Beyond Leadership - Adopting a Coaching Mindset

About Beyond Leadership - Adopting a Coaching Mindset

Beyond Leadership: Adopting A Coaching Mindset is a leadership podcast about how real decisions are made. Instead of interviews about careers, success stories, or advice, each episode focuses on one specific moment when a leader faced a difficult situation — a constraint, a tradeoff, or a decision with real consequences. Host Michael Hoffman approaches these conversations with the mindset of a coach. The goal is not to celebrate achievements or extract leadership tips. The goal is to understand how people think when they are inside the decision itself. Guests include founders, CEOs, senior executives, and experienced operators from a wide range of industries. They describe the exact situation they were facing, the options they considered, what made the decision difficult, and how they navigated uncertainty. Through careful questioning, the conversation reveals something rarely visible in traditional leadership interviews: the internal process behind judgment. Listeners hear the tradeoffs leaders weigh, the doubts that surface, the second-order consequences they consider, and the moment when clarity begins to form. This podcast is for thoughtful leaders who want to understand how serious decisions are actually made — not in hindsight, but while they are happening. - Curious about coaching? Book a 15 minute introductory conversation with Michael: https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod (https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod) Explore THE #1 source for professional and peer coaching - and become one yourself at PeerPlaza: https://peerplaza.com (https://peerplaza.com) Want to step away from the noise and rethink leadership? Join one of our Coaching and Walking Retreats: https://scaleyouretreats.com (https://scaleyouretreats.com) Learn more about coaching, mentoring, and human–AI collaboration in Michael Hoffman’s book: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC) Get in touch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/) Email: info@scaleyou.org (mailto:info@scaleyou.org)

Publisher

Michael Hoffman

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Dec 2022

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   #13 When Fraud Forces a Choice Between Ethics and Shareholder Pressure

   What happens when doing the right thing puts your career, reputation, and financial future at risk? In this episode of Beyond Leadership: Adopting a Coaching Mindset, I speak with Erik Visser, an experienced CEO who faced one of the toughest challenges of his professional life when fraud was uncovered within his company's operations in China. What started as a business problem quickly became a personal leadership crisis involving shareholder pressure, legal threats, and difficult ethical decisions. Erik's story raises some important questions about leadership and coaching. How do we stay true to our values under pressure? How can empathy and understanding help us navigate conflict? And what happens when we stop seeing someone as an adversary and start trying to understand their perspective? We explore the importance of listening, asking the right questions, building trust, and finding solutions that don't come at the expense of others. It's a conversation about the kind of leadership that isn't always taught in business schools, but is often learned through our most difficult experiences. - Curious about coaching? Book a 15 minute introductory conversation with Michael: https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod (https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod) Explore THE #1 source for professional and peer coaching - and become one yourself at PeerPlaza: https://peerplaza.com (https://peerplaza.com) Want to step away from the noise and rethink leadership? Join one of our Coaching and Walking Retreats: https://scaleyouretreats.com (https://scaleyouretreats.com) Learn more about coaching, mentoring, and human–AI collaboration in Michael Hoffman’s book: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC) Get in touch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/) Email: info@scaleyou.org (mailto:info@scaleyou.org)

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   #12 - Quitting a Stable Newsroom Career for an Unproven Automation Path

   My guest today is Tore Rich, a product manager working with generative AI at J.P. Politikens Hus, Denmark's largest media company - and a former journalist who quietly taught himself to code on the side. What struck me most about Tore's story isn't the career pivot itself - it's how he thought through it. He didn't chase the fantasy of the big exit. He built something real, tested it with actual users, and moved deliberately. That's a coaching lesson right there. We talk about what it actually takes to bet on yourself - how to weigh security against possibility, how to know when you're ready, and why "going with your flow" isn't always the right advice. Sometimes the most valuable growth happens when you push directly into what doesn't come naturally. Tore also shares something I find myself coming back to: the idea that combining two seemingly unrelated worlds - in his case journalism and technology - can create a unique edge that neither field produces alone. If you're a leader navigating a career crossroads, managing a team through rapid change, or just wondering whether the risk is worth it, this conversation has something for you. - Curious about coaching? Book a 15 minute introductory conversation with Michael: https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod (https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod) Explore THE #1 source for professional and peer coaching - and become one yourself at PeerPlaza: https://peerplaza.com (https://peerplaza.com) Want to step away from the noise and rethink leadership? Join one of our Coaching and Walking Retreats: https://scaleyouretreats.com (https://scaleyouretreats.com) Learn more about coaching, mentoring, and human–AI collaboration in Michael Hoffman’s book: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC) Get in touch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/) Email: info@scaleyou.org (mailto:info@scaleyou.org)

3. 

