The Modern Leadership Coaching Podcast

Marc & Teresa Hildebrand
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If you’re someone who wants to grow...  as a coach, a leader, or a human... this podcast will call you forward. Every week, we dig into what it actually takes to think clearer, lead yourself better, and coach in a way that creates real change.  No hype. No scripts. No pretending we have it all figured out. Just the work that matters. You’ll get the mindset shifts, coaching conversations, and real-life leadership lessons that help you show up with more confidence, presence, and impact... whether you’re coaching clients, leading a team, or trying to become the person you keep saying you want to be. We keep it simple, grounded, and honest… because growth isn’t about getting more information.  It’s about learning to see differently, act intentionally, and stay in motion. If you’re ready to think at a higher level and lead from a stronger place... you’ll feel right at home here. New episodes weekly at https://www.modernleadership.us/episodes/

  1. 3D AGO

    Celebrate The Little Things And Watch Your Coaching Grow

    Send us a text Big, flashy milestones get the spotlight, but the quiet wins are what actually move a coaching career forward. We open up about how progress hides in the small, repeatable actions most people overlook—smoother conversations, braver follow-ups, firmer boundaries—and why tracking those moments changes how you see yourself. Instead of waiting to feel ready, we make the case that real confidence comes from action first, feeling second, and we share practical prompts you can use to surface the proof you already have. Together we unpack the shift from proving to practicing. Proving makes you chase external validation and swings your emotions between highs and lows. Practicing gives you a stable process: take a small step, gather evidence, evaluate, and try again. We walk through examples from coaching rooms where “start messy” is more than a catchphrase—it’s the fastest path to skill, clarity, and steady momentum. When you highlight micro wins at the start of every session, you compress the distance between effort and reward, rebuild trust in yourself, and reduce the doubt that creeps in between big results. As confidence grows, a new challenge often appears: comparison. We preview how comparison hijacks focus and how a personal scoreboard of controllable actions disarms it. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to launch, post, invite, or lead, this is your nudge to move now, review later, and let the evidence of action reshape your identity as a coach. Subscribe for more grounded strategies, share this with a coach who needs a wins audit, and leave a review to tell us which small win you’re celebrating today. Interested in monthly coaching that helps you elevate how you think, act, and lead? ELEVATE by Modern Leadership Coaching gives you the structure and support to turn intention into real momentum. Join a community of people who are choosing to lead themselves, right now: https://www.modernleadership.us/elevate

    5 min

  2. DEC 18

    Why Micro Wins Build Lasting Confidence For Coaches

    Send us a text The scoreboard says growth equals big milestones—more clients, more revenue, more proof. We think that story leaves out where change really starts. In this conversation, we zoom into the tiny, easy‑to‑miss wins that quietly rebuild identity and fuel long‑term momentum. If you’ve been waiting for a breakthrough to believe you’re progressing, we’ll show you how to find proof in the work you already did this week. We start by reframing progress: small wins are not consolation prizes; they’re inputs that compound. You’ll hear practical prompts to spot them fast—like noticing the conversation that felt smoother than it did six months ago or the task you handled instead of avoided. From there, we break down why consistency beats chaos and how a simple ritual—celebrating micro wins at the start of every call—strengthens confidence faster than chasing external validation. Then we go deep on confidence. Not the hypey, mood‑based version, but the kind built from action before certainty. We share stories and insights from coaching rooms where people start messy on purpose, gather evidence from each rep, and watch self‑belief rise as a by‑product. We also call out a common trap: trying to prove yourself instead of practicing your craft. Proving keeps you stuck waiting for perfect results; practicing gets you better, sooner. As confidence grows, comparison tends to creep in, so we preview how to disarm it by anchoring to process, not timelines. If you’re a coach, creator, or leader who wants durable confidence and sustainable progress, this episode gives you tools you can use today: micro‑win tracking, action‑first loops, and a practice‑over‑proving mindset. Hit follow, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review to tell us the micro win you’re celebrating right now. Interested in monthly coaching that helps you elevate how you think, act, and lead? ELEVATE by Modern Leadership Coaching gives you the structure and support to turn intention into real momentum. Join a community of people who are choosing to lead themselves, right now: https://www.modernleadership.us/elevate

