The Thriving Coaches Podcast

#156 - (Coaching Demo) When the Hardest Thing to Do is "Be Yourself"

👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com A few weeks ago during the Visibility Masterclass Series, I did a live coaching demo with Kate - a coach who was navigating something I see all the time. She knew what she wanted to say. She had the experience and the expertise. But every time she went to show up on LinkedIn or social media, she'd see what everyone else was doing and think: "I should be doing that. That looks amazing. I'm not ready." Sound familiar? In this 12-minute coaching demo, we explore what's really going on when being yourself feels harder than copying everyone else - and what shifts when you stop trying to be good at "marketing" and start being good at being you. Thanks to Kate for volunteering and allowing me to share this with you. Big love, Jamie

#155 - The Visibility Paradox: Why Trying Harder Makes You Invisible

👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com I just recorded this about something I've been noticing more and more with coaches and change-workers. As AI makes it easier than ever to create content, something a little strange seems to be happening. The people working hardest to be visible are often the ones who end up feeling the most invisible. Not in a dramatic way.  More like getting lost in the noise. So how do you cut through the noise and reach the people you're here to make a difference to? In this clip, I share what I've come to think of as the visibility paradox - and why "the way to cut through" isn't where most people are looking. Big love, Jamie P.S. If this topic feels relevant for you right now, I'm running a free 4-part Visibility Masterclass Series starting this Sunday called "Getting Yourself Out There in the Age of AI." We'll explore how to remove what's obscuring your signal, and share your work in a way that feels true and actually connects with the people you're here to serve. You can grab your spot here: https://www.jamiesmart.com/Visibility  

#154 - Awakening the Coach Within (Book Interview) – Ankush Jain | Jamie Smart

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and colleague Ankush Jain – coach, teacher, speaker, founder of Coaching Career School, and author of the new book Awakening the Coach Within. We talk about the real journey behind building a coaching practice: the early days, the missteps, the breakthroughs, and the insights that shaped everything that came after. This is a very open, very human conversation about what it actually takes to do this work in a grounded, sustainable way. In this conversation, we explore: What the early years of a coaching business really look like Why seeing coaching as a calling changes everything How generosity plays a surprising role in client creation Why trust and relationship will matter more than ever in the years ahead The courage and clarity behind Ankush's new book If you're a coach — new or experienced — this is a conversation worth hearing. Get Ankush's book: https://ankushjain.co.uk ----- 👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com  

#153 - The quiet engine behind all you experience

👉 Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com Every so often I get to share a conversation that reminds me why I love this work - seeing what becomes possible when someone's life and creativity start unfolding from clarity. That's exactly what happened in this new episode with my friend and colleague Greg Fisher, author of Unleash Your Potential. Greg's a long-time coach and consultant, and in this conversation we explore the journey behind his latest book - and the deeper understanding that's shaped it. At the heart of it is a simple idea Greg describes beautifully: thought is the quiet engine behind everything we experience. Here's a taste of what we explore together: • The "quiet engine" that's driving every moment of your experience • How frustration and overthinking dissolve when you see how the system really works • Why loving yourself isn't self-indulgence - it's sanity • How one small shift in perspective can change the way you see everything It's a grounded, inspiring conversation - the kind that helps you see new possibilities for yourself and your work. You can find Greg's book Unleash Your Potential (and the audiobook version) at his website teamuyp.com

#152 - Awakening - the Value of a Principles Understanding in Times of Crisis

In this extract from a recent live session, Jamie explores the value of a principles understanding in times of crisis. The world is shifting fast — with AI, volatility and uncertainty reshaping how we live and work. Yet there's something deeper, unchanging, that every human being has access to. In this episode, Jamie shares: • Why AI might soon outthink (and outwork) us — and why that's not the real issue • What humanity still has that no technology can replicate • And how awakening to the truth of who you really are might just be our best path forward A sobering yet hopeful reflection on what it means to navigate life from wisdom, wellbeing and purpose. Follow Jamie on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/JamieSmartCom Get your free Inner Stressbuster + a shot of Clarity every Friday: www.JamieSmart.com