In this episode of The Pulse Experience podcast, host Edward J Beltran welcomes Denise Russo, an accomplished executive coach with a diverse background. Denise shares her journey, highlighting her work with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and her passion for helping individuals and organizations reach their goals. They discuss the importance of time management, the value of continuous learning, and Denise's podcast, "What's on Your Bookshelf."


The conversation explores impactful coaching experiences, the future of coaching, and the role of technology, including AI, in coaching. Denise emphasizes the need for a human touch in coaching while embracing technology as a valuable tool. The episode offers insights into personal growth, resilience, and making a difference in people's lives through coaching.


Story Notes:

• Background and Expertise
• Balancing Life and Passion
• The Evolution of Coaching
• Impactful Coaching Stories
• The Future of Coaching
• The Power of AI in Coaching

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In this episode of The Pulse Experience podcast, host Edward J. Beltran is joined by Chantell Brandt to discuss the topic of when coaching isn't enough. They delve into the situations where coaching reveals the need for healthcare intervention or therapy. They explore the complexities of dealing with long-held stress and how it can become an ingrained part of one's life. Chantell shares her experiences and insights as a coach, highlighting the importance of recognizing when to refer clients to healthcare professionals.


Chantell shares a case study involving a client who initially sought coaching for work-related stress. However, as the coaching sessions progressed, it became evident that the stress was deeply intertwined with the client's home life. The client's body's stress responses, as shown by biometrics, were consistently high, indicating a significant issue. Chantell discusses the importance of identifying the root cause and addressing it.


Chantell highlights the importance of recognizing when coaching alone is insufficient and when it's necessary to refer clients to professionals. She discusses the client's journey towards acknowledging the problem, seeking therapy, and taking the first steps toward change. Chantell's coaching helped the client realize that not all issues can be resolved through coaching, and sometimes other partners are needed.


Story Notes:

• Recognizing the Need for Intervention
• Personal Story-Identifying Family Dysfunction
• Case Study-The Need for a Shift
• Understanding Biometrics and Stress Levels
• The Importance of Turning to a Therapist
• The Power of Acknowledgment and Action

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In this episode of The Pulse Experience Podcast, your host, Edward J. Beltran, is joined by Kari Loken, a Master Facilitator and Certified Pulse Coach. They dive deep into the challenges faced by Kari's coachee, who has been dealing with a toxic new manager in her department for a year. This conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness and the value of providing feedback even when others may lack awareness. Together, they explore the emotional toll this situation has taken and the steps taken to address it.


Kari's coachee is a Director of Operations at her organization, with 17 years of tenure, responsible for a team of nine direct reports and 72 people reporting to her overall. She recently acquired a new manager who has brought a more hierarchical and siloed management style, causing significant disruption to the team's culture and dynamics. The coachee has been experiencing immense stress in anticipation of her weekly meetings with this manager, leading to physical and emotional exhaustion.


Edward highlights the immense stress and emotional toll the coachee is experiencing. Kari shares the coachee's vivid description of her physical and emotional reactions before and after meetings with her manager. It becomes evident that she is suffering from anxiety, tension, exhaustion, isolation, and a sense of worthlessness due to the ongoing situation.


Story Notes:

•  The Coachee's Situation
• Recognizing the Need for Change
• Building the Skills for Effective Communication
• The Power of Structured Communication
• Taking Ownership and Accountability
• Recognizing the Cost of Silence
• Confronting the Issue, Not the Person

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