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Coaching to Flourish

by Coach Training EDU

Welcome to the podcast of Coach Training EDU, a leading school for academic, wellness, and executive life coaching! Join our host and Master Coach Raj Anderson, along with CTEDU trainers and graduates, as they discuss coaching tools and concepts to promote inspiration and flourishing across all areas of life.

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Episodes

  1. You're Not Burned Out. You're in the Wrong Place. with Kathy Caprino

    Most people use "burnout" to describe anything from a hard week to a career in crisis. Kathy Caprino thinks that's a problem.In this episode of Coaching to Flourish, John and Raj sit down with Kathy, a global career and leadership coach, Forbes senior contributor, and host of the Finding Brave...

  2. Coaching Across Cultures: Humility, Hierarchy and the Human Encounter with Nick Wright

    Most coaching models were built on Western assumptions: that the individual is free to choose, and that coach and client meet as equals. Nick Wright has spent fifteen years testing those assumptions in NGOs, charities, and communities across seventeen countries and five continents, and he has...

  3. Coaching to Flourish: Marketing Isn't a Black Box with Justin Tidmarsh

    Marketing can feel like a black box. Justin Tidmarsh spent more than 20 years building brands like Nike, Best Buy, and Starbucks, and he says it comes down to three things: know who you are, say it clearly, and show up where your people are. Justin joins Raj Anderson and John Andrew Williams to...

  4. Coaching to Flourish: Do One Thing Less with Dr. Zarya Rubin

    Dr. Zarya Rubin trained for fifteen years to become a doctor, then walked away from medicine at the height of her career. On this episode of Coaching to Flourish, the Harvard-educated former neurologist known as "The Burnout Doctor" tells hosts Raj Anderson and John Andrew Williams what it took…

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  5. Coaching to Flourish: Welcome Back!

    The Coaching to Flourish podcast is back. John Andrew Williams, MCC, and Raj Anderson, MCC, return to reconnect and set the tone for a new season of conversations with people worth listening to. In this episode: - Why they stepped away, and what brought the podcast back - Coaching as genuine...

  6. #123 | Coaching Demo with Andrew: Unlocking Motivation (Part 2)

    Tune into part two of this concise laser coaching session! Host Raj Anderson, MCC, and John Andrew Williams, MCC, dive further into the nuances of going from idea to implementation for Andrew’s coaching program, plus have a very candid discussion about self-reflection and growth as a coach....

  7. #122 | Coaching Demo with Andrew: Unlocking Motivation (Part 1)

    Tune in for this concise laser coaching session focused on motivation, vision recordings, and finding clarity! Host Raj Anderson, MCC, and John Andrew Williams, MCC, review a coaching session between John and his client Andrew, in an exploration of Andrew’s emerging coaching business, following...

  8. Special Feature Coaching Tool | The Future Self Guided Visualization

    This special episode is a recording of the Future Self Guided Visualization exercise, created by CTEDU graduate Nasheya Peracha. This tool is so impactful that we just had to share it here, as a practice to use yourself and as a tool for coaching clients! Find a comfortable seat and enjoy this...

  9. #121 | Top Tips for Excellent Sample Sessions

    Join Raj Anderson, MCC, and John Andrew Williams, MCC, for this episode of exploring sample coaching sessions and the overall dynamics with potential clients. Join us for practical tips and discussions of intake forms, sample sessions, setting client expectations, and the psychology within…

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  10. #120 | Coaching Demo with Heather: Achievement and Self-Worth (Part 2)

    Join us for Part 2 of this transformative coaching session with Heather Davis! Heather and John further explore insights on overcoming her attachment to productivity, the great significance of pausing, and discovering a deeper connection to herself and spirituality. This deep exploration of...

  11. #119 | Coaching Demo with Heather: Achievement and Self-Worth (Part 1)

    Join Raj Anderson, MCC, John Andrew Williams, MCC, and our guest coaching client Heather, as we listen to and explore a vulnerable coaching session based around themes of pursuing personal aspirations, the meaning of achievement, people-pleasing, and self-care. This session has insights on time...

