Coaches Rising

In this conversation with Lynda Caesara we explore the nature of the human energy field, how we can work with it as coaches, the chakra system, how to hold energy fields, the five patterns of energetic dysfunction and the Four Directions container. Lynda Caesara attended Berkeley Psychic Institute in 1974, the Heartsong Psychic Institute from 1975 to 1977, and went on to teach at Heartsong for six...

In this conversation with Dr John Churchill we explore the current meta-crisis from the perspective of planetary and human dharma, the value of different developmental approaches and how to integrate them, contemplative engineering, and becoming a planetary Bodhisattva. BIO Dr. John Churchill is a Doctor of Psychology and teacher of Buddha Dharma as well as a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Me...

In this conversation with trauma therapist and NARM™ teacher Ralf Marzen we explore the relationship between trauma and awakening, what integrated spirituality looks like, transmuting trauma into gifts and working with NARM. Ralf Marzen is a clinical psychologist and trauma therapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and groups. He is the founder of Embodied Trauma Healing...

In this conversation with coach, author and speaker Michael Bungay Stanier we explore the concept of social contracting, the 3 phases of the keystone conversation, maintaining healthy relationships and good day/bad day questions. Michael Bungay Stanier is at the forefront of shaping how organizations around the world make being coach-like an essential leadership competency. He is a coach and speak...

In this conversation with writer and thought-leader Charles Eisenstein we explore sense-making in the era of collapse, stepping outside of our stories, the nature of sanity, the power of invitation and how we navigate the breakdown. Charles Eisenstein is a countercultural philosopher, essayist and speaker focusing on themes of civilization, consciousness, economics and human cultural evolution. Hi...

In this conversation with psychotherapist and purpose guide Jonathan Gustin we speak about the nonduality roundtable that Jonathan is hosting on June 18th with his teachers Adyashanti, Rupert Spira and John Prendergast, what the aims are of the gathering, the nature of the student-teacher relationship, pathways to enlightenment and some of the pitfalls of awakening. Jonathan Gustin is a purpose gu...

In this conversation with master somatic leadership coach Chris L. Johnson we explore the practice of presence in the context of leadership, the somatic aspect of presence, working with high stress clients, relating to triggers, stressors and energy leaks, cultivating change through resonance and core presence. Chris L. Johnson is a master somatic leadership coach, trauma psychologist, and mindful...

In this conversation with Eve Turner and Jonathan Passmore we explore the difference between codes of ethics and ethical awareness, how we think about ethics, key domains of ethical questions in coaching, engaging ethical issues in the coaching conversation and the ethical issues around AI. Eve Turner is a highly accomplished coach, mentor, supervisor and facilitator working with clients in the pu...

In this conversation with executive coach Giles Hutchins we explore the current paradigm shift occurring in leadership and organizations, what regenerative leadership is, the differences between the old and new worldviews, the three lenses through which we experience reality and how to help leaders become who they need to be in order to create organizations that transform rather than just coping....

In this conversation with executive coach Muriel Wilkins we explore the importance of contextualizing coaching, the pitfalls of coaching within a vacuum, growing as a coach, stakeholder-leader relationships, awareness of our biases and detaching from outcomes. Muriel Wilkins, managing partner and co-founder of Paravis Partners, is a C-suite advisor and executive coach with a strong track record of...

In this conversation with coach and co-founder of AQai Ross Thornley we explore the impulse to adapt, conditions for adaptation, the lexicon of adaptability, making complex adaptability assessments, building resilience and the power of imagination. Ross Thornley is the CEO and Co-Founder of AQai, an organization that specializes in adaptability assessments and coaching. Ross has extensive experien...

In this conversation with coach and leadership consultant Nicholas Janni we explore the framework he uses to coach in a profoundly emergent way, his methodology in training coaches, some of the core differences between his style of coaching versus a more traditional approach, leveraging the power of presence and trauma-informed coaching. Nicholas Janni has spent 30 years researching ‘the zone’ of...

