In this captivating episode, Kat engages in a heartfelt conversation with Manoj Ramanan Viswanathan, a Leadership Coach and Team Facilitator. They dive deep into the intricacies of building a coaching business, navigating family perceptions, and leveraging personal stories to resonate with clients. Kat and Manoj discuss their vulnerabilities and how they channel these into coaching to create impactful, relatable content.

The episode also explores the psychology behind coaching, the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the need for constant learning. Both Kat and Manoj share their journey, and perspectives on "vulnerable truths," discussing how raw, unfiltered experiences can bring coaches closer to their clients.

In this episode, Kat and Manoj talk about:

• Perceptions of family and friends who often don't understand the coaching career
• The distorted view of success on social media
• Personal challenges as catalysts and how Manoj's imposter syndrome led him to the coaching profession
• The skills of identifying limiting beliefs and behavioral patterns in clients
• Sharing personal failures and vulnerabilities can be a strength in coaching
• Why being relatable can sometimes be more impactful than being an expert
• The importance of not setting yourself up for failure with unrealistic goals
• Celebrating even minor accomplishments can act as a motivator in your career
• The role of emotional intelligence and why understanding your own and others' emotions is crucial in coaching
• The ongoing journey toward self-acceptance and dealing with limiting beliefs
• How coaching can not only change the individual but also positively influence their relationships
• Why sharing both your failures and successes can make your coaching more holistic and impactful

Manoj Ramanan Viswanathan is a Leadership Coach and Team Facilitator. He is passionate about working with leaders across all levels, to let go of self-doubt and overwhelm, and lead with joy and purpose. Having experienced burnout as a high performer, Manoj partners with executives and leaders to help create people-first cultures where psychological safety and transparency are the norm. He has worked with 300+ leaders for over 1500 hours and his clientele includes leaders from Google, Facebook, Amazon, Walmart, Merck, Novartis, American Express, and many others.

Manoj is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) with CTI (Co-Active Training Institute) and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with ICF (International Coaching Federation). He is trained in Group Facilitation Skills with Community at Work and holds an MBA degree from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

To explore coaching with Manoj, you can schedule a no-cost consultation call at https://letsmeet.io/manojramananviswanathan/45-min-complimentary-consult

Manoj's website: https://www.manojramanan.com/
Manoj's Email: email@manojramanan.com
Manoj's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manojramananv/

Kat's book: Evolve Your Coaching Business

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