Holistic Coaching Excellence
Holistic Coaching Excellence is a professional podcast for coaches, practitioners, and helping professionals who want real client transformation and a sustainable, aligned coaching business. Hosted by Mar De Carlo, founder of the International Parenting & Health Institute (IPHI), this show explores what separates competent coaches from truly exceptional ones. Each episode covers coaching presence, client resistance, ethical boundaries, nervous-system-informed support, and how to price, market, and grow without burnout. New episodes every Thursday.
Episodes
How to Run a Powerful Intake That Reveals the Real Root Cause
In this episode, Mar De Carlo shares how to run a powerful, regulation-based intake session that uncovers the true root causes behind both adult and child challenges.You’ll learn:Why most intake sessions miss the real issueHow to avoid assumptions and stay presentThe role of nervous system regulation in client clarityHow root causes span physiology, nutrition, environment, identity, and moreWhy in
How to Hold Boundaries Without Losing Your Client
In this episode, Mar De Carlo delivers a deep masterclass on creating strong, ethical, and sustainable boundaries in coaching. You’ll Learn: Why boundaries are identity-based, not just language-basedHow to structure your business to prevent oversteppingAdvanced scripts for real-life situationsHow to handle emotional dependency, disrespect, and scope creepThe nervous system science behind boundar
The Truth About AI in Coaching: Ethics, Integrity, and the Future of Human Connection
In this episode, Mar De Carlo explores the ethical use of AI in coaching, addressing fear, misconceptions, and the responsibility coaches have when using AI tools.Topics include:AI in modern industriesethical vs unethical useclient confidentialityscaling coaching with integritywhy AI cannot replace human connectionConnect with Mar: Instagram: @mar_decarlo and @parentinghealthinstitute Website: ht
Beyond Private Sessions: How Coaches Can Create Multiple Streams of Income
In this episode of Holistic Coaching Excellence, Mar De Carlo explores the many ways coaches can build sustainable income streams beyond one-on-one sessions.Topics include:• Why relying solely on private sessions can limit growth• Group coaching programs and community learning models• Workshops and live educational trainings• Digital courses and scalable programs• Speaking engagements and public e
Why Clients Stay Stuck Even When They Know What To Do
Many coaches assume that when clients don’t follow through, it’s because they lack discipline or motivation.But the truth is often more complex.In this episode of Holistic Coaching Excellence, Mar De Carlo explores why knowledge alone rarely creates change and what actually drives human behavior.You’ll learn:• Why information alone doesn’t create transformation• The psychology behind client resist
The Coaching Language That Builds Trust and the Words That Quietly Destroy It
Most coaches focus on strategy.But transformation doesn’t happen because of strategy alone.It happens because of trust.And trust is built, or quietly destroyed, through language.In this episode, Mar De Carlo reveals how subtle shifts in coaching language directly impact nervous system safety, client follow-through, and long-term transformation. You’ll learn why even well-intentioned language can c
Becoming a Sleep Coach: What It Takes, What’s Needed, and Why This Profession Is Growing Rapidly
Sleep coaching is no longer a niche profession. It’s one of the most needed roles in modern health and one of the fastest-growing and most impactful professions in health and coaching today. Millions struggle with sleep. Most never receive lasting solutions.In this episode, Mar De Carlo explores the different types of sleep coaches, the global sleep deprivation crisis, and why holistic sleep coach
The Ethical Way to Sell High-Ticket Support
Episode: The Ethical Way to Sell High-Ticket Support (Without Feeling Salesy)Selling doesn’t have to feel performative, manipulative, or uncomfortable. In this episode, Mar De Carlo breaks down what ethical high-ticket selling actually is — and how to invite clients into premium support with clarity, consent, capacity, and integrity.In this episode you’ll learn:Why selling feels “salesy” to good p
Why Clients Don’t Follow Through and How Great Coaches Empower Change
Why don’t clients follow through even when they say they want change?In this episode of Holistic Coaching Excellence, Mar De Carlo breaks down the real reasons follow-through fails and what exceptional coaches do differently. You’ll learn why pushing harder often backfires, how nervous system safety impacts action, and how to coach capacity, not compliance. This episode explores identity, shame, r
The #1 Mistake Coaches Keep Making: Educating Instead of Coaching
Many coaches believe that the more information they give, the more helpful they’re being.But over-educating clients is often the very thing that blocks real transformation.In this first official episode of Holistic Coaching Excellence, Mar De Carlo breaks down the most common mistake coaches make, especially new and well-intentioned ones, and explains why educating instead of coaching can lead to
Welcome Intro
Welcome to Holistic Coaching Excellence.In this episode, host Mar De Carlo shares why this podcast exists and who it’s for.This show is designed for:New coaches building confidence and skillExperienced practitioners refining masteryProfessionals who want depth and sustainabilityYou’ll hear what to expect from future episodes, including conversations around:Client resistance and lack of follow-thro
Trailer
Holistic Coaching Excellence is a podcast for coaches and professionals who want to create real transformation, for their clients and in their businesses.Hosted by Mar De Carlo, founder of the International Parenting & Health Institute (IPHI, est. 2009), this show explores what truly separates competent coaches from exceptional ones.Inside each episode, we’ll cover:Coaching presence and client
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