Coaches Rising

Does this sound familiar: you know who your ideal client is and you know how to sell but something still doesn’t feel as easeful or enlivening about your coaching practice as you imagine it could? In this conversation with strategic coach Linda Ford, we explore what it means to coach at your personal edge, how to enrol clients who are a Yes to working at that edge, and the adaptive strategies that each of us have that can get in the way of us enrolling our ideal clients. Linda Ford, Ph.D., PCC, is a strategic coach who works with leaders and coaches that want to make a difference. She is a certified Presence-Based Coach® and has a Ph.D. in Human and Organization Systems. Linda helps her clients live into their bigger selves so they can fulfill on what matters most to them, and is the author of the book, “The Fourth Factor: Managing Corporate Culture”. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/how-i-upleveled-my-coaching-business-with-linda-ford/

In this pivotal moment in humanity’s history, where the old structures are falling apart, how do we orient ourselves? What guidance is available to us, and how can we help people return to an inner source of wisdom? In this conversation with educator and futurist Zak Stein we explore the deeper layers of collapse that are occurring, the socialisation and destruction of civil communication engendered by social media and how we need to adopt a different myth to lead us forward. Zachary Stein Ed.D is a writer, educator and futurist whose work focuses on social justice and education through the lenses of developmental psychology and integral metatheories. During his studies he co-founded a research oriented non-profit - Lectica - that studies reforming large-scale standardized testing. Zak has published in a wide range of outlets and his most recent book is entitled “Education in a Time Between Worlds”. He is the Academic Director of the activist think-tank at the Center for Integral Wisdom, as well as Core Faculty at Meridian University. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/a-time-between-worlds-with-zak-stein/

Judith Blackstone, a somatic psychotherapist and nondual teacher, shares insights on the intersection of trauma-release and spiritual awakening. She discusses how awakening can occur through the body, emphasizing subtle sensing and its connection to healing. Judith reveals the transformative power of embodying one's deeper self and highlights innate qualities like love and intelligence within us all. Listeners learn about reconnecting with joy and tackling mental health challenges while exploring attunement practices and the profound impact of our early experiences.

Could the way out of the global crisis be rooted in a change of perception? The rational mind has failed to provide coherent change; might it be time to shift the way we perceive, experience and interact with the world? In this conversation with poet and performer Brooke McNamara we explore what art can teach us about living in the present, why poetic perception is necessary in these times, and the importance of the unseen in fostering creative emergence. Brooke McNamara is a poet and performer who is appreciated for her capacity to transmit the sacred through accessible and digestible pieces of poetry, performance and teaching. Brooke’s work is an emanation of her core longing to feed the soul. She is the creator of Summoning the Unseen, a popular online course, and the author of two volumes of poetry entitled “Bury the Seed” and “Feed your vow”. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/the-poetic-mind-coaching-with-brooke-mcnamara/

The dominant narrative of our culture is that we each have “a personality” that is relatively consistent and coherent. But is that really true? And more importantly, is it a helpful and health-promoting model? In this conversation with psychotherapist Richard Schwartz, we explore what lies beyond the narrow definition of self, the key understanding coaches need in order to work with aspects of self, and how parts work is a portal to self-leadership. Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D. is the founder of Internal Family Systems, a powerfully transformative, evidence-based model of psychotherapy. The IFS Institute offers three levels of trainings and workshops for professionals and the general public, both in the US and abroad. A featured speaker for national professional organizations, Richard has published five books and over fifty articles about IFS. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/internal-family-systems-and-coaching/

As the curve of chaos steepens due to COVID-19, leaders are more aware than ever of the shifting demands of organisational leadership. In this conversation with leadership strategist Amy Fox we explore the new competencies required by leaders, the skills coaches need to help them in acquiring them and the missing pieces in organisational wholeness. Amy Elizabeth Fox is a senior leadership strategist with experience consulting to senior leadership on issues related to human capital, organizational health and leadership development. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Mobius Executive Leadership, a premier leadership development firm with offices in Boston and London. Over the past decade and a half she has spoken at numerous national industry gatherings and led workshops for corporate executives across the country. Amy is also psychotherapist and an executive coach. Check out the Coaches Rising Summit at www.coachesrising.com/summit A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/becoming-an-embodied-transmission-of-transformation-with-amy-elizabeth-fox/

In a captivating discussion, Erica Ariel Fox, co-founder of Mobius Executive Leadership and a Harvard Law School negotiation expert, delves into the challenges leaders face during turbulent times. She explores the transformative power of myth and archetypes for personal growth, highlighting insights from thinkers like Carl Jung. Erica emphasizes authenticity and mindfulness in coaching, and the role of music in deepening purpose. Through innovative techniques, she encourages leaders to reconnect with their true selves and craft meaningful legacies.

As the world remains in lockdown and the dominant structures of capitalism are called into question, should we also be questioning our internal structures? In this conversation with psychologist Rick Hanson we explore how neuroscience supports Buddhist teachings, why this is a particularly potent time to focus on self-actualisation, and simple practices to understand and embody the key principles of awakening. Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley and New York Times best-selling author. His books have been published in 28 languages and include Neurodharma, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture. He’s been an invited speaker at Google, NASA, Oxford, and Harvard, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/neurodharma-where-new-science-and-ancient-wisdom-meet-with-rick-hanson/

The world is panicking and our leaders are stressed, and yet we need emergent, innovative thinking now more than ever – how can we best support them through these challenging times? In this conversation with leadership coach Jenifer Cohen we dive into the nature of shock responses, how to help stressed leaders reorient towards possibility, development beyond “self” and redefining what service means. Jennifer Cohen is a leadership and organizational coach and consultant with 25 years in the field coaching hundreds of individuals and groups, specializing in developing leaders to excel in a context of uncertainty and quick-shifting terrain. Her coaching and training is distinguished by her applied studies in communication theories including quantum physics, ontology, neuroscience, Somatics and systems thinking. She is the co-author with Gina LaRoche of The Seven Laws of Enough. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/coaching-leaders-in-times-of-coronavirus-with-jennifer-cohen/

As the practice of coaching deepens psychologically, the possibility of trauma coming to light increases. This brings up the important question of how we as coaches respond to a client exhibiting trauma symptoms. In this conversation with David Treleaven, an expert on trauma-sensitive mindfulness, we look at what trauma-sensitive coaching is, how to recognise trauma symptoms in your client, and how to respond responsibly. David Treleaven, PhD, is a writer and educator working at the intersection of mindfulness and trauma. He is the author of the acclaimed book Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness and founder of the Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness (TSM) Community, a group committed to setting a standard of care within mindfulness-based practices. Through workshops, keynotes, podcasts, and online education, David focuses on offering mindfulness providers with the knowledge and tools they require to meet the needs of those struggling with trauma. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/becoming-a-trauma-sensitive-coach-with-david-treleaven/