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Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoDreams as Portals: Coaching the Language of Dreams toward Strategy, Soul Work, and AwakeningIn this evocative episode, Master Certified Coach Tijen Genco invites listeners into the poetic terrain of dreams—sacred messengers that bridge the subconscious depths with expansive vision. Alongside fellow coach Sajili, she reveals how dreamwork becomes a gateway to emotional healing, intuitive clarity, and strategic foresight.Drawing examples from visionaries like Einstein, Gandhi, and Jack Nicklaus, this episode examines the symbolism of dreams and their role in fostering creative consciousness. Tijen introduces her unique approach to Dream Coaching, empowering individuals to interpret their own symbolic language and integrate it into their wholeness. A poignant highlight of...2025-07-261h 10Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoRewiring for Growth: Neuroscience, Mindset, and the Art of Subtle Change with Pam Aks and Tijen GencoJoin Master Certified Coach Tijen Genco in this enlightening episode of "Coaching with Mastery and Elegance" as she welcomes Pam Aks, Director of the Executive Coaching Program at the University of Texas at Dallas. This powerful conversation delves into the fascinating intersection ofNeuroscience, Mindset, and Transformative Coaching.In this episode, Tijen and Pam explore:· Neuroplasticity in Action: How the brain's incredibleability to rewire itself through focus and practice can unlock profound personal growth.· Rewiring Mind and Behavior with Patience: Tijen introduces the metaphor of family heirlooms and highwaysto explain the concept of rewiring one's mind and beh...2025-06-2126 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoFrom Hollywood to Productivity: Cultivating Flow, Creativity, and Human Potential with Steven Puri and Tijen GencoIn this insightful episode of "Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen Genco," Tijen sits down with Steven Puri, a visionary leader whose career spans the film and tech industries. Steven introduces his company "Sukha", a Sanskrit word meaning "ease" or "joy," inspired by yoga philosophy and the pursuit of a balanced, creative life.The conversation delves deep into the relationship between productivity and creativity, offering unique perspectives from Tijen's coaching expertise and Steven's diverse methodologies. You'll explore:The power of flow states to amplify output and breakthroughs.Strategies for ensuring AI tools enhance human potential...2025-06-0435 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoThe Art and Mastery of Coach Supervision: Unpacking the Mysteries of Coach Supervision with Tijen GencoExperience your hidden potential as a coach and leader through the transformative power of Coaching Supervision.Join us for an insightful conversation with Tijen and Sajili on the crucial realm of Coaching Supervision. This episode unpacks supervision's vital role in coaches' ongoing development and well-being, distinguishing it from mentoring and highlighting its unique benefits for individual practitioners and leaders.Tijen expertly speaks about the ICF Supervision Competencies, illuminating the essential skills and qualities required for effective supervisors in response to Sajili's skillfully and beautifully crafted questions. Discover how supervision provides a reflective sanctuary for coaches...2025-05-0738 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoSisu and the Art of Organizational Change ResilienceIn this special episode, Tijen explores the Finnish concept of Sisu—inner strength and perseverance—with Elisabet Lahti, Ph.D., an author, speaker, trainer, and expert on the Finnish concept of Sisu. Discover how Sisu provides a powerful framework for navigating organizational change, fostering resilience, and driving personal growth. Tijen connects Sisu to her Organizational Change Resilience capability model, based on the Organizational Thriving approach and awakened leadership presence. Elisabet shares her expertise on embodied toughness, trauma-informed understanding, and practical tools like acceptance and action. Learn to embrace adversity, cultivate a harmonious relationship with change, and lead with gentle powe...2025-04-0351 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoEmbracing Organic Business Growth in CoachingJoin Tijen Genco and Judit Ábri von Bartheld, an experienced ICF Assessor and MCC Coach from Hungary, as they dive into the world of organic, creative, and upgraded business development in coaching.In this episode, Judit shares her refreshing approach to credentialing, prioritizing explicit knowledge, stress-free deadlines, and practical strategies for integrating digital tools into the coaching practice. As an enthusiastic connector and networker within the coaching community, Judit emphasizes the significance of collaboration and knowledge sharing.Together, Tijen and Judit explore the importance of understanding clients' needs, responding openly, and allowing clients to choose w...2025-03-2520 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoEmbodiment and Sovereignty: Toward Genco Method Awakened Leadership PresenceUnlock the secrets to embodied leadership and true sovereignty with Tijen Genco. Join Tijen and Sajili as they dive into the profound concepts of embodiment and sovereignty in leadership and coaching. Tijen illuminates the process of embodiment as the animation of breath and inspiration into life, highlighting energetic teachings and the alchemy of turning energy into physical action. Sajili and Tijen explore the connection between embodiment