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Episode 67 with Serge Ekedi (Kinsei-Do Corner) - Getting to the "Core" of Coaching for Purpose, Happiness and Fulfillment

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Coach Jo hosts Serge Ekedi, an executive and sports coach with over 30 years of experience, to explore purpose-driven coaching. They discuss how Serge helps clients move beyond superficial goals to address their core identity and values. Serge explains that clients often arrive seeking a simple plan but need to first ask what they truly want now versus years ago. He describes a demotivated athlete who no longer finds meaning in past achievements. Serge uses tools like motivational interviewing and logical levels to explore beliefs, identity, and purpose. He recounts a session with an executive who shifted from valuing relentless grinding to seeking smarter, more inspiring work. Another story involves a client who only opened up after discussing his unrelated university degree. A memorable insight is that behavioral issues, like an athlete's pre-competition pizza habit, often stem from unmet emotional needs for comfort or belonging. Serge emphasizes that lasting change requires aligning actions with one's core identity, not just modifying surface habits. He compares personal growth to a boat journey with unexpected stops, not a straight line. The conversation is educational and reflective, blending coaching theory with vivid anecdotes. Listeners interested in the psychology of performance, personal development, or coaching methodologies will find this episode valuable. Those seeking quick fitness tips or purely technical training advice might prefer a different focus.

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