Life-Changing Impact of Steve Hardison’s Coaching
In a world where coaching often focuses on doing more, true mastery lies in the art of being. At Advancing Nurse Coaching, we embody this principle daily, helping nurses shift from exhaustion to empowered presence through holistic resilience. We’re honored to share that our co-founders, Lyn McCright was mentioned and Teresa Walding, RN, Board Certified Nurse Coach, contributed a heartfelt excerpt to The Ultimate Coach by Amy Hardison with Alan D. Thompson and a foreword by Iyanla Vanzant (Healthcor International Press, November 22, 2021)..
This extraordinary 512-page book isn’t a typical self-help guide—it’s an immersive experience into the world of Steve Hardison, widely revered as “the ultimate coach.” Written by his wife Amy Hardison and meticulously researched by Alan D. Thompson, it weaves childhood stories, personal traumas, and profound interactions with luminaries like Byron Katie, Rich Litvin, Michael Neill, and Iyanla Vanzant. As Steve Hardison himself urges: “Please DO NOT read this book about me. Read this book about you. Read it about being.” Themes of unconditional love, self-acceptance, confidence, and living extraordinarily dominate, earning 4.6 stars from over 550 reviews for its life-altering authenticity.
The Essence of Being: Coaching That Transforms from Within
The Ultimate Coach redefines coaching as a sacred space for expanding one’s state of being. Amy Hardison, drawing from her eclectic writing background in faith and family, crafts a narrative that’s raw and inspirational. Alan D. Thompson, an AI and intelligence expert, brings rigorous organization to interviews, emails, and memorabilia. Iyanla Vanzant’s foreword adds spiritual depth, praising the book’s power to ignite soulful growth.
For nurses navigating high-stakes environments, this “book of being” offers a lifeline. It challenges the “fix-it” mentality of healthcare, inviting deeper presence amid chaos. Reviewers call it “soul-stirring” and “a must for coaches,” with stories that foster generosity, gratitude, and unbreakable peace—perfect antidotes to burnout.
Teresa’s excerpt highlights the ripple effects of Steve Hardison’s approach, aligning with the Three Principles and Resilience Paradigm that fuel her work. It’s one of many voices (including Steve Chandler and Werner Erhard) proving coaching’s potential to heal and elevate.
Teresa’s Excerpt: The Profound Impact of Ultimate Coaching
Teresa’s contribution captures the essence of how Steve Hardison’s coaching creates seismic shifts in being. She shares personal insights from her journey—from ICU intensity and chronic pain to holistic freedom—illustrating how one encounter with ultimate coaching unlocked innate wisdom and ease. “It’s about who you become in the presence of possibility,” Teresa reflects, echoing Hardison’s core question: “Who would I need to BE to live the most extraordinary life?”
Through anecdotes from her consulting, retreats, and AHNA leadership, Teresa reveals practical impacts:
- Deeper self-love: Dissolving self-doubt for confident patient care.
- Present-moment power: Quieting mental storms during shifts.
- Ripple creation: Inspiring clients and teams to embody their highest selves.
Her words add a nursing perspective to the anthology, showing how ultimate coaching transcends sessions to redefine leadership and well-being.
Ignite Your Being: Essential Reading for Nurse Coaches
If you’re a nurse seeking more than survival strategies or a coach ready to elevate your impact, The Ultimate Coach—authored by Amy Hardison with Alan D. Thompson and foreword by Iyanla Vanzant—will expand your state of being. It perfectly complements our mission at NurseCoaching.com: fostering resilience that transforms healthcare from the inside out.
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The Ultimate Coach by Amy Hardison with Alan D. Thompson Foreword by Iyanla Vanzant
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