and universal space and the visceral, emotional, and physiological aspects of embodiment.They discuss sovereignty's impact on human behavior and change facilitation. Tijen explains sovereignty as self-governance and autonomy influenced by...2025-03-0443 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoThe Vital Role of Credentialing in Health and Wellness with Tijen Genco and Margaret MooreIn this special episode of the Credentialing Series of Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen Genco Podcast, we delve into the crucial role of credentialing in the coaching industry, with a spotlight on the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).Join Tijen and her guest, Margaret Moore, a trailblazer in health and wellness coaching and a key figure in establishing NBHWC credentialing. Margaret's dedication to the field led her to co-found the NBHWC, setting high standards that support and enable coaches to impact healthcare positively.Tijen and Margaret discuss the importance of professional...2025-02-1230 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoAssessing Coaching Readiness and Coachability for the Sponsored EngagementsIn this insightful episode, Tijen discusses the importance of coachability assessment with guest Clare Norman, MCC. Together, they delve into the critical topic of assessing coaching readiness and coachability within organizations. They discuss the importance of proper screening before coaching to ensure it is the right intervention for a suitable purpose at the right time. The conversation highlights the role of a 'coaching custodian', as Clare names it, in organizations responsible for ensuring coaching readiness and maximizing the return on investment in coaching interventions. It has been observed that coaching readiness is frequently not adequately evaluated, resulting in coaches...2025-01-2435 min
Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoUnveiling the Art of Continuous Growth and Mastery in Coaching with Ann Fogolin and Tijen GencoJoin Tijen Genco and Ann Fogolin, both MCC credentialed coaches, UT Dallas Mentor Coaches, and ICF Assessors, for a captivating conversation about the concept of mastery in coaching. In this episode, Tijen and Ann delve into the continuous journey of growth and development, the significance of self-care, and the art of refining coaching skills.
Ann shares her struggle with the term "mastery," as it implies a pinnacle of achievement. Instead, she believes the real work begins after reaching a certain level of expertise, emphasizing the importance of continuous growth, development, and exploration in coaching. Tijen introduces the...2025-01-1930 min
Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoThe Power of Holistic Listening & Authentic Connection"In this episode of Coaching with Mastery and Elegance, Tijen Genco, is interviewed by her valued student and a fellow coach, Sajili Mohan Chawla. They delve into the art of masterful coaching, exploring concepts like:
• Holistic Listening: Learn how to truly connect with clients by utilizing your entire being to understand their needs.
• Connection without Attachment: Discover how to build deep rapport while maintaining your own sovereignty.
• The Coaching Mindset: Explore the journey from associate to master coach, focusing on addressing root causes and empowering clients.
• Embracing Authenticity: Learn how to integrat...2025-01-0643 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoIn Memory of Thomas Leonard, the "Father of Coaching"In this heartfelt final episode of 2024, we pay tribute to Thomas J. Leonard, often called the "Father of Coaching." Thomas was a pioneer in the field of life coaching and made significant contributions that shaped the profession as we know it today. He founded Coach U in 1992, one of the world's first coach training schools, and was instrumental in establishing the International Coach Federation (ICF), which has become the global standard for coaching credentials.This year, we launched the special series Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen Genco, exploring the essence of mastery with masterful coaches worldwide...2024-12-3127 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen Genco - Special Episode: In Memory of Thomas Leonard, the "Father of Coaching"
In this heartfelt final episode of 2024, we pay tribute to Thomas J. Leonard, often called the "Father of Coaching." Thomas was a pioneer in the field of life coaching and made significant contributions that shaped the profession as we know it today. He founded Coach U in 1992, one of the world's first coach training schools, and was instrumental in establishing the International Coach Federation (ICF), which has become the global standard for coaching credentials.This year, we launched the special series Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen Genco, exploring the essence of mastery with masterful coaches worldwide...2024-12-3127 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoFrom Resolutions to Realizations: Embracing Personal Growth and CommitmentIn this revealing episode, Tijen and Cynthia explore the complexities of personal commitments and the journey toward achieving goals. They start by examining the common challenges faced with New Year's resolutions, discussing why the initial excitement often fades and the high failure rate of these resolutions by February.
The conversation progresses to understanding personal change motivations, emphasizing the importance of intrinsic motivation over external factors. Tijen highlights the need for a reflective process to ensure personal changes align with one's true desires and values.
