A conversation with Jonathan Passmore discusses the importance of coaching in the workplace. He emphasizes the role of coaches in helping individuals reach their full potential and improve their performance.

Passmore also highlights the benefits of coaching, such as increased self-awareness, enhanced leadership skills, and improved decision-making. He shares practical tips for leaders to incorporate coaching into their management style and encourages organizations to invest in coaching programs to foster a culture of growth and development.

A conversation with Veronica Olalla Love, the CEO of Newfield Network who shares her deep insights into the field of ontological coaching, a practice focused on understanding and improving how individuals show up in life.

This approach emphasizes the importance of observing how one sees the world, which can unlock a host of possibilities and lead to profound self-exploration and transformation.

Veronica discusses the holistic integration of somatics in coaching, which considers the body not just as a physical entity but as a repository of experiences, impacting how we engage with the world and ourselves.

Olalla highlights the origins of Newfield Network, rooted in her family's experiences of political turmoil and displacement, which profoundly shapes their commitment to addressing human suffering and promoting wellness through coaching.

This background informs Newfield’s ethos of deep transformational learning and developing new ways of being that contribute to a fulfilling life. The episode is rich with discussions about the power of linguistic and emotional reorientation in coaching, advocating for a shift from action-oriented to being-oriented practices.

In this episode, host Alex Pascal discusses with Steven MacGregor, a renowned international speaker and leadership development expert his journey from academia to a prominent figure in the field of workplace wellbeing.

The conversation highlights his innovative approach to enhancing organizational performance through wellness initiatives.

MacGregor discusses the importance of distinguishing between wellness and wellbeing, suggesting that while wellness often focuses on recovery from daily strains, wellbeing integrates healthful practices into the fabric of everyday life.

He emphasizes sustainable performance, advocating for balanced work routines that include necessary breaks and recovery periods to prevent burnout and enhance long-term productivity.

Throughout the conversation, MacGregor shares his insights on design thinking and its application in leadership, underlining the role of thoughtful design in creating effective and fulfilling work environments.

His approach to wellness incorporates a holistic view, considering physical, mental, and emotional health as integral to fostering a productive organizational culture.

The podcast provides a comprehensive look at how personal and organizational wellbeing can be cultivated to improve overall performance and job satisfaction.

MacGregor's perspective is particularly valuable for leaders and coaches aiming to implement more thoughtful and sustainable practices in their workplaces or with their clients.