The Coaching Edge Podcast
A podcast about coaching, business, and other interesting stuff, hosted by Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave.
Episodes
Safety Before Mindset: Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine on Imposter Syndrome in High-Achieving Leaders
Successful on paper. Anxious at 3 a.m. Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine coaches the leaders who live with both.Dr. Liz holds a PhD in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and spent seven years in nonprofit executive leadership. She joins Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave to explain why imposter syndrome persists in high achievers.Her core point: you grow outside your comfort zone, but never outside your safety
The Trust Recession: Ali Meehan of Costa Women on Why Authenticity Beats AI in Coaching and Community
People don't trust what they read online anymore, and Ali Meehan has a name for it: the trust recession. Founder of Costa Women, a network for women living in or moving to Spain, Ali joins hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave to unpack why AI-polished content erodes the very trust coaches depend on. She shares why she believes AI cannot replace the human intuition coaches bring to a room, what
AI Is a Tool, Not a Solution: Yetty Williams on Raising the Next Generation in a Digital World
AI will not raise your children. Parenting coach and LagosMums founder Yetty Williams joins The Coaching Edge Podcast to explain why. Williams built one of Nigeria's first parenting platforms in 2011, and she now works with parents and business leaders on three continents. In this episode, she tells hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave why AI works only once you know your destination, how to s
Why Your Body Knows Before Your Mind Does: Anna Sumara on Embodied Presence and Leadership
Anna Sumara built a coaching career around one idea: the body knows before the mind does. A coach, facilitator, and Coactive Training Institute faculty member, Anna joins hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave to explain embodied presence and why tension in the body weakens a leader's message.Anna walks through a practice for noticing physical sensation during moments of stress, describes why sh
Why Working Harder Doesn't Make You a Better Leader: Jimmy Burroughes on Burnout Recovery
Ex-army officer and former corporate GM Jimmy Burroughes burned out in 2017 after 16 to 18 hour days for two and a half years straight. Nine years later, he runs a leadership consulting business teaching other leaders to avoid his mistakes.In this conversation with hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave, Burroughes breaks down his 80% list, a daily habit for catching burnout before burnout takes
Why the World Needs Neuro-Informed Coaching: Elaine Taylor-Klaus on Supporting Neurodivergent Minds
Elaine Taylor-Klaus built a career around a question most workplaces still avoid: what happens when we stop designing everything around one type of brain? Taylor-Klaus, co-founder of Impact ADHD and the new NeuroInformed Institute, talks with hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave about neurodivergence, parenting, and leadership.She shares her own late diagnosis story, explains why SMART goals f
Coaching as a Sacred Space of Unconditional Love: Fran Fisher on Building the ICF Credentialing System
Fran Fisher walked on stage in 1997 without her notes and defined coaching as a sacred space of unconditional love. The definition stuck.Fran, MCC, helped build the ICF credentialing system. She chaired the Credentialing Development Committee and has assessed coaches since 1997.In this conversation with Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave, she shares the history most coaches never hear. Two rival c
Get It Out of Your Head and Onto Paper: Colin Scotland on Why AI Rewards Coaches Who Know Themselves
AI will not run your coaching practice while you sip a drink on a beach. Colin Scotland, who heads the AI for Coaches mentorship at coaching.com, explains why the coaches getting real value from AI start somewhere unexpected: writing down who they are. He walks through context engineering, operational AI that completes tasks on its own, and why the first step toward using the technology well is kn
Why Your Coaching Business Should Outlive You: Elle Oren on the Shift from Operator to Owner
You are the bottleneck in your own business. Elle Oren has seen it across tech giants and solo coaches alike. After years building go-to-market strategy for Microsoft, Cisco, and Equinix, Elle now helps small business owners shift from operator to owner. Your qualification is the delivery, not the solution. Build trust into the business instead of yourself, partner outward into an ecosystem, and y
The Answers Are in the Room: Paul Dupuis on Leading a Turnaround by Asking Better Questions
