In this episode, Kristan Bishop and I wander into the heart of coaching magic. We play with big ideas and tiny moments — from what “namaste” really invites us into, to how a simple shift in perspective can change the whole room.

We unpack David Rock's SCARF model in that very layered way coaches do, tracing how our brains cling to certainty and how we can lovingly loosen that grip. And yes… we even talk about silence. The powerful kind. The musical kind. The kind that opens up a client’s inner world when we stop filling the air and let the truth land.

Fairness shows up. Reflection shows up. Music shows up... because of course it does! It's Kristan Bishop! Aaaaaand we explore how the rise and fall of musical dynamics can translate into the way we hold space as coaches.

And then, because the universe has a sense of humor, we end up right where we needed to: the Orca card deck… and the mantra that seems to whisper through the whole conversation: Let go. And let love.

Meet Kristan!

Throughout my career, I’ve built, led, and supported entrepreneurial companies that were ready to grow, and I’ve learned what it takes to create clarity, accountability, and real traction. My greatest strength is connection: building relationships based on trust, transparency, and results.

I take the time to listen, learn, and understand what makes each business and its people unique. With a broad range of business experience and a passion for helping leaders simplify the complex, I use the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to help leadership teams strengthen the Six Key Components of their business so they can run a better business and live a better life.

Show Links!

Coaching Magic School

Brene Brown's new book!!

Kripula Yoga Institute

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

In this episode of Coaching Magic, J!ll Young and Elizabeth Davis walk right into the shift many coaches know well: the move from being the one who drives, directs, and leads to becoming the one who listens, holds, and invites. Elizabeth shares her evolution from CEO to Coach, and how that transition required both humility and a deep reorientation toward connection. Instead of leading the room, she learned to facilitate it. Instead of proving, she learned to pause. Instead of controlling outcomes, she began cultivating presence.

Their conversation explores how gentleness is a form of strength, how spaciousness itself can be a strategy, and how the most profound coaching happens when we allow silence to do its work. Elizabeth weaves in her metaphor of leadership as a jigsaw puzzle, not something we assemble for others, but something we help them learn to see and trust in themselves.

This episode becomes a reflection on what it means to stay when everything inside you wants to rush ahead. To breathe instead of force. To notice the saboteur not as an enemy, but as a guiding light of potential. It’s a conversation about finding peace inside the process (yours and your client’s) and discovering the magic that connection makes possible.

Meet Elizabeth!

I am a Certified EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide, a leading provider of the Entrepreneurial Operating System, a complete set of simple concepts and practical tools that help thousands of entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses. I have five years of experience in delivering EOS implementation services to growth-oriented companies in various industries, helping them clarify their vision, build healthy leadership teams, and gain traction through clear accountability.

As a passionate teacher, facilitator, and coach, I leverage my diverse business and non-profit background to empower my clients to achieve increased results and personal growth. I also founded Authentic Impact LLC, a company that provides facilitation and speaking, Additionally, I serve as the chapter chair of the Women Presidents Organization, a non-profit peer advisory organization for women business owners who have reached the second or later growth stage. I am honored to be a recipient of the ABJ Profile in Power 2020 Award, recognizing my leadership and impact in the Austin business community.

Show Links!

Follow Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-davis-ceo/

Learn more about Positive Intelligence: https://www.positiveintelligence.com/

Watch The Entrepreneurs Chair: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethdavis3265/videos

Learn more about Coaching Magic: https://www.jillyoung.com/coaching-magic

Get the Sweet Ass Affirmations card deck: https://ragecreate.com/products/the-sweet-ass-affirmations-deck-affirmations-to-motivate-your-creative-maniac-mind?srsltid=AfmBOorkmQSJEsSfcD0tt8K6_uJNRa7Wrg_1sIzgVB0XSYDWu2BENudY

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

What happens when the life you built starts asking you to become more?

In this raw and soul-stretching episode, Jill Young sits down with Kelly Clements to explore what it means to coach, much less live, through seasons of personal upheaval and deep transformation. Together, they dive into the balance of masculine and feminine energy, the truth that emerges from crisis, and how our most challenging moments can become powerful turning points in our coaching and relationships.

Kelly opens up about her own journey from contentment to convergence - where purpose, truth, and love finally align. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that growth isn’t about perfect goal setting or manicured research… it’s about staying grounded, open, and willing to walk through the messy middle with heart.

✨Meet Kelly!

Since 2004, I’ve helped entrepreneurial couples grow together—not apart—by showing them how to align their ambitions with intimacy, communication, and emotional connection.
My journey into this work began as an advisor with Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach, then as a certified Dream Manager facilitator, and next as a Lifebook leader. Over time, I saw a pattern: the more successful a client became in business, the more tension quietly brewed at home. They were winning in one area—but silently losing in another.
That realization sparked my mission: to support both the entrepreneur and their spouse in building a partnership that thrives alongside their business. Through my proprietary frameworks—including the Alpha, Beta, Omega Model™ and the Six Presence Principles™—I help couples scale sustainably and stay connected.
Clients come to me when they feel like they're nearing a decision point: it's either the business, or the marriage. I help design the harmony for both to equally thrive. You can expect to find clarity, confidence, and connection again—not just in you relationship, but in your overall life vision.
If you’re an ambitious entrepreneur tired of feeling like roommates let’s talk. Or if you're married to an ambitions entrepreneur tired of feeling like an employee, I'd love to connect with you as well.

✨Show Links!