They explain the importance of aligning goals with personal values, shedding...2024-12-0334 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen Genco"The Power of Credentialing: Elevating the Coaching Profession with Francine Campone and Meryl MoritzIn this special episode of "Coaching with Mastery and Elegance," Tijen Genco is joined by esteemed coaches Francine Campone, MCC, and Meryl Moritz, MCC, to delve into the pivotal role of credentialing in the coaching profession.
Meryl and Francine share their rich experiences as coach educators, supervisors, and mentors. They emphasize the critical need for shared standards within the profession, the value of continuous education and evaluation, and the importance of reframing and navigating obstacles in coaching.
Listeners will gain insight into Meryl’s transformative journey from an executive to a global leadership coach, highlighting wh...2024-11-1752 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoExploring the Shadow: A Journey into the Swamplands of the Soul with Dr. James HollisJoin Tijen Genco in this episode as she has an enlightening dialogue with Dr. James Hollis. Together, they delve into the concept of the ‘shadow’ in human psychology. Dr. Hollis, a renowned Jungian analyst, defines the shadow as the aspects of ourselves that we often ignore or find challenging to deal with, including those elements tied to our affiliations with various
institutions. He emphasizes that acknowledging the shadow, though challenging, is ultimately beneficial as it helps us understand the origins of our behaviors
and patterns, fostering greater accountability.
In this episode, Tijen and Dr. Hollis explore the impo...2024-10-0243 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoCoaching in the Real World: Things Your Coach Training Won’t Prepare You For!Welcome to another thought-provoking episode, “Coaching with Mastery & Elegance with
Tijen Genco.” In this episode, Tijen and Cynthia delve into the challenges that may be during the practical applications of coaching.
After finishing their coach training, most new coaches are eager to put their newly acquired skills into practice. Although they may have gained significant
coaching experience during the coach training, their clients have often been fellow students or supportive friends and family. What happens when they are
coaching in the real world with more complex scenarios?
ICF Code of Ethics and the Core Competencies are...2024-09-1050 min
Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoEvolving as a Coach: Insights from Meryl MoritzJoin us in this enlightening episode of the “Masterful Coaching Special Series as we delve into Meryl’s transformative journey from a transactional to a reflective coaching approach. With over thirty years of experience as a leadership coach, assessor, mentor, and supervisor, Meryl shares her vision of making coaching accessible to all. She emphasizes the importance of reflection in a coach’s evolution and mastery of the art of coaching.
Tijen and Meryl discuss the significance of self-awareness, adaptability, and a learner’s mindset in coaching, focusing on the evolution of coaching competencies and integrating different aspects of one’s life. Th...2024-08-2748 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoMastering the ICF Credentialing Exam: Strategies and Insights with Tijen GencoWelcome to the bonus episode of “Coaching with Mastery & Elegance with Tijen Genco.” In this special episode, Tijen and Nanor Ohanesian, PCC, delve into essential strategies for excelling in the ICF Credentialing Exam. They discuss the latest updates to the International.
Coaching Federation (ICF) credentialing process and share valuable tips on preparing effectively, focusing on case studies, building confidence, and behavioral
readiness.
Additionally, Tijen introduces her upcoming course, which
offers a personalized approach to enhancing coaching skills and personal development. Drawing from years of practice and assessment, Tijen’s course goes beyond exam preparation, aiming to elevate coachin...2024-08-1450 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoUnveiling the Victim Archetype: Empowerment Through Awareness and CompassionWelcome to another captivating episode, “Coaching with
Mastery & Elegance with Tijen Genco.” In this thought-provoking installment, Tijen and Cynthia welcome Susanna Barlow. Together, they delve into the importance of recognizing behavioral patterns, such as the victim
archetype, in coaching clients. Tijen and Susanna bring their unique perspectives to the table, exploring the characteristics of the victim archetype and its impact on individuals and those around them. They also discuss the potential for empathy, compassion, and forgiveness as the highest expressions of power for a victim. Tijen emphasizes the importance of not identifying with the victim's perspective as a coach and...2024-08-101h 17Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoI Have a Story to Tell!: The Importance of Storytelling in CoachingWelcome to another captivating episode, “Coaching with
Mastery & Elegance with Tijen Genco.” In this thought-provoking installment, Tijen and Cynthia delve into the profound world of storytelling and its significance, impact, and practical applications in coaching and everyday life.
Storytelling is not just an ordinary self-expression; it's a
universal language that binds us all. It's an essential part of the human experience and a powerful instrument for connecting with others. In life, it is often used to pass on cultural norms, find common ground, and process emotions and psychological impact.
