Praveen coaches brilliant leaders in the tech world. But he feels like he is hiding. He feels like he's in a place of comfort as a coach. He feels that he's not really stepping up as a leader. I draw out a distinction that shifts everything for him, based on a 2,500 year old quote by Lao Tzu: "A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves..." Love. Rich PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. https://richlitvin.com/rules

Praveen coaches brilliant leaders in the tech world. But he feels like he is hiding. He feels like he's in a place of comfort as a coach. He feels that he's not really stepping up as a leader. I draw out a distinction that shifts everything for him, based on a 2,500 year old quote by Lao Tzu: "A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves..." Love. Rich PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. <a href="https://richlitvin.com/rules" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/rules</a>

S20EP04: "Quiet Leadership"

A single insight can take a lifetime of searching, or as you'll hear, sometimes a life-changing insight can come in less than 5 minutes! My guest in this episode is Marli Watt. Marli is the Vice President of an International Pharmaceutical Company which manufactures products for very rare diseases. She's a very accomplished leader and heads up an international team of 60 people. Marli wanted help getting clarity on what's next for her but she quickly found out that clarity is not what she needed.. Enjoy! Love. Rich PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. https://richlitvin.com/rules

A single insight can take a lifetime of searching, or as you'll hear, sometimes a life-changing insight can come in less than 5 minutes! My guest in this episode is Marli Watt. Marli is the Vice President of an International Pharmaceutical Company which manufactures products for very rare diseases. She's a very accomplished leader and heads up an international team of 60 people. Marli wanted help getting clarity on what's next for her but she quickly found out that clarity is not what she needed.. Enjoy! Love. Rich PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. <a href="https://richlitvin.com/rules" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/rules</a>

S20EP03: “You don't need clarity. You need space."

Escape the trap of instant gratification and constant distractions by taking charge of your decisions using the power of if-then statements. In this episode, we’ll be discussing how incorporating if-then statements can liberate you from unconscious patterns and enable you to make deliberate and conscious choices. PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. https://richlitvin.com/rules 

Escape the trap of instant gratification and constant distractions by taking charge of your decisions using the power of if-then statements. In this episode, we’ll be discussing how incorporating if-then statements can liberate you from unconscious patterns and enable you to make deliberate and conscious choices. PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. <a href="https://richlitvin.com/rules" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/rules</a>

S20EP02: If-Then statements

Mandy has a PHD from Cambridge University. She has been involved in investment banking for over two decades. She coaches high caliber clients in the world of private equity and investment banking. And, she’s frustrated. She’s tired of being a best kept secret. I ask a single question that takes us deeper and deeper and deeper into the solution of the struggle that Mandy’s in. Enjoy! Love. Rich PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. https://richlitvin.com/rules

Mandy has a PHD from Cambridge University. She has been involved in investment banking for over two decades. She coaches high caliber clients in the world of private equity and investment banking. And, she’s frustrated. She’s tired of being a best kept secret. I ask a single question that takes us deeper and deeper and deeper into the solution of the struggle that Mandy’s in. Enjoy! Love. Rich PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. <a href="https://richlitvin.com/rules" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/rules</a>

S20EP01: "I'm tired of being a best kept secret"

Ashley had a 20 year career in marketing. She worked with large organizations such as the NBA and Amazon. Great marketers are great story tellers. But our own story is so close to us that it's really hard to see. Until this conversation, Ashley had never seen the gifts in her struggles. I draw out her story to leave her with a really powerful way to tell the world who she is and what she does. Enjoy! Love. Rich PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. https://richlitvin.com/rules

Ashley had a 20 year career in marketing. She worked with large organizations such as the NBA and Amazon. Great marketers are great story tellers. But our own story is so close to us that it's really hard to see. Until this conversation, Ashley had never seen the gifts in her struggles. I draw out her story to leave her with a really powerful way to tell the world who she is and what she does. Enjoy! Love. Rich PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. <a href="https://richlitvin.com/rules" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/rules</a>

S19EP10: The gifts in your struggles...

Feeling overwhelmed by your big goals? The grand vision can feel daunting, making us doubt our ability to reach it. But here's the secret: big goals inspire, while tiny steps keep us motivated. Combining both is key to success. In this episode, we delve into the significance of big goals and tiny steps, and how they can transform your life.   PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. https://richlitvin.com/rules 

Feeling overwhelmed by your big goals? The grand vision can feel daunting, making us doubt our ability to reach it. But here's the secret: big goals inspire, while tiny steps keep us motivated. Combining both is key to success. In this episode, we delve into the significance of big goals and tiny steps, and how they can transform your life. PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. <a href="https://richlitvin.com/rules" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/rules</a>

S19EP09: Big goals and tiny steps

Chris Frolic was a really famous DJ in the 1990's. Later he built a business that made millions of dollars. You’ll hear me draw out Chris' story. And you'll hear me give him 4 words that light him up and literally make him speechless. As you listen, answer the questions for yourself. See if you can get to the heart of who you are and what you do... Enjoy! Love. Rich PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. https://richlitvin.com/rules

Chris Frolic was a really famous DJ in the 1990's. Later he built a business that made millions of dollars. You’ll hear me draw out Chris' story. And you'll hear me give him 4 words that light him up and literally make him speechless. As you listen, answer the questions for yourself. See if you can get to the heart of who you are and what you do... Enjoy! Love. Rich PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. <a href="https://richlitvin.com/rules" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/rules</a>

S19EP08: You CAN'T do it

Coaching is about more than having a coaching business. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching, it was called leadership. My guest on this episode, Shelley Paxton, has spent her entire career as a leader. Shelley is the former Chief Marketing Officer for Harley Davidson, one of the most iconic brands on the planet. She is wondering how she can craft a "funnel" for her business. However, I don't like the word funnel, especially for a rebel like Shelley. If you are crafting out a business and want to know what to put out as opportunities for people to work with you then this is really fun! Love. Rich PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. https://richlitvin.com/rules

Coaching is about more than having a coaching business. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching, it was called leadership. My guest on this episode, Shelley Paxton, has spent her entire career as a leader. Shelley is the former Chief Marketing Officer for Harley Davidson, one of the most iconic brands on the planet. She is wondering how she can craft a "funnel" for her business. However, I don't like the word funnel, especially for a rebel like Shelley. If you are crafting out a business and want to know what to put out as opportunities for people to work with you then this is really fun! Love. Rich PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. <a href="https://richlitvin.com/rules" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/rules</a>

