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PRIME SPACE | Advanced Conversations in Coaching is a podcast for professional coaches who are committed to deepening their coaching mindset, coaching presence, and coaching mastery. Hosted by Elias Scultori, MCC, each episode explores the deeper layers of the coaching craft—where mindset, skill, presence, and humanity meet in real client conversations. PRIME SPACE brings together working professional coaches—from ACC to MCC—and thoughtful voices from across the coaching profession to explore what mastery in coaching truly looks like in practice. Through honest, reflective, and sometimes provocative dialogue, the show examines topics such as the true coaching mindset, the evolution of coaching skills beyond the ICF competencies, coach presence, and the ongoing development of professional coaches. If you are a trained coach, leadership coach, or coaching professional looking to stretch your thinking, refine your craft, and engage with the deeper questions shaping the future of coaching, welcome to PRIME SPACE.

  1. Competencies, Not Rules

    4D AGO · VIDEO

    Competencies, Not Rules

    Is ICF Coaching real coaching? In this episode of PRIME SPACE: Advanced Conversations in Coaching, Elias Scultori, MCC, explores a common tension in professional coaching today: the "rules" of coaching and the reality of our practices. Many coaches feel overwhelmed by the structure of professional coaching—session agreements, open questions, avoiding advice, demonstrating competencies, preparing for certification. At times, it can feel like coaching requires carrying a mental checklist that conflicts with supporting the client. But what if that understanding misses the deeper purpose? Elias challenges the following rules myth and invites coaches to see competencies for what they truly are: best practices designed to serve the client, not constrain the coach. Using a powerful analogy from surgery, he explores how mastery enables coaches to move beyond rigid technique to thoughtful, moment-by-moment decision-making. This episode is an invitation to move from legalism to discernment, from performing coaching to embodying it, and from rules to freedom in the coaching conversation. If you’ve ever wondered whether ICF coaching is “real coaching,” this conversation goes straight to the heart of the question. Memorable Quotes “You cannot coach in a straitjacket.” “The goal of the competencies is not rules for rules’ sake. The goal is the client.” “Mastery is not using every tool. Mastery is knowing when to use the right one.” “ICF coaching is real coaching—if we dare to understand it fully.”Chapters 00:00 — The Weight of Coaching RulesWhy many coaches feel overwhelmed by competencies, certification requirements, and the pressure to “do coaching right.” 04:10 — There Are No RulesWhy the ICF Core Competencies are not rules, but best practices developed through research and collective professional experience. 07:49 — Finding FreedomWhy some coaches struggle with the rules and ways to find freedom in their practices. 12:01 — The Surgeon AnalogyHow true excellence comes from understanding every tool deeply—and then making the best decision for the client in the moment. #Coaching #ICFCoaching #CoachTraining #ProfessionalCoaching #CoachingMindset #CoachDevelopment #LeadershipCoaching

    16 min
  2. Is It Cake?

    MAR 9 · VIDEO

    Is It Cake?

    In this thought-provoking solo episode of PRIME SPACE, host Elias Scultori, MCC, explores how the human brain processes information, and why our natural tendency to label and categorize the world can quietly interfere with powerful coaching. Scientists estimate that the brain processes around 11 million bits of information per second, yet we can consciously hold only 40–50 bits at a time. To cope with this overload, the brain relies on shortcuts: labels, assumptions, and categories. But what happens when those shortcuts shape how we listen to our clients? Through a playful reference to the Netflix show Is It Cake?, Elias invites coaches to question the certainty of what seems obvious. Just like a hyper-realistic cake disguised as an everyday object, the stories and labels we attach to situations—and people—can easily fool us. This episode explores a central tension in coaching: the balance between knowledge and curiosity. While training, frameworks, and experience are essential, the real power of coaching lies in the willingness to question what appears clear and remain open to what has not yet been seen. What assumptions are shaping how we hear our clients?What labels are quietly narrowing our perception?And how can coaches cultivate the humility and courage required to move beyond them? For professional coaches who want to deepen their presence, expand their listening, and challenge their own certainty, this episode is an invitation to look again. Because sometimes the question isn’t what is happening.It’s what are we missing? Memorable Quotes “Labels help us navigate the world—but they can also quietly limit what we are able to see.”"Knowledge is cheap these days. If I am too attached to my own knowing, I cannot fully support my client’s exploration.”“Sometimes the most powerful coaching question is simply: What else might be here?” Chapters 00:13 — 11 Million Bits vs. 40 BitsHow the brain filters overwhelming information and why we rely on labels. 02:42 — “Is It Cake?” and the Illusion of CertaintyA playful example of how easily perception can be fooled. 04:17 — What This Means for CoachingHow assumptions and labels influence the coaching relationship. 05:47 — The Power of LabelsHow identity markers and categories instantly shape perception. 09:40 — The True Mindset of CoachingWhy humility, openness, and courage matter more than technique. ⭐ Subscribe to PRIME SPACE for more advanced conversations on the craft and mindset of professional coaching.

