381 episodes

The STaR Coach Show was created for professional coaches. Whether you are an Executive Coach, a Life Coach, a Business Coach or perhaps considering whether you would like to become a coach the show was created for you.



STaR Coaches is all about sharing Strategies, Tools and Resources about the field of coaching. Authors, speakers, successful coaches and industry leaders will share their expertise and wisdom in many different areas-business building, skills sets, internal coaching, external coaching, frameworks and so much more. Each show will run between 20 to 40 minutes and can be accessed on your mobile devices so that you can listen while you exercise, commute, cook, clean, relax or whatever works for you.



Each week every show will offer new insights, wisdom and advice that come from our guests; their stories, journeys and experiences. Tap into the learning to expand your coaching horizons.







About the host:



Meg Rentschler an Executive and Mentor Coach is the host of the STaR Coach Show. She has been working with others to make positive changes in their lives for over 30 years first as a psychotherapist working with couples, individuals and families. Then transitioning into Executive Coaching with a deep commitment to work within organizational environments to help leaders maximize their abilities and the abilities of those they lead to create healthier work environments with more effective communication, productivity and overall well-being.

STaR Coach Show Meg Rentschler

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    • 5.0 • 126 Ratings

The STaR Coach Show was created for professional coaches. Whether you are an Executive Coach, a Life Coach, a Business Coach or perhaps considering whether you would like to become a coach the show was created for you.



STaR Coaches is all about sharing Strategies, Tools and Resources about the field of coaching. Authors, speakers, successful coaches and industry leaders will share their expertise and wisdom in many different areas-business building, skills sets, internal coaching, external coaching, frameworks and so much more. Each show will run between 20 to 40 minutes and can be accessed on your mobile devices so that you can listen while you exercise, commute, cook, clean, relax or whatever works for you.



Each week every show will offer new insights, wisdom and advice that come from our guests; their stories, journeys and experiences. Tap into the learning to expand your coaching horizons.







About the host:



Meg Rentschler an Executive and Mentor Coach is the host of the STaR Coach Show. She has been working with others to make positive changes in their lives for over 30 years first as a psychotherapist working with couples, individuals and families. Then transitioning into Executive Coaching with a deep commitment to work within organizational environments to help leaders maximize their abilities and the abilities of those they lead to create healthier work environments with more effective communication, productivity and overall well-being.

    381: Own the Story of Your Brand with Emma Donovan

    381: Own the Story of Your Brand with Emma Donovan

    How much attention are you paying to your brand? Whether you are an internal or external coach or a leader in any capacity, you have a personal brand. How can we build confidence and create clarity around our brand while staying in alignment with ourselves? My guest today has helpful tips to share! Join us to learn more about sustainable ways to approach personal brand development with authenticity and intention. 
    Emma Donovan is the co-founder and brand strategist of Dapper, a brand studio focused on how the human experience shapes brand development. She is an established professional with 15+ years of experience in brand strategy, content writing, and entrepreneurship. At Dapper, she and her team focus on creating space for clients to gain clarity of purpose and confidence to own their authentic stories. Her ability to identify and seize an opportunity has played a significant role in her entrepreneurial journey, and Emma’s superpower lies in injecting enthusiasm, vibrancy, and playfulness into any situation. She excels in creating new products and collaborating with brilliant minds to connect the dots for clients. 
    Show Highlights:
    Your personal brand is not a logo, but it’s how you show up in the world.Imposter syndrome is the first hurdle to overcome in brand building.It’s okay (and preferred!) to be vulnerable, relatable, and authentic!Embrace the winding path that gave you experience and expertise.Steps to build your personal brand: curate your brand, share your story with joy, position yourself to attract the right clients, and stand out from the others.In social media video posts, “natural and engaging is better than being perfect.”Find your confidence in brand building through clarity of purpose.Brand building is a process; give yourself grace and time to build momentum.Emma’s advice about finding balance in being responsible and consistent in posting content while not overdoing itConversations build confidence; you can utilize LinkedIn Live, Zoom, Google Meets, etc.Emma’s tips about writer’s block, accountability, and using LinkedIn
    Resources:
    Connect with Emma Donovan: Dapper Website and LinkedIn
    Work with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!
    Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!
    Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  
    Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

    • 36 min
    380: From Inside Out: My Transition from Internal to External Coach with Susan Daniel, ACC

    380: From Inside Out: My Transition from Internal to External Coach with Susan Daniel, ACC

