Go Coach Yourself!
Welcome to Go Coach Yourself!, a podcast to help you get unf*cked and build the incredible life you deserve. We’re Vic and Ryan, two certified coaches trying to change the world one conversation at a time.
In our respective practices, we’ve noticed common experiences or themes that come up again and again with clients. We started Go Coach Yourself to share our thoughts, experiences and tips with more people, giving you tools you can use to navigate your own way through any of the topics we cover. Through these examples and deep dives on coaching topics we hope you’ll gain a greater understanding of what working with a coach can involve. We believe everyone deserves to have a coach in their team, so whether you’re still exploring to find the right coach for you or you are ready to get started, we’re excited to give you an inside look at how two coaches see the world. We’re going to have a ton of fun along the way, and welcome you to join us on this journey!
About Vic Smith, CPCC
Episodes
82 episodes
A Research-Backed Look at What Actually Makes Life Feel Good
What does it actually mean to live a good life? Not an impressive one, or a productive one — but a genuinely good one?In this episode, Ryan and Vic revisit a framework that sits at the heart of Ryan's Ignite the Spark program: three rese...
Own Your Life with Andy Storch
Go Coach Yourself! welcomes Andy Storch! Andy discusses his mission is to get the most out of life and inspire others to do the same. This episode is for anyone looking to powerfully align their work with personal strengths and valu...
Going Deeper: Questions for Love, Friendship, and Real Connection
What helps people feel more connected over time?In this episode, Ryan and Vic revisit a theme from season two and take it deeper. Inspired by the
How do You Want to Feel: Using an Emotional Goal to Give You Direction
Most of us are taught to chase things—roles, milestones, achievements—without ever naming the experience we’re actually trying to have.An emotional goal flips that script.When you know how you want to feel, it be...
Incredible Life Building Blocks
What actually makes a life incredible?Not big moments.Not Instagram highlights.Not achievement for achievement’s sake.In this episode, Ryan and Vic unpack what they really mean by “build the incredible life you deser...
Get Unf*cked: You Are Not a Problem to Fix
Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to interpret discomfort, confusion, or lack of momentum as proof that something is wrong with us.In this episode, Ryan and Vic challenge that assumption.They unpack what it really means ...
We're Back, Baby! Season 3 Intro
Vic and Ryan kick of Season 3 of Go Coach Yourself! They look back at the 2025 Season 2 and tease what is coming in 2026. They touch on Heated Rivalry, both the TV show and the books, their amazing 2025 guests, how they will ...
Introducing The 12 Days of Coaching
Every year, the holiday season invites us into a strange mix of celebration, reflection, chaos, joy, expectation, and—let’s be honest—just trying to keep it together long enough to coast into January with our sanity intact. So this ...
How to Show up for Someone Without Trying to Fix Them
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan tackle the common urge to fix people's problems rather than hold space and truly listen. Dive into the reasons why jumping into fixer mode doesn't work and hear about the importanc...
Questions to Reflect On
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! hosts Vic and Ryan answer four reflection questions to close out the year meaningfully. They explore overcoming challenges, building or breaking habits, feeling proud, and strengthening relation...
Portfolio or Mastery? Making Sense of Your Career Journey
Have you ever looked at your career and thought, “Does any of this even make sense?”In this episode, Ryan and Vic unpack two common career paths:The portfolio career – built through experiments, pivots, and lots of dif...
Start Slow, Start Small, Start Scared - Just Get Started
Are you holding back on your dreams because you're scared of failing or not being perfect? Tune in as Vic and Ryan discuss why starting small, slow, and even scared is the secret to forward momentum. Through personal sto...
How to Choose a Coach
Whether you're seeking personal growth, career advancement, or creative inspiration, choosing the right coach makes all the difference. Join Vic and Ryan in this episode of Go Coach Yourself! as they navigate the essentials—from und...
The Energy Between Us: What Makes Relationships Meaningful with Susan Clark
In this conversation, Ryan and Vic welcome Susan Clark—founder of heartspark and the creator of Ignite the Spark—to explore what actually makes relationships meaningful. We talk intimacy (beyond romance), why vulnerability creates safe...
What is Co-Active Coaching, Really?
Ever wondered what coaches mean when they say they’re Co-Active? In this behind-the-scenes episode, Ryan and Vic unpack what Co-Active Coaching really is — not as a training manual, but as the mindset that shapes how they coach, lead, ...
Authentic, Not Unfiltered: Rethinking “Bring Your Whole Self”
We’ve all heard it: “Bring your whole self to work.” Or maybe it’s “Show up as your best self.” Lately, though, the conversation has started to shift. Some people are pushing back—saying that maybe your “whole self” isn’t what...
Building a Life You Want to Share With Others
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! Ryan and Vic talk about what it means to build a life you want to share with others. The episode is inspired by Vic's 50th Birthday celebration, where she invited 15 friends from around the globe to spend t...
What Will You Stand in Line For?
Join Vic and Ryan as they discuss passion on this week's episode of Go Coach Yourself! This inspriation for this episode was a recent line of people Vic saw on the street in New York City it prompted the question: what am I so passion...
You Are Not Your Job Title
What happens when your job title becomes your identity? In this episode, Ryan and Vic unpack the modern trap of defining yourself by your career — and what it takes to find a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment beyond work.They explo...
Beyond Nice: Leading with Kindness with Sue Brisbois
What does it really mean to lead with kindness? And how is kindness different from simply being nice—or even from care?In this episode of Go Coach Yourself, Ryan and Vic sit down with friend and colleague Sue Brisbois, fo...
Summer Shorts: Letting Go of Landers
In this summer short, Ryan shares the story of a 400-square-foot cabin in Landers, California that became an unexpected stepping stone to something bigger. What started as a real estate investment and side hustle turned into a transformative ex...
Summer Shorts: Your Words Matter
In this Summer Shorts episode of Go Coach Yourself!, join hosts Ryan and Vic as they explore the power of words and how a small gesture can leave a lasting impression. They discuss the importance of being intentional with your words...
Summer Shorts: The Power of Yet, A Sudoku Story
In this summer short, Ryan shares his journey from avoiding advanced Sudoku puzzles to embracing them, revealing powerful lessons about growth mindset and the transformative power of adding "yet" to our limitations. What starts as a story about...
Summer Shorts: The Heckler
In this Summer Shorts episode of Go Coach Yourself! Vic share a personal story about being heckled during a work event and being unable to respond appropriately in the moment.What this story highlights:How r...
Summer Shorts: The Time I Got Back
In this Summer Short, Ryan shares a transformative practice that changed how he relates to time and lateness. What started as a simple experiment became a lasting mindset shift that turned everyday frustrations into opportunities.Key ...
