Coaches Rising

Did you know that common coaching moves such as goal setting can actually be counter productive to growth and learning? In this conversation, author and professor Richard Boyatzis explains why goal-setting is not as smart as we think it is, what the neurologically proven way to motivate people is, and how we can help our clients access states that facilitate genuine change. Author and professor Richard Boyatzis is an expert in leadership development and emotional intelligence whose research on human behaviour has revolutionized management education. He is the Distinguished University Professor and the HR Horvitz Professor of Family Business at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Professor in Human Resources at ESADE and Professor in the Departments of Organizational Behaviour, Psychology and Cognitive Science at Case Western. He has written over 150 articles on leadership, motivation, behavioural change, emotional intelligence, and managerial competencies and is co- author of the upcoming book “Helping people change”. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/how-to-access-optimum-growth-states-in-coaching/

“Presence” has become something of a buzzword these days. What does it actually mean and what results can it deliver in the coaching context? In this conversation, Bebe Hansen of Presence-Based Coaching unpacks the magic of presence and sheds light on how as coaches we can harness it to work more efficiently with our clients. Bebe Hansen is the head of Presence-Based Coaching, and as a senior faculty member teaches the ICF approved coach training with other PBC faculty members. She designed the Mentor Coaching course, and has trained a team of PBC Mentor Coaches that delivers the course. Bebe also delivers leadership development programs around the Washington, DC metro area. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/presence-based-coaching-with-bebe-hansen/

Why is it that some people can walk into a room and instantly – seemingly effortlessly – command the attention of everyone present? What is the strange magnetism that makes some people so compelling, what does it tell us about their lives, and is it something we can coach people towards? These are the questions we explore in this episode with mindfulness and trauma expert David Treleaven as we dive into how to coach our clients into greater personal congruence and work skilfully with the roadblocks that come up in the process. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/how-to-embody-what-you-most-care-about-with-david-treleaven/

Every industry has its rebels, and master coach Rich Litvin is most certainly a man who refuses to play by the conventional rules. In this conversation he shares what the real job of a coach is, what this requires of you, and how to navigate some of the most common bumps on the road to coaching mastery. Rich Litvin is a master transformative coach and author of the bestselling book “The prosperous coach”. Rich is an expert on confidence and specializes in helping high achieving introverts identify the blocks that keep them from attaining even greater levels of accomplishment. He is the founder and CEO of the Confident Woman's Salon and coaches some of the world's most successful women. A thought leader in the coaching world, he is a member of the Association of Transformational Leaders. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/the-real-job-of-a-transformational-coach-rich-litvin/

As the coaching industry booms, coaches are seeking ever-increasing levels of expertise to help their clients. One source of high-octane insight is neuroscience. In this animated conversation, Neuroscientist and Coach Ann Betz explains the relevance of this field in coaching, takes us deep into how we can work with stress by manipulating neurotransmitters through coaching techniques, and outlines the two cognitive networks we need to be awareof to help our clients function optimally. Ann Betz is the co-founder of BEabove Leadership and an international speaker and trainer on the intersection of neuroscience, coaching and human transformation. Ann is considered a thought leader in the field of neuroscience and coaching and serves as the neuroscience consultant to The Coaches Training Institute. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/the-neuroscience-of-resilient-leadership/

Most people in leadership positions have earned their stripes. So what makes some of them highly effective whilst others remain ineffective? In this conversation with leadership expert Bob Anderson we explore the different qualities that define effective versus ineffective leaders, the level of development that underpins them, and how to foster growth towards effective leadership. Bob Anderson is the founder, Chairman and Chief Development Officer of The Leadership Circle and the Full Circle Group. Over the past 35 years, Bob has dedicated his career to exploring the intersections between leadership and mastery, competence and consciousness, spirituality and business. He works with CEOs and leadership teams to help them improve their leadership effectiveness and is the co-author of the book, Mastering Leadership, described as the next seminal work in the leadership field. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/the-key-to-being-a-leader-that-scales/

Robert Kegan, a renowned Harvard psychologist and expert in adult development, discusses the urgent need for organizations to evolve into deliberately developmental environments. He critiques superficial coaching approaches and argues for embedding growth into daily operations. Kegan emphasizes the importance of supporting all employees' potential, not just the high performers, and explores how combining adult development with organizational practices can foster genuine growth cultures. Insights from innovative companies highlight actionable principles for transformation.

Jennifer Garvey Berger, an adult development expert and author, dives deep into the transformative stages adults go through. She explains how understanding these stages can elevate leadership styles and enhance coaching effectiveness. Listeners learn about the powerful concept of self-authorship, the triggers that catalyze developmental change, and the difference between coping-focused and developmental coaching. Jennifer shares techniques to help leaders find their voice and warns coaches to be mindful of their own development while working with clients.

The world of peak performance has brought us many insights into how the psyche influences our behavior, but not so much on how that relates to personal fulfillment. So how do we move from doing excellent work to doing something that is excellent and also lights us up? In this conversation with renowned psychologist Gay Hendricks we explore the difference between excellence and genius, what holds us back from our zone of genius and how to get onto the “genius spiral”. Dr. Gay Hendricks has served for more than 30 years as one of the major contributors to the fields of relationship transformation and body-mind therapies. Along with his wife, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks, Gay is the author of many bestsellers, including Conscious Loving, At the Speed of Life, and Five Wishes. After a twenty-one-year career as a professor at the University of Colorado, he founded the Hendricks Institute, which offers seminars in North America, Asia, and Europe. He is also a founder of The Spiritual Cinema Circle. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/the-genius-move/

It’s clear that there’s a lot of emotional maturing that needs to happen in the world of organizations, but how much of that is related to leadership and how do we help leaders access a deeper emotional maturity within themselves? In this episode, peak performance expert Nicholas Janni talks to us about his top-down/bottom-up approach to this issue, and how to use our own bodies as a sensing tool to accompany our clients into ever deeper levels of internal awareness and external presence. Nicholas Janni has spent 30 years researching ‘the zone’ of peak performance and studying multiple mind/body disciplines. Over the last 15 years he has gained an international reputation for his transformational coaching and leadership development seminars. He works with CEO’s and senior leadership teams worldwide, is a former Associate Fellow at The University of Oxford Said Business School and teaches regularly at the IMD in Lausanne. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/how-to-deeply-attune-to-your-clients/