  12. #118 | Coaching Demo with Shawnee: Navigating Identity & Belonging (Part 2)

    Join Raj Anderson, MCC, John Andrew Williams, MCC, and client Shawnee for the second half of Shawnee's candid coaching session, continuing the exploration of belonging and taking up space in one's life. Through powerful questions and curiosity, they delve into the nuances of growth, identity, and...

  13. #117 | Coaching Demo with Shawnee: Navigating Identity & Belonging (Part 1)

    Join Raj Anderson, MCC, John Andrew Williams, MCC, and client Shawnee in a candid exploration of Shawnee's coaching session, unraveling the complexities of taking up space in one's life. This rich coaching session revolves around confronting internal mountains, grappling with vulnerability, and...

  14. Special Feature Interview | Accessing Ability: Coaching for Student Success with Manda Kelly

    Join Manda Kelly as she delves into the transformative power of coaching for student success, particularly for undergraduate and graduate-level students with disabilities. As the Director of Academic Support and Accessibility at Spring Arbor University, she shares insights into coaching…

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  15. #116 | 10 minutes with John: Insights from ‘Year of Yes’ by Shonda Rhimes

    On today’s episode, John leads us in a 10 minute discussion of Shonda Rhimes' book ‘Year of Yes’ with 4 powerful questions for your own inquiry. We explore themes of imagination, the balance between yes and no, and the pressure of accountability. This episode will spark your own internal...

  16. #115 | A Journey Through Coaching and Business

    Join CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams, MCC, for a solo episode where he dives into 10 questions about business and life. John discusses insights into the mission and vision of his coaching business, his measures of success, effective strategies for growth, core values, stress management,...

  17. #114 | Coaching Demo with Nasheya: Grief and Growth (Part 2)

    Join John Andrew Williams, MCC, and client Nasheya, as we continue their coaching session on the complexities of grief, spiritual connection, and self-discovery. Through deep vulnerability, she explores the depths of her grief, grapples with the decision of parenthood, transgenerational trauma…

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  18. #113 | Coaching Demo with Nasheya: Grief and Growth (Part 1)

    Join John Andrew Williams, MCC, and Raj Anderson, MCC, in this insightful episode as they delve into a coaching session centered around navigating grief and finding growth. John guides his client Nasheya through the complexities of loss, spirituality, and personal transformation. Together they...

  19. #112 | Coaching Demo with Eric: Resistance to Change (Part 2)

    Join us for the second half of this insightful coaching session between John Andrew Williams, MCC, and Coach Training EDU student Eric, about navigating life's changes and working through resistance. John and Eric dive into how to establish a new normal, setting intentions, and tangible action...

  20. Special Feature Interview | Academic Coaching in Higher Education with Sawsan Rizeq

    Meet Sawsan Rizeq, CTEDU graduate and Supervisor of Retention & Academic Life Coach at the Milwaukee Area Technical College! Sawsan plays a major role in the implementation and success of her school’s coaching program, and you’ll hear in this interview about her own journey to coaching and how...

  21. #111 | Coaching Demo with Eric: Resistance to Change (Part 1)

    Join us for this relatable coaching session between John Andrew Williams, MCC, and Coach Training EDU student Eric, about navigating life's changes and working through resistance. We explore how to establish a new normal, set intentions, and tangible action steps to move towards goals and...

  22. #110 | Coaching Demo with Allyson: Shifting Roles and Boundaries (Part 3)

    In this final installment of Allyson’s coaching demo with John Andrew Williams, MCC, the focus is now on embracing playfulness as a key element in personal growth. We dive into the power of experimentation, shifting perspectives, and breaking old habits to achieve profound internal shifts. How…

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  23. #109 | Coaching Demo with Allyson: Shifting Roles and Boundaries (Part 2)

    Join Raj Anderson, MCC, and John Andrew Williams, MCC, as they delve into a coaching session centered around navigating parent-child roles, establishing boundaries, and client narratives! Through this second part of the coaching session, they uncover the hidden layers of fear and interruption…

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  24. #108 | Coaching Demo with Allyson: Shifting Roles and Boundaries (Part 1)

    Join Raj Anderson, MCC, and John Andrew Williams, MCC, as they delve into a coaching session centered around navigating shifting roles and establishing boundaries! John’s client Allyson opens up about her experiences as a caregiver, daughter, and professional, leading to insightful discussions on...

