Coffee House Coaching
Coffee House Coaching is an Executive Coaching podcast where I speak with fellow Executive Coaches about their practice, their process and how they help their clients. I also speak with individuals impacted by coaching and how it has improved their lives. My goal is to shine some light on the wonderful world of Executive Coaching and explain what it is and how it works. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, relax, and enjoy my conversations about Executive Coaching.
Episodes
162 episodes
Ep 162 Eric Pfeiffer Gr8 Q's - His Plumbline “You can’t coach what you haven’t cultivated.”
The Great Eight Answers1. Best Coaching Advice Ever Received:“You cannot give to others what you have not first cultivated within yourself.”Eric lives this. From journaling to marriage counseling to feedback l...
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Episode 162
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Ep 161 Rachel Stone Gr8 Q's - "It's Their Time not yours"
The Great Eight – BreakdownBest Coaching Advice Ever Received Be fully present—it’s their time, not yours. Meditation helps her access deep listening and minimize distractions.
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Season 4
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Episode 161
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25:12
Ep 160 Scott Markowitz Gr8 Q's - The rule of 8 Mississippi's in Coaching
The Great Eight – Question-by-Question Breakdown:Best Coaching Advice Ever Received Let go of the “pure coaching” textbook ideal. Trust your gut—bring more of yourself into the session.&nb...
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Episode 160
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Ep 159 Michael Counts Gr8 Q's - "Your fear is Masquerading as your best thinking"!
1. Best Coaching Advice Ever ReceivedDon’t give advice—facilitate the client’s best thinking.Tempting as it is, offering solutions disempowers clients.Coaching should affirm that the answers are...
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Episode 159
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34:18
Ep 158 Oscar Trimboli Gr8 Q's - "How to Listen" Author (Wonderful Book)
Episode Summary: Oscar Trimboli1. Best Coaching Advice Received"If you can achieve it in your lifetime, it’s not a worthy ambition."Encouraged by mentor Matt to continually raise the bar....
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Episode 158
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44:50
Ep 157 Ed Gurowitz Gr8 Q's - Easy Advice to be a Great Coach (You already know this though)
Ed Gurowitz’s Episode“Listen. Then shut up. That’s the job.”(Ed Gurowitz on the art, ethics, and endurance of coaching after 40+ years in the game.)“Outlast the Silence, Question the Ego, Design the Life...
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Episode 157
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Ep 156 Michelle Clarke Gr8 Q's - "Get out of the Clients Way"
Top 10 MomentsBest Advice Ever “Get out of the client’s way.” Coaching isn’t about solving—it's about asking better questions and holding space.Most Cringe Coaching Moment Asked a c...
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Episode 156
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Ep 155 Michelle Krebs Gr8 Q's - From Aha's to what helps a Coach to Grow!
Michelle Krebs’ Episode“Deep Listening, Hallmark Movies, and Coaching That Hits You in the Feels.”(Michelle brings empathy, insight, and zero shame about her predictable movie choices.)“From Insecurity t...
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Episode 155
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26:53
Ep 154 Victoria Wilken Gr8 Q's - Waves, Coaching and Wine
Victoria’s Episode“Wine, Waves, and Coaching That Doesn’t Color Inside the Lines.”(Victoria Wilken’s maverick take on what coaching—and life—should be.)“Don’t ‘Should’ Yourself—Pour a Glass and Get Real....
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Episode 154
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Ep 153 Todd Weinstein Gr8 Questions - Trusting the Lull in his Coaching Practice
Todd Weinstein | Coffee House Coaching Episode Summary1. Best coaching advice received“Trust the lull”—embrace quiet periods in business and coaching.Growth isn’t always linear; bursts of impact are nor...
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Episode 153
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Ep 152 Mike Sweeney Gr8 Questions - Going from a Ted Talk to Connecting Here
Top 10 Highlights:Ted Talk Courage: Mike shares the intense emotions of delivering a last-minute TED Talk and the pressure to be perfect. Flubbing a Line: Mike discuss...
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Episode 152
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35:06
Ep 151 Steph Balzer Gr8 Questions - Writer / Coach / Trainer / Strategist
Welcome to Coffee House Coaching, where great conversations are brewed one powerful question at a time. I’m your host, Gary Nowak, and each episode is caffeinated by 8 thought-provoking, no-fluff questions designed to tap into t...
