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”Awaken Voices: Journeys of a Brave Community” is a podcast where Christi and Eve explore themes of coaching, spirituality, and community, inviting listeners on a journey towards greater trust, self-awareness, compassion and bravery. By engaging with members of the Awaken community in heartfelt conversations, they navigate the depths of human experience, sharing insights and conversations that inspire growth and self-discovery.
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Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Coaching can be a game changer in moving through the most challenging times in your life (e.g. serious illnesses like cancer). It can allow you to create deeper and more meaningful relationships to yourself and the people you care about.
Our guest in this weeks episode, Ray McGhee, is a former social science researcher that dedicates his time post-retirement to coach individuals and small teams to be true to themselves and live in alignment with what’s meaningful to them.
During the Awaken In-person Coach Certification Course in Spain, he discovered a new path for himself through Coaching. Facing a serious illness like cancer he recognised what truly matters in life — investing in relationships, pursuing passions, and finding joy in every moment. Coaching allowed him to not only deepen his relationships, but also increase the awareness on how he wants to live his passion and purpose in the years he got gifted after curing from cancer.
In the conversation he shares about his approach to coaching, the importance of reciprocity in relationships, and the impact of feeling and sharing about his emotions on his personal growth.
He also shares insights into the spiritual practices that sustain him and how coaching has enriched his personal life, particularly his marriage. Whether you’re a seasoned coach or just curious about the power of coaching, Ray’s story will inspire you to embrace life fully and connect more deeply with others.
Key Takeaways:
- The power of coaching lies in its reciprocal nature—both coach and client grow together.
- Facing serious illness can clarify life’s priorities, making relationships and passions even more valuable.
- Spiritual practices like meditation and prayer provide a strong foundation for navigating life’s challenges.
- Coaching can take unexpected turns, leading to diverse experiences and deep personal growth.
- Embracing emotions, rather than avoiding them, can lead to profound personal development.
About out guest - Raymond McGhee
Ray McGhee’s journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the profound impact of coaching on both personal and professional lives. He is a man who values human connection, affirms the dignity and value of all people, and sees unlimited growth potential in everyone.
Hospitality is very important to him as he wants to offer a safe space where anyone can feel belonging and connection.
Connect with Raymond via LinkedIn or his website.
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Live in Spain May 2025
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Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
In this episode, Christi Byerly chats with Bob, a seasoned coach and Awaken alumni, who openly shared about the unique challenges and triumphs of working with high-level executives. Bob highlights how fostering vulnerability and open communication within teams can create a profound impact on leadership dynamics.
As a participant in the Awaken coaching program, Bob has delved deep into his own emotional landscape, learning to navigate vulnerability and expand his emotional awareness. He shares how embracing these emotions has not only transformed the teams he coaches but also empowered him to face life's challenges with greater empathy and understanding. Throughout the conversation, Bob reflects on the personal growth he's experienced through his Awaken training, emphasizing how learning to embrace and articulate emotions has enriched both his professional and personal life.
The episode wraps up with Bob’s heartfelt vision for a more compassionate and understanding world, especially considering the recent societal challenges in the UK.
Key Highlights:
- Transforming Teams through focusing on strengths and vulnerabilities helps groups of executives become cohesive teams.
- The training at Awaken taught him the value of emotional awareness, profoundly changing his former coaching approach.
- Bob shares his vision for a more tolerant world where different opinions are respected without resorting to conflict.
Guest: Bob Armour - Founder of Armour Coaching
Bob is a dynamic and experienced business executive and leadership coach based in the Midlands, UK. Known for his easy going and approachable nature. Bob specializes in delivering tangible business value by working closely with clients to identify and unlock their full potential. He offers a unique blend of strategic insight and practical advice, enabling leaders and executives to navigate complex challenges with confidence and clarity.
What truly sets Bob apart is his ability to work at pace, bringing enthusiasm and energy to every coaching session. He thrives on creating a positive and motivating environment, helping clients to not only set ambitious goals but also to achieve them with a sense of purpose and excitement. Whether it's refining leadership skills, enhancing team dynamics, or driving organizational change, Bob is passionate to support his clients wherever they are in their indivdual journey.
Check out his website
Connect with him on Instagram and Facebook
Deepen your coaching skills and grow in a community of brave, heart-centred coaches at https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/the-awaken-community
Become an ICF-certified coach by joining one of our next coach trainings
Online in September 2024
‣https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/coach-certification-course
Live in Spain May 2025
https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/spain-retreat
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Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
In this powerful episode, Christi Byerly, MCC, dives deep with Dr. Rose Aslan, a renowned scholar of Islam and a passionate advocate for compassion and social justice. Dr. Aslan shares her unique spiritual perspective, emphasizing the inherent beauty and unity within all religions. She discusses the misinterpretations of sacred texts and the patriarchal influences that often distort religious teachings. Through her insightful reflections, Dr. Aslan envisions a society where compassion and empathy are paramount, drawing parallels between Islamic principles and the egalitarian models found in Scandinavian countries. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of spirituality, justice, and the transformative power of kindness.
