PRIME SPACE

Empowering Career Transformation through Coaching Description In this episode of PRIME SPACE, host Elias Scultori, MCC, sits down with Mary Burns, ACC , a career coach with over 15 years of experience empowering professionals to achieve more fulfilling and rewarding careers. Mary has coached clients across various industries, guiding them through career shifts, transitions, and leadership developm...

In this episode of PRIME SPACE, host Elias delves into the transformative power of "not-knowing." What happens when we let go of control and embrace uncertainty in the coaching process? Elias explores how this mindset opens up a space for clients to tap into their own insights, discover deeper possibilities, and ultimately engage in profound self-exploration. Not-knowing is more than jus...

In this week’s episode, Elias sits down with Garry Schleifer, PCC , publisher of Choice Magazine , the go-to resource for professional coaches. Garry shares the inspiring story behind the creation of Choice, revealing the moment he saw a gap in the coaching industry and decided to fill it with a publication dedicated to coaches. Launched 22 years ago, Choice Magazine is an unbiased publication ava...

In the first episode of the series Coaching Myths Uncovered, Elias challenges the perception that coaches only ask questions by exploring some of the other diverse tools we have at our disposal. He emphasizes that coaching is a dynamic conversation and highlights the importance of broadening our toolkit to create a fertile ground for awareness to surface. Elias delves into several essential coachi...

In this episode, Elias sits down with Paul Sanbar, MCC , to explore the fascinating world of Lego® Serious Play® (LSP). This hands-on, creative tool uses Lego bricks to help individuals and teams unlock fresh insights, foster self-awareness, and stimulate deep reflection. Paul, a seasoned LSP expert, shares how the method can be particularly powerful in one-on-one coaching, allowing clients to phy...

In today's coaching world, there’s a growing tension between rules and real-world application. In this podcast, Elias dives into the heart of this dilemma with a candid conversation about how our pursuit of standardization has led us into a legalistic mindset that often restricts the very freedom coaching should foster.   In this episode, Elias explores the frequent disconnect between theory...

Culture in Coaching Series In this episode, Elias interviews José Piñero , considered the “Top coach for the Latino community.” Together, they dive deep into the cultural aspects of working with the Latino community, emphasizing the importance of self-empowerment, leveraging cultural values, and navigating professional environments with balance. José, a seasoned coach with experience at Procter &a...

In today’s episode, Elias explores the power of holding our client’s vision during a coaching engagement. There is a distinction between “holding the vision” and having a “toxic positive” approach—two concepts that often get confused but have very distinct emotional impacts. Toxic positivity forces an unrealistic sense of always staying upbeat while trying to suppress or ignore the uncomfortable f...

In this episode of PRIME SPACE, we sit down with Allison Thomas, ACC , to explore the world of corporate coaching. With years of experience working for top-tier companies, Allison delves into the challenges and opportunities of implementing coaching programs internally. She shares valuable insights on creating community, getting proper coach training and certification, and navigating potential con...

It is January. It is the season to set goals for the New Year. Usually, these goals are associated with accomplishments and actions - things we want to do. What if, instead, our goals were focused on who we want to be? Building a coaching practice is intrinsically connected with building ourselves. Our brand is who we are. Whether you are a seasoned coach or just starting, the New Year is the perf...

The International Coaching Federation has worked tremendously hard to identify and establish the professional and ethical standards for coaching. Our Core Competencies give us a list describing the skills expected of a professionally trained coach. But this list is just the beginning. It is a raw attempt to describe the essential characteristics of a coaching conversation. Our job, and especially...

The standards of coaching can be applicable in so many different circumstances and scenarios. In this episode, Elias talks with Robin Stueber, NBC-HWC, CPQC, ACC , who has combined both her formal training in coaching and health to support executives and teams in exploring the impact of their physical health in the decisions they make for their businesses. What is health coach? How does a health c...

