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Coaches are consuming more content than ever—books, podcasts, trainings—and yet many still freeze on calls, overthink what to say next, or default to advice-giving when clients get emotional or stuck. In this episode of The Art and Skill of Coaching, I name the skill gap most coaches feel but can't articulate: the gap between knowing coaching concepts and being able to execute them cleanly in real time. I'm joined by Cat—ASC graduate, peer coach, and collaborator inside The Art & Skill of Coaching—who helps break down why content consumption doesn't create mastery, and what actually makes coaching skills stick. We discuss: Why freezing on calls isn't a confidence or motivation problem—it's a training problem The difference between understanding coaching theory and being able to coach live Why mastery is an embodied skill (and how therapists and elite performers are actually trained) Inside the new ASC Intervention Library and how it teaches coaches how to coach, not just what to know If you've ever thought, "I know this… why can't I do it on a call?"—this episode will make it click.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3    Catherine's IG: @cat_farrell_lifecoach   Why Intuition Isn't Coaching: How to Spot and Stop Projection in Sessions (Episode 181): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-skill-of-coaching/id1612960277?i=1000719596313  

What actually changes when you invest in a high-level coaching certification? In this episode of The Art and Skill of Coaching, I'm joined by one of my current Art and Skill of Coaching (ASC)students—just one month away from graduation—who shares an honest, behind-the-scenes look at her experience inside the program. Jess is a holistic wellness coach with 15 years of experience bridging nutrition, fitness, and mindset. Despite her background, she noticed clear gaps in her coaching skills, confidence, and session effectiveness—gaps that ultimately led her to ASC. We talk about: The biggest challenges she faced as an experienced coach (both skill-based and business-related) What made her choose ASC over other coaching certifications How her coaching identity, confidence, and depth have changed The tangible results she's created inside the program—while caring for a newborn What truly makes ASC different from other coaching programs If you're considering becoming a coach, already coaching but want to go deeper, or looking for a science-based, professional coaching certification that actually changes how you coach—this episode will help you decide your next step. Enrollment for the Spring ASC cohort opens next week. Space is limited, and doors won't open again until later this year. Check the link in the show notes to learn more about the Art and Skill of Coaching certification.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3    Jess Uthe's IG: @sagestrengthnutrition   

Why do some clients change—and others stay stuck? In this episode, I break down the difference between surface-level coaching and deep, identity-based coaching, and why working at the level of being creates more sustainable results than focusing on behavior alone. You'll learn: Why deep coaching is nonlinear and messy The skills coaches need beyond basic techniques How identity shifts naturally change behavior Questions that immediately deepen your coaching This is the work we teach inside The Art & Skill of Coaching—psychologically grounded, science-based, and trauma-informed. Join the Spring cohort waitlist through the link below.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3   

Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and frustrated—even though you're working hard? You're not broken. You're not on the wrong path. You're likely stuck in movement instead of momentum. In this episode, I explain: Why thinking, processing, and preparing can actually keep you stuck How movement feels productive but doesn't create results The coaching mistake that leads to burnout and stagnation How to shift into momentum through aligned, imperfect action Whether you're a coach or a high-performing professional, this episode will change how you approach growth, change, and progress.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3   

In this special Ask Me Anything episode, Jess DeMarchis—therapist-turned life coach—kicks off the new year by answering your most asked questions about coaching, business, money, and personal growth. Pulled directly from Instagram DMs, Jess is interviewed by her friend Megan in an honest, fun, and wide-ranging conversation that blends personal stories with professional insight. Together, they cover everything from Jess's early leadership influences and favorite coaches, to why she transitioned from therapy to coaching, how she runs her coaching business, and how she thinks about money, morality, and impact. You'll also hear Jess's perspective on: How she found her path into professional coaching What platforms she uses to run a successful coaching business What it really means to reach your full potential How to evaluate your internal operating system, outgrow old goals, and build the courage to start Why moving faster, failing faster, and learning faster is key to growth Whether you're a coach, aspiring coach, or someone deeply invested in personal development, this episode offers insight, clarity, and a refreshing behind-the-scenes look at the life and mindset of a professional coach.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3    Megan Wing: IG @meganwingcoaching  

