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Are you a fan of the Catalyst 360 podcast, now in the 6th season with over 300 episodes? Or maybe you're looking for a new podcast covering engaging, evidence-based insights to enhance your health, wellbeing or high performance pursuits? Or perhaps you're a health & wellness coach, therapist or other clinician seeking trusted resources for your clients?

Regardless of what brought you to this abbreviated episode, we're glad you're here and hope you find a nugget or two inside our Catalyst 1% - the top 5 tips from our 52 episodes of 2023. Dr. Cooper shares a video version of these insights here.

The Catalyst 360 podcast is available via any podcast app or directly here: https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/podcast/

If you want to hear the full episodes related to the brief tips covered in this video, you can access them here:
#1 (Clear Personal Vision) - https://www.buzzsprout.com/204059/11845717
#2 (Sleep) - https://www.buzzsprout.com/204059/12456281
#3 (Gut Microbiome) - https://www.buzzsprout.com/204059/10748462
#4 (Graduations) - https://www.buzzsprout.com/204059/13752343
#5 (Automate Better Choices) - multiple episodes. Search fav podcast app for Catalyst 360 and then Wendy Wood or BJ Fogg or Kelly McGonigal

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In Episode 215 of the Small Business Talk podcast, Cathy Smith discusses the challenges faced by professionals transitioning into coaching roles. The episode, titled "Who Do You Need to Be?", delves into the complexities of identity and the struggle some face when letting go of their previous professional titles. Cathy emphasizes that becoming a coach is not just about mastering the skills but also reshaping one's identity and self-belief. She encourages embracing personal experiences and histories as unique value propositions in a crowded coaching market. The episode underscores the power of vulnerability, storytelling, and authenticity in building trust with clients. Cathy advises against trying to fit a mould and stresses the importance of carving out one's authentic path in the coaching world.

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A couple of weeks ago we talked about amicable divorce and explored the idea that there’s a wide space between being BFF’s and being mortal enemies. In this episode, we get into one of the sneaky issues that can drive conflict - and that’s decision making biases.

In his book "Thinking Fast and Slow", Daniel Kahneman introduces us to the idea of system 1 (fast, automatic) and system 2 (slow, methodical) decision making.  Our clients’ overtired and overworked brains are desperately seeking some relief; some way to get through the decision making process more quickly and with less effort. And so there are 6 shortcuts or biases that have a tendency to show up in divorce and coparenting that contribute to conflict and the inability to resolve differences.

• Status quo
• Loss aversion
• Anchoring
• Endowment effect
• Confirmation
• Overconfidence

 When clients allow defense mechanisms and survival emotions to run the show, they tend to make decisions based on fear and bias. And the result is escalating conflict. 

The antidote to system 1 biases is values based decision making. It is impossible to ignore or eliminate our biases, but we can help clients tune into what's truly important to them, so they can make decisions based on intention- which is values based. This might be a great time to consider using either the Best Self or Personal Values Exercise with your clients. As Roy Disney says “It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are”.

Learn more about DCA™ or  any of the classes or events mentioned in this episode at the links below:

Website: www.divorcecoachesacademy.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/divorcecoachesacademy
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/divorce-coaches-academy
Email: DCA@divorcecoachesacademy.com

We talked earlier this year about why we hate toxic positivity and it obviously hit a nerve. It’s one of our most downloaded episodes, so we thought we’d unpack that a little more and spend some time chatting about why we want professional divorce coaches to stop referring to themselves as cheerleaders.

Cheerleader: be an enthusiastic supporter of someone or something

Coach: to teach, motivate, and support team members in reaching their potential

A cheerleader says "Yay, you can do it" but with the skill set you already have. On the other hand, a coach says "You can do it AND I’ll help you figure out what you need to be successful".

Positive thinking or what we call toxic positivity is unhelpful, breaks trust, and can cause damage when clients are struggling with some of the difficulties of divorce. It doesn't include help to acquire the skills or insight to overcome the barriers or be able to accomplish their goals.

Divorce coaching is a form of ADR - our job is to help our clients manage conflict, not ignore it. And in order to do that hard work of skill development or self-reflection, we need to build a foundation of trust by validating the client's feelings, not stepping over them.