    2 min

  3. DEC 15

    Why Feeling Like You Don’t Belong Is a Sign You’re Growing as a Coach

    Send us a text Ever step into a room and feel like everyone else got the memo you missed? That jolt of discomfort might be the clearest sign you’re exactly where you need to be. We unpack why the spaces that feel too big often fit your next level, and how to turn imposter syndrome into forward motion. We walk through the pivotal mindset shift: belonging doesn’t show up before bravery; it follows it. From masterminds to coaching circles, we share how growth can feel like exposure, why that sensation reveals where you’ve been hiding, and how speaking the truth you’re avoiding unlocks momentum. You’ll hear practical ways to stay when you want to leave, including how to participate early, ask sharper questions, and borrow belief from people a few steps ahead. Their stories and steps become your map, shortening the learning curve and replacing comparison with calibration. Confidence, we argue, is earned through participation, not perfection. That means showing up consistently, contributing before you feel ready, and tracking the small wins you usually ignore. We highlight a simple system for capturing micro-milestones—clearer questions, honest shares, new connections—so your identity updates as your actions stack. When you anchor progress in these daily proofs, the room that once felt intimidating starts to feel like the right fit for the person you’re becoming. If the space stretches you, don’t bolt. Stay long enough to let courage compound, let community call you forward, and let your results speak louder than doubt. Listen now, subscribe for more conversations that push your edges, and leave a review to share the brave step you’re taking next. Interested in monthly coaching that helps you elevate how you think, act, and lead? ELEVATE by Modern Leadership Coaching gives you the structure and support to turn intention into real momentum. Join a community of people who are choosing to lead themselves, right now: https://www.modernleadership.us/elevate

    3 min

  4. DEC 11

    When Progress Feels Wrong, You Might Be On Track

    Send us a text Growth can be loud on Instagram and quiet in real life. We open our new series, What Growth Really Looks Like, by naming the truth most of us avoid: progress often feels like you’re going backwards. The rhythm gets messy, confidence dips, and your brain tells you to bail. Instead of treating that as failure, we show how discomfort, doubt, and confusion are the exact markers that you’re expanding. We walk through familiar moments—your first client, your first launch, the first time you share your work—and unpack why they feel like spinning your wheels even when you’re doing the right things. You’ll hear how unlearning precedes improvement, why the mind mistakes slowness for regression, and how to measure progress with behaviors and consistency rather than mood. We also share the quote anchoring this series—feeling lost doesn’t mean you’re off track, it means you’re expanding—and apply it directly to coaching and leadership. If you’ve ever messaged “I’m stuck,” you’ll recognize the pattern that often signals a breakthrough is near. From there, we get practical. We talk about staying calm when coaches panic, spotting the edge of a breakthrough, and using one reliable hack: surrounding yourself with people who are willing to grow, get uncomfortable, and think differently. Community normalizes the messy middle and gives you the feedback loops to keep moving. We close by teeing up the next step in the journey: how to walk into new rooms without wasting time, money, or energy, and how to know which rooms are right for your season. If the work feels awkward, you’re not broken—you’re building. Press play, share this with a friend who’s on the edge of something new, and leave a review with one uncomfortable action you’re taking this week. Interested in monthly coaching that helps you elevate how you think, act, and lead? ELEVATE by Modern Leadership Coaching gives you the structure and support to turn intention into real momentum. Join a community of people who are choosing to lead themselves, right now: https://www.modernleadership.us/elevate

    3 min

  5. DEC 8

    Coaches: No One is Coming to Save You - Here's the Power in That!

    Send us a text The line “no one is coming to save you” can sting—until you hear the second half: that’s the good news. We break down why that realization hands you the keys to your future, and how a simple shift from reacting to responding changes everything about the way you think, speak, and act. This isn’t about blame or fault; it’s about reclaiming your response as the most reliable lever you have. We explore the quiet ways we outsource responsibility—waiting for timing to be right, for motivation to appear, or for other people to change. Then we replace the waiting game with a practical framework you can use today: ask what you can influence, make one decision you’ve been avoiding, and pause before reacting so you can respond on purpose. You’ll hear how micro decisions compound into confidence and why that “click” moment—if this is going to change, I have to change it—often marks the start of a powerful identity shift. We also share how our program, Elevate, supports this work with group coaching and a driven community that helps you stop playing small. By tightening your language, clarifying priorities, and practicing small, repeatable actions, you build momentum you can trust. You are not powerless. Your response is your edge, and with each intentional step, you become the kind of person whose results reflect their values. If this message landed, tap follow, share it with someone who’s ready to lead their life, and leave a quick review telling us the one decision you’re making today. Interested in monthly coaching that helps you elevate how you think, act, and lead? ELEVATE by Modern Leadership Coaching gives you the structure and support to turn intention into real momentum. Join a community of people who are choosing to lead themselves, right now: https://www.modernleadership.us/elevate

    3 min

  6. DEC 4

    How Life Coaching Helps You Grow (And Your Clients Too)

