The Making of a Coach
The Making of a Coach
Podcast Description
The Making of a Coach takes you on the paths of succesful Coaches, Facilitators and People Developers. Learn how they turned their passion into profession.
Take inspiration for your own journey as a coach by listening in on deep conversations on how they became who they are, how they made coaching their business and the methods they use to help people grow.
Tobias Weghorn, co-founder of the global brand metaFox Coaching Tools, dives into coaching practice as well as pricing and positioning, taking a look behind the practice of successful coaches.
More on https://metaFox.eu/podcast
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of coaching methodologies, personal growth, and business development within the coaching sector. Specific episodes delve into topics like outdoor coaching experiences, leadership development, multicultural influences in coaching, and the use of personality tools such as MBTI, with examples including walk-and-talk coaching and unique pricing strategies.
The Making of a Coach takes you on the paths of succesful Coaches, Facilitators and People Developers. Learn how they turned their passion into profession.
Take inspiration for your own journey as a coach by listening in on deep conversations on how they became who they are, how they made coaching their business and the methods they use to help people grow.
Tobias Weghorn, co-founder of the global brand metaFox Coaching Tools, dives into coaching practice as well as pricing and positioning, taking a look behind the practice of successful coaches.
More on https://metaFox.eu/podcast
Roel Schaart shares his extraordinary evolution from a shy IT specialist with a baby face to a high-performance coach who’s trained with Navy SEALs, led within the Tony Robbins organization, and earned his ICF MCC. In this raw and revealing conversation, Roel opens up about failure, discomfort, and the value of staying true to your coaching stance—even when it’s tempting to advise.
Key Highlights
- Why Roel believes growth only happens outside your comfort zone.
- How working with Tony Robbins shaped his intensity—and what made him walk away.
- The deep importance of ethical coaching and personal congruence.
Chapter Timeline
[00:00] Intro & Roel’s typical clients
[03:00] The LinkedIn photo and Roel’s transformation
[06:00] Journey from IT nerd to internal coach
[08:00] Working with Tony Robbins & the “hell week” mindset
[12:00] What the Navy SEAL Crucible taught him about failure
[17:00] Daily discomfort: cold showers, breathing, and mindset
[22:00] Coaching congruence: appearance, ethics, and example
[29:00] Leaving the Tony world & the shift in values
[33:00] Coaching saturation, certification, and ethical blind spots
[37:00] Continuous development and MCC practice
[40:00] Observing what matters: identity vs. actions
[44:00] Merging styles: Tony’s RPM & ICF markers
[47:00] Final reflections on authenticity and staying coach-like
Resources Mentioned
- Connect with Roel Schaart: https://www.roel-schaart.com/
- Become a certified coach with Solutions Academy: https://www.solutionsacademy.com/
- Watch our Podcast episode with Kirsten Dierolf, founder of Solutions Academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nyGD-tEEmI
- Join our Community: https://metafox.eu/community
- Train with Navy Seals: https://training.sealfit.com/crucibles-v2
- Uncover the Wim Hof Method: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/
- Read Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/180116.Awaken_the_Giant_Within
- Get this book: ”Qualitätssicherung im Coaching”: https://www.coachfederation.de/infonews/buecher-der-mitglieder/qualitaetssicherung-im-coaching-kompetenzen-professionell-weiterentwickeln.html
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