About Us
I am an executive coach. I work mostly with entrepreneurs and executives to create do-able plans to success, eliminate obstacles and align with Life Purpose. Clients often come to me in transitional times: business expansion, changing firms, hiring new employees, changing public face.
How We Got Started
When I left academics, my friend, Bob, who was a coach, took the time to hear exactly what I was wrestling with as I sought to find the best career path, and then build a successful practice. I recognized a) that I wanted to be that listening and encouragement for others, and that I have the perfect skill-set for coaching.
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I have had the privilege of working with Marty over the past several years. The impact of..."
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I have had the privilege of working with Marty over the past several years. The impact of Marty’s coaching on my professional development has been profound. His coaching is intuitive and powerful. He is able to reveal blind spots that get in the way of personal growth. He is able to craft personalized action plans that align with my goals.
I wholeheartedly recommend Marty’s coaching to elevate leadership and drive change. Marty is passionate about leadership and relationship. "
"Martin is a visionary. I worked with him on a project over the last four months. He is both..."
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"Martin is a visionary. I worked with him on a project over the last four months. He is both knowledgable and passionate about transforming leadership as it has been for ages. More importantly, HE LISTENS.
His commitment to his clients, and their personal/leadership growth is remarkable. I believe we have all heard the phrase, "Be the change you want to see in the world." Well, Martin embodies this belief. He knows that leadership is always evolving, and he uses this knowledge to assist his clients evolve. This evolution not only impacts their professional lives, but also their personal lives.
I highly recommend him. "
Products & Services
In my coaching, you will be heard deeply, such that we eliminate everything in you that is currently resisting the full expression of your true self.
Making real and lasting change in your life depends on setting and pursuing meaningful goals. But you don't have to do it alone. ListeningIsTheKey....
ListeningIsTheKey.com offers free consultation calls to anyone interested in getting a taste and feel for coaching with Dr. Kettelhut, with no obli...
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"I recommend Roger because he's knowledgable, clear, and a people-person. Roger's engaging nature,..."
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"I recommend Roger because he's knowledgable, clear, and a people-person. Roger's engaging nature, his high-intelligence, his vast experience, and superbly creative mind leave me with no hesitation to endorse Seven Lights."
"Paula Freeman is a diamond in the rough world of coaching. She listened deeply to truly..."
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"Paula Freeman is a diamond in the rough world of coaching. She listened deeply to truly understand my needs, desires, and blindspots. After partnering with me to design the optimal course of action to achieve my business development and personal growth goals, she guided and held me accountable to achieve success. Paula's coaching is insightful, supportive, and effective. I recommend her very highly!"
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IF you want to become a more effective communicator, practice saying back to people what you understood them to say, without adding any judgments or projections. This forces you to listen (rather than think) while they talk. It shows them that you care enough to understand them first. And it...
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IF you want to become a more effective communicator, practice saying back to people what you understood them to say, without adding any judgments or projections. This forces you to listen (rather than think) while they talk. It shows them that you care enough to understand them first. And it circumvents responding inappropriately. You don't need to mirror them word-for-word; it's actually better to show you've synthesized what they said and can put it in your own words. “When you mirror people, you reflect back in an unbiased way. You don’t agree or disagree; you don’t buy into their stories, but you don’t challenge them either. By your remaining neutral, others sense that they are safe and can be vulnerable rather than protective of their own internal conversations. In other words, they can let go of pretense and be their real selves around you.”
Excerpt From: Martin Kettelhut, PhD. “Listen …Till You Disappear.” Apple Books. https://itunes.apple.com/us/bo...
It only takes hard work if there's resistance. Like at the gym, if there's no weight on the bar, it's not hard to lift it. When it comes to accomplishing goals, however, the resistance/weight is mostly in your mind. There's nothing hard about picking up the phone or going to a meeting; there's...
