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The world of leadership is rife with information, listicles and re-hashed advice. We all know that we need to have more difficult conversations, be kinder and more empathetic with those we lead, and walk the path of servant leadership. And yet we rarely seem to get any closer to developing ourselves as the leaders we wish to be. Instead, we clutter our brains with more information, enact a new promise to ourselves and those around us to lean in and show up more powerfully than we did last ti ...
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Talking to Cool People is an interview show where Jason, you guessed it, talks to cool people! His belief is that everyone is cool and everyone has a fascinating story to tell. With guests ranging from CEOs to college students, from Navy Seals to therapists, from authors to musicians, and everything in between, you never know where the conversations are going to go and what you'll learn. New episodes drop on Wednesday mornings.
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Where do coaches turn when they face a difficult situation with a client? Quite often, when coaching challenges arise, they reach out to a coach more senior than themselves. That’s the aim of Just Between Coaches — to be that trusted source of guidance for the coaching community. Hosted by Melinda Cohan, coach and creator of The Coaches Console business management system, Just Between Coaches will answer the tough questions that coaches face every day. For example, what can I do if my client ...
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On this week’s mid-week episode, tune in as Adam discusses Beneficial discomfort vs. harmful, Clients hiring your mentors/peers, Not making everything in your business about you, Leading yourself behind the scenes when no one is watching, Helping people along their path vs. their own process, Whatever spicy takes comes up in the moment, and more!…
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Jason sits down with Julie Perkins to talk about her journey from being raised in a family owned business to going out on her own, why women need a lot of support when they are starting a business and the health event that changed her outlook on life. "There's only one great way of growing business, and that's your way of growing business. " Key Ta…
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Jackie Cote is known as the “freedom empowerment mentor” for guiding her clients in creating their “freedom lives” rich with more time, money, and flexibility. In this episode, Melinda and Jackie talk about: Jackie’s visualization of success and freedom through owning a lake house with a mountain view Emphasis on nature’s role in expanding Jackie’s…
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How do we do Intensive? The underlying format of the Intensive is kind of less important. Most of the time, people are often curious about the curriculum because they are comparing it with what others offer. With an informational experience, the common question is, do you already know this or not? And if you don't already know this, then there is s…
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Jason chats with Mark Atkeson, who shares the ins and outs of his 30-year journey doing business in China, covering everything from the massive economic changes to the nitty-gritty of Chinese entrepreneurship and innovation. Mark dives into the misconceptions about China, his personal experiences across various sectors, and offers a peek into the f…
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Seeing the path versus seeing a path is one of the more fundamental traps we fall into when we are engaging in the process of developing someone's leadership, coaching someone, and supporting someone. It often happens in friendships, family relationships, romantic relationships, and parent-child relationships. It is a product of a desire to help so…
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Sean shares his journey from homelessness to a successful exit of his startup, the methodologies he uses to achieve maximum impact and the power of mentorship. "Once that switch hit, I knew my life was going to be the way I wanted it." - Sean Osborn "You've got to see outside of your current experiences to get where you want to be." "Action builds …
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Katie Farrell is known as “The Human Potential Coach.” She combines coaching, mindset work, spiritual mentoring, and potent energetics to help purpose-driven high achievers. In this episode, Melinda and Katie talk about: What led Katie to focus on her area of coaching and her recovery from burnout Melinda’s similar background How fear plays a role …
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We are now on the last part of Adam Quiney's series, 'Anatomy of a Retreat.' He talks about completion. In most events, webinars, sessions, or ceremonies, people end with a small celebration or an afterglow. There's not a lot of care put into the notion of completion. When we talk about the notion of being complete, it is sort of having no leftover…
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Jason and Matt go deep on how Matt turned his battle with trauma into a story of triumph. From confronting childhood adversities to navigating the complexities of mental health in entrepreneurship, Matt shares his transformative journey, offering invaluable insights into resilience, growth, and the power of vulnerability. Key Takeaways: Transformin…
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Melinda Cohan is the CEO of The Coaches Console and host of the Mirasee FM podcast Just Between Coaches. “They've been in this spot for so long that they just don't know how to think or feel or behave any other way. It’s just what they know, it’s become their norm.”— Melinda Cohan Melinda Cohan is the author of The Confident Coach and CEO of The Co…
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With an educational retreat, the curriculum is the utmost priority. Without that, there is not much happening. That is how most of the webinars, workshops, and retreats operate. In a retreat where the priority is transformation, the curriculum is secondary to that. They are using tools and techniques, new concepts, and exercises that people went th…
