We all want to know how to build deeper communication with our children. We all want them to openly share things with us so we can know what's going on in their lives, and we want them to come to us when something bothers them.   Yet this doesn't always happen. Our children, especially when they are in their teenage years, tend to block us and even separate us from what is happening to them. And that can hurt and upset us very much. We feel that we're bad parents, that we're not supporting them enough... and unfortunately, if we're not careful, this can escalate and become a painful relationship.   But there are ways to avoid this. And in this episode, I spoke to Counsellor-Psychologist Stella Redman about one aspect of inter-personal communication that can make all the difference: Validation.   What validation is, and why it is the key to excellent communication, is all explained in the episode.   Happy listening!   You can find Stella and her wonderful work on her website:https://www.sredmancounselling.com/  And on LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/stella-redman-psychology 

Why are learning difficulties such a big problem, and what should we do to normalise them? In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Glen McPheat, a special education needs specialist and an advocate for neurodiversity.   So if you have children with special educational needs, or you experience them yourself, this is the episode for you!

What makes people make a change in their lives? We can tell you what does NOT: Telling them what to do, giving them advice and scaring them. ****** At the end of the episode, we invited you to join our coaching course. Here's the link to the details about it:https://theicci.com/lp/coaching-for-success-your-journey-to-proficiency-in-coaching/

Not so many years ago, whenever I received a message like the one that landed in my WhatsApp the other day, I would shrink inside and carry a sour feeling in my stomach for days.   At best, I’d ignore it.At worst, I’d think I was far better than whatever was about to happen there.   And still - this time it happened again. My first reaction was the same: a contraction.   But today I know something I didn’t know back then:Feeling this contraction is part of nature’s survival mechanism. And today I also know how to give those difficult, paralysing feelings their space: Only after I breathed deeply, I looked at the message again—and suddenly I could see what this invitation might really have to offer me.   It wasn’t easy to get here.It’s something I agreed to learn.   I recorded a new and very frank podcast episode about this kind of learning: the one we keep doing all our lives, if only we’re willing.   I hope it'll talk to you.   Noa Brume

Why are women so afraid to make big money or even to talk about it?Why do they refrain from knowing their financial situation?And why do female coaches charge less than male coaches?We discussed all this and how to change it with Adv. Haleli Shomer Shalom._______________________________________ Adv. Haleli Shomer Shalom, Financial A$$Kicker on a mission to provide women with practical tools and motivation to take charge of their finances. With me, you will learn to love, confidently manage, and grow your money. Whether through one powerful session or an ongoing journey - the important thing is to start today. Connect her via:   WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/IXOK2KQYQDSIK1  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haleli-shomer-shalom   Linktree: https://linktr.ee/haleliShomerShalom

Einat Moglad went through a period of grieving over her father twice in her life: Once when she was 15, and then over 20 years later. Her story of who she became and what she decided to do in her life, is an inspiration to us all, as we all have stories that can be told and create the path we'll take, even the professional part. Thank you Einat for sharing your story. You can reach Einat here:On LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/moglad-einat-a6430844/Via her website:https://einatmoglad.com/ And you can read this article about her too:https://www.haaretz.co.il/literature/tarbut-sifrot/2024-08-26/ty-article/.premium/00000191-8ec6-dd8c-addd-bff61b380000    

What an incredible thing a new baby is! The house fills with the sweet scent of babies; everything feels soft, pleasant, and quiet, and we enjoy protecting and cuddling the little one.But childbirth also has another side. With the arrival of a baby can come emotional challenges and unmet needs, particularly for the mother, who tends to give her all to the baby. Strong tension can arise between the new parents, and if there are siblings in the picture, they too require their share of attention. Add hormones into the mix, and you have a situation that can be quite challenging to say the least. And if it’s a birth following a loss, then it’s an even more complex and delicate story for everyone involved.But this is something hardly anyone talks about. Which is why it’s so fortunate that people like Tamar Shein Paz exist — experts who specialise in supporting women and families in the days and months after welcoming a sweet baby into the world.My conversation with Tamar was nothing short of fascinating, and I hope you’ll share this episode with anyone who’s currently pregnant (no matter which pregnancy), and especially with anyone who’s recently given birth.   ******************To reach Tamar: Tamar Shain-Paz, woman, mother, anthropologist, postpartum doula. https://www.instagram.com/tamarshain/?hl=en https://www.tamarshainpaz.co.il/

This episode is part of our Lunch & Learn.These are short lessons that we give, they are open to the public, and you're welcome to join by listening or participating.

Why is confidentiality so important for relationships?Why when it breaks we're in big trouble? I discussed all this and more with the lovely Tiffany Fluent.