Paul Dupuis turned around a failing operation of around 75,000 people by asking questions, not giving orders. The former Randstad India and Japan CEO joins Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave to share his belief: the answers are in the room. Learn his three-question approach to listening, the power of "What if," and his E5 Movement model of leadership. A practical conversation for coaches and leade
The Back End Most Experts Forget: Dr. Trudy Beerman on Building Digital Authority
A podcast spot, a book, or a TV interview gets you noticed once. Then most experts go quiet, and the attention disappears.Dr. Trudy Beerman has produced hundreds of expert interviews as CEO of PSI TV. She holds a doctorate in strategic leadership from Liberty University. In this episode she explains the back end most experts forget.Visibility now decides who gets hired. Search engines and AI recom
Being a Great Coach Is Not the Same as Building a Business: Brooke Summer Adams on 8 Years of Coaching Coaches
Being a great coach will not build your business. Brooke Summer Adams learned this the hard way before she went full-time.Known as The Coach's Coach, Brooke recovered from body image struggles through life coaching, built a six-figure business in 18 months, and now helps new coaches replace their salary and work for themselves. In this episode she names the split most coaches miss: coaching gives
Why Most People Find Self-Curiosity So Hard: Cynthia Loy Darst on 34 Years of Co-Active Coaching
Clients pick coaches for authenticity, not credentials. That was the ICF finding 20 years ago, and Cynthia Loy Darst says it still holds.A co-active coaching pioneer since 1992, Cynthia helped found the ICF, served as ACTO president, and now oversees leader development at CTI. She talks with Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave about presence, the difficulty of self-curiosity, the inside team approa
Champion Conversations and the Power of Agency: Gaby Jordan on Bridging Education and Business Through Coaching
Most teams avoid the conversations that would solve their biggest problems. Gaby Jordan, founder of Source Elements Group, has spent 20+ years teaching leaders how to have them.A former Manhattan trial lawyer turned coach, Gaby has taught at MIT, NYU, Stanford, and over 80 institutions worldwide. She joins Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave to unpack champion conversations, the role of agency in l
From External Validation to Internal Belonging: Simon Harling on Designing a Coaching Practice That Works
Sports coach turned practice developer Simon Harling joins Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave to challenge how coaches build their work. Author of Good Coach, Bad Coach, Simon brings 15+ years from pro football, squash, and national governing bodies into a conversation about environmental design, stakeholder alignment, and the tension between development and performance. Hear why moving from "am I
Shadow-Integrated Servant Leadership: Max Klau on Why Wholeness Is the Missing Piece in Leadership Development
Most leadership programs teach skills. Max Klau teaches wholeness. The founder of the Center for Courageous Wholeness and a Harvard-trained leadership scholar, Max joins Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave to explain why shadow-integrated servant leadership is the missing piece in how we develop leaders. Learn why shadow is not the opposite of light, how a 90-minute session gets total strangers to
What Horses Reveal About Leadership That Humans Miss: Wencke Meteling on Equine Coaching and Authentic Presence
A horse won't follow you because of your title. It follows you because of your presence. Wencke Meteling, leadership coach and former historian, joins Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave to explain how equine coaching makes invisible leadership patterns visible. From energy work in the arena to the lead rope team exercise, this episode connects somatic awareness, authentic presence, and practical l
The Business Skills Most Coaches Never Learn: Laura Berman Fortgang on 30 Years of Building a Coaching Practice
82% of coaches fail within two years of starting a business. Laura Berman Fortgang, MCC, has spent 30 years solving that problem.Laura is a founding member of the International Coaching Federation, student number 16 at Coach U, and author of five books. She now runs the A-List Coach, a program for coaches who want to build a practice that actually works.In this episode, she shares why speaking is
From Imposter to MCC: Dr. Clare Beckett-McInroy on Supervision, Team Coaching, and the Courage to Contract
What happens when a coach stops worrying about labels and starts contracting for what the client actually needs? Dr. Clare Beckett-McInroy, ICF MCC and EMCC Master Practitioner, joins Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave to discuss supervision, team coaching, neurodiversity, and why courage in contracting is the skill most coaches need right now. Clare brings 25+ years across education, leadership d
Presence Is the New Performance: Tracy Sinclair on What Coaching Must Offer in a Distracted World
