Coffee and Coaching

Real coaching conversations for real life and career moments. Coffee & Coaching brings you authentic dialogue with expert coaches about the challenges professionals face every day - from career transitions and burnout to boundaries and leadership. No scripts, just practical insights you can use immediately. Grab your coffee and join the conversation.

Coffee and Coaching is a education podcast hosted by HiK Trainings®, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

HiK Trainings® hosts Coffee and Coaching, a education show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  EP.24: How to Show Up at Work When Life Is Too Much

  Oct 2, 202635 minS2

  Executive coach Tammi Teague joins Karol Figueroa to tackle a question at the heart of Coffee & Coaching Season 2 : How do you keep showing up at work when life feels like too much? Tammi explains why professional presence isn't about pretending everything is fine, it's about showing up with intention. They explore how to stay visible during difficult seasons, communicate personal struggles without oversharing, set healthy workplace boundaries, and lead authentically when you're not at your best. Because, as Tammi puts it, “presence is not perfect, it's intention.” If you're navigating stress, grief, family challenges, or simply reaching your capacity, this episode offers a different way forward: you don't have to hide what you're going through to show up professionally. Connect with today’s guest, Tammi D. Teague LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdlloyd062016/ Meet your host: Karol Figueroa LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/ Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help. Website : https://www.hiktrainings.com LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

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  Episode #23

  EP.23: How to Communicate Better at Work

  Sep 8, 202632 minS2

  Communication expert and educator Seth Frei joins coach Karol Figueroa to explore why great communication isn't measured by what you say, but by what the other person actually understands. Together, they unpack why stress makes us communicate more selfishly, how to become audience-centered instead of self-centered, and why small changes in timing, tone, and delivery can completely transform the outcome of difficult conversations. Seth also shares a simple framework for improving workplace communication by aligning the message sent with the message received. Whether you're leading a team, presenting ideas, or navigating difficult conversations, this episode will help you communicate with greater clarity, intention, and impact. Connect with today’s guest, Seth Frei LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethfrei/ Meet your host: Karol Figueroa LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/ Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help. Website : https://www.hiktrainings.com LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

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  Episode #22

  EP.22: How to Co-Parent in Peace

  Aug 25, 202621 minS2

  Co-parenting might be one of the toughest leadership roles you'll ever have. After divorce, parenting doesn't become easier, it becomes more complex. Co-parenting coach and Exes and Babies host Sydney Swonigan joins coach Karol Figueroa to explore what it takes to raise children across two households while building a successful career. Together, they unpack why co-parenting demands communication, emotional regulation, and resilience, how to set child-centered boundaries instead of control-driven ones, and why letting go of what you can't control often creates more peace than trying to win every disagreement. Whether you're navigating co-parenting yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical strategies to reduce stress, communicate with greater intention, and lead with more clarity, confidence, and grace. Connect with today’s guest, Sydney Swonigan LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneyswonigan/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sydnificent/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/exesandbabies/ Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/7GY4vgNgJWrZcUjFMkWvdt Website: https://www.exesandbabies.com/ Meet your host: Karol Figueroa LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/ Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help. Website : https://www.hiktrainings.com LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

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  Episode #21

  EP.21: The Pressure to Be a Perfect Parent

  Aug 11, 202639 minS2

  Communication and parenting coach Mindy Green joins coach Karol Figueroa to explore why today's parents feel overwhelmed and how to navigate parenting without chasing perfection. Learn why toddlers and teenagers experience similar emotional challenges as their brains develop, how comparison fuels parental guilt, and why repairing mistakes matters more than getting everything right. Mindy also shares practical insights on balancing work, parenting, and the invisible mental load so many parents carry every day. If you're trying to succeed at work while raising children without losing yourself, this episode will remind you that being present, not perfect, is what matters most. Connect with today’s guest, Mindy Green LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/in/mindygreenmsw Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mindygreencoaching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachmindygreen Meet your host: Karol Figueroa LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/ Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help. Website : https://www.hiktrainings.com LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

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  Episode #19

  EP.19: How to Manage Grief at Work

  Jul 14, 202630 minS2

  How do you keep working when your heart is broken? Grief coach Heather Greenwell joins coach Karol Figueroa to explore what happens when grief follows you into the workplace and why healing and productivity are not the same thing. Learn why grief goes far beyond losing a loved one, how it impacts your focus, motivation, and decision-making, and why taking time to heal isn't a sign of weakness. Heather also explains when to use workplace resources like FMLA and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and shares practical ways to navigate loss while continuing to show up at work. If you're grieving a loved one, a relationship, your health, or the life you thought you'd have, this episode will remind you that you don't have to carry it alone. Connect with today’s guest, Heather Greenwell LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-greenwell-7434b11a7/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/share/1KJCsuqYSn/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mystic_insights_87?_r=1&_t=ZT-963RcfZwOlB Meet your host: Karol Figueroa LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolfigueroa/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/karol.figueroa.tate/ Need support at work? HIK Trainings can help. Website : https://www.hiktrainings.com LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiktrainings/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hiktrainings

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