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Coaches Rising Podcast

Guided by the belief that these times demand new ways of being, leading, and collaborating, the Coaches Rising podcast explores the very fabric of coaching — diving deep into how we as coaches can contribute to the evolution of human consciousness.

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Ann Weiser Cornell

Focusing & The Forward Movement of Life

episode 116 | Jan 7, 2022 | 77min
We can only move forwards if we start where we are; a powerful approach we can adopt as coaches is to cultivate deep presence and from there allow a forward movement to emerge organically. In this conversation with Focusing expert and innovator Ann Weiser Cornell we dive into the practice of focusing, how it works, why it’s so effective, working with emotions and parts, the wisdom of the body and the foundations of our inner world.

Linda Graham

Patient Abiding: Fostering Individual and Collective Resilience

episode 115 | Dec 27, 2021 | 71min
In these uncertain times of global upheaval it is more important than ever to cultivate resilience; both in ourselves, our clients, and our communities. In this conversation with psychotherapist Linda Graham we explore transfering lessons from individual to collective resilience, the power of hope, cultivating resilient emotions, calming the nervous system, fostering positivity and working with the unsure part.
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Veronica Olalla Love

The Power of Deep Listening

episode 114 | Dec 22, 2021 | 73min
Attuning to different levels of perception through our quality of listening is something we do naturally as coaches, but learning to navigate this skill with even greater nuance is a limitless endeavor that is endlessly rich. In this conversation with CEO and facilitator Veronica Love we dive into the crisis of listening, the limitations of obvious realities, dynamic coherency, the power of pausing and non-conceptual modes of perception.

Jeremy Lent

Towards a Culture of Fractal Flourishing

episode 113 | Dec 15, 2021 | 75min
As we collectively question the foundations of our global culture, its systems, and our individual lifestyles, we are in great need of guidance around human identity, values and how we create meaningful and life-honouring lives. In this conversation with author Jeremy Lent we dive into the methods and impact of meaning-making, the history and cultural differences of the human identity, mirror neurons and group coherence, hedonia and eudaimonia, and the possibility of fractal flourishing.

Bob Anderson

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Bob Anderson

Nicholas Janni

Nicholas Janni

A New Order of Consciousness

episode 112 | Dec 8, 2021 | 72min
The emerging edge of leadership and innovation lies in the realm of the intangible. How can we become more comfortable with moving into not-knowing, given that our transformation as a culture depends on it? In this conversation with Nicholas Janni and Bob Anderson we explore the subtle capacities that are necessary for creating fields of innovation, the psychological threshold of not knowing, working with shadow, integral consciousness and the power of group amplification.

Keith Merron

The Process of Transforming Paradigms

episode 111 | Nov 30, 2021 | 70min
As coaches it’s our job to map the internal world of our clients; understanding their unique paradigm from which they view and engage with the world is fundamental to deep transformation. In this conversation with organizational consultant Keith Merron we explore what paradigms are and how they are formed and transformed, the change process, mapping the client’s paradigm, meeting the paradigm’s needs and unlocking the pain body.
Thomas Hübl

Thomas Hübl

Working With Ancestral Trauma

episode 110 | Nov 19, 2021 | 79min
Being aware of ancestral trauma is an important awareness to have as a coach, but what does that look like in our work with clients? In this conversation with spiritual teacher and collective trauma expert Thomas Hübl we explore the deeper layers of ancestral and collective trauma integration, working with subtle sensing, the process of numbing, collective healing spaces and becoming living updates.
Jim Dethmer

Jim Dethmer

The Power of Presence

episode 109 | Nov 11, 2021 | 46min
What are we really doing as coaches? What is the key beyond the tools that creates transformation in our clients? In this conversation with conscious leadership coach Jim Dethmer we dive into the topic of presence and leadership coaching, the root causes of avoiding presence, creating sustainable transformation and key presence practices for coaches.

Marita Bolles

Ontological Coaching & the Power of Delight

episode 108 | Nov 5, 2021 | 66min
Coaching is so much more than employing the skillset we’re taught in training. If we bring all of who we are to our coaching, then necessarily our own relationship with life in all its facets will inform how deep we can go with our clients. In this conversation with life coach Marita Bolles we explore the ontological approach of her coaching, some common pitfalls for coaches, how we relate to possibility, inquiring into faith, depth in the coaching industry and the future of coaching.

Thomas McConkie

Integral Polarity Practice

episode 107 | Oct 30, 2021 | 71min
In a time that is rife with divisiveness in the exterior, how do we consciously integrate polarities within ourselves? In this conversation with mindfulness teacher Thomas McConkie we dive into the foundations of Integral Polarity Practice, its origins and applications, ascending versus descending streams, the value of voice dialogue, the deeper workings of polarity and the pitfalls of the construct-aware stage.

Paul Zonneveld

Introducing Systemic Intelligence to Organisations

episode 106 | Oct 26, 2021 | 67min
We are living in times when we urgently need to start thinking in terms of systems rather than isolated parts. In this conversation with leadership consultant Paul Zonneveld we dive into the foundations of the systemic approach to working with organisations, locating the blockages, the role of sensing and intuition, presencing unwanted parts and working with the soul of the organisation.

Darren Gold

Meaning-making, Leadership & Identity Construction

episode 105 | Oct 19, 2021 | 72min
The way we ascribe meaning informs every aspect of our lived experience; it may be the single most impactful place to look when we want to create change. In this conversation with executive leadership coach Darren Gold we explore the impact of meaning-making on leadership behaviour, locating leadership blockages, how adult development impacts meaning-making and wiring beliefs into the body.