Cathryn Baker joins the podcast to discuss her journey from building and selling two staffing companies to becoming an executive coach. She shares lessons on coaching, client accountability, imposter syndrome, and why it's never too late to make a major life change.Key TakeawaysGreat coaching isn't about fixing people—it's about helping clients discover their own solutions.The clients who get the best results are willing to do the work, stay open to feedback, and take ownership of their growth.Discovery calls are a two-way interview. Coaches should evaluate potential clients just as much as clients evaluate coaches.Cathryn's coaching focus has evolved toward helping people navigate their "third act"—major life transitions after a successful career or significant life chapter.Imposter syndrome affects everyone, including highly successful leaders. The goal isn't to eliminate it, but to move forward despite it.LinkedIn, podcast appearances, and speaking engagements have been some of the most effective ways she's grown her coaching business.Meaningful change starts with recognizing opportunities, assessing risks, and taking action.Memorable Quote"You are your own limitation."Contact InformationCathryn BakerLinkedIn: Cathryn BakerAvanzara Coaching

Hosted by Jordan Ring→ I'm Jordan, ghostwriter, book coach, and developmental editor.→ Let's turn your coaching insights into a book that builds trust and grows your business.→ Connect with me at jmring.com→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jordanring

What this episode covers:→ Why coaching is about connecting to the human being, not having all the answers→ The difference between expertise and the ability to coach transformation→ How transitions and pressure reveal the patterns holding people back→ Why leaders and parents often chase outdated versions of success→ The importance of self-worth, pricing, and valuing coaching properly→ How rejection and “no” can become one of the greatest growth tools in business→ Why growth happens faster inside supportive relationships and ecosystemsSummary:In this episode, Jordan sits down with executive coach and performance psychology expert Chinazom Nwabueze for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, coaching, identity, and growth under pressure. Chinazom shares his journey from investment banking and consulting into coaching leaders and fast-growing companies, along with the lessons he learned through becoming a father, moving countries, navigating career transitions, and building a business alongside his wife.The conversation explores the misconception that coaches must have already achieved the highest level of success in order to help others. Chinazom explains why deep connection, intuition, trust, and the ability to hold space matter far more than titles or credentials. He also discusses how the best coaching relationships happen when clients are truly ready for transformation and willing to confront difficult truths about themselves.Jordan and Chinazom dive into identity shifts, especially for parents and high achievers, and why so many people continue chasing goals that no longer align with who they’ve become. Chinazom shares how being coached himself transformed his perspective on rejection, sales, and growth, including the mindset shift that came from embracing “no” instead of fearing it.The episode closes with a passionate discussion about self-worth in the coaching industry — why coaches undervalue themselves, why charging appropriately matters, and why helping people grow is some of the most important work anyone can do.Quotables:→ “Everyone’s a human being. Everyone’s struggling with the same things.”→ “You can’t see your own back.”→ “It’s actually when you’re really busy that you’re best prepared to do the work.”→ “Sometimes people are chasing something they don’t actually want anymore.”→ “If you keep hearing yes, yes, yes all the time, something’s wrong.”→ “You owe it to the world to get good at promoting yourself.”→ “Helping people grow is one of the most important things we can do.”Connect with Chinazom Nwabueze→ Website: dreamcatchersperformance.com→ Podcast: Real Talk Conversations on Mental Fitness and Leadership→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chinazom-nwabueze→ Dreamcatcher PerformanceHosted by Jordan Ring→ I’m Jordan, ghostwriter, book coach, and developmental editor.→ Let’s turn your coaching insights into a book that builds trust and grows your business.→ Connect with me at jmring.com→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jordanring

