STaR Coach Show Meg Rentschler

Today we are diving into the reality of change. It’s an inevitable part of evolving and growing, but we usually struggle to leave our comfortable patterns and routines to step into change. Why are we so naturally resistant? Let’s explore the challenge that comes from doing things differently and embracing change when it’s the right time to do so. 
Show Highlights:
Much of the coaching process requires us to challenge our belief systems and make positive changes (but we have a natural resistance!) Check out STaR Coach Show Episode 295, Coaching Past Ambivalence.The STaR Coach Show journey has been full of change!Are your services and offerings evolving as you gain more clarity?The crucial precursors to implementing change: know your audience, their needs, pain points, and aspirations to tailor your offering to themThe value of the guidance of mentors and coachesGet clear about your business plan, priorities, and values—and work with people who align with those things.My realization: “Just because I’ve always done it THIS way doesn’t mean I have to continue with that.”My new goals with the STaR Coach Show: to produce a quality weekly show, take advantage of more opportunities with YouTube, and change my solo shows to monthly live streamsUnderstand the value in being creative, not perfect, in your growth process; every new step may not be as successful as you want it to be.My tips for embracing change:Create your vision and write down your goals every day.Get clear about what’s holding you back.Embrace change as a catalyst for growth. 
Resources:
Mentioned in this episode:  STaR Coach Show Episode 295, Coaching Past Ambivalence
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We have a great show for you today! We are not only learning about a helpful technique but experiencing an exercise in “tapping” with my guest. It’s a win-win for you as you learn a different way to engage with clients and help them clear their blocks, reduce their stress, and reach their goals–and a stress-reducing technique for anyone! Come in with an open and curious mind and learn more with us!
Brad Yates is the online guru for Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as “tapping.” He wrote the bestselling children’s book, The Wizard's Wish, and is the co-author of the bestseller, Freedom at Your Fingertips. He is a featured expert in the film, “The Tapping Solution,” and has appeared at many events, seminars, and media outlets. Brad’s core belief is that we all have greatness within us, and he views it as his job to help people reveal that greatness. He has over 1200 instructional videos on YouTube, and he encourages our listeners to take advantage of his online resources. To get the full experience of today’s episode, we urge you to watch the video interview on the STaR Coach Show YouTube channel so you’ll more fully understand the technique of tapping. 
Show Highlights:
Brad’s explanation of EFT and tapping—and the tremendous benefitsResistance, self-sabotage, old programming, and how tapping can help us manifest and reach our goalsThe origins of tapping (1980) as an outgrowth of kinesiology and acupressureBrad’s core belief: “The Michelangelo Process”Brad’s demonstration of a tapping round on the concept of resistance (Try it with us!)Training and certification in tapping are readily available for coaches who want to work more fully with clients around their emotions.Tapping is a way to help people change habits and patterns of behavior.Brad’s explanation of the “freedom to succeed” and how we can achieve goals far beyond our familiar comfort zones“Self-sabotage is simply misguided self-love.” 
Resources:
Connect with Brad Yates: Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Freedom at Your Fingertips book
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Welcome! I hope you enjoyed our “Spring Break” during which we revisited two fantastic shows that were packed with valuable information. I’m excited today to bring you a brand new show with a physician-turned-coach/entrepreneur who shares the value of barter coaching and why this skill is a helpful addition to your creativity toolkit. There is much for us to learn about building this unique coaching muscle! Join us!
Dr. Whitney Chew is a board-certified internal medicine physician who quit medicine to pursue entrepreneurship. She helps high-achieving “creator-preneurs” tap into deep focus and peak performance so they can do more and make more money in less time, allowing them to experience more of what truly matters. Through hypnotherapy and other modalities that increase neuroplasticity, Whitney helps her clients rewrite their limiting beliefs and optimize their mindsets. 
Show Highlights:
Whitney’s transition to coaching from the medical fieldThe common scenario of moving into coaching from another professionThe comparison and contrast between coaching and medicine for those who want to help and serve othersThe necessary “unlearning” for a physician-turned-coachBarter coaching creates a platform for practicing and solidifying coaching skills. The essence of barter coaching—and how Whitney structures the schedule to accommodate needsBuilding skills and confidence through barter coaching while helping clients see their blocks and work through themBarter coaching offers a flexible playground to explore different niches.Whitney’s current coaching niche is not at all what she originally intended.Whitney’s advice for those interested in barter coaching
Resources:
Connect with Dr. Whitney Chew: Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
Past episodes mentioned: SCS 368 with Dr. Kemia Sarraf, SCS 213 with Dr. Gail Gazelle, and SCS 349 with Dr. Gail Gazelle
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Are you battling a negative narrative? We all need encouragement to get the negative narrative out of the way and shift our mindset to build the life we want. As we continue in our “Spring Break” mode, we are revisiting another great episode that is a favorite of mine from a few years ago with Pam Aks. She is a co-instructor with me at UTD, and she’s one of my favorite people! Her specialty is helping turn your inner critic into your inner support team. Sounds amazing, right? Join us to learn more!
