EP236: Garry Schleifer - My Journey to Mastery

Today’s guest is Garry Schleifer of Choice magazine, who shares his journey to mastery from being a coach to starting a coaching magazine. Garry talks about the importance of ongoing growth and learning in life and how it can make us feel a part of something bigger than ourselves.   In this episode, we talk about: Garry’s transition from being a coach to starting a coaching magazine Things that weren’t around in the 90s that are now in the coaching industry Garry’s thoughts on credentialing in the health coaching field Garry’s vision for the Choice magazine The changes that have occurred in coaching over the years  The future of coaching and whether AI could replace face-to-face coaching The good thing about having communities of coaches Why it is crucial for health coaches to maintain their presence, even in challenging times The core competencies that coaches need to adhere to The benefits of subscribing to the Choice magazine and the resources it provides to health coaches   Memorable Quotes “Every profession has its magazine… So, why shouldn’t our profession have it as well?” “Wouldn’t it be lovely if we saw AI and technology as the stuff that supports us, that allows us to be with the client?” “The good thing about having communities of coaches is that those coach can get together, and they can supervise each other.”   BIO:  A seasoned businessman bringing over 30 years of experience, Garry Schleifer “walks the talk”. His credentials draw from experience as the visionary behind several multimillion-dollar corporations as well as being the owner and publisher of choice ~ the magazine of professional coaching. (choice-online.com)   Garry comes from a place of “ruthless compassion” when helping his clients. He challenges them with transformative coaching, rigorous goals, an innate sensitivity, good humor, and non-judgment.   His coaching credentials include a graduate of Coaches Training Institute (CTI), a Certified Mentor Coach certificate from inviteCHANGE, and a PCC designation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Garry is also the Past President of the Toronto ICF Chapter and ICF Global Board, as well as several other community-based boards.   He considers himself a digital nomad, living and loving life from wherever he has traveled with his husband Patrick. He loves what he does and loves meeting like-minded business owners looking for their lost freedom. Mentioned In This Episode: Choice - The Magazine for Professional Coaches Complimentary Issue of magazine Garry Schleifer on LinkedIn   Links to resources: Health Coach Group Website https://www.thehealthcoachgroup.com/ Use the code HCC50 to save $50 on our website Leave a Review of the Podcast