The Art & Skill of Coaching: Get any client any result using trauma-informed coaching strategies

Jess DeMarchis
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If you're a coach, therapist, or individual interested in personal growth who wants to create real client transformation, not just surface-level change, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Jessica DeMarchis, a licensed trauma therapist turned life coach with over a decade of clinical and coaching experience and more than a million dollars in coaching revenue, this show goes beyond basic mindset tips and into the actual skills and tangible tools that drive client growth. Inside each episode, you'll learn advanced, trauma-informed coaching tools, psychology-backed techniques, and practical strategies to help you understand how people think, why they stay stuck, and how to create lasting behavioral and emotional change. This is not about giving advice, asking better questions, being motivational, or chasing more clients, it's about becoming the kind of coach who gets any client any result. Jess is the creator of The Art and Skill of Coaching certification, a trauma informed coach training program, and host of a top 2% globally ranked podcast. She is known for her direct, evidence-based approach to coaching and client transformation. This podcast is for coaches who want to feel confident in their sessions, therapists who want to integrate coaching tools into their work, and high-achieving individuals who are ready to deepen their self-awareness and gain real tools to expand their capacity. Expect solo trainings, real client examples, and actionable coaching frameworks you can apply immediately to improve your skills, elevate your impact, and grow your business through better client results.

  1. 17h ago

    5 Ways Trauma Can Hold Successful Women Back at Work (Part 4)

    Just because you can handle a lot doesn't mean you should keep building a life that requires you to. In part four of the 5 Hidden Ways Trauma Holds You Back at Work series, trauma therapist turned coach Jess DeMarchis breaks down The Over-Functioner: the dangerously capable woman who becomes the strong one, the responsible one and the person everyone depends on until carrying everything starts limiting her growth. You'll learn the important difference between tolerance and capacity, why functioning well under pressure doesn't necessarily mean you have more to give, and how over-functioning can quietly drain the energy you need for your next level of income, leadership and impact. Jess also shares five practical ways to build more capacity and a simple seven-day exercise to identify what you can stop carrying now. Want to identify all five patterns now? Access the free training, 5 Hidden Ways Your Trauma Holds You Back at Work & Keeps You From Your Next Level of Income and Impact, using this link: https://jessicademarchis.myflodesk.com/5hiddenimpacts   Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching

    5 Ways Trauma Can Hold Successful Women Back at Work (Part 4)

  2. Oct 27

    5 Ways Trauma Can Hold Successful Women Back at Work (Part 3)

    Are you actually preparing or are you procrastinating in a way that looks productive? In part three of the 5 Hidden Ways Trauma Holds You Back at Work series, trauma therapist turned coach Jess DeMarchis breaks down the Perpetual Preparer: the high-achieving woman who is constantly researching, planning, thinking, gathering opinions and looking for more information but struggles to actually make the decision. You'll learn why overthinking can feel responsible, how fear of making the wrong choice can quietly slow your career growth, why indecision is still a decision, and how chronic preparation can erode your self-trust. Jess also teaches the 70% Decision and a simple mindset shift that can help you make faster, thoughtful decisions without waiting for certainty. Want to identify all five patterns now? Access the free training, 5 Hidden Ways Your Trauma Holds You Back at Work & Keeps You From Your Next Level of Income and Impact, using this link: https://jessicademarchis.myflodesk.com/5hiddenimpacts   Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching

    5 Ways Trauma Can Hold Successful Women Back at Work (Part 3)

  3. Oct 20

    5 Ways Trauma Can Hold Successful Women Back at Work (Part 2)

    Do you constantly think, "It's just easier if I do it myself"? In part two of the 5 Hidden Ways Trauma Holds You Back at Work series, trauma therapist turned coach Jess DeMarchis breaks down the Control-Seeking Leader; the successful, highly capable woman who desperately wants more support but struggles to trust other people enough to actually receive it. You'll learn why control often develops as a form of protection, how hyper-independence can quietly turn you into the bottleneck in your career or business, why doing everything yourself eventually limits your income and impact, and how to begin building support without lowering your standards. Jess also walks you through her Delegation Ladder, a practical way to gradually increase your tolerance for relying on other people while protecting the responsibilities that genuinely require your expertise. Want to identify all five patterns now? Access the free training, 5 Hidden Ways Your Trauma Holds You Back at Work & Keeps You From Your Next Level of Income and Impact, using this link: https://jessicademarchis.myflodesk.com/5hiddenimpacts   Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching

    5 Ways Trauma Can Hold Successful Women Back at Work (Part 2)

  4. Oct 13

    5 Ways Trauma Can Hold Successful Women Back at Work (Part 1)

    What if the same qualities that helped you become successful are now limiting your next level? In the first episode of this five-part series, trauma therapist turned coach Jess DeMarchis introduces the 5 Hidden Ways Trauma Holds You Back at Work and breaks down Pattern #1: The Capable but Cautious Leader. If you're smart, successful and highly capable but still find yourself overthinking decisions, holding back in meetings, waiting to feel ready, hesitating to ask for more money or watching less-qualified people move faster than you, this episode will help you understand why and what to do instead. You'll learn why the issue may not be a lack of confidence, how old protection strategies can become intertwined with achievement, the difference between certainty and self-trust, and a practical five-question exercise to help you make bigger decisions without waiting for fear to disappear. Want to discover all five patterns now? Access Jess's free training, 5 Hidden Ways Your Trauma Holds You Back at Work and Keeps You From Your Next Level of Income and Impact. GET YOUR FREE TRAINING HERE: https://jessicademarchis.myflodesk.com/5hiddenimpacts  Want support creating your next level of success without sacrificing your personal life? Jess's 1:1 coaching books are open. Book a consultation through this link: www.chatwithjess.com   Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching

