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.
Coffee House Coaching
Ep 137 Eric Pfeiffer - Coaching and Golf / Influence and Leadership / "Soft Soil" / Imitation to Innovation
Highlights:
- ⛳ Coaching sessions on the golf course or out in nature—where growth meets the great outdoors.
- 🔀 Knows that having influence and being a true leader are two very different things.
- 📚 Absorbed knowledge from books and ultimately connected with a top-notch mentor, following him to South Carolina.
- 🌱 Became "Soft Soil" to his mentor—open, adaptable, and ready to grow.
- 🔍 Focused on being a leader worth following, with a sharp business approach.
- 🚀 Transitioned from imitation to innovation, making his leadership style authentically his own.
- 💪 Believes challenging someone is about inspiring their best self to emerge.
- 🪴 Believes there’s no point in digging through hard soil; the right environment matters.
- 🏆 Positioned himself for success in both Coaching and Leadership.
- 🗣️ Reaches out to past clients for feedback—discovering gems in what they share.
- 🌈 Brings his own unique vision and values into his leadership style.
- ⚖️ Constantly assessing: Is his influence an asset or a liability?
- 🧠 Always on a journey of self-discovery and improvement.
- 🌊 Creates positive ripples throughout his coaching practice.
- 💡 Influential yet doesn’t always feel like a leader—embracing humility with impact