Coaches Rising 270 - Emma Donaldson-Feilder & Liz Hall: Relational Mindfulness
Jan 8, 2026
In this conversation, Emma Donaldson-Feilder, a chartered coaching psychologist, and Liz Hall, a leadership coach and author, delve into the concept of relational mindfulness. They discuss the importance of mindful speaking and listening, and how it fosters genuine connections in complex times. Emma emphasizes the magical aspects of mutual presence, while Liz connects relational mindfulness to navigating chaos. They also explore the significance of coaches’ inner work and highlight the power of compassionate engagement over automated processes.
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Mindfulness Within Conversation
- Relational mindfulness brings mindfulness into speaking and listening so transformation can arise in the moment of interaction.
- Emma Donaldson-Feilder says this combination of relationship and awareness enables new perspectives and insight to emerge.
Awareness Multiplies Choice
- Attention plus relational presence opens people to see habitual patterns and choose differently.
- Emma Donaldson-Feilder emphasizes embodiment: body, heart and mind amplify transformation.
Deep Listening Unlocks Collective Intelligence
- Deep listening creates a field where separateness drops away and collective intelligence emerges.
- Liz Hall highlights the palpable energetic field and how being deeply listened to feels profoundly transformative.
