On this episode of the Coaching Studio

In the latest session of ‘The Coaching Studio,’ Betsy Salkind, PCC, and Amy Warshawsky, MCC, explore the depth of their coaching relationship, emphasizing the importance of being fully present and the art of deep listening to nurture a professional partnership focused on growth. They share their journey, highlighting the significance of adaptability and the interplay between coaching and real-life challenges. The episode also celebrates the transformative power of humor and improvisation in coaching, with Betsy, Amy, and Lyssa discussing how a playful and engaging atmosphere can help clients shed inhibitions and embrace possibilities. This approach has guided clients to a space of spontaneity and curiosity, showcasing the strength of laughter and play in navigating life’s complexities.

The trio further delves into the role of playfulness and presence in coaching, advocating for a style that embraces adaptability, keen listening, and meeting clients in their unique narratives. They propose a blend of light-hearted engagement and serious learning, highlighting the nurturing influence of humor and the therapeutic power of play, especially when facing adversities. The session also focuses on the core skills of effective coaching: attentive listening and non-judgment. Betsy Salkind shares insights from her improv background, underscoring the importance of these skills in coaching. In the discussion both Betsy and Amy pay tribute to influential literary works that have shaped their coaching philosophies, from Steven Nachmanovitch’s “Improv in Life and the Arts” to Richard Boyatzis’s work and ideas on the Positive Emotional Attractors, and the captivating performances of Robin Williams.

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Betsy Salkind PCC, NBC-HWC, Mayo Clinic Certified, MS in Organization Studies Betsy Salkind is a Board Certified Health Coach, holds a Master’s from the Sloan School of Management at MIT, and was a Federal Reserve Bank Examiner. She served as Associate Director and Lead Mentor Coach at the ADAPT Functional Health Coach Training Program and maintains a private practice. A professional stand-up comic and former TV writer, Betsy toured with a professional improv comedy troupe [Guilty Children], and taught improv at Emerson College, MIT, AMDA, health tech companies, group homes, and more. Improv for Coaches combines her two great passions.

Amy J. Warshawsky, MCC, NBC-HWC, CPPC is a Master Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation and certified by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches. As a Mentor Coach for the ADAPT Functional Health Coach Training Program and a Sayge Business Coach and Assessor, she has coached, mentored, and assessed hundreds of coaches and clients. Amy approaches coach growth and feedback with a gentle balance of rigor and kindness. She brings 20 years of expertise in movement and mind-body techniques to coaching. As a coach, she specializes in awakening her clients to awareness.