The Ultimate Coach Podcast Meredith Bell and Ipek Williamson

In the latest episode of The Ultimate Coach Podcast, host Ipek Williamson welcomes Amy Blake Hardison, the co-author of "The Ultimate Coach" and its new adaptation, "The Ultimate Coach Concentrated". Amy shares the inspiration behind the creation of the concentrated version of the book, emphasizing how a conversation with a young reader from India sparked the idea to create a more accessible and impactful version for younger audiences. She describes the rigorous process of condensing the original content without losing its essence, ensuring that the core messages of integrity, commitment, and the power of creating one's own life remain intact.
Throughout the conversation, Amy offers insights into her personal journey of writing both books, highlighting the emotional and creative challenges she faced. She also reflects on the profound impact of the books on readers, especially young people, who are encouraged to take control of their lives and pursue their dreams with determination and integrity. Amy's heartfelt anecdotes and deep reflections provide a glimpse into the dedication and love that she and Steve Hardison pour into their work and their partnership, making this episode a truly inspiring listen for anyone looking to make a positive impact in their own lives and the lives of others.
About the Guest: 
Amy Blake Hardison was born and raised in Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona. She has been married to Steve Hardison for forty-six years. They have four children and eleven grandchildren. 
Amy graduated from Weber State University in 1980 in English. Following her graduation, she transitioned to her career as a stay-at-home mother, focusing her time and energy on her family. 
Amy loves to exercise, swim, read, listen to audiobooks. (She loves history and WWII, but as an English major she also loves great fiction). She especially loves spending time with her family. Throughout her life, Amy's passion has been learning. She worked as a volunteer teacher for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for twenty-four years, teaching Biblical studies to young adults. She has participated in four Sidney B. Sperry Symposiums at BYU and her papers were published in the accompanying volumes. 
Amy has authored four books: How to Feel Great About Being a Mother (1987), Understanding the Symbols, Covenants, and Ordinances of the Temple (2016), the book of being, entitled The Ultimate Coach, and The Ultimate Coach Concentrated. These diverse books reflect the things that matter most to Amy: her husband, her children, and her faith.  
About the Host: 
A beacon of change and a catalyst for transformation, Ipek Williamson is a multifaceted professional who seamlessly integrates two decades of corporate expertise with a diverse skill set as a coach, mentor, speaker, author, meditation advocate, and teacher. Her mission is to guide individuals through the complexities of modern life, helping them find deep peace and harmony. Ipek's coaching approach, rooted in Core Values, Mental Fitness, and Mind Mastery, empowers clients to unlock their hidden potential and confidently embrace change with joy.
Beyond coaching, Ipek's influence spreads through her 100+ meditations on the Insight Timer App and live meditation sessions, where she shares transformative wisdom. Her impact extends to workshops, courses, and training sessions for individuals, groups, and corporations. As a Change Champion, Ipek Williamson is dedicated to promoting positive change, nurturing inner calm, and empowering others to script their own transformation stories.
ipek@ipekwilliamsoncoaching.com
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What’s it like to commit to the creation of a live event and then follow through to ensure it’s a transformational experience for every participant? Matt Evans, with his outstanding team, accomplished that audacious goal with The Ultimate Experience in Birmingham in May, 2024. You’ll be inspired as he describes to host Meredith Bell the many elements required before and during the event to pull off such a feat, including the unexpected need to change the venue months before the event.
Matt opens with his personal journey to finding sobriety and a new career in coaching. He talks about how he discovered The Ultimate Coach book and what resonated most for him. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the speakers and participants, and you’re sure to be moved by the stories Matt has heard from various individuals about the impact the event has had on their lives.
About the Guest: 
Matt Evans is many things.
A people and business transformation specialist, a loving husband and father, a creator of incredible charity events, and a lover of coffee and baseball caps to name a few.
Matt completely turned his life around 4 years ago, going from a nearly divorced, anxious, depressed, and suicidal mess, to a life filled with love and fun, shifting his marriage, who he is as a father, and even creating a whole new life with the birth of his son Will through all this.
He has worked in and with some of the biggest and most iconic brands in the world, such as Aston Martin, Caterpillar, and the life-changing Guide Dog Association. Matt has helped hundreds of people improve their lives by changing their stories about who they are, often including the removal of coping mechanisms such as alcohol, drug abuse and other destructive behaviours.