Description: In this episode of The Art & Skill of Coaching, Jess breaks down the fastest and most evidence-based way to develop coaching mastery. If you've ever wondered why you're not improving as quickly as you want — or why practice alone isn't enough — this episode explains the exact path professional coaches use to grow. You'll learn: why information and inspiration don't lead to real skill the Learn → Witness → Practice framework for building mastery how supervised coaching accelerates your growth the difference between repetition and correct repetition the role mentorship and feedback play in becoming a great coach   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3   

Description: What separates a good coach from a master-level coach? In this episode of The Art & Skill of Coaching, Jess breaks down the psychology-based tools, trauma-informed frameworks, and advanced questioning techniques that Master Coaches use to create deep, identity-level change with their clients. You'll learn: The 3 things Master Coaches do differently in every session How interventions like Thought Clearing (CBT) and Motivation Mapping (MI) actually work What trauma-informed coaching looks like—and why it matters How great coaches ask questions that shift perspectives and drive action If you're ready to uplevel your coaching skills and learn what truly effective coaches do to get consistent results, this episode is for you.    Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3    Trauma Informed Coaching Part 1 (Episode 67): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-skill-of-coaching/id1612960277?i=1000614976082   Trauma Informed Coaching Part 2 (Episode 68): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-skill-of-coaching/id1612960277?i=1000615839372  

Description: Most coaches genuinely want to help—but good intentions don't override impact. In this Master Coach Series episode celebrating 200+ podcast episodes, Jess breaks down the seven coaching mistakes even well-trained coaches are unintentionally making that keep clients stuck. These mistakes show up across every niche—from life coaching to business coaching. Inside this episode, you'll learn how to coach at a higher, more effective, more ethical level by avoiding the patterns that derail client progress. You'll learn: Why cheerleading actually prevents transformation How "Curious George" questioning sabotages momentum The difference between coaching the symptom vs. the system How safety strategies drive self-sabotage The leadership skills every professional coach must master Why you can't coach a dysregulated nervous system The subtle (and uncomfortable) ways coaches become coach-centered instead of client-centered When you eliminate these blind spots, your coaching becomes sharper, cleaner, and dramatically more impactful—and your clients start getting the results they hired you for. If you're ready to elevate your skill set, stand out in a crowded field, and coach at a truly professional standard, make sure you're on the waitlist for The Art & Skill of Coaching Certification. Enrollment for the spring cohort opens soon. Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3    Why intuition isn't coaching: How to spot and stop projection in sessions (Episode 181): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-skill-of-coaching/id1612960277?i=1000719596313   The shadow side of caring (Episode 83): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-skill-of-coaching/id1612960277?i=1000628415575   Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html  

Description: Welcome to Episode 1 of the 4-part Master Coach Series, celebrating 200 episodes of The Art and Skill of Coaching— a top 2% global podcast dedicated to psychology-based coaching. Today, we're kicking off the series with a foundational episode: The 4 core skills most coaches think they have… but don't. Because while empathy, intuition, and "holding space" matter, they are not what create consistent, repeatable change. Coaching is a skill set rooted in psychology, neuroscience, and evidence-based methods — and in this episode, you'll learn the exact skills that separate supportive coaches from truly transformational ones. In this episode, you'll learn: Why relying on likability, rapport, or intuition keeps clients stuck The difference between supportive coaching and effective coaching The 4 critical skills every masterful coach needs: Pattern Recognition (beyond behaviors — into beliefs, defenses & identity) Nervous System Awareness & Regulation (why activated clients cannot change) Creating True Safety (structure > niceness) Proper Questioning Strategy (directional, neutral, non-leading questions) You'll walk away with practical tools — including the CPP method and the 4 Quadrants of Directional Questioning — that you can implement immediately to make your coaching more precise, impactful, and psychologically accurate. This episode sets the tone for the entire Master Coach Series running through the end of the year — and trust me, it only gets better. 🎉 Help us celebrate 200 episodes! Leave a 5-star review and enter to win an exclusive ASC Yeti mug. 📘 Want to go deeper? Join the waitlist for The Art & Skill of Coaching, the advanced training program teaching a full psychology-based coaching framework. Spring enrollment opens soon.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3   

