The Ultimate Coach Podcast

What happens when you let go of the attempt to be perfect? In Tom Lipinski’s case, he felt relief as he realized that his efforts focused on a desire to look good. He came to realize that he was focusing on himself instead of being in the present moment. You’ll enjoy—and probably relate to—the other lessons Tom has acquired in his journey of BEING perfectly imperfect.  Follow this special con...

Some of the kindest and most heart-centred people are those who have known suffering, despair, loss and have found their way out of such depths. Dominic London is such a person. He was on a trajectory to end up in prison like his father and today he is a serial entrepreneur and high performance coach, husband and father of 3 beautiful kids. His authenticity, sensitivity and understanding of being...

In this soul-stirring episode, Dr. Jamil Sayegh unfolds a personal odyssey sparked by a life-altering moment at 19 when his intuition altered the course of destiny. From caring for his father after a near-fatal aneurysm to drawing parallels with the hero's journey, Jamil weaves a narrative of growth, presence, and authenticity. Join him and Ipek while they talk about discovering the transformative...

Do you unconditionally love and accept yourself? You will gain a deeper appreciation for the importance of this as you listen to Rachel Madorsky share her brilliant insights with host Meredith Bell. You’ll discover the one statement that The Ultimate Coach Steve Hardison made that immediately shifted her thinking about the importance of self-love. Rachel shares what we can do to let go of the guil...

What is the performative thing I can do to get the reward I want? Is how Jeff lived for 15 years creating a strong identity of performance based self worth.  In 2014, Jeff met Steve Hardison who saw right through him and said. "You’re so damn polished and I don’t care about any of that, I want to see the real you.” Without knowing who he was, Jeff took on what he describes as “the radical act...

In this heartfelt episode, Rebecca Holt shares her inspiring journey of transformation, healing, and the profound impact of her work. The conversation delves into her childhood experiences with music and its impactful role in her healing journey through early childhood trauma and anxiety. Her early connection to singing and music, as she illustrates through the Carpenter’s lyrics, "sing, sing a so...

If you’d like to know how to deepen your relationship with your spouse or partner, this is a must-listen episode. Husband-and-wife team Kai Jordan and Gabriella Artini share with host Meredith Bell the story of how they found each other and have created an intimate, beautiful relationship that has expanded them individually and as a couple. And now they’re dedicated to showing other couples how th...

Discover the profound turning point that reshaped Alok's life, propelling him from being a broke martyr entrepreneur in 2016 with maxed out credit cards who could barely put food on the table for his 4 year old son to becoming founder and CEO of a widely successful impact-driven company creating a powerful force of good in the world. In this captivating conversation with our host, Philippe Bartu,...

In a sparkly and heartfelt dialogue with Ipek, AnneMarie OHalloran takes us on a captivating journey through her personal growth and transformation in light of everything The Ultimate Coach book and community brought to her life.  Describing the experience as truly effervescent, AnneMarie delves into her profound connection with love in all its forms. From the love, she feels for others to th...

What if the gap between where you are and where you want to be doesn’t really exist? That’s just one of the key realizations Carla Rotering learned in her coaching with Steve Hardison. In this very special conversation with host Meredith Bell, Carla shares limiting beliefs that she became aware of and learned to release. Carla first met Steve when they were both students at the University of Santa...

Discover the heartwarming journey of Ipek Williamson, our new podcast host. In this intimate conversation with Philippe Bartu, she shares some beautiful and simple examples of how she created stronger family ties and connections by “listening with all my being”. Ipek shares poignant examples of how she went from being an impatient controlling “helicopter mum”, to being someone who is committed to...

In this conversation with our host Cordelia Gaffar with Kai Henderson, create your listening to the frequency of being. Kai opens this conversation sharing her choice to be the acknowledgement rather than do. In fact this entire conversation is a demonstration of being. Attune your heart, mind and ears for the deeper messages herewith. About the Guest:   Kai Henderson having graced the stages...

