In this thoughtful and inspiring episode of The Coaching Studio, host Lyssa deHart welcomes Dr. Damian Goldvarg, MCC, a global leader in coaching, leadership development, and organizational psychology, to include Professional Coaching Competencies: The Complete Guide. Damian shares his journey from early work as a psychologist and facilitator for HIV/AIDS support groups to becoming a master coach, global speaker, and author of ten coaching and leadership books. He emphasizes how these formative experiences shaped his values and focus on what truly matters—relationships, self-awareness, and resilience.
Throughout the conversation, Damian highlights the importance of coaching supervision, describing how it deepens coaches' awareness, reveals blind spots, and elevates their practice. He passionately advocates for creating coaching cultures in organizations, helping leaders develop coaching skills to build healthier, collaborative, and resilient workplaces. Damian ties this to his latest book, Leadership for Modern Times, which will be coming out soon in English, explores new paradigms and coaching competencies leaders need to navigate today’s complex and volatile world.
The discussion also addresses emerging coaching trends, including the rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on the coaching profession. Damian stresses the importance of embracing technology while maintaining the human-centered essence of coaching. He encourages coaches and leaders to stay adaptable, intentional and committed to lifelong learning.
Listeners will find Damian’s reflections on systemic thinking, accountability, and balancing short-term results with long-term development both practical and inspiring. Whether you're a coach or leader, this episode offers invaluable insights into creating meaningful impact, fostering personal growth, and navigating the future with resilience and purpose.
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Season 5
Host: Lyssa deHart, LICSW, MCC, BCC
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Producer: Michele Logan
Video Editor: Sebastian Crespo
Social Media: Luciana Bottini
Music: Frolic by Harrison Amer
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