The Word on Coaching

There is power in reflection.   In this episode, we have a thought-provoking conversation with Lissa Schweitzer.  Lissa worked at a Fortune 50 organization for 37 years. That's right, I said 37.  What we love about Lissa's story is that she started at an entry-level role with that organization and worked her way up. In this episode, Lissa shares her wisdom gained over a long career of se...

We have talked about leading with Purpose, but in today’s episode, we discuss Leadership being your purpose.    Why and how do you step into Leadership?    In this episode, we have a captivating conversation with Paul Conteh as he talks about leadership opportunities in his life and how he has raised his hand to serve as a leader. Getting out of your comfort zone and leading anyway.  Paul has a un...

We have all heard of EQ or Emotional Intelligence. What does it look like in action? In this episode, we have an inspiring conversation with Kelly Mercer as she talks about the power of using emotional intelligence as she navigated a significant healthcare experience. Kelly is driven by intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving, she views each day as an opportunity to make a differe...

Are you in Pursuit of it All? In this episode we have a heartfelt conversation with Jennifer Gerlock. She is a Blogger and Marketer.  Her online work has lead her to collaborate with brands like Coca-Cola, Sleep Number, Invisalign, Saucony, Flat-Out Bread, Ritz Carlton, Great Wolf Lodge and Hallmark, among others. When you are in pursuit of everything, what happens when you get everything except t...

With great responsibility comes a great opportunity to be a good steward of your internal and external resources.  In this episode, we explore the concept of Stewardship with Kelly McElroy. This episode is engaging and challenging as we consider how we can use stewardship to benefit those who follow us and those we serve. Our guest shares her vast experience and expertise in being a leader who let...

What does love have to do with it? Everything if you are a leader. In this episode, we explore the concept of Leadership Love with Jennifer Flowers.  This podcast episode will help you get your heart right. Our guest Jennifer Flowers shares some thought-provoking ideas about showing love to the people you lead.   Jennifer Flowers is a business owner, community advocate, and awesome leader. She has...

This podcast episode will help you get your mind right. Our guest Cindy Whitmore shares some interesting ideas on transformation. I am still thinking about what she shares about stepping into transforming and being willing to have the discipline to transform. Cindy is a respected leader, entrepreneur, and executive coach successfully impacting leaders in career advancement and profitability. With...

What sets you apart as a leader? What is the thing about you that when applied at the right time gives you an advantage - That is your leadership edge. In this episode, Rick Albee shares his vast experience in leadership and leadership development. Rick's career spans more than 40 years and includes significant experience as a coach, organizational development professional, and human resource...

In this episode, Coaches3 welcomes Cassia Carr to the podcast to share her insights about having difficult conversations.      Cassia Carr is a civically-minded wife, mom, attorney, and amateur opera singer! Born and raised in Tulsa, OK, Cassia studied business and Spanish at local colleges - Tulsa Community College and Oral Roberts University. She began her career as a District Sales Leader at Pe...

In this episode, Coaches3 welcomes Mary Kaye  Bennett to the podcast to share her perspective on Power.   Mary Kaye Bennett is an auto claims consultant for a major insurance and financial services organization.  She currently lives in Bloomington. She has been an auto claims rep, and an HR rep, and has moved up the leadership ranks living in various cities. She is a great leader.  She grew up in...

Get Ready for an intriguing beginning to Season 7! In this episode, Coaches3 hosts themselves in the first podcast of this season. JoAnn will lead the conversation about the challenges leaders are facing in 2024, This year is proving to be a year where many leaders are dealing with the ripple effect of the past few years, the pandemic, return to work, great resignation, AI, social and emotional sk...

Get your pencil and paper ready! In this episode, our guest Amy Archer shares her recipe for creating a culture where people want to stay and grow. Amy is a Senior Vice President with Property/Casualty Insurance Experience and complex legal expertise. She shares her real-world victories and bloopers to help us understand what it takes to build a strong engaging and safe workplace culture. Her humo...

