Go Coach Yourself!

Ryan Reichert-Estes, CPCC and Vic Smith, CPCC
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Welcome to Go Coach Yourself!, a podcast to help you get unf*cked and build the incredible life you deserve. We’re Vic and Ryan, two certified coaches trying to change the world one conversation at a time.In our respective practices, we’ve noticed common experiences or themes that come up again and again with clients. We started Go Coach Yourself to share our thoughts, experiences and tips with more people, giving you tools you can use to navigate your own way through any of the topics we cover. Through these examples and deep dives on coaching topics we hope you’ll gain a greater understanding of what working with a coach can involve. We believe everyone deserves to have a coach in their team, so whether you’re still exploring to find the right coach for you or you are ready to get started, we’re excited to give you an inside look at how two coaches see the world. We’re going to have a ton of fun along the way, and welcome you to join us on this journey!About Vic Smith, CPCC About Ryan Reichert-Estes, CPCC

  1. Get Unf*cked: You Are Not a Problem to Fix

    FEB 4

    Get Unf*cked: You Are Not a Problem to Fix

    Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to interpret discomfort, confusion, or lack of momentum as proof that something is wrong with us. In this episode, Ryan and Vic challenge that assumption. They unpack what it really means to get unfcked* — not by fixing yourself, but by recognizing when you’re simply under-resourced, not broken. Together, they explore three core elements that are often missing when life starts to feel heavy or stuck: Clarity – not certainty or a 10-year plan, but orientationDirection – movement without needing to feel “ready”Autonomy – the right to want what you want without justificationYou’ll hear personal stories, coaching reflections, and practical reframes to help you stop diagnosing yourself as the problem — and start asking better questions about what’s actually missing. In this episode: Why confusion and discomfort are not character flawsHow the “fix yourself” mindset quietly runs the self-help industryThe difference between being broken and being under-resourcedWhy motivation follows action (not the other way around)What autonomy really costs — and why it’s worth itReflection questions from the episode: What are you assuming is a personal flaw that might actually be a missing input?If you didn’t need to be sure, what would you try?Where are you living someone else’s version of “enough”?If you assumed you weren’t broken, what would you stop apologizing for?Key takeaway: You don’t need fixing. You need support, space, and permission to listen to yourself. Hosts: Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

    40 min

  2. JAN 21 · BONUS

    We're Back, Baby! Season 3 Intro

    Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! Vic and Ryan kick of Season 3 of Go Coach Yourself!  They look back at the 2025 Season 2 and tease what is coming in 2026. They touch on Heated Rivalry, both the TV show and the books, their amazing 2025 guests, how they will double down on the tagline for 2026 and extend an invitation. Their invitation: We want hear from you. We are looking for folks who want be coached, folks who want hear their issue or their challenge or their successes talked about. We want answer your questions and help you get unfucked to build the incredible life you deserve.  So reach out. You can send us a text message directly via the link below. You can reach out to either of us on LinkedIn or you can email us at hey@gocoachyourselfpodcast.com Hosts: Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

    14 min
  3. Introducing The 12 Days of Coaching

    12/24/2025 · BONUS

    Introducing The 12 Days of Coaching

    Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! Every year, the holiday season invites us into a strange mix of celebration, reflection, chaos, joy, expectation, and—let’s be honest—just trying to keep it together long enough to coast into January with our sanity intact.  So this year, Go Coach Yourself! is offering a little gift: The 12 Days of Coaching, a playful redux of the classic “12 Days of Christmas,” reimagined as a short, daily burst of leadership wisdom to close out the year strong. Instead of partridges, pear trees, and various types of birds no one actually wants, each day brings a micro-practice designed to help leaders reset, re-center, and re-enter the new year with intention. Think of it like a tiny advent calendar for your leadership brain—no chocolate, but way more satisfying. Hosts: Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

    7 min
  4. How to Show up for Someone Without Trying to Fix Them

    12/17/2025

    How to Show up for Someone Without Trying to Fix Them

    Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan tackle the common urge to fix people's problems rather than hold space and truly listen.  Dive into the reasons why jumping into fixer mode doesn't work and hear about the importance of holding space and providing support without solving. Learn why your well-intended advice might backfire and how to create meaningful connections.  This episode has practical tips and empowering questions that help you show up in a way that supports and doesn't solve.  Links to articles: HBR - What Great Listeners Actually Do Psychology Today - How Unsolicited Advice Harms Your Relationships Hosts: Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

