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EP038: Coaching Mindset in Focus: Empowerment, Presence, and the Art of Letting Go of Expertise

11/3/2025

In this episode of the Coaching Many podcast, we take a deep dive into the ICF competency Embodies a Coaching Mindset—exploring the definition and all eight sub-points in action. From acknowledging that clients are responsible for their own choices to building a reflective practice, regulating emotions, and cultivating coaching presence, we explore how a client-centered coaching approach comes to life in real sessions.

We unpack the distinction between coaching process vs. content, highlighting why coaching is a methodology of empowerment—not expertise—and why “if we think we know it, we probably don’t.” You’ll hear how creating space for a group’s, team’s, or individual’s wisdom to emerge requires curiosity, flexibility, and a willingness to let themes and patterns lead the way.

Whether you work in group coaching, team coaching, or one-on-one contexts, this conversation will help you embody the coaching mindset—listening for what truly wants to be explored, shifting from coach-led to participant-led dialogue, and unlocking deeper transformation in every conversation.

Previous Episodes Mentioned
EP014 Group and Team Coaching Superpowers
EP030 - Be-Do-Have Framework

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EP037: ICF Competencies in Group Coaching: Presence, Awareness, and Deeper Conversations

10/20/2025

In this Season 2 conversation, Jennifer Britton and Evana Valle return to the ICF competencies through the lens of group coaching. They explore presence, awareness, and the bridge between reflection and action—unpacking what it really takes to coach many in times of change. Expect grounded dialogue on creating meaningful conversations that move beyond surface insights toward deeper connection and growth.

They discuss how to hold space for diverse needs in the room, name the unspoken, and design group experiences that build trust, safety, and genuine dialogue. Along the way, they touch on team-development dynamics, the impact of change fatigue, and the evolving role of AI—inviting reflection on how technology and human presence intersect in today’s coaching landscape.

Finally, they highlight habits that sustain growth: supervision, mentor coaching, co-facilitation, and post-session reflection. If you coach groups or teams—and want to expand your range while keeping your presence at the center—this episode offers inspiration and practice in equal measure.

This episode offers key insights into:

Applying ICF competencies in group & team contexts
Creating deeper, more courageous group conversations
Building trust, safety, and structure for real learning
Staying present under pressure and amid uncertainty
Expanding range through partnering, supervision & reflection

Tune in to deepen your presence, widen your range, and create the kind of conversations that move people forward—together.
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Previous Episodes Mentioned
Super Power Quiz
EP07: The Bridge from Action to Awareness in Group and Team Coaching
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EP036: Flow, Flex, and Scale: Business Development for Group & Team Coaches

10/6/2025

In this episode of the Coaching Many Podcast, Evana and Jennifer dive into business development strategies for group coaches and team coaches. They explore how to grow a coaching business sustainably through empathy, systems, and consistent practices. Using creative tools and real-life examples, they highlight what it takes to scale a coaching practice in today’s evolving coaching industry.
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Recorded live and in person, this conversation goes beyond group coaching into the realities of building a business that fits your strengths and environment. From the themes of flow, flex, and scale to insights from the Reconnecting Workspaces dice, Coaching Business Builder, and Plan Do Track, listeners will gain practical strategies for growth.
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This episode is for you if you’re launching a new group coaching program, deepening your team coaching, or refining your business development habits.
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This episode offers key insights into:

Business development strategies for group and team coaches
Why flow, flex, and scale matter for sustainable business growth
How to integrate empathy and courage into business building
Using the six factors of team coaching to support client success
Tools from Coaching Business Builder and Plan Do Track
The role of community, accountability, and self-reflection in scaling a practice

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Resources Mentioned:
Coaching Business Builder, PlanDoTrack Workbook & Planner, 90-Day to Success, Conversation Sparker Cards, Reconnecting Workspaces Dice, Conversation Sparker Charms, Spark to Scale Challenge
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EP035: Neuroscience in Group and Team Coaching: From Safety to Sticky Learning