Description: Yes — I've been fired by clients. And after 10+ years as a therapist-turned-coach, I'm telling you why this isn't a failure… and what great coaches do differently. In this episode, we break down the psychology behind client ruptures, refund requests, mismatches, and conflict inside the coaching relationship. You'll learn how to prevent and navigate difficult client dynamics with clarity, leadership, and actual coaching skill. Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3   

Description: If you want to be a successful life coach, you have to learn how to sell. Most new coaches don't realize they're also becoming entrepreneurs, which means you need real skills in marketing, sales, and client enrollment. In this episode, I'm breaking down the psychology of ethical sales, why so many coaches feel "salesy," and how to shift into a clean, supportive sales process that actually helps your clients say yes to themselves. You'll learn: ✔️ The mindset shift that makes sales feel aligned, not slimy ✔️ Why avoiding sales is hurting your business and your coaching ✔️ A simple consultation structure that increases conversions ✔️ How to handle objections without pressure or manipulation If you're a life coach, business coach, or aspiring coach — and you want a sales process that feels grounded, ethical, and effective — this episode is for you.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3    Close 75% of Your Coaching Consults (Episode 158): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-skill-of-coaching/id1612960277?i=1000693291361  

Description: Most coaches use the Wheel of Life as a simple first-session exercise — but when applied correctly, it becomes one of the most powerful assessment tools in coaching. In this episode, I break down: Why most coaches skip accurate assessments — and how that limits transformation The psychology behind the Wheel of Life (and how it increases self-awareness) A 5-step process for using it effectively in sessions A real client example showing how this tool uncovers root causes of stuckness By the end, you'll know how to turn a "basic" coaching tool into a professional-grade framework that deepens insight and accelerates results.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3    Wheel of Life: https://positivepsychology.com/wheel-of-life-coaching/   

Description: Most coaches try to motivate clients with inspiring pep talks and they don't work. In this episode, I'm breaking down the psychology of real motivation — why external hype fails, and how to create intrinsic motivation that actually lasts. You'll learn: Why trying to "inspire" your clients often backfires The science behind intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation A 3-step process for creating motivation through internal discrepancy By the end, you'll know how to help clients connect with what truly drives them create motivation that actually lasts.    Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3   

Description: If your clients keep hitting the same wall—emotionally, behaviorally, or relationally—it's not because they're broken. It's because the pattern is serving a function they don't yet see. In this episode, Jess DeMarchis, therapist turned life coach and founder of the Art & Skill of Coaching, shares seven advanced coaching questions that uncover hidden functions in dysfunction, bring awareness to emotional patterns, and help clients build self-trust and regulation.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3   

Description: Most coaches start their sessions with no clear structure — and it shows. In this episode, Jess DeMarchis, therapist-turned-master coach and creator of The Art & Skill of Coaching, walks you through the 5-step session structure that makes coaching more effective, consistent, and transformational. You'll learn: How to start each session in leadership What to do (and not do) in the first 5 minutes How to bridge sessions for deeper client progress The simple question that keeps sessions focused How to end with clarity, direction, and accountability If you're a coach who wants to improve your sessions, retain clients longer, and create real results — this episode is your roadmap.   Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification: https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching   ASC Waitlist:  https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/ascwaitlist    Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   The Coach Skill Audit: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/coachskillaudit    Coach Question of the Week: https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3