On this episode of the Coaching Studio, host Lyssa deHart welcomes Navid Nazemian, PCC, an executive transition coach and the bestselling author of Mastering Executive Transitions: The Definitive Guide. With a rich background in human resources and extensive international experience, Navid brings a unique global perspective to leadership and coaching. He shares his passion for supporting leaders through pivotal career transitions, maintaining authenticity in times of change, and his journey from HR professional to becoming a coach.

Navid delves into his early realization about the impact of coaching, recounting a transformative experience where coaching turned a struggling leader into a highly considered candidate for larger roles within a year. He explains how this revelation ignited his passion for coaching, leading him to eventually pursue a career helping others navigate their own professional transitions. We explore the Harvard Business Review article: Manage Your Energy Not Your Time by Tony Schwartz– This article is recommended for its insights into optimizing energy levels rather than time, an essential read for maintaining executive performance without burnout.

Throughout the conversation, Navid and Lyssa explore the nuances of executive transitions, the challenges new roles present, and the importance of proper support systems during these phases. Navid emphasizes the use of structured frameworks and strategic planning in ensuring successful transitions, highlighting how tailored coaching interventions can facilitate significant growth and change in leaders.

Navid explains his Double Diamond process:

Listeners will gain valuable insights into the transformational power of coaching, both from the perspective of a coach and a leader, making this episode a must-listen for anyone involved in or interested in executive leadership and personal development.

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Host: Lyssa deHart, LICSW, MCC, BCC

Music: Frolic by Harrison Amer

Production Editing: Lyssa deHart

Social Media and Communications: Michele Logan

In this episode of The Coaching Studio, Lyssa deHart welcomes Claire Pedrick, MCC, an accomplished coach, adventurer, and author of Simplifying Coaching (2020) and The Human Behind the Coach (2023). Claire brings a refreshingly down-to-earth approach to coaching, emphasizing simplicity while maintaining profound impact. Together, they explore how coaching can be powerfully simple, and how Claire's journey—like her 600-kilometer trek on the Camino de Santiago—informs her belief in walking alongside clients as they find their own path.

The conversation dives deep into what it means to truly “be with” clients, shedding unnecessary complexity to focus on authentic listening and meaningful partnership. Claire challenges the notion that coaching must be complicated, showing how transformative shifts can arise from a space of simple, genuine presence. Her personal stories, including her long history in coaching dating back to the 1980s and reflections on the commercialization of the field, provide valuable insights for both new and seasoned coaches.

Claire shared an idea,"thought partner" and "thinker" which blew my mind and has fundamentally shifted how I think about the concepts of "coach" and "client." This idea originated in the work of Nancy Kline, and her work in Time to Think.

Listeners will leave with a fresh perspective on how to facilitate transformative coaching sessions by trusting in simplicity, focusing on what really matters, and allowing clients to lead their own breakthroughs.

You can learn more about Claire on her Website
Or, connect with her on LinkedIn

Host: Lyssa deHart, LICSW, MCC, BCC

Music: Frolic by Harrison Amer

Production Editing: Lyssa deHart

Social Media and Communications: Michele Logan

In this episode of The Coaching Studio, host Lyssa deHart welcomes Jonathan Reitz, MCC, an executive coach and author of Coaching Hacks: Simple Strategies to Make Every Conversation More Effective. Jonathan shares his unique journey from a career in television to becoming a coach, driven by his passion for leadership development and helping others unlock their potential.

Jonathan discusses the profound impact of his early experiences in broadcasting on his coaching style, emphasizing the importance of listening and adapting communication techniques. He provides insights into the art of asking powerful questions and the significance of understanding client narratives to foster effective coaching relationships.

Jonathan dives deep into the three key assessments that he thinks every coach should take and how they have shaped his coaching approach: the Motivational Code, the Harrison Assessment, and the Hogan Assessment. He explains how these tools have helped him better understand his own motivations, behaviors, and personality traits, and how coaches can use similar insights to enhance their effectiveness. Additionally, Jonathan emphasizes the importance of reflective practice in coaching, a habit he developed early in his career by reviewing recordings of his coaching sessions.

He also shares his top book recommendation, Super Communicator by Charles Duhigg, which explores how different types of conversations—practical, emotional, and social—affect communication dynamics. Jonathan encourages coaches to stay attuned to these dynamics to prevent misunderstandings and foster stronger client relationships. We also discuss his recommendation of Helping People Change by Richard Boyatzis, Melvin Smith, and Ellen Van Oosten. This book explores the science behind coaching and leadership development, emphasizing the power of positive emotional attractors and how they facilitate meaningful, sustained change in individuals. Reitz draws on this work to highlight the importance of vision and purpose in coaching, helping clients move toward their goals with greater clarity and motivation.

Listeners will gain a deeper appreciation of the strategic and empathetic elements of coaching that Jonathan advocates, making this episode a valuable resource for both new and experienced coaches aiming to enhance their skills and impact.

You can connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn
Check out his Website

Host: Lyssa deHart, LICSW, MCC, BCC

Music: Frolic by Harrison Amer

Production Editing: Lyssa deHart

Social Media and Communications: Michele Logan