In this episode of The Mindful Coach podcast, guest Paula Vital shares her inspiring journey of from attorney to mindfulness workplace advocate and organizer.

She created the award-winning Ontario Cabinet Office and Premier's Office Healthy Workplace, Healthy Mind initiative as well as the Ontario Public Service Mindfulness Program, providing daily mindfulness to 60,000+ public servants.

Her passion for fostering peace and mindfulness, as well as her innovative coaching programs, make this episode a must-listen for HR professionals and organizational leaders seeking to incorporate mindfulness into their workplace culture for improved employee well-

Listen-in to hear how she pivoted from a high-pressure profession to a leader in the organizational mindfulness movement.

In this episode, you will learn how to:

• Explore practical ways to integrate mindfulness into high-stress jobs, enhancing resilience and mental clarity for professionals in demanding roles.
• Navigate the transition from private to public sector careers with mindfulness, fostering adaptability and emotional regulation in the face of change.
• Build and sustain mindfulness programs in organizations, fostering a culture of well-being and productivity.
• Employ strategies for managing workplace stress with mindfulness, empowering employees to cultivate a balanced and resilient mindset for enhanced performance.

You can reach Paula via Linked-In and her website: Live the Present

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Many coaches and therapists want to grow their businesses to reach more clients but are blocked in marketing. Promoting your services often raises fears of judgment: "What if people don't like me?" or "How can I focus on just one niche?"

Using mindfulness, we can separate our identity from our offers. The success or failure of a marketing message is simply feedback about the marketing, not you.

And for those of you who feel that focusing on a niche is just too small for what you do, tune-in for suggestion that can truly reframe the "that's too small" point of view to one that allows you to fully inhabit your work in a niche, without feeling like you're giving up a larger part of your work.

As strange as it may sound, marketing serves a higher purpose when you serve a higher purpose.

In today's world, marketing is a means of sharing your gifts with people who need them. Instead of experiencing marketing as a dreaded task, it becomes a crucial part of your mission.

Listen in to hear:

• Strategies to work through inner blocks to marketing
• Mindset shifts to align marketing with your mission
• The case for starting a niche when building your coaching business
• Where to find help with technical aspects of marketing
• Inspiration from a mindful marketing expert

00:00:00 Introduction to Mindful Copy Agency and Marketing Challenges

00:01:53 Overcoming Resistance to Marketing

00:04:53 Approaching Marketing as a Necessary Task

00:06:44 Embodying Resilience as a Coach

00:08:24 Overcoming Marketing Resistance and Authenticity

00:10:05 The Importance of Niching in Marketing

00:12:30 Step-by-Step Marketing Strategy for Coaches

00:16:05 Finding Target Audience Online

00:17:25 Balancing Authenticity with Niche Selection

00:19:48 Navigating Career Choices and Passions

00:22:19 Foundational Steps in Marketing Strategy

00:26:22 Mindful Marketing Course Overview

00:26:45 Addressing Technological Challenges in Marketing

00:29:12 The Significance of Email Lists in Coaching Strategy

00:29:44 The Importance of Building an Email List for Online Business Growth

00:32:23 Utilizing Personal Experience to Understand Consumer Behavior

00:33:07 Connect with Mindful Copy Agency for Marketing Services

00:33:46 Endorsement of Simona Andre Koba's Mindfulness Marketing Services

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In this episode, I'm diving into a topic that can truly elevate not only your coaching but also the quality of your life overall.

This is crucial skill for professional coaches and anyone in a helping role.

It's about a skill that goes beyond active listening - it's called full spectrum listening. This technique involves engaging all your senses to pay attention on purpose, in the moment, and without judgment. And it goes places you probably don't expect.

Here's a breakdown of the topics and where they are in the episode:

00:00:03 - Introduction to Full Spectrum Listening

Brett Hill introduces the concept of full spectrum listening as a refined form of active listening that engages all senses to pay attention in conversations, both professionally and personally.

00:02:36 - Importance of How Things Are Spoken

Hill highlights the significance of the way words are spoken, including pacing, language, emotional intensity, and delivery, emphasizing that these factors contribute to a different experience beyond just the words themselves.

00:06:46 - Spatial Dynamics and Proximity

Hill discusses the importance of spatial dynamics and proximity in communication, sharing a personal experience of understanding personal boundary space and cultural influences on physical proximity in conversations.

00:11:53 - Dual Awareness and Self-Reflection

Hill delves into the concept of dual awareness, where active listening involves paying attention to both the client and one's own responses, thoughts, feelings, and sensations, emphasizing that this self-reflection is an integral part of full spectrum listening.

00:14:28 - Human Senses and Evolution

Hill explores the idea that humans have senses beyond the traditional five senses, suggesting that there are capacities and senses related to group dynamics and reading the room, indicating that these abilities may not be fully developed but are still significant in communication.

00:15:42 - The Power of Group Sense

Brett discusses the concept of group sense and shares his experience with Matrix leadership training. He emphasizes the unique intelligence of a group and the value of developing senses for group dynamics.

00:17:20 - The Role of Coach Intuition

Brett highlights the importance of coach intuition, describing it as a valuable resource in facilitating someone else's process. He emphasizes the need to test and validate intuitive impressions to ensure their usefulness.

00:19:18 - Using Subtle Senses

Brett delves into the use of subtle senses in coaching, acknowledging the potential for specific information to arise through these senses. He emphasizes the value of these senses in deepening understanding and fast-tracking coaching sessions.

00:20:39 - Deep Listening and Mindful Coaching

Brett discusses the significance of deep listening and mindful coaching, emphasizing the importance of being fully present with the client in the moment. He highlights the need for non-judgmental, open listening to fully understand the client's experience.

00:23:51 - Enhancing Client Value

Brett underscores the value of paying exceptional attention in coaching, distinguishing it as a unique and enriching way to relate to others. He encourages coaches to open up their senses to provide exceptional value for their clients and enhance their own satisfaction.