    Most coaches don’t set out to be coaches. A consistent background among many coaches is the move from some other kind of work where we have grown and developed as human beings before moving into the coaching world. The transition for many coaches involves moving from the corporate sector into entrepreneurship, a journey that has its various challenges and experiences. Whatever your coaching role now and wherever you aspire to go in the future, you’ll find today’s interview to be helpful and informative. Join us!
    Susan Daniel is a devoted talent development professional who is committed to unlocking the potential of individuals, teams, and organizations. Her journey began at Walt Disney World Resort, setting the stage for a fulfilling career path. Specializing in leadership development, experiential learning, facilitation, and performance coaching, Susan has refined her skills across various roles. She excels in designing, managing, and coaching various leadership and team development programs, all aimed at enriching personal and organizational effectiveness. Away from her corporate achievements, Susan is an avid fitness enthusiast, engaging in activities like hiking, yoga, Pilates, and strength training. Her dedication to nutrition extends to preparing healthy, nourishing meals for friends and family, and her adventurous side shines through her extensive travels with her husband as they explore the great outdoors and seek new experiences. 
    Show Highlights:
    Two paths that might lead to external coaching as an entrepreneurial careerHow we are myth-busting several common misconceptions around making a move into coaching The importance of networks and community in establishing support and continued growthHow this interview came about in an unusual way when Susan attended a conference where Meg was speakingWhat Susan has noticed about the differences in being an internal vs. external coach around marketing and brandingWhy feedback is just as important for an external coach–but it takes intention to get feedbackHow you can set yourself up for success as an external coach while you are still coaching internallyHow Susan found ways to pave the way for a smooth transition as she got her coaching certificationHow Susan is finding ways to challenge herself to continue to grow and developHow structure and systems can help you be more efficient and effective as an external coach 
    Resources:
    Connect with Susan Daniel: LinkedIn and Facebook
    Work with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!
    Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!
    Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  
    Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

    • 45 min
    379: Drive in the HOV Lane Of Life with Gerald Leonard

    379: Drive in the HOV Lane Of Life with Gerald Leonard

    Welcome! We are wrapping up the month of February with an encouraging show and another inspiring guest. You’ll be challenged to think about the choices you make in life and how you can be more proactive than reactive, especially when life hands us difficulties. Whatever your role and however you show up in your life, you don’t want to miss this dose of practical wisdom. Join us!
    Gerald Leonard is an author, CEO, and jazz musician. He brings all of these roles and skills into his presentations, writing, and work. In today’s show, he shares his journey of overcoming a crippling illness to create his own success story. He teaches us a new perspective on life through his analogy of being caught in the traffic of life or moving into the HOV lane to adopt a different mindset and create a better result. He’s written A Symphony of Choices (A Business Parable), Culture is the Bass, and Workplace Jazz. 
    Show Highlights:
    Why mindfulness, productivity, and goal achievement are not as much WHAT you do as WHO you areHighlights of Gerald’s background: music, ministry, IT work, and a crippling illness right before his TEDx talkHow Gerald made mindset shifts and learned new concepts to face his biggest challenge in life–and turn his mess into his messageSpecific choices Gerald made to “get better, not bitter” How Gerald discovered one simple daily practice that rewired and reprogrammed his brainWhat it means to live life in the HOV lane instead of being “stuck in stressful traffic”How to narrow your focus on success instead of drifting along with the waves of lifeGerald’s takeaways: “Identify your #1 goal and the #1 person who is good at that. Buy their book, read their material, listen to their programs, and learn all that you can from them. Pursue them. You never know what might happen. Take one step at a time.”
    Resources:
    Connect with Gerald Leonard: Website, LinkedIn, and Facebook
    Work with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!
    Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!
    Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  
    Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

    • 40 min
    378: Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned Through Hip Hop with Dr. Tori Ellis

    378: Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned Through Hip Hop with Dr. Tori Ellis

    Are there lessons to be learned from the world of hip-hop? The answer is YES! Today’s topic should expand your lens and encourage you to look at things a little differently regarding how culture influences the way we show up in life. Join us to learn more!
    Dr. Tori Ellis is a native New Yorker who has always been inspired to lead and guide others in the educational and workplace realms. Witnessing her family’s efforts to support and empower youth in the community from an early age, Tori decided to build upon that legacy and carve out her unique path. Pursuing psychology and criminal justice as an undergrad, she went on to earn her master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology and a doctorate in human and organizational psychology. Positioned as a millennial in contemporary society, Tori is dedicated to providing her peers and succeeding generations with the necessary tools to become exemplary members of society. Through a focus on wellness, positive psychology, and entrepreneurship, she is committed to holistic personal development and every effort that inspires and empowers children around the world to pursue their passions and be their best selves in every area of life. Being inspired and motivated by the hip-hop industry led her to write her best-selling book, The Sound of Business: Seeing Entrepreneurship through Hip Hop. 
    Show Highlights:
    How entrepreneurship and leadership are connected to hip-hopHow Dr. Tori learned about healthy leadership, influence, and growthWhat it means to “be authentically me” in connection and impact to the world3 key elements Dr. Tori found that are common to entrepreneurship and hip-hop:Evolving over timeFalling in line with demandsMaking future advancementsWhy we have to pay attention to the feedback we receiveHow hip-hop and coaching have common parallels around self-expression, strength, courage, and struggleTakeaways from Dr. Tori: “Continue to be your authentic self, trust in everything that you envisioned, and know that you will get to the top if you continue to believe and put your best foot forward.” 
    Resources:
    Connect with Dr. Tori Ellis: The Sound of Business  website and book, Instagram, and LinkedIn
    Work with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!
    Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!
    Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  
    Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