Coaching emerged to meet a need in the world. But what is that need right now? Tracy Sinclair, founder of Coach Advancement, joins Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave to explore why presence has become the most valuable thing a coach can offer. Leaders are burned out, disengaged, and running from one meeting to the next without a moment to think. Tracy makes the case that coaching's greatest opport
Why the Comfort Zone Is a Zone of Self-Limitation: Alex Verlek on 20 Years of Coaching the Whole Human
Your comfort zone is not comfortable. It is a zone of self-limitation. Alex Verlek, coach and author with nearly 20 years of experience, explains why.In this episode, Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave talk with Alex about the frameworks he uses with business owners, high potentials, and coaches in training. Topics include the awareness cycle, limiting beliefs, impact versus legacy, and what the f
From Mindset to Embodiment: Erin Hutchins on What Leaders Are Missing in Their Coaching Journey
Most leadership coaching stops at mindset. Erin Hutchins, MCC and CEO of ACT Leadership, says the next layer of performance lives in the body.In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erin joins Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave to discuss how she helps senior leaders ground themselves before coaching conversations, why stuck emotions show up as physical pain, and how movement and music form
From Shoulds to Hell Yes: Sandra Stocks on Authenticity, Energy Coaching, and Living Your Own Life
What would your life look like if you stopped living by other people's expectations? Sandra Stocks, NLP practitioner, energy worker, and bestselling author, joins The Coaching Edge Podcast to explore authenticity, the inner voice, and the Hell Yes framework.Sandra explains why motivation alone rarely creates lasting change, why emotional goals matter more than outcome targets, and how curiosity op
The Self-Awareness Framework That Shapes Better Leaders: Margaret Andrews on 20 Years of Teaching at Harvard
Most leaders manage their teams without first managing themselves. Margaret Andrews, Harvard instructor and author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others, has spent nearly 20 years closing that gap. In this episode, she shares the self-awareness framework she teaches at Harvard, covering emotional intelligence, values clarity, feedback patterns, and team resilience. Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave j
Why Emotional Presence Separates Great Coaches From Good Ones: Dr. Marcia Reynolds on 30 Years at the Edge of the Profession
Dr. Marcia Reynolds started coaching in 1995 and helped design the original ICF competencies. Her message today: AI is forcing coaches back to the one thing it cannot replicate — genuine emotional presence.In this episode, Marcia explains how a coach's emotional state co-regulates the client's nervous system, which is the actual mechanism behind coaching breakthroughs. She challenges the idea that
Why Your Sales Background Is an Asset, Not a Liability: Lisa Carver on Building a Coaching Business That Wins Clients
Coaches are trained to ask great questions. But most find selling deeply uncomfortable. Lisa Carver spent 16 years as a corporate sales leader before becoming a team and leadership coach, and she has a clear view on why.In this conversation with Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave, Lisa explains why a single LinkedIn message is only the first five minutes of a two-year campaign, how she traveled to
Nic Woodthorpe-Wright on Building a 100-Coach Company and Selling What the World Needs
He built one of the largest coaching companies in the Middle East from nothing. Nic Woodthorpe-Wright spent 20 years educating a market that had never heard of coaching, and today leads a network of over 100 ICF-accredited coaches working with major corporations across the region.In this conversation with Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave, Nic shares his approach to selling coaching through passi
Steve Hamilton-Clark on Why Heart-Centered Leadership Drives Real Business Results
Steve Hamilton-Clark spent 27 years as a CEO in the Middle East before founding The 18th Camel, his global executive coaching practice. In this conversation with Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave, Steve shares why self-leadership matters more than business strategy for executives.He reveals the single question he asks at the end of every coaching session, why CEOs are often the least heard people
Natalie Ledwell on Why Emotion Drives Transformation and How Coaches Should Use AI
Mind Movies co-founder Natalie Ledwell explains why AI fails at creating emotional transformation.After 9 years traveling with Dr. Joe Dispenza and building a $700K launch week, Natalie brings hard-won wisdom to this conversation with Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave.She shares why affirmations need human co-creation to work. She explains how to build a coaching business without burning out. And
Carly Anderson on Why Structure Creates Freedom in Coaching
