Scott Anthony: Clinical Professor of Strategy at Tuck School of Business
In this episode of Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee, Alex Pascal, CEO of Coaching.com, interviews Scott Anthony, a Harvard MBA and Clinical Professor of Strategy at Tuck School of Business. Scott, an expert in navigating disruptive change, shares insights on innovation, emphasizing the concept of “liberating constraints”—how setting boundaries can unleash creativity.The conversation touches on Scott’s journey into the field of innovation, inspired by his mentor Clayton Christensen, and his extensive experience at the consulting firm Innosight. Scott and Alex discuss the importance of creating value through innovation, the role of big corporations in fostering innovative cultures, and the challenge of staying relevant in rapidly changing markets.They explore how organizations can balance the pursuit of innovation with maintaining core business clarity, and the importance of preparing for unexpected events in today’s dynamic environment. The episode provides valuable insights for coaches and organizations aiming to integrate strategic innovation into their cultures
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Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin: World Renowned Psychologist, Executive Coach & Authority on Imposter Syndrome
In the 100th episode of "Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee," host Alex Pascal speaks with Lisa Orbé-Austin, a psychologist and executive coach specializing in impostor syndrome, career advancement, and leadership development. Lisa, the author of "Own Your Greatness" and "Your Unstoppable Greatness," shares her personal struggle with impostor syndrome, which began in her childhood and persisted through her academic career at Columbia University. A turning point came when she left a toxic job, redirecting her path toward helping others through psychology and coaching.Lisa explains that impostor syndrome goes beyond mere self-doubt, encompassing perfectionism, difficulty internalizing success, and a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud. This syndrome is widespread, affecting individuals at all levels of achievement and often leading to burnout and career stagnation. She argues against the idea that impostor syndrome can be a positive motivator, instead advocating for overcoming it to achieve true success and fulfillment.To combat impostor syndrome, Lisa suggests acknowledging and accepting the learning process, embracing imperfections, and internalizing successes. She also highlights the importance of seeking supportive mentors and fostering self-awareness through continuous conversation and reflection. The episode concludes with a focus on the necessity of humanizing the experience of impostor syndrome and maintaining open discussions to support personal and professional growth.
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Damian Goldvarg: Leader for the Americas Coaching Supervision Network
In this episode of "Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee," Damian Goldvarg shares his journey from a psychologist in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to a globally recognized leader in coaching and supervision. With a PhD in Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University, Damian's career began with Personnel Decisions International (PDI), where he gained global experience training leaders in coaching skills and conducting executive assessments. His extensive background positioned him as a prominent figure in the coaching community, leading to his current roles, including being a leader for the Americas Coaching Supervision Network and the Asian Supervisors Network. Damian is a strong advocate for the integration of supervision in coaching, emphasizing its importance for maintaining high professional standards. He explains that supervision provides a reflective space for coaches to evaluate their work, which differs from mentoring that focuses more on providing feedback. Despite initial resistance and misconceptions about supervision, Damian underscores its value for professional growth and the enhancement of coaching practices. He has also authored nine books, with his latest focusing on leadership in contemporary times and addressing the importance of foresight, technology, and resilience. Looking ahead, Damian is excited about the integration of technology and artificial intelligence into coaching. He sees these advancements as opportunities to enhance coaching accessibility and effectiveness, providing tools that can offer immediate feedback and support. Damian envisions a future where technology and human insight coexist, allowing for a more comprehensive approach to coaching. He encourages coaches to embrace new tools and methodologies to stay relevant and effective, blending traditional practices with innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the profession.
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Neha Sangwan: Physician, Executive Coach & World Leading Authority on Stress & Burnout
Neha Sangwan - Bridging Head, Heart, and BodyNeha Sangwan, physician, engineer, author and CEO of Intuitive Intelligence, shares her fascinating journey and unique approach to wellness that bridges the mind-body connection. She discusses growing up as the daughter of Indian immigrants, studying engineering and medicine to fulfill her parents' dreams, and reaching a crisis point of burnout as a young doctor. This led Neha to realize that the medical system lacked tools to address root causes of illness beyond just physical symptoms. She began exploring integrative approaches like coaching to help people connect their mental, emotional and physical health. Neha explains that as a society, we over-value the brain and external accomplishments while ignoring the body's critical feedback. By learning to listen to our bodies, we can tap into incredible wisdom rather than numbing symptoms. Her work focuses on building the "invisible bridges" between our head, heart and body to achieve true wellness and transformation.
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Shirzad Chamine: Author of the New York Times Bestselling Book Positive Intelligence
Shirzad Chamine, author of the NYT bestselling book Positive Intelligence, shares his incredible journey from a childhood of poverty and oppression to becoming a successful entrepreneur and thought leader. A devastating professional setback led Shirzad on a path of self-discovery and healing that became the foundation for his groundbreaking work on Positive Intelligence.Shirzad explains how we all have an inner judge, the universal voice that shames and guilts us. He identified 10 saboteurs that hold us back, and the 5 sage powers that help us thrive - Empathize, Explore, Innovate, Navigate and Activate. While writing a bestselling book changed many lives, Shirzad realized that true lasting transformation comes from turning insight into sustained daily practice. This led him to create the hugely impactful Positive Intelligence app.Shirzad movingly describes life as a hero's journey, where every chapter, even the painful ones, serve a purpose. He encourages us to embrace our story and manifest what wants to emerge next. Reflecting on his time as CEO of the renowned Coach Training Institute, Shirzad shares how building a business with love and genuine care for transformation at its core leads to incredible impact. An inspiring conversation on navigating adversity and creating positive change at scale.
Join Coaching.com Founder & Executive Chairman, Alex Pascal as he hosts some of the world's greatest minds in coaching, leadership and more! Listen as Alex dives deep into coaching concepts, the business of coaching and discover what's behind the minds of these coaching experts! Oh, and maybe some conversation about coffee too!