S19EP07: Hell yes. Hell no. Maybe

Starting a business can be a daunting task, and it's natural to feel scared. But did you know that there are three main fears that people face when building a business? In this episode, we'll be discussing the fear of starting, fear of failing, and fear of success. PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. https://richlitvin.com/rules

Starting a business can be a daunting task, and it's natural to feel scared. But did you know that there are three main fears that people face when building a business? In this episode, we'll be discussing the fear of starting, fear of failing, and fear of success. PS. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. Download an FAQ for great leaders who want to be great coaches - with a handful of high-performing, high-fee clients. <a href="https://richlitvin.com/rules" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/rules</a>

S19EP06: Overcome your main fear

S19EP05: A thousand dollar cheeseburger

If you’re the most interesting person in the room... you’re in the wrong room.1 Insight - coaching for high-level leaders becoming high-level coaches. Because a single insight can change EVERYTHING...Rich Litvin has coached some of the most successful and talented people on the planet – from billion dollar business owners to former Navy Seals. He wrote a book for coaches that has sold over 50,000 copies, by word of mouth. And he is the founder of a community of extraordinary top performers, called 4PC. Ultra-successful people are the ones who call Rich. His clients include Olympic athletes, Presidential candidates, Hollywood film directors, Special Forces operatives and serial entrepreneurs.Rich sees what most people cannot see – and he dares to say what most people would not say. And each week on this podcast, he will be challenging the thinking of high performers – from leaders in the corporate world, to successful entrepreneurs, to military veterans to high level coaches. 1 INSIGHT… because a single insight can change everything.

Hello Rich,

I recently graduated with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. I thought success meant a salary, car, wife, and savings account. After a moment of insight I realized my insanity, anxiety, stress filled mind and everything changed. I am now giving up everything to make a difference in the world, one individual at a time. I’m six months into a coaching training program and this podcast is showing me the impact of coaching. It doesn’t even feel right to put a word on the transformation that you bring to the planet. This podcast has brought my vision to life and helped me in moments of doubt and insecurity reminding me the power of the work that I’m commuting myself to. Your conversations have brought ease to my fear and confirmed this deep sense that through powerful conversations the world shifts from a place of fear to a place of love. Thank you 🙏🏼

Life Changing

Outstanding leadership model and authentic style. Thank you for powerful insights (plural) in every conversation 🙏

Powerful Insight

If you’re the most interesting person in the room... you’re in the wrong room. 1 Insight - coaching for high-level leaders becoming high-level coaches. Because a single insight can change EVERYTHING... Rich Litvin has coached some of the most successful and talented people on the planet – from billion dollar business owners to former Navy Seals. He wrote a book for coaches that has sold over 50,000 copies, by word of mouth. And he is the founder of a community of extraordinary top performers, called 4PC. Ultra-successful people are the ones who call Rich. His clients include Olympic athletes, Presidential candidates, Hollywood film directors, Special Forces operatives and serial entrepreneurs. Rich sees what most people cannot see – and he dares to say what most people would not say. And each week on this podcast, he will be challenging the thinking of high performers – from leaders in the corporate world, to successful entrepreneurs, to military veterans to high level coaches. 1 INSIGHT… because a single insight can change everything.

1 Insight

Fighting for limitations is something that clients do all the time. As a coach, you need to challenge your clients by not allowing them to enroll you in that story. Parissa, Rich’s client, came in today with that fight for her limitations, but Rich didn’t bite. Parissa is an advisory board member in a female-founded AI startup with a track record of success in the corporate world. She believes that she has a “new coach smell,” and that has caused a tremendous amount of self-doubt. The important thing to remember is that if you have exemplified enough leadership in life then you are not new to coaching. It’s so easy to dismiss your background starting a new career but it’s a vital part of who you are. Remember just how powerful you really are. Don’t think you can do it, know you can!  In today’s episode:  Hitting your audacious goals and breaking through self-doubt Breaking down the new coach smell and why it’s not real Parissa’s business journey and impact Adding a new skill while knowing exactly who you are Where Parissa’s block is coming from Evicting those things that have damaged your spirit Gaining richness in your life from the rock bottom moments The 3 biggest issues in any organization Why knowing the soft skills of business is vital to survival Pinpointing the places where you judge yourself Acknowledging the truths on the other side of the self-judgments Using a goal as a place to come from rather than a place to get to Practicing what you preach every single day   For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

Fighting for limitations is something that clients do all the time. As a coach, you need to challenge your clients by not allowing them to enroll you in that story. Parissa, Rich’s client, came in today with that fight for her limitations, but Rich didn’t bite. Parissa is an advisory board member in a female-founded AI startup with a track record of success in the corporate world. She believes that she has a “new coach smell,” and that has caused a tremendous amount of self-doubt. The important thing to remember is that if you have exemplified enough leadership in life then you are not new to coaching. It’s so easy to dismiss your background starting a new career but it’s a vital part of who you are. Remember just how powerful you really are. Don’t think you can do it, know you can!  In today’s episode: <ul> <li>Hitting your audacious goals and breaking through self-doubt</li> <li>Breaking down the new coach smell and why it’s not real</li> <li>Parissa’s business journey and impact</li> <li>Adding a new skill while knowing exactly who you are</li> <li>Where Parissa’s block is coming from</li> <li>Evicting those things that have damaged your spirit</li> <li>Gaining richness in your life from the rock bottom moments</li> <li>The 3 biggest issues in any organization</li> <li>Why knowing the soft skills of business is vital to survival</li> <li>Pinpointing the places where you judge yourself</li> <li>Acknowledging the truths on the other side of the self-judgments</li> <li>Using a goal as a place to come from rather than a place to get to</li> <li>Practicing what you preach every single day</li> </ul> For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S1:EP03: "I've got new coach smell!"

