Why do some clients change—and others stay stuck?

In this episode, I break down the difference between surface-level coaching and deep, identity-based coaching, and why working at the level of being creates more sustainable results than focusing on behavior alone.

You'll learn:

• Why deep coaching is nonlinear and messy

• The skills coaches need beyond basic techniques

• How identity shifts naturally change behavior

• Questions that immediately deepen your coaching

This is the work we teach inside The Art & Skill of Coaching—psychologically grounded, science-based, and trauma-informed.

Join the Spring cohort waitlist through the link below.

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Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and frustrated—even though you're working hard?

You're not broken. You're not on the wrong path.
You're likely stuck in movement instead of momentum.

In this episode, I explain:

• Why thinking, processing, and preparing can actually keep you stuck

• How movement feels productive but doesn't create results

• The coaching mistake that leads to burnout and stagnation

• How to shift into momentum through aligned, imperfect action

Whether you're a coach or a high-performing professional, this episode will change how you approach growth, change, and progress.

Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification:

https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching

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In this special Ask Me Anything episode, Jess DeMarchis—therapist-turned life coach—kicks off the new year by answering your most asked questions about coaching, business, money, and personal growth.

Pulled directly from Instagram DMs, Jess is interviewed by her friend Megan in an honest, fun, and wide-ranging conversation that blends personal stories with professional insight. Together, they cover everything from Jess's early leadership influences and favorite coaches, to why she transitioned from therapy to coaching, how she runs her coaching business, and how she thinks about money, morality, and impact.

You'll also hear Jess's perspective on:

• How she found her path into professional coaching

• What platforms she uses to run a successful coaching business

• What it really means to reach your full potential

• How to evaluate your internal operating system, outgrow old goals, and build the courage to start

• Why moving faster, failing faster, and learning faster is key to growth

Whether you're a coach, aspiring coach, or someone deeply invested in personal development, this episode offers insight, clarity, and a refreshing behind-the-scenes look at the life and mindset of a professional coach.

Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification:

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Megan Wing: IG @meganwingcoaching

Description: In this episode of The Art & Skill of Coaching, Jess breaks down the fastest and most evidence-based way to develop coaching mastery. If you've ever wondered why you're not improving as quickly as you want — or why practice alone isn't enough — this episode explains the exact path professional coaches use to grow.

You'll learn:

• why information and inspiration don't lead to real skill

• the Learn → Witness → Practice framework for building mastery

• how supervised coaching accelerates your growth

• the difference between repetition and correct repetition

• the role mentorship and feedback play in becoming a great coach

Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification:

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Coach Question of the Week:

https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3

Description: What separates a good coach from a master-level coach?
In this episode of The Art & Skill of Coaching, Jess breaks down the psychology-based tools, trauma-informed frameworks, and advanced questioning techniques that Master Coaches use to create deep, identity-level change with their clients.

You'll learn:

• The 3 things Master Coaches do differently in every session

• How interventions like Thought Clearing (CBT) and Motivation Mapping (MI) actually work

• What trauma-informed coaching looks like—and why it matters

• How great coaches ask questions that shift perspectives and drive action

If you're ready to uplevel your coaching skills and learn what truly effective coaches do to get consistent results, this episode is for you.

Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification:

https://www.jessicademarchis.com/the-art-skill-of-coaching

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Coach Question of the Week:

https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3

Trauma Informed Coaching Part 1 (Episode 67): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-skill-of-coaching/id1612960277?i=1000614976082

Trauma Informed Coaching Part 2 (Episode 68): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-skill-of-coaching/id1612960277?i=1000615839372

Description: Most coaches genuinely want to help—but good intentions don't override impact.
In this Master Coach Series episode celebrating 200+ podcast episodes, Jess breaks down the seven coaching mistakes even well-trained coaches are unintentionally making that keep clients stuck.

These mistakes show up across every niche—from life coaching to business coaching. Inside this episode, you'll learn how to coach at a higher, more effective, more ethical level by avoiding the patterns that derail client progress.

You'll learn:

• Why cheerleading actually prevents transformation

• How "Curious George" questioning sabotages momentum

• The difference between coaching the symptom vs. the system

• How safety strategies drive self-sabotage

• The leadership skills every professional coach must master

• Why you can't coach a dysregulated nervous system

• The subtle (and uncomfortable) ways coaches become coach-centered instead of client-centered

When you eliminate these blind spots, your coaching becomes sharper, cleaner, and dramatically more impactful—and your clients start getting the results they hired you for.

If you're ready to elevate your skill set, stand out in a crowded field, and coach at a truly professional standard, make sure you're on the waitlist for The Art & Skill of Coaching Certification. Enrollment for the spring cohort opens soon.

Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification:

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Coach Question of the Week:

https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3

Why intuition isn't coaching: How to spot and stop projection in sessions (Episode 181): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-skill-of-coaching/id1612960277?i=1000719596313

The shadow side of caring (Episode 83): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-skill-of-coaching/id1612960277?i=1000628415575

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html

Description: Welcome to Episode 1 of the 4-part Master Coach Series, celebrating 200 episodes of The Art and Skill of Coaching— a top 2% global podcast dedicated to psychology-based coaching.

Today, we're kicking off the series with a foundational episode:
The 4 core skills most coaches think they have… but don't.

Because while empathy, intuition, and "holding space" matter, they are not what create consistent, repeatable change. Coaching is a skill set rooted in psychology, neuroscience, and evidence-based methods — and in this episode, you'll learn the exact skills that separate supportive coaches from truly transformational ones.

• Why relying on likability, rapport, or intuition keeps clients stuck

• The difference between supportive coaching and effective coaching

• The 4 critical skills every masterful coach needs:

• 1. Pattern Recognition (beyond behaviors — into beliefs, defenses & identity)

  2. Nervous System Awareness & Regulation (why activated clients cannot change)

  3. Creating True Safety (structure > niceness)

  4. Proper Questioning Strategy (directional, neutral, non-leading questions)

You'll walk away with practical tools — including the CPP method and the 4 Quadrants of Directional Questioning — that you can implement immediately to make your coaching more precise, impactful, and psychologically accurate.

This episode sets the tone for the entire Master Coach Series running through the end of the year — and trust me, it only gets better.

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📘 Want to go deeper?
Join the waitlist for The Art & Skill of Coaching, the advanced training program teaching a full psychology-based coaching framework. Spring enrollment opens soon.

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Description: Yes — I've been fired by clients. And after 10+ years as a therapist-turned-coach, I'm telling you why this isn't a failure… and what great coaches do differently.

In this episode, we break down the psychology behind client ruptures, refund requests, mismatches, and conflict inside the coaching relationship. You'll learn how to prevent and navigate difficult client dynamics with clarity, leadership, and actual coaching skill.

Learn more about The Art & Skill of Coaching certification:

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ASC Waitlist:

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The Coach Skill Audit:

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Coach Question of the Week:

https://purple-lion-72607.myflodesk.com/agcj1mr1y3