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It only takes hard work if there's resistance. Like at the gym, if there's no weight on the bar, it's not hard to lift it. When it comes to accomplishing goals, however, the resistance/weight is mostly in your mind. There's nothing hard about picking up the phone or going to a meeting; there's nothing hard about patiently listening for how to fill the client's need, or holding someone accountable to a deadline. There is work to do, but don't psych yourself out by creating a huge threshold of "hard work" to get over. Enjoy your work. Measure your progress as you move toward the goal. Celebrate the exhilaration all the way through the finish line.
Start by sitting down with people you already know and trust, people who already appreciate you and want to see you do well. Tell them what you envision doing, how you want to work, and for whom. Ask for their straight feedback: "Given what I say I'm up to, what do I need to improve about me?"...
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Start by sitting down with people you already know and trust, people who already appreciate you and want to see you do well. Tell them what you envision doing, how you want to work, and for whom. Ask for their straight feedback: "Given what I say I'm up to, what do I need to improve about me?" "If you were in my shoes, where would you go next, who would you talk to, what would you say?" In this way you expand your circle of w a r m contacts.
Delight is my WHY, the delight of knowing and being true Self, the delight of loving and serving the Self of All.
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Delight is my WHY, the delight of knowing and being true Self, the delight of loving and serving the Self of All.
I was overwhelmed, too, when my mom outed me at the family dinner table. Do not be a victim; be unflappable. Stand tall, and they won't disparage you. Celebrate the freedom of no longer needing to maintain the wall of secrecy about this part of your identity. Being gay is a way of relating, not...
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I was overwhelmed, too, when my mom outed me at the family dinner table. Do not be a victim; be unflappable. Stand tall, and they won't disparage you. Celebrate the freedom of no longer needing to maintain the wall of secrecy about this part of your identity. Being gay is a way of relating, not separating.
As coaches the best way to serve customers is to keep them present to who they really are (their soul, their truth, their innate joy--versus--the marketing, competition, busyness, money, and other hype).
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As coaches the best way to serve customers is to keep them present to who they really are (their soul, their truth, their innate joy--versus--the marketing, competition, busyness, money, and other hype).
I agree with many of the suggestions my colleagues have offered here, and would add Myles Downing's "Effective Coaching" to the list; however, it would be more effective to connect in real time and learn about who's asking this question (what's most challenging to you about being an effective...
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I agree with many of the suggestions my colleagues have offered here, and would add Myles Downing's "Effective Coaching" to the list; however, it would be more effective to connect in real time and learn about who's asking this question (what's most challenging to you about being an effective coach, and the kind of difference you intend to make), so as to better customize my assistance to you on this. Please call me 303 747 4449.
It's crucial me for to move the body (& the bowels), meditate, read something short and pithy to set the tone for the day (something like love, one-pointed focus, courage...), and consciously see myself bringing that tone to each & every activity on the calendar for the day, before actually...
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It's crucial me for to move the body (& the bowels), meditate, read something short and pithy to set the tone for the day (something like love, one-pointed focus, courage...), and consciously see myself bringing that tone to each & every activity on the calendar for the day, before actually starting the activities for the day.
The 20% of my activity that created 80% of my results was in three areas: i) connecting deeply with current clients (& thereby knowing what extra touch would be meaningful to them, ii) turning worries into actionable intentions (E.g., instead of worrying about whether Joe would pay on time, I...
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The 20% of my activity that created 80% of my results was in three areas: i) connecting deeply with current clients (& thereby knowing what extra touch would be meaningful to them, ii) turning worries into actionable intentions (E.g., instead of worrying about whether Joe would pay on time, I called to support him in doing so.), and ii) meditating daily (so as to be clear, authentic, creative [vs reactive] and compassionate). Good question!
Best referrals come from people who know me best. So, it's incumbent upon me to share myself authentically and fully. It doesn't matter whether I'm sharing myself with clients (with whom I've share my best work) or friends (with whom I've share my deepest aspirations), business people or not. The...
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Best referrals come from people who know me best. So, it's incumbent upon me to share myself authentically and fully. It doesn't matter whether I'm sharing myself with clients (with whom I've share my best work) or friends (with whom I've share my deepest aspirations), business people or not. The better I share what I'm up to, what I believe in, what I want...the better folks are able to refer me to the right prospects.
