Listen to the episode Season 4 | Ep 67
On this episode of the Coaching Studio
In this thoughtful and inspiring episode of The Coaching Studio, host Lyssa deHart welcomes Dr. Damian Goldvarg, MCC, a global leader in coaching, leadership development, and organizational psychology. Damian shares his journey from early work as a psychologist and facilitator for HIV/AIDS support groups to becoming a master coach, global speaker, and author of ten coaching and leadership books. He emphasizes how these formative experiences shaped his values and focus on what truly matters—relationships, self-awareness, and resilience.
Throughout the conversation, Damian highlights the importance of coaching supervision, describing how it deepens coaches’ awareness, reveals blind spots, and elevates their practice. He passionately advocates for creating coaching cultures in organizations, helping leaders develop coaching skills to build healthier, collaborative, and resilient workplaces. Damian ties this to his latest book, Leadership for Modern Times, which will be coming out soon in English, explores new paradigms and coaching competencies leaders need to navigate today’s complex and volatile world.
The discussion also addresses emerging coaching trends, including the rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on the coaching profession. Damian stresses the importance of embracing technology while maintaining the human-centered essence of coaching. He encourages coaches and leaders to stay adaptable, intentional, and committed to lifelong learning.
Listeners will find Damian’s reflections on systemic thinking, accountability, and balancing short-term results with long-term development both practical and inspiring. Whether you’re a coach or leader, this episode offers invaluable insights into creating meaningful impact, fostering personal growth, and navigating the future with resilience and purpose.
A few of Damian’s Many Books – Go check them out!
Damian Goldvarg, Ph.D., MCC, is the President of Goldvarg Coaching Group, Inc., a global consulting company specializing in leadership development training, executive coaching, and keynote speaking. With over 30 years of experience in executive assessment, coaching, leadership development, strategic planning, and team building, Damian is a highly sought-after trainer and speaker worldwide. Through dynamic and engaging presentations, he has helped multinational Fortune 100 companies, governmental agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations achieve exceptional results.
Damian is the author and co-author of eight books, including Steps for Success: Guide for the Immigrant to the U.S. (2011), Coaching Competencies: Following Global Standards (2012, with Norma Perel), Mentor Coaching in Action (2013, with Norma Perel), Coaching Supervision (2017), Professional Coaching Competencies (2018, with Pat Matthews and Norma Perel), and Revised Coaching Competencies: Following Global Standards (2022, with Norma Perel).
A recognized leader in the coaching field, Damian served as the Global Chair of the International Coach Federation (ICF) from 2013 to 2014 and was inducted into the ICF Circle of Distinction in 2018. He is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and an Accredited Supervisor by the European Mentor and Coaching Council (ESIA).
As a leadership development consultant, trainer, facilitator, and executive coach, Damian works with senior executives, middle managers, and high-potential leaders across diverse industries, including Fortune 100 companies, technology, manufacturing, finance, education, government, and nonprofits. Passionate about diversity, inclusion, and belonging, he trains professional coaches, team coaches, mentor coaches, and supervisors in ICF-accredited programs.
A bicultural and multilingual professional, Damian has provided leadership development and coaching services in more than 50 countries, offering support in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. His firm delivers leadership training, executive coaching, and global coaching certification programs, helping leaders and coaches worldwide unlock their full potential.
About the Host
Lyssa deHart ditched her therapy practice to become a Leadership Confidence Coach. Along the way she discovered a passion for professional coaching and wanted to find ways to share that passion with the world. Come join her in discovering and meeting some of the most amazing professional coaches on the planet. Her goal is to inspire coaches. Lyssa is the author of Sticky Outcomes: at the Intersection of Coaching, Neuroscience, and Lasting Change, StoryJacking: Change Your Dialogue, Transform Your Life, The Reflective Coach - a 12 Month Journal, and Light Up: the Science of Coaching with Metaphors. Lyssa is an ICF MCC Coach, PCC Assessor, Certified Mentor Coach, and Coach SuperVisor. Lyssa uses her understanding of the ICF Core Competencies, combined with her knowledge of Neuroscience, to work with people to become extraordinary professional coaches. Let's Go!
