Welcome to The Coaching Podcast! In this episode, I’m thrilled to have Dermot Butterly, also known as ‘The Celtic Coach,’ join me for an inspiring conversation about fearless creativity, accountability, and embracing the spirit within. Dermot has been coaching and teaching business-building for over a decade, helping coaches create paid clients by serving, not selling, and showing up to just try stuff.

We’ll explore the power of saying 'yes' to life’s greatest adventures, what it means to be inspired by disruption, and how to take courageous, creative action toward your goals. Plus, you’ll hear about Dermot’s journey from hosting a radio show to walking across America dressed as Gandhi - yes, you heard that right!

So, grab a cup of tea, lean in, and get ready to be inspired by the wisdom, wit, and boldness of the Celtic Coach.

About Dermot Butterly

Dermot Butterly AKA “The Celtic Coach” And now for some non-life-changing info about me :) I've been working intimately with private business clients and coaches since 2011 Figuring out life since 1968

Radio: Talk show host from 2011 to 2021

Training: Teaching business building to coaches since 2012

Favorite question: How can I make this simple, easy & fun?

My values: Courageous Service, Fearless Creativity, Inspired Action, Show Up & Try Stuff

My favorite movie: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Why this movie? Because life challenged Walter to "BE MORE" and he said "yes" to the challenge and he went on the greatest journey ever. That's what I want for all my clients and coaches - say "YES" to a great adventure

Favorite color: Green (probably because I'm Irish)

Favorite hobby: Drinking tea and reading a good book Favorite quote: "I never lose. I either win or learn" Nelson Mandela

Craziest thing I've ever done: Walked (yes, walked) from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. in 2009 dressed as Mahatma Gandhi - to raise funds for a school in India :)

Craziest thing I still want to do: Learn to fly a helicopter and take my clients flying while coaching them :) And that my dear friend is No Blarney!
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Connect with Dermot

Club Fearless
https://www.clubfearlessforcoaches.com/club-fearless-the-essentials-group-coaching-program-1
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/
Inst: @clubfearlessforcoaches - The SuperCoach
Checklist: https://www.clubfearlessforcoaches.com/checklist

On this episode of The Coaching Podcast, we dive into the mind of a true innovator in the world of coaching, Øivind Sørvald. Known for his exceptional work with top athletes, including his 14-year collaboration as the technical and tactical analyst for world-class tennis star Casper Ruud, Øivind brings decades of wisdom to our conversation. As the Director of Development for the Norwegian Tennis Federation and a pioneer in coach education worldwide, he shares his insights on the future of coaching, the role of technology in motivation, and why quality teaching is at the heart of success. Whether you’re a leader, coach, or educator, this episode is packed with practical takeaways to elevate your game!

About Øivind Sørvald

Øivind Sørvald Currently, he is the Director of Development for the Norwegian Tennis Association (NTF), where he has conducted coach education courses for more than 30 years. Øivind has worked as an analyzer for several world class coaches of Top 10 world ranked players. He has for more than 14 years worked as the technical/tactical analyst for Casper Ruud. Since last fall Øivind works as a part time coach educator for the French Federation. For more than 15 yrs Øivind has been the tennis expert for Eurosport and covers on site ATP circuit and Grand Slam matches throughout the year. Øivind has been a PTR Tester since 1992. Became the PTR Pro of the Year in 2014, and he is a PTR International Master Professional. Earlier in his career, Øivind served as Director of Tennis for Van der Meer Tennis at Hilton Head and in Lakeland Florida. Director of Tennis position at the National Tennis Center in Oslo. Oivind has coached tennis players for more than 40 years and has more than 30 years’ experience of using video analysis. Over the past decade, Øivind has developed a program and a method for analyzing technical and tactical factors in the game. He is a coach for different sports at the Olympic center in Oslo – Norway.

In today’s episode of The Coaching Podcast, we explore leadership insights with Vistage Chair Bob Carrothers, who is an Executive Leadership Coach. With decades of experience, and affectionately called, wisdom Bob, he has influenced CEOs and executive teams through his work at Vistage Worldwide and beyond. This conversation covers creating impactful company cultures, mastering delegation, and developing leaders who build great companies.

