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Deep Seed Podcast for Coaches

53 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -

Renee and Dalida are experienced coaches and mindfulness practitioners. Their passion is to bring insights of these two disciplines to coaches and mindfulness practitioners alike. Renee is based in Toronto, Canada and Dalida lives in Beijing, China. Together they teach the mindfulness-based coach training program Coaching From Within: Cultivating Mindfulness Practice. You can find out more information about them and this program on the website www.beijingmindfulnessacademy.com

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Episodes

Episode 46: Coaching in Organizations

August 16, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

In this episode, Barbara Gutmann shares her rich experience in implementing coaching in organizations as HR Director. Summary Introductions and welcome. 0:08 How did you get started with coaching? 4:45 Key success factors to look at. 13:35 The importance of chemistry in the recruitment process. 19:31 The key elements of a successful coaching process. 23:50 Key areas of development and feedback. 28:35 How did your HR team react to coaching program? 32:30 The future of coaching. 36:26...

Episode 45: Resistance in Practice and Coaching

May 09, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

In this episode, Renee and Dalida reflect on how resistance shows up in coaching and how to approach it. How do you experience resistance in your practice? Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 44: Coaching in Nature

April 07, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

In this episode, Renee welcomes Laura Festa, ACC and a certified mindfulness-based trauma-informed BMC coach. Laura walks us through her coaching journey and how she integrates nature's wisdom with evoking awareness for her coaching clients. Laura Festa is based in Beijing, China and coaches in three languages, English, Chinese and Italian. Connect with Laura for a 40 minutes chemistry session: [email protected] | wechat ID:  lauraluolan |LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laura-festa-88389910 ...

Episode 43: Coaching, Therapy and Art

February 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 52 MB

In this episode we welcome Lynn Hanford-Day to share how she brings life to coaching and how her career transitioned into becoming an artist. With her background as a psychotherapist Lynn also shares about the difference between coaching and therapy. Together with coaching Lynn also expresses her life philosophy through art which you can find on https://www.sacredintuitiveart.com/about or Instagram @sacredintuitiveart  Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-base...

Episode 42: Storytelling

November 01, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

What is the role of storytelling in coaching and how can we use it to deepen awareness? We are trapped in stories we tell to ourselves and others tell to us. In this episode Renee and Dalida explore how to use this awareness to shift perspectives. Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 41: Coaching and Mental Health

October 25, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

Why is it important for coaches to learn more about mental health?  Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 40: 100 Days of Practice

October 17, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

In this episode, we talk about the importance of maintaining mindfulness practice and how easy or difficult it is to commit to doing it for 100 consecutive days.  Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 39: When Coaches Need Self-Coaching

October 11, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

In this episode, Renee shares how she supports herself while juggling multiple caregiving roles: as a mother of two and a daughter of a parent with Alzheimer's and dementia. We touch on topics of caregiving fatigue, self-coaching, knowing if our life experience is complete and if we can engage with clients who want to work on similar topics.  Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Are You Coachable?

October 04, 2022 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

In this episode, Renee and Dalida talk about what it takes to be coachable and how to know when to stop a coaching engagement.

Episode 38: Are You Coachable?

October 04, 2022 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

In this episode, Renee and Dalida talk about what it takes to be coachable and how to know when to stop a coaching engagement. Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 37: Metta Meditation

September 04, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

In this episode, Renee and Dalida share Loving Kindness meditation. May loving-kindness soothe your pain, may you be free from suffering.  Share your thoughts with us on Apple Podcasts, we would love to hear from you. Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 36: Forwarding the Action with Compassion

August 21, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

In this episode, we talk about the difference between doing and being, and how compassion supports clients to be motivated for meaningful action.  We also talk about the topic of coach activism and the importance of being visible in the world, for the world. Thank you for leaving your comments on the Apple Podcasts, it helps us to gain our visibility. Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 35: Meridian Clock for Holistic Coaching

August 13, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

In this episode, we talk about how Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Elements Theory can support coaching, especially when we take holistic approach and reflect on the mental, physical and emotional health of our clients. Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 34: 12 Phases of Burnout

August 04, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

In this episode, Renee and Dalida reflect on the 12 phases of Burnout based on the research by psychologists Herbert Freudenberger and Gail North.   Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 33: Coaches for Teens

July 24, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

In this episode BMC Academy certified coaches Julia and Charlene present their aspiration to support teens with Mindful Self-Compassion and coaching. Hear more about their vision and aspirations. What is your coaching niche? Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 32: Coaching Vision: Would you be coached by AI?

