified coach) on the topic of making an awesome life 'awesomer.' This conversation is about: Creating a solid plan to ensure completion of a project Raising the bar on ...
Episode 4: "Coaching brings you back to yourSelf, open the gift!"
July 24, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBDo you ever resist seeing yourSelf in your best and true light? Do you tend to focus on what's missing or feeling into where you aren't enough? We can call this 'imposter syndrome.' Many talented and successful individuals suffer this syndrome. For me it's like looking into a circus mirror. A distorted view of what is. It's a complete surprise when someone rolls up a real mirror and I see reflected back a different, not distorted image. This episode begins to work through the process of seei...
Episode 3: Get on the bus or get out of the way: Coaches getting coached
June 16, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBHave you ever been stuck? Ridiculous question right? This episode is about getting unstuck. Becoming really clear(er). And moving forward! Your hosts, Lisa and Vimla reach out to a coach friend, John Poelstra for a session that has become episode 3. You'll hear John ask some simple yet clarifying questions. You'll hear us 'sound out' our answers which John repeats back in words so simple we can actually hear ourselves. John helps both of us get clear on why we're doing this podcast. In doin...
Episode 3: Get on the bus or get out of the way: Coaches getting coached
June 16, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBHave you ever been stuck? Ridiculous question right? This episode is about getting unstuck. Becoming really clear(er). And moving forward! Your hosts, Lisa and Vimla reach out to a coach friend, John Poelstra for a session that has become episode 3. You'll hear John ask some simple yet clarifying questions. You'll hear us 'sound out' our answers which John repeats back in words so simple we can actually hear ourselves. John helps both of us get clear on why we're doing this podcast. In doin...
Episode 2: Surviving to Thriving
June 04, 2021 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode Lisa coaches Vimla. You will hear a demonstration of coaching where emotions are explored and moved WITHOUT backstory. Listen and witness the journey of a charged & confusing moment into clarity and purpose with an action plan!
Episode 2: Surviving to Thriving
June 04, 2021 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode Lisa coaches Vimla. You will hear a demonstration of coaching where emotions are explored and moved WITHOUT backstory. Listen and witness the journey of a charged & confusing moment into clarity and purpose with an action plan! If you would like to sample coaching for yourSelf, CONTACT US. If you'd like to share what listening was like for you, DROP A LINE. We'd love to hear you! Follow us on Instagram. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on LinkedIn. #thecoachingconfiden...
Pilot Episode
May 03, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode, our very first, Vimla coaches Lisa. The topic of the session begins as a desire to SLOW DOWN, turns toward BEING with self and looks at the roadblock of FEAR. #innercritic #roadblock #being #notdoing #slowingdown #burnout If you would like to sample coaching for yourSelf, CONTACT US. If you'd like to share what listening was like for you, DROP A LINE. We'd love to hear you! Follow us on Instagram. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on LinkedIn. #thecoachingconfidential...