Follow Kelly on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyclements/

Learn more about Kelly: https://www.kellyclements.com/

Learn more about Strategic Coach: https://www.strategiccoach.com/

Buy a Sweet Ass Affirmations card deck: https://ragecreate.com/products/the-sweet-ass-affirmations-deck-affirmations-to-motivate-your-creative-maniac-mind?srsltid=AfmBOorw1x0lrnNhLsprNonHNAV5YJCpVpL8wt_8p3n536VMyOosl9FE

Get a copy of the Power of Systems: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Systems-Create-Life-Works/dp/1600252052

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

Words matter… especially the ones you say to yourself! In this heart-centered and insightful conversation, Jill sits down with the ever-inspiring Anese Cavanaugh to explore the magic that happens when presence, creativity, and coaching collide. Together, they dive into creation (and all the messiness that comes with it!), how coaching continues to evolve, and how our language shapes connection and trust.

Anese shares her wisdom on setting powerful expectations, navigating uncomfortable moments, and celebrating the wins along the way. This episode is a beautiful reminder that when we get bumped, what we’re full of will spill over… so fill yourself up with love!

Meet Anese!

Anese Cavanaugh is the CEO of Active Choices, Inc., creator of the Positive Energy Workplace Initiative®, and the founder of the IEP Method® (Intentional Energetic Presence®). She is the author of the books CONTAGIOUS CULTURE: Show Up, Set the Tone, and Intentionally Create an Organization That Thrives (McGraw-Hill, 2015), CONTAGIOUS YOU: Unlock Your Power to Influence, Lead, and Create the Impact You Want (McGraw-Hill, 2019), and THE LEADER YOU WILL BE: An Invitation (a leadership storybook). As a business leader, strategic advisor, and keynote speaker, she is devoted to creating authentic leadership and positively contagious cultures with leaders and organizations around the world.

Show Links:
Follow Anese on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anesecavanaugh/
Visit the Active Choices website: https://activechoices.com/
Read Anese’s books: https://activechoices.com/store/

Buy this week’s Sparks of Curiosity book, A Minute to Think: https://www.julietfunt.com/book/

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

Hey Magic Makers! Welcome back to season TWO of the Coaching Magic Podcast, where transformation feels enchanted.✨ Every week, you'll hear from incredible guests - coaches, creators, and curious humans who are leading with heart and helping others to do the same!

Coaching isn't just what we do, it's exactly who we are. So take a deep breath, open up your notebook, and tune in for another season of Coaching Magic!🪄

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

Hey there Coaches! Welcome back to another Tunnel Tuesday episode, where you're invited to spend a few minutes with me in the practice of slowing down. Whether you need to unwind, prepare for a journey ahead, or to simply find a moment of calm, you're invited on this adventure. Namaste.

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

What if your greatest coaching superpower wasn’t having all the answers…but asking better questions?

In this episode, J!ll Young is joined by Melanie Spring of the Brilliant Rebellion to peel back the layers of coaching, curiosity, and creativity. Together, they explore what it means to be a brand muse, how to break free from conventional thinking, and why curiosity just might be the unlocking tool to better relationships.

You’ll discover:
🌟 Melanie’s adventures on the Brilliant Rebellion Tour (and the wisdom she brought home)
🌟 Why curiosity can transform coaching, leadership, and life itself
🌟 The magic of invitations, community, and connection
🌟 How immersive experiences spark lasting growth and change

This conversation is an open invitation to step into curiosity, play with possibilities, and see what unfolds when you let go of “shoulds.”

Meet Melanie!

Melanie Spring is a Brand Muse, international keynote speaker, and rebel guide for bold visionaries who are stepping into their Main Character energy.

With a background in brand strategy and a gift for seeing who you can become, she’s spent two decades guiding bold humans to unbecome everything that wasn’t them and speak from their deepest knowing.

Through immersive retreats, 1:1 mentorship, and unapologetic stage presence, Melanie walks alongside you to support you in remembering who you always were and say what needs to be said out loud–with unapologetic power, presence, and purpose.

This isn’t about building a brand.
It’s about becoming one.

Show Links!

Follow Melanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniespringspeaker/

Visit her (brand new!) website: https://melaniespring.com/

Join the Brilliant Rebellion: https://thebrilliantrebellion.com/

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

What if letting go was the key to moving forward?

In this episode, J!ll Young and family business expert Sara B. Stern dig into the idea of creative destruction—the courage to release what no longer serves so new ideas can grow. With stories, metaphors, and a few laughs along the way, they explore how family businesses (and honestly, all of us) can embrace change without losing our roots.

You’ll hear about:
🍎 Sara’s apple tree metaphor and what it teaches us about business evolution
🎬 Why blooper reels and authenticity matter more than polish
📖 The role of storytelling in shaping a lasting business legacy
✨ J!ll’s take on coaching magic, adaptability, and lifelong learning

This conversation is all about balance: honoring tradition while making space for innovation.

Meet Sara B. Stern!

Sara is on a quest to help family business owners get what they want from their business.

Before helping family businesses implement EOS, she served as the director of the nationally recognized Family Business Center at the University of Saint Thomas in Minnesota and has been a coach for over 20 years. Most of her professional career (starting as a young kid in my own family business) has been working for family-owned companies.

While her name is a sentence – Sara B. Stern – she's far from stern. She keeps her clients focused on implementing EOS purely – while also maintaining an infinity for dad jokes. The dumber the better.

If you want to keep doing things just as you have been… she's not for you.

If you want to keep all family members employed…even if they are causing issues in the business... she's not for you.

If you want a powerful tool that will help you run a great business and have a great family… she's for you!

Show Links!

Follow Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarabstern/

Visit her website: https://www.sarabstern.com/

Get a copy of Sweet Ass Affirmations: https://ragecreate.com/products/the-sweet-ass-affirmations-deck-affirmations-to-motivate-your-creative-maniac-mind

P.S. Remember, you are magic!