9/22/2025

What actually makes change stick in group and team coaching?
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In this conversation, Jennifer Britton and Evana Valle unpack the neuroscience behind trust, safety, and connection—and how these foundations translate into memorable, high-impact learning. We explore attention and motivation, cognitive load, and why “sticky factor” matters in today’s fast-moving context. Jennifer shares insights from years of research and practice (including her N-LEA course—Neuroscience, Learning & Experiential Approaches), while Evana brings a practitioner lens on creating containers where participants feel seen, heard, and validated—so transformation can unfold.
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Beyond theory, we look at real design choices that drive retention between sessions, the role of embodiment and somatics, and the group dynamics of synchrony and social contagion (for better or worse). You’ll hear practical prompts to inventory what you’re already doing that’s neuroscience-aligned, plus ideas to stretch your craft—whether you coach groups, teams, or design learning programs. If you’ve wondered how to bridge science and practice without getting stuck in jargon, this one’s for you.
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This episode offers key insights into:

Trust, safety & connection as the neuro-foundations of impact
Attention, motivation & retention: designing for “sticky” learning
Embodiment/somatics: supporting presence, calm & choice under change
Group synchrony & social contagion: harnessing the wave, avoiding drift
Bridging theory→practice: simple moves coaches can use tomorrow
N-LEA's frame: neuroscience + learning science + experiential methods

Tune in to clarify the science beneath your practice—and leave with concrete ways to make your sessions safer, more memorable, and more transformative.
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Previous Episodes Mentioned
Ep 3: Trust, Safety & Connection (the core triad)
Ep 12: Six Layers of Connections (safety before, during & after)

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EP034: Inclusive Design in Group & Team Coaching: Foundations for Stretch and Growth

9/8/2025

What makes a coaching space truly transformational?

In this episode of Coaching Many, we explore how inclusive design creates the foundation for real growth in group and team coaching — and how that growth only becomes possible when trust, safety, and connection are intentionally built into the experience.

We unpack how inclusive design goes far beyond logistics or structure. It requires a coach’s ability to:

Meet people where they are
Attend to the context and complexity of each group
Create safety that allows people to stretch without breaking
Adapt to cultural dynamics and lived realities
Use scaffolding to support learning, reflection, and action

You’ll also hear how inclusive coaching design isn’t static — it’s responsive. It calls on us to listen deeply, design flexibly, and pace with purpose. From powerful presence to powerful questions, the choices we make as coaches shape how people show up, take risks, and grow.

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Inside this conversation:

How to design coaching containers rooted in trust, safety, and connection
Why flexibility and cultural awareness are key to inclusion
The link between structure and stretch — and how to scaffold for both
Tools and questions to help you evaluate your own coaching design approach
The role of presence, pace, and listening in inclusive group and team work

Whether you’re leading a leadership circle, a peer coaching program, or a global team engagement, this episode offers grounded wisdom and practical strategies for designing containers that are inclusive, responsive, and growth-ready.
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Previous Episodes Mentioned
EP012: Cultivating The 6 Layers of Connection in Team and Group Coaching
EP027: Engagement: Bringing All Voices in the Room
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EP033: Activating Group and Team Creativity and Resilience Through the Future Self

8/25/2025

The concept of the future self is more than a visualization exercise—it’s a powerful anchor for resilience, clarity, and creativity in times of turbulence and change. In this episode of the Coaching Many Podcast, hosts Jennifer Britton and Ivana Valle explore how future self work can ground individuals, groups, and teams as they navigate uncertainty.

We unpack how visioning and activating the future self can help group coaches, team coaches, and leaders create conversations that strengthen mindset, identity, and collaboration. From practical activities like visual facilitation to strategies for riding the waves of change, we share ways to help clients connect with their future self to unlock creative capacity and foster resilience.

We also dive into the evolving role of AI and the future of work, and how adaptability and proactive thinking are essential for both coaches and teams moving forward. Whether you’re supporting a group program, working with a team, or expanding your coaching practice, the future self offers a versatile tool for transformation.

This episode offers key insights into:

How the future self builds clarity, identity, and resilience
Practical tools like visual facilitation to spark creativity
Fostering adaptability and collaboration in group and team contexts
The role of AI and future work trends in shaping coaching practice
Strengthening community and trust through shared vision

Tune in to discover how activating the future self can expand creativity, resilience, and collaboration across your coaching conversations.
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Previous Episodes Mentioned
EP013: Creative Ways to Explore Vision in Coaching Many Conversations
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EP032: Readiness for Group Coaching: Individual, Collective, and Coach Considerations

8/11/2025

Readiness is more than just a checkbox—it’s a foundational layer of group and team coaching success. In this episode, we explore what it really means to be ready for group coaching from multiple angles: the individual participant, the collective group system, and the coach.