July 12, 2022 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

In this episode, Renee and Dalida talk about coaching trends, how is the industry developing and the role ICF has with emerging AI applications in coaching.  What is your experience with AI? Are you for or against it? Leave a message on www.beijingmindfulnessacademy.com/contact, we would love to hear from you. Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 31: Cultivating Change with Compassion

July 06, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

In this episode, Dalida and Renee give an overview of the Positive Intelligence book and program that are taking the attention of worldwide coaching community. We also reflect on how compassion enables coaches to empower clients to change.  Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 30: Mindfulness Practice in Circles

June 30, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

In this episode, Renee and Dalida reflect on why is important that coaches have mindfulness practice. Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 29: Facilitation vs Group Coaching

June 14, 2022 03:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

In this episode, Renee and Dalida reflect on the similarities and differences between facilitation and group coaching. And how about Mindful Circles? What approach is appropriate in that setting? Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 28: Trust and Intimacy in group coaching

June 07, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Renee and Dalida are experienced facilitators and team coaches. In the series of Mindful Circles, they explore the topic of what it takes to build trust and intimacy in a group and how that brings a community together. Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 27: Mindful Circles - Diverse and Homogenous Groups

May 31, 2022 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

In this episode, Renee and Dalida reflect on the importance of diverse and homogenous group coaching and how mindfulness brings it all into the present moment.  Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 26: Mindful Circles

May 17, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MB

Renee and Dalida are experienced coaches now delivering an ICF-accredited program Coaching From Within: Cultivating Mindfulness Practice with an aim to train mindfulness practitioners on how to apply coaching in their practice. In this episode, they talk about Mindful Circles and what it takes to coach a group as a way of building a community. Podcast timeline Arrival 3'18" Introducing the topic 4'56 Mindful Mothers background 12'53" Common purpose  20'34" Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness ...

Episode 25: Reframing Reality and Designing Actions

May 10, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Renee and Dalida talk about how to bring perspective shift and partner up with clients in moving forward with actions in a holistic coaching approach. This theme is also the final topic for Module 2 of the Coaching from Within: Cultivating Mindfulness Practice program.  Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 24: Stages of Acceptance

May 05, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

Acceptance is the opposite of Resistance and Resistance is the first stage of Acceptance. The work with clients will depend on the stage of Acceptance for self, other(s) and circumstances.  Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 23: The Wheel of Emotions

April 19, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

“We all believe that we know our own emotions and can recognize emotions in other people. Yet, despite this belief, experts in this field seem to have great difficulty coming to any agreement about what emotions are. But one thing that everyone does agree on this is that emotions are the source of our greatest pleasures and our greatest pains.” Robert Plutchik In this episode Renee and Dalida reflect on the importance of emotional literacy, describing emotions and how the wheel of emotions ...

Episode 22: The Journey to Mastery

April 08, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

In this episode, we welcome Merle Mckinley, MCC, and hear about her journey into becoming a somatic coach, MCC and coach supervisor. In her private coaching practice, Confluence, Merle focuses on assisting clients to discover a deeper sense of purpose and satisfaction in their lives. Confluence is the act or process of merging. Through her coaching, confluence, or the merging of one’s body and language, is achieved by focusing on the relationship of body and language and aligning the two. M...

Episode 22: The Journey to Mastery

April 08, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

In this episode, we welcome Merle Mckinley, MCC, and hear about her journey into becoming a somatic coach, MCC and coach supervisor. In her private coaching practice, Confluence, Merle focuses on assisting clients to discover a deeper sense of purpose and satisfaction in their lives. Confluence is the act or process of merging. Through her coaching, confluence, or the merging of one’s body and language, is achieved by focusing on the relationship of body and language and aligning the two. M...

Episode 21: Window of Tolerance

April 01, 2022 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

There are times when we touch on difficult experiences or trauma with clients and being prepared to address it can support both coach and client to navigate these experiences with ease. In this episode, Renee and Dalida talk about Window of Tolerance, a tool developed by  by Dan Siegel, which can help us to address moments like this in a coaching session. Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 20: Limiting Beliefs

March 25, 2022 01:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Renee and Dalida deep dive to unpack what is under the tip of the iceberg and what we need to be aware of when clients touch on their limiting beliefs.  Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 19: Somatic Coaching

March 18, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

The body wisdom can be explored in many ways and when it becomes part of coaching we may expect the awareness to lead us toward deep healing. In this episode, Renee and Dalida talk about neuroscience and how to bring mind-body connection into coaching sessions. NOTE: We had a few technical glitches and finally managed to get through it all.  Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 18: After 100 Hours

March 12, 2022 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

In this episode, you will hear how experienced coaches built their coaching hours and gain some ideas on how you might want to start growing your network.  Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 17: HANDS ON coaching model explained

