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Let's talk coaching... A spontaneous, thought-provoking, sincere, and relevant conversation on the state of the coaching profession and what it takes to be an effective, professionally trained coach. With host Elias Scultori, MCC.

  1. From Chaos to Coherence

    1D AGO · VIDEO

    From Chaos to Coherence

    What does it take to remain steady when everything around us feels uncertain, loud, or chaotic? In this powerful episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC, sits down with Patricia Risch, MCC, a coach, edgewalker, and global citizen, to explore the lived experience and coaching implications of moving from chaos to coherence. Drawing from her time living through geopolitical crises in Pakistan and Jordan, Patricia shares how navigating global instability shaped her capacity for grounded presence, energetic coherence, and conscious choice. Together, Elias and Patricia unpack how coherence is not just a mindset but a practice, one that allows coaches and leaders to hold space without being hijacked by fear, reactivity, or overwhelm. This conversation is especially relevant for coaches, leaders, and change-makers who work with clients facing uncertainty, emotional dysregulation, or complex systemic challenges. You’ll hear how coherence becomes a generative force that supports clarity, emotional regulation, leadership presence, and forward movement—even in the midst of chaos. ✨ Key themes The concept of the *edgewalker* in coaching and leadership Moving from reactivity to intentional choice Coherence as an energetic and embodied practice How coaches can stay grounded when clients arrive in chaos Coaching as a catalyst for the evolution of human consciousnessEpisode Chapters 01:49 – Living in Global ChaosPatricia reflects on experiencing embassy bombings, 9/11 abroad, and cultural liminality. 04:25 – Choosing Steadiness in CrisisDetachment, awareness, and the power of internal anchoring. 05:42 – Coaching as IntegrationHow coach training helped Patricia bring meaning and coherence to her experiences. 08:47 – How Do We Move from Chaos to Coherence?Values, recalibration, and intentional presence. 11:50 – “Do I Have Thoughts, or Do My Thoughts Have Me?”Awareness, detachment, and choice in moments of crisis. 14:12 – The Core Message of CoachingMovement, momentum, and evolution. 14:46 – Practical Guidance for CoachesPause, breathe, ground, listen, and create space. 15:25 – The Power of ChoiceFrom global crises to everyday moments—coherence is always available. Memorable Quotes “Reactivity doesn’t have to be the choice.” — Patricia Risch, MCC“Regardless of the chaos, there is always a choice.” — Elias Scultori, MCC“Do I have thoughts, or do my thoughts have me?” — Patricia Risch, MCC“To support our clients, we must first bring coherence within ourselves.” — Elias Scultori, MCC Subscribe to PRIME SPACE for conversations at the edge of coaching, consciousness, and human potential.

    17 min
  2. Questions and More...

    FEB 2 · VIDEO

    Questions and More...

    In this solo episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC, invites coaches to rethink one of coaching’s most essential tools: **questions**. How can we enhance the dimension and range of our coaching questions? Elias explores how questions shape awareness, expand perspective, and unlock client potential. He introduces a clear, practical distinction between questions that explore the present (“what is”) and those that push clients beyond their current thinking (“what could be”). Together, these two categories create clarity, challenge assumptions, and open the door to possibility and transformation. The episode is full of practical examples and sample questions that can inspire you to craft even more powerful questions. Episode Chapters 00:02 – The Power of QuestionsWhy questions are more than a technique—they’re a gateway to awareness, clarity, and choice. 01:24 – Beyond Open vs. Closed QuestionsExploring the wide landscape of question types and why awareness of them matters. 02:57 – Questions of the Present: “What Is”How present-focused questions help clients clarify meaning, values, emotions, and reality. 04:11 – Questions That Stretch BeyondInviting new perspectives through imagination, intuition, and future-oriented inquiry. 06:11 – The Value—and the Limit—of Staying in the PresentWhy clarity alone is powerful, but not always sufficient. 06:45 – Opening the Door to PossibilityUsing questions to disrupt current thinking and reveal what else might be possible. 08:05 – Challenging with a WhisperHow the most transformative challenges are often gentle, subtle, and expansive. Memorable Quotes “Through the power of curiosity, so much can be unearthed and discovered by the client.”“The best challenges are often those that come with a whisper.”“In that moment, my knowledge becomes irrelevant—and the coaching becomes transformative.”