What if you could speak into being what you most wanted in the world…like your ideal life partner or the perfect position? Listen to guest Gina Carlson as she shares with host Meredith Bell how her coach Steve Hardison helped her create both of these realities. You’ll learn the key sentence that Gina carries in her heart from her time with Steve and how that’s shaped her life during the past 9 yea...

What does it truly mean to embrace life's invitations and embark on a transformative journey? In this thought-provoking episode, join this interview with Kellan Fluckiger as they explore the depths of personal transformation and the remarkable power of embracing life's invitations. Listen as Cordelia and Kellan explore the essence of creating an ultimate life and how it requires being fully presen...

How often do you find yourself judging yourself or others? If you’re aware of that voice, you can learn to befriend it and use it for your greater good. Guest Joan-Clare Gilbert shares with host Meredith Bell strategies she’s used with herself and with clients to reduce the amount of time spent in judging and more in loving. Joan-Claire shares her journey to becoming a coach and what’s she learned...

In this episode, host Philippe Bartu introduces Lindsey Capp, a determined mother whose son Ronnie was diagnosed with severe autism at the tender age of 2. Experts painted a bleak picture, saying he would never make friends, drive a car, or live independently. She made a courageous decision - to discard anyone's preconceived notions of who her son was or what he was capable of. She was determined...

Releasing the go,go,go for the slow, slow, slow and being presence. Alex shares how he has transformed through making a difference and ultimately being in service to himself through self-acknowledgement. In this conversation with our host Cordelia Gaffar, Alex Dumas, one of the original Ultimate Coach Experience creators and manuscript readers of The Ultimate Coach Book, you get a snapshot of proc...

Some people find it easy to give and hard to receive. Farah Ismail was one of those persons until she experienced the personal benefits of opening herself to receiving at the Ultimate Experience event in Mumbai. In this conversation, Farah talks about the lessons she learned. She also shares with host Meredith Bell how she has listened to her inner wisdom over the years and taken immediate action...

This is the most impactful 25 minutes you will invest in yourself today.  About the Guest: Executive Coach, Author, International Speaker. Human Resources and Organization Development  Professional with 25+ years of global experience in the biotechnology, healthcare,  telecommunications, high-tech, pharmaceutical, and real estate services industries. Internally motivated, high-energ...

How do you respond when someone acknowledges you for something you’ve done or said? And do you tell others about their positive qualities or actions? Our guest Ankush Jain shares with host Meredith Bell the powerful lessons he learned from his coach Steve Hardison. There are so many layers to the simple gestures of expressing and receiving acknowledgements. You’re sure to discover new ways that yo...

In this episode, host Philippe Bartu sits down once again with the exceptional Gary Mahler, ready to explore new revelations and distinctions on planting seeds of being. Listen in as we uncover the depths and challenges Gary faced in crafting his unique document, and explore the profound ripple effect “being his document” has had on his personal growth, his family and his ability to live an intent...

This episode was a special creation with Dr. Saloni Singh one of the organizers of TUEIE and client of Gary Mahler. She shares her journey with BEing from when she was a little girl hearing her mother chanting the Geeta to becoming a life coach. Her transformation and understanding of service culturally and professionally. She noted that true service includes yourself. Self-nurturing is the beginn...

It’s one thing to create a document with declarations about who you are being in the world. It’s quite another to first do the deep work that uncovers the beliefs and judgments that have driven past behavior. Lisa Catto has been doing that kind of work on herself since reading The Ultimate Coach —and she continues to evolve every day as a result. In this conversation with host Meredith Bell, Lisa...

Remember the unbelievable story about the father who went bankrupt and dreamt that he had ended his life and witnessed the aftermath of his suicide? Remember how the next morning Steve Hardison showed up in his house and said “I’ve been with you all night.” His name is Byron Applegate and in this vulnerable conversation with Philippe Bartu, he bares his soul in a heart-wrenching story that has mov...

Who are you being with yourself? Do you provide safety and security within?  About the Guest: James has helped thousands (from over 33 countries) to transform their life and is hired by businesses to provide money mindset and personal growth coaching to their clients and groups.  Privately, he works with high level 6 and 7-figure business owners to start pursuing what is most meaningful...