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Craft of Coaching Podcast

86 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratings

Learn how to become a life coach with a strong skillset in the craft of coaching  through the Craft of Coaching podcast, which is hosted by Kate Swoboda, Director of the Courageous Living Coach Certification at https://TeamCLCC.com

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Ep 35: Why you shouldn’t quit

March 02, 2019 05:53 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

At some point in your coaching career, you’ll want to quit when things get tough--and here’s why you need to stay the course. Quitting when you’re frustrated deprives you--and the world--of your gifts as a coach. Here’s why you shouldn’t quit.   Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification at https://TeamCLCC.com   Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different kind of coach. Head to https://TeamCLCC.com to get our catalogue...

Ep 34: Helping clients embrace the inner critic

March 02, 2019 05:51 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Most coaching techniques involve avoiding, placating, or attacking the inner Critic--but you can give your clients something more. Let’s go beyond perpetuating self-abuse, and relate to the internal Critic, differently. In this episode, learn advanced techniques for helping clients to embrace the inner critic.   Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification at https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different k...

Ep 33: Focus your business priorities and be less busy

March 01, 2019 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

In this episode, I’m talking to those coaches who know they feel intimidated by the idea of entrepreneurship: it’s time to focus your business priorities and be less busy. I’m offering easy, simple, implementable ideas for how to get focused (including the top three business priorities I suggest new coaches focus on).   Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification at https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a dif...

Ep 32: Helping clients take action

March 01, 2019 18:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Helping clients take action starts with the power of the coaching relationship and the clarity that is gained from each session--and it extends to the practices that are happening in between sessions. Helping clients take action with practices that maximize what can happen in coaching is the focus of today’s episode.   Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification at https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a diff...

Ep 31: Adopting a Growth Mindset

March 01, 2019 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Here’s something important for every coach to know about themselves: are you adopting a growth mindset? If you’re not, it could keep you--and your clients--from moving forward in the was that you want to. There’s a special message in here, as well, for any coach who has felt discouraged lately around how her coaching practice is evolving!   Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification at https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach train...

Ep 30: Self-Care for Life Coaches

March 01, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Whether you’re just starting or you’re a seasoned coach, you need self-care practices just as your clients do. Self-care for life coaches encompasses a shift in mindset and some specific strategies that can bring more ease to your coaching practice. Other resources mentioned include the Coaching Blueprint digital marketing program, Dubsado, and my new book, The Gift of Coaching by Kate Swoboda (search on Amazon).   Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification at https://TeamC...

Ep 29: Step in to your moxie with Alexia Vernon

October 12, 2018 20:35 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Some of the most common things you'll be helping clients with his how to step into greater visibility, find their voice, make an impact. In my interview with speaking coach Alexia Vernon, we talk about the essential questions for doing just that, and we also get into how feminism can be integrated into your client work.  https://teamclcc.com/coach-certification-step-in-to-your-moxie/ :::  Instagram: https://instagram.com/katecourageous   Learn more about our coach certification at https...

Ep28: Building Confidence As a Coach

September 04, 2018 14:05 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

How can you be a life coach, if you still have your own life problems? Let's get into that and talk about building confidence as a coach, including how and when to ethically work out your own personal struggles without impacting your clients.  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at https://TeamCLCC.com . Coaching + Courage + Community = Tea...

Ep27: Somatic Coaching

September 04, 2018 14:04 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Most people are only familiar with cognitive-behavioral coaching techniques, but in this episode I'm getting into how you can use somatic coaching in your coaching practice (including identifying when it's not a good idea to use somatic coaching with clients).  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage ...

Ep26: Multi-potentialite Coaching with Sarah Silvas

September 04, 2018 14:03 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Sarah Silvas is a classic multi-potentialite: she's a coach, yoga instructor, restorative justice leader, artist, and more. Instead of thinking that she has to give up on one of these and "just focus," she weaves all of these elements into her practice. In today's interview, we talk about how to make being a multi-potentialite a functional part of your coaching practice.  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access ...

Ep25: Coaching for Introverts with Lisa Chartrand

September 04, 2018 14:02 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Think that you're too introverted to become a coach? Lisa Chartrand would disagree. In this interview, I talk with Lisa about how she came to defy stereotypes about introverts and embrace being an introvert in her life and in her coaching business. Those who are introverted or who want to learn more practical skills for coaching introverts will want to hear Lisa's take on the power of introverts.  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach...

Ep24: The Gift of Coaching

September 04, 2018 14:01 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

I'm releasing a new book: The Gift of Coaching. It's all about the art of coaching, how we keep our eye on coaching as craft, and how to identify issues within the coaching industry that need correction. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training progra...

Ep23: Uncoachable Clients and Client Resistance

September 04, 2018 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

In the coaching industry, there's a term that we're not a fan of: the "uncoachable" client. How do you help clients who are going through heavy client resistance, without labeling them "uncoachable"? That's what we're exploring in today's Craft of Coaching episode.  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Cou...

Ep22: Powerful Group Coaching

September 04, 2018 13:59 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

A listener wrote in to us to ask about how we might handle resistance in a group coaching setting. We're answering this question plus giving some context as we kick off season four of the Craft of Coaching podcast.  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach tra...

Ep 21: Evolving your Coaching Business

May 09, 2018 22:03 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Evolving your life will mean evolving your coaching business. You will change, and so will your business.  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different kind of coach. Head to https://TeamCLCC.com to get our catalogue and the free...

Ep20: Become a Coach (while being a mom)

March 14, 2018 19:33 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

If you've ever thought that you'd love to be a coach, but don't see how you'd ever do it while also being a parent, today's episode is especially for you.  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different kind of coach. Head to https...

