The Art & Skill of Coaching: Get any client any result using trauma-informed coaching strategies

Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and frustrated—even though you're working hard? You're not broken. You're not on the wrong path. You're likely stuck in movement instead of momentum. In this episode, I explain: Why thinking, processing, and preparing can actually keep you stuck How movement feels productive but doesn't create results The coaching mistake that leads to burnout and stagnation How to...

In this special Ask Me Anything episode, Jess DeMarchis—therapist-turned life coach—kicks off the new year by answering your most asked questions about coaching, business, money, and personal growth. Pulled directly from Instagram DMs, Jess is interviewed by her friend Megan in an honest, fun, and wide-ranging conversation that blends personal stories with professional insight. Together, they cove...

Description: In this episode of The Art & Skill of Coaching, Jess breaks down the fastest and most evidence-based way to develop coaching mastery. If you've ever wondered why you're not improving as quickly as you want — or why practice alone isn't enough — this episode explains the exact path professional coaches use to grow. You'll learn: why information and inspiration don't lead to real skill...

Description: What separates a good coach from a master-level coach? In this episode of The Art & Skill of Coaching, Jess breaks down the psychology-based tools, trauma-informed frameworks, and advanced questioning techniques that Master Coaches use to create deep, identity-level change with their clients. You'll learn: The 3 things Master Coaches do differently in every session How interventions l...

Description: Most coaches genuinely want to help—but good intentions don't override impact. In this Master Coach Series episode celebrating 200+ podcast episodes, Jess breaks down the seven coaching mistakes even well-trained coaches are unintentionally making that keep clients stuck. These mistakes show up across every niche—from life coaching to business coaching. Inside this episode, you'll lea...

Description: Welcome to Episode 1 of the 4-part Master Coach Series, celebrating 200 episodes of The Art and Skill of Coaching— a top 2% global podcast dedicated to psychology-based coaching. Today, we're kicking off the series with a foundational episode: The 4 core skills most coaches think they have… but don't. Because while empathy, intuition, and "holding space" matter, they are not what crea...

Description: Yes — I've been fired by clients. And after 10+ years as a therapist-turned-coach, I'm telling you why this isn't a failure… and what great coaches do differently. In this episode, we break down the psychology behind client ruptures, refund requests, mismatches, and conflict inside the coaching relationship. You'll learn how to prevent and navigate difficult client dynamics with clari...

Description: If you want to be a successful life coach, you have to learn how to sell. Most new coaches don't realize they're also becoming entrepreneurs, which means you need real skills in marketing, sales, and client enrollment. In this episode, I'm breaking down the psychology of ethical sales, why so many coaches feel "salesy," and how to shift into a clean, supportive sales process that actu...

Description: Most coaches use the Wheel of Life as a simple first-session exercise — but when applied correctly, it becomes one of the most powerful assessment tools in coaching. In this episode, I break down: Why most coaches skip accurate assessments — and how that limits transformation The psychology behind the Wheel of Life (and how it increases self-awareness) A 5-step process for using it ef...

Description: Most coaches try to motivate clients with inspiring pep talks and they don't work. In this episode, I'm breaking down the psychology of real motivation — why external hype fails, and how to create intrinsic motivation that actually lasts. You'll learn: Why trying to "inspire" your clients often backfires The science behind intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation A 3-step process for creati...

Description: If your clients keep hitting the same wall—emotionally, behaviorally, or relationally—it's not because they're broken. It's because the pattern is serving a function they don't yet see. In this episode, Jess DeMarchis, therapist turned life coach and founder of the Art & Skill of Coaching, shares seven advanced coaching questions that uncover hidden functions in dysfunction, bring awa...

Description: Most coaches start their sessions with no clear structure — and it shows. In this episode, Jess DeMarchis, therapist-turned-master coach and creator of The Art & Skill of Coaching, walks you through the 5-step session structure that makes coaching more effective, consistent, and transformational. You'll learn: How to start each session in leadership What to do (and not do) in the firs...

Description: Are you unintentionally stuck in the "good coach" category? If you're relying on intuition, rapport, or generic models, the answer might be yes. This episode explores the coaching gap — and 2 of the skills that will move you into the great coach category — and how you can learn all 5 in her free webinar.    Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessic...

Description: If you've felt the pull to help others — whether through sharing your personal growth journey or your hard-earned tools and insights — you might be considering coaching. In this episode, I break down how to become a life coach, what first steps to take, and how to choose the right certification so you can feel clear, confident, and capable in this career.   Learn more about The Art &...

Description: Ever wish someone could watch you coach and give you feedback or tell you what to do next? We do that inside The Art and Skill of Coaching. Go behind the scenes of our coaching certification in this episode and discover how live session audits help coaches grow faster, gain confidence, and refine their skills week by week as well as hear the top 3 mistakes coaches were making.    Lear...

Description: Stuck clients often carry unspoken conflicts that block growth. In this episode, learn how to use the Empty Chair technique to bring awareness, reduce rumination, and help clients make conscious, empowered choices.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodes...

Description: Sometimes we need to slow down and protect our feelings, and sometimes we need to lean in and embrace discomfort. This episode gives you the science, strategy, and reflection question to discern the difference — for yourself and your clients.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https:...

Description:  Most emotions don't come from the situation itself, but from the story we tell ourselves about it. In this episode, you'll learn how to separate facts from distorted thoughts, reduce anxiety and reactivity for clients, and build emotional clarity using science-backed strategies. Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill...

Description: Get ready for the tough love episode: five unfiltered truths from my 15 years as a therapist and coach that could change your life if you actually apply them. These are the five unapologetic truths I'd tell you if I weren't your coach that can help you stop overthinking, own your power, and finally move forward.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www...

Description: Learn how to design a 4-day, 24-hour workweek that lets you run a multi–six-figure coaching business without burnout. In this episode, I share my exact 2025 coaching schedule, the productivity strategies behind it, and how to get more done in less time while delivering higher-quality results to your clients.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jes...

Description: Discover why provocative language, bold metaphors, and strategic humor can create powerful breakthroughs in coaching. In this episode, you'll learn the psychology and research behind why swearing works, how Tony Robbins uses it to disrupt patterns, and three tactical ways to use it in your sessions — without damaging trust or professionalism.    Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coa...

Description:  Learn how to integrate shadow work, inner child healing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work into your coaching sessions — without stepping outside your scope. In this episode, we break down the psychology behind the "shadow," explain the most common parts of the psyche, and share tangible coaching tools you can use to help clients release shame, build self-compassion, and c...

Description:  When I became a life coach, I didn't realize I was also becoming a business owner. And like many coaches, I had some unrealistic expectations — I thought I could simply announce my new career and the clients (and income) would follow. Spoiler: that's not how it works. In this episode, I'm sharing the top 5 entrepreneur lessons I've learned the hard way while building a successful lif...

Description:  Think you have to hustle 24/7 to grow a profitable coaching business? Think again. In this episode, I break down the key difference between hustling and hard work — and why understanding this distinction is essential for building a sustainable, successful life coaching business in today's market. Whether you're a new life coach struggling to sign your first few clients or an experien...

Description:  As a coach, you care deeply about helping your clients grow—but what if your "intuition" in sessions is actually getting in the way? In this episode of The Art & Skill of Coaching, we're diving into a powerful and often uncomfortable topic: projection in coaching.  You'll learn what projection actually is, why it happens (even with the best intentions), how to spot it in your own pra...