    11 min
  3. How to Do It

    JAN 26 · VIDEO

    How to Do It

    What does it actually look like to build a successful coaching practice grounded in a true coaching mindset—not theory, not ideals, but real, day-to-day application? In this PRIME SPACE episode, Elias Scultori, MCC, is joined by master coach Amy Donovan, MCC, to answer the question many coaches quietly struggle with: How do we do this? How do we stay aligned with the coaching mindset when clients want solutions, answers, and quick fixes Together, Elias and Amy unpack the practical realities of coaching at a masterful level—clarity of role, courage in client relationships, and the discipline required to resist slipping into consulting or problem-solving. They explore how coaches unintentionally compromise the coaching mindset out of fear, scarcity, or pressure to please—and how that compromise slowly erodes joy, impact, and sustainability in a coaching practice. This episode is a powerful invitation for coaches to recommit to the transformational power of coaching, to educate clients through presence (not explanation), and to build practices rooted in integrity, confidence, and long-term change. If you’ve ever wondered how to embody the coaching mindset—not just understand it—this conversation is for you. Chapters 02:04 – The Core Question: “How Do We Do This?”What it truly means to build a practice aligned with the coaching mindset. 02:16 – The Coach’s Identity and RoleAmy on self-perception, expertise, and informing clients how to use coaching effectively. 03:10 – Clarity About the Proposition of CoachingWhy confusion about coaching leads to compromise and misalignment. 04:20 – Resisting the Seduction of Giving SolutionsHow solution-giving quietly undermines transformation. 05:37 – “They Think They Know”Exploring client expectations and the coach’s responsibility to go deeper. 07:37 – Educating Clients Without Explaining CoachingThe power of silence, presence, and well-placed questions. 08:40 – Is It Really Possible to Do This?Why a mindset-driven practice *does* work—and thrives. 10:48 – Scarcity, Fear, and the Courage to Say NoHow fear drives misalignment—and how integrity creates opportunity. 12:58 – A Call for Coaches to Pause and ReflectReclaiming joy, presence, and commitment to the mindset. Memorable Quotes “Once we are clear about the proposition of coaching, there is no other way to practice.” — Elias Scultori, MCC“When we slip into solutions, we choke off the opportunity for real transformation.” — Amy Donovan, MCC“Education doesn’t happen when we explain coaching—it happens when clients *experience* it.” — Elias Scultori, MCC“We are the stewards of our profession, and stewardship requires courage.” — Amy Donovan, MCC“The coaching mindset is the source of your success.” — Elias Scultori, MCC