Take a closer look here:

• 1.42: Talk or text?
• 2.53: How do you adapt your communication to connect with different generations in your groups?
• 4.06: How do you deal with people who are reluctant to change?
• 5.04: Can company culture change overnight?
• 6.29: What makes a great company culture?
  • Core Values - do you live by them? Do you believe in them? Is this why you are in business? Is this the way we do things around here?
  • Communication
• 9.03: What makes a great leader? Follow first, lead second, or vice versa?
• 11.57: Why is delegation so hard for some people?
• 14.08: What is Vistage? What are the benefits?
• 20.32: What makes a great coach?
  • Listening skills
  • Curiosity
  • Be comfortable with what you hear
• 21.25: How can we help leaders examine their biases?
• 22.41: What disruptive idea will change the way we coach in 2230?
• 26.21: Top 3 tips for coaches from Wisdom Bob:
  • Be curious, ask great questions, listen deeply (to their body language and the eyes), and CARE about your people
• 30.25: What makes a great Vistage chair?

To learn more about becoming a workplace coach or advancing your coaching skills, visit: www.coachem.cc or email: info@emmadoyle.com.au

About Bob Carrothers

Bob Carrothers is your dedicated partner in leadership growth. With over 28 years of experience in leadership development and executive coaching, Bob has guided CEOs and C-suite executives toward success and fulfillment. At Vistage Worldwide, Bob leads peer-to-peer boards where CEOs and executives enhance their skills and make informed decisions. But Bob offers more than facilitation. He provides personalized coaching, connects you with expert speakers, and taps into a global network of over 45,000 board members. Bob's track record speaks for itself. As a six-time recipient of the Chair Excellence Award, his coaching is grounded in practical experience, offering valuable insights from his own entrepreneurial journey. Certified in Emer genetics and Predictive Index, Bob understands human behavior deeply. Through these assessments, he empowers leaders to unlock their potential and achieve their goals. Bob Carrothers isn't just a coach; he's a mentor, guide, and advocate dedicated to shaping the future of leadership, one CEO at a time.

Connect with Bob:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobcarrothers
https://www.facebook.com/bob.carrothers.7
Email: bob.carrothers@vistagechair.com
www.vistage.com

In this episode on The Coaching Podcast, we dive into the world of mental performance coach, Lindsey Wilson, also known as The Sports Hypnotist™. Lindsey brings a wealth of experience from her professional basketball career and works with elite athletes, from Olympians to NFL and WNBA players. Lindsey shares insights on "belief work" - a powerful, often-overlooked mindset skill that drives motivation, resilience, and high performance. We explore impactful mental training tools every coach can use to build belief, stay present, and help athletes unlock their potential on and off the field.

Let’s jump in!

• 2.07: What do you do on a Monday morning? Consider the 5 D’s
  • Decide (if you need to do it)
  • Delegate
  • Deferring it to another time if it’s not appropriate now
  • Do it (get the dopamine hit early – take action)
  • Do list (tick it off)
• 6.24: Time Management: Is it possible to multi-task and actually do a good job?
  • *Research suggests that we are tasking switching when we multi-task but it is unrealistic to not do it!
• 8.53: How can a coach get their mindset in the right zone to be present and deliver?
  • Bravr Technique: To get your mind in a ‘high vibe’ state
  • Breathing in (say your reset word)
  • Releasing (breathing out) X 5 times
  • Affirmation
  • Visualize (one of the most powerful ways to get you there)
  • Reset
• 13.10: Belief work is one of the most underrated mindset skills – did you believe in yourself as a young basketballer? Belief happens in 4 stages:
  • 1) The belief in a goal that hasn’t happened yet (dreaming)
  • 2) The belief that you need that it is going to take much longer to achieve than you expected
  • 3) Believing when there is failure
  • 4) Most importantly: Being able to believe under pressure
• 15.03: What separates good athletes from really great athletes is the ability to believe!
• 19.09: What makes a great coach?
  • “Their ability to practice what you preach!”
• 23.10: Have we gone too far with how we talk to kids or do you think coaches need to be mindful of the language they use to bring out the best in their people?
  
  • Parenting tip: Validate the emotional experience
  • “When we don’t allow the emotions to come out – they play out unresourceful
• 25.42: What’s one of your best mindset tools?
  • Create a reset mistake ritual (this work happens off the court well before game day)
• 30.18: What disruptive idea will change the way we coach in 2230?

