The Coaching Life Phil Goddard

Be Thou My Vision

This is an episode I have wanted to create for a long time.
Maria was a client almost a decade ago, at the time she was dating the man who she would marry, and be with on his journey through cancer, and eventually his passing.

This is a story of love, passion and loss.

It is a very moving conversation, one that moved me to tears.
It is raw. It is direct.

It is human, and a necessary listen for us all.

Outro music: From my Star - Andrea Bizzotto

Here's a little more about Maria:
Maria Brandt studied political communication and successfully coordinated projects in the fields of labor market policy and science for many years. In 2016, her husband Andrea was diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare and very aggressive cancer, while Maria was pregnant with their second child. The period of illness and Andrea’s early death profoundly changed Maria and her life.

Today, Maria Brandt dedicates herself full-time to the fight against cancer, focusing especially on those with rare cancers. In her inspiring lectures and readings, she shares the impressive story of her family. She talks about the challenges of the disease, the strains of treatment, how she was able to accompany her husband in his final days, and what we can learn from death for life.

Maria Brandt has captured her experiences and insights in her book “The Answer is Love.” She is currently working on her next book. Maria lives with her two children, Fynn and Giulia, in Witten, Germany, and travels across Europe for her work. Her lectures and commitment offer hope and support to many affected individuals. Let yourself be inspired by Maria Brandt’s story and discover how love and hope can provide strength in difficult times.

You can follow Maria on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/marialaura2827/

The Sarcoma Patient Advocacy Global Network is here:
https://www.sarcoma-patients.org/

Andrea performing his song for Giulia Grace:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UDnOmXEMbs

Andrea’s Book is available here:
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Andrea-Bizzotto/dp/1694058379
https://www.amazon.it/-/en/Andrea-Bizzotto/dp/1694058379

Maria has a book, published in German, ‘The Answer is Love’ available here:
https://www.amazon.de/Die-Antwort-Liebe-Maria-Brandt/dp/B0B3SDFBSQ/

From Breakfast to Bali - A 100 Episodes Special
(In conversation with Reno Winston)

In this special 100th episode, Reno Winston takes the reins to ask
Phil all about his Coaching Life. Together they discuss:

* Breakfast !!
* The beauty in simplicity and ordinariness of life.
* Being at ease when life isn’t easy.
* The importance & benefits of daily practice.
* Phil’s experience of time with ‘The Ultimate Coach’
* Being hoodwinked by believing we’ve found something.
* Self creation and Self discovery.
* Some BS tropes in the coaching profession.
* Living with dirty little secrets.
* Phil’s story of moving to Bali, what he misses & what he lost there.
* His renewed love for England.
* Honouring our needs.
* The finesse of poking the bear.

Huge thanks to Reno Winston for hosting this conversation.
You can find out more about Reno here:
https://itjustgotreno.com/

A Necessary Conversation About the Coaching Profession
One my lawyers advised me against… ;)

Kim makes her 3rd appearance on the podcast to discuss with Phil aspects of the coaching profession that are not necessarily serving in the most impactful way.

They shine a light on:

* The two worlds of Coaching
* The monoculture of the Coaching Pyramid
* The Bullshit of Social Media
* The impact of creating a business in survival mode
* Why it’s worth considering what you really want to create
* The importance of real-world experience

And other aspects of the coaching profession.

Here’s a little more about Kim:

Kim Kaase is a Leadership coach and strategist who can help you build a business you love - without hustle, hassle and ‘have tos’.

She believes it’s possible to achieve success without striving, feeling you have to ‘prove yourself’ - or make sacrifices.

And that trusting yourself enough to follow your own unique path - and giving yourself permission to do it your way - is the key to unlocking your ‘next level’ of success (whatever that might look like for you).

Before creating her coaching practice in 2012, Kim was a key leader at a top 10 Knoll dealer rising through the ranks of Design Director to VP of Sales and Professional Services – with no sales experience. She lives in Houston, Texas with her 18 year old son and her husband and also hold the honor of being Chief Tasting Officer for their business, Sweet Bribery.

You can connect with Kim using links at https://linktr.ee/kimkaase

Building from Disappointment


As promised in episode 051 just 67 weeks ago, Philippe is back on the podcast :D

In a very real, raw and honest conversation, we share & discuss:

* Reflecting on ‘Honoured the Path of the Heart’? - the title of our previous episode.

* Philippe’s initial resistance to getting married a second time.

* Diving deep into our desires that are beyond the intellect.

* Philippe’s first meetings with Cristina and the fear that led to their first kiss.

* Changing our use of Social Media.

* Some very personal details of Philippe & Cristina’s torrid time in and after Bali.

* What does it mean to ‘go all in’?

* How do we recover and build from disappointment

* The liberation of self-discovery and honesty.

