The Art & Skill of Coaching

Jess DeMarchis
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Welcome to The Art & Skill of Coaching Podcast with life coach and therapist, Jess DeMarchis. Coaching is one of the fastest growing industries today, but having a desire to help is not enough to be a good coach. It is a skill set and art form that is learned and practiced. And in this podcast, I will be sharing over a decade of education and experience as a therapist and coach to teach you the skills needed to feel confident and competent in your craft. You will walk away from each episode with tools you can implement immediately for both your own and your coaching clients' growth.

  1. 6H AGO

    How Indecision Is Costing You Money, Energy, and Opportunities

    You're waiting for clarity before you decide. But what if clarity actually comes after the decision? In this episode, Jess breaks down the psychology of indecision, why overthinking feels productive but isn't, and how confirmation bias works in your favor once you choose.  You'll learn how to build decision-making capacity instead of waiting to "feel ready," how to coach clients out of dilemmas and into options, and why decisiveness is one of the most underrated leadership skills in coaching and business. If you've been stuck between yes or no, now or later, stay or go — this episode will help you move NOW!   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching

    14 min

  2. MAR 3

    The Truth About Balance for Ambitious Women & Coaches Career, Marriage, Motherhood & Self-Care: Is 'Having It All' Possible?

    What if balance wasn't about choosing between your career, your relationships, your health, or your ambition—but learning how to honor it all? In today's episode of The Art and Skill of Coaching, I'm joined by Shayla King—former C-suite leader turned life coach, wife, mother, and entrepreneur—who is a living example of what it looks like to build a full, thriving life without sacrificing what matters most. Shayla and I unpack what balance actually looks like in practice, not just in theory. We talk about the beliefs she had to unlearn coming from corporate leadership, how her relationship with balance has evolved across different seasons of life, and the systems, structures, and decision-making frameworks that support both her business and personal life. This is a grounded, honest conversation about capacity, priorities, and redesigning your life—especially if you're a high-achieving woman, a coach, or someone who refuses to accept the narrative that you have to choose. Inside this episode, you'll learn: Why "doing balance better" often keeps women stuck—and what actually creates space How Shayla decides what gets prioritized when everything matters The non-negotiables that protect her marriage, health, and business The systems and support that make balance sustainable (not exhausting) The biggest mistake coaches make early on when trying to build a full life and a thriving practice If you're looking for a more expansive way to think about success, this episode will challenge you—in the best way.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3    Shayla info: www.ShaylaKing.com

    47 min

  3. FEB 24

    From New Coach to Expert: The 5 Stages of Coaching Skill Development

    Most coaches don't struggle because they lack confidence or passion—they struggle because they're in a predictable stage of skill development. In this episode, I break down the 5 stages of becoming a coach, why each stage feels the way it does, and how learning theory and the four stages of competence explain why so many coaches feel stuck despite doing "all the right things." We'll talk about: Why personal growth doesn't automatically translate into coaching skill The difference between consuming information and developing competence What I call the coaching gap—and why it's a training issue, not a personal flaw How coaches move from intuition and soft skills to real, repeatable results What separates good coaches from expert-level coaches If you're a coach who wants to go beyond the basics, refine your craft, and coach with confidence rooted in skill, this episode will help you identify where you are—and what your next step should be. Take the Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit  ASC Consult: www.chatwithjess.com    Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching

    19 min

  4. FEB 17

    Why your clients keep repeating the same patterns

    Most coaches are trained to do one thing well: either push clients forward with action and accountability or take them deep with insight and awareness. Great coaches do both — at the same time. In this episode of The Art School of Coaching, I break down what it actually means to move a client deep and forward simultaneously, why most coaching training fails to teach this skill, and how that gap leads to unsustainable results, resistance, and client frustration. You'll learn: Why action without depth creates temporary change Why insight without tools increases overwhelm The psychology behind sustainable behavior change The ABC Model (Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence) and how it's used in evidence-based coaching How to rework beliefs and implement aligned behavior for lasting results If you want to coach using science-backed frameworks, create deeper client transformations, and build a coaching practice based on science — this episode is for you. 🎓 Spring enrollment for The Art School of Coaching is open now. This is the final week before doors close for six months.   ASC Consult: www.chatwithjess.com    Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3

