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Still Figuring It Out
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SFIO 307 - Align and Accelerate: Fundraising with Heart with Chris Baiocchi
Still Figuring It Out
📋 Episode Summary In this episode, Emily and Marc sit down with fundraising consultant and bow tie enthusiast Chris Baiocchi to explore how a career rooted in journalism led to a calling in philanthropy. Chris shares candidly about the leap from nonprofit staff to self-employed consultant, and what it’s taken to redefine success, stability, and service in his work. They unpack the nuances of donor relationships, alignment, and the importance of momentum—and toss in a few great sci-fi references for good measure. 🔑 Key Takeaways Fundraising is about alignment—doing the right...
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SFIO306 Goal-setting: Pressure, Play, and Permission
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📋 Episode SummaryMarc and Emily take on their favorite recurring theme: goal setting. But this time, they dive deeper into their wildly different upbringings, internal narratives, and current practices around goals—from poker chips and chore lists to Scrum boards and morning routines. They explore why goals can feel like punishment for some and purpose for others, and how they’ve each shifted their relationship to goals in ways that feel more personal, flexible, and free. This episode offers an honest, layered conversation that blends coaching insight with lived...
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SFIO 305 Relationship-Based Sales that Don’t Suck with Andrea Ferry Daniels
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📋 Episode SummaryAndrea Ferry Daniels joins Emily and Marc for a candid conversation about sales, coaching, and showing up with purpose. As CEO of Rookie to Rainmaker, Andrea shares how she built a six-figure business from a South Jersey apartment, turned her gift for connection into a scalable model, and now helps others build confidence and close deals—with authenticity and heart. They talk about what it means to speak with impact, the power of letting go of familiar goals, and how to keep showing up even while you're still figuring it out. 🔑 Key Takeaways Sales doesn’t...
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SFIO 304 = Working Together and Playing to Your Biggest Self
Still Figuring It Out
📋 Episode Summary In this vulnerable and insightful episode, Marc and Emily open up about the evolution of their working relationship—and how their personal growth has shaped their professional path. They reflect on what it’s meant to co-create a life and a business, especially as Emily stepped more visibly into roles of leadership, coaching, and authorship. From sacred cows and shared systems to spontaneous pivots and solo retreats, this episode explores what it really takes to work together as equals—when the brand once felt like an extension of just one person, and when your growth...
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SFIO 303 - Doing Life Side by Side
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📋 Episode Summary Marc and Emily get candid about what it’s been like to build a life, family, and work in close proximity for more than 30 years. This episode dives into what it means to “work together now,” unpacking the realities of sharing space, parenting, making intentional choices—and growing up alongside each other. From early dreams of connection and community to unromantic but essential rituals (like coffee at 6 a.m. and cereal in low cupboards), they reflect on what’s helped them stick together through different seasons, even when things got messy. Not as advice—just...
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SFIO 302 - A Bend in the Road: How EWTS Coaching Came to Be
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📋 Episode Summary In this episode, Marc and Emily share the behind-the-scenes journey of creating EWTS Coaching—how a yearlong project to help coaches find clients took an unexpected turn, thanks to a conversation with Phil M. Jones. They open up about the founding of Sidecar Advisors, the birth of EWTS Coaching, and the values that guide both ventures. From honoring coaching ethics to building tech infrastructure to supporting 12 phenomenal founding coaches, this episode is a candid look at how big ideas evolve, one bend in the road at a time. 🔑 Key Takeaways Coaching isn't...
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SFIO 301 - Reading, Play, and the Next Bend in the Road
Still Figuring It Out
📋 Episode Summary Marc and Emily kick off Season 3 of Still Figuring It Out with a playful, book‑loving, tech‑nerdy conversation about what’s ahead. They share what they’re reading (Joseph Campbell and Jean Shinoda Bolen), why this year is their “Year of Play,” and how the podcast feels like opening a box of favorite sweaters at the start of a new season. The two reflect on lessons from the past year—including the passing of Marc’s father—and look forward to creating a season that emphasizes conversation and discovery rather than perfection. 🔑 Key Takeaways Life and...
