Coaches Rising

The desire to have SMART goals instead of dreams is the hallmark of our time. But what happens when we open to what is wanting to move through us, rather than looking at what we think we should do? Those who truly dare, says transformative coach Michael Neill, dream big. They aim their thinking where it matters, believe in the impossible, and learn how to facilitate a steady stream of insight by tuning into the place within that lies beyond thought. Michael Neill is an internationally renowned transformative coach and the best-selling author of six books including Creating the Impossible, The Inside-Out Revolution and The Space Within. He has spent over 25 years as a coach, adviser, friend, mentor, and creative spark plug to celebrities, CEOs, royalty, and people who want to get more out of themselves and their lives. His books have been translated into 16 languages, and his public talks, retreats, and seminars have touched and transformed lives at the United Nations and on six continents around the world. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/creating-the-impossible/

One of the most important, and least taught aspects of being a coach is the process of enrolment. How can we enrol clients in a way that is both ethical and effective? In this wonderfully down to earth conversation, master coach Steve Chandler unpacks some of the main difficulties coaches face and shares three core ideas for an easeful enrolment process. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/how-to-be-a-prosperous-coach/

In this fascinating conversation Kelly Wendorf explains the ground-breaking work she does with leaders and horses; and what the current crisis in leadership is evolving towards. A gifted horsewoman, Kelly developed The EQUUS Experience®, a horse-assisted learning process, in response to her frustration with the limitations of conventional learning methodologies. It turns out horses are powerful mirrors of how we show up in the world. They help people see things in themselves that are tricky to access in conversation alone. Through working with horses people come away with more insight into the self-doubts that cover the connection to their authentic way of being and leading in the world. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/what-horses-can-teach-us-about-leadership/

In this conversation with Rick Hanson we unpack the missing ingredient that coaches and therapists often leave out from their work. We explore how we can change the positive states our clients experience in the sessions into lasting traits, and the neuroscience that shows us how this works. Rick also shows us how learning how to learn is the superpower of superpowers and how we can systemically set ourselves up for exponential growth. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/learning-how-to-learn-for-exponential-growth/

Why are some habits so hard to shift, even when we understand that they no longer serve us and we know exactly what to change? In this conversation with somatic expert Staci Haines we explore some of the gateways into the body used in somatic coaching. We also explore the root cause of the somatic adaptations that live within us and how, as coaches we can develop an expanded somatic perception with our clients. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/how-to-create-lasting-embodied-change/

As coaches we’re all about creating transformative experiences. But how do we know when a client is on the verge of a breakthrough? And how do we know not to push too far? In this lively conversation, mindfulness and trauma expert David Treleaven clarifies how to recognize the sweet spot of transformation, the core tenet of somatic coaching. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/finding-the-transformational-sweetspot/

As more and more industries face disruption through technology, how can coaches prepare for the inevitable (and do we really need to worry)? David Peterson, Google’s very own expert on coaching and leadership, sat down with us to explain how this is already happening, why it’s a good thing, and how coaches can stay relevant ahead of the curve. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/the-future-of-coaching/

We hear more and more about transformational coaching but what defines a transformational coach? And how do we become one in nature rather than simply in name? In this conversation, Rand Stagen unpacks the four levels of coaching as defined by an insightful behavioural measure and dives deep into what it means to be a transformational presence and how to navigate the accompanying paradoxes. Rand Stagen is the Managing Director of the Stagen Leadership Academy that specializes in strategy, execution, and leadership development. Previously he was President of Presido Media Group, and served as chairman for Conscious Capitalism. Rand is a sought-after speaker to diverse audiences at universities, conferences, and industry events on the topic of leading conscious businesses. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/becoming-a-transformative-presence/

“You can’t know what you don’t know”. This is one truism we attempt to circumnavigate when we coach in the quest to help our clients open to new possibilities. But how do we facilitate a shift in someone’s lifelong identity? In this truth-talking conversation, ontological coach Julio Olalla outlines the intersection where philosophy, psychology and wisdom create fertile ground for transformation in our clients, and what is required of us as coaches in that process. www.coachesrising.com/podcast Julio Olalla is a motivational speaker addressing audiences worldwide on the topics of leadership, coaching, transformational learning, education, and emotion. As the founder of Newfield Network, a boutique consulting company and coaching school in the United States and Latin America, Julio Olalla is regarded as a pioneer of the executive coaching and transformational learning fields. For over 30 years, Julio has trained thousands of individuals and worked with hundreds of organizations, CEOs, and government figureheads to challenge traditional thinking and create stronger leaders navigating the anxiety and turbulence facing our global community. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/cultivating-awe-and-wonder-in-our-coaching-conversations/

How on earth do we actually change? In many ways we are wired to resist it. And yet the only constant in life is change – so how do we cultivate a healthy aptitude for inner transformation in ourselves and our clients? In this conversation Doug Silsbee explains how to cultivate presence and realisation, how to encourage neuroplastic rewiring, and the most constructive attitude we can hold towards change. www.coachesrising.com/artofdevelopmentalcoaching Doug Silsbee is a an author and a thought leader in the fields of Presence-Based Coaching, leadership development and resilience, and a Master Somatic Coach with the Strozzi Institute. Doug’s ground-breaking work integrates his experience in organizational and leadership development with mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology, somatics, and developmental psychology. His two books, The Mindful Coach and Presence-Based Coaching are the basis for his leading edge coach certification program. A list of resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://www.coachesrising.com/podcast/transformative-power-of-presence/