Special Announcement 🎙️
This episode marks the final guest coaching session of Season 1!

For our season finale, I’ll be switching seats. My dear friend and incredible coach, Suzanne, will be coaching me, exploring the “why” behind this podcast and what I’ve learned along the way.

It’s going to be an honest, reflective conversation to close out the season.
Tune in, you won’t want to miss it.

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I’m also planning to experiment with how I share my reflection—so stay tuned for that. Let me know if you missed the commentary, or if this quieter format resonated with you.

In this episode…

Taylor has already taken the leap and is building something she believes in.

In this coaching session, we explore what happens after the starting line, when progress feels slow, self-doubt creeps in, and the fear of being seen learning starts to take over.

We talk about collaboration, validation, the fear of failure, and the emotional weight of wanting to get it right.

This episode is for anyone navigating the messy middle, the part of the journey where you’ve already said yes, but still need to find your way forward.

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Grow With Me is available on the following platforms:

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• Spotify

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Find GWM on Instagram.

Download the transcript.

Grow With Me is available on the following platforms:

• Substack

• YouTube

• Spotify

• Apple Podcasts

• Overcast

• Pocket Casts

Find GWM on Instagram.

Prefer to watch instead of listen? Full video episodes are on Substack and YouTube.

Coach’s Note: Upon reflection, I see the importance of also having to address how these changes at home would ripple out into Katie’s work. In a future session, that’s something I’d be sure to circle back to.

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During our coaching conversation in Episode 1, Carlos shared something that captured the heart of his inner work at the time:

“If I'm able to zoom out, realizing the paths that I take throughout these questions, it makes me think about what's important to me and what isn't.”

It was a moment of reflection about patterns, priorities, and the importance of pausing to ask different questions.

Now, two months later, Carlos has sent an update.

He’s in a different place.
He’s made choices that reflect the clarity he was beginning to uncover during our session.
And with his permission, I’m sharing that voice memo here.

It’s a glimpse into what can unfold after the session ends.
When something has time to breathe.
And when we allow ourselves to act on what we learn.

🎧 Listen to Carlos’s voice here.
And if it brings something up for you, I’d love to hear what you're sitting with.

Warmly,
Lisette

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In this week’s Grow With Me conversation, Carlos came in looking for purpose, but what unfolded was the possibility that it was already present: in the way he mentors others, in how he leads with care, and in his desire to create spaces where people feel seen and whole. At one point, he even said, “If I was able to see the purpose in providing a kinder leadership, that would be something to hold on to.”

What I keep returning to is how much of this session circled around connection—connection of purpose to others and to self.

With that in mind, here are some questions to explore for yourself:

1. When in my own life have I struggled to believe appreciation or recognition? What was behind that?

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2. What, if anything, in this conversation mirrored my own experience with purpose or mattering?

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3. If I could see myself through the eyes of someone who values me, what might I notice differently?

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4. Where in my life do I feel most purposeful right now? What makes that possible?

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5. What’s one action I can take this week to honor my value— whether or not anyone notices?

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You’re also invited to join the chat for this week’s episode and share what surfaced for you.

From unspoken doubts to quiet breakthroughs, this session touches on ambition, identity, burnout, and the longing to create meaningful impact. Along the way, we reflect on the tension between recognition and fulfillment, and what it means to honor your leadership even when no one is watching.

Whether you're questioning your own sense of purpose or learning to receive the impact you're already making, this episode offers gentle insight into the courage it takes to lead from the heart.

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If this stirred something for you…
I’ve shared a set of journaling prompts to help you explore your own sense of mattering—what it means, where it shows up, and where it feels out of reach.

You can find them here.

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The Origin Story

Grow With Me began with something I didn’t expect: a quiet ache the morning of my ICF (International Coaching Federation) exam.

Even in that moment of relief, I found myself grieving the structure, the momentum, the sense of becoming that had carried me through. I had loved the process, reviewing all of my course materials, being part of a mentor coaching group, and recording my sessions. That practice sparked a deeper curiosity about my voice as a coach: how I show up, what feels most natural, and the kind of service that truly aligns with who I am.

And as it came to a close, a new question emerged in its place:

What would it be like to keep growing with that same sense of purpose? My quiet response emerged as a longing for learning that transforms, not just through knowledge, but through honest reflection, and a deep commitment to living/learning authentically and in community with others.

What I was craving wasn’t another credential, but a way to keep deepening my practice while staying rooted in purpose, growth, and connection.

Unpolished, Unfolding…

In coaching, in work, in leadership, and even in creative spaces, there’s so much pressure to show up polished, confident, and “expert.”