Key Takeaways
- Dr. Aslan views God as an intimate presence, not distant or separate from us, underscoring the personal and accessible nature of spirituality.
- She imagines an ideal Islamic society akin to Scandinavian models, where community welfare and poverty elimination are prioritized.
- The importance of grassroots efforts in fostering compassionate communities and raising empathetic children is highlighted.
- Dr. Aslan addresses the patriarchal interpretations of Islam, advocating for a progressive and inclusive understanding of the faith.
- She emphasises that all religions share common ground and are often misinterpreted, leading to unnecessary divisions.
Our Guest:
Dr. Rose Aslan is a ICF certified transformational life and group coach, breathwork facilitator, podcaster, writer, and storyteller. As the founder of Compassion Flow Coaching, she works with spiritually oriented women to help them get unstuck in their lives, find a work-life balance, learn tools for embodiment, and bring more joy into their lives along with healthy boundaries and understanding of themselves.
After recognising that she was in a state of constant burnout and imbalance, she decided to quit her job as an associate professor of Islamic and religious studies in California. She now resides in Istanbul with her 10-year-old son and two cats. She enjoys living a slow life full of rich experiences and intentional presence.
Check out her website
Connect with her on Instagram and Facebook
Her podcast: Rahma with Rose
Deepen your coaching skills and grow in a community of brave, heart-centred coaches at https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/the-awaken-community
Become an ICF-certified coach by joining one of our next coach trainings
Online in September 2024
‣https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/coach-certification-course
Live in Spain May 2025
https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/spain-retreat
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Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Today’s episodes highlights:
In this episode of Awaken Voices, Clare Walker and Eve Wolf delve into the power of understanding and aligning with personal values in both coaching and personal development. Clare shares insights from her extensive experience in to help individuals and teams uncover their core values and make decisions that align with their true selves. They discuss how values can shift over time, the impact of cultural differences on values, and practical ways to navigate conflicts between personal and external values.
Key Takeaways/Highlights:
- The dynamic nature of values and how they can change based on life circumstances.
- Techniques for identifying and prioritizing core values.
- The significance of understanding and voicing values to reduce conflict and foster better connections.
- Cultural and generational differences in values and their implications.
- Practical examples of how to apply values in everyday decision-making.
Our Guest:
Clare Walker is a passionate ICF PCC coach, certified group coach, and soon-to-be qualified supervisor. Her greatest joy comes from witnessing clients achieve their goals, overcome fears, and resolve conflicts, finding deep fulfillment in their moments of realisation. Clare creates a space where clarity, understanding, and insights flourish, benefiting not only her clients but also those around them. With additional credentials as a TypeCoach Personality Type Professional and Hogan Assessor, her enthusiasm for exploring new possibilities and seeing them come to fruition is evident in her work.
Check out her website
Connect with her on LinkedIn
Deepen your coaching skills and grow in a community of brave, heart-centred coaches at https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/the-awaken-community
Become an ICF-certified coach by joining one of our next coach trainings
Online in September 2024
‣https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/coach-certification-course
Live in Spain May 2025
https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/spain-retreat
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Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
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Today’s episode highlights:
In this episode of Awaken Voices, Christi Byerly, MCC, and Daniele Fiandaca delve into the transformative impact of group coaching and inclusive leadership. Daniele Fiandaca, co-founder of Token Man Consulting, offers perspectives on his work supporting men in their (emotional) journeys through group coaching sessions. He discusses the importance of creating safe spaces for men to explore vulnerability and connect authentically. Christi shares insights from her work with the Beloved Community Groups and the Awaken Coaches Institute, emphasizing the transformative power of community and the importance of asking for help.
Key Takeaways:
- The transformative power of community and collaborative learning in personal and professional development.
- Strategies for fostering inclusive leadership and creating safe spaces for emotional exploration.
- The impact of group coaching in supporting men through their journeys of self-discovery and emotional well-being.
Our Guest:
Daniele Fiandaca is founder of Token Man Consulting, an inclusion and diversity consultancy which specialises in engaging senior leaders and men with I&D and inspiring them to become inclusive leaders and agents of change. Clients include BNP Paribas, Channel 4, Colt, Hitachi Vantara, Merlin Entertainments, Monster Energy, Nestlé and Ogilvy. He is also co-founder of Masculinity in the Workplace, the only I&D event that is designed specifically to engage men. He is also an executive coach, author and agent of change - he was recently named one of the Top 50 Trailblazers in Gender Equality in the UK.
