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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