Matt was the project manager for the first UK Ultimate Experience in London, and then creator, Event CEO, and more for “The Ultimate Experience – Birmingham,” where he raised over £30,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital.\
Matt is known for his no-nonsense approach to life, bringing his “most efficient and effective being on the planet” statement fully out of his management background, along with his incredible loving, fun and service-led way of being, to combine into his unique way of coaching and mentoring to help others be who they really can be.
https://www.differentfocus.co.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattevansdfc/
https://www.instagram.com/matt_lovin_life 
About the Host: 
Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.
Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. 
Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. 
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In this engaging episode of The Ultimate Coach Podcast, host Ipek Williamson interviews Lisa Kneller, a Life Purpose and Reinvention Life Coach specializing in helping women navigate midlife transitions. With a fascinating journey that includes careers in advertising, yoga instruction, higher education, and life coaching, Lisa shares her insights on how to manage life's transformations with grace and purpose.
Lisa and Ipek discuss the profound impact of mind management and the importance of thought work in personal development. Lisa emphasizes how her background in yoga and her role as an Insight Timer teacher contribute to a holistic coaching approach, helping clients achieve mental clarity and emotional balance. They also delve into the concept of self-coaching, highlighting its significance as a skill developed over time through practice and awareness.
Listeners will find inspiration in Lisa’s stories of resilience and adaptability, including her personal experiences and professional growth. Tune in to discover how Lisa's unique blend of coaching, yoga, and mindfulness can help you navigate your own life's transitions and embrace new beginnings.
About the Guest: 
Lisa Kneller is a Life Purpose and Reinvention Life Coach for women in the second half of life who are ready to make a change.  She helps them recover their identity, discover their purpose, and create a life of meaningful service so they can impact their world in a powerful way.
Lisa has a degree in Speech Communication from Southern Illinois University with an emphasis in Public Relations.  She holds a Graduate Certificate of Completion in Life Coaching from Grand Canyon University. She is also a Certified Insight Coach and has studied coaching with world-renowned coaches.  Lisa is also a Certified Yoga Teacher and has been teaching yoga since 2003.  
Lisa brings her passion of yoga and coaching together to create a unique experience for those who would like to have more agency over themselves and their lives through self-coaching and mind-body work.
You can connect with Lisa and find out more about her work at:
https://www.lisaknellercoaching.com 
https://www.instagram.com/lisaknellercoaching/ 
https://www.facebook.com/lisa.kneller/ 
https://lisaknellercoaching.com/freestuff
About the Host: 
A beacon of change and a catalyst for transformation, Ipek Williamson is a multifaceted professional who seamlessly integrates two decades of corporate expertise with a diverse skill set as a coach, mentor, speaker, author, meditation advocate, and teacher. Her mission is to guide individuals through the complexities of modern life, helping them find deep peace and harmony. Ipek's coaching approach, rooted in Core Values, Mental Fitness, and Mind Mastery, empowers clients to unlock their hidden potential and confidently embrace change with joy.
Beyond coaching, Ipek's influence spreads through her 100+ meditations on the Insight Timer App and live meditation sessions, where she shares transformative wisdom. Her impact extends to workshops, courses, and training sessions for individuals, groups, and corporations. As a Change Champion, Ipek Williamson is dedicated to promoting positive change, nurturing inner calm, and empowering others to script their own transformation stories.
ipek@ipekwilliamsoncoaching.com
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Who would you be if you stripped away all your accomplishments? That’s one of the questions Jennifer Nielson examined as she realized she’d spent her entire life focused on pushing, doing, and seeking recognition instead of simply being. In this deeply personal conversation with host Meredith Bell, Jennifer describes the direction her life took as a result of childhood trauma and the burnout she experienced in her business as she was driven to achieve extraordinary results. Her insights are relevant and important for anyone who has sought validation from their achievements.
Jennifer’s stories and life lessons from her travels to Japan, Morocco, and South Africa will open your eyes to the value and beauty of every person you encounter. Near the end of this episode, she offers three questions to ask yourself that can peel back the layers and uncover what’s most important to you. You will come away from this conversation enriched by the beautiful, raw honesty of this very special and remarkable woman.
About the Guest: 
Jennifer Nielson is a proud mother and grandmother. She is also a certified coach, powerful healer, emotional resilience expert, and creator of The Dig Model and the Unstoppable Conference. She is also the founder of Let it Glow retreats, where she brings women together to experience expansion and exploration of the mind, body, and soul in luxurious destinations around the world.
Jennifer is masterful at helping strong female entrepreneurs conquer their limiting beliefs, traumas, and deepest challenges. Having overcome all odds, she is a fierce leader, showing women how to share their God-given gifts with the world.
https://jennifer-nielson.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jennifernielson/ 
About the Host:
Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.
Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else.
Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other.
https://growstrongleaders.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell
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In this episode of The Ultimate Coach Podcast, host Ipek Williamson welcomes Martha Jeffers as her guest while Martha shares insights from her profound journey, which includes obtaining a Master’s in Spiritual Psychology and her life-altering experience walking the Camino de Santiago. She reflects on her shift from corporate life to embracing a coaching role in her 70s, underlining the message that it’s never too late to pursue one's dreams and embrace personal transformation.
Martha also discusses the impact of her background and experiences on her approach to coaching, emphasizing compassion and understanding derived from her own life challenges. She delves into how those challenges enable her to connect deeply with her clients, helping them overcome their own obstacles and find fulfillment. Martha’s story is a testament to the power of lifelong learning and the possibilities that unfold when one is open to change, regardless of age.
About the Guest: 
Martha Jeffers is a dynamic individual with a 30-year background as a Human Resources executive and a Master's in Spiritual Psychology, blending professional expertise with personal growth to guide others toward a soul-centered life. Originally from Colombia, Martha embraces her rich Spanish heritage and multicultural experiences, infusing her work with a deep appreciation for tradition and diversity.
As a grief facilitator, Martha uses her own experiences of aiding her parents through their final transitions to offer solace and support to those dealing with loss, guiding them toward healing and acceptance. Her passion for retreat work is evident as she creates transformative spaces for women to unwind and reconnect with their inner selves, combining adventure with coaching for holistic growth. Known for her deep, heart-centered listening, Martha is described as a “grounding loving force” and a “grandmother spirit” coach, empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges with resilience.
Martha’s adventurous spirit has led her to complete the Camino de Santiago, climb Yosemite’s Half Dome, and ascend over 1,000 feet in Peru’s Sacred Valley via the Via Ferrata. Her love for exploration extends to her roles as a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, enriching her family’s lives and those of her clients. 
To learn more about Martha, follow her on Facebook or Instagram @marthamotherearth or visit her website at www.marthajeffers.com 
About the Host:
A beacon of change and a catalyst for transformation, Ipek Williamson is a multifaceted professional who seamlessly integrates two decades of corporate expertise with a diverse skill set as a coach, mentor, speaker, author, meditation advocate, and teacher.
With a passion for guiding individuals through the complexities of modern life, Ipek specializes in helping overwhelmed individuals harness a profound sense of peace and harmony. Her coaching methodology draws inspiration from Core Values, Mental Fitness, and Mind Mastery, allowing her clients to unearth their latent potential. She adeptly navigates them through the turbulent waters of change, enabling them to embrace transformations with unwavering confidence and boundless joy, all on their own terms.
https://ipekwilliamsoncoaching.com
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What if you could learn a simple way to create what you DO want instead of what you DON’T want? Chris Smith has dedicated the past 15 years of his life to helping others do just that. In this unforgettable conversation with host Meredith Bell, Chris explains the difference between speaking possibilities to yourself instead of listening to the limitations that often dominate our thoughts.
You’ll hear several examples of how you can speak possibility into others as well as into yourself. You can have a positive impact on everyone you encounter as you learn to look for opportunities to recognize their unique areas of greatness and inspire the person to live into those. His passion for this topic will inspire you to see yourself and see others as enough and worthy just as you and they are right now.
We create our limitations. They don’t exist in reality. Yet possibilities exist everywhere, and we are often blind to them. Listen to this eye-opening conversation and start seeing the possibilities that are yours for the taking.
About the Guest: 
According to Chris Smith, he would rather skip the accolades, achievements, and personal back-patting found in typical bios. He’d just like to get to the truth: Chris Smith is who he chooses to be every single day. His purpose is to awaken people to what is actually possible in every area of their lives.
His story begins in Arizona, where his family was among the first to settle on that wild and beautiful land. He grew up a cowboy, surrounded by storytellers, soaking up wisdom that couldn’t be found in books. 
He pursued a few vocations and found a measure of success in each. None really spoke to him so instead he chose to speak into each of them – connecting with people to create possibility, finding meaning in leadership and language, and unlocking growth and change. And in doing so, he discovered his purpose. 
Today, Chris and his team at The PSBLTY Co., partner with entrepreneurs, brands, and teams of all sizes to discover their identity and purpose. Working together, they find clarity, build leadership and culture, align teams, and create sustainable growth that is aligned with who they are in the world.
Instagram – @chriscartersmith
“The Clarity Code,” Free, 7-part Video Course - https://www.psblty.co/
About the Host:
Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.
Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else.
Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other.
https://growstrongleaders.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell
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