In other words, we have to name it to tame it to reframe it. Supporting clients to identify and process those emotions puts them in a better place to be ready to take action in their divorce or co-parenting process. And that's our ultimate goal.


You can learn more about DCA™ or find out about any of the classes or events mentioned in this episode at the links below:

Website: www.divorcecoachesacademy.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/divorcecoachesacademy
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/divorce-coaches-academy
Email: DCA@divorcecoachesacademy.com

There are so many myths about the coaching industry, and we bust the top five myths, according to Forbes.com, in this episode. There is no doubt you may have been confronted with these myths by friends and family. So listen in to get some great language and arguments to demystify these ridiculous claims.

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As divorce coaches, we want our clients to have a better divorce experience.  But when does that desire cross the line from supporting our client to feeling the need to save our client? Today's episode is a reminder that we serve our clients best when we stay neutral and allow them to choose their own path and make their own decisions.

We talk a little about the difference between sympathy and empathy and how sympathy pulls us into judgement, the need to give opinions, problem solving, and the urge to "save" clients from their own choices. While empathy allows us to feel what the client feels but still sit in the neutral, supportive space.

Are you tempted to put on your cape and be a superhero for your client? The simple statement "It's going to be OK" can be an indicator that you're stepping into that role. If you find yourself using phrases like "I think", "You need to", "You should", and "Have you considered" you may be trying to direct your client toward the solutions you think are best.

When we block our own curiosity, we block the client's opportunity to discover their own solutions. They're also left at the end of their divorce without knowing that they have the skills, power and agency to make good decisions going forward.

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

You can learn more about DCA™ or find out about any of the classes or events mentioned in this episode at the links below:

Website: www.divorcecoachesacademy.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/divorcecoachesacademy
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/divorce-coaches-academy
Email: DCA@divorcecoachesacademy.com

It happens. You begin coaching a client and ... uh oh ... it's just not working. If you've ever struggled with the decision to end a client relationship, then this episode is just for you.

Today Tracy and Debra talk through the nuts and bolts of what to do when you begin to notice something is off, action isn't being taken, the client isn't a good fit, payment isn't forthcoming or something else has gone sideways in your coaching relationship.

Relationship is the key word here. Coaching is a relationship between us and the client, so all the same boundary and conflict resolution skills we would bring to any other relationship should apply here. Chances are if you aren't feeling it, your client isn't either. So use your curious questioning skills to identify what is getting in the way and help your client determine how they want to move forward. Often this open and honest dialogue will either get the work back on track or help the client self-identify that coaching with you isn't right for them right now. This allows you to bless them and send them off with resources, referrals, and love.

You have two powerful tools that can help you - your consult call and your coaching agreement. The consult call has two express purposes. First for you to share the value of what you offer (sales), but also for you to learn enough about the client to determine if they are a good fit to work with (screening). Once you choose to engage, your coaching agreement outlines the mutual responsibilities (boundaries) that you both commit to uphold.

Don't let an ineffective coaching relationship linger and create friction or frustration for either of you. It's not a reflection of your coaching skills or expertise, it's just not a good fit. Support that client in discovering what they do need, point them in the right direction, and sit back in confidence knowing you did the right thing for both of you.

You can learn more about DCA™ or find out about any of the classes or events mentioned in this episode at the links below:

Website: www.divorcecoachesacademy.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/divorcecoachesacademy
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/divorce-coaches-academy
Email: DCA@divorcecoachesacademy.com

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Like leaving a problem to grow and take over, the same can happen to your business like weeds in a flower bed.

Take action toward the solutions you want. Don't let the weeds take over. 

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Author and time management expert Kris Ward joins us in the guest chair. You guys should know I'm kind of resistant to time management strategies. After awhile, you start to feel you've heard it all.

However, Kris' approach is different. This was evident from the time we first connected. Some of what you'll come away with:

-Why Kris is not a fan of to-do lists
-A common mistake many make in managing their time (it's probably not what you think)
-Are you spending too much time putting out fires, and are they real fires or fake fires?
-Why being organized is not required to get the most out of your day 
-What Kris learned from the movie Jaws and director Steven Spielberg about moving forward despite set-backs. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Kris' book Win the Hour Win the Day!
Follow Kris on Instagram @thekrisward 
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