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
33 episodes
Beyond the Bubble: How to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone (Without Freaking Out)
Are you ready to push your boundaries and step outside your comfort zone? Join Vic and Ryan in this episode of Go Coach Yourself! where they explore the psychology behind comfort zones and offer practical tips to help you gro...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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48:50
Conflict and Why You Can't Avoid It
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan dive into the topic of conflict, exploring its origins, manifestations, and effective ways to resolve it. They discuss how conflict often arises from differences in values, opinions, an...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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39:51
2025: A Sneak Peek into Awesome
Sneak peek alert! In the second episode of Season 2 Go Coach Yourself! co-hosts Vic and Ryan give you a preview of what you can expect from the new 2025 Season. Tune in to hear about the three key topics for 2025, get the run down o...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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33:42
We'll be back February 5!
A quick update from Ryan and Vic — our next episode will be February 5, 2025! See you all next week.
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Season 2
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0:49
From Imposter Syndrome to Inspiration: Our 2024 Retrospective
In this episode, we take a retrospective journey through the first season of our podcast. We explore the highlights, delve into our favorite moments, and discuss the valuable lessons we've learned along the way. Join us as we celebrate the mile...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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37:41
How to do a personal retrospective
In this exciting season finale of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan discuss the profound impact of doing a personal retrospective. They dive into the significance of pausing to evaluate personal growth and accomplishments throughout the y...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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29:38
Empathy Unpacked: Understanding and Practicing Connection
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan explore the theme of empathy. They define empathy, differentiate it from sympathy, and elaborate on its three types: emotional, cognitive, and compassionate empathy. The episode highlig...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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30:41
Cultivating Connection: The Key to a Fulfilling Life
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan delve into the importance of connection in our lives. They share personal anecdotes and professional insights on nurturing loving relationships, finding meaningful work, and connecting ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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39:13
Your Essential Guide to Putting Yourself First
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan discuss the struggle of putting oneself first in a world where self-sacrifice is often celebrated. They explore societal conditioning that labels self-prioritization as selfish and how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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28:19
Don’t Be Just Another Self-Aware A$$hole
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, hosts Vic and Ryan delve into the concepts of self-awareness and self-reflection, emphasizing their importance for personal growth. They explore key research findings from experts like Daniel Golema...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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27:22
Control the Controllables
In this episode of 'Go Coach Yourself!' Vic and Ryan discuss the importance of focusing on what you can control in life, using tools and frameworks like the Circle of Control and the Locus of Control. They explore how misplacing energy on uncon...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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27:22
The Plant Analogy
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! hosts Vic and Ryan use the plant analogy to explore self-care. They discuss essential concepts like 'watering' yourself (finding what energizes you), 'pruning' (removing what's no longer serving you)...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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31:08
Self-Coaching: Can You Be Your Own Best Coach?
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan explore the concept of self-coaching, discussing its feasibility and potential benefits. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection, curiosity, and compassion in personal developm...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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25:30
The MC Frame - Meaningful Conversations Series (5/5)
In this episode of 'Go Coach Yourself!' hosts Vic and Ryan round out the Meaningful Conversations Series by exploring the essential strategies for planning and executing meaningful conversations using 'The MC Frame.' The framework comprises fou...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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30:30
The Power of Being Fully Present - Meaningful Conversations Series (4/5)
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, hosts Vic and Ryan explore the pivotal role of being fully present in conversations and leadership. They tackle common distractions like the intrusion of phones in social settings and stress the imp...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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26:49
Are You Listening, No Really Listening? - Meaningful Conversations Series (3/5)
In this episode of 'Go Coach Yourself,' hosts Vic and Ryan delve into the critical skill of listening as part of their ongoing meaningful conversation series. They emphasize the importance of truly listening rather than merely hearing to create...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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31:11
Mastering the Art of Asking Questions - Meaningful Conversations Series (2/5)
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan discuss the crucial role of asking deep, meaningful questions in fostering genuine connections. They explore how questions can reveal values and beliefs, helping reduce loneliness and i...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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25:17
Meaningful Conversations - Series Introduction (1/5)
In this episode of 'Go Coach Yourself,' Ryan and Vic, two professional coaches, introduce their Meaningful Conversation series. This episode sets the stage by defining what a meaningful conversation entails—an interaction leaving both par...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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24:39
Discovering Your Leader Within – Guided Meditation
This guided meditation takes you on a calming journey aimed at helping you connect with you inner leader. Through visualization and reflective exercises, you are invited to explore your strengths, creativity, and sources of inspiration. The med...
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Season 1
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8:41
Finding, Connecting and Nurturing Your Leader Within
In this latest episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan, two certified coaches, discuss 'finding, connecting, and nurturing your leader within.' They relate this episode to a previous one on 'saboteurs,' both central to the Co-Active method ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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38:16
Confronting Your Inner Saboteurs
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan delve into the concept of 'saboteurs'—internalized voices or beliefs that hinder personal growth and change. They explore various types of saboteurs such as avoidance, perfectionism, ju...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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29:06
Change: How to Embrace Transition, Not Disruption
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! hosts Vic and Ryan discuss the significant personal changes they've experienced and dive deep into the nature of change and transition. Highlighting the work of William and Susan Bridges, they distin...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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36:10
The Power of Manifestation
In this episode of 'Go Coach Yourself,' hosts Vic and Ryan explore the concept of manifestation, a practice grounded in quantum physics. They discuss how clearly identifying what you want, articulating it to others, and maintaining an open and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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30:02