What if the best thing a coach could do is shut up longer? Carly Anderson, a 28-year coaching veteran who trained in Australia's first certification program, joins Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave to discuss why structure creates freedom in coaching.Carly explains why coaches default to proving expertise instead of trusting the process. When coaches stay quiet longer, clients discover wisdom the
Tim Brownson: Why Most Coaches Fail at Marketing and How to Fix It
Most coaches quit within two years without a single paying client. Tim Brownson explains why.After 21 years in coaching and 13 years helping coaches build practices, Tim has seen the patterns. Training programs teach coaching skills but ignore business fundamentals. New coaches create websites filled with jargon like "holding space" and "creating alignment" that mean nothing to potential clients.T
DeAnna Murphy: Why Self-Leadership Is the Foundation Every Leader Needs
Your ability to lead others depends on how well you lead yourself. DeAnna Murphy, Chief People Officer at Thriven with 2,500+ hours of executive coaching experience, joins Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave to break down the fundamentals of self-leadership.DeAnna shares the four levels of leadership model and explains why psychological safety is your responsibility, not your boss's. She introduces
How Meridith Grundei Helps Leaders Tell Stories That Create Connection and Get Remembered
Former Second City instructor Meridith Grundei teaches leaders how to become unforgettable presenters through storytelling.In this conversation with Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave, Meridith shares practical frameworks for presentation skills and communication. She explains why structure frees you to speak naturally, how to find stories using a timeline exercise, and why focusing on your audien
Master the Basics, Build the System: What Coaching Needs Next
In this special year-end episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave reflect on launching the show in 2025, the unexpected depth that emerged from “coffee-style” conversations, and the recurring theme that coaching impact comes less from doing more and more from presence, patience, and responsiveness. They revisit a core insight heard repeatedly across guests:
Leading Like an Improviser: Listening Without Agenda and Making Others Look Good
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with actor, director, and leadership coach Andrew McMasters, founder of ImprovMindset and author of Listening Without Agenda. Andrew shares how 25 years of running a theatre company and performing improv became an unexpected training ground for helping leaders show up more authentically at work.He explains ho
When Data Isn't Enough: Anita Kishore on Leading with Both Head and Heart
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with Dr. Anita Kishore, an executive coach for analytically minded leaders. With a background spanning a PhD in chemistry, pharma, consulting, and global health, Anita shares how she moved from hard science into the deeply human world of coaching — and why those worlds are far more connected than many leaders
Five-Minute Journaling: How Kay Adams Turns Writing into Everyday Therapy
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with Kay Adams, a psychotherapist, journal therapist, and founder of the Center for Journal Therapy. From her early days as a lifelong journaler and journalism major to discovering, almost by accident, that journaling could become her life’s work, Kay shares the story of a 40-year career at the intersec
Inside the Rise of Internal Coaching: How Rusty Tugman Built a Coaching Culture from the Inside Out
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with Rusty Tugman, leadership trainer, coach, and creator of the first internal coaching program in the history of Oklahoma state government. After 30 years in full-time ministry, Rusty transitioned into the role of leadership trainer and coach at the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS), a
Choosing Door C: Emotional Intelligence, Neuroscience and Real Leadership with Caroline Leroux-Boulay
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with Caroline Leroux-Boulay from The Emotional Intelligence Training Company to explore what it really means to lead and coach with humanity, science, and heart.Caroline shares her story of growing up in a large, poor farming family where faith, music, hard work, and community shaped her core values—
From Money Myths to Money Flow: Jeannie Dougherty on Building an Inner Wealth Mindset
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, money coach and licensed counselor Jeannie Dougherty—dubbed a “money whisperer” by her clients—dives into the emotional and behavioral side of finance. Jeannie traces her path from mental health counseling to money coaching through a deeply personal family story that reshaped her views on trust, boundaries, and financial agency.She introduces a powerfu
How Self-Love and Emotional Awareness Unlock Transformational Leadership
