The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Unlock powerful coaching insights—one book at a time. 📖🎙️ Listen, learn, and level up your coaching practice!
Episodes
18 episodes
From Compensation to Confidence: Building Strong Ground as a Coach
In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken explore Strong Ground by Brené Brown — a powerful invitation to lead and coach from the inside out.Instead of chasing polished performance, Dr. Brown of...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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23:22
The Canary Code: Coaching for Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Belonging
In this episode of the Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken explore The Canary Code by Ludmila Praslova, PhD — a transformative guide on neurodiversity, dignity, and intersectional belonging at work.While written...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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19:13
The Possible Self: Coaching Through Identity Shifts and Sticky Emotions
In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken explore The Possible Self by Maja Djikic — a practical and reflective guide for coaches navigating identity, mindset, and growth. Together, they unpack the challenges of transit...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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21:40
Never Not Working: Coaching Beyond Burnout and Busyness
In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken explore Never Not Working by Melissa Clark — a thought-provoking book that distinguishes between healthy work engagement and workaholism. While both may look s...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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15:31
Coaching A to Z: How Haesun Moon’s Listening Compass Can Transform Client Conversations
In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken explore Coaching A to Z by Haesun Moon—a beautifully structured and story-rich guide that brings coaching to life through powerful language and the lens of sol...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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17:35
The ONE Thing: How Simplicity and Focus Fuel Powerful Coaching
In this episode, we dig into The ONE Thing by Gary Keller—one of those deceptively simple books that sticks with you. Together, we explore how this book can help coaches clarify purpose, reduce noise, and create real momentum in both p...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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15:15
Wellness by Nathan Hill: Coaching Insights from a Big Juicy Summer Read
In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken dive into Wellness by Nathan Hill — a sweeping work of literary fiction and an Oprah Book Club pick from 2023. While it may not be a traditional coaching resou...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:13
The Promise That Changes Everything by Nancy Kline: Listening Without Interruption in Coaching
In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar explore The Promise That Changes Everything by Nancy Kline—a book that dares us to make one powerful commitment: “I won’t interrupt you.” Throu...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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20:32
Yes, And: How Improv Principles Build Confidence and Creativity in Coaching
In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy and Ken explore the transformative power of improv through Yes, And by Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton of The Second City. Blending humor with coaching insight, they disc...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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19:36
Breakthrough Coaching by Marcia Reynolds: Building Presence and Trust in Your Practice
In this episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar dive into Breakthrough Coaching by Marcia Reynolds—a must-read for coaches striving to deepen their presence, build trust, and grow professiona...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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22:40
Coaching Presence and Power: What James by Percival Everett Reveals
In this episode of The Coaching Book Club, Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar explore James by Percival Everett and its profound lessons for coaches on identity, safety, and performance.Through the lens of this award-winni...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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21:56
Mastering Coaching Readiness and Client Thinking with Lessons from Cultivating Coachability by Clare Norman
What does it really mean for a client to be “ready” for coaching? And how do we, as coaches, avoid stealing the learning by inserting our own insights?In this episode of the Coaching Book Club Podcast, Christy Stuber and Ken McK...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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21:51
Trust, Truth & Tough Conversations: A Coaching Lens on Legacy by Dr. Uché Blackstock
What does it take to create a truly safe coaching space — one rooted in trust, context, and cultural awareness?In this episode of The Coaching Book Club, hosts Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar unpack Legacy by Dr. Uché B...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:14
Positive Provocation: Robert Biswas-Diener’s Coaching Ideas That Will Challenge Everything You Know
What if the best coaches are the ones still learning? 🤔In this episode of The Coaching Book Club, hosts Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar explore Positive Provocation by Robert Biswas-Diener — a refreshingly bold read tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:35
Your Brain’s Not for Thinking?! Insights from Lisa Feldman Barrett’s ‘Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain
Did you know your brain’s primary job isn’t thinking? 🤯In this episode of The Coaching Book Club, hosts Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar explore Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett — a though...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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20:58
Exploring the Power of Metaphors in Coaching with Lyssa deHart's Light Up
Unlocking Coaching Confidence with Metaphors: Insights from Light UpIn this episode of The Coaching Book Club, hosts Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar explore Light Up: The Science of Coaching with Metap...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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17:08
Mastering Coaching Skills with Lessons from Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
In this episode of The Coaching Book Club, hosts Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar unpack powerful insights from Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, revealing how FBI hostage negotiation tactics can elevate your coaching ski...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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22:07