The Art Of Coaching

If you’re a first time listener to the Art of Coaching podcast,  it’s important for you to know that the focus of our work is to provide you with pragmatic solutions to real world problems;  to have real conversations about the messy realities of life and leadership that often get swept under the rug; to avoid simply g

There are a lot of negative stereotypes surrounding “sales.”  Everything from the “sleazy car salesman” to the “lifestyle lush” to the “credibility crackpot” - there’s no shortage of these! So it makes sense why so many of us have some level of discomfort when we think about selling something. But the truth is that “sa

The brands we wear, the foods we eat, the people we associate with, the way we act in public… These are all ways we consciously (and often subconsciously) control others’ perception of us.  But we don’t have just one “authentic self” to portray. We are like actors playing many roles, in a constant state of flux dependi

If you’re like me, you often reflect on the things your parents, grandparents, or mentors have taught you.   But have you ever asked them what they’ve learned from you?  The answer may surprise you. The life of Marsha Bartholomew has been no cakewalk.  From the challenges she faced growing up with a no-nonsense family,

“What hills are you willing to die on?” This probably isn’t the first time you’ve heard that question, but it’s one worth revisiting time and time again.  Why?  Because it’s a key factor in deciding when and how to communicate in sticky situations. In today’s episode, our guest Missy Mitchell-McBeth shares what she has

Comparison is the thief of joy, and FOMO is the enemy of you really valuing your own time, your own experience and your own perspective. It can be so easy to get caught up in what we think we SHOULD be feeling during the holiday season - especially with the way it is promoted in all the cheesy movies, TV shows and soci