Coaching to Flourish

Welcome to the CTEDU Research Interview Series! We recently had the special opportunity to sit down with Amie Gordon, PhD, an assistant professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan and director of The Well-being, Health, and Interpersonal Relationships Lab. Research in her lab focuses on the interplay between the social cognition, emotions, and biology that shape our closest relationships...

Join hosts Raj Anderson and John Andrew Williams for part two of a real coaching session centered on professional development. This is the second half of the session where Coach John, MCC, and client Charlene continue the conversation and explore career dilemmas, personal strengths, and the art of decision-making. Tune in to witness this deep coaching session, and commentary from John and Raj! Pre...

Join hosts Raj Anderson and John Andrew Williams as they dive into a real coaching session centered on professional development. Our client grapples with the decision of whether to continue with a temporary promotion or pursue her evolving priorities. Coach John, MCC, and client Charlene explore the significance of choices, the role of emotional intelligence in leadership, and the power of self-tr...

Join Raj Anderson and John Andrew Williams in this special 100th episode of the podcast! Reflecting on their growth journey, they share insights, lessons, and the importance of consistency in reaching this milestone. This also brings about an exciting new direction for the podcast: coaching demos with live feedback and discussion! Learn about our podcast changes, the importance of demos, and disco...

Join hosts Raj Anderson, MCC, and John Andrew Williams, MCC as they delve into the intricacies of team coaching and the business aspects associated with this evolving field. We discuss the subtle yet significant differences between team and group coaching, and unravel the empowering dynamics that make coaching effective on a larger scale. Don't miss the discussion on building confidence, handl...

Join host Raj Anderson, MCC, and CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams, MCC, for a discussion of New Year’s Resolutions from a coaching perspective. They explore how experimentation and flexibility are key components to resolution design, how ‘progressive resolutions’ allow for adaptation and growth, and other approaches for positive change in the new year. Join us for this journey into practical wis...

Join host Raj Anderson and CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams as they discuss coaching insights around building grace, discovering values, and the profound philosophy of Aloha. Discover how clarifying values plays a pivotal role in coaching, and how we can build grace and trust for ourselves and our clients on the coaching journey. Tune in for this enlightening discussion of self-reflection and ex...

On this episode of Coaching to Flourish, host Raj Anderson and CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams take a deep dive into the realms of abundance, scarcity, and the entrepreneur's journey of leaning into your larger mission. Drawing inspiration from Lynne Twist's insights on the Soul of Money, the discussion highlights the transformative power of shifting focus from external challenges to in...

In this episode of Coaching to Flourish, host Raj Anderson and CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams focus on client’s learning and the shift from solution hunting to insight hunting. They explore the importance of understanding clients' motivations at a deep level, the impact of education on coaching principles, and what we as coaches learn about ourselves in the process. Join us for these layer...

In Coaching to Flourish #094, host Raj Anderson and CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams address a listener question about the delicate balance of providing advice as a coach, exploring the nuances of client expectations, how and why to offer advice, and the transformative power of maintaining a curiosity-driven environment. Whether a new or seasoned coach, this conversation will help you deepen you...

In Coaching to Flourish #093, host Raj Anderson along with CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams dive into the essential practice of designing an alliance for successful coaching partnerships. They discuss how this approach can foster effective communication and growth in various aspects of life, how it creates more fulfilling and productive coaching sessions, and important tips for new coaches. Join...

In Coaching to Flourish episode #092, Raj and John delve into the world of coaching tools! They discuss how these structured processes help clients, the significance of creating immersive coaching experiences, and the value of selecting the right tool for individual clients. Raj and John also share their favorite coaching tools, and other insights on transformative growth. Join us for this special...

In Coaching to Flourish #091, host Raj Anderson and guest John Andrew Williams explore all things vision! They highlight the value of vision recordings, and discuss the power of a clear vision as an evolving tool for motivation and goal achievement. John also takes us through the practice of "gratitude reps" as a powerful type of mind-body visualization exercise. Don’t miss this experien...