   3 Sept 2026

   #11 - Choosing an Unusual Career Path Across Three Countries

   In this episode, I sit down with Peter Volquards Ekstrøm - a seasoned managing director with a finance background and a career built inside owner-managed companies across Scandinavia and Europe. Peter recently made a bold life decision: leaving behind a long-established network in Aarhus to relocate to Malmö and take on a role in Germany, all in pursuit of something more meaningful - both personally and professionally. What struck me most in our conversation was how clearly Peter understands his own motivations. We dig into what it really takes to make a courageous career move - not just the logistics, but the mindset behind it. Peter draws a sharp distinction I think every leader should sit with: working hard for something you don't care about is stress; working hard for something you care about is passion. We also explore decision-making in lean organizations, the value of clear accountability structures, navigating cross-cultural leadership, and why "just try it" might be the most underrated coaching reframe there is. If you're a leader weighing a big transition - in role, geography, or identity - this conversation will give you both a framework and permission to move forward. - Curious about coaching? Book a 15 minute introductory conversation with Michael: https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod (https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod) Explore THE #1 source for professional and peer coaching - and become one yourself at PeerPlaza: https://peerplaza.com (https://peerplaza.com) Want to step away from the noise and rethink leadership? Join one of our Coaching and Walking Retreats: https://scaleyouretreats.com (https://scaleyouretreats.com) Learn more about coaching, mentoring, and human–AI collaboration in Michael Hoffman’s book: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC) Get in touch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/) Email: info@scaleyou.org (mailto:info@scaleyou.org)

4. 

   13 Aug 2026

   #10 - How Did Two Engineering Teams Deliver an 18-Month Project in Just 10 Months?

   - Curious about coaching? Book a 15 minute introductory conversation with Michael: https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod (https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod) Explore THE #1 source for professional and peer coaching - and become one yourself at PeerPlaza: https://peerplaza.com (https://peerplaza.com) Want to step away from the noise and rethink leadership? Join one of our Coaching and Walking Retreats: https://scaleyouretreats.com (https://scaleyouretreats.com) Learn more about coaching, mentoring, and human–AI collaboration in Michael Hoffman’s book: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC) Get in touch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/) Email: info@scaleyou.org (mailto:info@scaleyou.org)

5. 

   23 Jul 2026

   #09 - The First Time I Fired Someone Senior

   In this episode, I sit down with Martin Clausen, co-CEO of legal tech startup HyperContracts and former general counsel at Maersk and MHI Vestas, to explore one of the most uncomfortable moments in leadership: letting someone go. Martin shares a candid story from early in his career when he had to dismiss a seasoned colleague who refused to accept his leadership. We dig into what he wished he had done differently, how empathy can delay hard decisions, and why the rest of the team's reaction almost always tells you something important. But what I found most interesting was the coaching angle. We explore the tension between direct communication and asking questions, when each approach works best, and how to challenge someone clearly without shutting down reflection. Martin also shares how his style shifted after working across very different cultures at Maersk, Vestas, and alongside Japanese colleagues at Mitsubishi. If you're a leader navigating a difficult employee situation or trying to figure out when to coach and when to act, this conversation offers some honest, hard-won perspective. I hope you find it as useful as I did. - Curious about coaching? Book a 15 minute introductory conversation with Michael: https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod (https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod) Explore THE #1 source for professional and peer coaching - and become one yourself at PeerPlaza: https://peerplaza.com (https://peerplaza.com) Want to step away from the noise and rethink leadership? Join one of our Coaching and Walking Retreats: https://scaleyouretreats.com (https://scaleyouretreats.com) Learn more about coaching, mentoring, and human–AI collaboration in Michael Hoffman’s book: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC) Get in touch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/) Email: info@scaleyou.org (mailto:info@scaleyou.org)

6. 