    16 min
  4. The Courage to Say No

    JAN 19 · VIDEO

    The Courage to Say No

    What does it *really* take to build a sustainable, ethical, and successful coaching practice? In this powerful episode of PRIME SPACE, host Elias Scultori, MCC, sits down with executive coach and HR consultant Michelle Tajudeen, PCC, Managing Director of MetaCC Incorporated, to explore one of the most challenging and defining moments in a coach’s journey: having the courage to say no. Michelle shares a candid story from early in her coaching career, when a lucrative corporate opportunity required her to compromise the very principles she was trained to uphold. Faced with pressure to guarantee outcomes, impose agendas, and prioritize short-term results over client autonomy, Michelle made a decision that would ultimately shape her reputation, integrity, and long-term success. Together, Elias and Michelle unpack the realities of coaching in revenue-driven environments, the risks of “voluntold” coaching, and why honoring the client’s process is non-negotiable—even when it feels financially or professionally risky. This episode is essential listening for new coaches, experienced coaches, mentor coaches, and leaders navigating the intersection of ethics, business, and authenticity. 🎧Episode Highlights • Why saying yes too quickly can cost you your integrity as a coach• The hidden dangers of outcome-driven, agenda-based coaching• What happens when coaches compromise their values—and when they don’t• How saying no led to an 8-year corporate partnership and coaching 250+ executives• Trusting intuition as a core professional competency• Building a coaching brand rooted in credibility, ethics, and authenticity ⏱️ Chapters 00:29 – Meet Michelle Tajudeen, PCC04:06 – The biggest lesson of Michelle’s coaching journey08:41 – The cost of compromise in coaching09:51 – Finding the courage to say no12:52 – How integrity created unexpected long-term success14:47 – Reputation, trust, and coaching without compromise17:13 – Final advice for coaches at every stage 🔑 Key Takeaway Quotes “It takes real courage to say no as a coach.” “Integrity will always cost you something upfront—but it pays dividends long term.” “Trust your intuition. It will lead you back to why you became a coach in the first place.” If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, rate, and share PRIME SPACE with fellow coaches and leaders who care about excellence, ethics, and humanity in coaching.

    19 min
  5. Let's Get Real

    JAN 12 · VIDEO

    Let's Get Real

    Let’s get real about coaching in the real world. In this episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC, tackles a common tension coaches face: the gap between the coaching mindset we’re trained in and the results-driven reality our clients demand. “Clients want results—and they want them fast.” But does that mean coaching doesn’t work in high-pressure, executive, organizational environments? Building on last week’s conversation about coaching mindset, Elias explores why problem-solving, quick fixes, and jumping into expert mode often create the illusion of effectiveness while quietly undermining real transformation. This episode is a candid invitation to rethink what clients are really asking for, how coaches unintentionally dilute their value, and why holding space, not providing answers, is often the most impactful work we can do. You’ll hear a clear, grounded exploration of: Why coaching is not utopian theory, but a practical, real-world discipline The difference between coaching, consulting, mentoring, and training, and why ethics matter How “emergencies” can pull coaches out of presence and into performance What it truly means to embody a coaching mindset under pressureThis episode is essential listening for coaches who want to stop negotiating their mindset, deepen their skills, and build sustainable, impactful practices—without abandoning the core of coaching. ⏱️Episode Chapters00:14 – Coaching Mindset Meets Reality02:58 – Is Coaching Mindset Just Utopia?05:07 – The Illusion of Effectiveness06:19 – When Coaching Isn’t the Right Modality08:35 – Emergencies and the “Building on Fire” Moment 0:02 – The Real Reason Coaches Rush to Solve12:10 – Educating Clients 13:34 – The Road Less Traveled

    16 min
  6. The Least Defined Coaching Concept

    JAN 5 · VIDEO

    The Least Defined Coaching Concept

    In the Season Four premiere of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC, explores one of the most essential and misunderstood foundations of professional coaching: the coaching mindset. With the evolution of the ICF Core Competencies, coaches around the world continue to ask: What does it really mean to embody a coaching mindset? In this solo episode, Elias offers a clear, experience-based perspective that goes beyond definitions, checklists, and skill execution. This episode unpacks five core principles that define the coaching mindset, including why coaching is client-centered rather than solution-driven and is rooted in the belief that clients are capable, resourceful, and whole. Elias also examines power, hierarchy, partnership, and why coaching must be lived—not turned on and off during sessions. More than a professional framework, this episode positions coaching as a transformational movement—one that has the power to reshape individuals, organizations, and how we relate to one another as human beings. Whether you are a new coach, an experienced practitioner, or preparing for ICF credentialing, this episode invites deep reflection on who you are being as a coach—and why mindset is the foundation from which all coaching skills emerge. Quotes“Solutions are not the goal of coaching; they are the consequence of awareness.”“The client is always the expert—our expertise is the coaching process.”“Mindset is the hardest part of coaching—and the foundation of every skill.” Chapters01:04 – Why “Coaching Mindset” Still Feels UnclearReflections on the evolution of the ICF Core Competencies and why the concept remains elusive. 04:47 – Coaching Is Client-CenteredWhy coaching focuses on the *who*, not the *what*, and prioritizes transformation over transactions. 06:17 – Coaching Is Not Solution-BasedHow solutions emerge naturally as a byproduct of awareness, not the goal of the process. 07:32 – Clients Are Capable, Resourceful, and WholeThe foundational belief that there is nothing to fix—and how this shifts the entire coaching relationship. 08:49 – Coaching Is Client-Led and Adult-to-AdultOwnership, responsibility, and the coach’s commitment to “not knowing.” 09:57 – Partnership, Equality, and Power AwarenessWhy minimizing hierarchy is essential—and why the client is always the true expert. 11:11 – Coaching as a Way of BeingWhy mindset can’t be turned on and off, and how coaching becomes a lived set of values. 13:51 – A Call to Embody the Coaching MindsetAn invitation to reflection, practice, and contribution beyond the coaching conversation.

