What if love wasn’t a side note in our work… but the center of it?

In this episode of the Coaching Magic podcast, Andrea Nunes Jones and I step into a rich, reflective conversation about love, devotion, and the creative energy that lives at the heart of coaching—and life. We explore what becomes possible when we slow down, stay present, and allow connection to lead.

Together, we talk about the power of words to affirm and awaken, the role of devotion in meaningful work, and how coaching becomes a co-creative dance when we truly lean in. We explore the emotional landscape of growth—how noticing feelings, rather than rushing past them, creates fertile ground for insight and transformation.

This conversation is an invitation to reflect on leadership as relationship, creativity as collaboration, and love as an active, living practice. It’s a reminder that when we bring presence, curiosity, and devotion into our work, something miraculous unfolds—again and again.

Meet Andrea!

Hello! I have over 20 years experience helping people change their lives for the better-it is my life's purpose. I have owned and operated multiple business in the Twin Cities and am passionate about working with kindred spirts in entrepreneurship as they face similar challenges and opportunities.

As a Certified EOS Implementer® through EOS Worldwide, I help entrepreneurs and leadership teams grow their ideal company by helping them achieve 3 things: Vision, Traction®, and Healthy Teams. I enjoy coaching and facilitating teams to leverage their human energy and knowledge to find the right business solution.

As an Outgrow Sales Advisor, I help teams outgrow limiting mindset and beliefs and create proactive revenue growth.

I am a Kolbe certified coach and a fluent Spanish speaker. My Kolbe Index is Fact Finder: 6 Follow Through: 3 Quick Start: 7 Implementor: 4.

Show Links!

Know Thyself with Marc Gafni: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GnZPr6qmh4GXcTEV10QtG?si=lxQlO7gGRe--ap4JLMRqwQ

15 commitments of Conscious Leadership: https://conscious.is/15-commitments

Sweet Ass Affirmations card deck: https://ragecreate.com/products/the-sweet-ass-affirmations-deck-affirmations-to-motivate-your-creative-maniac-mind

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

What if coaching invited a little more movement… and a lot more YES?

In this episode of the Coaching Magic podcast, Sue Hawkes and I explore the surprising and powerful ways music, dance, and movement can shift energy, deepen connection, and open new pathways in coaching. We talk about what happens when we let ourselves move—physically and metaphorically—and how saying yes to unexpected experiences can lead to meaningful growth.

Through stories, laughter, and reflection, we dive into the importance of authenticity, deep listening, and presence with our clients. We explore how movement can soften a room, how music can unlock emotion, and why creating safety allows vulnerability and truth to emerge.

Our conversation weaves toward what’s next—an upcoming book, new adventures, and the magic that unfolds when we stay open to possibility. This episode is an invitation to loosen your grip, trust your body, and remember that sometimes the most powerful coaching move… is simply saying yes.

Meet Sue!

Sue Hawkes started her first business at age 10, selling doorto door with her best friend. She’s upgraded her offerings since then, but she’s always been obsessed with helping people and solving problems.

Today, she helps high achievers create winning cultures where accountability thrives by gracefully tackling the tough stuff head on and clearing any friction that slows people (and profits) down.

Sue is a keynote speaker, best selling author, Certified Business Coach, CEO of YESS!, and Expert EOS Implementer™. If there’s friction in your company, she’ll help you name it, face it, and solve it for good. Sue brings the tools and the truth telling to help you fix your business challenges permanently, without wasting time.

She’s the co author of the most recent EOS Mastery Series book, Issues: Remove Friction, Fast Track Your Growth, and Ignite Your Greatness, coming in April 2026. In it, she and her co-authors name the things most teams avoid and give you tools to solve whatever is in your way once and for all.

Sue has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., and Entrepreneur, and earned numerous leadership awards for her transformational work with companies across the globe.

She’s here to help you stop avoiding what’s hard, lean into what matters, and lead like you mean it—with clarity, purpose, and just enough humor to make it all stick.