    11 min
  3. Listening System

    MAR 2 · VIDEO

    Listening System

    What if listening in coaching isn’t just a skill… but a system? In this episode of PRIME SPACE, host Elias Scultori, MCC, explores the multidimensional nature of listening in professional coaching. While most coach training programs introduce listening as the first skill, Elias shares why at PRIME Coaching Academy it comes later—after covering coaching mindset, distinctions, and even framework. Why? Because skills without foundation stay mechanical. True listening emerges from identity, awareness, and discernment. This episode challenges coaches to move beyond capturing details. It introduces the idea that a coaching conversation is a *system*—one that includes the client, their story, what’s beneath the story… and the coach. You’ll explore: The difference between hearing details and listening for identity Why self-awareness is the gateway to masterful listening How your own values, fears, and biases inevitably enter the coaching space The evolution from ACC-level listening to PCC/MCC-level systemic listeningIf you're a coach committed to mastery—or simply someone who wants to listen more deeply in your relationships—this episode will shift how you think about presence and partnership. Chapters 00:14 – The need for foundational learning before listening04:33 – Capturing details vs. understanding context06:01 – Listening to what the client says vs. who the client is08:45 – Coaching as a living system10:14 – When your story interferes with listening11:41 – Self-awareness as advanced listening (PCC/MCC level) Memorable Quotes “In coaching, we don’t only listen to what the client is saying — we listen to who the client is.”“Details are data. Identity is the bottom line.”“I enter the room, and everything that I am comes with me.”“The question is not how to eliminate who you are — but how aware you are of who you are.” This Episode Is For You If: You’re working toward ACC, PCC, or MCC credentials You want to deepen your coaching presence You’re curious about systemic and reflective practice You value evidence-based coaching *and* inner developmentIf this conversation resonates with you: Follow the show on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Leave a 5-star review Share this episode with a colleague Subscribe on YouTube for more conversations on coaching mastery

    14 min
  4. Partnership Illusion

    FEB 23 · VIDEO

    Partnership Illusion

    What does *partnership* really mean in coaching? In this episode of PRIME SPACE, Elias Scultori, MCC explores one of the most foundational ideas in coaching – the assumption of equal partnership between coach and client. Using the official ICF definition of coaching as a starting point, this episode challenges a core belief in our profession: Is coaching truly a meeting of equals? Elias unpacks: Why “partnering” is everywhere in coaching—and why that matters The hidden power dynamics created by labels like coach and client How hierarchy can subtly enter the room despite our best intentions What becomes possible when we strip away roles and meet as human beings How language shapes mindset, presence, and ethical practiceThis episode is especially relevant for ICF ACC, PCC, and MCC coaches, mentor coaches, and anyone committed to embodying the coaching mindset with depth, humility, and integrity. Chapters00:12 – Partnering is everywhere04:00 – Is equal partnership realistic?05:24 – Labels, roles, and power dynamics06:38 – Challenging the partnership assumption08:12 – Beyond masks: two human beings in conversation09:52 – Redefining partnership in practice Subscribe for weekly reflections on coaching mindset, presence, and mastery

    13 min
  5. Evidence Is the Start

    FEB 16 · VIDEO

    Evidence Is the Start

    Across the coaching industry, there is an increasing emphasis on being evidence-based.And it matters. A lot. In this solo episode of PRIME SPACE, host Elias Scultori, MCC explores why evidence-based coaching is a vital foundation for the credibility and sustainability of our profession. From there, the conversation opens into what evidence makes possible—how strong research and standards create the conditions for innovation, adaptability, and deeper presence in real coaching conversations. This episode is an invitation to honor the science, respect the standards, and use them as a springboard for continued growth. You’ll hear reflections on the pioneers of coaching, the responsibility we carry today, and why you, in every coaching conversation, contribute to shaping the future of our profession. Episode Highlights & Timestamps00:13 – Why “evidence-based” matters more than ever in coaching02:15 – Coaching pioneers: building the airplane while flying it03:57 – Why waiting for evidence would have killed innovation05:55 – The sustainability of coaching depends on research and rigor09:33 – When evidence alone makes us obsolete12:48 – Coaches as creators of the next wave of evidence Memorable Quotes“Evidence-based is not the finish line. It’s the starting point.”“If the pioneers had waited for evidence, coaching would never have existed.”“Innovation is at the core of the coaching mindset.”“It’s not the ICF staff that sets our standards—it’s you, in every coaching conversation.”

    15 min
  6. From Chaos to Coherence

    FEB 9 · 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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PRIME SPACE | Advanced Conversations in Coaching is a podcast for professional coaches who are committed to deepening their coaching mindset, coaching presence, and coaching mastery. Hosted by Elias Scultori, MCC, each episode explores the deeper layers of the coaching craft—where mindset, skill, presence, and humanity meet in real client conversations. PRIME SPACE brings together working professional coaches—from ACC to MCC—and thoughtful voices from across the coaching profession to explore what mastery in coaching truly looks like in practice. Through honest, reflective, and sometimes provocative dialogue, the show examines topics such as the true coaching mindset, the evolution of coaching skills beyond the ICF competencies, coach presence, and the ongoing development of professional coaches. If you are a trained coach, leadership coach, or coaching professional looking to stretch your thinking, refine your craft, and engage with the deeper questions shaping the future of coaching, welcome to PRIME SPACE.

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  • Creator
    Elias Scultori, MCC
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 PRIME Coaching, LLC
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    PRIME SPACE

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