    12 min

  5. FEB 10

    Why Most Coaches Burn Out: Coaching From Energy Instead of Skill

    Many talented coaches struggle with consistency, income ceilings, and burnout—not because they aren't good enough, but because they're coaching from energy instead of skill. In this episode of The Art and Skill of Coaching, I break down why motivation, rapport, and personal experience aren't sustainable foundations for professional coaching—and what it actually means to coach from skill. You'll learn: The difference between surface-level coaching and professional skill-based coaching Why relying on energy leads to inconsistent client results How structure and frameworks protect intuition (not kill it) The two types of structure every coach needs to scale their impact Why breadth of skill matters more than having a "favorite" modality If you want to create consistent results, scale your income, and coach effectively even when you're tired or uninspired, this episode is for you. Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3

    9 min

  6. FEB 3

    Why Smart Coaches Still Freeze on Calls (And How We're Fixing It) The Missing Link Between Knowing and Coaching Well

    Coaches are consuming more content than ever—books, podcasts, trainings—and yet many still freeze on calls, overthink what to say next, or default to advice-giving when clients get emotional or stuck. In this episode of The Art and Skill of Coaching, I name the skill gap most coaches feel but can't articulate: the gap between knowing coaching concepts and being able to execute them cleanly in real time. I'm joined by Cat—ASC graduate, peer coach, and collaborator inside The Art & Skill of Coaching—who helps break down why content consumption doesn't create mastery, and what actually makes coaching skills stick. We discuss: Why freezing on calls isn't a confidence or motivation problem—it's a training problem The difference between understanding coaching theory and being able to coach live Why mastery is an embodied skill (and how therapists and elite performers are actually trained) Inside the new ASC Intervention Library and how it teaches coaches how to coach, not just what to know If you've ever thought, "I know this… why can't I do it on a call?"—this episode will make it click.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3    Catherine's IG: @cat_farrell_lifecoach   Why Intuition Isn't Coaching: How to Spot and Stop Projection in Sessions (Episode 181): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-skill-of-coaching/id1612960277?i=1000719596313

    28 min

  7. JAN 27

    Is a Coaching Certification Worth It? A Real ASC Student Breaks Down Her Experience

    What actually changes when you invest in a high-level coaching certification? In this episode of The Art and Skill of Coaching, I'm joined by one of my current Art and Skill of Coaching (ASC)students—just one month away from graduation—who shares an honest, behind-the-scenes look at her experience inside the program. Jess is a holistic wellness coach with 15 years of experience bridging nutrition, fitness, and mindset. Despite her background, she noticed clear gaps in her coaching skills, confidence, and session effectiveness—gaps that ultimately led her to ASC. We talk about: The biggest challenges she faced as an experienced coach (both skill-based and business-related) What made her choose ASC over other coaching certifications How her coaching identity, confidence, and depth have changed The tangible results she's created inside the program—while caring for a newborn What truly makes ASC different from other coaching programs If you're considering becoming a coach, already coaching but want to go deeper, or looking for a science-based, professional coaching certification that actually changes how you coach—this episode will help you decide your next step. Enrollment for the Spring ASC cohort opens next week. Space is limited, and doors won't open again until later this year. Check the link in the show notes to learn more about the Art and Skill of Coaching certification.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3    Jess Uthe's IG: @sagestrengthnutrition

    35 min

  8. JAN 20

    The Kind of DEEP Coaching That Actually Creates Lasting Change

    Why do some clients change—and others stay stuck? In this episode, I break down the difference between surface-level coaching and deep, identity-based coaching, and why working at the level of being creates more sustainable results than focusing on behavior alone. You'll learn: Why deep coaching is nonlinear and messy The skills coaches need beyond basic techniques How identity shifts naturally change behavior Questions that immediately deepen your coaching This is the work we teach inside The Art & Skill of Coaching—psychologically grounded, science-based, and trauma-informed. Join the Spring cohort waitlist through the link below.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3

    10 min
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Welcome to The Art & Skill of Coaching Podcast with life coach and therapist, Jess DeMarchis. Coaching is one of the fastest growing industries today, but having a desire to help is not enough to be a good coach. It is a skill set and art form that is learned and practiced. And in this podcast, I will be sharing over a decade of education and experience as a therapist and coach to teach you the skills needed to feel confident and competent in your craft. You will walk away from each episode with tools you can implement immediately for both your own and your coaching clients' growth.

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