There is no boss more demanding than the one who sits in our seat. It can be quite intense to be an entrepreneur, especially when you have a burning drive to succeed. Rich’s guest today, Erin, is caught between the age-old struggle of when to be patient and when to hustle. Erin is a former Director at two different billion-dollar technology companies. She is making the transition from the high energy corporate world with benchmarks and people of similar mindset around, to the world of being an entrepreneur where she will be out on her own with only with no one else to hold her accountable. It can be scary to leave a familiar environment to head out into the unknown, even if it is killing you, but if you adjust correctly, you can succeed. Remember, what got you here won’t get you to where you need to go next.  In today’s episode:  What we tend to underestimate and overestimate as humans The moment-by-moment decision of patience vs. hustle Making sure you have the right support network when going out on your own Responding to a calibration issue when shifting the mindset Tracking warning signs of burnout Setting the bar higher for recreation to nurture yourself Keeping the same mindset, even in the absence of certainty Letting things unfold in the moment-to-moment Erin’s experience simmering in the hot seat When to er towards the side of inaction and sit in the discomfort    For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

There is no boss more demanding than the one who sits in our seat. It can be quite intense to be an entrepreneur, especially when you have a burning drive to succeed. Rich’s guest today, Erin, is caught between the age-old struggle of when to be patient and when to hustle. Erin is a former Director at two different billion-dollar technology companies. She is making the transition from the high energy corporate world with benchmarks and people of similar mindset around, to the world of being an entrepreneur where she will be out on her own with only with no one else to hold her accountable. It can be scary to leave a familiar environment to head out into the unknown, even if it is killing you, but if you adjust correctly, you can succeed. Remember, what got you here won’t get you to where you need to go next.  In today’s episode: <ul> <li>What we tend to underestimate and overestimate as humans</li> <li>The moment-by-moment decision of patience vs. hustle</li> <li>Making sure you have the right support network when going out on your own</li> <li>Responding to a calibration issue when shifting the mindset</li> <li>Tracking warning signs of burnout</li> <li>Setting the bar higher for recreation to nurture yourself</li> <li>Keeping the same mindset, even in the absence of certainty</li> <li>Letting things unfold in the moment-to-moment</li> <li>Erin’s experience simmering in the hot seat</li> <li>When to er towards the side of inaction and sit in the discomfort</li> </ul> For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S1:EP04: “You need to leave Facebook. It's killing you.

Vicki Shillington has over 20 years experience as an executive at a Fortune 50 form. She's been a consultant at one of the "Big Five" accounting and consulting firms. She's built a reputation for leading transformation for Fortune 500 companies. She's an expert in positive psychology. And she's known for speaking her truth to high level leaders. Her clients include a $500 billion dollar corporation. And she's regularly called on to consult with start-ups (one of her passions). Her company has created a model to lead businesses through the current economic uncertainty. She shared it with us in 4PC and blew us away with her thinking, her insights and her ideas. So, I asked her if she'd be willing to share these ideas with my whole community. This will support YOU. And it will support YOUR CLIENTS. The model you will learn has 3 phases – Chaos, Acceptance and the New Normal. As a leader, it's essential you identify which stage you're in, which stage your business is in and which stage your team is in. You need to show up differently as a leader, in each stage. You need to make different decisions and take different actions, in each stage. And you must communicate differently with team members who are in another stage to you, otherwise you'll upset them and even lose them. If you're a coach this is an incredible tool for you. And it's an excellent tool to guide and support your clients. Love. Rich PS. After you've listened to this episode, get in touch. Let me know your single biggest insight – and how you'll apply it. https://richlitvin.com/contact/ For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/ Read my Playbook for coaching in Challenging Times. I wrote it for you. You were born for this moment. And we've got your back. http://richlitvin.com/playbook Join Serve, Lead, Serve – my pop-up Facebook group to support coaches, at this moment in time. I'm there most days, coaching, teaching and supporting our community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/211350630184649/

Vicki Shillington has over 20 years experience as an executive at a Fortune 50 form. She's been a consultant at one of the "Big Five" accounting and consulting firms. She's built a reputation for leading transformation for Fortune 500 companies. She's an expert in positive psychology. And she's known for speaking her truth to high level leaders. Her clients include a $500 billion dollar corporation. And she's regularly called on to consult with start-ups (one of her passions). Her company has created a model to lead businesses through the current economic uncertainty. She shared it with us in 4PC and blew us away with her thinking, her insights and her ideas. So, I asked her if she'd be willing to share these ideas with my whole community. This will support YOU. And it will support YOUR CLIENTS. The model you will learn has 3 phases – Chaos, Acceptance and the New Normal. As a leader, it's essential you identify which stage you're in, which stage your business is in and which stage your team is in. You need to show up differently as a leader, in each stage. You need to make different decisions and take different actions, in each stage. And you must communicate differently with team members who are in another stage to you, otherwise you'll upset them and even lose them. If you're a coach this is an incredible tool for you. And it's an excellent tool to guide and support your clients. Love. Rich PS. After you've listened to this episode, get in touch. Let me know your single biggest insight – and how you'll apply it. <a href="https://richlitvin.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/contact/</a> For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a> Read my Playbook for coaching in Challenging Times. I wrote it for you. You were born for this moment. And we've got your back. <a href="http://richlitvin.com/playbook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://richlitvin.com/playbook</a> Join Serve, Lead, Serve – my pop-up Facebook group to support coaches, at this moment in time. I'm there most days, coaching, teaching and supporting our community. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/211350630184649/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/211350630184649/</a>

Bonus: Leading Businesses Through Uncertainty

Coaching powerful people is interesting… because when they have an insight, there's nothing more you need to do. You don't need to help them create a 27 step action plan or to hold them accountable. They are good to go. Matt is a powerful leader who knows how to support others, in challenging circumstances. I coach him and – within 10 minutes – he has an insight that gets him so clear, he's good to go… After you've listened to this episode, get in touch. Let me know your single biggest insight – and how you'll apply it. https://richlitvin.com/contact/ Read my Playbook for coaching in Challenging Times. I wrote it for you. You were born for this moment. And we've got your back. http://richlitvin.com/playbook Join Serve, Lead, Serve – my pop-up Facebook group to support coaches, at this moment in time. I'm there most days, coaching, teaching and supporting our community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/211350630184649/ Love. Rich -- For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

Coaching powerful people is interesting… because when they have an insight, there's nothing more you need to do. You don't need to help them create a 27 step action plan or to hold them accountable. They are good to go. Matt is a powerful leader who knows how to support others, in challenging circumstances. I coach him and – within 10 minutes – he has an insight that gets him so clear, he's good to go… After you've listened to this episode, get in touch. Let me know your single biggest insight – and how you'll apply it. <a href="https://richlitvin.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/contact/</a> Read my Playbook for coaching in Challenging Times. I wrote it for you. You were born for this moment. And we've got your back. <a href="http://richlitvin.com/playbook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://richlitvin.com/playbook</a> Join Serve, Lead, Serve – my pop-up Facebook group to support coaches, at this moment in time. I'm there most days, coaching, teaching and supporting our community. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/211350630184649/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/211350630184649/</a> Love. Rich -- For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S5:EP05: "I Was Born For This..."

