PRIME SPACE

What does it truly mean to be an “expert” coach? In this reflective season finale of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC , explores a profound moment from his recent conversation with Ann Fogolin, MCC — a moment that opens the door to one of the deepest paradoxes in coaching: the more we grow, the more aware we become of how much we do not know. Drawing from the foundational coaching tenets taught at...

In this heartfelt episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC , explores one of the most overlooked realities of the coaching profession: isolation. Behind the meaningful conversations, transformational moments, and professional growth, many coaches quietly navigate their practices in isolation. After the energy and connection of coach training programs fade, coaches often find themselves building...

What does it mean to move a profession forward without losing its essence? In this episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC , is joined by Ann Fogolin, MCC , for a thoughtful exploration of where coaching is heading and what may be at stake along the way. Drawing on decades of experience in coaching, mentor coaching, and assessment, they reflect on key inflection points in the profession, inclu...

What if the key to transformation isn’t changing our thoughts—but changing how we think? In this episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC , is joined by Aaron Listhaus, ACC , for a thoughtful conversation exploring the distinction between individual thoughts and the patterns of thinking that shape them. Together, they explore how clients often become trapped not by what they think, but by how t...

There are some changes coming to the ICF Certification process. What does that mean to you? What does it say about coach training and development? Beginning January 1, 2027, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) will eliminate performance recordings for ACC and PCC portfolio applications. In their place? A more robust, relationship-based, and developmental approach centered on mentor coachin...

Empathy is often named as a core coaching skill. And yet… its depth continues to unfold the more we practice. In this episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC , moves beyond definitions and into the nuanced terrain where coaching excellence lives. While empathy is often cited as a foundational competency (ICF Core Competency 4.4), its definition remains vague, even among experienced coaches. Dr...

In this episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC , is joined by executive coach, supervisor, and abstract artist Cecilia McKay, PCC , for a conversation that extends beyond language into the realms of perception, intuition, and creation. Together, they explore coaching as an art form—where presence replaces performance, and where the unexpected becomes an invitation rather than a disruption. Ce...

What else is there about cultivating trust and safety? In this episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC , explores the role of partnership in the International Coaching Federation competency "Cultivates Trust and Safety." The conversation turns toward a question that often remains implicit in coaching practice: Who holds responsibility for trust and safety in the coaching relationship...

The most important shift isn't easy... In this episode of PRIME SPACE: Advanced Conversations in Coaching, Elias Scultori, MCC , explores what may be the hardest—and most essential—skill in coaching: the capacity to set aside our own perspective and truly step into our client’s world. Drawing on a powerful personal experience visiting the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal in Mexico, Elias invites c...

Is ICF Coaching real coaching? In this episode of PRIME SPACE: Advanced Conversations in Coaching, Elias Scultori, MCC, explores a common tension in professional coaching today: the "rules" of coaching and the reality of our practices. Many coaches feel overwhelmed by the structure of professional coaching—session agreements, open questions, avoiding advice, demonstrating competencies, p...

In this thought-provoking solo episode of PRIME SPACE, host Elias Scultori, MCC , explores how the human brain processes information, and why our natural tendency to label and categorize the world can quietly interfere with powerful coaching. Scientists estimate that the brain processes around 11 million bits of information per second, yet we can consciously hold only 40–50 bits at a time. To cope...

What if listening in coaching isn’t just a skill… but a system? In this episode of PRIME SPACE, host Elias Scultori, MCC , explores the multidimensional nature of listening in professional coaching. While most coach training programs introduce listening as the first skill, Elias shares why at PRIME Coaching Academy it comes later—after covering coaching mindset, distinctions, and even framework. W...

What does *partnership* really mean in coaching? In this episode of PRIME SPACE , Elias Scultori, MCC explores one of the most foundational ideas in coaching – the assumption of equal partnership between coach and client. Using the official ICF definition of coaching as a starting point, this episode challenges a core belief in our profession: Is coaching truly a meeting of equals? Elias unpacks:...