What this episode covers:→ Why self-compassion is essential when reflecting on past decisions→ How external expectations shape our career paths (often without us realizing it)→ The challenge of rediscovering what’s truly authentic to you→ Letting go of judgment and learning from your experiences→ Choosing a path that aligns with who you are todaySummary:In this episode, Joe Sherman shares how easy it is to build a life and career based on expectations that were never truly your own. Over time, those external influences—from mentors, family, and society—can lead you down a path that feels successful on the surface but disconnected underneath.A central theme is self-compassion. Joe explains that when you begin to reflect on past decisions, it’s natural to feel regret or frustration. But instead of judging those choices, the real growth comes from approaching them with understanding. Those experiences, even the ones that feel like mistakes, become valuable data that help you move forward with more clarity.The conversation also explores the process of rediscovering what’s authentic. That requires slowing down, asking better questions, and being willing to challenge long-held assumptions about who you are and what you “should” be doing. It’s not always comfortable, but it opens the door to more aligned decisions.Ultimately, this episode is about giving yourself permission to change direction. You don’t have to stay on a path just because you’ve invested time in it. With reflection and self-compassion, you can choose a direction that better reflects who you are today.Quotables:→ “We take on expectations that were never truly ours.”→ “How could I have done that? You have to meet that question with compassion.”→ “Put your hand over your heart and give yourself some grace.”→ “Learn from your experiences, then choose a direction that feels authentic.”→ “You don’t have to keep following a path just because you started it.”Connect with Joe Sherman→ Website: joeshermanmd.com→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joe-sherman→ Email: joe@joeshermanmd.comHosted by Jordan Ring→ I’m Jordan, ghostwriter, book coach, and developmental editor.→ Let’s turn your coaching insights into a book that builds trust and grows your business.→ Connect with me at jmring.com→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jordanring

In this episode, Ed Hansen shares hard-earned lessons on confidence, ego, and what it really takes to grow as a coach, entrepreneur, and leader.We talk about why action beats overthinking, how ego can quietly hold you back, and why the best growth comes from experience, failure, and honest self-reflection. Ed also breaks down what separates great coaching clients from the rest and why asking for help is one of the most powerful skills you can develop.What this episode is about→ Confidence vs arrogance and finding the balance→ Why ego is “not your amigo” in growth→ Learning through failure instead of over-preparing→ Why not everyone is ready for coaching→ The difference between coaching and consulting→ Building relationships instead of “selling”→ How to find the right coach for you→ What makes a great coaching client→ Letting go of perfection and taking action→ Redefining work-life balance on your own termsWho this helps→ Coaches looking to grow their practice and confidence→ Entrepreneurs navigating uncertainty and growth→ Leaders learning how to balance confidence with humilityKey takeaways→ Confidence without context can intimidate others, but it should not be diminished.→ Ego can quietly limit growth if left unchecked.→ The best learning comes from taking action and failing forward.→ Not everyone is ready for coaching, timing matters.→ Great coaching is about helping people find their own answers, not giving them yours.→ Relationships, not selling, drive long-term success.→ Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.→ Progress always beats perfection.→ You define your own version of balance and success.→ Growth requires both self-awareness and honest feedback.Quotables→ “Ego is not your amigo.”→ “Progress over perfection.”→ “If you think you can do it, great, have at it.”→ “Selling is relationships.”→ “You can’t coach everybody.”Practical tools and frameworks→ Focus on one key takeaway from every conversation→ Ask yourself after each interaction: what could I have done better?→ Take action before you feel fully ready→ Separate coaching from consulting in your conversations→ Build relationships first, results follow→ Challenge your own thinking before others doConnect with Ed Hansen→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ed-hansen-85610321Hosted by Jordan Ring→ I’m Jordan, ghostwriter, book coach, and developmental editor.→ Let’s turn your coaching insights into a book that builds trust and grows your business.→ Connect with me at jmring.com#Coaching #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Confidence #Coachability #BusinessGrowth #SelfImprovement

What This Episode Is About:→ Why ghostwriting is more about thinking than writing→ How AI is changing (but not replacing) writers→ The importance of niching down to attract better clients→ What separates successful ghostwriters from those who struggle→ How the Academy of Ghostwriting helps writers build real businesses→ The power of networking and relationship-building→ Why coaching still matters in the age of AI→ How Mangus Media Group is disrupting the traditional agency modelConnect with Jeff Mangus:→ Email: mangusmediagroupinfo@gmail.com→ Website: mangusmediagroup.com→ Academy of Ghostwriting: academyofghostwriting.comConnect with Tim Jacobs:→ Email: tjacobs@jacobswc.com→ Website: jacobswc.com→ Academy of Ghostwriting: academyofghostwriting.comQuotables:→ “I’m the vessel between your story and the page.” — Jeff Mangus→ “The lower paying clients are going to cost you the most.” — Tim Jacobs→ “What separates successful writers is niching.” — Jeff Mangus→ “We meet writers where they are and guide them to where they need to be.” — Jeff Mangus→ “There’s a thin line between ghostwriter and therapist.” — Tim Jacobs→ “Ghostwriting is 80% thinking and 20% writing.” — Jordan RingBooks Mentioned:→ The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim FerrissHosted by Jordan Ring→ I’m Jordan, ghostwriter, book coach, and developmental editor→ Let’s turn your coaching insights into a book that builds trust and grows your business→ Connect with me at jmring.com→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jordanring

In this episode, Jordan Ring sits down with health and wellness coach Daniel Intorella to talk about what it actually takes to build sustainable health while balancing a high-performance career and life.