Building a coaching business or a community is like pushing a car, at first, the inertia makes it a really slow process, but eventually, the momentum will kick in. That’s right where Rich’s guest today, Richard, is sitting with his business. Richard is a consultant and a coach who has worked in tech for 20 years. He works with fast-moving business leaders who love complexity. Richard questions where he is supposed to find interesting people that he will love to work with. Rich is able to inform Richard of the truth, that he can go find the communities that they hang out in or he can create those communities himself!   In today’s episode:  Creating communities slowly in order to build momentum Deciding whether or not you’re in it for the long-haul Pushing through the nos to get to the yes Setting up your business to adhere to your strengths and weaknesses Defining what people you are actually looking for Finding where your ideal clients and past clients spend their time Avoiding overwhelm when planning out your mission    Links to resources:  The Prosperous Coach   For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

Building a coaching business or a community is like pushing a car, at first, the inertia makes it a really slow process, but eventually, the momentum will kick in. That’s right where Rich’s guest today, Richard, is sitting with his business. Richard is a consultant and a coach who has worked in tech for 20 years. He works with fast-moving business leaders who love complexity. Richard questions where he is supposed to find interesting people that he will love to work with. Rich is able to inform Richard of the truth, that he can go find the communities that they hang out in or he can create those communities himself! In today’s episode: <ul> <li>Creating communities slowly in order to build momentum</li> <li>Deciding whether or not you’re in it for the long-haul</li> <li>Pushing through the nos to get to the yes</li> <li>Setting up your business to adhere to your strengths and weaknesses</li> <li>Defining what people you are actually looking for</li> <li>Finding where your ideal clients and past clients spend their time</li> <li>Avoiding overwhelm when planning out your mission</li> </ul> Links to resources: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Prosperous-Coach-Increase-Income-Clients-ebook/dp/B00CLLACTA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Prosperous Coach</a> For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S3:EP05: "Where do I find interesting people?"

Most of the time what we're afraid of is what we imagine other people will think. The funny thing is, that is the last thing we should worry about. There’s only one person that you have to live with for the rest of your life, and that’s yourself. Do not let the fear of what others think of you stop you from living before you die. More importantly, if we can learn to ignore ourselves, we can do anything we want. In this podcast, Rich tells a short story by Dave Trott to set the scene for Season Two of 1 Insight.  In today’s episode:  The Jane Juska story What stops us from being more daring Learning to ignore ourselves    List of resources:  A Round Heeled Woman  Predatory Thinking   For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

Most of the time what we're afraid of is what we imagine other people will think. The funny thing is, that is the last thing we should worry about. There’s only one person that you have to live with for the rest of your life, and that’s yourself. Do not let the fear of what others think of you stop you from living before you die. More importantly, if we can learn to ignore ourselves, we can do anything we want. In this podcast, Rich tells a short story by Dave Trott to set the scene for Season Two of 1 Insight. In today’s episode: <ul> <li>The Jane Juska story</li> <li>What stops us from being more daring</li> <li>Learning to ignore ourselves</li> </ul> List of resources: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Round-Heeled-Woman-Late-Life-Adventures-Romance/dp/0812967879" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> A Round Heeled Woman</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Predatory-Thinking-Dave-Trott/dp/1447285344" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Predatory Thinking</a> For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S1:EP10: "Stop Asking Permission"

What do you do? We get asked this question all the time. It’s an overwhelming question, but there are very powerful ways to answer. People want to put a label on who you are. You don’t have to play their game. The important thing to remember as a coach is that coaching is a tool, not a title. Use coaching as a part of your answer, but do not identify as a coach!   In today’s episode:  Answering the question that you wish you had been asked Using stories to make others curious and interested The dark truth about leadership and success Creating a filter when you answer that question    For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

What do you do? We get asked this question all the time. It’s an overwhelming question, but there are very powerful ways to answer. People want to put a label on who you are. You don’t have to play their game. The important thing to remember as a coach is that coaching is a tool, not a title. Use coaching as a part of your answer, but do not identify as a coach! In today’s episode: <ul> <li>Answering the question that you wish you had been asked</li> <li>Using stories to make others curious and interested</li> <li>The dark truth about leadership and success</li> <li>Creating a filter when you answer that question</li> </ul> For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S2:EP08: "What Do You Do?"

I begin every coaching session with two secret beliefs:  You are far more powerful than you know. Especially if you've already accomplished things that impress most people. Tears are a release of emotion. And if I can create a safe enough space, my clients will cry when they share things with me they never shared with another living soul.   I begin this coaching session with one of my favorite coaching questions: “What would make this an extraordinary conversation?” Kristen's reply was intellectually engaging but I couldn't feel her. So, I know we need to dive deep... Like all my clients, Kristen is a top performer with a track record of success. She’s a retired television executive who founded a non-profit that has brought clean water to over 100,000 people in developing countries. And as I dive in, Kristen shares things with me that she’s never shared before. In fact, she’s moved to tears. She leaves the conversation with an insight that will make a massive impact in her life and in the lives of her clients. As you listen to the conversation, pay attention to two things:  The moments of insight on my client's side.  The moments on my side where I choose when to dive deep. What do you notice about what I see, hear or feel that give me clues in which direction to go?  Please share your insights with me. And let me know where you are more powerful than you know...   Links to resources:  The Prosperous Coach  For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

I begin every coaching session with two secret beliefs: <ol> <li>You are far more powerful than you know. Especially if you've already accomplished things that impress most people.</li> <li>Tears are a release of emotion. And if I can create a safe enough space, my clients will cry when they share things with me they never shared with another living soul. </li> </ol> I begin this coaching session with one of my favorite coaching questions: “What would make this an extraordinary conversation?” Kristen's reply was intellectually engaging but I couldn't feel her. So, I know we need to dive deep... Like all my clients, Kristen is a top performer with a track record of success. She’s a retired television executive who founded a non-profit that has brought clean water to over 100,000 people in developing countries. And as I dive in, Kristen shares things with me that she’s never shared before. In fact, she’s moved to tears. She leaves the conversation with an insight that will make a massive impact in her life and in the lives of her clients. As you listen to the conversation, pay attention to two things: <ol> <li>The moments of insight on my client's side. </li> <li>The moments on my side where I choose when to dive deep. What do you notice about what I see, hear or feel that give me clues in which direction to go?</li> </ol> Please share your insights with me. And let me know where you are more powerful than you know... Links to resources: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Prosperous-Coach-Increase-Income-Clients-ebook/dp/B00CLLACTA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Prosperous Coach</a> For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S3:EP08: "Do you make your clients cry?"

