In this episode of Growth Dialogues, Simply.Coach co-founder Venkat G sits down with Jaya Bhateja, Master Certified Coach and Founder of Abhyudaya Coach Academy, for an honest and energizing exploration of what it truly means to grow as a coach.
Jaya shares her journey from corporate roles to MCC-level coaching, the inner work required to serve clients at a deeper level, the power of feedback loops, and the discipline behind continuous learning.
Together, they unpack themes like self-mastery, presence, coaching beyond technique, and building a coaching practice rooted in service rather than scale alone.

They explore the habits and systems that help coaches sharpen their skills, the role of supervision and mentor coaching, how to build confidence through rigor, and why self-awareness is your most important tool.
If you’re a coach looking for clarity, depth, and renewed purpose, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

Meet Dr.Karen Semien-McBride:

Dr. Karen Semien-McBride is not just a coach—she’s a business architect for those who are ready to scale with purpose. With over two decades of experience in business development and entrepreneurship, she specializes in transforming passionate leaders into empowered CEOs with systems, teams, and scalable offers.

Through her group coaching programs, grant-funded initiatives, and leadership development curriculum, she has empowered hundreds of professionals to monetize their expertise and build businesses that last.

Dr. Karen is a straight-talker with a heart for transformation—and in every conversation, she brings wisdom, practical tools, and a powerful reminder: you can’t scale what you haven’t structured.

How has she built her coaching empire, and what does it really take to grow your coaching practice beyond one-on-one sessions—and still stay true to your purpose? In this episode of Growth Dialogues, Dr. Karen Semien-McBride shares the pivotal mindset shift that transformed her from an overworked coach into a visionary CEO.

She opens up about:

• Transitioning from hourly coaching to scalable group programs

• Building a support team that allows her to focus on strategy

• Using pilot programs to prove ROI and attract grant funding

• Why many coaches unknowingly cap their income—and how to break through

• Practical tips for designing a business that runs with or without you

Whether you’re a solo coach or building an internal coaching program, this conversation will challenge you to stop thinking like a coach—and start leading like a CEO.

In this enlightening episode of Growth Dialogues, host Venkat sits down with Pamela Cournoyer — a seasoned leadership coach, former crime prevention officer, and expert in conflict resolution. Pamela brings a unique blend of law enforcement experience and coaching insight to help organizations unravel the tangled web of interpersonal conflict and low emotional intelligence.

Pamela shares how she "fell into" conflict resolution and developed a transformative approach that helps teams move from dysfunction to harmony. Learn how unacknowledged emotions, workplace triggers, and unresolved past events can fuel team dysfunction — and how addressing the root cause can turn even the most toxic dynamics around.

💡 What you'll discover in this episode:

• Why low emotional intelligence is at the heart of most team conflicts

• The red flags of poor emotional regulation — and how to spot them early

• Real-world examples of organizational conflict and Pamela’s multi-step intervention process

• How she uses the Drama Triangle and the TED model to shift teams from blame to ownership

• Advice for leadership coaches looking to specialize in conflict resolution

• The power of being “safe, present, neutral, and non-judgmental” in any coaching situation

Whether you're a coach, a leader, or someone navigating complex team dynamics, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and compassionate perspective.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to turn even the toughest workplace conflicts into opportunities for growth and transformation.