When we asked our community of iPEC Coaches to share something they’re grateful for that coaching made possible, we expected to receive meaningful responses. But what arrived was a stunning collection of stories that span the full spectrum of what this work can do—from shifts in awareness to career transformations, from profound healing to the…
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” — Mark Twain Why Coaches Need Kindness Kindness is not a soft skill—it’s a core coaching competency. It nurtures psychological safety, builds trust, and allows challenge to land as growth. Research shows that performing kind acts delivers a small-to-medium wellbeing boost…
Many people want to change but struggle to do it. As coaches, we see this all the time. A client sets a goal and starts with energy, but then something gets in the way. They feel stuck, stop trying, and go back to old habits. Why does this happen? New science helps us understand that…
Meet Ramsey Bergeron, who thought he’d spend his days coaching from behind a desk—until his business had other plans.
“Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.”— Stephen King, The Shining (1977) Halloween is a season of costumes, shadows, and a little bit of magic. Children dress up as witches, wizards, and superheroes, while adults decorate their homes with pumpkins and cobwebs. But beyond the costumes…
We continue to meet our fellow coaches, get inspired and build coach community with our “Meet the Coach” features! This month we meet Valerie Priester, a Master Business Mindset Coach from the USA. Interview with Valerie About Valerie Lives In: USA Company: Victorious Life Coaching, LLC Type of Coach: Master Business Mindset Coach Describe your…
5 Ways to Structure a Powerful Coaching Relationship Congratulations! You’ve done it. You’ve signed your first client (or maybe it’s been a while and you’re welcoming a new one). The contracts are signed, the payment is processed, and your first session is on the calendar. And then it hits you: Now what?
“There is no health without mental health.” — World Health Organization As coaches, we spend our days listening, guiding, and helping others untangle their challenges. But in holding space for others, it’s easy to forget about our own needs. World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10th, is a powerful reminder that caring for…
Meet Julio G. Alvarez, founder of LET’S GO WITH JULIO, who’s helping tech leaders thrive in the age of AI where he believes the human edge is heart.
Remember that feeling during your iPEC training? The energy in the room, the lightbulb moments, the way everything clicked when you identified your gremlin or experienced breakthrough laser coaching for the first time? That aliveness you felt as you discovered tools that could genuinely transform how you show up—not just as a coach, but as…