In this conversation with Pat Williams we speak about the differences between a new coach, a professional coach and a master coach, the power of metaphor, the importance of non-formulaic coaching, creating transformational coaches and critiques of the industry. Dr Pat Wiliams is an author and personal development coach who has been in the industry for over four decades. He is a founding member of...

In this conversation with Karim Hirani we introduce our new course The Power of Presence, why it’s relevant now, how it can empower coaches, how it works, who is on the faculty and more. Karim Hirani is Global Head of Quality and Design for BTS Coach and oversees quality, training and skill development for BTS Coach associates. As Head of Design function, Karim develops programs meet the needs of...

In this conversation with Veronica and Alexander Love and Lorie Dechar we explore the interplay between emergence and vision, tools for coming into greater wholeness, integral consciousness, working with “entelechy” and accessing deeper presence. Alexander Love is an acupuncturist, life coach, and craniosacral therapist. With gentleness, lightness and depth, he invites us to listen to the voice of...

In this conversation with senior Leadership Strategist Amy Elizabeth Fox, CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership, we talk about some of the post-covid changes and the critical cultural steps organizations need to take to create belonging, foster psychological safety and inspire a hopeful Future. Amy also discusses the importance of having teachers in a path of spiritual development and healing and how...

In this conversation with coach and facilitator Lucille Greeff we explore how the global south can inform how the global north holds coaching, adult development theory, organizational development work, how “heat experiences” can support development, and refining the art of coaching. Lucille Greeff is a director of Aephoria and a Chartered Organisation Development (OD) practitioner, facilitator, co...

In this conversation with Bonnitta Roy we explore Bonnitta’s key points on Dave Snowden’s views on developmental Stage Theory and metamodernism, the empirical fallacy, the nature of mind, action protocols for development and moving away from Stage Theory. Bonnitta Roy teaches insight practices for individuals who are developing meta-cognitive skills, and hosts collective insight retreats for group...

In this conversation with coach and consultant Sam Isaacson we dive deep into the disruptive possibilities of using technology AI and AR in coaching, how they can serve humanity and what some possible dangers might be, consequences for coaches, and what skills and capacities coaches may need to focus on in a world that includes AI coaching. Sam Isaacson is an enthusiastic coach, coach supervisor,...

In this conversation with consultant Jeffrey Hull we explore the science of coaching and the maturation of the field, the paradox of wisdom, regenerative paradigms, the evolution of leadership, healing and somatics, and creating a generative ontology. Jeffrey Hull, PhD, is an author, educator, and consultant with more than twenty years’ experience partnering with C-suite executives on issues of hi...

In this conversation with Valerie Livesay, Shakiyla Smith and Dana Carman we explore the current criticisms of adult development theory and what is currently happening in the field of coaching around this topic. Dana Carman is an expert in human and organizational transformation. Since 1984 he has worked as a senior advisor, consultant and executive coach to leaders of more than 200 visionary orga...

In this conversation with Deb Dana we speak about the three organizing principles, coregulation and neuroception, flavors of nervous system regulation, working with dorsal, and nervous system regulation. BIO Deb Dana, LCSW, is a clinician, consultant, author and speaker specializing in complex trauma. Her work is focused on using the lens of Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of...

In this conversation with William Torbert we explore his perspectives on Dave Snowden’s critiques of vertical development, including the concern about elitism, action logic perspectives, post cognitive consciousness, the 4 territories of experience and a more inclusive way of being. William R. Torbert is the Principal of Action Inquiry Associates LLC, Co-Founder and Director Emeritus of Global Lea...

In this conversation with cofounders of iConscious, Carole Griggs and Ted Strauss, we explore into the iConscious Model for accelerating human potential, unpacking the different domains and how they support growth at different developmental stages, as well as discussing how development works, the transformational setting, developmental integration and the future of AI in coaching. Carole Griggs, P...

In this conversation with CEO of the Jazz Leadership Project, Greg Thomas, we explore the process of racialization, how racialized worldviews impact development, the limits of the anti-racism movement, cultural intelligence, antagonistic cooperation and a more expansive approach to the topic of deracialization. Greg Thomas is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Jazz Leadership Project. Greg embodies the...