Description: In this episode of The Art & Skill of Coaching, Jess breaks down the fastest and most evidence-based way to develop coaching mastery. If you've ever wondered why you're not improving as quickly as you want — or why practice alone isn't enough — this episode explains the exact path professional coaches use to grow.

You'll learn:

• why information and inspiration don't lead to real skill

• the Learn → Witness → Practice framework for building mastery

• how supervised coaching accelerates your growth

• the difference between repetition and correct repetition

• the role mentorship and feedback play in becoming a great coach

Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification:

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Coach Question of the Week:

https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3

Description: What separates a good coach from a master-level coach?
In this episode of The Art & Skill of Coaching, Jess breaks down the psychology-based tools, trauma-informed frameworks, and advanced questioning techniques that Master Coaches use to create deep, identity-level change with their clients.

You'll learn:

• The 3 things Master Coaches do differently in every session

• How interventions like Thought Clearing (CBT) and Motivation Mapping (MI) actually work

• What trauma-informed coaching looks like—and why it matters

• How great coaches ask questions that shift perspectives and drive action

If you're ready to uplevel your coaching skills and learn what truly effective coaches do to get consistent results, this episode is for you.

Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification:

https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching

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The Coach Skill Audit:

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Coach Question of the Week:

https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3

Trauma Informed Coaching Part 1 (Episode 67): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-skill-of-coaching/id1612960277?i=1000614976082

Trauma Informed Coaching Part 2 (Episode 68): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-skill-of-coaching/id1612960277?i=1000615839372

Description: Most coaches genuinely want to help—but good intentions don't override impact.
In this Master Coach Series episode celebrating 200+ podcast episodes, Jess breaks down the seven coaching mistakes even well-trained coaches are unintentionally making that keep clients stuck.

These mistakes show up across every niche—from life coaching to business coaching. Inside this episode, you'll learn how to coach at a higher, more effective, more ethical level by avoiding the patterns that derail client progress.

You'll learn:

• Why cheerleading actually prevents transformation

• How "Curious George" questioning sabotages momentum

• The difference between coaching the symptom vs. the system

• How safety strategies drive self-sabotage

• The leadership skills every professional coach must master

• Why you can't coach a dysregulated nervous system

• The subtle (and uncomfortable) ways coaches become coach-centered instead of client-centered

When you eliminate these blind spots, your coaching becomes sharper, cleaner, and dramatically more impactful—and your clients start getting the results they hired you for.

If you're ready to elevate your skill set, stand out in a crowded field, and coach at a truly professional standard, make sure you're on the waitlist for The Art & Skill of Coaching Certification. Enrollment for the spring cohort opens soon.

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Coach Question of the Week:

https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3

Why intuition isn't coaching: How to spot and stop projection in sessions (Episode 181): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-skill-of-coaching/id1612960277?i=1000719596313

The shadow side of caring (Episode 83): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-skill-of-coaching/id1612960277?i=1000628415575

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html

Description: Welcome to Episode 1 of the 4-part Master Coach Series, celebrating 200 episodes of The Art and Skill of Coaching— a top 2% global podcast dedicated to psychology-based coaching.

Today, we're kicking off the series with a foundational episode:
The 4 core skills most coaches think they have… but don't.

Because while empathy, intuition, and "holding space" matter, they are not what create consistent, repeatable change. Coaching is a skill set rooted in psychology, neuroscience, and evidence-based methods — and in this episode, you'll learn the exact skills that separate supportive coaches from truly transformational ones.

• Why relying on likability, rapport, or intuition keeps clients stuck

• The difference between supportive coaching and effective coaching

• The 4 critical skills every masterful coach needs:

• 1. Pattern Recognition (beyond behaviors — into beliefs, defenses & identity)

  2. Nervous System Awareness & Regulation (why activated clients cannot change)

  3. Creating True Safety (structure > niceness)

  4. Proper Questioning Strategy (directional, neutral, non-leading questions)

You'll walk away with practical tools — including the CPP method and the 4 Quadrants of Directional Questioning — that you can implement immediately to make your coaching more precise, impactful, and psychologically accurate.

This episode sets the tone for the entire Master Coach Series running through the end of the year — and trust me, it only gets better.

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📘 Want to go deeper?
Join the waitlist for The Art & Skill of Coaching, the advanced training program teaching a full psychology-based coaching framework. Spring enrollment opens soon.

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Description: Yes — I've been fired by clients. And after 10+ years as a therapist-turned-coach, I'm telling you why this isn't a failure… and what great coaches do differently.

In this episode, we break down the psychology behind client ruptures, refund requests, mismatches, and conflict inside the coaching relationship. You'll learn how to prevent and navigate difficult client dynamics with clarity, leadership, and actual coaching skill.

Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification:

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https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3

Description: If you want to be a successful life coach, you have to learn how to sell. Most new coaches don't realize they're also becoming entrepreneurs, which means you need real skills in marketing, sales, and client enrollment.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the psychology of ethical sales, why so many coaches feel "salesy," and how to shift into a clean, supportive sales process that actually helps your clients say yes to themselves.

You'll learn:
✔️ The mindset shift that makes sales feel aligned, not slimy
✔️ Why avoiding sales is hurting your business and your coaching
✔️ A simple consultation structure that increases conversions
✔️ How to handle objections without pressure or manipulation

If you're a life coach, business coach, or aspiring coach — and you want a sales process that feels grounded, ethical, and effective — this episode is for you.

Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification:

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https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3

Close 75% of Your Coaching Consults (Episode 158): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-skill-of-coaching/id1612960277?i=1000693291361

Description: Most coaches use the Wheel of Life as a simple first-session exercise — but when applied correctly, it becomes one of the most powerful assessment tools in coaching.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why most coaches skip accurate assessments — and how that limits transformation

• The psychology behind the Wheel of Life (and how it increases self-awareness)

• A 5-step process for using it effectively in sessions

• A real client example showing how this tool uncovers root causes of stuckness

By the end, you'll know how to turn a "basic" coaching tool into a professional-grade framework that deepens insight and accelerates results.

Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification:

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Coach Question of the Week:

https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3

Wheel of Life: https://positivepsychology.com/wheel-of-life-coaching/

Description: Most coaches try to motivate clients with inspiring pep talks and they don't work. In this episode, I'm breaking down the psychology of real motivation — why external hype fails, and how to create intrinsic motivation that actually lasts.

You'll learn:

• Why trying to "inspire" your clients often backfires

• The science behind intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation

• A 3-step process for creating motivation through internal discrepancy

By the end, you'll know how to help clients connect with what truly drives them create motivation that actually lasts.

Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification:

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Coach Question of the Week:

https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3