Across the coaching industry, there is an increasing emphasis on being evidence-based. And it matters. A lot. In this solo episode of PRIME SPACE, host Elias Scultori, MCC explores why evidence-based coaching is a vital foundation for the credibility and sustainability of our profession. From there, the conversation opens into what evidence makes possible—how strong research and standards create t...

What does it take to remain steady when everything around us feels uncertain, loud, or chaotic? In this powerful episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC , sits down with Patricia Risch, MCC , a coach, edgewalker, and global citizen, to explore the lived experience and coaching implications of moving from chaos to coherence. Drawing from her time living through geopolitical crises in Pakistan a...

In this solo episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC , invites coaches to rethink one of coaching’s most essential tools: **questions**. How can we enhance the dimension and range of our coaching questions? Elias explores how questions shape awareness, expand perspective, and unlock client potential. He introduces a clear, practical distinction between questions that explore the present (“what...

What does it actually look like to build a successful coaching practice grounded in a true coaching mindset—not theory, not ideals, but real, day-to-day application? In this PRIME SPACE episode, Elias Scultori, MCC , is joined by master coach Amy Donovan, MCC , to answer the question many coaches quietly struggle with: How do we do this? How do we stay aligned with the coaching mindset when client...

What does it *really* take to build a sustainable, ethical, and successful coaching practice? In this powerful episode of PRIME SPACE, host Elias Scultori, MCC , sits down with executive coach and HR consultant Michelle Tajudeen, PCC , Managing Director of MetaCC Incorporated, to explore one of the most challenging and defining moments in a coach’s journey: having the courage to say no. Michelle s...

Let’s get real about coaching in the real world. In this episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC , tackles a common tension coaches face: the gap between the coaching mindset we’re trained in and the results-driven reality our clients demand. “Clients want results—and they want them fast.” But does that mean coaching doesn’t work in high-pressure, executive, organizational environments? Buildi...

In the Season Four premiere of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC , explores one of the most essential and misunderstood foundations of professional coaching: the coaching mindset. With the evolution of the ICF Core Competencies, coaches around the world continue to ask: What does it really mean to embody a coaching mindset? In this solo episode, Elias offers a clear, experience-based perspective th...

Sometimes the most powerful coaching lesson comes from the person who never called themselves a coach. In this deeply candid and vulnerable season finale, host Elias Scultori, MCC , opens his heart and invites listeners into a meaningful moment with his mother — a lesson that shaped his coaching, his leadership, and his very understanding of presence and excellence. In My Mother’s Legacy , Elias r...

What happens when an internal corporate coach with a decade of experience steps away from a secure leadership role to open an independent practice—named It’s Not About the Name ? In this inspiring conversation, Ali Cengiz, ACC , joins Elias Scultori, MCC , to explore the courage, clarity, and deep humanity behind becoming a coach who leads from the inside out. Ali shares what it truly means to cen...

When everything feels like it’s shifting beneath our feet, who do you choose to become? In this powerful episode of PRIME SPACE, the official podcast of PRIME Coaching Academy , host Elias Scultori, MCC , sits down with his fellow Academy’s co-founder, Amy Ruppert, MCC , to explore her thought-provoking article “The World Is Reassessing—What’s Your Role Going to Be?” Together, they unpack the acce...

What does it mean to be a coach, not just do coaching? In this inspiring episode of PRIME SPACE , host Elias Scultori, MCC , sits down with Travis Gislason, ACC —Director of Field Coaching and Development at Breakthru Beverage Group—to explore how coaching principles show up in leadership, parenting, teamwork, and self-development. From applying a coaching mindset at home to leading teams in corpo...

In this *Culture in Coaching* episode, Elias Scultori, MCC talks with Rachel Vandenberg , executive coach and founder of Accelerate Women Leaders in Travel , about what it means to coach women through the lens of identity, context, and community. Together, they explore belonging, agency, and how cultural awareness deepens every coaching relationship. Chapters 01:10 - The Many Facets of a Leader —...