The Coaching Life

Getting Down to Business Tim is a bit of a unicorn in the coaching community, in that he can certainly be considered a very successful coach, but rather than create lots of noise on social media he has been quietly simply getting with it for over two decades. With a focus very much on the business of coaching and a level of commitment, interest and passion that is unsurpassable, Tim shares his sto...

Questions & Answers Unleashed In this solo episode Phil covers a duet of topics - the principle elements of building a prosperous practice that form the foundation of Coaching Life Unleashed, and his responses to an ‘Ask Me Anything’ invitation made on social media. In sharing the 5 principle elements, Phil explains why income should be your area of least focus, and what actually is the most poten...

The Simplicity of Being Happy A former addict, hairdresser, and Harley Street therapist, Hugh now lives in Switzerland, is the author of 3 books, and works as a coach and therapist, helping people overcome their addictions. In this conversation we discuss: * At his lowest point, what came to mind to help him move forward? * How the losing of control gave an artificial sense of control. * Some of t...

Honouring Presence A life-long philosopher, Michael discovered the 3Ps in 2015 in the heyday of running a successful fitness business. This prompted another career change, and just a few years later, after continuing to invest in his own development, he has sold his gym business and is a full time coach. In this episode we discuss: * Being a cheerleader vs being in knowing * The power of honouring...

Flying Into the Unknown The inherent uncertainty of entrepreneurship can be an uncomfortable experience for anyone, and perhaps much more so for an ex-airline pilot. After 16 years of following his boyhood dream of being a pilot, Nathan travelled to over 25 countries while building a coaching practice. Recorded in December 2020, in this episode we explored: * Dealing with the uncertainty of entrep...

Clarity of Service Jamie epitomises what it is to be of service, providing massive value in his two podcasts, numerous webinars and masterclasses, as well as in his best selling books, coaching, consulting and trainings. He is also a serial experimenter, always looking at ways he can help people wake up to what’s true for them and true for everyone. In this episode we explore: * The 3 insights tha...

Adventures in Goosebumps Simon takes us on a voyage of his rich experiences in coaching beyond the conventional room, out into a world of adventures, challenges and infinite possibilities. Phil and Simon explore: * Creating extraordinary adventures beyond 1:1 meetings * A powerful premise in enrolling clients & guiding them through their hero’s journey * Stepping over thresholds onto paths to what...

Under the Spotlight This is an exploration of how presence and undefended openness can create the uttermost atmosphere for personal transformation. David’s passion for this path reflects in his work as a coach and how he turned deep listening into a powerful way to capture people’s most intimate sharing moments. Phil and David explore: *David's turning point in becoming a coach *A insatiable need...

The Godfather of Coaching How could this possibly be called The Coaching Life Podcast without the Godfather of Coaching as a guest? Yes, he made the top 80! With his masterful humor and clarity, Steve Chandler shares: • What started him writing and how, over 30 books later, his methods may change during his retirement. • How he had to break a family tradition to overcome addiction. • How to deal w...

Bootcamp for the Soul In this in-depth and moving conversation Harry and Phil explore: * What blocks us from expressing our deepest desires? * A process of dissolving old neurobiological patterns * Living & Coaching as an instrument of intuition * Musical success & excellence, losing it all and the shear joy of playing * The contradictions of democracy & racial injustice * Avoidance of inequality,...

In this 3rd episode of the Coaching Life Revisited series, Karen Davis looks back at her coaching life since her first appearance on the podcast in episode 002, October 2016. With a grounded presence and deep love for the coaching profession, Karen shares her devotion for ceaseless learning, growth and impacting her clients’ lives. Phil and Karen explore: * Continuous development & passionate serv...

A Coaching Life Revisited: Straight Talking Success Over 3½ years after being the very first guest on the podcast in 2016, with his usual candour Kevin reflects on what has changed and reveals very simply what it takes to be a masterful coach building a sustainable practice. Without any sugar-coating, Kevin and Phil explore: * Relaxing into being yourself & the power of curiosity * The importance...

