Coaching as Benevolence

Eryn and L'Shawn discuss the concept of self-care, its potential challenges, and the importance of a holistic approach to wellness. They share their personal journeys with self-care and the significance of individualized strategies, intentionality, and coaching in maintaining overall health and well-being. The discussion also highlights the need for community support and the benefits of self-care...

Eryn and L'Shawn emphasize the importance of integrating play and creativity into professional settings to enhance productivity, well-being, and work-life balance. They also explore the role of coaching in encouraging creative thinking and the value of humor and movement in maintaining mental health. Lastly, they discuss the importance of identifying personal forms of play and the significance of...

Eryn and L'Shawn talk about motivation, authenticity and whether and when motivation is necessary.

Eryn and L'Shawn playfully share some of their favorite quotes. Giving each other a random number between 1 and 9, Eryn and L'Shawn share quotes and discuss who each one resonates. The subjects of authenticity, tenacity, fear, and shame were discussed along with many others.

Eryn and L'Shawn discuss positivity as a word, a concept, and a feeling. They take a broad perspective of the word and discuss how it shows up in life and in coaching, and the possibility of using a more encompassing neutral term like hope instead of positivity.

Eryn and L'Shawn talk about change and all the many aspects of it in life and in coaching.

In the first episode of season 2, Eryn and L'Shawn explore the concepts of expectations, assumptions, and agreements. Inspired by the recording of Steve Chandler's explanation of the impact of expectations and agreements on our relationships, Eryn and L'Shawn discuss how expectations and agreements show up in interactions with others.

Eryn and L'Shawn look back through the lens of love at the 12 episodes in season 1; the first season of the podcast. Stay tuned next week for more exciting episodes in season 2.

Eryn and L'Shawn talk about coaching around goal, and give a coaching demonstration where Eryn plays the role of coach and L'Shawn plays the role of client. Afterward, they discuss their experience as coach and client during the demo and end with coaching nugget.

Eryn and L'Shawn talk about collective grieving as it pertains to COVID-19 and the lock downs. Values, the need for healing, as well as showing compassion for those who might have different views from us were also discussed in this episode.

Eryn and L'Shawn discuss authenticity and how it shows up in coaching and in personal life.

Eryn and L'Shawn discuss interdependence and what has meant for Eryn during her recovering after a terrible car accident in which her wrist was broken in several places and she had undergo a four-hour surgery. In the discussion the concepts of interdependence, codependence and independence are explored on the individual and societal level.

Eryn and L'Shawn talk about what it means to turn a new page in 2024. They discuss how this could look for an individual as well as in society.

Eryn and L'Shawn talk about what it means to be in the New Year. They define it, discuss what it looks like in their lives and what it could look like in everyday life, and they discuss the benefits of setting an intention to be in the New Year.

Eryn and L'Shawn discuss micromoments and how they show up in their coaching and personal lives.

Eryn and L'Shawn talk about curiosity and how it can uplift us and expand our perspectives.

Eryn and L'Shawn talk about the concept of "good enough and getting better" that often shows up in coaching. They discuss how it shows up in their lives, in coaching, and how society can sometimes make it difficult to feel like you're enough.

Eryn and L'Shawn talk about gratitude and how it shows up in their coaching and personal lives.

Eryn and L'Shawn talk about what the title of their podcast means and how it shows up in their coaching and their lives.

Learn more about cohosts Eryn Elder and L'Shawn Howard as they interview each other about their coaching and why they do what they do.