In coaching, active listening helps us unde...2024-07-1340 min
Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoExploring Mastery and Embracing the Unknown: Is Mastery a Mystery?Join Tijen Genco and guest Nathalie Ducrot for a profound
exploration as they delve into the fascinating world of coaching mastery. In this thought-provoking special mastery series, the sixth episode of the “Coaching with Mastery and Elegance” podcast, Nathalie—a seasoned master-level coach with over two decades of experience—joins Tijen to discuss the importance of a coach’s relationship to mystery in developing and expressing masterful coaching.
Nathalie draws intriguing parallels between mastery and
mystery. She suggests that true mastery lies in ongoing exploration and discovery. Tijen adds learning to embrace the growth and transformation of the unknow...2024-07-1033 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoUnveiling ACC BARS: A Deep Dive into Coaching CredentialsWelcome to a special episode of “Coaching With Mastery & Elegance With Tijen Genco,” where we bid farewell to Marta Regalado - ACC, and warmly welcome Cynthia Lait – PCC, as our new podcast companion. Joining us are
esteemed guests Nancy Hauschildt, PCC, and Matthew Cintron-Quiñones, MCC, to navigate the complexities of the International Coaching Federation’s credentialing system.
In “The Coaching Compass,” we unravel the layers of the ACC, PCC, and MCC levels and dissect the Behavioral Assessment Response Scale (BARS) that benchmarks coaching competencies. Our conversation traverses the
landscape of ICF credentials, shedding light on the myriad benefi...2024-06-2554 min
Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoCo-Creative Presence: Illuminating the Art of Empowered CoachingJoin Tijen Genco and guest Karl van Hoey for a profound
exploration of ‘co-creative presence’ inspired by Alan Seale’s transformational presence framework for Karl. This special mastery series episode of “Coaching with Mastery and Elegance” illuminates the subtle yet powerful role of a coach’s presence and energy in the coaching relationship.
Uncover the empowering potential of a coach’s mindful presence. Discover how it can support establishing a dynamic field that empowers clients to navigate their self-coaching journey.
Karl elucidates the delicate balance of building a supportive space and maintaining clear boundaries, ensuring the coach’s in...2024-06-0541 min
Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoExploring Holistic Coaching with Akke-Jeanne KlerkIn this enlightening episode of “Coaching with Mastery
and Elegance with Tijen Genco,” Tijen hosts Akke-Jeanne Klerk. They delve into the depths of coaching, self-awareness, and personal growth. The discussion includes the aspects of the Jungian Coaching Approach that address clients’ thoughts, observations, and their connection to psyche and soul towards mastery. Akke-Jeanne and Tijen discuss the role of the psyche in decision-making and problem-solving; dreams and imagination provide alternative perspectives beyond rational thinking.
Implementing a holistic coaching approach considers dreams, metaphors, and deeper aspects of the psyche. Akke-Jeanne emphasizes self-awareness and inner guidance and highlights the importance of respect...2024-05-2146 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoMastering Direct Communication in Coaching with Tijen Genco - Expert InsightsJoin Tijen Genco, a seasoned Master Certified Coach (MCC), mentor, and ICF assessor, in this insightful episode of “Coaching With Mastery & Elegance.” Dive into the pivotal role of direct communication in the coaching realm and its profound influence on client enlightenment.
Tijen brings to life the concept with vivid examples from her extensive coaching career, coupled with personal
anecdotes that showcase the transformative impact of clear and direct exchanges on a client’s progress.
Discover the art of delivering feedback that is both succinct and substantial, and learn how to tailor your
communication approach to resona...2024-05-1452 min
STaR Coach Show386: Revisiting: Honor the Art of Deep Listening with Tijen Genco, MCCThere is always more to learn about deep listening skills. Whatever your coaching or leadership role, you want those around you to feel seen and heard as you engage with them. In today’s episode, we are revisiting a listener favorite from 2020, Honor the Art of Deep Listening. Join us now!Tijen Genco, a Master Certified Coach, is the owner of Genco Coaching, where she offers executive/leadership coaching, life coaching, and wellbeing coaching. She joins the show to discuss the barriers that get in the way of deep listening, along with how we can be attentive an...2024-04-1741 min
Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoMasterful Coaching Discussion Special Series: Episode 2 - “Measuring Coaching Excellence: A Conversation with Joel DiGirolamo"In this episode of “Coaching With Mastery & Elegance,” Tijen Genco engages in a dialogue with Joel DiGirolamo, Vice President of Research and Data Science at the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Together, they explore the intricacies of understanding and measuring coaching mastery.
Don’t miss this enlightening discussion! Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how coaching mastery is both perceived and assessed.