In Coaching to Flourish #090, host Raj Anderson and guest John Andrew Williams unravel the powerful impact of assumptions on our perspectives, actions, and beliefs. Through exploring the importance of remaining curious, choosing empowering assumptions, and the transformative potential of adopting a growth mindset, this insightful conversation offers many insights for coaches and clients alike! Pre...

In Coaching to Flourish #089, host Raj Anderson and guest John Andrew Williams continue to explore aspects of our relationships with money: Money as a personal narrative, money as a tool for providing gifts to others, and money as a personal inquiry for new coaches and entrepreneurs. Join us to explore your own relationship with money and gain new coaching insights! Prefer to watch or read this ep...

In Coaching to Flourish #088, guest host John Andrew Williams brings us on an exploration of the book ‘The Soul of Money’ by Lynne Twist. This book provides a lens through which to investigate our assumptions, the role that money plays in our life, and money’s relationship to broader life narratives. Join us for this lively book club discussion! Prefer to watch or read this episode? Find everythin...

In Coaching to Flourish #087, CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams brings us a special episode about the book ‘Algorithms to Live By,’ by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths, an exploration of how algorithms apply to the human mind and everyday decision-making. John discusses his top 5 insights from the book, and how each of them apply in a coaching setting. Join us for this illuminating episode! Pref...

In Coaching to Flourish #086, host Raj Anderson and guest John Andrew Willaims go back to coaching basics. They investigate the framework of coaching sessions, the value of structure, and overcoming the awkwardness of setting an agenda. They also discuss the inspiring theory of the intentionality of life goals being the guiding light for personal and professional development. Join us for this rich...

In this workshop replay, Coach Ellen Gilbert will walk you through how to partner with the client to map and shift their nervous system.  The nervous system informs so much of our experience in the present moment, and when paired with powerful questioning can bring greater insight and transformation for the client. Combining polyvagal theory, fascia training, and self-touch techniques, Ellen will...

In Coaching to Flourish #085, host Raj Anderson with guest John Andrew Williams delve into the transformative journey of self-discovery and growth through coaching assessment tools, the nuance of mindset, and the potential for manifestation. They also discuss the correlations between self-theory and mindset, and nurturing curiosity and congruence for personal development. Join us for this insightf...

In Coaching to Flourish #084, host Raj Anderson is joined by our guest Brittany MacDonald, Master Coach and CTEDU Coach Trainer. They discuss many aspects of group coaching, including how it’s different from one-on-one coaching, how and why to transition into this niche, and ways that our skills as coaches are stretched differently in the group coaching environment. Prefer to watch or read this ep...

Welcome to Coaching to Flourish! This week we're bringing you a special workshop replay of 'Identifying the Inner Critic', hosted by Tesha Crockett-Gibson. In this coach-led workshop, we use strategies to help understand, combat, and even befriend that inner critic. Tesha provides tools and resources to help identify your “inner critic,” overcome unhealthy self-talk, and improve mental...

In Coaching to Flourish #082, host Raj Anderson and CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams discuss the role that emotions play in coaching - how to use emotions as fuel, differences between coaching and counseling, and practical insights for different types of clients. Powerful question takeaway: What is my unintended impact on others when I show up in a certain way?  Prefer to watch or read this epis...

In Coaching to Flourish #081, our host Raj Anderson is joined by CTEDU founder John Andrew Williams to discuss a major trend in coaching, the great interest and potential available within Health and Wellness Coaching. They explore what it means to be a credentialed coach, profound shifts from experiences as clients, and advice for those interested in becoming a Health & Wellness Coach. Prefer...

We're off this week for 4th of July, so we're bringing you a special release: the workshop replay of 'Coaching Educators to Thrive: The Power of Ikigai.' In this coach-led CTEDU Workshop, coaches Meghan Raftery and LouAnne Metzger explore the ways that educators can benefit from coaching, and how we can better support educators through the power of Ikigai. The Japanese concept of I...