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Awaken Voices: Journeys of a brave community

Awaken Voices: Journeys of a brave community

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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.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Personal Development Personal Success
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  • #35 Coaching in the Age of AI: Research, Ethics & Curiosity with Fran Bruning

    #35 Coaching in the Age of AI: Research, Ethics & Curiosity with Fran Bruning
    Jul 16 2025
    This conversation offers the nuanced, research-backed perspective coaches need to make informed decisions about AI — without the hype or fear-mongering. Fran's academic research combined with practical experience gives you the foundation to integrate AI thoughtfully while maintaining your coaching integrity. Join the conversation and comment: What's your biggest question about AI in coaching?How are you currently navigating technology decisions in your practice? FREE LIVE EVENT: Master AI in Coaching: Evolve while keeping your integrity with Fran Brunning What role can AI play in supporting a thriving coaching practice — and how do you integrate it in a way that enriches the coaching experience for you and your clients? Join us on 📅 Monday, July 21st | 5-6:30 PM CEST (60 minutes) This isn't another AI hype session. Fran's research-grounded approach will help you explore what's real, what's risky, and what's possible with AI in coaching — so you can make informed decisions that align with your values. [REGISTER HERE - 60 Minutes That Could Transform Your Practice] About todays conversation What happens when a researcher sets out to study AI coach bots expecting to find security concerns, but discovers something completely different? Fran Brunning's master's research revealed a surprising truth: the biggest concern wasn't safety or privacy, it was the irreplaceable value of human connection in coaching. In todays conversation, Fran shares what she learned from interviewing coaches about AI, why perfect questions aren't always what clients need, and how the coaching industry might evolve alongside artificial intelligence. This episode covers: The critical difference between AI tools vs. AI coach bots that actually do the coachingWhy AI can follow the GROW model perfectly but still miss the client completelyThe "anthropomorphic danger" - why humans naturally empathize with machinesReal stories from coaches: job opportunities vs. contract cancellations due to AIThe power of silence and spaciousness that no algorithm can replicatePractical guidance for making ethical AI decisions in your practice Key Insights: [02:10] The Research Reality: Fran's discovery that technology capabilities are developing faster than her research could capture [08:12] Perfect vs. Human: Why AI can ask perfect questions and follow coaching models flawlessly, but miss what clients actually need [11:27] The Silence Factor: How AI coach bots can't handle the powerful tool of silence that human coaches use intuitively [14:11] The Labyrinth Metaphor: Why coaching often requires twists, turns, and "wrong" paths that lead to unexpected discoveries [21:25] Personal Choice Spectrum: How coaches' values around intellectual property and privacy influence their AI decisions [26:54] Potential Harms: Inaccuracies, security risks, and the underaddressed anthropomorphic dangers [31:13] Values-First Framework: Fran's guidance for making AI decisions based on your personal coaching values and ethics [40:39] The Human Vision: Fran's hope for preserving authenticity, imperfection, and intuition in a tech-enhanced world About Fran Bunning: Fran is a professional coach who recently completed her MBA in Coaching, Mentoring, and Leadership from the University of York St. John in the UK. Her dissertation focused on the impact AI coach bots are expected to have on the coaching industry and professional coaches, and her research has been published in the academic Journal of Work-Applied Management. With over 30 years of experience in diverse international environments and five years as an independent professional coach, Fran brings both academic rigor and practical insight to AI conversations. She's holds extensive qualifications including Executive Coaching, Professional Coaching Mastery, Group & Team Coaching, and Agile Systems Coaching certifications. Her deep understanding of information technology combined with comprehensive research and practical experience qualify her to offer insights into the future of coaching and AI integration. Connect with Fran: Event Registration: https://christibyerly.simplero.com/events/e/WQ16vsLhQ2LpRappLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-bruning/ Continue the Discussion: Our Communtiy offers you everything you need to become a credentialed ICF coach (ACC through to MCC) while being in a space of deep, whole-hearted coaches & leaders that value presence, trust and integrity and welcome all of you. Receive Mentor CoachingCoaching supervisionBusiness building sessionsDeepening your Coaching skill eventsGet customized support with your ICF credentialing processand more You are invited to intimate group settings and individualized support: https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/coaches-community-membership
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    41 mins
  • #34 From Boardroom to Bodywork: How Embodied Leadership Transforms Results with Sam Allen

    #34 From Boardroom to Bodywork: How Embodied Leadership Transforms Results with Sam Allen
    Jul 2 2025

    What happens when a corporate-trained coach discovers that breakthrough moments don't come from thinking harder, but from feeling deeper?

