Gary Nowak

Coffee House Coaching

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Coffee House Coaching is an Executive Coaching podcast where I speak with fellow Executive Coaches about their practice, their process and how they help their clients. I also speak with individuals impacted by coaching and how it has improved their lives. My goal is to shine some light on the wonderful world of Executive Coaching and explain what it is and how it works. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, relax, and enjoy my conversations about Executive Coaching.

Author

Gary Nowak

Category

Business

Latest episode

Feb 19, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 34 Julie Hess - Sustainable change / Coach Supervision / "It's not what lights me up anymore" 26.01.2023

Some Highlights Being a great strategic consultant early Coaching found Julie, not the other way around Coaching is all about sustainable change The best leaders are coaches Talking about great leaders "It's not what lights me up anymore" Writing letters of apology to your early clients Coach Supervision - can't imagine coaching without it Managing your energy in a coaching ses...

Ep 33 Laura Daley - Amplifying voices / Coaching an honor and privilege / Dance Party 19.01.2023

Highlights: Well people see their potential Seeing people change and shift Amplifying peoples voices Tells clients if you don't think we can have fun together this might not be the right relationship Meaningful connections Having clients as friends Shortening sessions when necessary Preparing for client calls Epiphany is a big word Love being wrong with clients Reflective statements Coaching...

Ep 32 Thom Wright - Unconventional path to coaching / Managing ADHD / The Ripple / Hacky Sacking 15.12.2022

Highlights Great story to get into coaching Being asked to be made redundant, starting point for coaching Exposure to coaching unconventionally Powerful coach training program that he fell in love with Impact of coaching on  his facilitation work Getting to work with other coaches - Fun Being intentional with being present Rippling and having an impact I'm gonna work with you someday The roug...

Ep 31 Margaret Lee - Don't probe, things emerge / Space for reflection / Pickle Jar 08.12.2022

Highlights Getting thrown into roles without support Getting coached while at Google Learning to connect the dots and observe Coaching - Space for Reflection Start with the punchline Putting a period at the end of all your thoughts Swat the fly away Seeing the contradiction Seeing the parallels When you're inside the jar you can't read the label Things emerge, don't probe Getting be...

Ep 30 Jessika Portney - Born to Coach / Client connections / How can I support you best 01.12.2022

Highlights Living in DC a passionate city International Education and development to start her career Moving into coaching isn't a linear path Coaching seemed to always be in her DNA Coaching style loving and is about positivity, warmth and some cheerleading Giving clients comfort with the "Process" Her coaching practice encompasses individual and community coaching The pre session...

Ep 29 Nancy Dewar - Don't be intimidated by your clients / Think differently / Get to the root cause 17.11.2022

Author - https://inspiringyou.ca/ Highlights from my Conversation with Nancy Wanted to transition out of her corporate job, just didn't know where the focus would be / Coaching and wanting credibility behind it / Shifting from mentoring to coaching / Finding her style and niche / Constantly learning, growing and feeling energized / Slowing down your racing mind / Don't be intimidated by...

Ep 28 Tracy Irvine - Last ditch effort / Kick off technique / Spinner for focus 10.11.2022

Highlights from my Conversation with Tracy Always seeking and searching / Coaching the last ditch effort / Her initial coach didn't come from her industry (key element to success) / Living getting coached / Kick off session with 4 key questions / Clients are smarter than we give them credit for / Managing being a workaholic personality / Coaching outlet is mindfulness / Getting "into&quo...

Ep 26 Sherry Bisaillon - Up her game / Switch out the tapes / Assessment junkie 27.10.2022

You can find Sherry here - https://sbcllc.com/ Highlights from my conversation with Sherry Wanting to Up Her Game while in her coaching career / Exposure to coaching was an epiphany / Weaving coaching into her corporate job / Changing the story and switching out those tapes / Closing the gap on reality vs intention / Being an assessment Junkie / Having a Coaching Network / Dreading your next coach...