  25. #107 | Coaching Demo with Cindy: Building a Coaching Practice (Part 2)

    Join us for this coaching demonstration episode that all beginning coaches and entrepreneurs can relate to! John Andrew Williams, MCC, and Raj Anderson, MCC, dive into the second half of a coaching session focused on helping Cindy navigate the complexities of building her coaching practice, and...

  26. Special Feature Interview | How Young People Find Purpose with Kendall Cotton Bronk, PhD

    What is the nature of purpose, and how can we foster a greater sense of it? This is the exact work of Dr. Kendall Cotton Bronk, whose focus is on positive youth development and young people’s purposes in life. Dr. Bronk is the Principal Investigator for the Adolescent Moral Development Lab and...

  27. #106 | Coaching Demo with Cindy: Building a Coaching Practice (Part 1)

    Join us for this coaching demonstration episode that has great relevance to many beginning coaches and entrepreneurs! John Andrew Williams, MCC, and Raj Anderson, MCC, dive into a coaching session focused on helping Cindy Treyster navigate the complexities of building her coaching practice. As…

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  28. #105 | Coaching Demo with Antoine: Fear and Ambition (Part 2)

    Join us for the second half of CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams’ coaching session with Antoine Davis! The conversation delves into Antoine's experience as a coachee, exploring the dynamics of fear, value, and business growth. From challenging assumptions to unraveling the stickiness of limiting...

  29. #104 | Coaching Demo with Antoine: Fear and Ambition (Part 1)

    In this episode of the Coaching to Flourish podcast, CTEDU Founder John Andrew Williams, MCC, is joined by Executive Coach Antoine Davis for a unique coaching session. The focus is on Antoine's goal of increasing his coaching rates, and the session unfolds with a deep exploration of fears,...

  30. #103 | Coaching Demo with Andrew: Client Risks and Perspectives

    Join guest hosts John Andrew Williams, MCC, and Hannah Finrow, MCC, as they dive into a real coaching session between John and CTEDU grad Andrew Petrillo. This session focuses on Andrew’s challenge of stepping outside his comfort zone in marketing and self-promotion, and the role that…

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  31. Special Feature Interview | The Science of Stronger Relationships with Amie Gordon, PhD

    Welcome to the CTEDU Research Interview Series! We recently had the special opportunity to sit down with Amie Gordon, PhD, an assistant professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan and director of The Well-being, Health, and Interpersonal Relationships Lab. Research in her lab focuses on...

  32. #102 | Coaching Demo with Charlene: Career Crossroads (Part 2)

    Join hosts Raj Anderson and John Andrew Williams for part two of a real coaching session centered on professional development. This is the second half of the session where Coach John, MCC, and client Charlene continue the conversation and explore career dilemmas, personal strengths, and the art…

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  33. #101 | Coaching Demo with Charlene: Career Crossroads (Part 1)

    Join hosts Raj Anderson and John Andrew Williams as they dive into a real coaching session centered on professional development. Our client grapples with the decision of whether to continue with a temporary promotion or pursue her evolving priorities. Coach John, MCC, and client Charlene explore...

  34. #100 | 100th Episode Celebration and Podcast Pivot

    Join Raj Anderson and John Andrew Williams in this special 100th episode of the podcast! Reflecting on their growth journey, they share insights, lessons, and the importance of consistency in reaching this milestone. This also brings about an exciting new direction for the podcast: coaching demos...

  35. #099 | Why Team Coaching?

    Join hosts Raj Anderson, MCC, and John Andrew Williams, MCC as they delve into the intricacies of team coaching and the business aspects associated with this evolving field. We discuss the subtle yet significant differences between team and group coaching, and unravel the empowering dynamics that...

  36. #098 | Resolutions Redefined

    Join host Raj Anderson, MCC, and CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams, MCC, for a discussion of New Year’s Resolutions from a coaching perspective. They explore how experimentation and flexibility are key components to resolution design, how ‘progressive resolutions’ allow for adaptation and…

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  37. #097 | The Aloha of Coaching: A Dive into Values and Grace

    Join host Raj Anderson and CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams as they discuss coaching insights around building grace, discovering values, and the profound philosophy of Aloha. Discover how clarifying values plays a pivotal role in coaching, and how we can build grace and trust for ourselves and...