   9 Jul 2026

   #8 - Letting Managers Fail So Leadership Can Actually Develop

   My guest today is Jens Birk - attorney, MBA, and former director at a large Danish IT company - and this conversation got real fast. Jens walks us through the moment he stepped into a role overseeing 100 employees and seven business lines, and made a deliberate choice to let go of control. Not because it felt comfortable, but because he recognized that holding on would make him the bottleneck - and quietly stunt the growth of everyone around him. We talk about what it actually looks like to delegate meaningfully, how to know when to stay quiet and let someone find their own answer, and when to step in before things go sideways. Jens also shares a story from a leadership exercise in a Swedish forest that stuck with him for decades - a cold, exhausting night that taught him more about trust than any classroom ever could. If you lead people, you'll recognize yourself somewhere in this conversation. The tension between doing it yourself and developing others is real - and there's no clean formula for getting it right. What there is, though, is experience. And Jens has plenty of it worth hearing. - Curious about coaching? Book a 15 minute introductory conversation with Michael: https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod (https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod) Explore THE #1 source for professional and peer coaching - and become one yourself at PeerPlaza: https://peerplaza.com (https://peerplaza.com) Want to step away from the noise and rethink leadership? Join one of our Coaching and Walking Retreats: https://scaleyouretreats.com (https://scaleyouretreats.com) Learn more about coaching, mentoring, and human–AI collaboration in Michael Hoffman’s book: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC) Get in touch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/) Email: info@scaleyou.org (mailto:info@scaleyou.org)

7. 

   11 Jun 2026

   #7 - Letting Go: Testing Chaos in your Company

   Join me and Alexander as we dive deep into the art of testing chaos in a company. Alexander, the CEO of a global manufacturing company, shares insights from a recent crisis that tested his team's resilience. In our conversation, you'll discover how he navigated uncertainty, empowered his managers to make critical decisions, and identified opportunities to strengthen communication and trust across the organization. Together, we explore the delicate balance between urgency and importance, and what it takes to build a culture where people feel confident taking initiative and ownership. We also discuss practical strategies for delegating with confidence, providing constructive feedback, and developing a designated "survivor" to ensure business continuity when unexpected challenges arise. Alexander reflects on the importance of maintaining work-life balance and making time for personal priorities, even when professional demands seem overwhelming. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader, this episode offers valuable lessons on building an agile, high-performing team that can weather any storm. Tune in for insights that can transform your leadership approach and help you empower your people to thrive. - Curious about coaching? Book a 15 minute introductory conversation with Michael: https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod (https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod) Explore THE #1 source for professional and peer coaching - and become one yourself at PeerPlaza: https://peerplaza.com (https://peerplaza.com) Want to step away from the noise and rethink leadership? Join one of our Coaching and Walking Retreats: https://scaleyouretreats.com (https://scaleyouretreats.com) Learn more about coaching, mentoring, and human–AI collaboration in Michael Hoffman’s book: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC) Get in touch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/) Email: info@scaleyou.org (mailto:info@scaleyou.org)

8. 

   21 May 2026

   #6 - How to Recover from Serious Illness: Lead.

   In this episode, Lisbeth shares how she used a personality assessment tool to transition from a teaching career into starting her own coaching and consulting business. After being diagnosed with cancer, Lisbeth had to reevaluate her career path. She discovered that her strong idealistic tendencies often led to frustration in traditional work environments. Through a Reiss Motivation Profile assessment, Lisbeth gained deep self-awareness about her core values and drivers. This allowed her to understand why certain situations were challenging for her, and how she could find more fulfillment by creating her own company. Lisbeth now uses the Reiss Profile with her B2B and individual clients to help them uncover their unique motivations. This allows her to coach them on building more cohesive and productive teams, as well as developing their own leadership skills. She emphasizes that the tool provides data-driven insights, not labels, empowering people to better understand themselves and others. Lisbeth's story highlights how self-awareness and a willingness to make a bold career change can lead to greater fulfillment, even in the face of adversity. Her coaching approach offers a compelling framework for personal and professional development. - Curious about coaching? Book a 15 minute introductory conversation with Michael: https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod (https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod) Explore THE #1 source for professional and peer coaching - and become one yourself at PeerPlaza: https://peerplaza.com (https://peerplaza.com) Want to step away from the noise and rethink leadership? Join one of our Coaching and Walking Retreats: https://scaleyouretreats.com (https://scaleyouretreats.com) Learn more about coaching, mentoring, and human–AI collaboration in Michael Hoffman’s book: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC) Get in touch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/) Email: info@scaleyou.org (mailto:info@scaleyou.org)

9. 

