Coaches Rising 267: Coaching in 2026: A Transformational Dojo
Dec 16, 2025
A deep dive into the future of coaching reveals fascinating insights. Love is framed as a verb that should animate leadership and coaching practices. 'Wise agency' is introduced, integrating inner work with action for greater effectiveness. The need for relational coaching over isolated leadership is critiqued, highlighting the importance of systems. Nervous system regulation is emphasized as vital for confronting discomfort. The concept of a 'vibrational future' of coaching, including AI's role, is explored along with the significance of community and collective growth.
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Love As A Practical Organizing Principle
- Joel Monk argues that love can be a practical organizing principle in business and coaching.
- He says love as a verb creates relatedness that enables more generative collaboration.
Wise Agency Over Mere Agency
- Joel Monk outlines 'wise agency' as agency combined with wisdom rather than raw instrumentality.
- He frames it as serving the world rather than renouncing it or merely seeking material success.
Coach Relationships, Not Just Individuals
- Coaching must move from atomized individuals to coaching relationships and systems.
- Joel warns leadership is relational and depends on followers as much as leaders.