Ep19: Finding your Coaching Niche

March 14, 2018 19:22 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Finding your coaching niche is a question that plagues many people who want to become coaches. In today’s episode, I’m talking about an exciting new developing in the life coach certification program that I run, the Courageous Living Coach Certification: major concentrations. For those coaches who know that they want to coach a particular niche, you’ll learn about the most popular niches and what they encompass. For those coaches who have never felt drawn to establishing a niche and who want...

Ep18: Helping Clients Change Habits

March 14, 2018 19:18 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

What does the science say about how our brains form and change habits? In this Craft of Coaching episode, I'm talking about how to help your clients learn how to change habits, even change habits they've had for a long time.  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life...

Ep17: Group Coaching How To

March 14, 2018 19:14 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Today, on the podcast, I’m walking you through a group coaching how to, talking about how coaches who have primarily been coaching one-on-one can start extracting the skill-set of individual coaching, into a group coaching environment. Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification's "sister program" all about group coaching: http://www.FacilitateWithImpact.com . Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and acce...

Ep16: Coaching and Ethics

March 14, 2018 19:08 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this episode, I talk about why it's unethical to work with certain clients--clients who are much better helped by someone else in the helping professions who has more training and licensure.  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a d...

Ep15: Do coaches need certification?

September 28, 2017 19:25 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Do coaches need certification? What does a certified life coach training program include? That's the topic we're discussing in today's Craft of Coaching episode.  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different kind of coach. Head t...

Ep14: What's the average life coach salary?

September 28, 2017 19:20 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

So what's the average life coach salary? This question is harder to nail down, and in this Craft of Coaching episode, I discuss why that is.  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different kind of coach. Head to https://TeamCLCC.co...

Ep13: Paula Jenkins - Helping Clients Find Joy

September 28, 2017 19:15 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

I talk with life coach Paula Jenkins about how she helps clients "Jump Start Your Joy" (including navigating the self-consciousness that arises when we star to change).  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different kind of coach. ...

Ep13: Paula Jenkins of Jump Start Your Joy podcast

September 28, 2017 19:15 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

I talk with life coach Paula Jenkins about how she helps clients "Jump Start Your Joy" (including navigating the self-consciousness that arises when we star to change).  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different kind of coach. ...

Ep12: Lara Heacock and executive coaching

September 28, 2017 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Lara Heacock discusses executive coaching training approaches that also apply to personal coaching in this Craft of Coaching episode. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different kind of coach. Head to https://TeamCLCC.com to get...

Ep 11: Liz Applegate on helping clients change

September 28, 2017 18:45 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Helping clients change is at the root of coaching work--that's exactly why I wanted to interview life coach Liz Applegate, who's made helping clients change during times of transition central to her work.  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training prog...

Ep10: Julie Houghton on client session focus

September 28, 2017 18:42 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

What's the focus for the session? That's a critical component of successful coaching. Julie Houghton walks us through the craft of establishing a session focus with one of her favorite exercises for clients. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training pr...

Ep9: Laura Simms : Craft of Coaching

September 28, 2017 18:23 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Laura Simms and I talked earlier this year about life coach training courses, and now we're inviting her to the Craft of Coaching podcast to talk about how her clients create career change.  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a diffe...

Ep8: Andrea Scher of Superhero Life

September 28, 2017 18:08 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Andrea Scher is our guest on the Craft of Coaching podcast, where we talk about how to bring self-compassion into client sessions. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different kind of coach. Head to https://TeamCLCC.com to get ou...

Ep7: What it's REALLY like to be a coach

September 07, 2017 19:54 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

So what's it REALLY like to be a coach? For someone who has only ever had a salaried job, you might be wondering what day-to-day looks like for this profession. Learn what it's really like to be a coach in this Craft of Coaching Episode that goes behind the scenes into day-to-day coaching work. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at  https:...

Ep6: Coaching the Whole Person: Craft of Coaching Podcast

May 16, 2017 04:37 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

A holistic life coach training approach that expands beyond a client’s problem, and into the whole of who they are as a person, will be more effective coaching. Here’s how. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different kind of coac...

Ep5: Becoming a great life coach: Craft of Coaching Podcast

May 16, 2017 04:36 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Ever feel like maybe, you’re not a good enough life coach? Let’s get to the bottom of this common fear and start practicing courage in our coaching. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different kind of coach. Head to https://Tea...

Ep4: Going Deeper With Clients : Craft of Coaching Podcast

May 16, 2017 04:35 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

How to work with emotion in coaching is a hot topic in our industry. Here are my suggestions for doing deeper emotional work in coaching. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different kind of coach. Head to https://TeamCLCC.com t...

Ep3: Carl Rogers and Building Client Trust : Craft of Coaching Podcast

May 16, 2017 04:33 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

The craft of coaching hinges on creating trust with your clients—but you can’t force trust. Here’s how you go deeper with clients using the cultivation of authentic trust. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different kind of coach...

Ep2: How Life Coaches Make Money: The Craft of Coaching Podcast

May 16, 2017 04:32 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

People wonder, How do life coaches make money? In today's episode, we tackle just that question. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous) Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different kind of coach. Head to https://TeamCLCC.com to get our catalogue and the free "Become ...

Ep1: Becoming a Coach : The Craft of Coaching Podcast

May 16, 2017 04:30 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

If you are considering becoming a life coach, let us start with discussing what life coaching is, and how coaching helps people. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@katecourageous)   Learn more about the Courageous Living Coach Certification and access the free "Become a Coach" video series by heading to the newsletter at https://TeamCLCC.com Coaching + Courage + Community = TeamCLCC. We're a life coach training program for a different kind of coach. Head to https://TeamCLCC.com to get...