Check out his website
Connect with him on LinkedIn
Deepen your coaching skills and grow in a community of brave, heart-centred coaches at https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/the-awaken-community
Become an ICF-certified coach by joining one of our next coach trainings
Online in September 2024
‣https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/coach-certification-course
Live in Spain May 2025
https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/spain-retreat
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Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Join us as we unravel the power of systems coaching and its profound implications for organizational success and leadership excellence.
In this episode, we welcome Yael Leinman, an expert in systems coaching, as we explore how this transformative approach drives organizational change and leadership development. We delve into the principles of systems thinking applied to coaching, uncovering strategies to enhance organizational resilience and foster adaptive leadership behaviors.
Key Highlights:
- Holistic Perspectives: Understanding interconnectedness and systemic impacts.
- Iterative Learning: Leveraging feedback loops for continuous improvement.
- Building Resilience: Strategies for navigating complexity and uncertainty.
- Leadership Development: How systems coaching shapes effective leadership.
About our guest:
Yael Leinman is a mental health clinician with nearly two decades of clinical, managerial, and commissioning experience in NHS (National Health Service - UK) mental health services. She now works with leaders to help them shift relational challenges in their team dynamics, removing barriers to team cohesion and achieving outcomes by integrating differences; within themselves and their communities. Integrating differences is a crucial part of our ability to survive, develop, and transform as a society. This is also true for our inner system just as much. Yael loves sharing her knowledge, creating meaningful and authentic connections, and believes that we can only survive challenges by truly listening to one another and being open to differences so that we can collaborate to generate healthy ways forward as a society.
Connect with her via LinkedIn and check out her website
Resources Mentioned:
- Yvonne Agazarian - System Centred Training Institute
- Barry Oshry: Power + Systems
- Organizational Relationship System Coaching (ORSC)
Deepen your coaching skills and grow in a community of brave, heart-centred coaches at https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/the-awaken-community
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‣https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/coach-certification-course
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Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
In this episode of the Awaken Voices journey of a Brave Community podcast, host Eve (she/her) sits down with Thomas Mundia, a valued faculty member at Awaken and a PCC Coach certified with the International Coaching Federation. Together, they explore the profound question of "What is reality?" and delve into how our perceptions shape our understanding of the world and ourselves. Thomas shares his journey of self-discovery and transformation, emphasising the importance of introspection and coaching in understanding and redefining one's reality.
Episode Highlights:
- Thomas Mundia's journey of introspection and the transformational power of coaching.
- The concept of reality as a personal and limited perception shaped by experiences.
- Practical advice for engaging in constructive dialogues with those who hold different realities.
- The role of curiosity and openness in understanding and connecting with others' perspectives.
- Insights into coaching practices for addressing and transforming limiting beliefs.
About our guest:
Thomas Mundia is a PCC Coach and the founder of Pied Pipers. He lives in Nairobi, Kenya, with his wife and 6 kids.
In his work he provides safe spaces for individuals, families and teams to see themselves for who they are and supports them in being their best version. He wants to be remembered for the love he puts in everything he does looking back and seeing his contribution to functional families and humane workplaces. He brings kindness, honor, optimism and loves to start new things from scratch.
Human behaviour especially what triggers decisions and behavior preferences is what really fascinates him.
Connect with him via LinkedIn or his website
Your Host:
Evelyn Wolf, Somatic Coach and Founder of Ewolve (Instagram)
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Become an ICF-certified coach by joining one of our next coach trainings
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‣https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/coach-certification-course
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Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
In this episode, Eve and Christi Byerly discuss the concept of natural boundaries, how to recognise and respect them, and the importance of trusting your body's signals. They share personal insights and experiences, emphasising the fluid nature of boundaries and the role of healing in maintaining them.
Key Takeaways:
- Boundaries are inherent and naturally exist within us.
- Trust your body's wisdom to recognise and maintain boundaries.
- Boundaries are fluid and adapt to circumstances and relationships.
If you enjoyed listening, here are was to connect with us further:
Deepen your coaching skills and grow in a community of brave, heart-centred coaches at https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/the-awaken-community
Become an ICF-certified coach by joining one of our next coach trainings
Online in September 2024
‣https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/coach-certification-course
Live in Spain May 2025
https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/spain-retreat
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Welcome to Awaken Voices:
Journeys of a brave community
Are you looking for a brave, wholehearted community with others that want to go deep?
This podcast is our way of sharing our lived community experience with curious souls seeking for belonging, depth and wholeness.
Christi and Evelyn from Awaken Coach Institute are inviting you into a space where you can belong, feel seen, and walk along side our community members to create a connected, heart-centered way of being together through empowering one another.
We aim to create a space for meaningful conversations on topics close to our hearts, and invite authenticity, vulnerability and deep insight.
Dive deep into your spirituality, identity and beliefs, become a braver, more compassionate leader & get interesting insights around coaching according the standards of the International Coaching Federation.
Join us and be part of this beautiful journey!