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Genco Method Energetic Approach to Coach Training
Tijen’s coaching book that speaks more about coaching concept distillation
Tijen’s Me...2024-04-1544 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoCognitive Distortions: Transforming Personal Reality into Freedom of ChoiceIn our 24th episode of Coaching With Mastery and
Elegance With Tijen Genco, we discuss cognitive distortions and how helping our clients recognize and challenge these distortions can lead to increased personal growth and fulfillment.
Tijen loves crafting simple and elegant solutions. With this
in mind, Tijen began teaching coaches how to apply cognitive distortions in their coaching in a way that’s uniquely hers. The result? Coaches can better help their clients make organic, sustainable progress instead of putting on a band-aid, ultimately leading to profound inner growth and transformation.
Tune in to learn ho...2024-03-1349 min
Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoMasterful Coaching Discussion Special Series: Episode 3 "The Art of Mastery and Reflection in Coaching Conversation with Francine Campone, MCC"-In this enlightening episode of “Coaching with Mastery
and Elegance,” we delve into the impact of self-reflection for mastery in coaching. Join us in hearing the discussion between Francine Campone, MCC, a seasoned coach educator and researcher; Francine brings decades of experience to the table. Tijen Genco, our podcast host, MCC, adds her unique perspective to exemplify the importance of mindful awakening of individuals toward
achieving their true potential. Together, they explore the transformative power of self-reflection as a pathway to mastery.
Join us as Tijen and Francine unravel the layers of mastery, share practical wisdom, and insp...2024-03-0943 min
Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen Genco Podcast Masterful Coaching Discussion Special Series: Episode 1: Thomas Leonard Lineage of Mentors and MasteryIn this first episode of a special series in Masterful Coaching as part of the Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen Genco Podcast, three generations of mentor coaches, Marion Franklin, Tijen Genco, and Marianne Gernetzke, discuss the mastery as part of the Thomas Leonard's lineage of coaches. Tijen, Marion, and Marianne address the concept of masterful coaching on the Coaching with Mastery and Elegance podcast. They highlight the importance of simple language, asking questions, being present, and avoiding bias in coaching sessions. They also emphasize the significance of resilience and sensitivity, the role of biases, and the transformative...2024-03-081h 04Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoEnergetic Coaching: Tech-Human Connection and Understanding Of Client LayersIn this Coaching With Mastery & Elegance episode With Tijen Genco, ACC coach Jennifer James has a dialogue with Tijen on her approach to energetic coaching.
Tijen explains her energetic approach to coaching methods, the importance of understanding client needs, the subtleties of coaching as one approaches mastery and the use of esoteric technology and energy systems. Jennifer shares the impact of energetic coaching on her coaching practice and personal life and the benefits of a training course designed by Tijen.
Tijen explains the concept of energetic coaching, emphasizing the need to understand and communicate with...2024-02-1342 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoCoaching for Inclusion and BelongingIn the first episode of 2024 of Coaching With Mastery & Elegance With Tijen Genco, we welcome ACC coach Rob Minkes to discuss diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
We discussed feeling welcome rather than just included to create a safer space for individuals to open up and talked about how important it is to be aware of intentional and unintentional exclusion.
Rob highlighted how neurobiology can limit individuals, leading to misunderstandings and conflicts. He talked about having the courage to participate by entering into dialogues and discussions to understand oneself and others fully.
In Tijen’s ch...2024-01-1553 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoHeartful Reflections Toward Awakened PresenceFor this episode of Coaching With Mastery and Elegance With Tijen Genco, we welcome Elaine Harding and Efan Hsieh for an intimate conversation to reflect on the year. We share personal experiences, intentions, and areas of increased personal awareness and growth.
Tijen highlights the importance of having a reflective practice, linking self-reflection to effective leadership (before you lead
others, you must lead yourself!), and the significance of the reflective process on our authentic self-expression—you must understand yourself before expressing yourself authentically.