In this inspiring episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with Lisa Andria, founder of Ladies Who Leap, to explore the transformative power of coaching, emotional intelligence, and the importance of unconditional self-love—especially for women navigating corporate leadership.Lisa shares her personal story of reinvention after a 41-year career in tele
From Mission to Meaning: Kevin McNulty on Soft Skills, Straight Talk, and Building Culture
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with coach, speaker, and former Air Force human-relations advisor Kevin McNulty. Kevin traces his path from “military brat” to Tops in Blue performer to a 20-year Air Force career advising commanders on culture, leadership, and team dynamics—before launching a 25-year practice in the private sector.Key themes
How Publishing a Book Can Transform Your Life and Business
In this enlightening episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with publishing veteran Karen Strauss, founder of Hybrid Global Publishing. With decades of experience in traditional and independent publishing, Karen shares how writing a book can be one of the most powerful tools for amplifying your voice, building credibility, and creating lasting impac
From Burnout to Joyful Business: Laura West on Trust, Intuition, and Evolving as a Coach
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with Laura West, founder of Joyful Business, to explore what it takes to build a flourishing coaching practice in a low-trust, high-uncertainty world. Laura shares her journey from corporate VP through burnout to 25 years as a coach, and why longevity demands constant evolution—of your niche, your offer
From Diagnosis to Design: Steev Hodgson on ADHD, Coaching, and the DOSE App
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with Stephen Hodgson, an ADHD coach and tech veteran from the San Francisco Bay Area. Stephen shares his late-in-life ADHD diagnosis (2020), the rocky start with medication, and the pivotal role of education, coaching, and self-compassion in reshaping his life. He reframes ADHD as “A Damn Healthy Dos
How Dolphins, Whales, and One Woman's Vision Built a Coaching Movement Rooted in Nature
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs welcome Anne Gordon, founder of Whale Wisdom Retreats, animal behaviorist, and retreat leader who pioneered the whale-watching industry in Panama. What began as a childhood fascination with orcas evolved into a life dedicated to deep spiritual connection with dolphins, whales, and ultimately, with self.Anne shares her
From "Hope" to Strategy: Suzi Pomerantz on Treating Coaching Like a Business
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with Suzi Pomerantz, MCC and CEO of Innovative Leadership International, to unpack her 32-year entrepreneurial journey—from launching her firm in 1993 to coaching senior leaders across industries and continents. Suzi shares how she turned early ignorance into an asset with the help of a coach, reframed
From Survival to Choice: Daniela Dragomir's Energy Leadership (with Puppets)
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with Daniela Dragomir—former Big Four consultant, actor, and now executive coach—to explore the Energy Leadership framework that helped her transform a decades-long rift with her mother and reshape how leaders show up at work. Daniela maps the journey from fear and survival (Levels 1–2) to compassion
It's Not Power That Corrupts--It's Pressure: Sabina Nawaz on Micro Habits and Blank Space
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with executive coach and author Sabina Nawaz to explore why leadership fails under strain—and how to fix it. Drawing on 12,000+ pages of verbatim 360° feedback and her new book You’re the Boss (Simon & Schuster, 2025), Sabina argues that pressure—not power—corrupts leaders. She introduces two deceptivel
Method Acting Your Future Self: Travia Steward's BECOME Framework for Leaders
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with former theatre educator turned executive coach Travia Steward. After 24 years teaching high school theatre—and a life-redefining cancer diagnosis—Travia discovered coaching as the arena where her passions for performance, psychology, and personal transformation converge. Drawing on the craft of method ac
Courage Over Comfort: Merci Miglino on Mastery, Misconceptions, and Fearless Coaching
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, MCC coach Merci Miglino traces her journey from political burnout to coaching mastery—and how teaching Level 1 & 2 coaches in China (via real-time translation!) sharpened her philosophy of radical simplicity. She argues that the leap from PCC to MCC is less about technique and more about confidence: the courage to ask direct questions, release attachme
Eric Maisel on Rekindling Creative Love: Daily Practice, Praise, and Permission to Err
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with prolific author and creativity coach Eric Maisel to explore what really powers a creative life. From his winding path—writer, psychotherapist, and pioneer of creativity coaching—to launching a new international association for creative and performing artists, Maisel shares candid, practical wisd