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Jason sits down with Adam Quiney, a visionary leader and aficionado of plant medicine. Together, they embark on a journey through self-discovery, personal growth, and the transformative power of sacred plants. Adam shares his profound experiences and insights into the world of ayahuasca and psilocybin, offering listeners a unique perspective on the…
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Dr. Katja Rusanen is a spiritual counselor, story coach, and author with a doctoral degree in Spiritual Science. In this episode Melinda and Katja talk about: Katja’s origin story and the importance of having one The value of both big and small stories How stories connect you to your audience Choosing what and what not to reveal of yourself Finding…
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Adolf Hitler was an Austrian-born German politician who rose to power as the leader of the Nazi Party. Hitler did horrible things and ultimately was a horrible person. Adam's challenge question for this episode is, "How would you coach Hitler?" The starting point for working with anyone is to see the light in the face of whatever is currently showi…
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Dr. Eugene K. Choi is back for part 2! Jason and Eugene dig in on the executive vs survival state, recognizing the key to high performance and how to know what state you are in. Key Insights: Executive vs. Survival State: Learn to identify when you're in survival mode and how to shift into your executive state for better outcomes. Emotional Regulat…
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Lenore Skenazy is the accidental pioneer of the “free-range kids movement” and literally wrote the book on the subject. Following that, she co-founded Let Grow, a nonprofit promoting childhood independence and resilience. “The real problem is that our culture has insisted that adults always be supervising kids.” — Lenore Skenazy After her newspaper…
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In the second episode of the Anatomy of a Retreat by Adam Quiney, he discussed the topic 'Finalizing with the Leadership Team.' He talks about what happens during the retreat proper and the nature of the transformational container. The nature of a transformational container is that it almost doesn't matter what conversation you are having. If you a…
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Eugene shares his profound insights from a 10-day silent meditation retreat, revealing how such experiences can significantly impact our understanding and management of the mind, ultimately enhancing our quality of life. Key Takeaways: The science behind training your brain for peak performance. Moving from survival mode to executive functioning. T…
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Michelle Pollack is a Career and Leadership Coach and the creator of The Art of Compassionate Command. In this episode, Melinda and Michelle talk about: Getting your internal and external perspectives into alignment How values play a role in that alignment Helping clients define their values Identifying values resistance and obstacles and overcomin…
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Adam Quiney, who is fresh from Costa Rica, will discuss things about a transformational retreat. In this episode of The Transformational Leader, you will learn about the things that are required to lead a transformational retreat and the idea of what goes into causing transformation. The transformational process isn't really about teaching. Teachin…
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Laura and Jason riff on her experiences navigating the complex world of tech marketing, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and her unique approach to maintaining a work-life balance. Key Takeaways: The importance of aligning your team with core values like trust and balance. Strategies for effective decision-making in business growth and hiring. B…
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Adam Quiney covered two topics in this episode of The Transformational Leader. These two topics have a lot of commonalities. The questions that, "When do I no longer need coaching?" and a feeling that some people have that "Coaching is a cult." No one needs coaching. Not a single person needs a coach. As soon as you impose this idea upon them that …
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Eugenia Oganova is a business strategist and “marketing energetics” coach who specializes in empowering female coaches, personal transformation experts, and holistic professionals. In this episode, Melinda and Eugenia talk about: Eugenia’s background in business from an early age How she brings together varied disciplines into “soul design” Her cla…
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In this episode of The Transformational Leader with Adam Quiney, he talks about narcissism. The trait of narcissism. It is what people are referring to when they say, "Oh, he was a narcissist." Typically, one of the ways that this trait shows up is when someone always talks about themselves or someone who is always trying to give recognition to the…
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Rev. Dr. Stephanie Red Feather is a divine feminine change agent and champion of empaths. “Imagine living your life as an empath, not knowing you're an empath. You're going to take on everybody else's stuff and think it's your own [and] struggle to have a strong sense of self.” — Stephanie Red Feather Rev. Dr. Stephanie Red Feather is a divine femi…
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How you relate to life is just like an event that has happened, and there's nothing you can do about that event. It's either good or bad. You are not aware of what's going on below the surface of our immediacy and emotionality. Because you don't have access below that, you end up being a victim of that fact. Anything that you can't have any control…