Efan shares how she created a solid foundation and a
the feeling of in...2023-12-2256 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoAn Approach to Organizational Change ResilienceOrganizations have either been purposefully designed or have evolved to operate efficiently and effectively in routine environments characterized by stability and predictability. This often translates into employees feeling psychologically safe in an environment where they can repeat their performance in a known
situation. Over the last decade, volatility in natural, economic, and social systems increased faster than many organizations and individuals can adjust, resulting in organizational vulnerability toward rapidly changing conditions and facilitating a sense of uncertainty and unsafety. Such fast-moving events are overwhelming many organizations and impacting their ability to manage the adverse effects of systemic volatility. Individual...2023-12-1242 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoOrganizational Change ResilienceOrganizations have either been purposefully designed or
have evolved to operate efficiently and effectively in routine environments characterized by stability and predictability. This often translates into employees feeling psychologically safe in an environment where they can repeat their performance in a known situation. Over the last decade, volatility in natural, economic, and social systems increased faster than many organizations
and individuals can adjust, resulting in organizational vulnerability toward rapidly changing conditions, and facilitating a sense of uncertainty and unsafety. Such fast-moving events are overwhelming many organizations and impacting their ability to manage the adverse effects of systemic volatility. Individual...2023-12-1142 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoAuthentic Self-Expression and Your Brand: Defining, Clarifying, and Strengthening Your PresenceThe true self sits in the heart. This underlying thread pulls together Tijen’s upcoming course, “A Brand Called You.”
In this episode, we take a deep dive to understand how Tijen’s course can help us access our hearts by understanding and owning our authentic selves, embracing our uniqueness, and
applying our magnetic powers to express ourselves unapologetically and call in people who are divinely magnetized for our work.
From a guided meditation and exploring what’s getting in the way of accessing our hearts to presenting our brand to a caring and encouraging audience o...2023-11-0244 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoAwakening to Finding the Diamonds Within: Genco Method Five Steps to ResilienceIn this episode of Coaching With Mastery & Elegance With Tijen Genco, we welcome special guest Cynthia Lait—ACC coach, organizational leader, and talented artist who leads us on a visual journey through Tijen’s Rising Through Resilience.
Tijen’s beloved course isn’t about bouncing back from adversity; it is about meeting our edges and collaborating with the universe for growth and expansion.
As Cynthia went through the course, she created beautiful illustrations to accompany her process of integration, increased resilience, and growth, which she shared with us.
If you haven’t taken Tijen’s Ri...2023-09-1552 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoJourneying Through Imposter Syndrome to Find The Authentic SelfJoin us for our 18th episode of Coaching
With Mastery & Elegance With Tijen Genco, where we welcome our
special guest, Mexican-born (and Southern California-rooted) Career Coach Gabriela Zavala, to share an honest and heartfelt discussion on imposter syndrome.
Tijen gets us started by sharing the root causes of imposter syndrome and what’s needed to support ourselves in our re-authentication
process.
Gaby shares her perspective on how imposter syndrome appears in the Hispanic community and how she views her cultural heritage as a superpower.
From feeling like a fraud to appreciating your unique va...2023-08-1955 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoThe Story of a Barefoot Coach: Tijen’s Journey Into Coaching With Precision and MasteryIn today’s episode of Coaching With Mastery & Elegance With Tijen Genco, we dive into Tijen’s journey as a coach and how she went from a corporate engineer to an MCC coach for whom every coaching session marks a spiritual progression and a new level of awakening for her clients.
Tijen tells us how she started her coaching business and how it was important for her to diversify her service portfolio.
We discuss how coaching spills over into other areas of her life and how the journey has changed her and has been a gatew...2023-07-2144 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoGenco Method Five Steps to ResilienceIn this episode of Coaching With Mastery & Elegance With Tijen Genco, we dive into understanding resilience and Tijen’s unique approach to cultivating it. Tijen puts it best when she says, “Every adversity comes with the potential to develop superpowers. Our response to shrinking when facing challenges often keeps us from that potential."
Adversity can be an invitation to relate to life differently, one in which we partner with our challenges to expand our capacity and reach our full potential instead of seeing them as “something to get rid of,” which Tijen refers to as the ultimate cognitiv...2023-06-0540 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoLearning the Language of the Body, Mind, and Spirit as it Relates to Upcoming Genco Method Beyond the Mind Coach Trainings
In today’s episode of Coaching
With Mastery and Elegance With Tijen Genco, we welcome special guests David Shen and Jennifer James to discuss Tijen’s upcoming course, Genco
Method Somatic and Energetic Approach to Coaching Training Foundations: a course where she seamlessly bridges Eastern and Western philosophies and makes somatic and energy work easy for coaches to understand, digest, and apply in their coaching. This approach goes beyond the limitations of mind-centric work and gives coaches a whole new set of tools to work with.
David and Jennifer, who have taken the cours...2023-05-111h 16Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoHow to Conduct a Successful Chemistry SessionOur 14th episode of Coaching With Mastery and Elegance With Tijen Genco discusses best practices for conducting successful chemistry sessions.
Coaches can feel much pressure around chemistry sessions. We usually have a specific amount of time to get to know the potential client in these sessions and determine if they’re a good fit. This means asking the right questions, understanding the client’s needs and desires, and showing up as our authentic selves.