Show Links!

Learn more about Yess!: https://sayyess.com/

Follow Sue on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/

Pre-order the Issues Book: https://www.eosworldwide.com/issues-book

Join the Coaching Magic community: https://www.jillyoung.com/coaching-magic

Get your own Sweet Ass Affirmations Card Deck: https://ragecreate.com/products/the-sweet-ass-affirmations-deck-affirmations-to-motivate-your-creative-maniac-mind?

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

In the fast-paced world of coaching, it’s easy to overlook the importance of rest. Join us as we walk through the Tunnel of slowing down... a transformative meditation/visualization designed to help coaches reconnect with their inner magic.

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

What if the most powerful thing a coach can do… is stay coachable?

In this rich and energizing conversation, J!ll Young sits down with the Godfather of coaching, Steve Chandler to explore what happens when coaching moves from something we know into something we live. Together, they unpack why humor is far more than a personality trait; it’s the doorway to presence, truth, and transformation.

Steve shares why showing up “empty” is essential for real connection, how fear often signals an edge worth leaning into, and why the right distinctions can instantly simplify even the most complex human behavior. This episode is an invitation to step out of reaction and into creation, to notice what’s underneath the understanding, and to remember that coaching magic lives in presence—not performance.

And perhaps most importantly, Steve reminds us: great coaches are always being coached. If you’ve ever felt the tension between knowing coaching and truly living it, this episode will meet you right there!

Meet Steve!

Drawing on Steve’s more than 20 years of working with professionals to dramatically improve their success, the “MindShift” he offers frees people from unnecessary pessimism and puts them back in touch with the source of their enthusiasm for work and life.

Although Steve Chandler graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Creative Writing and Political Science, and spent four years in the military studying language and psychological warfare; he credits his own life experiences with failure as the most valuable tools for helping others. Steve’s audiences are inspired by stories of his “low points” – it gives them hope, because they realize that they are not nearly as bad off as he was – they figure if Steve can transform his life, so can they!

Steve Chandler is now the author of 30 books that have been translated into over 25 languages. His personal success coaching, public speaking and business consulting have been used by CEOs, top professionals, major universities, and over 30 Fortune 500 companies. He has twice won the national Audio of the Year award from King Features Syndicate. A popular guest on TV and radio talk shows, Steve Chandler has recently been called "the most powerful public speaker in America today."

Show Links!

1. Learn more about Steve Chandler
2. Reinventing Yourself by Steve Chandler
3. The Coaching Prosperity School
4. Fearless by Steve Chandler
5. Gartners theory of multiple intelligences
6. Function of optimism audio
7. Byron Katie belief system
8. Steve chandler email subscription

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

What if the thing you’re most afraid of is also a portal to finding your voice?

In this episode of the Coaching Magic podcast, Jill sist down with Deirdre Van Nest for a powerful conversation about fear, storytelling, and what it really takes to step into visibility. Deirdre shares her journey from being deeply afraid of public speaking to becoming a confident, sought-after speaking coach—and along the way, reminds us that fear isn’t a road block. It’s information.

We explore why public speaking feels so vulnerable for so many people, how personal experiences create resonance with an audience, and why storytelling is the bridge between speaker and listener. Deirdre also breaks down the importance of structure—not as something restrictive, but as a container that creates safety, confidence, and flow.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that your story matters, your voice is worth sharing, and with the right support, coaching can help transform fear into clarity, courage, and connection.

Meet Deirdre!

I’ve been an entrepreneur for over two decades. What I love most about being an entrepreneur is helping OTHER entrepreneurs become engaging and inspiring communicators.

Below are two quick videos: The first shares WHY I’m committed to helping All entrepreneurs. The second, shares WHY I have a special place in my heart for entrepreneurs who are financial professionals.

Take a watch please, I think you’ll enjoy them! Plus they’re great examples of powerful WHY stories and how to put them to video.

