What’s Possible Podcast Series: Coaching, Energy, Connection & Pinnacle Moments
About This Four‑Part Series:
Over the past year, I’ve had the joy of sitting down with Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh to explore the themes that shape our lives the most - how we grow, how we sustain ourselves, how we connect, and how we rise into our most meaningful moments.
This four‑part series, What’s Possible, brings together our shared experiences as coaches, educators, and humans navigating our own transitions. Each episode offers practical tools, personal stories, and gentle reminders that change is always within reach.
Below, you’ll find a short overview of each conversation. Click the episode thumbnail to listen.
Episode 1: Coaching Lessons That Change Our Lives
Episode 1: Coaching Lessons That Change Our Lives
In our first episode, Christian and I turn the coaching lens inward. After years of guiding leaders and clients through transformation, we reflect on the unexpected ways coaching has reshaped our own lives.
From weight‑management breakthroughs to long‑deferred dreams such as riding Route 66 on a motorcycle or finally completing a master’s degree in positive psychology, we explore what it truly means to “walk the talk.”
You’ll learn:
How clients often hold up a mirror for coaches
Why intentionality and courage matter in moments of change
How practices like pre‑savoring, savoring, and alignment support well‑being
The importance of turning “someday” goals into real action
This episode is an invitation to apply your own wisdom. Discover what becomes possible when you do.
Episode 2: Energy Over Time — How to Stop Running on Empty
Episode 2: Energy Over Time — How to Stop Running on Empty
We often talk about time management, but what about energy management? In Episode 2, Christian and I unpack practical strategies to sustain and recharge your energy throughout the week.
We explore tools like energy audits, color‑coding your calendar, and creating “replenishment wheels” to help you stay grounded and prevent burnout. And we share real‑world examples. We discuss choosing a motorcycle ride over answering emails and finding micro‑moments for music or walking. All these restore energy even on the busiest days.
You’ll learn:
How to identify what drains you vs. what replenishes you
Why planning energy boosts in advance is essential
The science of flow and reciprocity in energizing work
Simple rituals to refuel your mind, body, and spirit
If you’ve ever felt your internal “fuel light” come on, this conversation offers ways to refuel before you hit empty.
Episode 3: How to Connect in a Disconnected World
Episode 3: How to Connect in a Disconnected World
What does it really mean to connect with others at work, on Zoom, or in everyday life? In Episode 3, we explore the transformative power of genuine presence.
Through stories, research, and practical experience, we talk about what helps people feel seen and heard, how to build bridges in micro‑moments, and how authenticity can strengthen relationships without sacrificing professionalism.
You’ll learn how to:
Make others feel truly seen
Create meaningful connections in small, everyday moments
Balance authenticity with situational professionalism
If you are craving deeper, more meaningful connections, this episode is for you.
Episode 4: Creating Pinnacle Moments for Well‑Being
Episode 4: Creating Pinnacle Moments for Well‑Being
In our final episode, we explore “pinnacle moments” — those rare times when everything feels aligned, purposeful, and alive. From speaking at wellness retreats to riding with hundreds of motorcyclists up a volcano, we share stories of moments that shaped us.
Together, we reflect on what creates these experiences and how to prepare for them while staying open to the present moment.
You’ll learn:
How preparation, agency, and intentionality create life‑changing experiences
Why presence matters as much as planning
How community and authenticity fuel our deepest joy
Ways to reflect on and leverage your own pinnacle moments
This conversation is an invitation to notice and create more of the moments that lift you.
Explore the Series
Each episode offers something different: a spark of courage, a practical tool, a new way of seeing yourself or others. I hope you find something here that supports your own growth and helps you discover what’s possible in your life.
For more conversations like these, visit the links below to find the full What’s Possible show.