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Dr. Eve Agee is a leader in the field of coaching, best-selling author, anthropologist, and the founder of the Transform Coaching Academy. In this episode, Melinda and Eve talk about: What “body wisdom” is and how it relates to coaching Examples of body wisdom Yoga as a way of connecting with your body’s wisdom Other forms of physical movement to c…
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While unknown to many, vulnerability is an integral ingredient in any transformational leadership. When you as a leader is not willing to be vulnerable, you cannot expect to create any transformation. And since you also can’t model vulnerability for others, you won’t be able to encourage them to be vulnerable as well. While your inability to be vul…
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While trust is an integral part of powerful leaderships, many leaders (including the smartest people in the room) tend to get it wrong. In fact, many leaders primarily trust only themselves. So what happens is they micromanage everything and find it really hard to delegate. The result? They end up exhausted, burdened, and overwhelmed. So how do you…
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Adam Quiney is an executive leadership coach specializing in working with the “Smartest People in the Room.” In this episode, Melinda and Adam explore the secrets behind breakthroughs and the difference between transformational and transactional results. They discuss the importance of meeting clients where they are and testing and navigating the li…
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To lead powerfully, it is crucial that you are able to allow your emotional range to just be and exist while still being mindful of its impact on your leadership and the people under you. Understandably, this is no easy feat. After all, most people’s emotional range is limited, even powerful leaders. So how do you get responsible for your emotional…
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“I want you to take a moment to appreciate the strides you’ve made, the wins, the fumbles. They’re all chapters in your story.” — Melinda Cohan Melinda Cohan is CEO of The Coaches Console, a seven-figure software, training, and coaching company that has helped more than fifty thousand coaches create profitable and thriving businesses. She is a syst…
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Whether they like it or not, most leaders operate over top of what is already there. While seemingly harmless, this can actually get in the way of their leadership. For instance, when there is negativity in the space, rather than getting clear and addressing what’s there, some leaders tend to just adopt solutions on top of what is present. When thi…
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Elayna Snyder is a personal branding coach who helps clients unlock their creativity to powerfully differentiate themselves as the ONLY choice for their future best clients. In this episode Melinda and Elayna talk about: What is a personal brand? The difference between corporate and personal branding Where to start in the branding process Your core…
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Part of the job of any leader is to enroll themselves as well as others in possibility. In fact, it is often considered the first step leaders (and people under them) take when they embark on a transformational journey. However, while seemingly simple, continuously seeing possibilities can be challenging. Why? For starters, most people’s ability to…
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In this conversation, hosts discuss the vital role of creativity and fun in both personal and professional contexts. Guest Mike Brennan, an accomplished visual artist and storyteller, suggests the act of creating shouldn't be seen as a reward, but as a part of the process itself. He highlights activities, such as doodling, listening to uplifting mu…
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After a fresh trip from Costa Rica, Adam Quiney talks about Benevolent Manipulation. Benevolent manipulation is a subtle way in which we reject people. We say, "I know better than you what you need." It's common in leadership and our lives. What it does is suddenly, as I manipulate other people, it also creates dissatisfaction in ourselves about ho…
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In this episode, Stephen Matthew Clark, a repeat guest and incarcerated individual, shared his insights about the prison system and the disparities present. The host, Jason, facilitates a conversation about the common misconceptions about prison life primarily shaped by media depictions. Stephen delves into his experience living in a Maine prison a…
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Lisa Ann Edwards is a Top 100 Women in Tech Founder and CEO of Excelia, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company. In this episode Melinda and Lisa talk about: The exponential recent growth of coaching Return on investment (ROI) beyond the financial aspect Tying the ROI to ripple effects for the client to demonstrate full value Measuring and tracking …
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Possibility is the conversation about all the stuff you already precluded as unavailable. It sounds like, "We'd love to raise our profits but then we would have to do this, and therefore we can't do it." Why is possibility important? Because that's where all transformation lies. In order to cause transformation in the lives of yourselves, you have …
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In this episode, entrepreneur, author, and co-founder Mark Lewis, delves into his passion for facilitating business success, his unique interview techniques, and his concerns about people's goal-setting capabilities. He shares his and his wife's project, creating a children's book series to teach important life values. Mark also discusses his conce…
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On this week’s mid-week episode, tune in as Adam coaches special guest Katie Joy Duke around the topic of growing and promoting her coaching business in a way that aligns with her core business values of authenticity, courage, creativity, responsibility, and inner harmony, as well as and finding the ideal clients who align with her mission.…
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