Listen to the episode Season 4 | Ep 65
On this episode of the Coaching Studio
In this episode of The Coaching Studio, host Lyssa deHart welcomes Sheila Carmichael, an accomplished MCC executive coach, leadership strategist, and author. With a journey that began in corporate HR, Sheila shares her evolution into an MCC coach, driven by a passion for authentic leadership and empowering decision-makers to lead with courage and presence. She describes her unique coaching approach, which is centered on connecting the dots for clients, fostering self-awareness, and supporting leaders in navigating complex, high-stakes situations.
Throughout the conversation, Sheila emphasizes the importance of creating psychological safety, especially in executive settings where leaders may not always receive candid feedback. She uses relatable metaphors, like playing tennis or selecting the right pair of shoes, to illustrate how leaders can adapt their style to foster engagement and build trust. Sheila also delves into her coaching “secret sauce”—the ability to help leaders gain clarity on their own patterns and decisions, which strengthens their impact and helps align organizational goals with personal values.
In a deeply insightful exchange, Lyssa and Sheila explore themes of courage, continuous growth, and the significance of purpose. They discuss how presence in authentic leadership is shaped not only by external behaviors but by internal beliefs, convictions, and the courage to be vulnerable. Sheila’s philosophy underscores that coaching is about drawing out answers within clients, allowing them to lead from a place of authenticity. This episode is packed with powerful insights for leaders, coaches, and anyone interested in fostering growth and innovation within themselves and their organizations.
Tune in for an inspiring discussion on authentic leadership, presence, and the art of courageous coaching.
Sheila’s Book and Recommendations – Go check them out!
Sheila R. Carmichael is an established executive coach, leadership strategist, and organizational development consultant. She focuses on leadership development, career and organizational transformations to enhance organizational effectiveness.
With her extensive experience, Sheila has worked with a variety of leaders and teams to improve their executive presence and influence. Sheila fosters a safe and supportive coaching environment where executives feel encouraged to explore their leadership capabilities and try new strategies. Her clients commend Sheila for her innovative approaches to executive presence and organizational effectiveness, appreciating how she challenges them to think differently and beyond their comfort zones.
Additionally, Sheila’s clients applaud her passion, noting how she integrates experiences and interests into her coaching, making sessions relatable and enriching. Overall, they view Sheila as a trusted partner for personal and professional transformation.
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!