March 07, 2022 02:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

In this episode Renee and Dalida present HANDS ON coaching created by Dalida. This model  was presented during the ICF Converge Conference in Prague 2019. A useful tool to help all coaches bring mindfulness and competencies into the work with clients. Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 16: Powerful Questions

March 04, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

This episode starts with authentic interruptions and a chat about rural communities near Beijing. Renee and Dalida talk about powerful questions around the seventh minute of the podcast. How questions serve us in coaching and how to stay away from interrogation. We also touch on the 16 Guidelines for Life as a reference to ethics in mindfulness practice. Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 15: Resiliency At Time of War

February 26, 2022 03:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

War is not an easy topic to talk about and it is potent with trauma triggers. How to coach when clients are going through extreme pressures? Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 14: Coaching Ethics

February 11, 2022 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

Join us in a discussion on how ethics shape our coaching practice, why it is important to be familiar with them and what to do in case you step on grey areas of coaching.  Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

S0202: Awareness

February 05, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

How to bring awareness into a coaching session? What does it mean to find the right balance between applying assessments, metaphors, powerful questions and mindfulness?  Perhaps all we need to know is when to pause and let clients process what is alive without interruption.

Episode 13: Awareness

February 05, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

How to bring awareness into a coaching session? What does it mean to find the right balance between applying assessments, metaphors, powerful questions and mindfulness?  Perhaps all we need to know is when to pause and let clients process what is alive without interruption. Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 12: PEA/NEA and Mindfulness

January 29, 2022 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

How to use positive emotional attractors and negative emotional attractors in a coaching session? Renee and Dalida reflect on how neuroscience and mindfulness help to direct a coaching session and the importance of the coach's personal practice.  Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 12: PEA/NEA and Mindfulness

January 29, 2022 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

How to use positive emotional attractors and negative emotional attractors in a coaching session? Renee and Dalida reflect on how neuroscience and mindfulness help to direct a coaching session and the importance of the coach's personal practice. 

What's My Life Going to be Like on Monday?

January 17, 2022 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

This is the first podcast in 2022. Renee and Dalida talk about what it takes to work on a thesis and how to come back to life routine. Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 10: Earth

December 06, 2021 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

In this episode, we talk about shifting consciousness, how to sustain the inner and outer environment and how to recharge with Nature. What triggers resistance? Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Power and Self-Compassion

November 20, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

In this episode Renee and Dalida reflect on possible reasons why compassion isn't our natural state and how we can develop this capacity. What is the role mindfulness plays in developing self-compassion and what practice can you take to bring more compassion into your lives? 

Episode 9: Power and Self-Compassion

November 20, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

In this episode Renee and Dalida reflect on possible reasons why compassion isn't our natural state and how we can develop this capacity. What is the role mindfulness plays in developing self-compassion and what practice can you take to bring more compassion into your lives? 

Episode 9: Power and Self-Compassion

November 20, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

In this episode Renee and Dalida reflect on possible reasons why compassion isn't our natural state and how we can develop this capacity. What is the role mindfulness plays in developing self-compassion and what practice can you take to bring more compassion into your lives?  Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 8: Fear

November 06, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

How to approach fear and uncertainty and how does mindful awareness and compassion enable us to shift from pseudo adults to mature adult states? Renee and Dalida finish with giggles as interrupted connection prevented us to have a smooth ending and brought our own fears of failing forward. Send us your questions and inquiries at [email protected], we'd love to hear from you Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 7: Compassionate Leadership

October 31, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

In this episode, Renee's interviews Dalida on the topic of Compassionate Leadership.  What are the expectations for leadership, how does organizational culture support or hinder compassionate leadership and what does it really mean to be vulnerable?  Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 6: When Pain Is Present

October 25, 2021 01:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

In this episode, Renee and Dalida talk about what it means to support clients when they are going through pain (trauma or overwhelm) and how important it is for coaches to apply self-care and avoid empathy fatigue. In many programs you will see stamps ACSTH or ACTP. What does that mean and how important is it when we are choosing the program portfolio? Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 5: Silent Retreat

October 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

In this episode, Dalida shares how it was to handle emotions during the silent retreat and how self-compassion helps her to bring kindness when she falls into a deep hole. We touch on the topics of Inner Sage and Inner Saboteur and what it means to embrace our own humanity.  Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.

Episode 4: Markers

September 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

In this episode, Renee and Dalida talk about the messages from Nature and how to use ACC and PCC markers as a reference to professional growth.   

Episode 4: Markers

September 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

In this episode, Renee and Dalida talk about the messages from Nature and how to use ACC and PCC markers as a reference to professional growth.    Produced by BMC Academy, www.bmcacademy.com. We deliver mindfulness-based coach certification programs.