There is so much value in supporting our clients to explore their present situation and widen their view of what is currently happening. However, as coaches, we are also called to support our clients to see "beyond their current thinking." This is our ability to transport the client into a paradigm they don't yet see but are eager to create. How can we intentionally open the door fo...

The coach approach goes beyond the one-on-one conversation. So many of the skills and mindset used in coaching can apply to different contexts and situations we all experience, including supporting us to be better leaders. In this conversation with Ann Fogolin, MCC, Elias explores the opportunities for leaders to develop these skills to support their professional roles and teams. Connect with Ann...

There is no coaching without action. One of coaching's revolutionary concepts is that reflection alone is not enough for a process to be effective. Coaching emphasizes the importance of supporting clients in clearly identifying ways to translate their insights into a sustainable movement beyond the coaching session. On the other hand, we also understand that no good action comes without refle...

The real power of coaching is when we are able to go beyond solution and enter a place of self-discovery. Moving from being the "fixer" into the "unknown" can be scary. Still, the secret to transformational coaching is to be curious about what is happening within the client, not the details of the situation. Listen to this rich episode with guest Debbie Crouse, MCC where she sh...

In this episode, Elias shares his experience living through Hurricane Milton and the lessons we can all take into our coaching practices. Some may say that Presence is the most important competency since, without presence, there is nothing we can truly do. #hurricane #coachingskills #presence #lessons #coachtraining #hurricaneMilton PRIME SPACE is produced by PRIME Coaching Academy , where these c...

Diversity is a fact. Every time two human beings come together, there is diversity. This includes when a coach meets their clients and engages in a coaching partnership. What is the impact of diversity concepts in coaching, and what must coaches keep in mind as we strive to embrace the context and the humanity of our clients? #diversity #DEIB #coaching #inclusion #coachingskills #context #mindset...

Even after concluding their coach training or gaining an ICF certification, coaches periodically face the challenge of feeling confident about the value they can bring to their clients. In this episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias and Amy discuss the evidence of the value of coaching and some specific steps a coach can take to build and maintain trust in the coaching process. #coachtraining #coachingskil...

Is it okay to switch "hats" during a coaching session? This was a frequent topic during the early days of coaching. If we have advice to give a client, perhaps we can announce that we will take our "coaching hat" and put on a "consulting hat." In this episode, Elias addresses the fallacy of this practice and gives some insight into a much better approach. #coachingski...

As a self-regulated profession, our industry ethical standards are the foundational guidelines for every professional coach. They are set in place to support everyone involved in a coaching engagement. In this episode, our guest Hilary Oliver, MCC, shares her extensive experience and fascination for the topic, together with some tidbits for every coach. #coachingskills #coachtraining #ethics #IFC...

Since coach training naturally focuses on developing coaching skills, understanding the Core Competencies, and demonstrating these tools, the issue of the coach's self-care and personal development is oftentimes overlooked. Coaching is a partnership. Coaching is a human-to-human experience. How can we expect our client to show up with their authenticity and humanity if we are not committed to...

The advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm. AI is everywhere in the news, and not surprisingly, it is also causing a big buzz in the coaching industry. Is AI going to replace human coaches? What do we need to consider as we face what seems to be this inevitable new reality? Join me in this conversation. #coaching #AI #future #beingHuman #innovation PRIME SPACE is...

Parallel to the development of the coaching profession, another similar practice has emerged, starting in addiction treatment but now widely practiced to support clients in generating lifestyle change. Motivational interviewing (MI) is grounded in concepts similar to coaching. However, there are some distinct ways of approach, especially when it comes to the skill of reflection. What can we learn...

With the constructs of our mind, we are often preoccupied with the future or regressing to the past. Our minds are jittery and always creating possible scenarios that do not exist right now. Yet, in coaching, Presence is the decisive element, foundational for everything we do. What can we learn from the scientific practice of Mindfulness to support us in building the muscles of being here? #mindfu...