Coaches Rising

In this podcast we explore all things embodiment. What does embodiment mean? And how can we apply key embodied principles in our coaching? This podcast is in two parts. In part 1 we explore how to practically apply embodiment in coaching and Mark coaches Joel to demonstrate it in action. In part 2 we explore the question 'what is embodiment?' and how it can have a profound impact on our coaching. I've known Mark for years and watched as he's grown into an in demand international facilitator. He's fiercely dedicated to his craft and has trained with just about most of the worlds recognised embodiment masters. Mark Walsh specialises in the embodied approach to learning and organisational development. He is the Director of Integration Training Ltd, a community of leading edge trainers and consultants as well as founder of the Embodied Facilitator Course. Mark writes a Google # 2 ranked management training blog, hosts # 1 training Youtube Channel with 5 million hits and has a 30,000+ following on Twitter. Heads up: this podcast contains some good old fashioned British mild swearing. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/embodied-coaching-essentials/

What do our bodies have to do with living a self-directed life? What say do they have in our actions and behaviors, aside from providing a more or less sports-inclined physique? In this conversation with leadership coach Amanda Blake, we learn how the body defines our scope of possibility, how we can use it to create massive shifts, and why being in direct contact with life through the body is so important. Amanda Blake is a Leadership Coach, creator of the popular Body = BrainⓇ course on the neurobiology of experiential learning and author of the forthcoming book, Your Body Is Your Brain. In addition to teaching about the art and science of embodiment, she works with leaders worldwide to help them become their best self, enjoy life more, and make a bigger contribution. She is a Master Somatic Leadership Coach and holds a degree in Human Biology from Stanford University. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/the-neuroscience-of-change/

As coaches, we often see our role as helping our clients create the life they actually desire. And this is a fine role indeed, but what if it were possible to tap into an even greater potential? Conscious leadership expert Jim Dethmer, has a map that shows us just how far our coaching can extend. He walks Joel through the four states of consciousness from which we can coach, and how each one leads to a fundamentally different outcome for us and our clients. Jim Dethmer is a coach, speaker, author, and founding partner at The Conscious Leadership Group. He has personally worked with over 150 CEOs and their teams to integrate conscious leadership into their organizations. Jim also leads monthly Forums for select leaders in Chicago and New York and trains coaches through The Conscious Leadership Group. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/the-counter-intuitive-coaching-shift/

As unique individuals with our own perception and experience of life, how can we connect with and truly “meet” each other in the present moment? In this conversation with integral leadership coach Steve March, we explore an emerging approach to coaching that has a radically different take on problem-solving and the different levels of depth that clients experience in the present moment. Steve March is a senior faculty member of New Ventures West, and founder of the Aletheia  school of integral development. He specialises in coaching leaders stepping into new and/or expanded roles and leaders who are burned out (or on the way to becoming burned out). He brings a deep and rich background of sixteen years working in the field of software development as a software engineer, quality manager, senior process consultant, and manager of organisational development. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/deep-coaching-with-the-four-depths/

We live in a time where the term “Connection” is a buzzword; but what is it exactly that we’re looking for and how do we attain it? And what, if anything, does this quest have to do with the evolution of our species? In this conversation with spiritual teacher Patricia Albere, we explore a new type of relationship that is becoming possible, what it is to experience an “interpenetrating” state of being, and the crucial distinctions that allow us to practice connection in this profound way. Patricia Albere is a contemporary spiritual teacher who is pioneering a form of spiritual awakening that goes beyond the individual into a new space of mutual awakening. She is the author of Evolutionary Relationships: Unleashing the Power of Mutual Awakening, and the founder and director of the Evolutionary Collective. A master transformative teacher, Patricia has worked with more than 200,000 people in groups over the last 40 years. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/evolutionary-relationships/

In this conversation with ontological coach Alan Sieler we explore how language creates our world, how to help clients create new scripts (that actually work) and how to integrate them into their physiology. Alan Sieler is the founder and director of the Newfield Institute. As a world leader in ontological coaching he has written extensively on the relevance of Ontology to living, working, learning and coaching and is the author of “Coaching to the Human Soul”. His professional experience in education, training and consulting is extensive, having worked with multinational corporations and national organizations worldwide. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/helping-your-clients-overcome-negative-self-assessments/