To learn more about becoming a workplace coach or advancing your coaching skills, visit: www.coachem.cc or email: info@emmadoyle.com.au

About Lindsey Wilson

Lindsey Wilson is a mindset and mental performance coach best known as The Sports Hypnotist™. With a professional basketball career spanning close to a decade, Lindsey took her knowledge of the mental game to work with collegiate athletes, professional athletes from Olympians and players in the NFL and WNBA all the way to youth athletes. She is the founder of Positive Performance™ and The Mindset Coach Academy™ where she helps aspiring mental performance coaches start their dream businesses and impact lives. She’s also the author of the upcoming book Think Like an Athlete which teaches the critical and undertrained skill of belief and how to build it to be successful on the playing field and off. Lindsey believes in the transformative power of sports and that coaches and athletes need simple, effective mental performance training tools that don’t take a lot of time. Her mission is to teach these tools so that coaches can have a massive impact on athletes' performance, enjoyment of competing, and in their lives. Lindsey has been featured in the Oscar Nominated Documentary The Heart of the Game, NYtimes.com, The Huffington Post, The Seattle Times, and ESPNW. She’s also the host of the weekly podcast The Mindset Coach Academy which currently has over 500 episodes.

Connect with Lindsey
Website: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com
https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/guide
IG: @lindseypositiveperform

In this episode on The Coaching Podcast, we are thrilled to have our first-ever Workplace Mediator, and Executive Coach, Maggie Key, who founded MiraVous. With a focus on gaining clarity and what you can control, Maggie shares insights on how growth stems from embracing your strengths, acknowledging your weaknesses, and building new habits. We’ll explore how active listening, healthy conflict, and executive effectiveness are key to leading with impact. Maggie also reveals one of her formulas for career success - OWN It - designed to help leaders reclaim their power and thrive.

Here are some of the highlights.

• 1:09 - If you were an Olympian…

• 2:32 – First impressions of your executive leaders. The value of making an initial “red-yellow-green” assessment.

• 4:40 – Challenges women in business face. Create an advantage around your differences. Realign with your values, strengths, and goals. “You create what you look at.”

• 7:51 - What’s the backstory behind your business name, MiraVous? Explanation of MiraVous “look at you” to start with what you can control.

• 11:15 – What does your OWN It framework stand for? Get your power back with Openness, (focusing on) What Matters, and Networking.

• 18:02 - What’s your secret for workplace mediation? Healing executive relationships through healthy conflict, self-awareness, mutual respect, and understanding.

• 23:26 - In one to three words, what makes a great coach? Presence by practicing mindfulness. Benefits of meditation.

• 28:06 - What makes a bad coach? Ensuring fit and alignment with your clients. Not enjoying your job.

• 30:39 - What disruptive coaching idea will change the landscape by 2030? AI-driven matching for optimal coach-client alignment.

• 33:12 - Why is clarity kind? The power of clear, direct feedback in building trust and performance.

To learn more about becoming a workplace coach or advancing your coaching skills, visit: www.coachem.cc or email: info@emmadoyle.com.au

About Maggie Key

Maggie Key is a former Chief Customer Officer and the founder of MiraVous (“look at you”), an executive coaching and workplace mediation business. With over 20 years of leadership experience in diverse industries - including Fortune 50 companies and mid-sized tech and biotech companies - Maggie specializes in helping executives gain clarity and achieve results through focused coaching conversations. Known for her candid, results-driven approach, she empowers leaders to leverage their strengths and confidently navigate today's fast-paced corporate world. Maggie brings real-world experience and practical tools to every coaching interaction.

Connect with Maggie
Website: https://www.miravous.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/maggiekey-miravous

Welcome to Episode #172 of The Coaching Podcast! This week, we’re thrilled to be joined by Toby Jenkins, a dynamic executive coach, speaker, Olympian, and entrepreneur with a mission: to change the world’s relationship with suffering. Toby’s journey has taken him from the Olympic pool to the boardroom, where he’s helped shape the mental resilience of everyone from military elites to tech founders. In our conversation, we explore the transformative power of psychological flexibility, discuss what it means to shift from 'harder, tougher, stronger' to a mindset of alignment, and dive into the nuances of performance behavior and acceptance commitment therapy. Get ready for an episode packed with deep insights and powerful tools to elevate your coaching approach.