But that’s not how real growth usually works. Growth is slow and can be awkward, and often goes unnoticed.

It’s not about performance or polish. It’s about presence.

Why I Made This

Grow With Me is both a personal experiment and a creative offering.

Each episode is a real, unscripted coaching session, typically lasting around 45 to 60 minutes, during which the coachee explores a question, a transition, or an inner barrier.

This project lives within Grow With Lisette, a creative extension of my work at Garza Consulting, focused on growth, leadership, and human development. This offering is different. It’s more personal, more vulnerable. And it invites me to trust the process, something I’m still learning to do.

A Note About Consent

Every guest participates voluntarily, with full consent and control.

They can stay anonymous, preview the episode before anything is published, and opt out entirely at any time. That part is non-negotiable.

What I Hope

I hope Grow With Me offers a small pause for reflection.

I hope it makes coaching feel a little more accessible.

And I hope that, by sharing these moments, I will continue to grow as well.

Thanks for being here.
—Lisette

*A version of this piece originally appeared on the Garza Consulting blog.

This podcast isn’t about performing expertise.
It’s about slowing down, listening closely, and letting coaching be what it truly is: a human practice.

These are the principles guiding every conversation:

Presence over performance

We’re not here to showcase mastery. We’re here to be with what’s real, as it unfolds.

Process over polish

You’ll notice pauses, shifts, and reflections. That’s not a flaw, it’s the work in action.

Visibility with integrity

The goal is to make coaching more visible, not as a marketing tool, but as a human experience. Every guest participates with full consent, agency, and care.

Mutual learning and growth

These sessions stretch both the coach and coachee. We reflect and deepen together.

Coaching as a human practice

This isn’t content. It’s connection.
What anchors us: trust, presence, and partnership.

Simplicity as a form of trust

No high production. No artificial polish.
What’s meaningful doesn’t need dressing up.

Representation matters

This space centers stories and identities often left out of coaching media.
Inclusion here isn’t decoration, it’s design.

*A version of this piece originally appeared on the Garza Consulting blog.

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Q: Are the coaching sessions real?
Yes. These are real, unscripted coaching conversations, shared with full consent and lightly edited for clarity and flow.

Q: Who are the guests?
Guests are the coachees. They’re people navigating change, asking big questions, or simply reflecting out loud. Each one brings their own story and openness.

Q: Can I be a guest?
Absolutely. If you're curious about being coached on the podcast, you can fill out this interest form.

Q: Is this therapy?
No. I’m a certified coach, not a therapist. Coaching supports insight, reflection, and aligned action, but it’s not a replacement for mental health care.

Q: Why do some episodes include commentary?
Some episodes are full-length coaching sessions. Others include excerpts with added reflection to explore key moments, techniques, or shifts for those interested in the art and process of coaching.

Have a question I didn’t cover?
Feel free to drop it in the comments, I’d love to hear what you're curious about.

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Grow With Me is a coaching conversation between me and a guest who is navigating something meaningful: a decision, a question, a transition, or a barrier. Together, we sit with what’s present, notice what comes up, and let the process shape itself from there.

These aren’t advice sessions either. At its heart, this is a space for reflection, curiosity, and the kind of honest conversation we rarely make time for.

Read the guiding principles that shape every conversation on Grow With Me:

🎙️ What does it mean to be a guest?

Being a guest means you’re open to:

• showing up as you are

• exploring a real question, challenge, or transition

• letting others witness your process

These sessions are recorded, edited lightly for clarity and pacing, and then shared publicly with care. Before anything is released, you'll have the chance to review and approve your episode.

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🌿 What kind of topics do we explore?

Some of the themes that have come up so far:

• Reclaiming your voice or creative confidence

• Navigating burnout or transition

• Wrestling with boundaries, people-pleasing, or self-doubt

• Starting something new, letting something go

• Figuring out what’s next

If you're holding a meaningful question or even just a feeling of being "in between,” this might be for you.

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I'll reach out if it feels like a good fit,. Whether you're a longtime coaching client or brand new to the work, you’re welcome here.

Thanks for considering it.

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*A version of this piece originally appeared on the Garza Consulting blog.

Each episode is an open moment between two people, working through something meaningful in real time. You’ll hear presence, pause, and honest reflection. Nothing scripted, just space for what’s real.

You’ll also hear my voice as a coach and fellow learner. These sessions also reflect my own growth. This project is about making space for imperfect practice, mutual learning, and change that unfolds through relationship.

Thanks for being here. Let’s grow.