Uncoachable

In this episode of Uncoachable, your hosts Rhys Waters and Jon Burns are joined by Earl Hoeg, coach, former federal leader, and representative of PeopleFirst. Together, they dive into the power of understanding personality differences at work, whether you’re navigating team dynamics, looking to improve collaboration, or simply hoping to learn more about yourself. Earl shares his journey from publi...

In this episode of Uncoachable, your hosts Rhys Waters and Jon Burns are joined by Vatsal Sood , professional speaker, coach, and Founder of the Resilient Speakers community . Together, they dive into the transformative power of public speaking; whether you’re preparing for a TEDx talk, addressing a boardroom, or hoping to find your voice in everyday communication. Vatsal shares his inspiring jour...

In this episode of Uncoachable, your hosts Rhys Waters and Jon Burns are joined by Carrie Forbes, CEO and founder of Rockstar Advisory, for a dynamic exploration of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and how understanding personality types can enhance team collaboration, leadership, and self-development. Carrie shares her expertise from decades of career coaching and uses real-world stories to illust...

In this episode, your hosts Rhys and Jon are joined by Susan Power, founder of Power Up Leadership, for an insightful conversation about what it really takes to be an effective leader in today’s world. Susan shares her journey from HR and entrepreneurship to coaching leaders, and dives deep into the challenges of self-awareness, building trust, and navigating the ups and downs of leadership; wheth...

In this episode, hosts Rhys and Jon are joined by Dorothy Spence, founder of Imaginal Ventures, for a thought-provoking conversation about building a conscious business, defining core values, and the importance of authentic storytelling in today’s world. Dorothy shares her journey from engineering and entrepreneurship to coaching and conscious business leadership. Key Highlights: -Articulate your...

In this episode of Uncoachable, hosts Rhys Waters and Jon Burns are joined by special guest Permjot Valia for a candid and entertaining conversation about the real work of managers, the power of humor in leadership, and why organizations should “insource” emotional labor instead of outsourcing it to coaches. Key Highlights: -Humor is a powerful tool for building trust and connection in a team -The...

What does it take to truly lead in today’s workplace, where generational shifts, disruption, and constant growth collide? This week, we’re joined by Lisa W. Haydon , credentialed executive coach, and founder of Pivotal Growth Inc. Lisa left a successful corporate career to build a firm that challenges how performance is led, helping leaders modernize their approach, build trust, and mobilize their...

Despite the best coaching advise, things don't always go as planned. Some could argue that plans without execution are just hopes. Perhaps ideas and goals are pointless with out understanding how to achieve them. Is this the source of being Uncoachable? Podstarter's Aminah and Rhys regroup to review the coaching adventure so far and to look ahead at what is next. Learn more about Podstarter Learn...

"Curiosity is a superpower, because once you're comfortable and courageous enough to be curious about the answer, not wedded to being right about the answer, that's when real growth happens." - Kim-Adele Randall In this episode of Uncoachable, Jon and Rhys sit down with Kim-Adele, a remarkable coach who transforms self-doubt into authentic confidence. From hairdresser to board-level executive to p...

"When you give your money a job, your money works for you versus you always working for your money" - April Stroink In this episode, Jon and Rhys dive deep into the world of financial wellness with April Stroink, Chief Financial Wellness Officer at the Money Fix Institute. April emphasizes the importance of financial literacy in business success. She identifies four common money behaviors: Escapis...

"If you are sitting there thinking 'I'm not the problem' then you are the problem" - Andy Martiniello In this episode of Uncoachable, executive coach Andy Martiniello shares three powerful tips for personal and professional growth. First, explore the opposite of what you believe to be true - challenge your existing assumptions by genuinely considering alternative perspectives. Second, identify wha...

"We have to actively pursue positive thinking. The quickest way to get there is to go through neutral thinking." - Melissa Pike Can your gut health actually improve your business strategy? According to health and life coach Melissa Pike, the answer is a resounding yes. In this episode, Melissa joins Jon and Rhys to deliver powerful insights that link personal wellness to professional success — som...

"Yes is nothing without how." Dave Reynolds In this episode of Uncoachable, Jon and Rhys dive into the world of coaching with Dave Reynolds, a serial entrepreneur who's mastered the art of asking questions that make you squirm - in a good way. They explore business growth, personal development, and the eternal question: Are we winning? Spoiler alert: They're not entirely sure, but Dave's seed meta...

"We cannot separate the business function from the human being." - Jason Donkersgoed In this episode of "Uncoachable," hosts Jon and Rhys welcome Jason Donkersgoed, an experienced business coach with over 30 years of leadership experience. Jason, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation, challenges the hosts' skepticism about coaching by demonstrating a uniqu...

"Everyone's coachable. It's a mindset change." - Barrett McDonald In the inaugural episode of "Uncoachable," hosts Jon and Rhys dive deep into the world of business coaching with guest Barrett McDonald from Action Coach. Exploring the hosts' inherent skepticism about being coached, with Barrett offering insights from his global coaching franchise. Throughout the episode, they discuss the challenge...

We’re two entrepreneurs who want to grow — but every time someone calls themselves a ‘coach,’ our fight-or-flight kicks in. So, naturally, we started a podcast. Each episode, we interview a coach. Not because we believe... but because we’re testing our own skepticism. Making ourselves uncomfortable. Hunting for the signal in all the noise. It’s for people who hate the fluff, but still want to get...