Go Coach Yourself!
Welcome to Go Coach Yourself!, a podcast to help you get unf*cked and build the incredible life you deserve. We’re Vic and Ryan, two certified coaches trying to change the world one conversation at a time. In our respective practices, we’ve noticed common experiences or themes that come up again and again with clients. We started Go Coach Yourself to share our thoughts, experiences and tips with more people, giving you tools you can use to navigate your own way through any of the topics we cover. Through these examples and deep dives on coaching topics we hope you’ll gain a greater understanding of what working with a coach can involve. We believe everyone deserves to have a coach in their team, so whether you’re still exploring to find the right coach for you or you are ready to get started, we’re excited to give you an inside look at how two coaches see the world. We’re going to have a ton of fun along the way, and welcome you to join us on this journey! About Vic Smith, CPCC About Ryan Reichert-Estes, CPCC
Episodes
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What does it really mean to lead with kindness? And how is kindness different from simply being nice—or even from care?
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself, Ryan and Vic sit down with friend and colleague Sue Brisbois, founder of Brizboy Works, to explore how curiosity, problem-solving, and kindness intersect in both work and life.
Sue shares her philosophy of falling ...
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In this summer short, Ryan shares the story of a 400-square-foot cabin in Landers, California that became an unexpected stepping stone to something bigger. What started as a real estate investment and side hustle turned into a transformative experience that ultimately led Ryan and his husband to make an even bolder leap to Spain.
Main Takeaways
- Dreams can evolve and...
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In this Summer Shorts episode of Go Coach Yourself!, join hosts Ryan and Vic as they explore the power of words and how a small gesture can leave a lasting impression.
They discuss the importance of being intentional with your words and how they shape future connections and friendships. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with personal revelations and valuabl...
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In this summer short, Ryan shares his journey from avoiding advanced Sudoku puzzles to embracing them, revealing powerful lessons about growth mindset and the transformative power of adding "yet" to our limitations. What starts as a story about number grids becomes a coaching metaphor about moving from unconscious incompetence to conscious competence.
Ke...
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In this Summer Shorts episode of Go Coach Yourself! Vic share a personal story about being heckled during a work event and being unable to respond appropriately in the moment.
What this story highlights:
- How reacting without thinking can impact how we see ourselves and how others experience us.
- Pulling on Viktor Frankl's work of creating space between the s...
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In this Summer Short, Ryan shares a transformative practice that changed how he relates to time and lateness. What started as a simple experiment became a lasting mindset shift that turned everyday frustrations into opportunities.
Key Takeaways:
- Reframe delays and cancellations as "time given back" rather than time stolen
- Track how much time you give versus...
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In this Summer Short, Vic shares a powerful story about how journaling helped her navigate a toxic work situation when her intuition was telling her something was wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.
What You'll Learn:
- How to use journaling as a conversation with yourself to unlock insights
- The difference between talking things out w...
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In this heartwarming summer short, Vic shares how a surprise pottery class organized by her Nike team in Amsterdam became a life-changing experience that shifted her entire perspective on failure, growth, and untapped potential.
Key Highlights
- The Surprise: Vic's dream team at Nike organized a pottery "leaving do" as her farewell celebration
- The C...
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What if doing something just to prove you can is reason enough?
In this Summer Short, Ryan shares the story of how — with no grand plan, no spiritual quest, and no real justification — he decided to walk the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrimage across Spain.
What started as a personal challenge turned into something bigger: a lesson in trust, a practice of presence...
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How a 65-foot evergreen helped us break the rules—and make the right choice.
In this Summer Short, Ryan shares a personal story about buying a house that broke every rule on their must-have list—except one. It was the only home that made them feel something.
At the center of this decision? A towering evergreen tree, a surprising emotional compass, and the lesson that so...
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Vic and Ryan explore how a little bit of woo woo goes a long way. In this Summer Shorts episode Vic talks about how she uses her tarot deck to answer questions and provide guidance on current questions.
This episode highlights how tools like tarot can offer new perspectives and validation. Emphasizing the importance of intentional questions and open-mindedness, the ep...
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What if the life you want is just one small step away?
In this short summer episode, Vic tells the story of a single pistol squat that changed her perspective—not just on movement, but on what’s possible when we stop saying “I can’t.”
Over two years of slow, steady work led to a breakthrough moment at the gym. But this story isn’t about fitness. It’s about fear, trust, ...
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What happens when your body panics, your brain spirals, and your self-talk turns unkind?
In this Summer Short, Vic shares a vulnerable (and yes, a little traumatic) story about a failed MRI attempt that led to an unexpected but powerful reflection on the stories we tell ourselves when things don’t go as planned. What begins as a medical mishap turns into a conversation...
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This episode is part of Vic and Ryan's Go Coach Yourself! Summer Shorts Series: shorter episodes with off the cuff conversations, where they share a personal story, unpack it and then share their learnings.
In this Summer Short episode Ryan shares how going through Ignite The Spark created an opportunity for him to think bigger: about his goals, his career, and ul...
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This episode is part of Vic and Ryan's Go Coach Yourself! Summer Shorts Series: shorter episodes with off the cuff conversations, where they share a personal story, unpack it and then share their learnings.
In this Summer Short episode Ryan shares how his progression from bird watching to bird noticing sparked a ripple effect involving $624 of peanuts, a board gam...
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In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, hosts Vic and Ryan discuss the concept of the emotional bank account, coined by Stephen Covey in 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People' and further explored by John and Julie Gottman.
The metaphor illustrates how trust in relationships is built through positive interactions (deposits) and can be diminished by neg...
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Leaving a toxic job is hard. But leaving a great job? That’s a whole different kind of hard.
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan unpack the uncomfortable truth that sometimes, even good jobs aren’t right jobs. They share their own experiences of walking away from solid roles at Nike—not because of burnout, but because of quiet misalignment.
From the subt...
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How much agency do you have - and how are you using it?
In this episode of 'Go Coach Yourself,' certified coaches Ryan and Vic explore the concept of reclaiming your agency to create the life you desire.
They delve into the definitions of autonomy and agency, discuss the psychological theories that emphasize the importance of choice, and share personal storie...
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This Episode Is About Quitting. Stay With Us.
We've all heard it: "Keep calm and carry on." But what if pushing through isn’t always the brave choice?
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Ryan and Vic explore the cultural obsession with grit—and why staying isn’t always strength. They unpack the psychology of sunk cost fallacy, the fear of regret, and t...
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In this episode of 'Go Coach Yourself,' hosts Vic and Ryan discuss the power of believing that No is a complete sentence. Through personal stories and anecdotes, they delve into the reasons why we find it hard to say no without guilt or justification. The episode includes a discussion on the societal inclination to people-please, and gives practical tips on...
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