Growth can look like progress on the outside: new habits, clear goals, a full calendar. But that’s not possible if there’s something’s still out of sync on the inside, which is where we focus in Ontological Coaching..

In this episode, we explore personal development through the lens of ontological coaching, a grounded and holistic approach to learning that starts with who we are before what we do. The ontological framework invites us to look closely at the language we use, the emotions we inhabit and the body we move through the world with. These three areas: language, emotion, and body, shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us.

Whether you're looking for leadership development, feeling stuck or wrestling with a challenge and don’t know what to do, want to communicate better, or simply wanting to create more connected relationships, the ontological framework and tools can help. Because real, sustainable change begins with a shift in how we observe or see the world. When we become more aware of the observer we are, we open space for lasting behavior change, deeper emotional awareness, and a more authentic presence in life.

This episode is an invitation into that coaching journey, not just tips and coaching techniques, but a full-bodied transformation process. I’ll share reflections, stories, and the coaching tools I use in my own work. Each coaching session is a step toward habit change, which begins with a powerful mindset shift first.

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Welcome to The Ontological Experience. I’m so glad you’re here.

This podcast is a space for deep, meaningful conversations about who we are, how we show up, and what it means to live and lead authentically, from wholeness. If you’ve ever found yourself craving more connection, more emotional awareness, or a different way to relate to your work, your relationships, or yourself, you’re in the right place.

In this episode, I’m joined by Julio Olalla, a teacher, mentor, and one of the most influential voices in the field of ontological coaching. Julio’s work has shaped how thousands of individuals, a majority of whom are coaches, engage with learning, transformation, and the human experience itself.

Together, we explore the roots of this coaching philosophy, and why the ontological framework continues to be a powerful path for coaching, growth and living a full life. We also reflect on the shifts in organizational culture, the pursuit of real workplace satisfaction, and the deeper longing many of us feel in today’s fast-paced world.

Julio speaks with the kind of clarity and care that invites reflection. Whether you're new to transformational coaching, wrestling with the tension between being vs doing, or simply seeking more soulful connection, this conversation is an invitation to slow down and consider who you’re becoming.

Let’s begin. Welcome to The Ontological Experience with Mark Robertson A space for connected, authentic conversations rooted in the ontological framework and tools. Whether you're a long-time listener or brand new to this work, I'm glad you're here. Let’s Keep the Conversation Going: 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrobertsonpcc 🔹 Website: http://www.coachmark.com 📧 Email: mark@coachmark.com Want help growing your podcast with organic marketing and strategy that actually works? Check out Juliana Barbati at https://www.julianabarbati.com/ She's a podcast growth strategist and SEO expert who knows her stuff. Let her know I sent you!

Welcome to the very first episode of The Ontological Experience. This new chapter is an invitation into personal growth, authentic presence, and human connection.

In this episode, I just wanted to share what this new format is about, why I felt called to start something different, and what led me to bring the word “ontological” front and center after almost three decades of coaching.

I’ll talk about the ontological framework — what it is, why it matters, and how it's not just a coaching technique but a way of seeing and shaping your life in real time. We’ll start to look at how ontological coaching works through developing a habit of noticing your language, your emotions, and your body, and why being more aware of those is where real personal growth begins.

You’ll hear why authenticity in leadership feels more important to me these days, and how I’m leaning into that in a more real and unfiltered way. I also touch on the value of deep, meaningful conversations, especially now, and how they help build connected, human relationships that so many of us are missing.

This space is going to be about connection. Real emotional expression, authentic communication, and hopefully, some practical ways of creating change using grounded coaching tools that can meet you wherever you are.

This conversation is the starting point. A place to explore meaning, presence, and learning in a deeper way. I’m glad you’re here.

Let’s walk this path together. Welcome to The Ontological Experience with Mark Robertson A space for connected, authentic conversations rooted in the ontological framework and tools. Whether you're a long-time listener or brand new to this work, I'm glad you're here. Let’s Keep the Conversation Going: 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrobertsonpcc 🔹 Website: http://www.coachmark.com 📧 Email: mark@coachmark.com Want help growing your podcast with organic marketing and strategy that actually works? Check out Juliana Barbati at https://www.julianabarbati.com/ She's a podcast growth strategist and SEO expert who knows her stuff. Let her know I sent you!