    15 min
  7. My Mother's Legacy

    12/01/2025 · VIDEO

    My Mother's Legacy

    Sometimes the most powerful coaching lesson comes from the person who never called themselves a coach. In this deeply candid and vulnerable season finale, host Elias Scultori, MCC, opens his heart and invites listeners into a meaningful moment with his mother — a lesson that shaped his coaching, his leadership, and his very understanding of presence and excellence. In My Mother’s Legacy, Elias reflects on a moment from his teenage years in Brazil, when a simple request from his mother became a lifelong teaching on intention, commitment, and showing up fully. With honesty and emotional clarity, he shares how her wisdom continues to guide his work as a Master Certified Coach and how it can inspire your own journey—especially as the year comes to a close. Whether you're a coach, a leader, or someone seeking a more intentional life, this episode is an invitation to pause… to breathe… and to recommit to giving your best—not for perfection, but for presence. ✨ Honest storytelling✨ Coaching wisdom✨ Reflective year-end guidance✨ A reminder of what truly matters 00:14 – Introducing My Mother’s StoryA glimpse into the woman whose wisdom shaped a lifetime. 04:35 – The Heart of the MessagePresence, commitment, and the essence of excellence. 05:35 – A Year-End Invitation to ReflectQuestions to guide your personal and professional introspection. 09:39 – Closing Reflections & Looking AheadHonoring legacy, appreciating listeners, and a preview of what’s next.

    11 min
  8. The Courage to Do What's Right

    11/24/2025 · VIDEO

    The Courage to Do What's Right

    What happens when an internal corporate coach with a decade of experience steps away from a secure leadership role to open an independent practice—named It’s Not About the Name? In this inspiring conversation, Ali Cengiz, ACC, joins Elias Scultori, MCC, to explore the courage, clarity, and deep humanity behind becoming a coach who leads from the inside out. Ali shares what it truly means to center the person—not the problem, not the system, not the process—and how his years as an internal coach shaped the way he now supports leaders and teams through meaningful transformation. From redefining his professional identity to parenting with a coaching mindset, Ali shows us that coaching isn’t something we do—it’s who we are. ⭐ Quotes “It’s really not about the name. It’s about the person on the other side.” — Ali Cengiz, ACC“If you want to inspire others, walk the journey yourself first.” — Ali Cengiz, ACC 01:18 — Finding a name for his coaching practice02:45 — Ali’s courageous transition from corporate to independent coaching03:38 — Lessons from five years as an internal coach05:11 — Remembering the people behind the systems08:47 — Three powerful learnings from PRIME Coaching Academy Level 110:52 — Listening as a fundamental human skill13:47 — Advice for coaches: start with your own inner work15:03 — Courage: choosing to do work that energizes you

    17 min
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Let's talk coaching... A spontaneous, thought-provoking, sincere, and relevant conversation on the state of the coaching profession and what it takes to be an effective, professionally trained coach. With host Elias Scultori, MCC.

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    Elias Scultori, MCC
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    2024 - 2026
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