* The gift in being fired, even from a Podcast!

* Becoming aware of self-doubt in disappointment

* The importance of alignment over action.

* Our greatest heartaches, and greatest joys.


Here’s a little more about Philippe:


Philippe Bartu is a seasoned coach, trusted advisor and Leadership Development Consultant at The Collaborative Way. Since 2012, Philippe has run his own coaching practice, focusing on leadership development and creating healthy relationships within teams, families, and communities. In that time he has provided guidance to a diverse range of leaders and individuals of more than 20 nationalities, including entrepreneurs, CEOs, Olympic athletes, NGO founders, best-selling authors, and startup founders.He brings extensive expertise from the hospitality industry, including management roles at Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons Hotels along with owning and managing one of Lisbon’s fine-dining restaurants. As a graduate of the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), his background in service excellence also led him to become a people-pleaser and burnout survivor. Philippe, a Swiss national, has lived and worked in over 10 countries. Fluent in five European languages, he lives with his wife and infant son in Antigua, Guatemala.


You can find out more about Philippe at www.philippebartu.com
Email Philippe – philippe -at- collaborativeway.com

Bali Brotherhood

A one hour chat with my dear friend in Bali.
In this conversation we discuss:

* The magic of men’s circles, and what inspired Dean to start facilitating them.
* Handling things when they get tough.
* Dean’s journey into addiction and through recovery.
* The intoxicating nature of Bali and how it was to live there during the pandemic
* Bali shredding.
* Happiness, contentment, and being okay.
* The power of not giving advice.
* Dean’s ‘unconventional’ marriage, the safety of commitment, and how he stays connected with his wife.
* The power of humour in our experience of life, and why people get offended.
* Water Fasting for 40 days
* What men want and their biggest struggle in life!

Apologies for the quality and imbalance of the sound in this episode, due to my over-excitement in missing doing some pre-recording checks. I hope this will not take away any enjoyment of the conversation, which is most definitely worth your time to listen.

Here’s a little more about Dean:
Dean is a living testament to the transformative power of self-empowerment and a steadfast dedication to guiding individuals from all walks of life towards discovering inspiration from within. With over two decades of hands-on experience, Dean has established himself as a highly regarded relationship coach, author, educator, and counselor.

His professional journey encompasses a diverse range of roles, where he has provided guidance to individuals, couples, and groups, navigating the intricate dynamics of human connections. Dean's expertise goes beyond the conventional, as he seamlessly integrates his deep musical background into his practice. He has orchestrated and led numerous drumming circles, cacao ceremonies, men's circles, mixed circles, and an array of workshops designed to empower others to find and express their authentic selves.

Dean's unique approach extends beyond the realms of traditional coaching, as he serves as a facilitator, master equilibrator, and beta release practitioner. He not only imparts knowledge and skills but shares the wealth of his profound life experiences and genuine compassion. This combination, coupled with his keen insight and unwavering humanity, enables him to authentically connect with those who seek his guidance, providing assistance and relief.
In every facet of his work, Dean remains committed to fostering personal growth and transformation. His ability to listen attentively and connect with individuals on a deep level sets him apart, making him a trusted ally for those embarking on their journey towards self-discovery and fulfilment.

You can find out more about Dean’s work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/integratedmanwithdean
His Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeTorque

And his Quantum Shift Process - https://youtu.be/36OfJvB1CY4

Creating Success

Originally recorded for The Loving Being Human Podcast, with the launch of that podcast on hold, shared here so that the thousands of listeners of The Coaching Life Podcast can enjoy this amazing conversation with Dominic Scaffidi.

In this episode we discuss:

* Our relationship to being human
* Self creation and self discovery
* How our questions reveal our understanding
* Financial and material success
* The law of attraction and the laws of physics
And, of course, what do we mean by Loving Being Human? Dominic shares a very moving story that completes our conversation, in answer to that question.

Here’s a little more about Dominic:

Dominic Scaffidi’s purpose is to “awaken greatness.” As a certified executive coach, he fulfils this purpose by partnering with individuals to point them back toward the unlimited potential and possibility of who they really are. By accessing their own innate wisdom, clients are supported to take on important professional and personal goals.

In 2008, following a 20-year corporate career, Dominic founded HR Possibilities to provide three core services:
1) Individual Executive Coaching for senior leaders, entrepreneurs and high performing individuals.
2) Team Coaching for senior executive teams
3) Training for leaders and people managers to learn “how to be a Great Coach rather than a good boss.”

Dominic has worked with leading edge, global organizations across a variety of industries. He is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentialed through the International Coach Federation and has been awarded two Prism awards for excellence in coaching within organizations. He is also grounded in the Three Principles and certified as a transformative coach through Michael Neill’s coach academy.

You can find out more about Dominic at
https://www.hrpossibilities.com
and
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicscaffidi