Coffee and Coaching

HIK Trainings

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Real coaching conversations for real life and career moments. Coffee & Coaching brings you authentic dialogue with expert coaches about the challenges professionals face every day - from career transitions and burnout to boundaries and leadership. No scripts, just practical insights you can use immediately. Grab your coffee and join the conversation.

MAY 19

EP.15: Why We Procrastinate on Our Dreams

Life Freedom Coach Mike Messeroff joins Karol Figueroa to unpack why high-achievers procrastinate on their true dreams and how fear, job security, and social conditioning keep them stuck. Learn how to recognize the illusion of security, break free from people-pleasing, and understand why F.E.A.R. (False Evidence Appearing Real) drives inaction. Mike also introduces the “magic gap” to create clarity, and the concept of Memento Mori as a powerful reminder to stop waiting for “someday.” If you feel stuck between what you should do and what you want to do, this episode will help you reconnect with your direction and take action. Connect with today’s guest, Mike Messeroff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemesseroff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikemesseroff Website: https://mikemesseroff.com/ Meet your host: Karol Figueroa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/ Need support at work? HiK Trainings can help. Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

47 min
MAY 5

EP.14: What Adult ADHD Looks Like

ADHD coach Cathy Rashidian joins coach Karol Figueroa to break down why traditional time management doesn’t work for neurodivergent professionals and what to do instead. Learn how to shift from time management to energy management, identify the hidden workplace patterns (like the Architect, Rescuer, and Imposter) that keep you stuck, and understand why burnout is often a sign of deeper misalignment. Cathy also introduces the concept of “Vitamin A” (executive function) and “Vitamin B” (identity + boundaries) as the key to sustainable performance. Whether you have ADHD, suspect you might, or lead neurodivergent teams, this episode will help you work with your brain—not against it. Connect with today’s guest, Cathy Rashidian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyrashidian/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cathyrashidian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proudlyadhd_coachcathy/ Meet your host: Karol Figueroa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/ Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help. Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

49 min
APR 21

EP.13: The Stress Tipping Point

Crisis coach and former federal leader Zazy Lopez joins coach Karol Figueroa to break down what happens when burnout, stress, and personal crises collide with professional demands. Learn how constant cognitive switching drains your energy, how to identify the real root causes of stress, and how to know whether you need a mentor, coach, or therapist. Zazy also shares her personal experience navigating major life disruptions while still showing up at work and why mastering the power of the pause is critical to avoid burnout. If you’re overwhelmed, stretched thin, or operating under constant pressure, this episode gives you the tools to regulate, reset, and keep moving forward. Connect with today’s guest, Zazy Lopez LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zazy-ivonne-lopez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zazylopez/ Read her book: Slaying the Bar Exam Meet your host: Karol Figueroa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/ Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help. Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

43 min
SEASON 2 TRAILER

Season 2 Teaser "When Life Hits Work"

What happens when life doesn’t wait for work to slow down? Season 2 of Coffee & Coaching explores how professionals navigate stress, crisis, and real-life challenges while still showing up at work. Hosted by Karol Figueroa, this season dives into how we cope, perform, and make decisions when personal challenges collide with workplace demands, because life and work are never truly separate. Grab your coffee. This season is about showing up when life hits work. Meet your host: Karol Figueroa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/ Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help. Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

3 min
FEB 17

EP.12: The Real Work: What Season 1 Taught Us

In this season wrap-up of Coffee & Coaching, our Coach Karol Figueroa revisits the most powerful lessons from the Real Work series, bringing together key insights on burnout, boundaries, self-advocacy, toxic workplaces, and job transitions. You’ll revisit why saying “I’m at capacity” is leadership, how your body signals misalignment before your mind admits it, why high performers must show their work, how to recognize when trust in a workplace has cracked, and how to stand out after a layoff with a Personal Walking Deck. If you’re navigating today’s workplace or rethinking your relationship to it, this episode delivers the essential takeaways from Season 1 and sets the stage for what’s coming next. Meet your host: Karol Figueroa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/ Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help. Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

23 min
JAN 20

EP.11: Do Personality Test Really Work?

Gallup and ICF-certified executive coach Angelique Arnao joins Coach Karol Figueroa to break down why workplace assessments often feel frustrating and how to actually use them for real leadership growth. Karol and Angelique unpack why many employees see assessments as “pass or fail,” and what they’re truly designed to reveal. They compare the most popular tools—CliftonStrengths, Hogan, MBTI, and DiSC—and explain how to combine them to better understand your personality, communication style, and leadership approach. They also explore whether personality can change over time, how trauma can impact results, and why you can’t develop what you don’t truly understand. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at “another assessment,” this episode will help you use these tools strategically for deeper self-awareness and stronger leadership. Connect with today’s guest, Angelique Arnao LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelique-arnao-97a1a31 Website: https://www.arnaoanderson.com/ Meet your host: Karol Figueroa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/ Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help. Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

41 min
JAN 15

EP.10: Feeling Stuck This New Year?

In this Coffee Capsule, Coach Karol Figueroa breaks down why “New Year, New Goals” pressure can lead to procrastination, overwhelm, and negative self-talk. Learn how to identify the real root cause (fear, lack of clarity, or external circumstances), tell the difference between being stuck vs. taking a purposeful pause, and take small steps forward with realistic milestones and new approaches. If you’re overthinking or struggling to move, this episode will help you reset with clarity and self-compassion. Meet your host: Karol Figueroa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/ Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help. Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

7 min
JAN 6

EP.9: Toxic Workplaces, An Honest Conversation

Executive Coach and Professor Shannon Hogan joins Coach Karol to uncover how toxic work cultures quietly damage trust, creativity, and well-being—long before the warning signs feel obvious. Learn how negligent communication creates toxic environments, the three warning signs of a failing culture, why trust is nearly impossible to rebuild once broken, and why people don’t leave organizations—they leave leaders. Shannon also explains the courage required to confront toxicity and protect your health. If work feels draining, stressful, or unsafe, this episode will help you assess your environment and decide what to do next. Connect with today’s guest, Shannon Hogan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonhoganphd/ Website: https://www.totalbrilliancecoaching.com/ Meet your host: Karol Figueroa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/ Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help. Website: https://www.hiktrainings.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

47 min

Real coaching conversations for real life and career moments. Coffee & Coaching brings you authentic dialogue with expert coaches about the challenges professionals face every day - from career transitions and burnout to boundaries and leadership. No scripts, just practical insights you can use immediately. Grab your coffee and join the conversation.

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HIK Trainings
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

17
Rating

Explicit
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