Coaching Magic

Welcome to another very special episode of the Coaching Magic podcast, the Tunnel of Slowing Down. In this meditation-style exercise, you're invited to take a deep breath and reflect on a moment that didn't quite sit right with you. You're invited to grab onto that unraveling thread and pull apart that moment. What will you notice? What can you glean? Where is there an opportunity f...

In this episode of Coaching Magic, Jill Young sits down with EOS Implementer Caroline Moluf for a conversation that weaves together drive, impact, gratitude, and the power of living what you coach. At the center of it all is a reframe Caroline has discovered: life doesn’t get in the way—life is the way. Jill and Caroline explore how our lived experiences become the curriculum for both our growth a...

This episode offers a real-time look at what happens after “baby coach” beginnings—when experience, self-trust, and identity start to click into place. Jill Young sits down with EOS Implementer Tricia Drake to explore her two-year evolution as a coach, from early uncertainty to grounded confidence. Together, they unpack the powerful distinction between what is normal (shared human experience) and...

Jill Young sits down with her friend Sophia Qadri, a registered herbalist and Reiki master, for a rich conversation about coaching, healing, and the power of energy exchange. Together they explore how plants can support us as human beings, how coaches can think about themselves as healers, and why replenishing energy matters just as much as giving it. Three Takeaways: 1. Coaching is an energy exch...

In this conversation, Jill Young talks with Jennifer Deroin about how EOS becomes more than a work framework—it becomes a way of life. Together, they explore long-term thinking, manifestation, gratitude, and the tension between creating a future vision and staying present in the moment. Jennifer also shares how her personal and professional worlds have blended over time, and how that blend has sha...

In this episode of Hunch for Lunch, Jess Stavem and Jill Young explore the art of building an intentional coaching session while also honoring the “agenda-less” spirit of Coaching Magic. Jill explains how strong coaching preparation begins well before the session starts, but the goal is not to control the conversation — it’s to create the conditions for insight, flow, and transformation. Learn mor...

Jill Young sits down with longtime friend and coach Mari Tautimes for a candid conversation about deep listening, personal growth, and what it really means to trust yourself—both in coaching and in life. Three Takeaways: 1. Great coaching is quieter than you think As confidence grows, the need to “perform” or provide answers fades. Powerful coaching comes from listening deeply, asking thoughtful q...

In this episode of Coaching Magic with Jill and Becky Fromkes , Jill and Becky explore what it really means to coach the human in front of you. Becky shares how her favorite part of coaching is creating enough safety for people to be fully themselves, especially in hard conversations where fear, judgment, or conflict can make honesty feel risky. The conversation moves into the deeper motivation be...

In this episode, Jill Young and executive coach and author Kathy Sullivan dive into the power of coaching tools—from validated assessments to simple visuals like a life wheel—and how they help clients see themselves more clearly and create intentional change. They explore the balance between using established instruments such as DISC, CliftonStrengths, and emotional intelligence assessments, and t...

In this episode of Coaching Magic, J!ll Young welcomes creative mischief-maker and co-creator of Sweet Ass Affirmations, Heath Armstrong of Rage Create. Together they explore how intuition, synchronicity, humor, and heart-led action can transform not only our lives, but also our coaching. From seeing the number 22 as a lifelong roadmap to leaving a construction career and building a thriving creat...

In this powerful and honest conversation, Jill welcomes Dr. Aimie—physician, trauma expert, and author of the best selling book, The Biology of Trauma —to explore what trauma really means for coaches. Whether we call it trauma, overwhelm, or stuckness, every human nervous system carries past experiences into the present moment. Which means coaches are always working with trauma—because we’re alway...

In this fun little bonus “Hunch for Lunch” episode, Jess and Jill dive into a core skill that elevates both coaching and personal growth: the ability to extract value from lived experience. Rather than rushing from one event to the next, they explore how intentional reflection turns ordinary moments into powerful sources of learning, clarity, and forward momentum. Jess and Jill discuss the deeply...