Ep 25 Suzanne Weller - Swim in "Lake Me" / Communication is key / Sabbatical and the mirror 20.10.2022

Highlights from my conversation with Suzanne: Using coaching techniques within her own sales team with great success / Experiencing coaching then wanting to be a coach / Communication and courage / Courage to take a sabbatical and getting the mirror placed in front of her / Getting coached through the sabbatical and going through coaching certification / Take a swim in Lake Me / Core theme of coac...

Ep 24 Catie Harriss - Internal Coach / Moving Pebbles / Put client on Mute?? / The body doesn't lie 13.10.2022

Highlights from my conversation with Catie Coaching before being certified / Coaching with a goal without it coaching doesn't make sense / Internal coaching at Intuit, reinforce confidentiality / Bringing the Heat / Being a coach is a job for brave people / Paying attention to body language of your clients and yourself / Somatics - connecting with the body / Move a pebble THEN the boulder / P...

Ep 23 Kristina Liu - Sage vs Saboteur / Why am I not happier / 10 Min coaching session WOW! 06.10.2022

Book: The Inside Out Journey: An Elusive Search for Self Across Three Continents LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-liu Website: www.kristinaliu.com Facebook Page , Instagram , YouTube Channel   Book launch featured in: StreetInsider , AsiaOne Highlights from Conversation with Kristina Liu Why am I not happier / A lot of questions without answers / Taking a Dr. of Psychology to figure things o...

Ep 21 Jonathan Levine - The fuzzy front end / Somatics / Internal and external coaching / Fill the quiver 22.09.2022

  Highlights from my conversation with Jonathan Coaching to learn more about yourself / Having a somatic reaction during coaching / Finding a mentor to understand coaching a bit more / Going internal with after 8 years of external coaching / Using his coaching effectively with his corporate job / Having dual goals with his clients / The fuzzy front end of coaching / Hanging out at the edge of a cl...

Ep 20 Jackie Hodgins - Kite in the wind / Coached to Coach / "Columbo" mindset / Marathons & Ballroom dancing 15.09.2022

https://www.hodginsconsulting.com/meet-jackie Highlights from my conversation with Jackie I'm not out to run a marathon / Being the kite flying in the wind during her career / Being coached then being a coach / Being an Org Development professional and looking at the system / Constantly looking for the red thread / Be more like "Columbo" the tv series detective from the 1970's...

Ep 19 Kara Trousdale (CLIENT) - Acute situation with immediate results / Useful tools / Sabbatical / Fill your own cup 08.09.2022

Kara is the client of Adrienne Kortas (chc EP# 18) Highlights from my conversation with Kara First coaching was 6 years ago / Getting the wonderful introduction from her Mentor to Adrienne Kortas / Foundational Period - Initial time in "getting to know" each other / Useful exercise - Mapping out life's highs and lows / Tackling an acute situation instantly and showing immediate valu...

Ep 18 Adrienne Kortas - Executive Coaching value / Who do you want to become??? "Challenge Accepted"! 01.09.2022

Highlights from my WONDERFUL conversation with Adrienne Find Adrienne here - https://adrienne.kort.as/ Having to wear bright colors was drilled into her at a young age / Getting certified in coaching to fill the need that Adrienne saw in her corporate gig / Seeing the value of Executive coaching when you DON't see it / Being drawn to the tailored approach of coaching for Leadership Developmen...

Ep 17 Margaret Enloe - "Lawyers in transition" focus / Let the client figure it out / Triad coaching 24.08.2022

https://www.margaretenloe.com/ Highlights from my discussion with Margaret Getting coaching while finishing up at pwc / Encouraged to be a coach while still working / An elevator conversation / "Much more likely to be successful" if the client figures it out themselves / Perspective on giving advice / Practicing conversations / role play / It's about asking questions with the proper...