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Season 4
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Episode 151
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27:11
Ep 150 John Schuster Gr8 Questions - Psychologically informed Leadership Coaching & Author of 5 books
Welcome to Coffee House Coaching, where great conversations are brewed one powerful question at a time. I’m your host, Gary Nowak, and each episode is caffeinated by 8 thought-provoking, no-fluff questions designed to tap into t...
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Ep 149 Lola Gershfeld Gr8 Questions - Author of "Emotional Connections" and Organizational Psychologist
Welcome to Coffee House Coaching, where great conversations are brewed one powerful question at a time. I’m your host, Gary Nowak, and each episode is caffeinated by 8 thought-provoking, no-fluff questions designed to tap into t...
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Ep 148 Matt Williams Gr8 Questions - Proud of his resilience to build a coaching practice.
Welcome to Coffee House Coaching, where great conversations are brewed one powerful question at a time. I’m your host, Gary Nowak, and each episode is steeped in 8 thought-provoking, no-fluff questions designed to tap into the C...
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Season 4
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Episode 148
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25:33
Ep 147 Nir Megnazi Gr8 Questions - From Intel Chips to Emotional Shifts: Coaching that cuts through the noise!
Welcome to Coffee House Coaching, where great conversations are brewed one powerful question at a time. I’m your host, Gary Nowak, and each episode is steeped in 8 thought-provoking, no-fluff questions designed to tap into the C...
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Season 4
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Episode 147
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35:51
Ep 146 Dave Nieman - Thrown into Coaching / "Jarring" / Need more "Listen Shows"
Coaching Highlights – Conversations That MatterThrown into coaching—and luckily, stuck the landing.Mastering the power of the pause—because silence speaks volumes.Blending internal and external...
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Season 3
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Episode 146
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51:02
Ep 145 Jeff Jaworski - Google Exec to Exec Coach / Recovering "Teller" / Tightly Define your Niche
Jeff’s Coaching Highlights – The Google Way (and Beyond)Called out as a standout coach—with zero formal training.Jeff doesn’t take space, he invites it—every time.Life at Google didn’t happen...
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Episode 145
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42:59
Ep 144 Jim Glantz - Leadership Training Expert / "Buddy System" / Do Nothing for a Full Day
Coaching Highlights – Leadership With a TwistSolving problems just by talking it out—sometimes that’s all it takes.In a go-go-go world? Leaders, give yourself a full day to do absolutely nothing. (Yes, ...
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Episode 144
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35:47
Ep 143 Sam Spear - Pulled into Coaching / Loves being told he is wrong / Connections Truly Matter
Highlights:🎩 Pulled into the world of Executive Coaching by a CEO—destiny calling!🤯 Loves nothing more than being told he’s wrong—embraces growth at every turn.🤫 Coaching people so subtly they don’t even rea...
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Episode 143
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39:32
Ep 142 Peter Allen - Freeform Art / Mental mirror / Just be YOU
Highlights: 🔄 Plays back conversations to help clients uncover deep self-awareness—like a mental mirror.🌟 Believes coaching is the ultimate freeform art—be unapologetically authentic.🔍 Embarks on a neve...
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Episode 142
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45:21
Ep 141 Gary Chupik - Performance Coach / 15 Second funnels / His vision board
Highlights:🏋️ Focused on Performance Coaching to help people unlock their potential and thrive.🕒 Mastered the art of speaking in 15-second coaching funnels—clarity at lightning speed.🧠 Believes thoughts are ...
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Episode 141
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49:54
Ep 140 Rachel Stone - Truth bomb / Gathering data / Get past the stuck
Highlights:🤝 Witnessed the raw chaos of cultures clashing during a merger—lessons in humanity.💡 Student truth bomb: “You know a lot about business, but you’ve never had one.”🔗 Finally connected the dots afte...
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Episode 140
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43:47
Ep 139 Maria Bollici - Giving people permission / Ontology coaching / Unattached to results
Highlights:🕊️ Gives people the permission to be unapologetically themselves.🧩 “You always win at the game you’re playing—so what game are you playing?”🌊 Embraced being unattached to results (and occasionally...
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Episode 139
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43:29
Ep 138 Betsy Salkind & Amy Warshawsky - Improv and having Fun / Building rock solid connections
Highlights:🎭 Pioneers in using improv for coaches—it’s transformative and energizing!🙌 Believes that who you are is what makes your coaching truly impactful.🎤 Betsy’s comedic roots bring improv and humor int...
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Episode 138
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48:48