From Normal to Natural: Lessons From an Octopus Encounter! with Tricia Drake

From Normal to Natural: Lessons From an Octopus Encounter! with Tricia Drake

This episode offers a real-time look at what happens after “baby coach” beginnings—when experience, self-trust, and identity start to click into place. Jill Young sits down with EOS Implementer Tricia Drake to explore her two-year evolution as a coach, from early uncertainty to grounded confidence. Together, they unpack the powerful distinction between what is normal (shared human experience) and what is natural (your authentic way of being), and how returning to that natural state unlocks deeper presence, stronger client impact, and more ease. Along the way, they explore the art of “dancing” with clients, the challenge of releasing attachment to outcomes, and a memorable octopus encounter that brings that lesson to life in an unforgettable way. Meet Tricia Drake! Tricia Drake is an EOS Implementer who helps leadership teams gain clarity, alignment, and traction in their businesses. Nearly two years into her coaching journey, Tricia brings a powerful blend of lived experience, resilience, and authenticity to her work—shaped in part by her personal journey through cancer and her commitment to living and leading with intention. Known for her energy, presence, and ability to both support and challenge her clients, Tricia has embraced her natural style as a coach: bold, engaging, and deeply attuned to the dynamics in the room. She is also a natural “gatherer,” building meaningful connections and communities among fellow coaches and clients alike. Show Links * Connect with Tricia Drake on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tractionwithtricia/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tractionwithtricia/] * Join Coaching Magic: www.coachingmagic.com [http://www.coachingmagic.com] P.S. Remember, you are magic!

From Herbalism to Coaching: We Are All Healers! with Sophia Qadri

Jill Young sits down with her friend Sophia Qadri, a registered herbalist and Reiki master, for a rich conversation about coaching, healing, and the power of energy exchange. Together they explore how plants can support us as human beings, how coaches can think about themselves as healers, and why replenishing energy matters just as much as giving it. Three Takeaways: 1. Coaching is an energy exchange Sophia shares how she learned the hard way that giving too much without receiving back can lead to burnout. The conversation reframes coaching as something energetic, not just transactional, where support flows best when there is a healthy exchange. 2. Plants can teach us how to support and restore Jill and Sophia connect herbalism to coaching by exploring how plants communicate, nourish, ground, and guide us. The episode highlights schisandra as a “five flavor berry” with qualities that support stress, focus, digestion, and overall resilience. 3. Healers come in many forms One of the most expansive ideas in the episode is that healing does not have to look one way. A healer might be a coach, a herbalist, a shop owner, or even someone helping others feel better in a bank. The episode invites listeners to see support, care, and presence as part of everyday human work. Meet Sophia! Sophia Qadri is a registered herbalist, Reiki master, and the owner of Spring to Healh Apothecary in Keller, Texas. She supports people through herbal medicine, energy work, and holistic practices that help mind, body, and soul. Sophia brings a grounded, intuitive, and expansive perspective to the conversation about healing and coaching. Resources & Links * Visit Spring to Health Apothecary [https://sthorganics.com/] * Caroline Myss books, including Anatomy of the Spirit and Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can P.S. Remember, you are magic!

From Hustle to Harmony: Building the EOS Life! with Jennifer Deroin

In this conversation, Jill Young talks with Jennifer Deroin about how EOS becomes more than a work framework—it becomes a way of life. Together, they explore long-term thinking, manifestation, gratitude, and the tension between creating a future vision and staying present in the moment. Jennifer also shares how her personal and professional worlds have blended over time, and how that blend has shaped the way she leads, lives, and dreams. Key Themes: 1. EOS as a way of life Jennifer shares how EOS permeates not just her work as an implementer, but also her home life, conversations, and the way she thinks about the world. The principles show up everywhere because they are rooted in values that apply beyond business. 2. Visioning with intention The conversation explores the power of writing down what you want, visualizing it, and recognizing it when it appears. Jennifer describes how imagining her future helped her notice opportunities and move toward them with confidence. 3. Unattached to the outcome Jennifer’s story about creating a version of her dream home shows how visioning can still lead to something even better than the original picture. The process matters, but the final form may look different than expected. Presence, gratitude, and people Jennifer and Jill reflect on gratitude as a grounding practice that brings people back to the present. Jennifer also notes that the people in our lives are often the clearest expression of EOS values in action. Meet Jennifer! Jennifer Deroin is an EOS Implementer who brings both practicality and heart to her work. She is known for her thoughtful approach to leadership, her belief in long-term thinking, and her ability to connect vision with real-life action. Jennifer also brings a strong personal perspective to the conversation, weaving together work, family, wellness, and intentional living. Resources & Links * Follow Jennifer on LinkedIn * Learn more about her EOS practice P.S. Remember, you are magic!

[A Hunch for Lunch] Preparing to be Agendaless!

In this episode of Hunch for Lunch, Jess Stavem and Jill Young explore the art of building an intentional coaching session while also honoring the “agenda-less” spirit of Coaching Magic. Jill explains how strong coaching preparation begins well before the session starts, but the goal is not to control the conversation — it’s to create the conditions for insight, flow, and transformation. Learn more at CoachingMagic.com [https://www.coachingmagic.com] P.S. Remember, you are magic!

From Quiet to Confidence: Enter the Cave You Fear! with Mari Tautimes

Jill Young sits down with longtime friend and coach Mari Tautimes for a candid conversation about deep listening, personal growth, and what it really means to trust yourself—both in coaching and in life. Three Takeaways: 1. Great coaching is quieter than you think As confidence grows, the need to “perform” or provide answers fades. Powerful coaching comes from listening deeply, asking thoughtful questions, and allowing space for insight to emerge. 2. You already have what you need Like a seed contains everything needed to become a tree, the core traits for growth—curiosity, resilience, resourcefulness—are already within you. The work is learning to activate them. 3. Trust yourself to show up for yourself A defining idea from this episode: self-trust is built by consistently showing up. Not perfectly—but honestly, intentionally, and in alignment with what matters most. Meet Mari! Mari Tautimes is a coach, entrepreneur, and author of Keep Going. Known for her ability to listen deeply and ask powerful, heart-centered questions, Mari helps people cut through distractions and connect to what truly matters. Her work is grounded in lived experience, continuous growth, and a commitment to honest, transformational conversations. Resources & Links * Mari Tautimes’ book: Keep Going [https://www.amazon.com/KeepGoing-Year-Old-Mom-Successful-Entrepreneur/dp/1642253448] * Website: maritautimas.com * Follow Mari on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maritautimes/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maritautimes/] P.S. Remember, you are magic!