Be our guest

Bring a real challenge. Leave with a shift.

The Shift Exchange is the heart of the podcast — a real coaching session with a real guest. Whether what you’re facing calls for life, wellness, or business coaching — or some of each — we’d love to hear about it. You don’t need to have it all figured out; that’s what the conversation is for.

The application

Apply to be a guest

A short, friendly application — here’s the simple path, then the form. Fields marked * are required, and everything you share stays between you and the hosts unless you choose to come on the podcast.

  1. 1
    You applyA few minutes, in your own words.
  2. 2
    You hear backAn instant confirmation it arrived.
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    We read every oneRob & Kris review each personally.
  4. 4
    A conversationIf it’s a fit, we set up a call.

Your focus

Which kind of coaching are you looking for? *

Choose one or more — most people find more than one applies. Watch the short introduction to each if you’re not sure.

The challenge

The challenge

The shift

The shift you’re after

Wellness Coaching

The Six Pillars of Wellness

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Score each item from 1 to 10 — 1 means it’s a major issue that needs the most attention, and 10 means it’s not an issue at all and needs the least attention. Choose N/A if it doesn’t apply to you.

Nutrition Eating a mostly whole-food, plant-based diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds to prevent chronic illness.
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Physical Activity Engaging in regular, consistent movement to boost physical and mental health.
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Restorative Sleep Prioritizing 7–9 hours of high-quality sleep to support immunity, memory, and healing.
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Stress Management Implementing techniques to reduce stress, such as mindfulness or meditation, to manage cortisol and enhance well-being.
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Avoidance of Risky Substances Reducing or eliminating tobacco, alcohol, and other harmful substances to prevent disease.
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Positive Social Connections Fostering relationships with family and friends to strengthen emotional health and longevity.
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue

Life Coaching

The Wheel of Life

Adapted by personal development mentor Paul J. Meyer

The “Wheel of Life” was adapted by personal development mentor Paul J. Meyer as a coaching tool to help individuals evaluate balance in their life, such as career, health, and finance. Score each item from 1 to 10 — 1 means it’s a major issue that needs the most attention, and 10 means it’s not an issue at all and needs the least attention. Choose N/A if it doesn’t apply to you.

Career / Mission Your professional growth and sense of purpose.
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Finance Your relationship with money and long-term security.
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Health Your physical vitality, nutrition, and energy levels.
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Relationships The quality of your connections with family and friends.
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Personal Growth Learning new skills, mindset, and spirituality.
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Physical Environment Your home, workspace, and local community.
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Fun & Recreation Hobbies, travel, and how you “unplug.”
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Contribution How you give back or impact the world.
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue

Business Coaching

Business Essentials

The primary issues Rob addressed across 50 years of business coaching

Score each item from 1 to 10 — 1 means it’s a major issue that needs the most attention, and 10 means it’s not an issue at all and needs the least attention. Choose N/A if it doesn’t apply to you.

Risk Management This covers insurable and uninsurable risks affecting the viability and success of the business.
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Debt Management Are the debts in the business unmanageable, and/or do you need to bring in more debt-financing?
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Working Capital Do your finances allow for a reserve of working capital?
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Organizational Development Do the work processes prevent or allow for mistakes?
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Compliance Do the regulations imposed by various government or industry regulators pose a problem for the business to comply with?
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Succession Plans Have you developed a plan to continue the business in the event of key management or performers retiring, leaving for a competitor, or starting their own business?
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Sale of Business Are you contemplating selling the business (or buying out partners, shareholders, or competitors)?
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Legal Issues Are you facing current or potential legal issues?
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue
Profitability Is the business delivering what you expected?
1 · Major issue
10 · Not an issue

Almost there

Almost there

Readiness *

A real coaching session asks for honesty and openness. Please confirm:

How we reach you
Are you a business owner?

You’ll get an instant confirmation. We read every application personally.

Not ready to apply yet?

That’s completely fine. Leave your email and we’ll stay in touch — with new episodes and the occasional honest nudge. You can apply whenever the time is right.