The Coaching Edge Podcast
Episodes
Why the Comfort Zone Is a Zone of Self-Limitation: Alex Verlek on 20 Years of Coaching the Whole Human
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your comfort zone is not comfortable. It is a zone of self-limitation. Alex Verlek, coach and author with nearly 20 years of experience, explains why....
From Mindset to Embodiment: Erin Hutchins on What Leaders Are Missing in Their Coaching Journey
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most leadership coaching stops at mindset. Erin Hutchins, MCC and CEO of ACT Leadership, says the next layer of performance lives in the body.In this ...
From Shoulds to Hell Yes: Sandra Stocks on Authenticity, Energy Coaching, and Living Your Own Life
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What would your life look like if you stopped living by other people's expectations? Sandra Stocks, NLP practitioner, energy worker, and bestselling a...
The Self-Awareness Framework That Shapes Better Leaders: Margaret Andrews on 20 Years of Teaching at Harvard
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most leaders manage their teams without first managing themselves. Margaret Andrews, Harvard instructor and author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others, ...
Why Emotional Presence Separates Great Coaches From Good Ones: Dr. Marcia Reynolds on 30 Years at the Edge of the Profession
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Marcia Reynolds started coaching in 1995 and helped design the original ICF competencies. Her message today: AI is forcing coaches back to the one...
Why Your Sales Background Is an Asset, Not a Liability: Lisa Carver on Building a Coaching Business That Wins Clients
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Coaches are trained to ask great questions. But most find selling deeply uncomfortable. Lisa Carver spent 16 years as a corporate sales leader before ...
Nic Woodthorpe-Wright on Building a 100-Coach Company and Selling What the World Needs
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
He built one of the largest coaching companies in the Middle East from nothing. Nic Woodthorpe-Wright spent 20 years educating a market that had never...
Steve Hamilton-Clark on Why Heart-Centered Leadership Drives Real Business Results
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Hamilton-Clark spent 27 years as a CEO in the Middle East before founding The 18th Camel, his global executive coaching practice. In this conver...
Natalie Ledwell on Why Emotion Drives Transformation and How Coaches Should Use AI
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mind Movies co-founder Natalie Ledwell explains why AI fails at creating emotional transformation.After 9 years traveling with Dr. Joe Dispenza and bu...
Carly Anderson on Why Structure Creates Freedom in Coaching
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the best thing a coach could do is shut up longer? Carly Anderson, a 28-year coaching veteran who trained in Australia's first certification p...
Tim Brownson: Why Most Coaches Fail at Marketing and How to Fix It
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most coaches quit within two years without a single paying client. Tim Brownson explains why.After 21 years in coaching and 13 years helping coaches b...
DeAnna Murphy: Why Self-Leadership Is the Foundation Every Leader Needs
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your ability to lead others depends on how well you lead yourself. DeAnna Murphy, Chief People Officer at Thriven with 2,500+ hours of executive coach...
How Meridith Grundei Helps Leaders Tell Stories That Create Connection and Get Remembered
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former Second City instructor Meridith Grundei teaches leaders how to become unforgettable presenters through storytelling.In this conversation with D...
Master the Basics, Build the System: What Coaching Needs Next
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special year-end episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave reflect on launching the show in 2025, the ...
Leading Like an Improviser: Listening Without Agenda and Making Others Look Good
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with actor, director, and leadership coach Andrew McMasters,...
When Data Isn't Enough: Anita Kishore on Leading with Both Head and Heart
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with Dr. Anita Kishore, an executive coach for analytically ...
Five-Minute Journaling: How Kay Adams Turns Writing into Everyday Therapy
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with Kay Adams, a psychotherapist, journal therapist, ...
Inside the Rise of Internal Coaching: How Rusty Tugman Built a Coaching Culture from the Inside Out
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with Rusty Tugman, leadership trainer, coach, and c...
Choosing Door C: Emotional Intelligence, Neuroscience and Real Leadership with Caroline Leroux-Boulay
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with Caroline Leroux-Boulay from The Emotional Inte...
From Money Myths to Money Flow: Jeannie Dougherty on Building an Inner Wealth Mindset
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, money coach and licensed counselor Jeannie Dougherty—dubbed a “money whisperer” by her clients—d...
How Self-Love and Emotional Awareness Unlock Transformational Leadership
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with Lisa Andria, founder of Ladies Who Leap...
From Mission to Meaning: Kevin McNulty on Soft Skills, Straight Talk, and Building Culture
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with coach, speaker, and former Air Force human-relations ad...
How Publishing a Book Can Transform Your Life and Business
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with publishing veteran Karen Strauss, fo...
From Burnout to Joyful Business: Laura West on Trust, Intuition, and Evolving as a Coach
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with Laura West, founder of Joyful Business, to explor...
From Diagnosis to Design: Steev Hodgson on ADHD, Coaching, and the DOSE App
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with Stephen Hodgson, an ADHD coach and tech vetera...