Tijen runs us through how she holds a chemistry session and answers questions such as:
How do we understand if a...2023-03-0147 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoGenco Method Coaching Beyond the Mind: Freeing Your Nervous SystemHave you been craving to deepen your coaching practice and create more transformation for your clients?
In this episode of Coaching With Mastery and Elegance With Tijen Genco, we are joined by PCC coach Marianne Gernetzke to discuss Tijen’s upcoming course, Beyond NLP and Cognitive Distortions, the first part of the Genco Method Coaching Beyond the Mind Training – Neurologic Coaching Series.
We begin by discussing what it means to coach beyond the mind and how Tijen’s approach engages all parts of the human system.
In this course, coaches learn the different langua...2023-02-1150 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen Genco“Re-Solutioning” of New Year’s ResolutionsIn our 12th episode of Coaching With Mastery & Elegance With Tijen Genco, we welcome the new year by discussing resolutions. Year after year, we’re bombarded by “new year, new you” messaging that promotes resolution-making, goal-setting, and buying programs that promise to fulfill these goals.
Tijen offers a different approach based on self-reflection that helps us tap into our intrinsic motivation, which she calls a “re-solutioning.” She invites us to consider our relationship to our goals and question whether they align with our values.
As we discuss feedback, the conversation takes an unexpected turn: What makes it d...2023-01-2745 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoHow to Invoke Authentic GratitudeHave you ever tried feeling grateful, and it just felt so forced?
In our 11th episode of Coaching With Mastery and Elegance With Tijen Genco, we discuss cultivating authentic gratitude.
Many believe gratitude is about using tools such as gratitude journals, affirmations, and positive thinking, but Tijen sees it differently. She sees it as welcoming, invoking, and appreciating what is and the value an experience can offer us.
Tijen calls out what she sees as “positivity bullying” and calls for the grace and spaciousness to go into the depths of our emotions, which she...2022-12-2746 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoThe Impact of the Mentoring Relationship and Important Points to Consider When Choosing a Mentor CoachIn celebration of our 10th episode of Coaching With Mastery and Elegance With Tijen Genco, we invited four fantastic coaches to discuss their experiences with mentor coaching.
David Shen, Marianne Gernetzke, Rob Minkes, Michelle Naughton, and Marta Regalado share what’s been most important to them in the mentoring relationship and its impact on their coaching.
They discuss their experiences with Tijen as their mentor coach, the uniqueness and magic of her approach, her deep support of their professional and personal growth, and the sense of belonging she creates in her mentor coaching sessions.
Thi...2022-11-121h 07Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoDiscovering the Weight of Your HeartThe ancient Egyptians believed a well-lived life came down to how you answered the following two questions: “Have you found joy in your life?” and “Has your life brought joy to others?”
As a response, our discussion revolves around finding joy, balance, and harmonic flow.
Tijen answers questions such as, “What is joy, and how does it differ from happiness? “and “How do you know when you’ve found a balance between finding joy for yourself and giving joy to others?”
We explore cultural blind spots that can get in the way of caring for ourselv...2022-10-2143 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoDefining and Enabling the Next Version of YourselfWhat does it mean to reach your full potential?
Reaching your full potential is regularly defined by achievements and accolades. Tijen offers a more expansive and heart-centered definition. For her, It’s about your divine design and what you're ordained to do.
We speak of the envisioning process as a way to reach your full potential through self-expression and self-actualization.
We all have our core essence and innate superpowers. This is at the heart of Tijen’s envisioning process that helps us understand who we are, what we’re here to express, and how we...2022-09-1344 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoAppreciating Our Inner Dragons For a More Harmonic and Collaborative LifeIn today’s episode of Coaching With Mastery and Elegance with Tijen Genco, our very special guest, PCC coach Marianne Gernetzke, speaks with Tijen and Marta about the integration of the self as a way to reach what Tijen would define as our full potential.
The conversation begins with Marianne’s explanation of the Internal Family Systems Theory, a psychotherapy approach developed to identify a person’s inner parts and work with them to create a more balanced and harmonious life.
This approach, which is widely used in psychotherapy, can be applied to coaching in a way...2022-08-1948 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoThe Treasure Hunt for Our Lost PartsHave you ever experienced an inner-nagging, a feeling of longing, or a lack of passion or zest?
This could be a sign that you’ve strayed from your authentic self and have alienated parts of yourself that are needing to be recognized and welcomed back in.