    • 38 min
    377: The Power of Self-Love with Meg Rentschler, MSW, PCC

    377: The Power of Self-Love with Meg Rentschler, MSW, PCC

    Happy Valentine’s Day! On this day when we celebrate love and relationships, I want us to focus on the power of self-love because the relationship we have with ourselves is foundational to how we show up with others. We don’t give self-love enough attention because we are wired as humans to focus on what we are doing wrong and where we are lacking. When we accept ourselves for who we are and recognize our worth, it has a healthy impact on our esteem and confidence.
    I highly recommend the work of Kristin Neff around self-compassion, which is the companion to self-love that encourages us to take care of ourselves, both physically and emotionally. The concept of self-love impacts how we make choices, set boundaries, and treat ourselves with kindness and care. Let’s explore more about this topic in today’s show!
    Show Highlights:
    Why self-love is not indulgence, selfishness, or narcissismHow to understand self-love, self-compassion, and self-careProven benefits of healthy self-love and self-care practicesWhy we are more resilient when we are in a place of self-love and self-compassionWhy self-love presents an opportunity for personal growth and developmentPractical steps to cultivate self-love:Be intentional about finding enjoyment, getting good sleep, having physical movement, etc.Increase awareness of your routines and patterns.Turn self-criticism into a compliment.Focus on gratitude.Use affirmations.Celebrate wins.Consider taking a strengths assessment to spotlight your strengths. (Check out The STaR Coach Show Episodes 31 and 131 about Character Strengths with Dr. Ryan Niemiec.)Be aware of what drains your self-love—and practice mindfulness instead. (Check out Episode 349, Mindfulness Practices with Dr. Gail Gazelle.)
    Resources:
    Mentioned in this episode: VIA Character Strengths Assessment, STaR Coach Show Episodes 31, 131, and 349
    Work with Meg! Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!
    Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!
    Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  
    Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

    • 32 min
    376: Marketing Strategies: Strength in Structure with Austin LaRoche

    376: Marketing Strategies: Strength in Structure with Austin LaRoche

    Is your marketing plan delivering the results you want? Do you have a marketing plan, or are you guilty of “random acts of marketing”? Today’s show covers the importance of having a structured plan in place to make your marketing process a foundational piece of your business success. If you need practical and straightforward guidance for setting better intentions and seeing better results from your marketing dollars, you don’t want to miss today’s show! Join us!
    Austin LaRoche is the CEO of ATAK Interactive and the creator of M2S (Marketing-to-Sales) Framework, a B2B growth system that synchronizes strategy and execution in a simple pragmatic plan. Based in Pasadena, California, ATAK Interactive is a full-service marketing agency with employees and clients across the globe. Austin is an engaged entrepreneur with a passion for helping other business owners see their visions come to light, and his company motto is “Strength and Structure.” He and his team watch their clients grow from random acts of marketing into an organized operation that can measure and optimize success at every stage of their journey. Austin describes himself as naturally creative and biologically unorganized, traits that have driven him to build frameworks in every area of his life to keep him accountable for his goals and long-term vision. He doesn’t just preach “Strength in Structure” to his clients, but he carries out the mantra in everything he does. You’ll learn specific examples of a marketing plan that brings you “strength in structure.” 
    Show Highlights:
    What Austin enjoys most about his work with business ownersThe four elements of your business foundation: vision, communications, data, and buyer personasHow Austin simplifies the structure of B2B (business-to-business) marketing, which easily applies to B2C (business-to-consumer) marketingHow lead generation fluctuates within different industriesHow to get clear about “delighting your customers”Why we should stop our random acts of marketingHow to use authentic ways to connect through marketing by providing valueSuccessful tactics that share your authentic messaging:Make the customer the hero in your story.Be intentional about asking for testimonials and reviews.Four buckets into which every marketing effort should fit (in one or more): to attract prospects, to convert prospects into an opportunity, to close the opportunity into a customer, or to delight the customerAustin’s takeaway advice about habits, quarterly systems, and processes
    Resources:
    Connect with Meg
    Check out the STaR Coach Show Mentor Programs!
    Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel!
    Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.  
    Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!
    Connect with Austin LaRoche
    Website
    LinkedIn

    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
126 Ratings

126 Ratings

Jenna 16 ,

I highly recommend the Star Coach Show!

Meg’s energetic interview style keeps listeners engaged while delivering valuable and insightful information to her audience. Thank you Meg, for consistently providing such relevant and impactful content to the coaching community!

Covisioner ,

What makes coaching masterful

Meg is a master at coaching and interviewing. We went deeper into what makes coaching so powerful than any other conversation I have had online. And we had fun in the process. Thank you Meg for your commitment to our profession and worldwide coaching community.

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Love Star Coach!

Meg is a fantastic host—warm, authentic, down to earth. She has great expert guests on the show and you get to learn tips and tricks on all things coaching. Thank you Meg!

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