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In this episode of The Making of a Coach, host Tobi from metaFox sits down with leadership expert Pam Ross to explore her journey from hospitality and retail operations into the world of coaching and leadership development. Pam shares the pivotal moments that shaped her approach to work, from early lessons in guest experience to redefining organizational leadership.
Chapters & Timeline:
[00:00:00] - Introduction
[00:01:18] - Understanding the Typical Client
[00:03:22] - The A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Framework
[00:04:59] - Balancing Accountability & Empowerment
[00:06:48] - Leadership Development Program Overview
[00:07:42] - Pam’s Journey: From Hospitality to Coaching
[00:10:44] - Lessons from the Restaurant Industry
[00:14:39] - The Importance of Clear Feedback
[00:18:25] - Defining Moments & Personal Challenges
[00:26:33] - Finding Purpose in Leadership Coaching
[00:30:00] - Becoming a Facilitator, Not Just a Trainer
[00:32:39] - Starting a Coaching Business
[00:36:00] - Speaking Gigs & Word-of-Mouth Marketing
[00:43:35] - Finding Your Networking Sweet Spot
[00:48:10] - Transitioning from Freelancer to Business Owner
[00:52:00] - Final Thoughts & Advice for Coaches
Resources and Links
Connect with Pam Ross: https://bluerebel.getlearnworlds.com/home
Free Culture of Feedback Micro-Course: https://bluerebel.getlearnworlds.com/course/feedbackmicro
metaFox Coaching Tools: https://metafox.eu/
Get your Free Coaching Tools Handbook - https://metafox.eu/products/coaching-tools-pdf
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In this episode, Tobi talks with Witali & Kamil, founders of WalkAboutYou, an outdoor coaching collective that helps teams connect, reflect, and grow in nature.
They share how they transitioned from startup founders to outdoor coaches, how they design walk-and-talk coaching experiences, and how they acquire paying customers through a pay-it-forward pricing strategy.
Chapters
[00:00:00] Introduction to the Podcast and Guests
[00:02:00] WalkAboutYou Program Experience
[00:09:00] Picture Exercise: Describing Your Journey
[00:13:00] Witali's Entrepreneurial Journey
[00:14:00] Witali's Entrepreneurial Path
[00:18:00] Kamil's Entrepreneurial Journey
[00:25:00] The Birth of WalkAboutYou
[00:29:00] First Steps of WalkAboutYou
[00:35:00] Navigating Challenges and Growth
[00:40:00] Transition to Business Clients
[00:45:00] The Power of Word of Mouth
[00:50:00] Creating Business Offerings
[00:55:00] Personalized Client Engagement
[01:00:00] Pricing and Packaging Services
[01:05:00] The Importance of Longer Retreats
[01:08:00] Conclusion and Closing Chapter
Important Links
WalkAboutYou website: https://walkaboutyou.org/
Kamil's website: https://kamilbarbarski.com/
Witali's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/witali/
Inner Development Goals website: https://innerdevelopmentgoals.org/
metaFox Coaching Tools: https://metafox.eu/
Get our free Coaching Tools Handbook: https://metafox.eu/products/coaching-tools-pdf
Resources:
Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace) by Chang-Meng Tan
Running Lean by Ash Maurya
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In this episode of The Making of a Coach, Tobi talks with Nami, founder of HappyTeams and an expert group facilitator. Nami shares her journey from studying politics at LSE to running international retreats focused on team dynamics, conflict resolution, and leadership. With experience across Japan, Laos, the US, and Indonesia, she offers insights on bridging silos, cultural sensitivity, and the distinction between facilitation and coaching. Tune in to learn how Nami helps global teams build connection and collaboration through purposeful retreats and innovative tools.
Chapters00:00 Introduction and Initial Struggles
00:32 Nami Ishihara's Journey
04:34 Cultural Insights and Personal Growth
08:32 Discovering Facilitation
38:31 Understanding Belbin Team Roles
43:33 The Belbin Workshop Experience
47:37 Applying Belbin Insights in Real Life
56:38 Navigating the Business of Coaching
Links:
Nami's website: https://www.happyteams1.com/about
Nami on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nami73ishihara/
The metaFox Coaching Tools Handbook: https://metafox.eu/products/coaching-tools-pdf
Learn more about the IAF - https://www.iaf-world.org/site/professional/cpf
Learn more about the Belbin Team Roles - https://www.belbin.com/
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In this episode of 'The Making of a Coach', Tobi, co-founder of metaFox Coaching Tools, sits down with Hélène Feuillat, a leadership coach based in Brussels. Hélène shares her journey of transitioning into coaching, driven by her experience as a working mother facing confidence challenges. They discuss the importance of having a niche, the role of multicultural experience in coaching, and the impact of major personality tools like MBTI. Hélène emphasizes the value of experience, partnership, and continued professional development while offering practical advice for new coaches. The episode highlights the themes of curiosity, resilience, and the collaborative nature of coaching, aimed to inspire and guide aspiring coaches.
Chapters
03:18 Multicultural Influences
05:02 Early Career Adventures
08:30 Transition to Coaching
10:01 Inspiration for "Back to Business"
11:55 Toyota
15:37 Starting Back to Business
24:35 Challenges and Early Successes
34:59 Growth and Corporate Training
40:00 Impact of the Pandemic on Coaching
40:57 Advice for New Coaches
42:24 Importance of Added Value and Credibility
43:07 Choosing the Right Environment
45:19 The Journey with MBTI
46:30 Using Various Tools in Coaching
53:32 Cost Considerations for Clients
54:40 Effective Use of MBTI
01:05:58 Exploring Other Models
01:06:44 Starting with MBTI Certification
01:08:47 Final Thoughts on Coaching
Links:
Hélène's website: https://helenefeuillat.com
Hélène on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/withhelenefeuillat/
The metaFox Coaching Tools Handbook: https://metaFox.eu/handbook
Learn about MBTI Personality Types: https://www.themyersbriggs.com/
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In the first episode of 'The Making of a Coach', host Tobi Weghorn interviews Marcel Häbold, tracing his journey from an HR business partner to a coach specializing in assessment and development centers. Marcel shares his career evolution, starting as a media apprentice with aspirations of becoming a radio moderator to facing challenges at Amazon, which catalyzed his shift into coaching. The episode delves into the intricacies of assessment and development centers, offering a behind-the-scenes look at Marcel's work, including role plays and reflective exercises. With insightful anecdotes and practical advice, this episode highlights the transformative power of leadership development centers and Marcel's ultimate vision of leading leadership retreats in the Arctic Circle.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Marcel Häbold's Journey 01:53 Early Career and HR Business Partner Roles 02:46 Marcel's Aurora Experience 04:04 Career Background and HR Journey 09:31 Transition to Amazon 09:31 Challenges and Transformation at Amazon 16:11 Defining Moments and Career Shift 18:50 Becoming a Coach and Consultant 20:08 Becoming a Coach 46:13 Starting a Business While Employed 50:02 Current Business Focus: Assessment and Development Centers 50:02 Understanding Assessment and Development Centers 56:53 Role Play and Behavioral Insights 01:14:59 Development Centers vs. Assessment Centers 01:18:17 Partnering and Financials in Freelance ConsultingLinks mentioned on this episode:
Get the metaFox Coaching Tools Handbook: https://metaFox.eu/handbook Connect with Marcel on https://friluftslove.de or https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-h%C3%A4bold-aa1326153/ Marcel's former employer, aTrain: https://atrain.com/ Marcel's partner, Profil M: https://profil-m.de/
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Trailer: The 'Making of a Coach' Podcast in a nutshell.
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