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SFIO 212 “Debriefing, Dopamine, and the Joy of Gadgets”
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📋 Episode Summary In this season finale, Marc and Emily wrap up Season 2 by doing what they do best: reflecting, learning, and laughing together. The episode centers on a deceptively simple feedback framework they love—LBs and NTs (Liked Bests and Next Times). From the unexpected power of pausing to celebrate progress to the ways this tool has helped them recover from disappointments and find traction when stuck, they explore how intentional reflection can be both practical and healing. They also share favorite gadgets, small joys, and their own LB/NT reflections on the podcast itself....
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SFIO 211 - “Belonging, Boundaries, and Brain Science”
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📋 Episode Summary In this thoughtful and energizing conversation, Marc and Emily welcome Dr. Jessica Sharp—organizational psychologist, educator, and champion of belonging. From her travels across the country to her work in Houston and beyond, Jessica is known for making complex topics like unconscious bias, self-leadership, and brain science accessible and engaging. Together, the trio explores the cultural baggage we carry around struggle and ease, what it means to be a grownup (with or without kids), and how boundaries are more than just saying “no.” This is a conversation about...
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In this heartwarming and insightful episode of "We're Still Figuring It Out," hosts Marc and Emily Pitman explore the transformative power of reframing. With nearly three decades of life partnership, the Pitmans share personal anecdotes, challenges, and triumphs, drawing on their rich life experiences, including transitioning to almost empty-nesters, navigating professional endeavors together, and the subtle art of cat type preference. The discussion delves into how reframing — a concept utilized both in coaching and cognitive behavioral therapy — can offer fresh perspectives and reveal pathways previously unseen, turning obstacles into opportunities.
Timestamps & Highlights
- [00:00:04] - Introduction by Emily Pitman, setting the whimsical tone of recording from an undisclosed planet.
- [00:00:24] - The concept of "reframing" is introduced as the central theme of the episode.
- [00:01:16] - The Pitmans share snippets of their life journey, including their early marriage, adventures across states, jobs, parenting, and pet ownership.
- [00:04:06] - Discussion on working professionally together, specifically on a coach certification program, and the dynamics it brings to their relationship.
- [00:05:43] - Anecdotes about their cats and how their preferences for pet types have remained consistent over the years.
- [00:08:42] - The importance of reframing in coaching and personal growth, with examples from their lives and coaching practices.
- [00:14:29] - Emily discusses the importance of recognizing the narratives we tell ourselves and the power of reframing to challenge these narratives.
- [00:17:49] - A powerful personal reframe shared by Emily, touching on the essence of love and family.
- [00:19:35] - Marc shares a recent profound reframe in his life after being diagnosed with ADHD and revisiting past narratives with a new perspective.
Notable Quotes
- "We were such babies when we got married." - Emily, reflecting on their early life together.
- "Reframing offers more than cliched comfort... It shifts the perspective to show an opportunity or pathway that wasn't apparent minutes before." - Emily, on the essence of reframing.
- "You can't really see the picture when you're in the frame." - Marc, on the importance of external perspectives for personal growth.
Episode Links
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- Learn more about the ICF Accredited Coach Certification Program led by Marc and Emily.
Closing Thoughts
Through personal stories and shared wisdom, Marc and Emily Pitman illustrate how reframing isn't just a tool for overcoming life's hurdles but a pathway to deeper understanding and personal growth. As we listen to their banter and insights, it's clear that while they may still be figuring it out, their journey of discovery offers invaluable lessons on love, life, and the art of seeing things anew.
We hope you enjoyed this episode of "We're Still Figuring It Out." If you have stories of how reframing has changed your perspective, we'd love to hear from you. Until next time, keep exploring, growing, and embracing the unexpected twists and turns of life.
That Music!
Thank you Lexi Moreno and Caleb Pitman composing / mixing / mastering / guitar / trumpet; Zoe bass