    Send us a text What if the fastest way to grow as a coach is to realize you’re transforming too? We open up about the mirror effect that happens in every session—how a client’s breakthrough expands our own awareness, sharpens our presence, and upgrades how we lead, parent, and partner. Instead of treating coaching as something we do to others, we frame it as a practice that works through us, shaping identity and belief with every conversation. We get practical about honoring that growth, sharing a simple post-session ritual you can start today: reflect on what shifted in you, name one lesson you’re taking forward, and translate it into a tiny action within 24 hours. That rhythm turns insight into traction and builds quiet confidence over time. We also dig into why staying curious matters more than being clever, and how to ask yourself the same brave questions you pose to clients. The result is a compounding flywheel—client wins fuel your evolution, your evolution lifts your coaching, and the cycle continues. We also talk candidly about certification. Yes, you’ll learn frameworks, ethics, and methods—but the deeper value is the space to transform as a person. Many who enroll aren’t chasing a business; they’re seeking a reset for their life, relationships, and leadership. Experiencing coaching from the inside out shifts your self-concept, strengthens your belief, and makes your presence more grounded and effective. When you help someone rise, you rise a little too—by design, not by accident. If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share it with a coach who needs the reminder, and leave a review with one lesson you’re taking into your next session. Your insight might spark someone else’s breakthrough. Interested in monthly coaching that helps you elevate how you think, act, and lead? ELEVATE by Modern Leadership Coaching gives you the structure and support to turn intention into real momentum. Join a community of people who are choosing to lead themselves, right now: https://www.modernleadership.us/elevate

    2 min

  7. DEC 1

    Why Most Life Coaches Sound the Same (And How to Stand Out)

    Send us a text The most powerful moment in a coaching journey isn’t a new certification or a perfect framework—it’s the instant you stop sounding like everyone else and finally sound like you. We walk through why that shift unlocks trust, sparks honesty, and turns scripted sessions into real transformation for clients who are ready to do the work. We start by naming the feeling of being coached by someone fully present: no checklist, no performance, just a live conversation tuned to where you are. From there, we dig into how authenticity invites truth and why clients can’t change what they’re still hiding. You’ll hear a candid story about moving beyond a single style, blending life coaching with performance coaching to bridge the gap between insight and action. That hybrid approach helps clients break internal barriers, address external constraints, and leave each call with a clear plan they’re excited to follow. Along the way, we tackle the real reasons coaches imitate others—comparison and insecurity—and offer a practical path forward. Think practice over perfection, feedback over approval, and scripts as temporary training wheels rather than permanent crutches. We share specific ways to lean into intuition, refine your questions, and listen for the moment when a session needs to pivot from reflection to commitment. You’ll also learn why community matters so much: a small circle that gives honest notes will surface your strengths faster than coaching alone ever will. If you’ve felt the tug to find your own cadence, this conversation is your permission slip. Treat your voice as a tool, not a brand. Use it to model the courage you ask from clients, and watch the room change when you do. Subscribe for more practical coaching insights, share this episode with a coach who needs it today, and leave a review to help others discover the show. Interested in monthly coaching that helps you elevate how you think, act, and lead? ELEVATE by Modern Leadership Coaching gives you the structure and support to turn intention into real momentum. Join a community of people who are choosing to lead themselves, right now: https://www.modernleadership.us/elevate

    4 min

  8. NOV 27

    From Perfect Plans To Real Growth In Coaching

    Send us a text Perfection looks safe on paper, but it can choke the life out of a coaching session. We crack open the myth that tighter control leads to better outcomes and show how the real breakthroughs happen when you loosen your grip. From the first minute, we explore why coaching works best as a living conversation rather than a tightly scripted performance, and how presence—not polish—creates the conditions for honest insight and sustainable change. You’ll hear a revealing story of a client focused on business growth who couldn’t gain traction until we uncovered a hidden belief: success at work meant failure at home. That single narrative quietly blocked every tactic. By pivoting from strategy to the root cause, then reframing success as both-and, momentum returned. We walk through practical ways to hold structure loosely: set a clear intent, anchor to three essential questions, and stay ready to follow the energy when the client’s words or body language point somewhere deeper. We also talk about why coaches cling to plans—fear of failure, the comfort of certainty—and how that habit erodes presence. Instead, try guided spontaneity: a flexible map, permission to change course mid-session, and a closing debrief that captures insights. When clients feel safe to co-lead, authenticity increases and the real answers surface faster. If you’ve ever felt a session slide off your outline, consider that it may be sliding toward truth. Subscribe, share this with a coach who needs the nudge, and leave a review telling us the last time you chose presence over perfection. Interested in monthly coaching that helps you elevate how you think, act, and lead? ELEVATE by Modern Leadership Coaching gives you the structure and support to turn intention into real momentum. Join a community of people who are choosing to lead themselves, right now: https://www.modernleadership.us/elevate

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If you’re someone who wants to grow...  as a coach, a leader, or a human... this podcast will call you forward. Every week, we dig into what it actually takes to think clearer, lead yourself better, and coach in a way that creates real change.  No hype. No scripts. No pretending we have it all figured out. Just the work that matters. You’ll get the mindset shifts, coaching conversations, and real-life leadership lessons that help you show up with more confidence, presence, and impact... whether you’re coaching clients, leading a team, or trying to become the person you keep saying you want to be. We keep it simple, grounded, and honest… because growth isn’t about getting more information.  It’s about learning to see differently, act intentionally, and stay in motion. If you’re ready to think at a higher level and lead from a stronger place... you’ll feel right at home here. New episodes weekly at https://www.modernleadership.us/episodes/

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