  38. #096 | How and Why to Lean Into Your Mission

    On this episode of Coaching to Flourish, host Raj Anderson and CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams take a deep dive into the realms of abundance, scarcity, and the entrepreneur's journey of leaning into your larger mission. Drawing inspiration from Lynne Twist's insights on the Soul of Money, the...

  39. #095 | Deepening Client Learning

    In this episode of Coaching to Flourish, host Raj Anderson and CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams focus on client’s learning and the shift from solution hunting to insight hunting. They explore the importance of understanding clients' motivations at a deep level, the impact of education on…

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  40. #094 | The Coaching Approach to Advice-Giving

    In Coaching to Flourish #094, host Raj Anderson and CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams address a listener question about the delicate balance of providing advice as a coach, exploring the nuances of client expectations, how and why to offer advice, and the transformative power of maintaining a...

  41. #093 | Designing Powerful Alliances

    In Coaching to Flourish #093, host Raj Anderson along with CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams dive into the essential practice of designing an alliance for successful coaching partnerships. They discuss how this approach can foster effective communication and growth in various aspects of life…

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  42. #092 | Coaching Tools as a Guide for Curiosity

    In Coaching to Flourish episode #092, Raj and John delve into the world of coaching tools! They discuss how these structured processes help clients, the significance of creating immersive coaching experiences, and the value of selecting the right tool for individual clients. Raj and John also…

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  43. #091 | The Value of Visioning

    In Coaching to Flourish #091, host Raj Anderson and guest John Andrew Williams explore all things vision! They highlight the value of vision recordings, and discuss the power of a clear vision as an evolving tool for motivation and goal achievement. John also takes us through the practice of...

  44. #090 | Unraveling Assumptions: A Coaching Deep-Dive

    In Coaching to Flourish #090, host Raj Anderson and guest John Andrew Williams unravel the powerful impact of assumptions on our perspectives, actions, and beliefs. Through exploring the importance of remaining curious, choosing empowering assumptions, and the transformative potential of adopting…

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  45. #089 | Money Narratives and Empathetic Inquiry

    In Coaching to Flourish #089, host Raj Anderson and guest John Andrew Williams continue to explore aspects of our relationships with money: Money as a personal narrative, money as a tool for providing gifts to others, and money as a personal inquiry for new coaches and entrepreneurs. Join us to...

  46. #088 | Coaching the Money Mindset

    In Coaching to Flourish #088, guest host John Andrew Williams brings us on an exploration of the book ‘The Soul of Money’ by Lynne Twist. This book provides a lens through which to investigate our assumptions, the role that money plays in our life, and money’s relationship to broader life...

  47. #087 | Algorithms to Coach By

    In Coaching to Flourish #087, CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams brings us a special episode about the book ‘Algorithms to Live By,’ by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths, an exploration of how algorithms apply to the human mind and everyday decision-making. John discusses his top 5 insights from...

  48. #086 | The Structures of Powerful Coaching

    In Coaching to Flourish #086, host Raj Anderson and guest John Andrew Willaims go back to coaching basics. They investigate the framework of coaching sessions, the value of structure, and overcoming the awkwardness of setting an agenda. They also discuss the inspiring theory of the intentionality...

  49. Workshop Replay: Mapping and Shifting the Nervous System with the Client, with Ellen Gilbert

    In this workshop replay, Coach Ellen Gilbert will walk you through how to partner with the client to map and shift their nervous system. The nervous system informs so much of our experience in the present moment, and when paired with powerful questioning can bring greater insight and…

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  50. #085 | Assessment Tools and the Coaching Mindset

    In Coaching to Flourish #085, host Raj Anderson with guest John Andrew Williams delve into the transformative journey of self-discovery and growth through coaching assessment tools, the nuance of mindset, and the potential for manifestation. They also discuss the correlations between self-theory...

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Welcome to the podcast of Coach Training EDU, a leading school for academic, wellness, and executive life coaching! Join our host and Master Coach Raj Anderson, along with CTEDU trainers and graduates, as they discuss coaching tools and concepts to promote inspiration and flourishing across all areas of life.

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