In this powerful and grounding conversation, J!ll Young and Jen Couldrey explore the shift from performing life to participating in it. Moving beyond the pressure to appear successful, polished, or “put together,” Jen invites listeners to embrace the full spectrum of the human experience — messy, meaningful, joyful, and challenging all at once. She dismantles the myth that there is a point where w...

In this candid and deeply relatable conversation, Jill Young sits down with fellow coach and EOS Implementer Kristin Donahue to unpack a question many coaches quietly carry: What if I don’t really have a “thing”? What began as Kristin hesitating to accept a podcast invitation turns into an honest exploration of comparison, self-doubt, and the pressure to be uniquely branded in a crowded world. Tog...

In this episode, Jill is joined by career coach Shannon Bowen for a rich conversation about what it really takes to move through change—not just professionally, but personally. Together, they explore the distinction between transition and transformation . A transition might look like a job search, a new role, or a career pivot. Transformation, however, is the deeper internal shift that asks us to...

What if love wasn’t a side note in our work… but the center of it? In this episode of the Coaching Magic podcast, Andrea Nunes Jones and I step into a rich, reflective conversation about love, devotion, and the creative energy that lives at the heart of coaching—and life. We explore what becomes possible when we slow down, stay present, and allow connection to lead. Together, we talk about the pow...

What if coaching invited a little more movement… and a lot more YES? In this episode of the Coaching Magic podcast, Sue Hawkes and I explore the surprising and powerful ways music, dance, and movement can shift energy, deepen connection, and open new pathways in coaching. We talk about what happens when we let ourselves move—physically and metaphorically—and how saying yes to unexpected experience...

In the fast-paced world of coaching, it’s easy to overlook the importance of rest. Join us as we walk through the Tunnel of slowing down... a transformative meditation/visualization designed to help coaches reconnect with their inner magic. P.S. Remember, you are magic!

What if the most powerful thing a coach can do… is stay coachable? In this rich and energizing conversation, J!ll Young sits down with the Godfather of coaching, Steve Chandler to explore what happens when coaching moves from something we know into something we live . Together, they unpack why humor is far more than a personality trait; it’s the doorway to presence, truth, and transformation. Stev...

What if the thing you’re most afraid of is also a portal to finding your voice? In this episode of the Coaching Magic podcast, Jill sist down with Deirdre Van Nest for a powerful conversation about fear, storytelling, and what it really takes to step into visibility. Deirdre shares her journey from being deeply afraid of public speaking to becoming a confident, sought-after speaking coach—and alon...

What if our feelings didn't need to be fixed or solved, but simply needed to be felt? In this episode of the Coaching Magic podcast, Gabby and I sink into a deeply human conversation about emotional presence, vulnerability, and the value of feeling your feelings as a coach (Major shoutout to our dear friend, Sara B. Stern for giving us the words and space to do this!). We explore what it look...

In this very special episode of the Coaching Magic podcast, Jess Stavem and J!ll Young explore the nuances of intuition, how it differs from anxiety, and the importance of recognizing these feelings in coaching and as humans. Jill shares practical exercises to hone one's intuition and the significance of gathering evidence from past experiences to enhance self-awareness. This hunch lunch emph...

What happens when curiosity leads, learning stays heart-centered, and coaching gets a little lighter? In this episode of the Coaching Magic podcast, Jill is joined by Brandon Blell for a curious, joy-filled conversation about what it really means to be present as a coach. They explore how learning becomes more powerful when it’s grounded in service, how language shapes connection, and why noticing...

In this episode of The Coaching Magic Podcast , J!ll Young and Casey Brown dive straight into the heart of a topic that makes so many of us squirm: money. Every single one of us has a money story. Some of those stories empower us. Some quietly limit us. And most of the time, we don’t even realize they’re running the show. J!ll and Casey unpack how those hidden beliefs shape our pricing, our confid...

In this squeaky clean conversation, Jill sits down with functional medicine coach Jennifer Gilman to explore what it really means to take ownership of your wellbeing, throughout every season. Together, they dive into the transformative moment when a client stops outsourcing to “experts” and starts stepping into their own authority. This episode is an invitation to slow down, think about your think...