We unpack how to assess participant readiness—not just their interest, but their capacity to engage meaningfully in a group and team setting. We explore how to set expectations and create structures that support trust, safety, and clarity before the group even forms. We also reflect on individualism within collective spaces and how identity shows up in group dynamics.

We dive into coach readiness, exploring what it takes to hold space for group dialogue—not just as a facilitator or trainer, but as a group coach. From competency edges to mindset shifts, we consider what it means to show up fully in these broader coaching conversations.

While our focus is on group coaching, we also touch on team coaching, particularly in how readiness, dynamics, and shared purpose play out in team contexts.

This episode offers key insights into:

Tools and practices to support coaching readiness at every level
Setting the stage for trust, safety, and group cohesion
Balancing individual voice within the collective
What coaches need to consider as they expand into group and team work

Tune in to explore how thoughtful coaching readiness can create the conditions for meaningful dialogue, shared growth, and more intentional group and team coaching spaces.

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Resources Mentioned
Jennifer Britton Books (including Effective Group Coaching and From One To Many: Click Here

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EP031: Five Essential Tools to Grow Your Practice and Coaching Presence with Groups and Teams

7/28/2025

Are you looking to deepen your coaching presence and expand your group or team coaching practice?

In this episode of Coaching Many, we explore five essential tools to support your work with coaching groups and teams — tools that foster awareness, accountability, action, and goal clarity. Whether you’re launching your first group or scaling a team coaching engagement, these resources will help you facilitate meaningful transformation while strengthening your coaching confidence.

We share practical applications for tools like the One Page Plan — a powerful structure that helps individuals in group coaching clarify and track their personal goals, and supports teams in aligning around shared goals and measuring progress throughout the engagement.

You’ll also learn how to bring depth and presence to your sessions through creative visualization tools, including guided meditations, symbolic charms, and reflective prompts like cards or dice — all designed to spark insight, engagement, and authentic expression.

You’ll walk away with:

Tools to support goal-setting and tracking in both group and team coaching
Ideas to foster awareness and accountability among clients
Creative resources to invite reflection, alignment, and presence
Practices to grow both your coaching impact and your business

Whether you’re coaching emerging leaders, peer groups, or intact teams, this episode offers tangible tools to support clarity, cohesion, and courageous growth.

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Resources Mentioned
Jennifer Britton Books: Click Here
Take the Superpower Quiz: Click Here
Activate Your Group and Team Coaching Superpower™ Program: Click Here
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Previous Episodes Mentioned
EP014: Group and Team Coaching Superpowers: Click Here

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EP030: The Be-Do-Have Framework: Strategies for Group and Team Coaching with Depth

7/15/2025

In this episode of Coaching Many, we explore the Be-Do-Have model as a practical coaching framework that supports transformation for coaches evolving their business and for guiding groups and teams through change. We walk through a real-world example of how this model can be used as a coaching tool to deepen conversations and align behavior with intention and impact. Along the way, we draw on Jennifer Britton’s Iceberg Model to explore the deeper layers of identity, mindset, and beliefs that influence outcomes in group and team coaching. Whether you’re designing programs or scaling your coaching practice, this episode offers valuable insights and tools to support group and team coaching success.

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Resources Mentioned
The ICEBERG by Jennifer Britton: Watch Here
ICF Coaching Competencies: Click Here
Risk Forward: Embrace the Unknown and Unlock Your Hidden Genius book by Victoria Labalme: Click Here

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EP029: Habits of Great Group and Team Coaching

6/30/2025

In this episode, Jennifer and Evana take a thoughtful look at the essential habits that support lasting success for 1-1, group, and team coaches and leaders. As the momentum around group coaching grows, the importance of maintaining depth, quality, and intention in your practice is vital. Whether you’re just getting started or are a seasoned coach, this episode will encourage you to pause, assess, and recommit to habits that sustain both your clients and your own growth.

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Resources Mentioned
Coaching Business Builder Book: Click Here
PlanDoTrack Workbook and Planner: Click Here
Jennifer Britton Books: Click Here

Previous Episodes Mentioned
EP025: Difference Between Coaching, Facilitation and Training: Click Here
EP027: Engagement: Bringing All Voices in the Room: Click Here

Additional Links
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