What if the most powerful thing a coach can do… is stay coachable?

In this rich and energizing conversation, J!ll Young sits down with the Godfather of coaching, Steve Chandler to explore what happens when coaching moves from something we know into something we live. Together, they unpack why humor is far more than a personality trait; it’s the doorway to presence, truth, and transformation.

Steve shares why showing up “empty” is essential for real connection, how fear often signals an edge worth leaning into, and why the right distinctions can instantly simplify even the most complex human behavior. This episode is an invitation to step out of reaction and into creation, to notice what’s underneath the understanding, and to remember that coaching magic lives in presence—not performance.

And perhaps most importantly, Steve reminds us: great coaches are always being coached. If you’ve ever felt the tension between knowing coaching and truly living it, this episode will meet you right there!

Meet Steve!

Drawing on Steve’s more than 20 years of working with professionals to dramatically improve their success, the “MindShift” he offers frees people from unnecessary pessimism and puts them back in touch with the source of their enthusiasm for work and life.

Although Steve Chandler graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Creative Writing and Political Science, and spent four years in the military studying language and psychological warfare; he credits his own life experiences with failure as the most valuable tools for helping others. Steve’s audiences are inspired by stories of his “low points” – it gives them hope, because they realize that they are not nearly as bad off as he was – they figure if Steve can transform his life, so can they!

Steve Chandler is now the author of 30 books that have been translated into over 25 languages. His personal success coaching, public speaking and business consulting have been used by CEOs, top professionals, major universities, and over 30 Fortune 500 companies. He has twice won the national Audio of the Year award from King Features Syndicate. A popular guest on TV and radio talk shows, Steve Chandler has recently been called "the most powerful public speaker in America today."

Show Links!

1. Learn more about Steve Chandler
2. Reinventing Yourself by Steve Chandler
3. The Coaching Prosperity School
4. Fearless by Steve Chandler
5. Gartners theory of multiple intelligences
6. Function of optimism audio
7. Byron Katie belief system
8. Steve chandler email subscription

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

What if the thing you’re most afraid of is also a portal to finding your voice?

In this episode of the Coaching Magic podcast, Jill sist down with Deirdre Van Nest for a powerful conversation about fear, storytelling, and what it really takes to step into visibility. Deirdre shares her journey from being deeply afraid of public speaking to becoming a confident, sought-after speaking coach—and along the way, reminds us that fear isn’t a road block. It’s information.

We explore why public speaking feels so vulnerable for so many people, how personal experiences create resonance with an audience, and why storytelling is the bridge between speaker and listener. Deirdre also breaks down the importance of structure—not as something restrictive, but as a container that creates safety, confidence, and flow.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that your story matters, your voice is worth sharing, and with the right support, coaching can help transform fear into clarity, courage, and connection.

Meet Deirdre!

I’ve been an entrepreneur for over two decades. What I love most about being an entrepreneur is helping OTHER entrepreneurs become engaging and inspiring communicators.

Below are two quick videos: The first shares WHY I’m committed to helping All entrepreneurs. The second, shares WHY I have a special place in my heart for entrepreneurs who are financial professionals.

Take a watch please, I think you’ll enjoy them! Plus they’re great examples of powerful WHY stories and how to put them to video.

Video One: https://vimeo.com/1087753237?fl=pl&fe=sh

Video Two: https://vimeo.com/668495149?fl=pl&fe=sh

Show Links!

Learn More About Crazy Good Talks: https://crazygoodtalks.com/

Connect with Deirdre on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvannest/

Learn more about Fearless Living: https://fearlessliving.org/

Common Humanity by Kristin Neff the science of self compassion: https://self-compassion.org/blog/common-humanity-suffering-and-belonging/

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

What if our feelings didn't need to be fixed or solved, but simply needed to be felt?

In this episode of the Coaching Magic podcast, Gabby and I sink into a deeply human conversation about emotional presence, vulnerability, and the value of feeling your feelings as a coach (Major shoutout to our dear friend, Sara B. Stern for giving us the words and space to do this!). We explore what it looks like to clear ourselves out so our clients can fully arrive—and how true transformation happens when we invite feeling instead of rushing to resolution.

We talk about energetic listening, creating safety for emotions to move, and why rereading familiar material can open entirely new doorways when we meet it with fresh presence. This episode is an invitation to trust the now, to honor what’s arising, and to remember that coaching magic lives in connection—not correction.

If you’ve ever felt the pull to do less and be more in your coaching, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.

Meet Gabby!

I work with entrepreneurial leadership teams to help you simplify all of this. To clarify and achieve your vision. To live your best life. My passion is helping entrepreneurs do what you love, with people you love, making a huge difference, while being compensated fairly, with time for all the passions in your life.

I have over 30 years of business and financial leadership experience. Most of it fun and full of learning opportunities! I bring the experience of sitting in your seat, as an entrepreneurial leader, the lessons learned of getting stuck and unstuck, and a solid track record of achieving results.

Show Links

1. Join Coaching Magic: https://www.jillyoung.com/coaching-magic

2. Go through the Tunnel of Slowing Down: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-magic/id1820956653?i=1000717384132

3. Learn more about Sara B. Stern's The Experiment: https://www.sarabstern.com/theexperiment

4. Get an Orca Card deck: https://www.orcamagic.com/

5. Get a Sweet Ass Affirmations deck:https://ragecreate.com/products/the-sweet-ass-affirmations-deck-affirmations-to-motivate-your-creative-maniac-mind

P.S. Remember, you are magic!