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The Kristen Boss PodcastMindset Marketing Sales Author: Kristen Boss
The Kristen Boss Podcast is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone navigating major life transitions who want to build something that truly sustains them. Host Kristen Boss, co-founder of Sondera and bestselling author of "Pivot to Purpose," brings you vulnerable, unfiltered conversations about what it really takes to create aligned, sustainable success. After building and walking away from a 20 million business, Kristen has learned that true success isn't just about building businessesit's about building a life that can sustain you through everything. Each episode features solo deep dives where Kristen shares real-time insights on the questions she's sitting with and the challenges she's navigating, plus conversations with authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and everyday people who've figured out how to thrive through major pivots. Whether you're building a company, raising kids, navigating a major transition, or simply trying to figure out what fulfillment actually means, this show explores entrepreneurship that feels aligned and approachable, high performance that impacts all areas of life, and what it truly means to evolve, change, grow, and pivot. This is for anyone ready to stop chasing someone else's version of success and go deeper into what's possible when you lead with intention. New episodes drop weekly, bringing you practical wisdom for living and leading authentically in a world that often demands otherwise. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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243. Coaching Is Not What You Think: The Truth About Real Transformation
Episode 243
Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
In this heartfelt and deeply insightful episode, Kristen introduces listeners to a few of the powerhouse coaches behind Sondera — Chuck, Dan, Karen, and Nina — some of the real MVPs walking clients through life-altering transformation work every single day.These aren’t just any coaches. They’re trauma-informed, certified in many modalities, and deeply aligned with Sondera’s core mission: helping clients step out of a life lived on autopilot and into a life of conscious design. Kristen and the team peel back the curtain on what coaching really looks like, why it's different from therapy or friendship, and how true transformation happens when safety, trust, and the right tools are in place.Whether you're curious about coaching, struggling to break old patterns, or wondering how to finally make real change stick — this episode is your behind-the-scenes look into the soul of Sondera’s approach and the humans guiding it.In This Episode:Meet four of Sondera’s expert coaches and hear their unique coaching philosophiesWhat coaching is not — and why it’s often misunderstoodThe role of adaptive personality types and nervous system responses in personal growthWhy time management issues are often deeper than just “poor planning”The critical difference between reflection vs. ruminationWhat makes the Sondera process radically different (and wildly effective)Client transformation stories that will give you chillsKey Takeaways:Coaching isn’t about “fixing” you — it’s about uncovering the truth of who you already areYour survival patterns aren’t your personality — they’re just habits your nervous system learned to stay safeSustainable change isn’t about willpower — it’s about awareness, safety, and supportMen benefit from coaching just as deeply as women, even if the starting point looks differentYou’re not “bad at follow-through” — you’re likely stuck in a subconscious survival responseChange doesn’t come from shame. It starts with self-compassion.Notable Quotes:“We’re not here to fix people — we help them realize they’re both the problem and the solution.” – Karen“If you’re waiting for your circumstances to get better, you’ll wait your whole life. Coaching helps you get better.” – Kristen“Your adaptive personality is not who you are. It’s just how you learned to stay safe.” – Nina“Leadership coaching isn’t just about work. If you’re wonky at home, you’ll bring that to work — and vice versa.” – Chuck“Coaches aren’t your friends. We’re not here to co-sign your comfort. We’re here to protect the story you’re writing with your life.” – KristenEpisode Timestamps:0:00 – Welcome + why this episode is extra special2:00 – Kristen introduces the vision behind Sondera and its team3:00 – Meet Karen: executive coach on confidence, clarity, and showing up6:45 – Meet Chuck: fighting the “default life” and coaching for design12:30 – Meet Nina: trauma-informed coach bridging mindset and nervous system work18:40 – Meet Dan: military background, leadership coaching, and redefining resilience24:00 – Common misconceptions about coaching (especially for men)33:00 – Why shame never leads to transformation38:00 – Coaching vs. friendship: why your coach won’t tell you what you want to hear44:00 – Why you don’t need to “get your ducks in a row” to start coaching51:00 – The power of assessments, self-awareness, and seeing your growth1:00:00 – Real client transformation stories from each coach1:11:00 – Coaching as your “brain trust” to help you write a better story1:15:00 – Final thoughts + how to explore coaching with SonderaWant to Explore Coaching?If you're tired of repeating...
