Coaches Rising 249 - Kyle Dietrich: Coaching as Social Activism
Jul 17, 2025
In this engaging conversation with Kyle Dietrich, founder of Grounded Idealist and a certified trauma-informed leadership coach, listeners explore the initiative supporting displaced public servants after federal layoffs in 2025. Kyle shares insights on how coaching serves as a lifeline during transitions, emphasizing resilience and community. The discussion covers the importance of trauma-informed practices, the evolving nature of collective consciousness, and how collaborative coaching can catalyze social change, empowering individuals to navigate new possibilities in their careers.
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Coaching Collective Emerges
- Kyle Dietrich co-founded the Coaching Collaborative to support thousands of displaced public servants through pro bono coaching.
- Nearly 3,000 coaches signed up, creating a social movement rooted in love and hope as active verbs.
Coaching Meets Collective Trauma
- The Coaching Collaborative offers resources like masterclasses to support coaches and displaced workers through this unique, collective trauma.
- They address both emotional resilience and practical career tactics, linking self-actualization to basic needs.
Slow Down and Trust Yourself
- Coaches educate displaced workers on what coaching is, shifting focus from career counseling to inner wisdom and self-trust.
- Encourage slowing down to evaluate unchanged dreams and build resilience through emotional processing.