In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs and Erwin de Grave sit down with transformational trainer and coach Lisa Kalmin—whose four-decade career spans corporate finance to pioneering transformational seminars—to explore how mindset, energy, and deep self-awareness reshape our relationship with money. Lisa shares personal stories—from earning as much as her hard-working retail-manager father by age 28 to using affirmations and “lofty questions” to break unconscious money blocks. She defines transformation as a shift in worldview and breakthrough as a change in how you show up, emphasizing that awareness alone isn’t enough without action.

Lisa also highlights how our ancestors’ tangible exchanges (furs, coins, cash) have evolved into invisible, energy-based transactions—credit cards, mobile palm-scans, even cryptocurrency—and how this intangibility demands a new vibrational alignment if we want money to flow. She offers concrete tools: identify and name your unconscious beliefs, use spoken affirmations or questions to reset your “money thermostat,” and foster resilience and creative thinking in the next generation so they can navigate an AI-driven, information-saturated world.

Watch the full episode here: https://thecoachingedgepodcast.com/transform-your-relationship-with-money-lessons-from-lisa-kalmin/

In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, co-hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with certified ADHD and Christian life coach Heidi Fishbein to explore her unique journey from coaching client to coach educator. Heidi shares how a life-changing referral to an ADHD coach in 2018 set her on a path to fuse her faith with evidence-based coaching practices. Listeners gain insight into her approach—holding space with intentional curiosity, leveraging ADHD strengths, and guiding clients to discover their own answers rather than offering prescriptions. Heidi also opens up about the challenges and triumphs of running a coaching business as an entrepreneur with ADHD, underscoring the importance of systems, teamwork, and continuous learning. Whether you’re an aspiring coach or someone navigating ADHD, Heidi’s blend of authenticity, compassion, and strategic mindset offers invaluable lessons for personal growth and professional success.

Watch the full episode here: https://thecoachingedgepodcast.com/integrating-adhd-and-faith-coaching-insights-with-heidi-fishbein/

In this edition of The Coaching Edge Podcast, cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Irena O’Brien unpacks the latest research on how our brains create lasting behavior change. Drawing on Richard Boyatzis’ work, she explains why coaches (and leaders) should spend roughly two-thirds of every conversation in the default-mode network—the space of vision, imagination, and the Positive Emotional Attractor—before shifting to the task-focused central-executive network.

Listeners will learn practical ways to toggle between these networks, including heart-rate-variability breathing, self-compassion practices, and bringing personal values to the forefront. The result? More creativity, energy, and sustainable change—for clients and coaches alike.

Watch the full episode here: https://thecoachingedgepodcast.com/coaching-through-the-brain-how-positive-emotional-attractors-drive-real-change/

In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with Emma-Louise Elsey, founder of The Coaching Tools Company and creator of Fierce Kindness. Emma-Louise shares how her transition from corporate project manager—working for NatWest Bank and Ford Motor Company—led her to discover coaching as a career that truly values people over processes. Now with over 150 coaching tools and tens of thousands of newsletter subscribers, her mission is to help individuals tap into kindness as a powerful, courageous force.

The conversation dives into why self-kindness often feels elusive in our VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world, and how cultural norms, guilt, and shame stand in the way. Emma-Louise reframes kindness as “Fierce”—not a passive niceness but a bold, strength-based practice that enables better boundary-setting, imposter‐syndrome management, and authentic self-care. She even outlines her PACT process—Pause, Ask, Choose, Time—so listeners can systematically tune into their needs and honor themselves.

Rounding out the discussion, the trio explores work-life boundaries in a remote-first era, the future of coaching amid AI pressures, and the ripple effect of kindness: starting with self and flowing out to teams, families, and communities. Emma-Louise’s insights offer both inspiration and practical tools for coaches and anyone seeking to thrive by being kinder to themselves first.