Sometimes in the business world, less is more. You can’t possibly expect to be great at a million different things, so trying too much at once can result in failure. Remember, money can be the most creative expression of your creativity. Failure is inevitable and needs to happen in order to learn. Don’t be afraid to fail. Rich’s guests today are dealing with their own personal struggles as they transition into the coaching world.  Sarah got her Ph.D. in archaeology only to make the move to Portugal, meet the love of her life, and launch a coaching business, which is now oversubscribed. For some reason, she has forgotten just how brilliant she actually is. Tony served as a financial leader for a billion-dollar corporation before building his own financial consulting business. He is struggling to figure out how to bring his genius to his own business. Monica became a manager in the corporate world at 28 years old. For more than 13 years, she was a successful leader in an Austrian bank, yet she is being held back by her fear of failure. Each one will experience their own insight and realize how powerful they really are.   In today’s episode:  Imposter syndrome and the fraud paradox Believing everything positive that anyone ever says about you Looking to make an impact on your clients’ lives every day Focusing on putting stuff out into the world to see where there is interest Using money as the greatest expression of your creativity Treating yourself as a client in order to change your world Remembering to create for yourself what you do for your customers Giving credit to past failures as stepping stones to where you are now Knowing that is okay to fail Why we as humans are very poor at estimating time Falling into the trap of thinking that you have to set goals Gentle reflection in the time between conversations    Links to resources:  Essentialism   For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

Sometimes in the business world, less is more. You can’t possibly expect to be great at a million different things, so trying too much at once can result in failure. Remember, money can be the most creative expression of your creativity. Failure is inevitable and needs to happen in order to learn. Don’t be afraid to fail. Rich’s guests today are dealing with their own personal struggles as they transition into the coaching world.  Sarah got her Ph.D. in archaeology only to make the move to Portugal, meet the love of her life, and launch a coaching business, which is now oversubscribed. For some reason, she has forgotten just how brilliant she actually is. Tony served as a financial leader for a billion-dollar corporation before building his own financial consulting business. He is struggling to figure out how to bring his genius to his own business. Monica became a manager in the corporate world at 28 years old. For more than 13 years, she was a successful leader in an Austrian bank, yet she is being held back by her fear of failure. Each one will experience their own insight and realize how powerful they really are. In today’s episode: <ul> <li>Imposter syndrome and the fraud paradox</li> <li>Believing everything positive that anyone ever says about you</li> <li>Looking to make an impact on your clients’ lives every day</li> <li>Focusing on putting stuff out into the world to see where there is interest</li> <li>Using money as the greatest expression of your creativity</li> <li>Treating yourself as a client in order to change your world</li> <li>Remembering to create for yourself what you do for your customers</li> <li>Giving credit to past failures as stepping stones to where you are now</li> <li>Knowing that is okay to fail</li> <li>Why we as humans are very poor at estimating time</li> <li>Falling into the trap of thinking that you have to set goals</li> <li>Gentle reflection in the time between conversations</li> </ul> Links to resources: <a href="https://www.amazon.in/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Essentialism</a> For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S2:EP04: "What if I fail?"

Successful leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and successful coaches are often running on empty and they can’t see it. Rich is able to help his guest today, Ngan, realize that she is burnt out and discover what she really needs. Ngan has been a successful business owner for many years and she’s transitioning into being a coach but doesn’t seem to know that she is burnt out. In this short conversation, Ngan has an insight that allows her to face the guilt and fear of slowing down.   In today’s episode:  What Ngan desires on the other side of her coaching transition Shifting the mindset of the Vietnamese community Creating space for yourself and others to recover and dream big Dealing with the guilt that comes with slowing down That moment when you need to stop working so hard in order to accomplish more Negative effects of burning out    Links to resources:  The Prosperous Coach For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

Successful leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and successful coaches are often running on empty and they can’t see it. Rich is able to help his guest today, Ngan, realize that she is burnt out and discover what she really needs. Ngan has been a successful business owner for many years and she’s transitioning into being a coach but doesn’t seem to know that she is burnt out. In this short conversation, Ngan has an insight that allows her to face the guilt and fear of slowing down. In today’s episode: <ul> <li>What Ngan desires on the other side of her coaching transition</li> <li>Shifting the mindset of the Vietnamese community</li> <li>Creating space for yourself and others to recover and dream big</li> <li>Dealing with the guilt that comes with slowing down</li> <li>That moment when you need to stop working so hard in order to accomplish more</li> <li>Negative effects of burning out</li> </ul> Links to resources: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Prosperous-Coach-Increase-Income-Clients-ebook/dp/B00CLLACTA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Prosperous Coach</a> For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S3:EP01: "On the other side of burn out"

Success is great, sometimes even addictive. It sounds like a good problem to have, but that’s not really the case. Rich’s guest today, Eric, is feeling the effects of that addiction. After reading The Prosperous Coach, Eric took off before he even began working with Rich. He is seemingly living the coach’s dream, having a coaching business with 10 clients at $100k per year. Except, sometimes success hurts. He has all sorts of unique challenges because of the way he set his business up. Instead of helping Eric to reach his goal of doubling his revenue to $2M next year, Rich decides to give him a much bigger challenge that totally shifts the way Eric thinks moving forward. Remember, slow down to speed up, because a goal is a place to come from, not a place to get to.   In today’s episode:  The only addiction in the western world that we praise Bonding by sharing your pain with others Putting a rider on the end of your goals Coaching that we love vs. the business of coaching Creating an investment vision to establish long-term power How to look at goals as a place to come from Getting potential clients back into that feeling of power before the proposal Taking your business growth one conversation at a time Identifying your big rocks and putting them on the calendar first Giving yourself some upper limits around time in particular    Links to resources:  The Prosperous Coach   For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

Success is great, sometimes even addictive. It sounds like a good problem to have, but that’s not really the case. Rich’s guest today, Eric, is feeling the effects of that addiction. After reading The Prosperous Coach, Eric took off before he even began working with Rich. He is seemingly living the coach’s dream, having a coaching business with 10 clients at $100k per year. Except, sometimes success hurts. He has all sorts of unique challenges because of the way he set his business up. Instead of helping Eric to reach his goal of doubling his revenue to $2M next year, Rich decides to give him a much bigger challenge that totally shifts the way Eric thinks moving forward. Remember, slow down to speed up, because a goal is a place to come from, not a place to get to. In today’s episode: <ul> <li>The only addiction in the western world that we praise</li> <li>Bonding by sharing your pain with others</li> <li>Putting a rider on the end of your goals</li> <li>Coaching that we love vs. the business of coaching</li> <li>Creating an investment vision to establish long-term power</li> <li>How to look at goals as a place to come from</li> <li>Getting potential clients back into that feeling of power before the proposal</li> <li>Taking your business growth one conversation at a time</li> <li>Identifying your big rocks and putting them on the calendar first</li> <li>Giving yourself some upper limits around time in particular</li> </ul> Links to resources: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Prosperous-Coach-Increase-Income-Clients-ebook/dp/B00CLLACTA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Prosperous Coach</a> For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S3:EP04: "10 X $100K clients!"

