Episode Description

A tenet of positive psychology and coaching is understanding how to properly utilize a strengths–based approach. In this episode of Coaching Revealed, the Institute of Coaching Director of Education, Dr. Pamela Larde, interviews Claudia Aronowitz, a professional coach and mediator with a public health background. Positive psychology and coaching entered Claudia’s life as a means to better support the populations she deeply cares for. Dr. Larde and Claudia explore how positive psychology, silence, and listening improve individuals lives. 

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Coaching Revealed, we explore the transformative impact of a strengths-based approach, a cornerstone of positive psychology and coaching. Dr. Pamela Larde, Director of Education at the Institute of Coaching, sits down with Claudia Aronowitz—a professional coach, mediator, and public health expert—to discuss how positive psychology, silence, and active listening can elevate lives and coaching practices alike.

Claudia's journey into coaching is both inspiring and deeply personal. With a background in nutrition and a master’s degree in Public Health, her early career focused on child injury prevention in Israel and Canada. However, a cancer diagnosis in 2010 became a pivotal moment, leading her to embrace coaching as a way to channel her innate strength of helping others.

Trained in positive psychology coaching, Claudia cites that the transformative power of coaching has been a key driver for her career path. She highlights how having a positive outlook can be a catalyst for individuals to create change in their lives, often revealing hidden capabilities that individuals take for granted.
The conversation delves into the art of coaching, emphasizing the profound role of listening and silence. Claudia shares how focusing on strengths and holding space for clients, free from personal bias, fosters trust and enables deeper self-discovery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about coaching, personal growth, or the science of flourishing.