    In this raw conversation, Sam Allen shares her journey from feeling "75% unexpressed" as a teacher to becoming a leadership coach who integrates embodiment practices with executive development. After losing her father during Co-Active coaching training, Sam discovered that her greatest coaching insights emerged not from strategies, but from staying present with overwhelming emotions.

    This episode explores:

    • Why "productivity culture" secretly sabotages sustainable success
    • The moment Sam chose to write down her grief instead of pushing through
    • How sensuality (not sexuality) became a professional coaching tool
    • The integration challenge: bringing embodiment to LinkedIn and corporate clients
    • Why pleasure and self-love are actually leadership development tools

    Quote: "The energy that we put into something is felt. Even if we don't think it can be seen and we think we've done the job, but even if it's rushed, it can be felt."

    ABOUT SAM ALLEN:

    Sam Allen is a Creative Leadership Coach, certified Sexological Bodyworker, Tantra Guide, and published poet. After experiencing significant losses including her father's death and corporate redundancy, Sam pioneered an integrated approach that combines executive coaching with embodiment practices.

    Her journey from feeling unexpressed and "under the radar" to creating authentic, integrated coaching practice offers a roadmap for coaches who want to bring their full selves to their work while maintaining professional credibility.

    Connect with Sam:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samallencoachingcreatively/
    • Website: https://samallencoachingcreatively.com/
    • Poetry: https://samallencoachingcreatively.com/poetry

    Our Communtiy offers you everything you need to become a credentialed ICF coach (ACC through to MCC) while being in a space of deep, whole-hearted coaches & leaders that value presence, trust and integrity and welcome all of you.

    Receive

    • Mentor Coaching
    • Coaching supervision
    • Business building sessions
    • Deepening your Coaching skill events
    • Get customized support with your ICF credentialing process
    • and more

    You are invited to intimate group settings and individualized support:

    https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/coaches-community-membership

    Get just what you need to get your ICF Credentialing : Mentor coaching membership package: https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/products/218217-Mentor-coaching-membership-package

    Awaken Coaches Community: https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/coaches-community-membership

    Social Media: Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
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    45 mins
  • #33 Mastering self-employment with Neurodivergence with Alice Reeves

    #33 Mastering self-employment with Neurodivergence with Alice Reeves
    Jun 4 2025

    What if success in business wasn’t about doing more — but doing it in a way that works for you?

    You are not alone. Many business owners feel stuck, scattered, or stalled. This episode helps you get clear, regain momentum, and take action in ways that feel aligned and achievable for you.

    Get in-person support for your questions by joining our live event with Alice Reeves “Business Blockbuster: Get Unstuck & Take Your Business to the Next Level”

    📅 Mon, Jun 23 · 6–7pm CEST

    🎟️ Register here (free)

    Christi speaks with Alice Reeves, marketing strategist, brand consultant, and founder of Joyfully Different — a business community designed specifically for neurodivergent entrepreneurs.

    With over a decade of experience in brand development and digital marketing, Alice brings both strategic expertise and lived experience to the conversation. Diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, she shares how that revelation reshaped the way she runs her business, supports clients, and defines success on her own terms.

    This is a powerful, practical, and affirming conversation for any coach or business owner who’s ever felt like the usual rules just don’t apply.

    In This Episode, You'll Discover:
    • Why traditional business advice often fails neurodivergent entrepreneurs
    • The importance of honoring your energy, creativity, and natural rhythm
    • How to create boundaries that support sustainable, joyful work
    • Alice’s journey from agency co-founder to building her own supportive ecosystem
    • What it means to blend strategy with self-awareness in marketing your business

    Connect with Alice via LinkedIn or her website.

    You can send us your questions & comments via Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram

    or visit our community at https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/
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    56 mins
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