Fear is often a mask for desire. When Rich hears that, he looks past the fear and tries to uncover the desire behind the mask. Rich was able to remove this mask with his guest today, Niki Parker. Niki works for the International Red Cross. She set up a coaching program for the World Economic Forum and created an online digital campaign that generated millions of dollars and raised awareness of the environment. Niki tried to sell her limitations and fear to Rich but he wasn’t buying it. Through 1 insight she is able to see that what she thinks is fear is, in fact, the energy she has for her greatest desires. She realizes that she is so busy that she hasn’t sat down to create her specific intentions to focus that energy Intention is powerful.   In today’s episode:  Having “fear” of the next step Breaking down sexy work vs. cash projects The 4 steps to creating clients with a very simple framework Connecting with and inviting people into a conversation Giving people an experience with coaching Performing the juggling act between dreams and reality Balancing out the ups and downs that come with business Why coaches would benefit from doubling their fees Importance of setting your intentions Knowing that a goal is truly impossible Putting yourself into a community of successful and driven people    For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

Fear is often a mask for desire. When Rich hears that, he looks past the fear and tries to uncover the desire behind the mask. Rich was able to remove this mask with his guest today, Niki Parker. Niki works for the International Red Cross. She set up a coaching program for the World Economic Forum and created an online digital campaign that generated millions of dollars and raised awareness of the environment. Niki tried to sell her limitations and fear to Rich but he wasn’t buying it. Through 1 insight she is able to see that what she thinks is fear is, in fact, the energy she has for her greatest desires. She realizes that she is so busy that she hasn’t sat down to create her specific intentions to focus that energy Intention is powerful. In today’s episode: <ul> <li>Having “fear” of the next step</li> <li>Breaking down sexy work vs. cash projects</li> <li>The 4 steps to creating clients with a very simple framework</li> <li>Connecting with and inviting people into a conversation</li> <li>Giving people an experience with coaching</li> <li>Performing the juggling act between dreams and reality</li> <li>Balancing out the ups and downs that come with business</li> <li>Why coaches would benefit from doubling their fees</li> <li>Importance of setting your intentions</li> <li>Knowing that a goal is truly impossible</li> <li>Putting yourself into a community of successful and driven people</li> </ul> For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S1:EP07: “Fear is a mask for desire..."

Rich loves his job because he gets paid to dig around in people’s minds. More specifically, he helps people change their view and path in life by guiding them to shift their mindset. Rich has the pleasure of helping two people, Matt and Cathy, to shift their mindsets. Matt is a former VP at a major sports league who he has created multi-million dollar deals. He is looking for value in his time and to find belief in himself. Cathy is a former head of digital marketing during a 14-year, 6-figure salary career in the corporate world, a cancer survivor, and an all-around giver. Being the giver that she is, asking for that monetary value for her coaching services has become a personal struggle for her. Rich is able to shed some light on their greatest competition, the status quo, so that they experience their own moments of insight. These insights will undoubtedly change the futures of their coaching businesses.   In today’s episode:  Matt’s desired aspects for his future coaching business Expressing the value of your time to your clients Making up stuff about numbers in your own head Coming from a place of compassion and sharing in coaching Giving, taking, and matching in life Selling clients on the experience of coaching Spending too much money to learn about coaching instead of the business of coaching Why they are not saying yes Competing with the status quo Asking powerful questions in order to vet clients Committing to staying in your own zone of genius    List of resources:  Give and Take Here's a powerful article on the difference between coaches who succeed vs coaches who struggle:  https://richlitvin.com/successful-coach-or-struggling-coach/   For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

Rich loves his job because he gets paid to dig around in people’s minds. More specifically, he helps people change their view and path in life by guiding them to shift their mindset. Rich has the pleasure of helping two people, Matt and Cathy, to shift their mindsets. Matt is a former VP at a major sports league who he has created multi-million dollar deals. He is looking for value in his time and to find belief in himself. Cathy is a former head of digital marketing during a 14-year, 6-figure salary career in the corporate world, a cancer survivor, and an all-around giver. Being the giver that she is, asking for that monetary value for her coaching services has become a personal struggle for her. Rich is able to shed some light on their greatest competition, the status quo, so that they experience their own moments of insight. These insights will undoubtedly change the futures of their coaching businesses. In today’s episode: <ul> <li>Matt’s desired aspects for his future coaching business</li> <li>Expressing the value of your time to your clients</li> <li>Making up stuff about numbers in your own head</li> <li>Coming from a place of compassion and sharing in coaching</li> <li>Giving, taking, and matching in life</li> <li>Selling clients on the experience of coaching</li> <li>Spending too much money to learn about coaching instead of the business of coaching</li> <li>Why they are not saying yes</li> <li>Competing with the status quo</li> <li>Asking powerful questions in order to vet clients</li> <li>Committing to staying in your own zone of genius</li> </ul> List of resources: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Give and Take</a> Here's a powerful article on the difference between coaches who succeed vs coaches who struggle: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/successful-coach-or-struggling-coach/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://richlitvin.com/successful-coach-or-struggling-coach/</a> For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S2:EP01: "The Power of The Status Quo"

There’s no secret that making the switch to an entrepreneurial coaching career comes with a great amount of risk. The inevitable drop in the bank account will undoubtedly dampen a coach’s spirit, but to be successful in this game, one cannot measure their progress based on the amount in their bank account. Insight is just the first step on the way to creating your dream life. All of Rich’s clients today are making an uncertain and long transition into a coaching career in search of that dream life. Deborah was the COO for one of the largest local non-profits in the US where she consistently built top-performing teams. As the Chief of Staff to a VP at Google, Eric has helped grow their business past $100 billion. Angela just quit her 6-figure consulting business in search of a change. Each of them has a powerful insight moment when they get very still. The sound of insight is often silence...  In today’s episode:  Measuring success based on something other than the bank account Blessings that come with being fired Reasons that every part of your body is screaming, “This isn’t safe!” Looking inside for the real answers Differences between a motivational coach and a transformational coach Questioning where your apathy comes from Knowing when you don’t need a client and can breathe Implementing a temporary ban and what benefits come with that Recognizing the opportunities around you all the time    For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