   7 May 2026

   #5 - "I Can't Ensure Learning" - Leading Without Guarantees

   Welcome to this week's episode. I'm Michael Hoffman, and today I'm talking with Brian Østergaard, a project and digitalization leader who's fundamentally changed how I think about coaching. Here's what struck me most: Brian refuses to guarantee learning outcomes. Instead, he creates environments where people want to learn. We dive deep into why traditional training - mandatory sessions from 2 to 4 PM - rarely works, and what actually does. Brian shares his philosophy on coaching strategies that matter: self-awareness, empathy, and what he calls "sitting on your hands." That last one might sound passive, but it's actually the most powerful move a leader can make. It's about giving people space to reflect, make mistakes, and own their learning. We explore how he transformed vocational education by shifting teachers from experts to facilitators, how he introduces emerging technologies like VR in ways that spark genuine curiosity, and why digitalization success is 80% people, 20% technology. If you're leading teams through change, struggling with how to inspire growth, or wondering why your training initiatives aren't sticking - this conversation is for you. Brian's insights are practical, grounded, and deeply human. - Curious about coaching? Book a 15 minute introductory conversation with Michael: https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod (https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod) Explore THE #1 source for professional and peer coaching - and become one yourself at PeerPlaza: https://peerplaza.com (https://peerplaza.com) Want to step away from the noise and rethink leadership? Join one of our Coaching and Walking Retreats: https://scaleyouretreats.com (https://scaleyouretreats.com) Learn more about coaching, mentoring, and human–AI collaboration in Michael Hoffman’s book: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC) Get in touch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/) Email: info@scaleyou.org (mailto:info@scaleyou.org)

10. 

    23 Apr 2026

    #04 - Your Partner Silently Exits: Save the Company or Walk Away?

    In this episode, I interview Juliette Guldberg, CEO of Job Vision, exploring coaching strategies for leaders facing business crises. Juliette's five-year struggle to save her company while managing a non-contributing partner reveals essential lessons in executive resilience. Juliette's breakthrough came when she abandoned pretense and became vulnerable with her network. By openly discussing her struggles with skilled peers and investors, she accessed the support that saved her company - demonstrating that asking for help is strategic wisdom, not weakness. A key coaching insight emerges: holding too tightly to problems prevents solutions from appearing. By accepting she might need to leave, Juliette paradoxically found the path forward - illustrating the principle of detachment and surrender. Juliette credits her professional board as transformational, providing strategic challenges and emotional support. This reflects best practice: surround yourself with trusted advisors who push your thinking and validate your direction. Throughout her journey, Juliette maintained brutal honesty about her situation, refusing to compromise her values despite financial pressure. This integrity-based approach offers a powerful coaching model for leaders in crisis. The episode demonstrates that effective leadership through uncertainty requires vulnerability, strategic humility, and the courage to seek guidance - core principles of transformational coaching. - Curious about coaching? Book a 15 minute introductory conversation with Michael: https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod (https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod) Explore THE #1 source for professional and peer coaching - and become one yourself at PeerPlaza: https://peerplaza.com (https://peerplaza.com) Want to step away from the noise and rethink leadership? Join one of our Coaching and Walking Retreats: https://scaleyouretreats.com (https://scaleyouretreats.com) Learn more about coaching, mentoring, and human–AI collaboration in Michael Hoffman’s book: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC) Get in touch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/) Email: info@scaleyou.org (mailto:info@scaleyou.org)

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    9 Apr 2026

    #03 - Not a Happy Ending... But Maybe a Salvation

    In this candid conversation, I sit down with Mitch Sowards, who sold his 30-year-old IT services firm and transitioned to executive coaching. Mitch shares the unvarnished reality of business succession - from navigating partner dynamics and valuation surprises to the difficult decision of finding the right buyer. Beyond the transaction itself, this episode explores critical coaching lessons: the importance of involving your leadership team in major decisions, the paradox of transparency versus confidentiality during a sale, and how introversion can limit a leader's ability to gather unfiltered feedback from employees. Mitch reflects on the cultural due diligence that should precede any merger, the inevitable disappointment that comes with business sales, and a surprising silver lining; how dispersed employees carried his legacy forward in unexpected ways. Whether you're a business owner contemplating a sale, a leader navigating organizational change, or a coach supporting clients through major transitions, this episode offers practical wisdom on decision-making, communication, and the human cost of business transformation. - Curious about coaching? Book a 15 minute introductory conversation with Michael: https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod (https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpodLooking) Explore THE #1 source for professional and peer coaching - and become one yourself at PeerPlaza: https://peerplaza.com (https://peerplaza.com) Want to step away from the noise and rethink leadership? Join one of our Coaching and Walking Retreats: https://scaleyouretreats.com (https://scaleyouretreats.com) Learn more about coaching, mentoring, and human–AI collaboration in Michael Hoffman’s book: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC) Get in touch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/) Email: info@scaleyou.org (mailto:info@scaleyou.org)

12. 

