What is the impact of coaching and what should you expect when you receive coaching? Some even ask: What is the ROI of coaching? In this special coaching episode, host Sophie Vo sits down with Hannah Mattil, the Senior Team Lead for Research Operations at PlaytestCloud. They reflect on Hannah’s personal and professional growth over six months of leadership coaching. Hannah shares her journey from initial skepticism about coaching to the valuable lessons and self-awareness she gained. They discuss the importance of self-reflection, receiving and acting on feedback, and setting clear goals. Hannah emphasizes how the coaching experience has helped her develop confidence, composure, and a deeper understanding of her strengths and weaknesses. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of coaching and its impact on leadership and personal development. Sophie Vo openly shares her unique approach and process to coaching, with her 16 years of leadership in games. For people considering coaching, this episode will highlight what to expect, and when is the right time to invest in yourself. Coaching is a process that needs full readiness from the coachee for the most optimal outcome. 01:37 Special Episode: Hannah's Leadership Journey 03:33 Hannah's Background and Entry into Gaming 05:08 The Coaching Journey Begins 10:33 Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence 13:01 Reflecting on the Coaching Experience 26:34 Applying Coaching Lessons in Real Life 29:49 Final Thoughts and Advice on Coaching 35:30 Conclusion and Call to Action ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ If you enjoyed today's episode make sure to rate it and leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riseandplay.substack.com