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The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar
18 episodes
4 days ago
Send us a text In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken explore Strong Ground by Brené Brown — a powerful invitation to lead and coach from the inside out. Instead of chasing polished performance, Dr. Brown offers a deeper path: one rooted in clarity, consistency, and grounded confidence. Together, we unpack what it means to build strength that’s steady, not showy — especially in the messy middle of becoming a coach. We explore: What “compensation muscles” look like ...
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Send us a text In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken explore Strong Ground by Brené Brown — a powerful invitation to lead and coach from the inside out. Instead of chasing polished performance, Dr. Brown offers a deeper path: one rooted in clarity, consistency, and grounded confidence. Together, we unpack what it means to build strength that’s steady, not showy — especially in the messy middle of becoming a coach. We explore: What “compensation muscles” look like ...
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Business
Education,
Self-Improvement,
Science,
Social Sciences
Episodes (18/18)
The Coaching Book Club Podcast
From Compensation to Confidence: Building Strong Ground as a Coach
Send us a text In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken explore Strong Ground by Brené Brown — a powerful invitation to lead and coach from the inside out. Instead of chasing polished performance, Dr. Brown offers a deeper path: one rooted in clarity, consistency, and grounded confidence. Together, we unpack what it means to build strength that’s steady, not showy — especially in the messy middle of becoming a coach. We explore: What “compensation muscles” look like ...
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2 weeks ago
23 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
The Canary Code: Coaching for Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Belonging
Send us a text In this episode of the Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken explore The Canary Code by Ludmila Praslova, PhD — a transformative guide on neurodiversity, dignity, and intersectional belonging at work. While written for organizational leaders, this book holds profound implications for coaching. Christy and Ken reflect on: What pre-boarding means for coaching, and how it creates psychological safety before a client even signs on.Ways to design inclusive sessions — from sens...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
The Possible Self: Coaching Through Identity Shifts and Sticky Emotions
Send us a text In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken explore The Possible Self by Maja Djikic — a practical and reflective guide for coaches navigating identity, mindset, and growth. Together, they unpack the challenges of transitions, sticky emotions, and what it means to redesign not just behaviors, but the beliefs beneath them. Through storytelling, laughter, and real-life coaching reflections, they offer a candid look at how personal development shows up in co...
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1 month ago
21 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Never Not Working: Coaching Beyond Burnout and Busyness
Send us a text In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken explore Never Not Working by Melissa Clark — a thought-provoking book that distinguishes between healthy work engagement and workaholism. While both may look similar on the outside, the internal energy and motivation behind them make all the difference. Through real talk and laughter, Christy and Ken reflect on their own habits, motivations, and calendars — and invite you to do the same. This episode will help y...
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2 months ago
15 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Coaching A to Z: How Haesun Moon’s Listening Compass Can Transform Client Conversations
Send us a text In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken explore Coaching A to Z by Haesun Moon—a beautifully structured and story-rich guide that brings coaching to life through powerful language and the lens of solution-focused practice. Moon’s “Listening Compass” tool is at the heart of the conversation, offering a fresh way to guide clients toward their preferred future and resourceful past, instead of getting bogged down in the present problem. This episode uncov...
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2 months ago
17 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
The ONE Thing: How Simplicity and Focus Fuel Powerful Coaching
Send us a text In this episode, we dig into The ONE Thing by Gary Keller—one of those deceptively simple books that sticks with you. Together, we explore how this book can help coaches clarify purpose, reduce noise, and create real momentum in both personal and professional life. We talk about: The surprising power of choosing less, on purposeWhat “willpower isn’t always on will-call” means for coachesHow to use your core purpose to align your habits and coaching presenceWhether you're naviga...
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3 months ago
15 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Wellness by Nathan Hill: Coaching Insights from a Big Juicy Summer Read
Send us a text In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken dive into Wellness by Nathan Hill — a sweeping work of literary fiction and an Oprah Book Club pick from 2023. While it may not be a traditional coaching resource, Wellness offers rich insights into human behavior, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves — all essential territory for coaches. Tune in to explore: How fiction can reveal truths about the coaching relationship.Why every client’s version of reali...
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3 months ago
22 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
The Promise That Changes Everything by Nancy Kline: Listening Without Interruption in Coaching
Send us a text In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar explore The Promise That Changes Everything by Nancy Kline—a book that dares us to make one powerful commitment: “I won’t interrupt you.” Through personal stories and deep reflection, Christy and Ken unpack how this promise transforms not only coaching sessions but relationships and daily life. Key takeaways from this episode include: The transformative impact of generative attention: How deep li...
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4 months ago
20 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Yes, And: How Improv Principles Build Confidence and Creativity in Coaching
Send us a text In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken explore the transformative power of improv through Yes, And by Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton of The Second City. Blending humor with coaching insight, they discuss how improvisational techniques can foster deeper presence, unlock creativity, and shift the way we handle uncertainty in client conversations. Whether you're navigating imposter syndrome or looking to add spontaneity and playfulness to your coaching, t...