    5 Ways Trauma Can Hold Successful Women Back at Work (Part 1)

  5. Oct 6

    You Don't Need More Work-Life Balance. You Need This Instead

    If you're successful but keep searching for better work-life balance, another productivity hack or the perfect schedule, the problem may not be your time management. In this episode, Jess breaks down why traditional work-life balance can be the wrong goal for high-achievers and offers a different way to think about your career, family, health and ambition: values, seasons and intentional trade-offs. You'll learn why your calendar doesn't have to allocate equal time to everything you care about, how to identify when work has quietly started consuming priorities that matter more, why work-family conflict and values misalignment can contribute to burnout, and four questions you can use to decide what deserves your time and energy in this season of your life. If you've been wondering how to keep succeeding without sacrificing your health, relationships or family to do it, this episode will help you redefine what "balance" actually means. To apply for private coaching with Jess, visit www.chatwithjess.com.

  6. Sep 29

    Burned Out or in the Wrong Career? How to Tell the Difference Before You Make a Big Move

    You're exhausted, increasingly frustrated with work, and starting to wonder whether you need to quit completely. But are you actually in the wrong career or are you burned out from the way you're currently doing it? In this episode of The Art & Skill of Coaching, Jess breaks down the difference between burnout, a bad work environment, unsustainable work patterns, and genuine career misalignment. You'll learn a simple four-part framework, Demands, Design, Defaults, and Direction, to identify what's actually creating your burnout before making a major career move.  Jess also explains the psychology of burnout, why working hard isn't always the real problem, and how workload, leadership, control, values, boundaries, perfectionism, and people-pleasing can completely change your experience of the same career. If you're questioning your job, career, or professional future, this episode will help you figure out what needs to change before you decide what comes next. To work with Jess one-on-one, book a consultation at www.chatwithjess.com. Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching

  7. Sep 22

    I Hate My Job- Should I Quit? 5 Signs You've Outgrown Your Career

    You have the degree, the salary, the title, and the career you worked incredibly hard to build…so why are you secretly fantasizing about quitting? In this episode of The Art & Skill of Coaching, Jess breaks down five signs you may have outgrown your career and how to tell the difference between temporary frustration, burnout, and genuine career misalignment. You'll learn why getting a raise, taking a vacation, changing companies, or trying to "just be grateful" often doesn't solve the real problem, plus the questions to ask yourself before making a major career move. Jess also shares examples of women who discovered very different solutions: leaving a career completely, changing roles within the same profession, and restructuring a business so success no longer required constant sacrifice. If you hate your job, feel burned out, or keep wondering whether it's time for a career change, this episode will help you figure out what's actually wrong before deciding what needs to change. Ready to figure out your next professional move without sacrificing your health, relationships, or personal life to get there? Book a consultation with Jess at www.chatwithjess.com. Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching

    I Hate My Job- Should I Quit? 5 Signs You've Outgrown Your Career

  8. Sep 15

    Beyond Diet and Exercise: What Successful Women Need to Know About Health

    If you're a successful woman who already knows you should eat well, move your body, sleep more, and manage stress, why can taking care of yourself still feel so hard? In this episode, I'm joined by a lab scientist turned health, nutrition, and fitness coach to talk about what high-achieving women actually need to understand about their health beyond another workout plan or list of foods to eat. We explore how chronic stress, perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking, control, overachievement, and the habit of pushing through can affect the way women approach nutrition, fitness, recovery, and their bodies.  We also talk about what the science really says versus the health advice you can safely tune out, why more discipline is not always the answer, and what sustainable health looks like when you're also building a career, leading a company, raising a family, or carrying a lot of responsibility. If you want to feel strong, energized, healthy, and capable without turning your health into another full-time job, this conversation is for you. Want support creating your next level of success without sacrificing your personal life? Jess's 1:1 coaching books are open. Book a consultation through this link: www.chatwithjess.com Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   Guest's contact information: IG @eveguzmanofficial https://www.themacrouniversity.com/   Release date: Tuesday September 15, 2026

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If you're a coach, therapist, or individual interested in personal growth who wants to create real client transformation, not just surface-level change, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Jessica DeMarchis, a licensed trauma therapist turned life coach with over a decade of clinical and coaching experience and more than a million dollars in coaching revenue, this show goes beyond basic mindset tips and into the actual skills and tangible tools that drive client growth. Inside each episode, you'll learn advanced, trauma-informed coaching tools, psychology-backed techniques, and practical strategies to help you understand how people think, why they stay stuck, and how to create lasting behavioral and emotional change. This is not about giving advice, asking better questions, being motivational, or chasing more clients, it's about becoming the kind of coach who gets any client any result. Jess is the creator of The Art and Skill of Coaching certification, a trauma informed coach training program, and host of a top 2% globally ranked podcast. She is known for her direct, evidence-based approach to coaching and client transformation. This podcast is for coaches who want to feel confident in their sessions, therapists who want to integrate coaching tools into their work, and high-achieving individuals who are ready to deepen their self-awareness and gain real tools to expand their capacity. Expect solo trainings, real client examples, and actionable coaching frameworks you can apply immediately to improve your skills, elevate your impact, and grow your business through better client results.

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