How Dolphins, Whales, and One Woman's Vision Built a Coaching Movement Rooted in Nature
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs welcome Anne Gordon, founder of Whale Wisdom Retreats, animal behavio...
From "Hope" to Strategy: Suzi Pomerantz on Treating Coaching Like a Business
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with Suzi Pomerantz, MCC and CEO of Innovative Leaders...
From Survival to Choice: Daniela Dragomir's Energy Leadership (with Puppets)
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with Daniela Dragomir—former Big Four consultant,...
It's Not Power That Corrupts--It's Pressure: Sabina Nawaz on Micro Habits and Blank Space
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with executive coach and author Sabina Nawaz to explor...
Method Acting Your Future Self: Travia Steward's BECOME Framework for Leaders
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with former theatre educator turned executive coach Travia S...
Courage Over Comfort: Merci Miglino on Mastery, Misconceptions, and Fearless Coaching
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, MCC coach Merci Miglino traces her journey from political burnout to coaching mastery—and how teaching...
Eric Maisel on Rekindling Creative Love: Daily Practice, Praise, and Permission to Err
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with prolific author and creativity coach Eric Mais...
How Storytelling Transforms Coaching and Business with Lisa Bloom
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave welcome Lisa Bloom, founder of Story Coach and author of The St...
From Trauma to Transformation: Dr Nat Green’s Path to Lasting Growth
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr Steve Jeffs sit down with Dr Nat Green, a clinical and health psychologist t...
Unleashing Innovation: How Marcy Nelson-Garrison Empowers Coaches Through Creative Tools
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with coaching innovator Marcy Nelson-Garrison of Pink ...
Midwife for Your Ideas: Mindy Gibbins-Klein on Evolving Your Flagship Book
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave welcome book coach and thought-leadership pioneer Mindy Gibbins...
Transform Your Relationship with Money: Lessons from Lisa Kalmin
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with transformational trainer and coach Lisa Kalmin—...
Integrating ADHD and Faith: Coaching Insights with Heidi Fishbein
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with certified ADHD and Christian life coach Heidi ...
Coaching Through the Brain: How Positive Emotional Attractors Drive Real Change
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of The Coaching Edge Podcast, cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Irena O’Brien unpacks the latest research on how our brains create lastin...
Fierce Kindness: Emma-Louise Elsey’s Guide to Courageous Self-Compassion
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with Emma-Louise Elsey, founder of The Coaching Tools ...
The Quiet Power of Simplicity in Coaching: Wendy Buckingham’s 25-Year Journey
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Steve Jeffs sit down with coaching veteran Wendy Buckingham, whose career spans...
From Vision to Action: How Frankie Picasso Champions Change and Makes the Impossible Possible
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this spirited episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs, and Erwin de Grave sit down with master coach, author, social-preneur, a...
How Karen Cappello Empowers Coaches to Build Profitable and Purposeful Businesses
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with Master Certified Coach Karen Cappello to exp...
From Stage to Strategy: Simon Delaney on Coaching Through Breath, Presence, and Vulnerability
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Steve Jeffs are joined by Simon Delaney—actor-turned-coach and a key figure a...
How Joy Bufalini Built a Scalable Coaching Business by Simplifying Everything
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Joy Bufalini, the creator of Simplify to Multiply®. Wi...
Melanie Benson on Standing Out & Amplifying Your Coaching Authority
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with Melanie Benson, long-time coach, podcast hos...
Blending Humanity with Technology: Garry Schleifer on Coaching’s Future and the Rise of AI
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Erwin de Grave and Steve Jeffs welcome Garry Schleifer, publisher of choice, the magazine of pr...
Lynda Monk on the Healing Power of Journaling
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Lynda Monk—coach, writer, and Director of the International Association for Journal Writing—...
Danny Iny on Entrepreneurship, Coaching, and Mastering Success
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with celebrated entrepreneur and edu...
From Executive to Empowerer: How Ann Farrell Helps Coaches and Leaders Thrive
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Steve Jeffs sit down with veteran corporate coach Ann Farrell to exp...
Cindy Schulson on Building Trust Through "Marketing with Heart"
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Steve Jeffs sit down with Cindy Schulson, founder of Marketing From ...
Supriya Sahai on Authentic Coaching & Building a Business with Heart
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with Supriya Sahai, an executive and career trans...
Jennifer Britton on Group Coaching, Leadership & the Future of Work
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Steve Jeffs sit down with Jennifer Britton — internationally recog...
Reconnecting with Authentic Leadership: A Conversation with Amal Saymeh
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave welcome leadership coach Amal Saymeh for an insightful conversation...
Martin Rüegg on Leadership, Team Coaching & Transformation
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with Martin Rüegg, a former business leader turned ex...
Tinus van der Merwe on Transformational Coaching
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave welcome Tinus van der Merwe, a transformational coach with a we...
The Business of Coaching: Success Strategies with Lisa Gregory
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave are joined by Lisa Gregory, a seasoned business owner and leadershi...