Pam Aks is the founder of What’s Within U, an international coaching practice that supports leaders, entrepreneurs, and coaches to change the “Can’t” mindset to “Oh yeah? Watch me!” Named one of the Top Business Coaches in Phoenix by Influence Digest, Pam has helped many go from feeling demotivated personally and professionally to feeling unstoppable. In addition to coaching, Pam loves to teach and is on faculty at the University of Texas at Dallas in their Executive and Professional Coaching Certificate Program. Pam loves to read and geek out on all things mindset-related, and she’s the author of Developing a Confident Mindset. 
You’ll be inspired by Pam as she helps us adopt a more positive and forward-moving mindset. 
Show Highlights:
Pam’s journey into mindset coaching and writing her bookThe workings of the human brain are dependent on what we “feed” them.Pam’s advice for our “I can’t” storylinesLeading with empathy and understanding as a coachPam’s definition of mindsetOur negative bias keeps us safe and in our comfort zone.Changing our negative narrative requires awareness and “tuning in.”Using “what ifs” to change the negative narrativeFear-based emotions—and how they show up in our bodiesUsing awareness and data to decide what the truth isExamples of exercises to do when you feel less than confident and are caught in the negative loop:Look for the opposite to see what is really true.Be curious to see what you can learn.Recognize that you have options and choices.We are more susceptible to negative chatter when our batteries are drained.Creating a self-care “menu” of appetizers, entrees, desserts, and full means
Resources:
Connect with Pam Aks: Website and Developing a Confident Mindset book
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There is always more to learn about deep listening skills. Whatever your coaching or leadership role, you want those around you to feel seen and heard as you engage with them. In today’s episode, we are revisiting a listener favorite from 2020, Honor the Art of Deep Listening. Join us now!
Tijen Genco, a Master Certified Coach, is the owner of Genco Coaching, where she offers executive/leadership coaching, life coaching, and wellbeing coaching. She joins the show to discuss the barriers that get in the way of deep listening, along with how we can be attentive and fully present with our clients. 
Show Highlights:
Tijen’s journey into coachingThe core competencies around deep listening—and what does NOT workThe importance of self-awareness for the coachThe coach’s responsibilities during a coaching session, while keeping the focus on the clientThe key language of coaching: open-ended questions (not assumptions)Understanding the client’s model of the world and its impactDeep listening means listening for the essence of what the client says and represents.Note-taking during a coaching session? Get Tijen’s take.Understanding why the coach’s expressive language must match the client’s
Resources:
Connect with Tijen Genco: Website
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There are many different coaching styles and ways of engaging with our clients to empower them to reach their goals. Today’s show explores an interesting facet of coaching as we welcome a coach who focuses on the release of trauma and tension that build up in our bodies. Join us to learn more!
Amanda Duarte (PCC, NBC-HWC) is a somatic coach who specializes in the field of emotional regulation. With a deep care for the mind-body connection, she empowers individuals to cultivate emotional well-being and navigate life's challenges with greater ease. Amanda's passion for helping others stems from her personal experience of burnout and understanding the impact that unresolved stress and tension can have on our overall well-being. Through the application of TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) and coaching, clients learn to tap into their body's innate wisdom and activate the body's natural ability to release stress and restore equilibrium.
Show Highlights:
Amanda’s curiosity in trauma and tension release exercises (TRE)The impacts of stress in our daily lives (“The body keeps the score!”)Understanding the process of “release” (from the work of Dr. David Bercelli) and how children and adults do it differentlyAmanda’s work: inviting people to be vulnerable in a safe space that allows for a mind-body connectionAn example of what a TRE session with Amanda might look like, and how it incorporates traditional coaching methodsFeedback from clients who have incorporated TRE into their livesGroup settings for TRE allow shared humanity and increased connections.The importance for every one of us to be grounded and feel safeBenefits and results of TRE
Resources:
Work with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!
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Connect with Amanda Duarte
Email Amanda Duarte amanda@shakeforstressresilience.com
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