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Coaches Rising Podcast

Guided by the belief that these times demand new ways of being, leading, and collaborating, the Coaches Rising podcast explores the very fabric of coaching — diving deep into how we as coaches can contribute to the evolution of human consciousness.

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Relational Mindfulness

episode 270 | Jan 8, 2026 | 73min
In this conversation with Emma Donaldson-Feilder and Liz Hall we explore relational mindfulness as a living, bidirectional practice—one that weaves inner awareness with the dynamics of relationship to create coherence, depth, and genuine connection in these complex times. Through shared inquiry, shadow work, and an attunement to emergence, the conversation reveals why human presence remains irreplaceable, and how relational fields become energetic containers for real transformation.
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The Counter-Intuitive Coaching Shift

episode 26 | Sep 20, 2018 | 57min
As coaches, we often see our role as helping our clients create the life they actually desire. And this is a fine role indeed, but what if it were possible to tap into an even greater potential? Conscious leadership expert Jim Dethmer, has a map that shows us just how far our coaching can extend. He walks Joel through the four states of consciousness from which we can coach, and how each one leads to a fundamentally different outcome for us and our clients.

Deep Coaching with the Four Depths

episode 25 | Sep 6, 2018 | 59min
As unique individuals with our own perception and experience of life, how can we connect with and truly “meet” each other in the present moment? In this conversation with integral leadership coach Steve March, we explore an emerging approach to coaching that has a radically different take on problem-solving and the different levels of depth that clients experience in the present moment.

Evolutionary Relationships

episode 24 | Aug 2, 2018 | 42min
We live in a time where the term “Connection” is a buzzword; but what is it exactly that we’re looking for and how do we attain it? And what, if anything, does this quest have to do with the evolution of our species? In this conversation with spiritual teacher Patricia Albere, we explore a new type of relationship that is becoming possible, what it is to experience an “interpenetrating” state of being, and the crucial distinctions that allow us to practice connection in this profound way.

Helping Your Clients Overcome Negative Self-Assessments

episode 23 | Jul 18, 2018 | 40min
We all know that our thinking plays a huge role in how we feel in our lives. Most of us also know however that simply repeating affirmations rarely changes anything in our experience of life. In this conversation with ontological coach Alan Seiler we explore how language creates our world, how to help clients create new scripts (that actually work) and how to integrate them into their physiology.

Creating the Impossible

episode 22 | Jul 5, 2018 | 48min
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.

How to Be a Prosperous Coach

episode 21 | Jun 21, 2018 | 88min
One of the most important, and least taught aspects of being a coach is the process of enrolment. A coach with no clients is a useless coach. 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.

What Horses Can Teach Us About Leadership

episode 20 | Jun 5, 2018 | 69min
We all aspire to become the people we sense we can be – so what are the conditions that can liberate that possibility? In this fascinating conversation Kelly Wendorf explains the ground-breaking work she does with leaders and horses; how our nervous systems are wired to react and influence, and what the current crisis in leadership is evolving towards.

How to Create Lasting Embodied Change

episode 18 | May 2, 2018 | 57min
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 we can develop an expanded somatic perception.

Finding the Transformational Sweet Spot

episode 17 | Apr 19, 2018 | 62min
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.

The Future of Coaching

episode 16 | Apr 9, 2018 | 48min
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.

Becoming a Transformative Presence

episode 15 | Mar 23, 2018 | 46min
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.
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