CoachMe Podcast

Our guest this week is Joanna Li, CPCC, ACC - Transformative Coach

We learn how Joanna fearlessly inspires others to lead fulfilling lives

We find out how self-limiting beliefs, hidden fears, and “playing small” can hold you back from achieving your goals

Joanna shares how and which clients inspire her every day

And we find out about Joanna’s “Velvet Fist” coaching approach

Links mentioned on the show

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Key Takeaway Summary

We learn how Joanna’s experience of expectations being put on her with regards to career, life style, etc. left her feeling unfulfilled. That is, until she first encounter being coached, and how that coaching session turned out to be a life-changing conversation that set her upon her own coaching career.

We hear about identifying hidden fears and how people “play small” because of them.

Joanna tells us about her life purpose: “Fearlessly inspire others to lead fulfilling lives.”

3 coaching questions to help us listeners Thrive:

When you feel a strong urge to do or not do something, ask yourself where this comes from. Does this feeling come from a place of fear or love?

If you identified a fear, ask yourself: “Is this belief true?”

Who would you be without that fear?

Joanna tells us an inspiring coaching story and why she loves her job as a coach.

She explains that clients usually come to her when they want to find out their purpose and goals in life, as well as overcoming self-limiting beliefs. She loves working with people who are serious about change and growth, people who feel lost or stuck, and are committed to fully take advantage of the coaching experience.

We hear all about Joanna’s coaching style: ”Velvet Fist”

Joanna shares what her favourite quote means to her: “Where there’s a will, there is a way.”

Questions In A Bag – Find out the answers to these random questions: “What is important to you?”, “What is your dream?”, “What inspires you?”

Book a free initial consultation session with Joanna Li now at CoachMeVancouver.com/book

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Our guest this week is Dana Smith, a Life & Success Coach

We learn about resilience and the ability to bounce back after adversity.

We find out why it’s important to Listen to your body and mind, and why personal beliefs and lack of self-compassion may hold a person back.

We also discover how Dana’s unique background in the health profession helps her serve her coaching clients using a more holistic approach.

Links mentioned on the show

The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want - Sonya Lyubomirski

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Key Takeaway Summary

We learn about Dana’s coaching story and how her background helps her take a holistic view of helping people Thrive

Dana explains her approach to coaching as being very intuitive, trusting, spiritual, and client-based.

Dana introduces us to her area of expertise of Life & Success Coaching and we explore topics such as resilience, self-compassion, personal believes & truths, hope, and feeling less overwhelmed.

3 coaching questions to help us listeners Thrive:

What does your body want you to know right now?

What will you say “no” to?

Who are you becoming?

Dana tells us that she particularly likes working with women who are go-getters, show up whole-heartedly, and want to make a strong impact on the world, be it as entrepreneurs, professionals, or artists, as well as women planning motherhood or are about to go/ are in/ coming out of, a transition phase. Dana operates from a spiritual place and likes exploring this with her clients if they want to.

We talk about one of the books Dana currently read and recommends: The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want - Sonya Lyubomirski

Questions In A Bag – Find out the answers to these random questions: “What is important to you?”, “What’s on your mind?”, “What is your dream?”

Book a free initial consultation session with Dana Smith now at CoachMeVancouver.com/book

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For this very special podcast, we were thrilled to be part of the evening gala event of the Women In Tech Regatta, a week-long boutique conference for women in tech. The WIT Regatta was originally founded by Melody Biringer in Seattle, and has since moved to cities like Amsterdam and Vancouver. With around 200 people attending the evening event at the Shangri-La hotel, CoachMe provided 30 speed coaching sessions in 2 hours, with most people experiencing coaching for the very first time! How exciting!

While the coaching sessions were set up on the beautiful, warm and enclosed terrace, overlooking night time downtown Vancouver, we chatted and engaged with event attendees about coaching inside the exhibition area and couldn’t quite believe how fast time flew by.

We also recorded the majority of this special podcast with people attending as well as representatives from local non- profit organizations supporting women in Tech/ Stem/ Business/ and Leadership

You’ll specifically be hearing from:

Julie Frizzo-Barker

Pearly Tang

Lisa Kearney representing Women CyberSecurity Society Inc.

Maureen McKinnon representing Women in Leadership Foundation

Danniele Livengood representing Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) & Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WWEST)

Ali Close representing Women in Tech World (WiTWorld)

Shannon O’Byrne representing Girls In Tech Inc.

Megan Chambers representing BC Women in Technology (BCWiT) as part of Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC (ASTTBC)

In this podcast:

You’ll learn how each non-profit organization supports women and what events and activities you can participate in.

You’ll hear about coaching experiences.

Discover more about the WIT Regatta Mantra #RelationshipsAreTheTrueCurrency

Participants share goals for 2019.