    2 Apr 2026

    #02 - The power of Picking Up The Phone Is In The Listening

    In this episode, I sit down with Julienne Ryan, a communication expert who specializes in the messy space where organizational breakdowns happen. Rather than defaulting to legal interventions, Julienne shares a pivotal story about picking up the phone and simply listening; a decision that transformed a stalled conflict into resolution. Discover how the narrative methodology framework becomes a powerful coaching tool for building trust and rewriting limiting stories within teams. Julienne reveals why active listening, presence, and real-time feedback matter far more than polished email communication. She explores how coaches can use humor, curiosity, and psychological readiness to create safe spaces where people share authentically. The conversation explores why stopping to think - rather than rushing to solve - is essential coaching practice. Learn how to help clients reframe their narratives, identify their own limiting beliefs, and develop the courage to take interpersonal risks. As modern communication tools increasingly filter human connection through technology and AI, Julienne and I discuss the irreplaceable value of imperfect, live conversation and why vulnerability in communication builds stronger organizational cultures. Perfect for coaches, HR professionals, and leaders seeking to foster genuine dialogue. - Curious about coaching? Book a 15 minute introductory conversation with Michael: https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod (https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod) Explore THE #1 source for professional and peer coaching - and become one yourself at PeerPlaza: https://peerplaza.com (https://peerplaza.com) Want to step away from the noise and rethink leadership? Join one of our Coaching and Walking Retreats: https://scaleyouretreats.com (https://scaleyouretreats.com) Learn more about coaching, mentoring, and human–AI collaboration in Michael Hoffman’s book: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC) Get in touch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/) Email: info@scaleyou.org (mailto:info@scaleyou.org)

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    25 Mar 2026

    #01 - Using Curiosity to Build Credibility from Zero

    In this, the first episode of this new series, Steen and I explore how real-world leaders make critical decisions when the path isn't obvious. My guest, Steen Anker Nielsen, shares his remarkable journey building a top-performing real estate business from scratch in a new market, without a network, credibility, or local knowledge. Drawing from his background as an undercover detective with the Danish police, Steen reveals the behavioral insights and coaching strategies that enabled him to establish trust rapidly in high-stakes situations. Discover how he overcame significant obstacles: competing against an agent with 60% market share, addressing client concerns about his authority and market knowledge, and converting skepticism into confidence. This conversation unpacks the coaching mindset in action; how to read people, understand their emotional investment, and deliver unexpected experiences that build credibility from zero. Perfect for leaders navigating unfamiliar territory, building trust with skeptical stakeholders, and making bold decisions with imperfect information. Learn the practical strategies that transformed a foreign agent into a market leader. - Curious about coaching? Book a 15 minute introductory conversation with Michael: https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod (https://calendly.com/scaleyou/mgpod) Explore THE #1 source for professional and peer coaching - and become one yourself at PeerPlaza: https://peerplaza.com (https://peerplaza.com) Want to step away from the noise and rethink leadership? Join one of our Coaching and Walking Retreats: https://scaleyouretreats.com (https://scaleyouretreats.com) Learn more about coaching, mentoring, and human–AI collaboration in Michael Hoffman’s book: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C28S43G5?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJSXJ63FPQA26258WQJC) Get in touch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhoffmanexecutivecoach/) Email: info@scaleyou.org (mailto:info@scaleyou.org)

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    9 May 2025

    Whole Mind Healing - Chapter 2 - Reprogramming Your Mind for Healing and Peace

    Listen to the complete book on Audible here: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DK5VWRM5?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=pdp (https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DK5VWRM5?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=pdp)

15. 

    9 May 2025

    Career Development for Professionals at All Levels Podcast Review

    A Review of My eBook: Career Development for Professionals at All Levels In this episode, I share a podcast review of my eBook, Career Development for Professionals at All Levels. Originally produced by a third party, the episode offers a thoughtful take on the ideas and frameworks I developed — from reflective disconnection to embracing AI, personal values, and career multipotentiality. Whether you're navigating a transition or seeking more intention in your path, this review captures the essence of the guide in a conversational and accessible way.

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    13 Dec 2022

    Up Close with Special Guest, David Allen from GTD

    David Allen is a pioneer in the field of productivity and time management. His groundbreaking work on the Getting Things Done (GTD) method has helped countless individuals and organizations improve their efficiency and effectiveness. With over three decades of experience in the field, David's insights and expertise are highly sought-after and respected by professionals around the world. In this exclusive interview, Michael Hoffman had the privilege of sitting down with David for an engaging and enlightening conversation, discussing everything from the challenges of living as an expat in Europe to the importance of keeping one's word to oneself. Join Michael as he delves into the mind of a productivity master and discover the wisdom and practical tips that have made David Allen a household name in the world of productivity.

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