Becoming a Master of the Moment
In this short episode, Joel speaks about the approach of master coach Steve March, the paradigm behind his coaching and the impact his work has had on Joel.
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.
Joel Monk Co-founder Coaches Rising
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What Horses Can Teach Us About Leadership
We all aspire to become the people we sense we can be – so what are the conditions that can liberate that possibility?
In this fascinating conversation Kelly Wendorf explains the ground-breaking work she does with leaders and horses; how our nervous systems are wired to react and influence, and what the current crisis in leadership is evolving towards.
Learning How to Learn for Exponential Growth
Everyone wants to be happy but few people know how; in this conversation with Rick Hanson, psychologist and expert on resilience, we dive into how to foster the traits we want, the master trait we should acquire before we do anything else, and the crucial step in the process that most people aren’t aware of.
How to Create Lasting Embodied Change
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 we can develop an expanded somatic perception.
Finding the Transformational Sweet Spot
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.
The Future of Coaching
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.
Becoming a Transformative Presence
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.
Cultivating Awe and Wonder in Our Coaching Conversations
“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.
The Transformative Power of Presence
How on earth do we actually change? It’s hard. We’re wired to resist it. And yet the only constant in life is change – so how do we cultivate a healthy aptitude for inner transformation in ourselves and our clients?
In this conversation Doug Silsbee explains how to cultivate presence and realization, how to encourage neuroplastic rewiring, and the most constructive attitude we can hold towards change.
Cultivating Higher Leadership Consciousness
Leaders today are floundering – they can’t keep up with the pace of change and the demands on them often seem overwhelming. So what are the capacities that will allow them to lead effectively and how do we help them grow those skills?
In this deep dive into the essential aptitudes of modern leadership, adult development expert Jennifer Garvey Berger explains the self-authoring stage of mind that most leaders are at, and how to help them transition to the self-transforming stage that their organisations (and the world) need them to grow into.
Integral Leadership: Vision, Purpose and the Evolutionary Path
What makes for an effective leader? You might be surprised! In this far-reaching deep dive into the nitty-gritty of what makes a bad leader, a good leader and an outstanding leader, Bob Anderson explores the subtleties of going from good to great, and the fine art of connecting to a purpose larger than oneself.
The Guts of Leadership: Developing Unshakable Fearlessness
Leaders needs guts – right? Added to which a hefty dose of intuition, groundedness and a commitment to the whole would be nice. But these attributes seem to be in short supply nowadays – so how do we foster their development?
As it happens, there’s a nifty little shortcut, which zen master and former NASA scientist Ginny Whitelaw is putting into practice. In this conversation, we unpack exactly how and why working with the Hara leads to such swift and profound change, and the impact this can have on us as coaches.
Coaching from the Ground of Being
What does the “ground of being” actually mean, what does it have to do with internal polarities, and how exactly do meditation and mindset facilitate powerful coaching?
In this lively conversation with Dr Carole Griggs we explore tangible ways in which coaching from the ground of being can help us have radically open hearts, deeply integrated systems and agenda-free mindsets to help our clients create unlimited transformation.