And a lot more.

Thank you so much to each and every one who made the podcast and speed coaching happen.

Links mentioned on the show:

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Our guest this week is Faris Khalifeh who coaches introverts to build on their strengths as quiet leaders. He’s also a self-declared minimalist, feminist, introvert, father, and husband.

We discover how you can find out if you’re an introvert or extrovert. Beware, you might be surprised!

We find out about the unique strengths of introverts and how to truly embrace those strengths.

We also learn how awareness will lead to higher confidence and productivity, more compassion, better communication and relationships at home and at work.

…and we bust some introversion myths.

Links mentioned on the show

Meyers Briggs | MBIT Personality Type

16 Personalities

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Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action – Simon Sinek

Key Takeaway Summary

We learn about Faris’ coaching story and how he discovered that he’s an introvert

Faris introduces us to his area of expertise – Values-Driven Introvert Entrepreneurs - and how he can help his clients.

We find out what defines an introvert and extrovert, the science behind it, and how to embrace the strengths of an introvert.

Faris explains what “values driven” means.

We learn some ways how to find out if we’re introverts

After a networking event, do you want to go home and relax, or would you rather go out for dinner and more entertainment?

What activities energize and which drain you? Where do you gain and lose energy? Going home or further socializing?

If you love journaling, reflecting, listening, and introspection you’re very likely to be an introvert.

The best way to find out is by taking personality type tests, like Meyers Briggs or 16 Personalities.

Faris shares inspiring coaching experiences and what difference coaching has made for his clients.

He tells us about the people he likes to work with and his coaching approach.

We bust some myths about introversion and what Faris likes about his job.

We find out about Faris’ favourite quote and what influence it has on him and other’s lives: “Wherever you go, there you are.” - Confucius

Questions In A Bag – Find out the answers to these random questions: “What is your superpower?”, “What is your dream?”, “What is one of your quirks?”

Book a free initial consultation session with one of our Featured Coaches at CoachMeVancouver.com/book

Further Reading: Guest Blog by Faris

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Our guest this week is Hellen Yang, a Professional Life & Financial Wellness Coach.

We talk about taking a holistic view at financial wellbeing and planning. What triggers and motivates you to say yes or no to the next spending or saving.

We learn about purposeful living and purposeful investing to intentionally plan for life dreams.

Find out why identifying your values are key to achieving your goals and, most importantly, stay on track.

Discover what your clothing choices say about your personal values.

Links mentioned on the show:

How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie

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Key Takeaway Summary:

We learn about Hellen’s coaching story

Hellen introduces us to her area of expertise – Professional Life & Financial Wellness Coaching - and how she can help her clients

3 coaching questions to help listeners Thrive

What’s important to you?

What’s really important to you?

What values do you honour by saying yes or no to the things or people that matter to you most?

We hear about inspiring coaching experiences that left Hellen in awe about her coachees and what difference coaching has made for her clients.

Hellen tells us about the people she likes to work with – “Anyone who is curious and open about making changes. Let’s connect.”

We learn more about Hellen, who describes herself as warm, thoughtful and deep; and her coaching style as human, thought provoking, transformative. “We’ll be turning your cocoon into a butterfly.”

Hellen shares her thoughts about coaching as a job: “I live and breathe coaching every day.”

We find out about Hellen’s favourite quote and what influence it has on her and other’s lives: “We’re human being, not human doing.”

Questions In A Bag – Find out the answers to these random questions: “Tea, coffee or hot chocolate?” “What do you love about Vancouver?” “What’s your favourite place in Vancouver?”

Book a free initial consultation session with Hellen Yang now on CoachMeVancouver.com/book

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Hello and Welcome to the CoachMe Vancouver Podcast. My name is Nadine Stille and we are recording live from downtown Vancouver.

The CoachMe Podcast introduces you to global coaches who will help you take your life, career, or company to the next level.

What is Coaching? CoachMe founder Nadine Stille interviews coaches who answer the What, Why, Who, and When of Coaching, and you will learn valuable insights on how to start Thriving right away from experts in coaching related topics such as Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Corporate Matters, Goal Setting, Wellbeing, Meditation, Journaling, Relationships, Personal Growth, Life Coaching, and much more. As you Listen, you get to know each coach, their personal style and individual expertise, helping you to find and Connect with your perfect coach.

CoachMe is a global Coaching Community bringing individuals and organizations together with trained Leadership, Career, Wellness, and Life Coaches, with the goal of supporting people to Thrive in life and their careers.

You can book your perfect coach directly through CoachMeVancouver.com/book.

Nadine is so excited to learn alongside with you and get inspired. She is a naturally curious person and loves bringing people together and helping them Thrive.

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