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4 months ago
19 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Breakthrough Coaching by Marcia Reynolds: Building Presence and Trust in Your Practice
Send us a text In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar dive into Breakthrough Coaching by Marcia Reynolds—a must-read for coaches striving to deepen their presence, build trust, and grow professionally. Christy recounts her personal meetings with Marcia, while Ken reflects on his long-time admiration of her work, setting the tone for a lively and insightful conversation. Key takeaways from this episode include: The importance of embodying a coach’s m...
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5 months ago
22 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Coaching Presence and Power: What James by Percival Everett Reveals
Send us a text In this episode of The Coaching Book Club, Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar explore James by Percival Everett and its profound lessons for coaches on identity, safety, and performance. Through the lens of this award-winning novel, they unpack how code-switching, survival strategies, and unspoken truths show up in coaching—and how presence, curiosity, and emotional safety help clients move from performing to being. Whether you’re a new coach or a seasoned practitioner, you’ll wal...
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5 months ago
21 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Mastering Coaching Readiness and Client Thinking with Lessons from Cultivating Coachability by Clare Norman
Send us a text What does it really mean for a client to be “ready” for coaching? And how do we, as coaches, avoid stealing the learning by inserting our own insights? In this episode of the Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy Stuber and Ken McKeller dive into Cultivating Coachability by Clare Norman—an essential read for every coach’s bookshelf. Together, they explore the coach’s responsibility to prepare clients for coaching, redefine the purpose of chemistry sessions as compatibility m...
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6 months ago
21 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Trust, Truth & Tough Conversations: A Coaching Lens on Legacy by Dr. Uché Blackstock
Send us a text What does it take to create a truly safe coaching space — one rooted in trust, context, and cultural awareness? In this episode of The Coaching Book Club, hosts Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar unpack Legacy by Dr. Uché Blackstock — a deeply personal and powerful book about racism in healthcare, family lineage, and the urgent need to reimagine trust and equity in professional spaces. Together, Christy and Ken explore how this memoir challenges coaches to reflect on their own ide...
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6 months ago
23 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Positive Provocation: Robert Biswas-Diener’s Coaching Ideas That Will Challenge Everything You Know
Send us a text What if the best coaches are the ones still learning? 🤔 In this episode of The Coaching Book Club, hosts Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar explore Positive Provocation by Robert Biswas-Diener — a refreshingly bold read that dares coaches to challenge convention, embrace discomfort, and grow through curiosity. If you’re ready to think differently about coaching, this one’s for you. Join us as we dive into key provocations from the book, including: ✅ Why great coaches never s...
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7 months ago
23 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Your Brain’s Not for Thinking?! Insights from Lisa Feldman Barrett’s ‘Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain
Send us a text Did you know your brain’s primary job isn’t thinking? 🤯 In this episode of The Coaching Book Club, hosts Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar explore Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett — a thought-provoking book that challenges our assumptions about how the brain works. If you’re a coach looking to understand brain science and its impact on coaching, this episode is for you. Join us as we dive into three powerful insights from the book: ✅ How your brain...
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7 months ago
20 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Exploring the Power of Metaphors in Coaching with Lyssa deHart's Light Up
Send us a text Unlocking Coaching Confidence with Metaphors: Insights from Light Up In this episode of The Coaching Book Club, hosts Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar explore Light Up: The Science of Coaching with Metaphors by Lyssa deHart — a must-read coaching book for anyone looking to enhance their coaching skills and leadership strategies. Metaphors are powerful tools that can transform coaching conversations, helping clients connect with abstract ideas in meaningful and memorable ways. Wh...
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8 months ago
17 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Mastering Coaching Skills with Lessons from Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Send us a text In this episode of The Coaching Book Club, hosts Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar unpack powerful insights from Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, revealing how FBI hostage negotiation tactics can elevate your coaching skills. From active listening to emotional labeling and building trust, Voss’s strategies offer coaches actionable tools for fostering deeper client relationships, guiding breakthrough moments, and helping clients navigate challenging decisions. Key Insight...
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8 months ago
22 minutes

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Coming Soon - The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Send us a text 📚 Welcome to The Coaching Book Club Podcast! In this brief introduction, host Christy Stuber shares why she and co-host Ken McKellar created this podcast — and what you can expect from each episode. If you’re a coach looking to build confidence, refine your skills, and unlock powerful insights — all inspired by impactful books — you’re in the right place. 🎧 Subscribe now so you don’t miss our first two episodes, dropping on March 15! Unlock powerful insights — one book at a time.
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8 months ago

The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Send us a text In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken explore Strong Ground by Brené Brown — a powerful invitation to lead and coach from the inside out. Instead of chasing polished performance, Dr. Brown offers a deeper path: one rooted in clarity, consistency, and grounded confidence. Together, we unpack what it means to build strength that’s steady, not showy — especially in the messy middle of becoming a coach. We explore: What “compensation muscles” look like ...