In our 6th episode of Coaching with Mastery & Elegance with Tijen Genco, Tijen takes us on a journey of how to reclaim our authenticity. We start from the very beginning, with the light that gets dimmed in childhood in the name of socialization, as Tijen puts it. With recognition, aw...2022-07-2239 min
Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoGenco Method Coaching with PrecisionEpisode 5 - Genco Method Coaching with Precision
In today’s episode, we discuss Tijen’s new book, Genco Method Coaching with Precision: Establishing Coaching Agreement with Mastery and Coaching with Superior Efficiency and Effectiveness under 30 minutes.
Tijen begins the conversation with what motivated her to write the book, as well as how the Genco Method Coaching with Precision differs from other approaches out there.
She describes the differences between transactional, transformational, and transcendental coaching by walking us through an example of a coaching issue and how it would be treated differently depending on the...2022-06-2147 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoCommunicating What You Do as a CoachCoaching is very experiential—you have to try it to see the profound value of it. So as coaches we can find it difficult to effectively communicate what coaching is and what it is that we offer to potential clients.
In today’s episode, we delve into how to communicate what you do as a coach. Tijen’s mentoring answer is “it depends” because skillful communication involves thinking about who your audience is.
Tijen discusses the need for an “elevator speech.” One that’s authentic and matches your energy.
We talk about the difference betwe...2022-05-2443 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoBelonging to Yourself and to OthersIn our third episode of Coaching With Mastery and Elegance with Tijen Genco, we talk about belonging: Our deep and fundamental need to belong to ourselves and to others.
Tijen begins by defining belonging and discussing where this inherent need comes from, the importance of experiencing ourselves through our relationships, and the need for self-reflection to cultivate a rich inner world.
We examine the difference between true belonging and fitting in. She answers questions like, What happens when we experience the self-betrayal that comes with fitting in? How do we give ourselves permission to be...2022-04-1249 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoRecovering From PerfectionismIs perfectionism robbing you of joy?
In today’s episode, we discuss perfectionism: from how to identify it and create awareness around it to how to start healing from it.
Tijen begins the conversation by offering her definition of perfectionism and answering the question, How does perfectionism differ from striving for excellence, and how can you tell the difference? Her answer comes in the form of a metaphor that dances in and out of the rest of the episode.
We discuss where perfectionism comes from, how it manifests as an internal struggle, how ou...2022-03-2143 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoIt's All About LoveIn our first episode of Coaching with Mastery & Elegance with Tijen Genco we explore all things love. From love as a universal energy to the ways the ancient Greek philosophers defined it. We then transition into the individual experience of love. We begin by discussing the traditional view of love that creates expectations that block its natural flow—think, the expectation of receiving flowers on Valentine’s Day and the disappointment that might result if it doesn’t happen—as well as the first steps towards cultivating self-love. In this part, we talk about the importance of understanding and apprecia...2022-02-1540 minCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen GencoCoaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen Genco - TrailerThis is the welcoming episode that introduces listeners to Coaching with Mastery and Elegance with Tijen Genco Podcast. In these podcast series, Tijen Genco, MCC, NBC-HWC will discuss concepts of everyday work, life and wellbeing and how they show up in the coaching conversations. Tijen will share her perspectives from self-improvement and self-healing perspectives for the listeners who are interested in self-reflective-work. And share coaching tips for the coaches who are interested in bringing their coaching to mastery. Tijen collaborates in this discussion with Marta Regalado, Life and Wellbeing Coach.2022-02-1314 minSTaR Coach Show207: Honoring the Art of Deep Listening: Tijen Genco, MCCWe know that it’s vital for coaches to show up with curiosity and deep listening skills. The deep listening we are referring to carries many nuances, and those are the focus of today’s show. Join us to learn more about the importance of listening and connecting with your clients.Tijen Genco is a Master Certified Coach who has experience in every aspect of coaching as a mentor, practitioner, and coach educator. She’s an executive life and wellbeing coach who specializes in cultural transformation through the mindful awakening of individuals and companies. Tijen combines neuroscience and tr...2020-10-2046 min
The Coaching ShowCoaching Cognitive DistortionsEpisode Summary Understanding Cognitive Distortions is quite helpful as an inclusion practice, because often the thoughts of exclusion come from the culturally inherited hidden and distorted thinking, and linguistic patterns. In this discussion, listeners will learn how to identify the most common cultural cognitive distortions as well as how to select effective coaching inquiries based on those distortions. Tijen will explain her tried and true technique of Genco Method Reconstructive Inquiry© (GMRI©) with the audience. This technique brings mindfulness along with evidence-based methodologies, to create a unique and effective approach to coaching. Tijen will al...2020-08-0657 min