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 151 Steph Balzer Gr8 Questions - Writer / Coach / Trainer / Strategist
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Gary Nowak
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Season 4
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Episode 151
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 the Coaches insight, impact and inner work of their practice.
Today’s guest is Steph Balzer “From Journalism to Coaching: Finding Voice, Holding Space, and Staying Human.”
- Steph B. brings her diverse background as a poet, journalist, and nonprofit leader into her dynamic coaching style.
- She works primarily with clients from mission-driven sectors such as higher education, fundraising, and the arts.
- Her approach is rooted in metaphor and language, helping clients explore deeper emotional insights.
- Steph navigates the delicate balance between encouraging client growth and respecting their readiness.
- She emphasizes the importance of sitting with discomfort—both her own and her clients'—to foster deeper connections.
- A key takeaway: “When calling someone out, call yourself in,” emphasizing humility and shared human experience.
- Through coaching, Steph has reclaimed her voice, especially in traditionally hierarchical professional settings.