Daniel shares his journey from burnout and corporate life to building a coaching business focused on helping busy professionals take control of their health. They dive into why most people struggle with consistency, the truth about shortcuts in fitness, and how small daily habits create long-term transformation.

This episode is about discipline, identity, and learning to treat your health like a non-negotiable asset — not an afterthought.

What This Episode Is About
→ Taking ownership of your health as a high performer
→ Why most people fail to see results even when they “know what to do”
→ The hidden cost of putting your health on the back burner
→ Building sustainable habits instead of chasing quick fixes
→ The connection between discipline in fitness and discipline in business
→ Growing a personal brand and coaching business on LinkedIn

What You’ll Learn
→ Why consistency always beats intensity
→ How to build strength, mobility, and long-term health
→ The biggest mistakes busy professionals make with fitness
→ Why trusting the process is critical for real results
→ How authenticity drives growth on LinkedIn
→ Why most “shortcuts” in health fail long term

Quotables
→ “Health truly is real wealth.”
→ “Working out is just one piece. What you do outside of it is the whole picture.”
→ “Consistency beats intensity every time.”
→ “If you are not taking care of yourself, everyone around you pays for it.”
→ “Be the CEO of your own health and life.”

Books Mentioned
→ Letters to Lily by Melissa Cohen

Connect with Daniel Intorella
→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daniel-intorella-507b0995
→ Website: fuelandfortitude.com
→ Instagram & Facebook: Daniel Intorella

Hosted by Jordan Ring
→I’m Jordan, ghostwriter, book coach, and developmental editor.
→Let’s turn your coaching insights into a book that builds trust and grows your business.
→Connect with me at jmring.com

Connect with Jay Sparks
→Jay Sparks, Writer and Storytelling Coach
→LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysparkswrites/
→Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysparkswrites/

What this episode is about
→Why authenticity matters more than ever in the age of AI
→How writers improve faster through coaching and feedback
→The balance between writing as a creative craft and running a writing business

Who this helps
→Writers who want to grow their craft and build a sustainable writing career
→Coaches, creators, and entrepreneurs learning to share their ideas publicly

Key takeaways
→Comparison with other creators slows down your progress.
→Authenticity is becoming more valuable as AI-generated content increases.
→Great feedback balances critique with recognition of strengths.
→Writers grow faster when they seek mentorship and coaching.
→Your craft and your business are two different skills that both need attention.
→Stepping away from your work often unlocks creative breakthroughs.
→Networking and community accelerate growth more than working alone.
→Sometimes the best opportunities come from doing work others avoid.

Quotables
→“Authenticity is more important now than it has ever been.”
→“Feedback isn’t an attack on your work. It’s how you improve.”
→“Your craft and your business are two different skills.”
→“Sometimes you’re getting paid to learn.”

Books mentioned
→Phantastes by George MacDonald
→The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey

Hosted by Jordan Ring
→I’m Jordan, ghostwriter, book coach, and developmental editor.
→Let’s turn your coaching insights into a book that builds trust and grows your business.
→Connect with me at jmring.com

Connect with Rinske Fris→Website: thecuratedoutfit.com→Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.curated.outfit/→LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rinskefris/What this episode is about→Why successful entrepreneurs often feel misaligned with how they present themselves→How personal style influences confidence, authority, and professional presence→What makes someone truly coachable in a transformation processWho this helps→Entrepreneurs who want their external image to match their internal confidence→Coaches and service providers thinking about how identity shapes client transformationKey takeaways→Clothing is often underestimated, but it strongly influences confidence and perception.→The best coaching clients are open, honest, and willing to try something new.→You can’t transform your image without stepping outside your comfort zone.→Specific messaging attracts the right clients faster than broad messaging.→Coaching works best when both sides commit to the process.→Your life today reflects the choices you’ve made up to this point.→If you want change, stop talking about it and start doing something different.Quotables→“Your life right now is a direct reflection of the choices you make.”→“If you want to change something, don’t just talk about it. Go do it.”→“Clothing is underestimated in how much influence it has on your life.”→“The best clients are open enough to be honest and try something new.”Hosted by Jordan Ring→I’m Jordan, ghostwriter, book coach, and developmental editor.→Let’s turn your coaching insights into a book that builds trust and grows your business.→Connect with me at jmring.com