A Coaching Life Revisited: Evolving Mastery John was first on the podcast in episode 10, released in February 2017. In this conversation, as we look back on those three years, John shares with his usual candid openness and honesty, revealing what was going on for him back then, what he’s learning from his son, how he creates his income in details now, and the power of being. He continues to demons...

20 Years of Learning Nikki has been an executive coach for 20 years and in this gem-ridden conversation shares some of her intuitive, heart-centred lessons around working with clients in corporations, coaching leaders, dealing with potential conflict, her continued journey of learning, and reveals how life can throw you a curveball, even after two decades in the profession. Here’s a little more ab...

Episode 074 - Nicole Barton Creating with Fun Wisdom has ways of telling us to be kinder to ourselves. Of course, we don’t always listen, until we have to. Nicole shares her story of reaching burnout and subsequently dropping the pressure of working hard and shifting to simply having fun. Now creating in whatever feels fun to do while deeply listening to what moves her, she is enjoying a much more...

The Simplicity of Service Can a simple smile and letters of appreciation really be part of service that leads to the creation of a prosperous coaching life? What of the relationship between being an entrepreneur running a business and actually being a coach? Can you show your faith in coaching in a way that enrols clients with no risk to them? In a typically open and honest conversation, Tiago sha...

Episode 072 - Peter Sleigh Being Lived Having built a very successful accountancy business over the last 12 years, Peter transitioned to full-time coaching in 2019. His dedication to being of service is both compelling and inspiring, and he shares with much enthusiasm and openness how his journey is unfolding right before his eyes… Here’s a little more about Peter Peter Sleigh is a transformationa...

Episode 071 - Regina Kleinhenz Experimenting with Fun If you would like to turn your Podcast idea into a reality, check out how I can support you at philg.com/launchpod Just how much fun can you have building a coaching practice? Is following your joy really a fruitful strategy? Should we listen when we think we won’t enjoy doing something? Do you need to figure out who your ideal client actually...

Being Human It was Amy’s book ’Being Human’ written over six years ago, that introduced me to her work, and whilst she has published another great book since then, her willingness to show, explore and share what it is to be human remains. It seems Amy was destined to be in this work, reading spiritual literature during childhood and being introduced to coaching methodologies in her teen years. In...

Episode 069 - Phil Goddard 6 Essentials for a Prosperous Coaching Life There are so many things at play in building a coaching practice and creating your own coaching life. In this episode Phil outlines six essential elements that come up most commonly in conversations with other coaches, a notebook is recommended because there’s gold in them there hills… Mastering these essentials will have you w...

Starting Out & Enjoying What You Do In this conversation Giles brings his light-heartedness, humour and immense enthusiasm for coaching and shares what it’s been like for him at the very early stages of his coaching career. Surely a successful career as a surgeon, working in IT and also getting paid to ride a bicycle are the perfect foundation for becoming a successful coach… Or is it simply about...

Living by the Laws of Creation Could there really be a single misunderstanding of how creation works that keeps us from what we want? Dominic has been coaching for eleven years, and in this extended episode shares how he has created a very successful coaching practice, without plans or complex strategies, by simply using what appear to be the laws of creation. Here’s a little more about Dominic: D...

The Courage to Love When her idyllic and dream life fell apart suddenly in October 2017, Leighann began a process and journey of grief, healing, and re-emergence, which she shares in this moving conversation. With much to handle in the aftermath of the sudden passing of her fiancé whilst they were together on the other side of the world, and then embarking on travelling to twelve different countri...

Just Play Everyone has a book in them. This episode is for you if you’d like to get that book out. It’s also for you if you have a message or understanding to share with the world. Nick shares his journey from being a teacher and head of music at a school, to best selling author and coach to musicians. In yet another raw and honest conversation, he shares his own personal process of how his book c...

The Nature of Beliefs - A Conversation with Amir Karkouti And why sharing your understanding of the principles (or indeed anything) may be unhelpful... In this episode I share a conversation I had with my dear friend Amir, for his WTF Are The Principles Group. Let’s look at the nature of beliefs and the role they play in our interpretation of the world. We’ve seen some passionate debates around th...