There’s no secret that making the switch to an entrepreneurial coaching career comes with a great amount of risk. The inevitable drop in the bank account will undoubtedly dampen a coach’s spirit, but to be successful in this game, one cannot measure their progress based on the amount in their bank account. Insight is just the first step on the way to creating your dream life. All of Rich’s clients today are making an uncertain and long transition into a coaching career in search of that dream life. Deborah was the COO for one of the largest local non-profits in the US where she consistently built top-performing teams. As the Chief of Staff to a VP at Google, Eric has helped grow their business past $100 billion. Angela just quit her 6-figure consulting business in search of a change. Each of them has a powerful insight moment when they get very still. The sound of insight is often silence... In today’s episode: <ul> <li>Measuring success based on something other than the bank account</li> <li>Blessings that come with being fired</li> <li>Reasons that every part of your body is screaming, “This isn’t safe!”</li> <li>Looking inside for the real answers</li> <li>Differences between a motivational coach and a transformational coach</li> <li>Questioning where your apathy comes from</li> <li>Knowing when you don’t need a client and can breathe</li> <li>Implementing a temporary ban and what benefits come with that</li> <li>Recognizing the opportunities around you all the time</li> </ul> For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S2:EP03: "The Power of A Man Ban..."

There are thousands of books out there on how to be successful, but the problem is that once you win the race, there’s a tendency to still feel empty on the inside. Once you have reached that pinnacle as a top performer, acknowledgment starts to make you feel lazy. What you don’t realize is that you are so in the zone that this work is effortless for you. Your goal should be to feel lazier as your career goes on. Rich’s guests today, Kacey and Briony, are struggling with these fears. Kacey worked for a decade as a professional opera singer and actor across the globe. Now she is a high-level executive coach, with clients at Google, top TV networks, and on Broadway. Briony was a lawyer who appeared to have it all but on the inside, she felt empty. Leaving all that behind, she went on a journey of personal growth before setting up a coaching business to support high achievers – and those on their way. Remember, this whole rat race is meant to be hard. So when you do something great it’s okay to let yourself win!   In today’s episode:  Feeling like you’re not fully committed even with great success Experiencing the feeling of laziness when receiving acknowledgment Letting yourself be happy without guilt when experiencing success Where our instinct to look out for danger comes from Knowing that the journey is meant to be hard Allowing life to get better and better every day Being at peace with the way that you do things Hearing yourself through all of the noise on social media Beautiful aspects of creating word-of-mouth businesses    Links to resources:  The Big Leap   For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

There are thousands of books out there on how to be successful, but the problem is that once you win the race, there’s a tendency to still feel empty on the inside. Once you have reached that pinnacle as a top performer, acknowledgment starts to make you feel lazy. What you don’t realize is that you are so in the zone that this work is effortless for you. Your goal should be to feel lazier as your career goes on. Rich’s guests today, Kacey and Briony, are struggling with these fears. Kacey worked for a decade as a professional opera singer and actor across the globe. Now she is a high-level executive coach, with clients at Google, top TV networks, and on Broadway. Briony was a lawyer who appeared to have it all but on the inside, she felt empty. Leaving all that behind, she went on a journey of personal growth before setting up a coaching business to support high achievers – and those on their way. Remember, this whole rat race is meant to be hard. So when you do something great it’s okay to let yourself win! In today’s episode: <ul> <li>Feeling like you’re not fully committed even with great success</li> <li>Experiencing the feeling of laziness when receiving acknowledgment</li> <li>Letting yourself be happy without guilt when experiencing success</li> <li>Where our instinct to look out for danger comes from</li> <li>Knowing that the journey is meant to be hard</li> <li>Allowing life to get better and better every day</li> <li>Being at peace with the way that you do things</li> <li>Hearing yourself through all of the noise on social media</li> <li>Beautiful aspects of creating word-of-mouth businesses</li> </ul> Links to resources: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Big Leap</a> For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S2:EP05: "It's meant to be hard"

It’s not what you’re doing; it’s who you’re being when you’re doing that. There’s only one way to do it, whatever “it” is, and that’s your way. Every single one of us is a unique human being who has our own way that we can be successful in our own right, and we can do it that way better than anyone else. It’s hard to realize this because of all of the self-limiting beliefs that are rooted in pressures from social media. Rich’s clients today, Rene and Dan, are having a hard time creating their path in a way that’s genuine to their own person.   Rene took a brave step when she decided to become a professional coach just 2 years before she was set to retire from a 28-year successful corporate career. She came seeking permission to pursue her own path. Dan spent most of his career rehabilitating some of the most dangerous and violent criminal offenders in the world before he became a coach. He was searching for the reason why he was not doing what was most important to him. Rich is able to mess with their thinking to the point that they experience their insights in heavy silence.   In today’s episode:  Getting caught up in other people’s highlight reels Building a business one relationship at a time Allowing yourself to be moved so that you can move other people Applying the 80/20 rule to your clients and business Where most addictions and fears really come from Being selfish with what we truly have to offer to the world What it’s like walking around with self-esteem issues Making your “avoid at all costs” lists    For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

It’s not what you’re doing; it’s who you’re being when you’re doing that. There’s only one way to do it, whatever “it” is, and that’s your way. Every single one of us is a unique human being who has our own way that we can be successful in our own right, and we can do it that way better than anyone else. It’s hard to realize this because of all of the self-limiting beliefs that are rooted in pressures from social media. Rich’s clients today, Rene and Dan, are having a hard time creating their path in a way that’s genuine to their own person. Rene took a brave step when she decided to become a professional coach just 2 years before she was set to retire from a 28-year successful corporate career. She came seeking permission to pursue her own path. Dan spent most of his career rehabilitating some of the most dangerous and violent criminal offenders in the world before he became a coach. He was searching for the reason why he was not doing what was most important to him. Rich is able to mess with their thinking to the point that they experience their insights in heavy silence. In today’s episode: <ul> <li>Getting caught up in other people’s highlight reels</li> <li>Building a business one relationship at a time</li> <li>Allowing yourself to be moved so that you can move other people</li> <li>Applying the 80/20 rule to your clients and business</li> <li>Where most addictions and fears really come from</li> <li>Being selfish with what we truly have to offer to the world</li> <li>What it’s like walking around with self-esteem issues</li> <li>Making your “avoid at all costs” lists</li> </ul> For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S3:EP06: "You selfish bastard..."

