You're a Magician: How Coach Presence and Stance Create Transformation

In this compelling episode, Georgina Woudstra recounts a transformative team coaching moment so powerful, she was dubbed a 'magician.' Joined by Allard, she unpacks the origin and deeper meaning of that phrase in the context of team coaching. Together, they dive into what it really takes to guide teams through conflict and into breakthrough: courage, conviction, and a deep trust in the process. With vivid personal stories and bold experiments, they reveal how presence, intuition, and self-awareness become the coach’s greatest tools. Tune in and reflect on the mantras and beliefs that fuel your own magic in team coaching.

In this episode:

• Why real change in team coaching happens by revealing hidden dynamics.
• Why coaches need courage and belief to truly trust the process.
• How staying present with live team moments matters more than using external tools.
• Why coaching thrives when approached with curiosity and openness.
• How simple mantras like “trust the process” can help ease pressure and sharpen focus.
• How meaningful change emerges from the team’s insights, not imported tools.
• An invitation to experiment! Notice what blocks candour within your team and try mantras that better support flow.

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