Coach Talk Radio
Coach Talk Radio brings together experienced coaches, thought leaders, authors, and experts for honest conversations about personal growth, professional development, leadership, relationships, health, and meaningful change. Each episode is designed to move beyond surface-level advice and explore the ideas, tools, and real-life experiences that help people make better decisions and create lasting progress.
Hosted by Sandra Beck, the show offers practical insight in a warm, conversational format. Guests share what they have learned through their work, their challenges, and the moments that changed their direction. The result is a collection of thoughtful conversations for listeners who are ready to grow, adapt, and take the next step in their lives or careers.
Whether you are a coach, business owner, creative professional, parent, leader, or simply someone looking for a fresh perspective, Coach Talk Radio offers useful ideas you can put into practice. Browse the episodes below to discover conversations that inform, encourage, and help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
- by Sandra BeckMost people spend a surprising amount of energy trying to eliminate uncertainty. Allison Carmen argues that’s the wrong goal. On this episode of Coach Talk Radio, Sandra Beck sits down with Allison Carmen, author of The Gift of Maybe and A Year Without Men, to examine how our need for certainty quietly shapes our decisions, […]
- by Sandra BeckMost people treat doubt like a stop sign. Anne Tucker treats it like a compass. On this episode of Coach Talk Radio, Sandra Beck sits down with Anne Tucker, author of Undoubtedly Awesome, to challenge the idea that confidence has to come first. Instead, they dig into how doubt can actually sharpen your thinking, clarify […]
- by Sandra BeckWhat if your intuition was as valuable as your analytics dashboard—and just as actionable? On this episode of Coach Talk Radio, Sandra Beck sits down with Philip Montrose, a respected voice in holistic success, to unpack what it really means to bring spirituality into your business without losing credibility, traction, or results. This isn’t about […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Coach Talk Radio speaks with near-death experience researcher P. M. H. Atwater about what these events actually mean—and why they may be far more than isolated, unexplained phenomena. With more than four decades of research and nearly 7,000 case studies, Dr. Atwater has studied the patterns, aftereffects, and long-term transformations reported by […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Coach Talk Radio sits down with relationship expert Duana Welch to talk about one of the most delicate family dynamics—integrating your partner’s children into your home. Blending families isn’t just about logistics. It’s about expectations, boundaries, and emotional undercurrents that can quickly create tension if they’re not addressed directly. In this episode, […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Coach Talk Radio sits down with performance expert Andrew Wittman to challenge one of the most overused ideas in personal growth—willpower. Dr. Wittman explains why relying on willpower alone is a losing strategy. It’s not unlimited, and it’s not reliable under stress. Drawing from his experience as a Marine Corps infantry leader […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Coach Talk Radio sits down with publishing expert and author Judith Briles to talk about a transition many writers struggle with—moving from business or nonfiction writing into creative fiction. This episode gets into the real differences between the two. It’s not just about changing tone—it’s about shifting how you think, structure ideas, […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Coach Talk Radio speaks with Rabbi and spiritual teacher Wayne Dosick about what it really means to “change your vibration”—and how your thoughts and actions quietly shape your experience of life. As founder of The Elijah Minyan and a leader in Spiritual Judaism and Jewish Renewal, Dr. Dosick brings a grounded, thoughtful […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Coach Talk Radio speaks with psychoanalyst and relationship expert Mark B. Borg Jr. about how to identify, manage, and release difficult emotions before they take a toll on your relationships, health, and decision-making. Dr. Borg brings a clinical and real-world perspective shaped by his work as a founding partner of The Community […]
- by Sandra BeckSome changes we chase—new goals, fresh starts, long-overdue decisions. Others arrive uninvited, disruptive, and poorly timed. Job losses, health shifts, relationship endings, or sudden responsibilities that reroute life without asking permission. On this episode of Coach Talk Radio, Sandra Beck explores how to navigate both kinds of change—the ones we choose and the ones forced […]
- by Sandra BeckThere comes a moment when more money, more responsibility, more visibility, and more pressure stop delivering what they once promised. The ladder keeps going, but the view doesn’t improve. And quietly, a harder question surfaces: What is all this for? On this episode of Coach Talk Radio, host Sandra Beck explores what happens when “more” […]
- by Sandra BeckAfter 50, friendship changes—and pretending it doesn’t is how people end up isolated. Careers shift, families scatter, marriages change, and the built-in social structures of earlier life quietly disappear. What worked at 30 won’t work now, and that’s not a failure—it’s a wake-up call. On this episode of Coach Talk Radio, host Sandra Beck talks […]
- by Sandra BeckLife rarely gives us a clean slate—but it does give us do-overs. The problem is, they almost never arrive when we feel ready, confident, or fearless. More often, opportunity shows up disguised as discomfort, uncertainty, or risk. On this episode of Coach Talk Radio, host Sandra Beck explores what it really means to take a […]
- by Sandra BeckPeople pleasing rarely looks like a problem—at least from the outside. It looks like being helpful, agreeable, dependable, and “easy.” But underneath, it often hides resentment, burnout, and a slow erosion of self-worth. On this episode of Coach Talk Radio, Sandra Beck takes a clear-eyed look at why people pleasing becomes a survival strategy, how […]
- Episode #302: Starting Over Again in Life with Sandra Beck: When Reinvention Is the Only Way Forwardby Sandra BeckStarting over isn’t dramatic—it’s exhausting. It often comes after loss, burnout, divorce, career upheaval, or a moment when the life you built no longer fits the person you’ve become. And unlike the first time around, there’s no illusion that reinvention is easy. On this episode of Coach Talk Radio, Sandra Beck speaks candidly about what […]
- by Sandra BeckThe holiday season has a way of spotlighting what’s missing. Empty chairs, changed traditions, quieter mornings. And when you’re entering the holidays solo—by choice or by circumstance—it can feel like the world is built for everyone else. On this episode of Coach Talk Radio, host Sandra Beck talks honestly about navigating the holidays alone without […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Coach Talk Radio speaks with Linda Kreter of Wise Health for Women about the key indicators for success in business and life: grit, determination, and perseverance. For your free job posting, head to linkedin.com/coachtalk and start your hiring today. Coach Talk Radio can also be found on Audible, Amazon Music, Amazon Podcasts, […]
- by Sandra BeckWhat do you do when you’re surrounded by narcissists — especially at work? Sandra Beck of Coach Talk Radio takes on this tough topic with her signature mix of insight, humor, and straight talk. From toxic bosses to manipulative coworkers, Sandra breaks down the telltale signs of narcissistic behavior and shows you how to protect […]
- by Sandra BeckSandra Beck of Coach Talk Radio sits down with Sharon Silver, founder of ProactiveParenting.net, for an eye-opening conversation on transforming chaos into connection. Sharon is a mom, parent educator, and coach who teaches parents how to stop reacting out of frustration and start responding with intention — turning everyday challenges into powerful learning moments. Her […]
- by Sandra BeckThis week on Coach Talk Radio, Sandra Beck interviews Amanda Lambert and Leslie Eckford, the founders of Mindful Aging, a platform dedicated to supporting individuals as they navigate the complexities of aging—both for themselves and their loved ones. In this insightful episode, Amanda and Leslie share their expertise on the unique challenges of being part […]