Go Coach Yourself!
Real talk. Human stories. Zero pressure.
Go Coach Yourself is a podcast I co-host with Vic Smith, a fellow coach, incredible friend, and founder of WhistleSmith. It's our way of sharing real, relatable conversations about life, work, and personal growth—fully accessible, right from where you are, no commitments required.
We created it for people who are curious about coaching but don't know where to start. For anyone feeling stuck, in transition, or just trying to figure out what they want. And for people who are tired of podcasts that promise ten steps to success but never acknowledge how messy it can all feel.
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Why This Podcast Exists
Coaching insights for real life—without the pressure
In my work with StackRise Coaching clients and through Ignite the Spark, I've seen how powerful it is to pause, reflect, and ask better questions. This podcast gives you a chance to do that—anytime, for free.
You'll hear short stories, aha moments, and tools you can actually use. Some episodes dive into coaching ideas. Others are personal. All are grounded in our belief that growth doesn't require fixing yourself—it just means getting closer to who you really are.
What You’ll Hear
Weekly conversations that normalize the messy middle of growth
Real stories that matter:
Personal stories from our own growth journeys
Tools to discover what makes you tick and when you're at your best
Coaching insights and frameworks you can try on your own
Honest conversations about purpose, values, burnout, risk, joy, and failure
Zero toxic positivity (but plenty of swearing, laughter, and genuine hope)
Episodes range from quick 10-minute reflections to deeper 45-minute explorations.
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Listener Favorites
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When a Great Job No Longer Fits
Season 2, Episode 18 | Leaving a toxic job is hard. But leaving a great job? That's a whole different kind of hard. We explore the uncomfortable truth that sometimes, even good jobs aren't right for us anymore.
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No is a Complete Sentence
Season 2, Episode 15 | The power of believing that "No" doesn't need justification. Through personal stories, we dive into why we find it hard to say no without guilt and how to reclaim your right to choose.
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What if You Had More Agency Than You Thought?
Season 2, Episode 17 | How much control do you really have over your life? We explore reclaiming your agency to create the life you desire, even when it feels like you have limited options.
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Discover Your Success Patterns
Season 2, Episode 9 | A dynamic mini-workshop that helps you uncover the traits, behaviors, and actions that show up when you're at your absolute best. Comes with a free workbook!
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The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Summer Shorts Series | What happens when your body panics, your brain spirals, and your self-talk turns unkind? A vulnerable story about rewriting the narratives that don't serve us.
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Imposter Syndrome
Season 1, Episode 1 | We dive deep into those all-too-common feelings of self-doubt and offer practical coaching techniques to transform imposter syndrome into self-confidence.
Meet Your Hosts
Vic Smith, CPCC
Founder, WhistleSmith
Ryan Reichert-Estes, CPCC
Founder, StackRise Coaching
Vic helps leaders and teams navigate change, build resilience, and create cultures where people can thrive. She brings over 25+ years experience in manager and leader development at brands like Nike, Google and Amazon.
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Ryan helps people reconnect with who they are, get clear on what they want, and live more intentionally through 1:1 coaching, Ignite the Spark, and TrailMaker Journeys for organizations.
Resources
Take the coaching experience beyond the podcast
The Clarity Starter Kit
Get the same foundational exercises I use with 1:1 clients—designed to help you know who you are, know what you want, and live with intention.
Success Patterns Workbook
The complete workbook from our "Discover Your Success Patterns" episode, plus additional exercises and examples.
Occasional Insights
Get coaching insights, episode highlights, and practical tools delivered to your inbox (no spam, easy unsubscribe).
Ready to Go Deeper?
A great way to get to know each other
Go Coach Yourself reflects the energy, values, and mindset I bring to my work at StackRise—whether I'm coaching 1:1, facilitating Ignite the Spark, or designing TrailMaker Journeys for organizations.
If you're not ready for coaching yet... or just want to hear what I'm like before reaching out, this is a great place to start.
And if an episode strikes a chord …
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