• 1.45: What position in AFL would you like to play?
• 2.28: How did you discover water polo and what’s your first early memory of a coach?
• 4.58: What was your experience of mental toughness as it relates to being an Olympian? Inspired by the awesome foursome and specifically Mike McKay (spelling) who had written on the bottom of the boat:
  
  • Who – If not me, who?
  • Now – If not now, when?
  • Goal – Gold medal

• 8.21: Stoic Philosophy (Choice of Response) - The only control we have is the choices that we make. “If we can’t control our reaction, how do we choose our response.”
• 9.05: Psychological Flexibility
  • “As an Olympian – I thought I needed to be harder, tougher, stronger.”
  • How can we help people rather than run through brick walls, instead, how do we help them become trampolines?
  • This is the core shift in perspective of the performance mindset.
  • “Buddha said that life is suffering and I tend to agree!” So how do we open up to that, acknowledge that, and still experience the joy?
• 11.35: What would you say to the coach who has had success with the ‘harder, tougher, stronger’ approach? It’s one tool in the coaching toolkit. It’s not the absence of one, it’s the presence of both.
• 13.26: Defining Psychological Flexibility as your ability to shift your attention. Derived from ACT which stands for:
  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy
  • Open up, be present, and do what matters because performance behavior is contextual.
• 15.32: Performance Behavior is defined as doing the thing that is less comfortable.
  
  • ACT talks about moving towards behavior (short-term pain) and not positive and negative behavior.
• 18.36: Insights on balance (trade-offs) versus alignment (compounding)?
• 21.07: Key lesson - The most important work is never done (they are a set of practices).
• 24.01: Time Management - It is a non-renewable resource.
• 28.19: Sacrifice versus choice.
• 31.37: What makes a great coach?
  • 1) Questions - "What if this was the last time?"
• 33.11: Disruptive coaching idea that will change the way we coach in 2030?
  • AI may provide a coach for people in their pocket to accelerate the development of humans.
• 35.22: Toby’s purpose: To change the world’s relationship with suffering.
• 41.08: Crucible moment

To learn more about becoming a workplace coach or advancing your coaching skills, visit: www.coachem.cc or email: info@emmadoyle.com.au

About Toby Jenkins

Toby is a husband, father, Olympian, executive coach, award-winning entrepreneur, and author. His purpose is to change the world’s relationship with suffering. He’s worked with a diverse group, from Olympians to business leaders, from military elites to tech founders. (Find out more about his coaching.) Toby has spoken to thousands of people in life and broadcast audiences around the world at organizations such as Google, Ernst & Young, Rio Tinto, and the Australian Institute of Sport. (Find out more about his speaking.) He’s married to Lucy and father to Beatrix, Heidi, and Zoe. His favorite thing is writing about himself in the third person.

Connect with Toby

Website: https://www.tobyajenkins.com/
The Monday 3 Newsletter: https://www.tobyajenkins.com/newsletter/
Insta: @tobyjenkins
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobyjenkins/

In this episode, we explore how caring and responsible coaching fosters personal development through the experiences of Dr. Kate Sylvester, an expert in Kendo and gender equality in martial arts. Kate's recent book, Women and Martial Art in Japan, sheds light on the challenges and opportunities women face in this traditionally male-dominated sport. Through her coaching journey with national Kendo teams in Australia and Sweden, Kate brings a unique perspective on cultural influences in sports coaching. Together, we’ll uncover strategies for overcoming gender-based discrimination in martial arts and how Kate balances her personal development with the responsibilities of leadership.

Let’s jump in!

• 1.39: Breakfast choice?
• 2.20: What is Kendo?
• 4.54: What are some of the character traits that the sport of Kendo cultivates?
  
  • Respect
  • The thrill of competition - gratitude
  • Great for developing confidence
• 6.55: Take us back to teenage Kate - as an exchange student in Japan learning Kendo for the first time (friendships).
• 10.01: Kate's book: Women and Martial Art in Japan (2022) and through her research, she discovered that women train just as hard as men and invest just as much as men in Kendo.
• 12.25: What was it like coaching the men's and women's National teams?
  • You don't need to prove yourself, just be authentic.
  • Show that you care and tap into what they want to achieve.
• 15.43: Can care and empathy-based coaching be learned?
• 17.22: As a coach did you have to treat the Australian National team any differently to the Swedish team? (Cultural differences)
  • It can take a little bit more time to develop rapport with Swedish people.
• 18.29: What makes a great coach?
  • 1) Self-reflexivity
  • 2) Authentic
  • 3) Risk-taking
• 20.00: How do you balance being a coach and an athlete?
• 21.50: How do you advocate for personal development through coaching?
  • Being vulnerable: "Am I coaching you in the right way?"
• 26.00: Disruptive coaching idea that will change the way we coach in 2030?
  • "It's really important to open nurturing and safe spaces, for male athletes to openly express their emotions."
• 27.30: What does responsible coaching mean to you?
• 29.00: How can we raise our game as coaches?
• 32.21: Practice self-reflexivity - how are your athletes or clients or team members responding to you?