    15 min
  5. Questions to Reflect On

    12/10/2025

    Questions to Reflect On

    Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! hosts Vic and Ryan answer four reflection questions to close out the year meaningfully.  They explore overcoming challenges, building or breaking habits, feeling proud, and strengthening relationships by looking back on their year and focusing in on some key moments. Through personal anecdotes, they touch on themes such as the importance of action over motivation, dealing with physical injuries, improving sleep habits, and reconnecting with past colleagues.  They encourage you to use these questions not just at the year-end but any time for personal growth.  Four questions: 1. What is one challenge you have overcome this year and what did it teach you about yourself? 2. What's a habit you've built or broken that has improved your quality of life this year? 3. What is a moment from this year when you felt truly proud of yourself, what happened? 4. What relationship you have strengthened this year and what made it grow? Two bonus questions: - What's a meaningful act of kindness you've experienced or given recently? - What's one thing you're grateful for this year that you might have taken for granted in the past? Hosts: Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

    31 min
  6. Portfolio or Mastery? Making Sense of Your Career Journey

    12/03/2025

    Portfolio or Mastery? Making Sense of Your Career Journey

    Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! Have you ever looked at your career and thought, “Does any of this even make sense?” In this episode, Ryan and Vic unpack two common career paths: The portfolio career – built through experiments, pivots, and lots of different chapters.The mastery career – built through depth, focus, and long-term growth in a specific craft or field.Neither is better. What matters is how you understand your patterns, your identity, and the meaning inside your story. Ryan shares his non-linear path across wine, HR, L&D, and coaching as an example of a portfolio career. Vic shares how she built a mastery career in leadership and manager development without a traditional degree, and why experience and curiosity matter just as much as credentials. You’ll hear: Common limiting stories for both portfolio and mastery careers (and how to reframe them).How to spot the patterns that have been there all along, even when your CV looks “messy” or “too narrow.”Why your next move should be driven by identity, not fear.We wrap with practical coaching questions you can use right away to make sense of where you’ve been and what might be next. This episode is for you if: You’ve done a lot of different things and worry you “never stuck with anything.”You’ve gone deep in one area and feel stuck or trapped by your expertise.You’re somewhere in between and just want language and clarity for your journey.Listen in, grab a notebook, and start seeing your career through a kinder, clearer lens. Resources Go Coach Yourself! - You Are Not Your Job TitleGo Coach Yourself! - Uncovering Your X-Factor: Conversations on Honesty and Intention with Francesca RanieriHosts: Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

    53 min
  7. Start Slow, Start Small, Start Scared - Just Get Started

    11/26/2025

    Start Slow, Start Small, Start Scared - Just Get Started

    Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! Are you holding back on your dreams because you're scared of failing or not being perfect?  Tune in as Vic and Ryan discuss why starting small, slow, and even scared is the secret to forward momentum.  Through personal stories and practical tips to help you take that leap this epidose covers how to get started despite the fear or desire for perfection. Its never too late, you are not too old, you are qualified enough, start slow, start small, start scared, just get started. Links to Previous Episodes Summer Shorts - This is Goodness in Failure Why is 'What Do You Want?' Such a Tough Question Confronting Your Inner Sabateurs Finding, Connecting and Nurturing Your Leader Within Hosts: Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

    36 min
  8. How to Choose a Coach

    11/19/2025

    How to Choose a Coach

    Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! Whether you're seeking personal growth, career advancement, or creative inspiration, choosing the right coach makes all the difference.  Join Vic and Ryan in this episode of Go Coach Yourself! as they navigate the essentials—from understanding your goals, and budget considerations, to uncovering the credentials that matter.  This episode offers insights and actionable tips that demystify the coaching process, helping you find that perfect partnership.  Links in this episode: What is Co-Acive Coaching, Really? IPEC Coaching Hudson Institute of Coaching Hosts: Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk

    36 min
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Welcome to Go Coach Yourself!, a podcast to help you get unf*cked and build the incredible life you deserve. We’re Vic and Ryan, two certified coaches trying to change the world one conversation at a time.In our respective practices, we’ve noticed common experiences or themes that come up again and again with clients. We started Go Coach Yourself to share our thoughts, experiences and tips with more people, giving you tools you can use to navigate your own way through any of the topics we cover. Through these examples and deep dives on coaching topics we hope you’ll gain a greater understanding of what working with a coach can involve. We believe everyone deserves to have a coach in their team, so whether you’re still exploring to find the right coach for you or you are ready to get started, we’re excited to give you an inside look at how two coaches see the world. We’re going to have a ton of fun along the way, and welcome you to join us on this journey!About Vic Smith, CPCC About Ryan Reichert-Estes, CPCC

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  • Creator
    Ryan Reichert-Estes, CPCC and Vic Smith, CPCC
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
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