Ashley had a 20 year career in marketing. She worked with large organizations such as the NBA and Amazon. Great marketers are great story tellers. But our own story is so close to us that it's really hard to see. Until today, Ashley had never seen the gifts in her struggles. I draw out her story to leave her with a really powerful way to tell the world who she is and what she does. -- For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

Ashley had a 20 year career in marketing. She worked with large organizations such as the NBA and Amazon. Great marketers are great story tellers. But our own story is so close to us that it's really hard to see. Until today, Ashley had never seen the gifts in her struggles. I draw out her story to leave her with a really powerful way to tell the world who she is and what she does. -- For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S4:EP04: "The gifts in your struggles..."

Corrine is an extremely successful entrepreneur. But it doesn't matter how successful you are, you can't see your own gifts. I help Corrine see the impact she had had in her career and she is literally moved to silence. All she can say is "wow." There is such power being able to draw out your clients' stories... -- For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

Corrine is an extremely successful entrepreneur. But it doesn't matter how successful you are, you can't see your own gifts. I help Corrine see the impact she had had in her career and she is literally moved to silence. All she can say is "wow." There is such power being able to draw out your clients' stories... -- For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S4:EP01: "A story that makes you say, Wow!"

This episode is called Serve, Serve, Serve because that's how we will come through these trying times... 500 people from my community joined me live on a Zoom call, called Leading in Challenging Times. We recorded it and now you can join me as I share the best principles I've learned from over 2 decades of leadership, sometimes in very trying circumstances. You'll hear me teach 14 concepts to support you to lead (yourself AND your clients): 1. The importance of check engine lights… 2. How to be your own best client… 3. Helpers high – how it works and how it can help you… 4. The power of love – how to build trust and show compassion… 5. Setting your compass – values-based leadership… 6. Leading by receiving… 7. The importance of ritual… 8. Stumbling on happiness… 9. WWRD? 10. You've been here before… 11. A power greater than yourself… 12. Building your support team… 13. The power of long-term thinking… 14. Focus on your clients‘ clients… Please message me at hello@richlitvin.com to tell me your biggest insight – and how you will apply it. And please share this episode with a friend. Much love. Rich -- For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

This episode is called Serve, Serve, Serve because that's how we will come through these trying times... 500 people from my community joined me live on a Zoom call, called Leading in Challenging Times. We recorded it and now you can join me as I share the best principles I've learned from over 2 decades of leadership, sometimes in very trying circumstances. You'll hear me teach 14 concepts to support you to lead (yourself AND your clients): 1. The importance of check engine lights… 2. How to be your own best client… 3. Helpers high – how it works and how it can help you… 4. The power of love – how to build trust and show compassion… 5. Setting your compass – values-based leadership… 6. Leading by receiving… 7. The importance of ritual… 8. Stumbling on happiness… 9. WWRD? 10. You've been here before… 11. A power greater than yourself… 12. Building your support team… 13. The power of long-term thinking… 14. Focus on your clients‘ clients… Please message me at hello@richlitvin.com to tell me your biggest insight – and how you will apply it. And please share this episode with a friend. Much love. Rich -- For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S4:EP03: Serve, Serve, Serve

Coaching is about more than having a coaching business. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching, it was called leadership. Rich’s guest today, Shelley Paxton, has spent her entire career as a leader. Shelley is the former Chief Marketing Officer for Harley Davidson, one of the most iconic brands on the planet. Her book is going to be published in January by Simon and Schuster, a mainstream publisher. She is wondering how she can craft the funnel for her business. However, Rich doesn’t like the word funnel, especially for a rebel like Shelley. So, he helps her to create a rebellious program by putting a thousand-dollar cheeseburger on her menu. Don’t know what that means? Well, Rich is going to tell you all about it! If you are crafting out a business and want to know what to put out as opportunities for people to work with you then this is really fun!   In today’s episode:  What it means to be Chief Soul Officer of your own life Creating a way for people to work with you even when your bucket is full Importance of blocking off time for yourself Separating from what society says you are supposed to do Having a thousand-dollar cheeseburger on your menu Why you shouldn’t be nervous about pricing when it is high Reminding yourself that people will pay for what they will pay for How limitation creates real value The difference in strength between present-day self vs. future self Recognizing your own zone of genius Distinguishing between work that will drain us and energize us    Links to resources:  The Prosperous Coach  For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: https://richlitvin.com/

Coaching is about more than having a coaching business. For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching, it was called leadership. Rich’s guest today, Shelley Paxton, has spent her entire career as a leader. Shelley is the former Chief Marketing Officer for Harley Davidson, one of the most iconic brands on the planet. Her book is going to be published in January by Simon and Schuster, a mainstream publisher. She is wondering how she can craft the funnel for her business. However, Rich doesn’t like the word funnel, especially for a rebel like Shelley. So, he helps her to create a rebellious program by putting a thousand-dollar cheeseburger on her menu. Don’t know what that means? Well, Rich is going to tell you all about it! If you are crafting out a business and want to know what to put out as opportunities for people to work with you then this is really fun! In today’s episode: <ul> <li>What it means to be Chief Soul Officer of your own life</li> <li>Creating a way for people to work with you even when your bucket is full</li> <li>Importance of blocking off time for yourself</li> <li>Separating from what society says you are supposed to do</li> <li>Having a thousand-dollar cheeseburger on your menu</li> <li>Why you shouldn’t be nervous about pricing when it is high</li> <li>Reminding yourself that people will pay for what they will pay for</li> <li>How limitation creates real value</li> <li>The difference in strength between present-day self vs. future self</li> <li>Recognizing your own zone of genius</li> <li>Distinguishing between work that will drain us and energize us</li> </ul> Links to resources: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Prosperous-Coach-Increase-Income-Clients-ebook/dp/B00CLLACTA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Prosperous Coach</a> For most of human history, it wasn’t called coaching. It was called leadership. If you’d like to learn more about our community of extraordinary top performers, go to: <a href="https://richlitvin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://richlitvin.com/</a>

S3:EP06: "A thousand dollar cheeseburger"

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