To learn more about becoming a workplace coach or advancing your coaching skills, visit: www.coachem.cc or email: info@emmadoyle.com.au

About Kate Sylvester PhD - Researcher

Dr Kate Sylvester is an independent scholar. Her recent book titled Women and Martial Art in Japan (2022) is based on extensive original ethnographic research that examined identity politics and women's sport and university kendo in Japan. Kate started kendo as a high school exchange student in Japan and has trained at elite universities and police institutions in Japan. A kendo practitioner of 32 years, she is currently ranked 6 dan renshi. As head coach of the women's and men’s Australian National Kendo Team (2015-2018), she led the women's team to place 3rd, which was Australia’s first medal at a World Kendo Championship. In her recent leadership role, Kate was head coach of the Swedish Women's National Kendo Team (2021-2024). She has represented her country at 8 World Kendo Championships as a player and coach. Kate advocates for the amelioration of gender-based discrimination and violence in kendo and other MACS (Martial Art and Combat Sport) through her research and leadership.

Connect with Kate
Website: https://ksperspectives.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KateSylvesterPerspectives/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kate_sylvester_perspectives/

Welcome to another episode on The Coaching Podcast focusing on how to communicate ARTfully, where we discuss the art of authentic communication and leadership presence. Today, we have the incredible Hilary Blair, a leadership communication consultant, coach, and former drama teacher, who brings a unique perspective on navigating business relationships.

In this episode, we’ll explore essential topics, including why friction is inevitable but conflict isn’t, and how to use your authentic voice in communication. Hilary will share insights on balancing team success with individual excellence and reveal how leaders can enhance their presence.

From communication hacks to the lessons we can learn from the drama world, get ready to discover how to activate the talent within your organization and embrace the power of being truly present.

Let’s jump in!

• 1.29: Do you prefer the aisle or window seat?
• 2.44: Friction is inevitable and conflict isn’t.
  • Friction - is remaining present and in relationship.
  • Conflict - is when the walls go up and we start lobbing things at each other.
• 5.52: What's a communication hack we can bring into these friction conversations?
  • Say this in your head: Can I get you a cup of coffee (maintain eye contact and presence)!
  • "Own the awkward."
• 9.36: The four ways to activate (executive) presence are:
  • 1) To see other people.
  • 2) To allow yourself to be seen.
  • 3) To choose the energy you are showing up with.
  • 4) To receive being seen (deepest connection and the hardest one).
• 12.27: "We hire people for their individuality and then we work on getting conformity and groupthink!"
• 14.29: How can coaches improve their presence? (Remain in relationship)
  • Acknowledge that this soft skill MATTERS!
• 22.06: All feedback is constructive! Hone your ability to give feedback.
  • "If we don't embrace the discomfort of staying in a friction-fraught world, we miss the fruitful outcomes."
• 24.09: What can coaches and leaders learn from the drama world?
  • 1) Allow and celebrate our individuality!
  • 2) Bringing discipline to an art form (repetition and practice).
  • 3) Embodyment - integrate the full integration of our bodies.
• 27.21: How do you let individual talent thrive and bring out the best in a team?
  • You have to adapt your communication (there are tools and there are skills - focus on improving your skills).
  • Allow the superpowers to come out (by celebrating) each individual and let the team know.
• 32.27: What makes a great coach?
  • "Have been there."
• 35.10: Disruptive coaching idea that will change the way we coach in 2030?
  • We need to focus on learning the "skills" of being human and in relationship.
  • We don't have one authentic voice because it depends on the situation.
  • Our authentic voice has the breath and the balanced stereo.

To learn more about becoming a workplace coach or advancing your coaching skills, visit: www.coachem.cc or email: info@emmadoyle.com.au

About Hilary Blair - Activating the Talent Within Your Organization

Being authentic and present is essential in the business world today. Presence is active and fluid, not a destination or a box to be checked on a leadership development form. It’s similar to balance needing nuanced adjustments to remain connected and in relationship. Presence is a verb.

I'm a leadership communication consultant and coach who brings years of professional experience as a business owner, entrepreneur, and artist to every interaction. So I understand leadership growth and team development firsthand which deeply influences our programs and coaching. Our sweet spot is supporting the larger and midsized companies that are seeking to activate the power of the individuals on their teams – you hired or promoted them because you see the potential and we assure it’s surfaced and embodied.

When not on the road, I can be found gardening–or since I live in Colorado–covering plants to protect them from hail. I also enjoy hiking, golfing, and curling up with a novel and a dog.

Connect with Hilary
Website: ARTiculateRC.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hbarticulate/