Soul Touched by Dogs

In this enlightening conversation, Cathy Brooks, a coaching professional and dog lover, shares her life journey and unique approach to training and coaching. Reflecting on her childhood memories, her connections to dogs, and her professional trajectory, Cathy highlights the similarities between human and dog behaviors, emphasizing the role of communication, consequences, and leadership in both. 

She also briefly ventures into her path from transitioning to coaching, explaining how her way of communicating effectively with dogs has influenced her methodology in coaching humans. 

Cathy shares her techniques for handling group dynamics and conflict resolution via unusual lenses like orchestral music, ice hockey, and most importantly, dog-human interactions. 

She provides insights into the importance of consistency, firmness, and follow-through in both dog training and leadership scenarios.

Find out more about Cathy at https://www.unleashedleadershipllc.com/

The Hydrant Club she mentions: https://hydrantclub.com/

All about Soul Touched by Dogs at https://soultouchedbydogs.com

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Remarks

00:32 Cathy's Early Connection with Dogs

02:50 The Impact of Losing a Beloved Pet

04:18 Journey into Professional Dog Training

08:16 The Importance of Understanding Dog Behavior

09:14 Transitioning into Human Coaching

19:04 The Power of Effective Communication

19:18 The Intersection of Dog Training and Human Coaching

24:36 The Importance of Firm Leadership

33:27 The Evolution of Human-Dog Relationship

35:16 Conclusion and Contact Information