Watch the full episode here: https://thecoachingedgepodcast.com/fierce-kindness-emma-louise-elseys-guide-to-courageous-self-compassion/

In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Steve Jeffs sit down with coaching veteran Wendy Buckingham, whose career spans more than 25 years. Wendy shares her journey from journalist and business owner to one of Australia’s first trained life coaches, offering a compelling look into the early days of the profession and how it has evolved.

Wendy speaks candidly about the dilution of coaching’s core essence, the risks of over-niching, and the overwhelming complexity that new coaches often face. She champions the fundamentals of life coaching—listening, questioning, and facilitating client growth—while expressing concerns over the commodification and saturation of the industry.

She also explains why phone coaching can be more intimate than face-to-face sessions, the importance of training and certification, and how her communication skills and writing background helped her educate and empower through her popular website, Life Coaching Professionally.

Listeners will appreciate Wendy’s clarity, humility, and commitment to preserving coaching integrity while supporting the next generation of coaches.

Watch the full episode here: https://thecoachingedgepodcast.com/the-quiet-power-of-simplicity-in-coaching-wendy-buckinghams-25-year-journey/

In this spirited episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Dr. Steve Jeffs, and Erwin de Grave sit down with master coach, author, social-preneur, and media trail-blazer Frankie Picasso. Branded the “Unstoppable Coach,” Frankie shares how she “rents her belief” to clients, holding their boldest visions until they can hold them themselves.

Key talking points include:

• Why cultivating belief is the true antidote to risk.
• Frankie’s five-step “Think – Feel – Be – Act – Do” formula for personal reinvention.
• The power of maintaining a dream while experimenting with multiple paths.
• Harnessing intuition and gut wisdom in decision-making.
• Lessons from raising entrepreneurial kids, leaving a marriage with three toddlers, and launching a global media company in her 60s.

Whether you’re coaching, leading, or chasing your own “impossible,” Frankie’s stories illustrate that flexibility, persistence, and vision trump fear every time.

Watch the full episode here: https://thecoachingedgepodcast.com/from-vision-to-action-how-frankie-picasso-champions-change-and-makes-the-impossible-possible/

In this compelling episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, Erwin de Grave and Dr. Steve Jeffs sit down with Master Certified Coach Karen Cappello to explore how coaches can turn their passion into sustainable, values-aligned businesses. Karen shares her inspiring journey from financial planning to coaching, catalyzed by a life-changing moment following 9/11.

Listeners will learn how Karen grew her coaching business rapidly, leveraging her corporate background to support other coaches in achieving financial and personal freedom. She emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts around charging for coaching, understanding ROI, and owning one’s uniqueness. Her signature blend of “where strategy meets energy” shines through as she outlines practical paths for coaches to transition from overwhelmed solopreneurs to empowered business owners.

The episode is packed with insights about group coaching, building authentic relationships, and even helping clients achieve million-dollar results—no matter their age. Karen’s mission is clear: to ensure no coach has to return to corporate life simply because they couldn't build a thriving practice.

Don't miss this episode if you're a coach seeking clarity, confidence, and clients!

Watch the full episode here: https://thecoachingedgepodcast.com/how-karen-cappello-empowers-coaches-to-build-profitable-and-purposeful-businesses/

In this episode of The Coaching Edge Podcast, hosts Erwin de Grave and Steve Jeffs are joined by Simon Delaney—actor-turned-coach and a key figure at RADA Business. Simon shares how his journey from theatre to coaching helped him uncover the transformative power of performance, presence, and, above all, breath.

He dives deep into the idea that everyone is, in some sense, already an actor—constantly performing in daily life—and how recognizing and refining that performance can lead to more impactful leadership and communication. With humor and humility, Simon explores the interplay between physicality and mindset, the inner saboteurs we all carry, and the importance of non-attachment in both coaching and leadership.

This conversation is packed with insights for coaches, leaders, and communicators who want to show up more authentically and effectively. From breathwork to presence, from vulnerability to preparation, Simon’s reflections are both grounding and inspiring.

Watch the full episode here: https://thecoachingedgepodcast.com/from-stage-to-strategy-simon-delaney-on-coaching-through-breath-presence-and-vulnerability/