How Storytelling Transforms Coaching and Business with Lisa Bloom
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave welcome Lisa Bloom, founder of Story Coach and author of The Story Advantage. Lisa shares her journey from learning and development into coaching, initially skeptical but later deeply inspired by the transformative impact of coaching and storytelling,Lisa reveals how stories shape our identities, influence our c
From Trauma to Transformation: Dr Nat Green’s Path to Lasting Growth
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr Steve Jeffs sit down with Dr Nat Green, a clinical and health psychologist turned trauma breakthrough coach, to explore the science and practice of moving from trauma to post-traumatic growth. Drawing on over 35 years of experience, Dr Green shares how frustration with traditional long-term trauma therapy led her to embrace
Unleashing Innovation: How Marcy Nelson-Garrison Empowers Coaches Through Creative Tools
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with coaching innovator Marcy Nelson-Garrison of Pink Paradigm to explore the intersection of psychology, art, and coaching. Marcy shares her journey from art therapy and call-center counseling to becoming a pioneer in coaching tools and product creation. She dives into the power of creative stimulus—fr
Midwife for Your Ideas: Mindy Gibbins-Klein on Evolving Your Flagship Book
On this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave welcome book coach and thought-leadership pioneer Mindy Gibbins-Klein. A native New Yorker turned UK entrepreneur, Mindy has authored and co-authored over 15 books and built a global coaching practice with her signature “Book Midwife” approach—helping experts birth the books that showcase their expertise. She sh
Transform Your Relationship with Money: Lessons from Lisa Kalmin
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with transformational trainer and coach Lisa Kalmin—whose four-decade career spans corporate finance to pioneering transformational seminars—to explore how mindset, energy, and deep self-awareness reshape our relationship with money. Lisa shares personal stories—from earning as much as her hard-working
Integrating ADHD and Faith: Coaching Insights with Heidi Fishbein
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with certified ADHD and Christian life coach Heidi Fishbein to explore her unique journey from coaching client to coach educator. Heidi shares how a life-changing referral to an ADHD coach in 2018 set her on a path to fuse her faith with evidence-based coaching practices. Listeners gain insight into
Coaching Through the Brain: How Positive Emotional Attractors Drive Real Change
In this edition of The Coaching Edge Podcast, cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Irena O’Brien unpacks the latest research on how our brains create lasting behavior change. Drawing on Richard Boyatzis’ work, she explains why coaches (and leaders) should spend roughly two-thirds of every conversation in the default-mode network—the space of vision, imagination, and the Positive Emotional Attractor—before
Fierce Kindness: Emma-Louise Elsey’s Guide to Courageous Self-Compassion
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with Emma-Louise Elsey, founder of The Coaching Tools Company and creator of Fierce Kindness. Emma-Louise shares how her transition from corporate project manager—working for NatWest Bank and Ford Motor Company—led her to discover coaching as a career that truly values people over processes. Now with ov
The Quiet Power of Simplicity in Coaching: Wendy Buckingham’s 25-Year Journey
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Steve Jeffs sit down with coaching veteran Wendy Buckingham, whose career spans more than 25 years. Wendy shares her journey from journalist and business owner to one of Australia’s first trained life coaches, offering a compelling look into the early days of the profession and how it has evolved.Wendy speaks candidly about the
From Vision to Action: How Frankie Picasso Champions Change and Makes the Impossible Possible
In this spirited episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs, and Erwin de Grave sit down with master coach, author, social-preneur, and media trail-blazer Frankie Picasso. Branded the “Unstoppable Coach,” Frankie shares how she “rents her belief” to clients, holding their boldest visions until they can hold them themselves.Key talking points include:Why cultivating belief is the t
How Karen Cappello Empowers Coaches to Build Profitable and Purposeful Businesses
In this compelling episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with Master Certified Coach Karen Cappello to explore how coaches can turn their passion into sustainable, values-aligned businesses. Karen shares her inspiring journey from financial planning to coaching, catalyzed by a life-changing moment following 9/11.Listeners will learn how Karen grew her co
From Stage to Strategy: Simon Delaney on Coaching Through Breath, Presence, and Vulnerability