Video One: https://vimeo.com/1087753237?fl=pl&fe=sh

Video Two: https://vimeo.com/668495149?fl=pl&fe=sh

Show Links!

Learn More About Crazy Good Talks: https://crazygoodtalks.com/

Connect with Deirdre on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvannest/

Learn more about Fearless Living: https://fearlessliving.org/

Common Humanity by Kristin Neff the science of self compassion: https://self-compassion.org/blog/common-humanity-suffering-and-belonging/

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

What if our feelings didn't need to be fixed or solved, but simply needed to be felt?

In this episode of the Coaching Magic podcast, Gabby and I sink into a deeply human conversation about emotional presence, vulnerability, and the value of feeling your feelings as a coach (Major shoutout to our dear friend, Sara B. Stern for giving us the words and space to do this!). We explore what it looks like to clear ourselves out so our clients can fully arrive—and how true transformation happens when we invite feeling instead of rushing to resolution.

We talk about energetic listening, creating safety for emotions to move, and why rereading familiar material can open entirely new doorways when we meet it with fresh presence. This episode is an invitation to trust the now, to honor what’s arising, and to remember that coaching magic lives in connection—not correction.

If you’ve ever felt the pull to do less and be more in your coaching, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.

Meet Gabby!

I work with entrepreneurial leadership teams to help you simplify all of this. To clarify and achieve your vision. To live your best life. My passion is helping entrepreneurs do what you love, with people you love, making a huge difference, while being compensated fairly, with time for all the passions in your life.

I have over 30 years of business and financial leadership experience. Most of it fun and full of learning opportunities! I bring the experience of sitting in your seat, as an entrepreneurial leader, the lessons learned of getting stuck and unstuck, and a solid track record of achieving results.

Show Links

1. Join Coaching Magic: https://www.jillyoung.com/coaching-magic

2. Go through the Tunnel of Slowing Down: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-magic/id1820956653?i=1000717384132

3. Learn more about Sara B. Stern's The Experiment: https://www.sarabstern.com/theexperiment

4. Get an Orca Card deck: https://www.orcamagic.com/

5. Get a Sweet Ass Affirmations deck:https://ragecreate.com/products/the-sweet-ass-affirmations-deck-affirmations-to-motivate-your-creative-maniac-mind

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

In this very special episode of the Coaching Magic podcast, Jess Stavem and J!ll Young explore the nuances of intuition, how it differs from anxiety, and the importance of recognizing these feelings in coaching and as humans. Jill shares practical exercises to hone one's intuition and the significance of gathering evidence from past experiences to enhance self-awareness. This hunch lunch emphasizes the essence of coaching as a human connection and the magic that unfolds when we listen deeply to ourselves and others.

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

What happens when curiosity leads, learning stays heart-centered, and coaching gets a little lighter?

In this episode of the Coaching Magic podcast, Jill is joined by Brandon Blell for a curious, joy-filled conversation about what it really means to be present as a coach. They explore how learning becomes more powerful when it’s grounded in service, how language shapes connection, and why noticing energy—both yours and your client’s—is non-negotiable.

Along the way, we follow the bubbles. Yes, bubbles. As a metaphor for lightness, play, brightness, and the kind of spacious joy that opens learning instead of constricting it. This episode is an invitation to trust your own magic, honor the way you process out loud, and remember that coaching doesn’t have to be heavy to be meaningful.

At its heart, this conversation is about source, connection, and community—and the power that shows up when we allow ourselves to notice what’s already there.

Meet Brandon!

Brandon Blell is a Certified EOS Implementer®, Certified Outgrow Adivsor, and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) who brings a wealth of experience and a collaborative perspective to the world of business leadership. Passionately guiding business owners and entrepreneurial leadership teams, Brandon helps them achieve their ultimate goals—both within their organizations and in their personal lives.

Show Links!

Join Coaching Magic: https://www.jillyoung.com/coaching-magic

Follow Brandon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonblell/

P.S. Remember, you are magic!