Making Of A Coach

Burned Out at the Top? Start the Journey Back to You | With Aleksei Groshenko, Global Executive & Leadership Coach

Executive stress is real. Fulfillment doesn’t come from a bigger paycheck. And Aleksei Groshenko is helping leaders finally figure it out. In this episode of The Making of a Coach Podcast, I sit down with executive coach and organizational psychologist Aleksei Groshenko to unpack what’s really going on behind burnout, imbalance, and stalled leadership growth—and why the answers almost never live in your calendar. Here’s what we get into: * Why your inner child may be running your company (or hiding in the corner) * The real meaning of “executive presence”—and why it starts at home * Why fulfillment starts by lowering expectations (yes, really) * How personal energy management transforms team performance * What Aleksei teaches leaders about happiness, spirituality, and control If you’ve been grinding and still feel stuck, this episode’s for you. No hacks. Just insight, clarity, and truth from a seasoned coach. Listen in. Share it with the leader in your life who needs to hear it. Connect with Aleksei on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alekseigroshenko/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alekseigroshenko/] Book a clarity call: https://www.leadforward.club/individual_coaching [https://www.leadforward.club/individual_coaching] #MakingOfACoachPodcast #LeadershipCoaching #ExecutivePresence #BurnoutRecovery #OrganizationalPsychology #InnerWork #SpiritualLeadership #CoachForLeaders #EnergyManagement #PurposeDrivenLeadership

Healing from the Inside Out: Psychedelics, Parts Work & True Transformation | With Clay Ickes of Psychedelic Passage

I’ve done a lot of personal growth work in my life. I’ve hired coaches, gone to therapy, read the books—but nothing has been as transformative as the work I’ve done with Clay Ickes, a psychedelic therapist and licensed psilocybin facilitator. In this episode, we dive deep into: * How psychedelics can help break free from old emotional patterns * Why “no bad parts” is the key to real self-compassion * The process of preparation, the journey, and integration for lasting change * How connecting with your inner self leads to clarity, alignment, and true freedom If you’ve ever felt like you’re running from part of yourself—or striving endlessly to prove your worth—this conversation will hit home. Connect with Clay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/psychedelictherapy/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/psychedelictherapy/] Or check him out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themushroomtherapist/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/themushroomtherapist/?hl=en] #psychedelictherapy #selfhealing #innerwork #coachingjourney #highachievers #partswork #personalgrowth #mentalclarity #lifetransformation #makingofacoachpodcast

Write the Book That Changes Everything: Jim Woods on Courage, Clarity, and Coaching | With Jim Woods, Author & Book Coach

Here’s the truth: there’s a book inside you. Not just any book—a book that changes people. A book that could open doors, build authority, and make someone say “I needed this.” But you’re probably overthinking it. You’re stuck in your head. And that’s where Jim Woods comes in. He’s a book coach and ghostwriter who’s helped dozens of leaders finally get that story out of their soul and into the world. In this episode, we talk about: * Why writing a book is 10% typing and 90% courage * The real reason people stall out on chapter 3 * How to find your through-line—and tell your truth * And how to market without sounding like a try-hard This one’s packed with practicals and heart. If you’ve got a message you’re called to share, this is your permission slip. Connect with Jim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimwoodspage/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimwoodspage/] Learn more about Jim’s writing & coaching services over at his websites: https://jimwoodswrites.com/ [https://jimwoodswrites.com/] http://writepublishshare.com/ [http://writepublishshare.com/] #bookcoach #writingtips #ghostwriting #thoughtleadership #coachingbusiness #authenticmarketing #founderbrand #createyourimpact #bookwritingjourney #stopthescroll

Get Over Yourself and Press Record: Owning Your Brand on Video | With Mike Faraci of Red Button Media

I’ll just say it—if you’re still not showing up on video in 2025, you’re leaving opportunity, brand equity, and straight-up money on the table. In this episode, I sat down with my good friend and video wizard Mike Faraci, founder of Red Button Media (and author of Rethink Everything), to talk about why most people struggle with video—and how to finally get over it. We cover: * Why looking and sounding "weird" on camera is totally normal (and backed by science) * How to remove every single ounce of friction between you and creating content * Mike’s crazy-effective system for getting camera-ready in under two minutes * Why being your real self on camera is your greatest marketing advantage And yeah, we talk rucking, watch reviews, and what it means to build a business that can’t be taken away from you. This one’s for anyone who’s ready to stop hiding—and start pressing record. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikefaraci/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikefaraci/] Learn more about Red Button Media: https://www.hittheredbutton.com/ [https://www.hittheredbutton.com/] Check out Mike's book 'Rethink Everything: The Power of Video for Business and Sales': https://www.amazon.com/Rethink-Everything-Power-Video-Business/dp/B0FF24MTJ9?ref_=Oct_d_onr_d_3563_7&pd_rd_w=D8MgR&content-id=amzn1.sym.ef6f06ea-36e0-4e0f-9535-627c4ba3aa58&pf_rd_p=ef6f06ea-36e0-4e0f-9535-627c4ba3aa58&pf_rd_r=Q11DFB9NPF0FVWM6V52K&pd_rd_wg=Tk7Lw&pd_rd_r=c1a81d2e-c38c-42ba-8900-c117ce3ef57f&pd_rd_i=B0FF24MTJ9 [https://www.amazon.com/Rethink-Everything-Power-Video-Business/dp/B0FF24MTJ9?ref_=Oct_d_onr_d_3563_7&pd_rd_w=D8MgR&content-id=amzn1.sym.ef6f06ea-36e0-4e0f-9535-627c4ba3aa58&pf_rd_p=ef6f06ea-36e0-4e0f-9535-627c4ba3aa58&pf_rd_r=Q11DFB9NPF0FVWM6V52K&pd_rd_wg=Tk7Lw&pd_rd_r=c1a81d2e-c38c-42ba-8900-c117ce3ef57f&pd_rd_i=B0FF24MTJ9] #videomarketingtips #contentcreation #coachlife #authenticmarketing #digitalpresence #branding #founderlife #entrepreneurmindset #socialmediastrategy #stopthescroll

The Truth About Financial Coaching: Why Most Financial Advice Fails the Middle Class | With Uzrad Lew of YOUNITY

For Coaches, Entrepreneurs, and Anyone Living Paycheck to Paycheck: What if your money problems aren’t about money at all? In this episode, I sat down with Uzrad Lew — former Israeli intelligence officer, investment banker, and founder of YOUNITY — to unpack why America’s middle class is collapsing… and what he’s doing to stop it. This isn’t another budgeting app. It’s a ground-up revolution in financial coaching, driven by AI and rooted in soul-crafting. Episode Highlights: * Why most financial literacy tools fail — and what actually works * The MRY Method: “Meet the Remarkable You” through real financial self-awareness * How trauma, identity, and money are more connected than we think * The one motto that shaped Uzrad’s coaching: “The difficult will be done immediately. The impossible will take a little longer.” * A behind-the-scenes look at YOUNITY’s AI platform and how it acts like a guardian angel for your money If you’ve ever felt stuck, stressed, or sold out by the system — This conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about wealth, purpose, and what freedom really costs. Episode 18 with Uzrad Lew is live now! Connect with Uzrad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uzrad-lew-a9ba1816/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/uzrad-lew-a9ba1816/] Check out YOUNITY: https://www.younity.love/ [https://www.younity.love/] #MakingOfACoach #FinancialCoaching #MiddleClassCrisis #JoshJurkovich #UzradLew #YOUNITYAI #SoulCrafting #FinancialFreedom #PurposeDrivenWork #CoachingPodcast