Do you lead with empathy and kindness? What guides your decision-making process? Our show is packed with interesting information that is top-tier in relevance to what’s happening in the world around us every day. Today’s guest has amazing expertise gained from his unique perspective as a hacker and a social engineer. He’s a trailblazer in the field with much to teach us. Join our conversation!

Chris Hadnagy is the founder and CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, a company specializing in education and training in social engineering. In addition to training law enforcement officers and working with businesses, Chris works with some of the world’s leaders in scientific research in social engineering. He wrote his book, Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Achieve Your Goals, which delves into the intriguing world of human interaction and communication. In this conversation, we dive into Chris’ profound insights about how empathy, generosity, and kindness can be harnessed to navigate these complexities in our modern society.

Show Highlights:

• Chris’ path to understanding how we make decisions
• Hackers, strong emotions, and a lack of critical thinking
• Guarding against common scams in today’s world
• Using empathy and kindness in the corporate world
• Unmasking manipulation: “What is your intent?”
• Ways we communicate with others
• Is your company ruled by fear?
• Analyzing possible breakdowns and vulnerabilities to find ways to build strength
• Characteristics of bad culture
• Chris’ learnings about self-awareness
• Final takeaways from Chris

Resources:

Connect with Chris Hadnagy: Website, LinkedIn, Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Achieve Your Goals, Facebook, and the Innocent Lives Foundation

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In this episode, we are meeting you where you are in today’s chaos. We will discuss how to show up at your best, no matter what the situation. Are you relying on your intuition as a coach? Join us to learn more!

Grace Calpus is a PCC-certified coach and the owner of Third Eye Coach Development. She is passionate about helping coaches thrive, and her experience goes beyond traditional coaching. She brings a different perspective forward because her path includes time as a craniosacral therapist and energy worker.

Show Highlights:

• Working with your intuition and being present to bring in light, energy, and love
• Simply acknowledging what’s happening with someone means everything to them.
• Knowing when to share your intuition with a client
• The role of coaches in being true to their unique gifts
• Struggles for coaches in showing up in the present moment
• The possibility of what’s next
• Grace’s best tips for developing your inner wisdom
• The “100th Monkey” Effect
• Ways in which Grace works with clients

Resources:

Connect with Grace Calpus: Website, The Insight Advantage Course, and LinkedIn

Connect with Meg:

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A good coach MUST be a good listener. Beyond that, they must be a “disciplined listener.” Today’s guest covers this topic with information and expertise. Join us to learn more!

Mike Reddington is a Certified Forensic Interviewer and the president of InQuasive, Inc. He wrote The Disciplined Listening Method and hosts the Disciplined Listening podcast. Mike shares effective communication techniques derived from interrogation practices. You’ll learn the importance of disciplined listening, strategic observation, and how creating safe spaces can foster openness.

Show Highlights:

• Mike details his path into this line of work from his beginnings as a middle school teacher and coach.
• Myths about interrogation vs. the reality of non-confrontational interrogation
• Key concepts in disciplined listening
• What you DO is more important than what you SAY.
• What is “disciplined listening”?
• “How many questions have I created?” is better than asking, “Do you have any questions?”
• Critiquing diverse pathways and control in conversations
• A key takeaway from Mike: “Prioritize outcomes and maintain situational awareness.”

Resources:

Connect with Mike Reddington and InQuasive, Inc.

Michael Reddington.com

InQuasive, Inc.

The Disciplined Listening Method book

Disciplined Listening podcast, and LinkedIn

Connect with Meg:

ENROLLING NOW FOR THE MENTOR PROGRAM BEGINNING IN APRIL 2025! Click here for more information and sign up now!

Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you!

Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT.

Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.