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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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The Power and Potential of IFS

episode 269 | Jan 7, 2026 | 85min
In this conversation with David Kitchings we explore the wide-ranging applications of Internal Family Systems, unpacking how protective parts and exiles shape our inner worlds while clarifying the essential foundations, accountability, and ethical boundaries between coaching and therapy.
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Cultivating Awe and Wonder in Our Coaching Conversations

episode 14 | Mar 7, 2018 | 51min
“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.

The Transformative Power of Presence

episode 13 | Feb 19, 2018 | 54min
How on earth do we actually change? It’s hard. We’re 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 realization, how to encourage neuroplastic rewiring, and the most constructive attitude we can hold towards change.

Cultivating Higher Leadership Consciousness

episode 12 | Feb 7, 2018 | 49min
Leaders today are floundering – they can’t keep up with the pace of change and the demands on them often seem overwhelming. So what are the capacities that will allow them to lead effectively and how do we help them grow those skills? In this deep dive into the essential aptitudes of modern leadership, adult development expert Jennifer Garvey Berger explains the self-authoring stage of mind that most leaders are at, and how to help them transition to the self-transforming stage that their organisations (and the world) need them to grow into.

Integral Leadership: Vision, Purpose and the Evolutionary Path

episode 11 | Jan 23, 2018 | 58min
What makes for an effective leader? You might be surprised! In this far-reaching deep dive into the nitty-gritty of what makes a bad leader, a good leader and an outstanding leader, Bob Anderson explores the subtleties of going from good to great, and the fine art of connecting to a purpose larger than oneself.

The Guts of Leadership: Developing Unshakable Fearlessness

episode 10 | Dec 12, 2017 | 49min
Leaders needs guts – right? Added to which a hefty dose of intuition, groundedness and a commitment to the whole would be nice. But these attributes seem to be in short supply nowadays – so how do we foster their development? As it happens, there’s a nifty little shortcut, which zen master and former NASA scientist Ginny Whitelaw is putting into practice. In this conversation, we unpack exactly how and why working with the Hara leads to such swift and profound change, and the impact this can have on us as coaches.

Coaching from the Ground of Being

episode 9 | Nov 24, 2017 | 68min
What does the “ground of being” actually mean, what does it have to do with internal polarities, and how exactly do meditation and mindset facilitate powerful coaching? In this lively conversation with Dr Carole Griggs we explore tangible ways in which coaching from the ground of being can help us have radically open hearts, deeply integrated systems and agenda-free mindsets to help our clients create unlimited transformation.

Transformative Enrollment: Moving Beyond Yes and No

episode 8 | Nov 7, 2017 | 48min
Enrollment is the moment of truth in any coaching business; will you make the sale or not? If not, it doesn’t really matter how great a coach you are – you’re not putting yourself in a position to transform lives. In this conversation, enrollment expert Toku McCree dives deep into the mechanics of successful (and honourable) enrollment, providing invaluable clarity on the personal and business aspects of the process in order to enable you to do powerful work in every coaching conversation you have.

Doing Great Work

episode 7 | Oct 16, 2017 | 60min
Michael Bungay Stanier is obsessed with one particular distinction: the difference between good work and great work. Why do so many of us spend most of our time doing work that’s just okay when we could be doing work that is profound - work that "makes a dent in the universe"? Using neuroscience, personal stories and his trademark sense of humour, Michael teaches us how to do more great work, so that we can have more impact, express more of our genius and most importantly, have more fun.

Mastery: Beyond Coaching Technique

episode 6 | Sep 27, 2017 | 46min
The idea of being able to tune into a person’s energetic field seems far out – but Richard Strozzi-Heckler is a master at deep connection using somatic cues. In this conversation he shares his tips on how to cultivate the art of connecting and coaching from Source.

Creating Transformation Through the Body

episode 5 | Sep 22, 2017 | 53min
We all know that coaching is moving towards becoming less head-centric and more body-inclusive – but what does that actually look like and how do we implement our increasing somatic awareness? In this discussion, Katie unveils coaching’s biggest fallacy and shares some of the tools she uses to transcend the old paradigm.

How to Live from Your Genius

episode 4 | Aug 30, 2017 | 43min
In todays podcast we speak with Gay Hendricks who's been in the field of coaching and personal development for over 45 years. He's coached rocks stars and CEO's alike including people like Michael Dell, founder of Dell Computers. We speak about the exciting journey of how we can begin to clarify and live more and more from our zone of genius. We also unpack some of the barriers that show up to that in what Gays calls our Upper Limit Problem.

How Letting Go Leads To Coaching Mastery

episode 3 | Aug 10, 2017 | 45min
What are the gateways to coaching mastery? What principles can we use that open up the space, so something bigger than us can come through. Something that fundamentally changes the coaching conversation. Karen Kimsey-House says one such principle is letting go of our need to “get it right”. When we can drop beneath the need for results, or “being a good coach”, we can relax into the spaciousness of what’s really present.
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