We hope you are curious about this episode... Please listen in on this episode as we discuss being curious with  Susan Jordan. Susan Jordan is a professional leadership and career coach who brings value and insight to mid-career professionals seeking to enhance their job performance and achieve their aspirations.  Before coaching, Susan served for 20+ years as a finance executive in the sports, en...

We invite you to listen in on this episode as we discuss the word Awakening.   Our guest John Broschak shares his personal journey in being a leader and becoming a coach.   John is a seasoned Energy Industry Senior Leader having served as a Fortune 500 Executive, Nuclear Submarine Officer, Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional, and Senior Nuclear Reactor Operator, among my many ro...

In this episode Krishna Wall, Agency Field Specialist Manager shares some serious wisdom related to the word - Discovery. This episode is easy listening as Krishna talks about the power of coaching and discovery. As you listen you will hear how leaders can use coaching as a practical leadership style versus coaching being just another activity. She practices and teaches coaching as a way to solve...

Have you ever struggled? Have ever gotten stronger after you came through your struggle? If you answered yes or no to either of those questions then check out this podcast episode. In this episode, Ayn Grubb shares her insights and approaches to helping people understand that learning is in the struggle. Ayn is a long-time practitioner of education. She has taught for several years in public schoo...

What is emotional intelligence? There are many definitions but our guest Timothy Smith shares what he believes   "It's about accessing emotional information and then working with that emotional information to be more effective." In this episode, Timothy Smith who is an experienced coach shares his insight on emotional intelligence from his personal journey and insight gained from wo...

How are you using your strengths? During this episode,  our guest Carol deLaski shares her insights and experiences on how we can understand our strengths, own our strengths, and use them to move forward personally and professionally.    Carol deLaski (PCC) is a professional certified coach, speaker, and author whose expertise is developing the strengths of businesses and individuals. In her priva...

This episode features David Burkus.  He is the bestselling author of four books about business and leadership. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal , Harvard Business Review , USAToday , Fast Company , the Financial Times , Bloomberg BusinessWeek , CNN , the BBC ,...

In this episode JoAnn, Debby, and Kevin share their thoughts on being reflective and using reflection in coaching. In this podcast we decided to be our own guest just like when we started. In our conversation we talk about our definitions of reflection and how we use reflection when coaching others. We share some practical ways to be more reflective and how to incorporate time for reflection in ou...

Prepare to be refreshed and inspired! In this episode we discuss the concept of wholeheartedness with our guest Kat Middleton. Kat is an Empowerment Coach who is passionate about her work and advocates for authentic wholehearted living both personally and professionally.  During this episode Kate share her insights about living and leading with wholeheartedness. She helps us understand that managi...

This episode features Patty Marbury,  Director of Training and Development for Finance at the University of Virginia. Patty is a leader who has cultivated a coaching environment on her team and across the UVA campus. She is a leader who believes building strong relationships is key to being a leader and being a good leader-coach.  In our conversation with Patty, we talk about those Relationships. ...

Introducing Wendy Addington  talking about the word RESISTANCE. This episode features one of our good friends and fellow coach Wendy Addington. Wendy works for a fortune 50 company where she is tasked to get results through others while having no authority over them. She also is the founder of Kyle's Crusaders , which is an organization that honors her late son, Kyle, and raises money for chi...

Get ready for some laughs and some learning. This episode features the one and only Cynthia Murray. A native of Charlottesville, Virginia, Cynthia is an attorney and former senior business management professional at Northrop Grumman, a major Fortune 500 company in the global defense industry. Cynthia is also the president and CEO of Divine Women of Destiny Ministries International. Cynthia Murray...

Don't miss this episode. If you only listen to one podcast today or this week let it be this one. In this episode we explore what it means to adjust.  Amy Champion current Gulf States Vice President at Brock USA and former head coach of women's basketball coach for the University of New Orleans shares her story of how she led her team before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina. In our c...