The desire to have SMART goals instead of dreams is the hallmark of our time. But what happens when we open to what is wanting to move through us, rather than looking at what we think we should do? Those who truly dare, says transformative coach Michael Neill, dream big. They aim their thinking where it matters, believe in the impossible, and learn how to facilitate a steady stream of insight by tuning into the place within that lies beyond thought. Michael Neill is an internationally renowned transformative coach and the best-selling author of six books including Creating the Impossible, The Inside-Out Revolution and The Space Within. He has spent over 25 years as a coach, adviser, friend, mentor, and creative spark plug to celebrities, CEOs, royalty, and people who want to get more out of themselves and their lives. His books have been translated into 16 languages, and his public talks, retreats, and seminars have touched and transformed lives at the United Nations and on six continents around the world. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/creating-the-impossible/

One of the most important, and least taught aspects of being a coach is the process of enrolment. How can we enrol clients in a way that is both ethical and effective? In this wonderfully down to earth conversation, master coach Steve Chandler unpacks some of the main difficulties coaches face and shares three core ideas for an easeful enrolment process. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/how-to-be-a-prosperous-coach/

In this fascinating conversation Kelly Wendorf explains the ground-breaking work she does with leaders and horses; and what the current crisis in leadership is evolving towards. A gifted horsewoman, Kelly developed The EQUUS Experience®, a horse-assisted learning process, in response to her frustration with the limitations of conventional learning methodologies. It turns out horses are powerful mirrors of how we show up in the world. They help people see things in themselves that are tricky to access in conversation alone. Through working with horses people come away with more insight into the self-doubts that cover the connection to their authentic way of being and leading in the world. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/what-horses-can-teach-us-about-leadership/

In this conversation with Rick Hanson we unpack the missing ingredient that coaches and therapists often leave out from their work. We explore how we can change the positive states our clients experience in the sessions into lasting traits, and the neuroscience that shows us how this works. Rick also shows us how learning how to learn is the superpower of superpowers and how we can systemically set ourselves up for exponential growth. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/learning-how-to-learn-for-exponential-growth/

Why are some habits so hard to shift, even when we understand that they no longer serve us and we know exactly what to change? In this conversation with somatic expert Staci Haines we explore some of the gateways into the body used in somatic coaching. We also explore the root cause of the somatic adaptations that live within us and how, as coaches we can develop an expanded somatic perception with our clients. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/how-to-create-lasting-embodied-change/

As coaches we’re all about creating transformative experiences. But how do we know when a client is on the verge of a breakthrough? And how do we know not to push too far? In this lively conversation, mindfulness and trauma expert David Treleaven clarifies how to recognize the sweet spot of transformation, the core tenet of somatic coaching. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/finding-the-transformational-sweetspot/

As more and more industries face disruption through technology, how can coaches prepare for the inevitable (and do we really need to worry)? David Peterson, Google’s very own expert on coaching and leadership, sat down with us to explain how this is already happening, why it’s a good thing, and how coaches can stay relevant ahead of the curve. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/the-future-of-coaching/

We hear more and more about transformational coaching but what defines a transformational coach? And how do we become one in nature rather than simply in name? In this conversation, Rand Stagen unpacks the four levels of coaching as defined by an insightful behavioural measure and dives deep into what it means to be a transformational presence and how to navigate the accompanying paradoxes. Rand Stagen is the Managing Director of the Stagen Leadership Academy that specializes in strategy, execution, and leadership development. Previously he was President of Presido Media Group, and served as chairman for Conscious Capitalism. Rand is a sought-after speaker to diverse audiences at universities, conferences, and industry events on the topic of leading conscious businesses. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/becoming-a-transformative-presence/

“You can’t know what you don’t know”. This is one truism we attempt to circumnavigate when we coach in the quest to help our clients open to new possibilities. But how do we facilitate a shift in someone’s lifelong identity? In this truth-talking conversation, ontological coach Julio Olalla outlines the intersection where philosophy, psychology and wisdom create fertile ground for transformation in our clients, and what is required of us as coaches in that process. www.coachesrising.com/podcast Julio Olalla is a motivational speaker addressing audiences worldwide on the topics of leadership, coaching, transformational learning, education, and emotion. As the founder of Newfield Network, a boutique consulting company and coaching school in the United States and Latin America, Julio Olalla is regarded as a pioneer of the executive coaching and transformational learning fields. For over 30 years, Julio has trained thousands of individuals and worked with hundreds of organizations, CEOs, and government figureheads to challenge traditional thinking and create stronger leaders navigating the anxiety and turbulence facing our global community. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/cultivating-awe-and-wonder-in-our-coaching-conversations/