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Steve Jeffs are joined by Simon Delaney—actor-turned-coach and a key figure at RADA Business. Simon shares how his journey from theatre to coaching helped him uncover the transformative power of performance, presence, and, above all, breath.He dives deep into the idea that everyone is, in some sense, already an actor—constantly
How Joy Bufalini Built a Scalable Coaching Business by Simplifying Everything
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Joy Bufalini, the creator of Simplify to Multiply®. With co-hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave, Joy shares how her background as a math teacher, the challenges of raising a child with special needs, and her deep love for strategy and simplicity fueled her transformation into a top-tier business coa
Melanie Benson on Standing Out & Amplifying Your Coaching Authority
In this compelling episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with Melanie Benson, long-time coach, podcast host, and creator of the Authority Accelerator and Ripple Makers Mastermind. Known as an “Authority Amplifier,” Melanie shares how coaches and experts can break free from being the “best-kept secret” by mastering their messaging, owning their unique val
Blending Humanity with Technology: Garry Schleifer on Coaching’s Future and the Rise of AI
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Erwin de Grave and Steve Jeffs welcome Garry Schleifer, publisher of choice, the magazine of professional coaching, entrepreneur, and long-time advocate for the coaching profession. Garry brings over two decades of coaching experience to the table, sharing candid insights about the evolution of coaching, the role of technology, and how AI is s
Lynda Monk on the Healing Power of Journaling
In this inspiring episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Lynda Monk—coach, writer, and Director of the International Association for Journal Writing—joins Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave to explore the transformational potential of journaling. Drawing from over 25 years of experience in coaching, social work, and burnout prevention, Lynda shares how journaling evolved from a personal self-care habit
Danny Iny on Entrepreneurship, Coaching, and Mastering Success
In this thought-provoking episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with celebrated entrepreneur and educator Danny Iny. Danny shares his remarkable journey from high school dropout to leading expert helping coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs monetize their expertise. He dives deep into the mindset shifts necessary for entrepreneurial success, hig
From Executive to Empowerer: How Ann Farrell Helps Coaches and Leaders Thrive
In this insightful episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Steve Jeffs sit down with veteran corporate coach Ann Farrell to explore the transformational power of coaching within organizations. With over 48 years of experience, Ann brings a rare blend of executive insight and systemic coaching wisdom, focusing on how leaders at all levels can foster impactful, human-centric w
Cindy Schulson on Building Trust Through "Marketing with Heart"
In this insightful episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Steve Jeffs sit down with Cindy Schulson, founder of Marketing From Within, to explore how coaches can break through the noise and build lasting client relationships in an oversaturated market. Cindy shares her deeply human approach to marketing—what she calls "Marketing with Heart instead of Hype"—and reveals the ri
Supriya Sahai on Authentic Coaching & Building a Business with Heart
In this powerful episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with Supriya Sahai, an executive and career transition coach with a rich background in learning and development. Supriya shares how she’s cultivated a thriving coaching practice and business, serving executives—especially in family-owned businesses—across Dubai and Hong Kong.What sets Supriya apart
Jennifer Britton on Group Coaching, Leadership & the Future of Work
In this compelling episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Steve Jeffs sit down with Jennifer Britton — internationally recognized coach, author, and thought leader in group and team coaching. From her early days leading international teams via long-range radio to writing the world’s first book on group coaching, Jennifer shares her inspiring journey and lessons learned over
Reconnecting with Authentic Leadership: A Conversation with Amal Saymeh
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave welcome leadership coach Amal Saymeh for an insightful conversation on coaching, authenticity, and personal leadership. Amal shares her unique coaching philosophy, centered on the Arabic concept of Fitra—returning to one's innate state and full potential. She discusses her transition from chemistry to coaching, the
Martin Rüegg on Leadership, Team Coaching & Transformation
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