Go Coach Yourself!

Start Slow, Start Small, Start Scared - Just Get Started

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2382879/open_sms] Are you holding back on your dreams because you're scared of failing or not being perfect?  Tune in as Vic and Ryan discuss why starting small, slow, and even scared is the secret to forward momentum.  Through personal stories and practical tips to help you take that leap this epidose covers how to get started despite the fear or desire for perfection. Its never too late, you are not too old, you are qualified enough, start slow, start small, start scared, just get started. Links to Previous Episodes Summer Shorts - This is Goodness in Failure [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2382879/episodes/17448375] Why is 'What Do You Want?' Such a Tough Question [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2382879/episodes/15393514] Confronting Your Inner Sabateurs [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2382879/episodes/15699385] Finding, Connecting and Nurturing Your Leader Within [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2382879/episodes/15793997] Hosts: Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching [https://www.stackrisecoaching.com/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjreichert/] | Insta: @stackrisecoaching [https://www.instagram.com/stackrisecoaching/] Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co [https://www.whistlesmith.co/] | LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/in/vicjsmith] | Insta: @vic_bk [https://www.instagram.com/_vic.bk/]

How to Choose a Coach

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2382879/open_sms] Whether you're seeking personal growth, career advancement, or creative inspiration, choosing the right coach makes all the difference.  Join Vic and Ryan in this episode of Go Coach Yourself! as they navigate the essentials—from understanding your goals, and budget considerations, to uncovering the credentials that matter.  This episode offers insights and actionable tips that demystify the coaching process, helping you find that perfect partnership.  Links in this episode: What is Co-Acive Coaching, Really? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2382879/episodes/17789993] IPEC Coaching [https://get.ipeccoaching.com/9-keys-start-a-business?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=9keys&device_type=c&match_type=b&search_campaign=21369353190&search_keyword=ipec&search_network=g&utm_term=ipec&utm_campaign=USA&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=8705773814&hsa_cam=21369353190&hsa_grp=160322074701&hsa_ad=702215150045&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-23111656&hsa_kw=ipec&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21369353190&gbraid=0AAAAADfhgI-QUTHhAr4UtPOtDDMsqa22h&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsO-wi9v-kAMVY1z_AR3lfTnvEAAYASAAEgLpMfD_BwE] Hudson Institute of Coaching [https://hudsoninstitute.com] Hosts: Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching [https://www.stackrisecoaching.com/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjreichert/] | Insta: @stackrisecoaching [https://www.instagram.com/stackrisecoaching/] Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co [https://www.whistlesmith.co/] | LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/in/vicjsmith] | Insta: @vic_bk [https://www.instagram.com/_vic.bk/]

The Energy Between Us: What Makes Relationships Meaningful with Susan Clark

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2382879/open_sms] In this conversation, Ryan and Vic welcome Susan Clark—founder of heartspark and the creator of Ignite the Spark—to explore what actually makes relationships meaningful. We talk intimacy (beyond romance), why vulnerability creates safety, and how “the energy between us” matters more than hours logged. Susan shares stories from decades of community-building, plus research notes on how friendships form and endure. You’ll hear simple, powerful practices to deepen connection with the people who make you more you. Resources * Connect with Susan Clark on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/heartspark/] * Want to learn more about Ignite the Spark? Let's chat! [https://tidycal.com/stackrisecoaching/ignite] Hosts: Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching [https://www.stackrisecoaching.com/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjreichert/] | Insta: @stackrisecoaching [https://www.instagram.com/stackrisecoaching/] Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co [https://www.whistlesmith.co/] | LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/in/vicjsmith] | Insta: @vic_bk [https://www.instagram.com/_vic.bk/]

What is Co-Active Coaching, Really?

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2382879/open_sms] Ever wondered what coaches mean when they say they’re Co-Active? In this behind-the-scenes episode, Ryan and Vic unpack what Co-Active Coaching really is — not as a training manual, but as the mindset that shapes how they coach, lead, and live. They share how they each discovered the Co-Active model (spoiler: it starts with our mutual friend named Lisa), and explore its four cornerstones and three core principles. You’ll also hear how Co-Active has shaped who they are as humans — not just coaches. From learning to stay with emotion, to designing alliances, to trusting the process of change, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insight. Resources mentioned: * Learn more about Co-Active [https://coactive.com/] * The Co-Active Coaching Model [https://coactive.com/what-is-co-active/#:~:text=that%20evokes%20transformation.-,The%20Co%E2%80%91Active%20Model] * Go Coach Yourself: Building Perspectives [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2382879/episodes/15445653] * Go Coach Yourself: Leader Within [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2382879/episodes/15793997] Hosts: Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching [https://www.stackrisecoaching.com/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjreichert/] | Insta: @stackrisecoaching [https://www.instagram.com/stackrisecoaching/] Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co [https://www.whistlesmith.co/] | LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/in/vicjsmith] | Insta: @vic_bk [https://www.instagram.com/_vic.bk/]

Authentic, Not Unfiltered: Rethinking “Bring Your Whole Self”

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2382879/open_sms] We’ve all heard it: “Bring your whole self to work.” Or maybe it’s “Show up as your best self.” Lately, though, the conversation has started to shift. Some people are pushing back—saying that maybe your “whole self” isn’t what every space needs. In this episode, Ryan and Vic unpack what’s behind these buzzwords and explore how to navigate authenticity, discernment, and emotional intelligence in real life. Together, they explore the differences between your whole self, best self, and higher self—and what it looks like to choose which version of you to bring forward based on context, safety, and purpose. The conversation moves from the pitfalls of unfiltered “wholeness,” to the exhaustion of trying to be your “best” all the time, to the power of showing up from your higher self—that calm, aware part of you that acts with alignment and service, not ego. It’s a thoughtful, funny, and refreshingly real take on what it actually means to “bring yourself” to the world—and how to do it without losing who you are in the process. Mentioned in this episode: * Dr. Victoria Mattingly on authenticity + emotional intelligence [https://www.mattinglysolutions.com/post/just-be-yourself-the-difference-between-your-authentic-whole-and-or-best-self-at-work-part-1] * Dr. Paige Williams on focusing on your true self [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/best-self-whole-true-rethinking-authenticity-dr-paige-williams-1rxgc/] * Go Coach Yourself: Self-Awareness, part of EQ [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2382879/episodes/16178120] (helpful pairing) Hosts: Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching [https://www.stackrisecoaching.com/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjreichert/] | Insta: @stackrisecoaching [https://www.instagram.com/stackrisecoaching/] Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co [https://www.whistlesmith.co/] | LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/in/vicjsmith] | Insta: @vic_bk [https://www.instagram.com/_vic.bk/]