Ep 179 Antonia Bartel - Being Uncomfortable (Loves it) / Turn Down Noise - Turn up Self cover art

Ep 179 Antonia Bartel - Being Uncomfortable (Loves it) / Turn Down Noise - Turn up Self

Ep 179 Antonia Bartel - Being Uncomfortable (Loves it) / Turn Down Noise - Turn up Self

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1️⃣ Best Coaching Advice Received

  • “Your presence is a present.”
  • Presence is active, not passive — it requires intention and effort.
  • Yoga and meditation built her ability to refocus repeatedly.
  • Being fully seen and heard is itself support.

2️⃣ What She’s Still Improving

  • Choosing what thread to follow when clients offer many entry points.
  • Prioritizing the question that creates the greatest impact.
  • Staying deep without chasing every possible avenue.
  • Discipline in focus inside complexity.

3️⃣ Most Courageous Moment

  • Stopped a recorded PCC session mid-way because it felt performative.
  • Recognized she was coaching for assessment rather than authenticity.
  • Restarted the session to return to intuitive presence.
  • Refused to compromise integrity for performance.

4️⃣ What Makes Her Uncomfortable

  • Very little — discomfort energizes her.
  • She thrives when clients go deep.
  • Challenge excites her, especially when clients feel hopeless.
  • Real change happens below the surface.

5️⃣ Advice for New Coaches

  • Learn business skills — coaching skill alone isn’t enough.
  • Be ready to wear marketing, logistics, and operations hats.
  • You need very little to start — just begin.
  • Start before you feel ready.

6️⃣ Something She Had to Conquer

  • Letting go of performance mentality.
  • Learning to trust intuitive coaching.
  • Separating empathy from emotional absorption.
  • Feeling with clients, not for them.

7️⃣ Using AI in Coaching

  • Does not use AI note-takers in sessions — protects presence.
  • Uses AI for idea generation and blog structuring.
  • Believes AI coaching increases accessibility.
  • Human presence and intuition remain irreplaceable.
  • Sees AI as enhancement, not replacement.

8️⃣ What She’s Learned About Herself

  • She can put people at ease quickly.
  • She holds space well, especially in emotional moments.
  • Silence is powerful and intentional.
  • Deep listening changes relationships beyond coaching.

🎉 Fun Stuff Highlights

  • Favorite Yoga Pose: Viparita Karani, held for up to 60 minutes.
  • Working On: Bird of Paradise — almost there.
  • Favorite Movie: Titanic. Full heart. No apologies.
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