EP 61 | Coaching with Curiosity & Purpose with Mina Brown

In this episode of Shift Out Loud, Tracy Spears sits down with master coach and corporate leader-turned-mentor Mina Brown to explore the powerful, personal, and far-reaching impact of coaching. From boardrooms to virtual training rooms, Mina’s journey is a testament to the deep change that’s possible when we shift from giving answers to asking the right questions.

Together, they unpack what makes coaching so effective—including the science of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), the strategic use of metaphors and humor, and the art of creating safe spaces for real transformation.

Mina shares how our environment shapes our beliefs, how the pandemic revolutionized coaching, and why curiosity, purpose, and values matter more than ever. Whether you’re a leader, a learner, or simply someone who wants to live more intentionally, this episode will leave you thinking differently about the power of conversation.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Coaching is not about answers—it’s about discovery.

• NLP can accelerate learning, growth, and transformation.

• Humor and metaphor help unlock deep insight and emotional resonance.

• Coaching is a partnership grounded in trust and respect.

• Leaders with coaching skills can radically impact culture and connection.

• Beliefs drive our behavior—challenging them drives change.

• Transitioning from corporate to coaching demands vulnerability and mindset shifts.

• The virtual coaching boom is here to stay—and it’s opening new doors.

• Everyone deserves a coach. The ripple effect is real.

Guest Bio: 

Mina Brown is an experienced, insightful executive coach, career consultant, and seminar leader. As a former senior executive, she offers a powerful combination of successful business leadership experience coupled with intuition, unflinching candor, and well-honed communication abilities. Her clients describe her as “engaging, compassionate, challenging, and inspirational.” Centrally based in Dallas, she works with clients all over the U.S.

Prior to forming Positive Coach LLC, Mina held senior executive positions with Aviall, Inc., both as Chief Financial Officer and as SVP & General Manager of its Aerospace Division. Previously, she held corporate management positions with Ryder System and Amax. Mina started her career in audit with Price Waterhouse.

She is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), Certified NeuroTransformational Coach (CNTC), Board Certified Coach (BCC), and Certified Master NLP Practitioner. She also has certifications in numerous diagnostic instruments, learning tools, and other models, including: Hogan Assessments, Kolbe Index, Korn Ferry (KF) 360°, and Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), among others.  Mina is a longstanding member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and a Founding Member of the International Association of Coaches (IAC). She is a member of the Board of the Texas Coaches Coalition and serves currently as the President Elect.

Connect with Mina: www.positivecoach.com