Ep 15 Luis Jimenez (Client) / Coaching is for everyone get it NOW / Better Communication 11.08.2022

Highlights Company sponsored and he jumped at the chance / Coaching is for everyone and not just business executives / Clicked with Danielle Francis from the description of her coaching / Looking into the mirror and taking on a different perspective / Starting with strategic thinking and evolving to team development / Noticed his communication level has increased across the board / Leveraging both...

Ep 14 Danielle Francis - Entrepreneurial perspective / Engineering background / When you know better . . . do better 04.08.2022

Highlights Getting into coaching from an Entrepreneurial perspective and Overcoming some downfalls / Experiencing the power of coaching / Clients love Danielle's Engineering background / Coaching connects to the human side / Lead Authentically works with clients / Be yourself and still get what you want / How she helps clients and her style, great stuff / "running through your head"...

Ep 13 Sarah Johns (Client) - Toxic job / Coaching Value / Don't "Should" yourself 28.07.2022

Highlights Being in a toxic situation and struggling to get out / Completing a "Value" Exercise that was extremely helpful / Coaching got a little bit uncomfortable / Wanting to leave her job and wanting to control all elements of leaving / Coaching helped Sarah get to a place she had struggled to get to for years / Working together to reframe her goals and define a meaningful career tra...

Ep 12 Carrie Gormley - Starting over / Coaching is about marinating sometimes / Standing behind the leader now 21.07.2022

Highlights Never planned to be an Executive Coach / Abrupt ending and had to Re-think a new role in the world / LOVED to hold people up and informal coaching / Being a woman in an industry of the Boy's Club / Figuring out how coaching fit into her life / Finding a coach to help "vocalize" her thoughts / Changing her identity and starting over / Workaholic background and fitting into...

Ep 11 Victoria Shiroma Wilson - Author / Assessing "Fit" / Managing 1,500 Executives and 200 Coaches 14.07.2022

You can find Victoria here - http://www.exceptionalfutures.com/ Highlights The Salt Lake city bookstore epiphany / What made people tick / No marriage and family therapist, career counseling emphasis was the focus / Coaching the whole person / Advice on group coaching, start with the most challenging group first / Coaching during the Global financial crisis / Global job 1,500 Executives and 200 co...

Ep 10 Nada Ahmed (Client) - Rita Hausken Client / Feeling Stuck / Great reframing 07.07.2022

Highlights Found Rita on Linked In based on her tag line of "I help successful women professionals in male dominated industries" Feeling stuck in her career  Had mentors and curious about coaching Results   Increased awareness  Limited beliefs  What narrative do you tell yourself  Language you use Be that person that you want to be Great use of reframing Great impact story for other area...

EP 9 Rita Hausken - Coaching women in a masculine world / Genius zone / Need vs Want / Heartfelt son story 30.06.2022

Highlights 2003 coaching started when her son lost his ability to speak Started with using coaching in her career not AS a Coach directly Asking questions to her customers to gain loyalty In a team meeting asking "What else, what else, what else . . " Teaching clients to be able to coach their own team Creating space to allowing people to think Let all thoughts come out to open up for si...

Ep 8 Matt Booth - Impact / "Fluffy" Emails / Unbiased listening 23.06.2022

Highlights Understanding the impact of coaching Directing less and asking more Having the power CFO example on softening communication skills The "fluffy" email and seeing progress Watching the mindset shift Building trust Courage to gently challenge your clients Listening in an unbiased way The unexpected benefits of couching outside of a coaching session Helping others to be their best

Ep 7 Devina Williams (Client) - Goals take time / Who do you want to "be" / Coach not just for Executives / 16.06.2022

Highlights Coaching vs therapy vs mentoring Coaching is all about growth Mentoring is all about guidance Coaching is about what you want to "Be" Coaching is about the why and the how Don't need to be an Executive to get Executive Coaching Becoming the 2.0 version of yourself Pausing in coaching can be great Finding your goal, this can take time Gravitas, do I have it? Being coached...

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