She survived a horrific car accident that shattered her body and her soul.But she survived, and she came to tell us how being a coach and using "the gifts of coaching" (as she calls it), saved whatever was left of her. It saved her life. Meet Kasia Lyczkowska: a survivor with an unbelievable story.   You can follow Kasia on her website: I survived, now what?https://www.isurvivedaccident.com/  

Who doesn't deal with body image issues?The vast majority of people in the modern world will deal with it during their lives, whether they choose it or not.We're told from such a young age that our body isn't right, that it needs fixing and that we should fix it. Always feeling that something is wrong.Without paying attention, we stop loving our bodies, the one thing that will always stay with us.This is where Tzuf Gur comes in.She's showing people how to love themselves, in whichever shape or form they live. And she has a lot to say about body positivity, self-love and self-esteem.Did you like this episode?Then how about following Tzuf on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tzufgur/Or on her website:https://www.tzufcoaching.com/

"Am I not too old to start coaching?" When I hear this question, I always tell them about Helen, and send them to her website.Now I had the privilege of having her visit us on our podcast, and choosing the name for this episode.If you're a bit 'older' (60+ or so), and you're wondering if you could become a coach at that 'old' age, you should listen to this episode. Trust me, you'll know the answer.Helen is just one of many people whom we trained over the years and who wanted an easy way out to retirement or wanted something to do once they retired.A group of amazing people, who understand that their experience, knowledge, patience, and wisdom, can positively influence people who they'll coach. Listen to this episode to understand why.*****About Helen:Helen Monument inspires and encourages Assistants at all levels to be the best they can be, by sharing her four decades of experience as a management support professional. Helen has worked at international companies in many roles, from Receptionist to Secretary to Office Manager and Business Support Team Leader, so she understands the profession inside out.At her company, Monumental Assistance Helen provides Training, Coaching, and Mentoring to assistants at all levels. She is passionate about giving back to the profession that created so many wonderful opportunities for her to grow and develop by ‘paying it forward’ all over the world by helping others to become Monumental Assistants. Find out more about Helen at www.monumentalassistance.com

Loss is part of life. We all know that and will experience it, whether we want it or not.But what happens when you're a caregiver? Are you experiencing loss then?Or when you move to a different country... what about then? Do you experience loss then too?Alexis Downing is a coach that is specialising in helping people embrace loss, especially what she calls "living loss", a situation when someone is (slowly) losing a loved one, and all that comes with it.She also supports caregivers in the challenges they are facing.We spoke about all that and more in this episode, in which she has put a mirror in front of my face!To follow Alexis and her coaching work, look at these links:https://www.inlifeandloss.eu/Home/ https://www.instagram.com/in_life_and_loss/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-downing-inlifeandloss/  

In this episode, I expanded and gave an example of how serendipity happened to me. I hope it will inspire you to find yours.

Dr. Tamara Tilleman is a multidisciplinary scientist, who is researching serendipity.She is trained as a surgeon (BTW, here in the Netherlands in Maastricht), a former dean at universities in the USA and China, and a professor of innovation.She is the founder of the Multiverseism philosophy.She lives in Seattle, USA, but travels and teaches people worldwide.In one word: a curious woman. We met for a fascinating conversation that I didn't want to end, and discovered what serendipity is, and does it indeed has a recipe?If Dr. Tilleman fascinated you too, here's how you can keep in touch with her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaratilleman/https://www.tamaratilleman.com/

In this fascinating episode, I learned from Paulina two main things:1. The sheer scale of emotional abuse2. There's such a lot one can do with it, to the point of overcoming it and moving on stronger.Our former student Paulina Wyrwas specialises in coaching people who are going through emotional abuse and helps them to deal with their abusers and overcome whatever bad situation they're finding themselves in.Listen to her and to the stories she's sharing from her clients' work (with their permission of course, and with changes of names too. It was very important for her that I mention it, so I do). Was this episode interesting? Please share it.Would you like to work or follow Paulina?Here's how you can do it:On Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hoomau_life_coaching/ On LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulina-wyrwas-0835a0a3/  

Ever wondered who and where you can work as a coach?Or what you can specialise in?To celebrate episode 10 on the podcast, here are 10 (of many) examples of coaching work you can do.    

If, like me, the thought of goal setting makes you feel nervous, but you know it's important, then listen to this episode. In this episode, I will share my experience and provide some helpful tips on how to make goal-setting enjoyable. There are things you can do to change your approach and work towards your goals confidently.If I was able to do it despite years of resentment, then you can do it too.Noa Brume

A story of a woman who had no signs that she had cancer, but she went to check anyway.When she had a clear answer for her mammography, she was not quiet, so she went to a surgeon to get it checked.The surgeon found nothing, but she insisted. And guess what? She was right. And that's her story.And I am that woman.

"If we don't listen to our body when it whispers, we'll have no choice but to listen to it when it shouts," says our guest Galit Hahn. As a nutritionist, Galit has a lot to say about our relationship with food and the problems with diets. We had a fascinating hour with her in her kitchen, and by that, we mean her real kitchen in the beautiful town of Hilversum in The Netherlands, where you can meet her too for healthy food workshops, and you can always reach her kitchen from anywhere in the world via her website which bares the same name: https://galitskitchen.com/  Trust us: after listening to her, you'll run to connect to her on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/galithahn/ And on Facebook too:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065035479452