Coffee House Coaching
Coffee House Coaching is an Executive Coaching podcast where I speak with fellow Executive Coaches about their practice, their process and how they help their clients. I also speak with individuals impacted by coaching and how it has improved their lives. My goal is to shine some light on the wonderful world of Executive Coaching and explain what it is and how it works. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, relax, and enjoy my conversations about Executive Coaching.
Coffee House Coaching
Ep 176 Angela Falcini - Air Force to Internal Coach / Coaching DNA / "Love Actually"
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Season 4
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Episode 176
Question-by-Question Highlights
1) Best coaching advice you’ve gotten
- Don’t be attached to the client’s outcome
- Presence improves when control is removed
- Client commitment matters more than coach frustration
- Missed actions are data, not failure
2) What are you still trying to improve about your coaching?
- Leaning more into somatic awareness
- Asking “where do you feel that?” more often
- Trusting body signals as much as intellect
- Slowing down instead of goal-chasing
3) Most outrageous thing you’ve done, tried, or said in a session
- Told clients they weren’t ready for coaching
- Paused engagements instead of pushing through
- Redirected clients to books instead of sessions
- Prioritized service over revenue (wild, I know)
4) What still makes you squirm or uncomfortable?
- Ignoring internal discomfort
- Not asking the question her gut is screaming
- Leaving insight “on the table”
- Playing it safe instead of pushing edges
5) Advice for someone new to coaching
- Learn multiple coaching models
- Don’t copy other coaches, synthesize them
- Stay a student of coaching forever
- Let formulas guide early, not define forever
6) What have you had to conquer to become a great coach?
- Attachment to doing it “right”
- Fear of losing clients by being honest
- The urge to rescue instead of reflect
- Trusting that readiness can’t be forced
7) How are you using AI in your coaching practice?
- AI note-taking with client opt-in
- Using transcripts to deepen recall
- Exploring tools and exercises with curiosity
- Letting tech support presence, not replace it
8) What have you learned about yourself through coaching?
- Imposter syndrome is universal
- One-on-one depth beats loud rooms
- Curiosity is her superpower
- Being heard changes everything
Fun Stuff Question
- Favorite movies: The Princess Bride (classic), Love Actually (Hugh Grant wins)
- Celebrity look-alikes: Laura Linney, Kirsten Bell (15 pounds ago, allegedly)
- Strong opinions on names, silence, and Italian pronunciation