Becoming a Coach with Roel Schaart: From IT Nerd to Tony Robbins Coach and ICF Mastery

Roel Schaart, a seasoned Tony Robbins coach and Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), shares his transformative journey from being an IT professional to becoming a renowned coach. Based in Germany and soon relocating to Cyprus, Roel discusses his experiences with Tony Robbins coaching and his current focus on solution-focused coaching. Throughout the episode, Roel emphasizes the importance of ICF certification and the impact of frameworks like the Wheel of Life and solution-focused coaching in his practice.Key Learnings:Embrace a solution-focused coaching approach to help clients explore their own solutions rather than providing direct advice.Understand the significance of ICF certification in establishing credibility and maintaining ethical standards in coaching.Recognize the value of continuous personal development and stepping out of comfort zones to foster growth and resilience.Chapter Timeline[00:00] Intro & Roel’s typical clients[03:00] The LinkedIn photo and Roel’s transformation[06:00] Journey from IT nerd to internal coach[08:00] Working with Tony Robbins & the “hell week” mindset[12:00] What the Navy SEAL Crucible taught him about failure[17:00] Daily discomfort: cold showers, breathing, and mindset[22:00] Coaching congruence: appearance, ethics, and example[29:00] Leaving the Tony world & the shift in values[33:00] Coaching saturation, certification, and ethical blind spots[37:00] Continuous development and MCC practice[40:00] Observing what matters: identity vs. actions[44:00] Merging styles: Tony’s RPM & ICF markers[47:00] Final reflections on authenticity and staying coach-likeResources MentionedConnect with Roel Schaart: https://www.roel-schaart.com/Become a certified coach with Solutions Academy: https://www.solutionsacademy.com/Watch our Podcast episode with Kirsten Dierolf, founder of Solutions Academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nyGD-tEEmIJoin our Community: https://metafox.eu/communityTrain with Navy Seals: https://training.sealfit.com/crucibles-v2Uncover the Wim Hof Method: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/Read Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/180116.Awaken_the_Giant_WithinGet this book: "Qualitätssicherung im Coaching": https://www.coachfederation.de/infonews/buecher-der-mitglieder/qualitaetssicherung-im-coaching-kompetenzen-professionell-weiterentwickeln.html