Coaching with Confidence and Care

Coaching with Confidence and Care

About The “Coaching with Confidence and Care” podcast, hosted by Luba Diasamidze, offers weekly episodes that provide reflections, practical insights, and answers to common questions in coach training, mentoring, and supervision. I am Luba Diasamidze, the founder of UpThink Coaching, an ICF-accredited provider of coach training programs, mentoring, and supervision. I am passionate about helping coaches unlock their superpowers and be the best they can be for their clients. This podcast is designed to support aspiring and new coaches, as well as those engaged in ongoing professional development. If you’re looking for ways to grow, experiment, gain insights into delivering impactful coaching sessions to shape your own confident and caring coaching style, this podcast is for you! Please subscribe if you enjoy the content. Connect with me on LinkedIn to share ideas or suggest topics for future episodes. Explore Our Resources: • If you are new to coaching: download our Signature FREE Guide on coaching: https://upthinkcoaching.com/the-ultimate-guide/ • Coaches: download our reflective practice workbook: https://upthinkcoaching.com/for-coaches/ • Find our coach training programs at https://upthinkcoaching.com/coach-training-development/ • Check out our YouTube channel – we post interviews with coaches coaching in different niches: https://www.youtube.com/@UpThinkCoaching/ • Connect with Luba as your mentor coach or coaching supervisor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luba-diasamidze/

Episodes

June 12, 2025 30 mins

If you're a coach-in-training, a freshly certified practitioner, or simply someone who feels stuck between wanting to help and fearing you’re not “ready” yet, this episode is for you. You probably have a lot of questions about how to find clients, how to talk about your coaching, and whether it’s okay to charge for your services yet.

As a coach educator, mentor and supervisor, I have worked with many coaches navigating these exact ...

Mark as Played

What does it really mean to coach the “Who” and why do we talk about that often in coaching?

In this episode of Coaching with Confidence and Care, I’m addressing one of the most frequently discussed ideas in coach training: coaching the whole person. You’ve probably heard the phrase in mentor feedback, ICF performance assessments, or coach training sessions. My goal for this episode is to explain it in a clear and practical way.

If...

Mark as Played
May 12, 2025 21 mins

In this episode, we dive into one of the most personal and relatively common puzzles in coaching: “How do I find my own coaching style?” It’s the question that emerges during the certification, resurfaces during tricky sessions, and shows up again when we compare ourselves to other coaches. We explore what holds coaches back from showing up with authenticity, how our training might sometimes wire us to sound like someone else, and...

Mark as Played
February 4, 2025 14 mins

Let’s face it — disappointment happens in coaching. Maybe your client expected more progress, or perhaps you feel coaching does not work for them. Something just does not feel right! In this episode of Coaching with Confidence and Care, I’ll talk about what might be causing that disappointment and how you can turn those tricky moments into opportunities for growth. We’ll explore how to address these feelings head-on, validate your...

Mark as Played

In this episode of Coaching with Confidence and Care, I invite you to slow down with me and reflect on the year — not just on your coaching practice, but on yourself as a person and a professional After all, our coaching style is about how we show up, bringing into each session exactly what we carry within us — no more and no less.

I’ll share my December tradition: a Reflective Advent Calendar. It is a playful yet meaningful way to...

Mark as Played
December 20, 2024 14 mins

In this episode of Coaching with Confidence and Care, I’m inviting you to explore a topic that comes up often in my work as a coach trainer, mentor, and supervisor: creating a smooth flow in coaching sessions.

As coaches, we’ve all experienced sessions that feel like a seamless dance, and others that seem scattered or disjointed. What makes the difference?

You will discover:

  • The deeper role of trust in the coaching process—tru...
Mark as Played
December 5, 2024 18 mins

Episode 6: Global Listening

Seeing the Forest, Not Just the Trees

In this episode of Coaching with Confidence and Care, I’m talking about a skill that can take your coaching to the next level: global listening.

As coaches, we’re all familiar with active listening — it’s a foundational skill. But have you ever felt overwhelmed by a client’s lengthy story, unsure of which thread to follow? That’s where global listening comes in. It’...

Mark as Played

Hi! In this episode of Coaching with Confidence and Care, I’m talking about cultural sensitivity and cultural humility for coaches. Coaching across cultures is such an exciting opportunity, but let’s be real — it’s not always straightforward. How do we navigate differences in communication styles, build trust, and manage our own biases while doing our best work at that?

I’ll share stories from my years of intercultural coaching and...

Mark as Played
October 21, 2024 19 mins

In today’s episode, we explore a common question among coaches: where does deep coaching end and therapy begin? Whether you're a new coach or preparing for your advanced PCC credential, we’ll dive into the overlaps and distinctions, and how to navigate emotional conversations while staying true to your coaching role. www.upthinkcoaching.com Luba@upthinkcoaching.com Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luba-diasamidze/

Mark as Played

Have you ever had a client bring a topic so big it feels like too much for one session? It can make you wonder where to start. In this episode, we'll explore what to do in such situations. Knowing how to handle these moments is what helps you stay grounded and deepen your client’s trust. www.upthinkcoaching.com Connect on LinkedIn

Mark as Played

This episode is about the delicate balance between addressing challenges and highlighting strengths in coaching sessions. Get some ideas about how to help your clients harness both their optimistic and pessimistic tendencies to foster growth, resilience, and a stronger belief in their abilities.

Mark as Played
July 18, 2024 13 mins

Key points:

  • 0:04 - 0:58: I will introduce myself, the podcast, and my motivation.
  • 1:28 - 2:24: Why many trained coaches struggle to pursue a career.
  • 5:00 - 7:03: Defining self-confidence and its significance.
  • 9:20 - 10:42: Reflecting on care, humility, empathy, and relationships.

Next time: Use a positive lens in coaching to help clients build self-efficacy. Don’t miss it!

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    True Crime Tonight

    If you eat, sleep, and breathe true crime, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT is serving up your nightly fix. Five nights a week, KT STUDIOS & iHEART RADIO invite listeners to pull up a seat for an unfiltered look at the biggest cases making headlines, celebrity scandals, and the trials everyone is watching. With a mix of expert analysis, hot takes, and listener call-ins, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT goes beyond the headlines to uncover the twists, turns, and unanswered questions that keep us all obsessed—because, at TRUE CRIME TONIGHT, there’s a seat for everyone. Whether breaking down crime scene forensics, scrutinizing serial killers, or debating the most binge-worthy true crime docs, True Crime Tonight is the fresh, fast-paced, and slightly addictive home for true crime lovers.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.