682. How Embodiment Transforms Business Leadership - with Pierre Goirand
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
Release Date: 03/11/2025
788. Crazy Successful: How Coaches Can Turn Their Weirdness Into an Advantage
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
In this episode, I speak with entrepreneur, author, and coach John Spencer Williams about one of the biggest mistakes coaches make when building their businesses: trying to appeal to everyone. Drawing on his new book Crazy Successful, John explains why being broad, vague, and bland makes it harder to stand out, and why coaches are far more likely to succeed when they lean into what makes them different. Together, we explore the idea of becoming a "category of one" by finding a niche within a niche and creating something that only you can offer. John argues that the things we often try to...
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787. BONUS EPISODE - The 10 things to make a great coach training - With Mark Walsh & Dr Helen Machen-Pearce
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
I believe a high-quality coaching certification needs to offer much more than coaching models, scripted questions and theoretical knowledge. It should develop practical coaching skills through live practice, feedback, ethical awareness, deep listening, strong relationships, appropriate challenge and an understanding of the person as a whole. In this episode of The Embodiment Coaching Podcast, I talk with Dr Helen Machen-Pearce about 12 essential elements of great coach training, and we explore how the Certification of Embodiment Coaching measures up. We discuss: what coaching is and how it...
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Special Announcement- With Mark Walsh
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
Our Ceritficate of Embodiment coaching course is starting, don't miss out! Click here to find out more:
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786. IFS, Spirituality, and Psychological Healing - With Dr. Dick Schwartz
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
In this episode, I speak with Dr Dick Schwartz, founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS), about the remarkable rise of one of the world's fastest-growing therapeutic approaches and the questions that come with its growing influence. Drawing on decades of clinical work and recent developments in the model, Dick reflects on how IFS has evolved beyond psychotherapy to embrace spirituality, leadership, and personal transformation. Together, we explore the foundations of IFS, the nature of the Self, and why relating compassionately to our inner parts can create profound psychological change. Dick...
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785. What Makes a Coach Irreplaceable? - With Lise Bruynooghe
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
In this episode, I speak with executive coach Lise Bruynooghe about what coaching really is, why the profession is often misunderstood, and how coaches can thrive in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Drawing on her work across leadership, organisational development, and cross-cultural coaching, Lise argues that coaching is far more than a collection of techniques—it's a uniquely human way of helping people think, learn, and grow. Together, we explore what distinguishes skilful coaching from simply asking good questions, discussing the importance of presence, curiosity,...
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784. The art of embodied group facilitation - With Mark Walsh & Dr Helen Machen-Pearce
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
In this episode, I speak with Dr Helen Machen-Pearce about the art of embodied group facilitation and why working with a group requires a very different set of skills from one-to-one coaching. Drawing on years of experience facilitating groups, we explore what happens when the focus shifts from an individual client to the complex dynamics of an entire group, including the importance of reading the room, tracking the group nervous system, and adapting in real time. Together, we examine the practical skills that distinguish effective group facilitation, from giving clear instructions and...
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783. How Childhood Shapes the Adults We Coach - With Paddy Ney
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
In this episode, I speak with parenting coach and documentary maker Patrick Ney about why modern parenting has become so challenging, and what it reveals about human psychology far beyond family life. Drawing on his experience of working with more than 165,000 parents around the world, Patrick explores how our own childhood experiences quietly shape the way we parent, relate to others, and show up as coaches and helping professionals. Together, we examine the powerful influence of attachment, emotional development, and inherited family patterns, discussing why many of the struggles we...
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782. Breathwork Beyond the Hype: Evidence, Coaching & Performance -With Richard Blake
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
In this episode, I speak with breathwork researcher and educator Richard Blake about what the evidence actually says regarding breathwork, nervous system regulation, and how coaches can use breathing practices safely and effectively. Drawing on both scientific research and practical experience, Richard separates hype from evidence and explores which techniques are supported by the strongest research. We discuss the different categories of breathwork, from calming, slower-paced breathing techniques to more activating practices, examining when each is appropriate and the physiological...
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781. Coaching Through the Meaning Crisis - With Brendan Graham Dempsey
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
In this episode, I speak with writer, researcher, and philosopher Brendan Graham Dempsey about the modern meaning crisis, why so many people feel disconnected from purpose and belonging, and what this means for coaches, leaders, and anyone supporting human development. Drawing on philosophy, psychology, history, and his work on metamodernism, Brendan explores how we arrived at this cultural moment—and how we might move beyond it. We discuss why questions of meaning increasingly show up in coaching conversations, even when clients initially present with goals around performance,...
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780. Why Great Coaches Are Creative (Not Just Skilled)- With Mark Walsh & Dr Helen Machen-Pearce
The Embodiment Coaching Podcast
In this episode, I speak with Dr Helen Machen-Pearce about the role of creativity in coaching, and why it may be one of the most overlooked skills in helping people change. Drawing on our experience of training somatic coaches, we explore what creativity really means, why it isn't limited to artistic talent, and how coaches can cultivate it without losing structure or rigour. Together, we examine the tension between following established methods and developing your own style, discussing whether creativity is something we're born with or something that emerges through disciplined practice. We...
info_outlinePierre Goirand joins me to explore the art of embodied leadership, group dynamics, and transformational presence. We chat about his years of experience training in Wendy Palmer’s system, the power of chanting, and why embodiment is the missing piece in modern leadership.
Expect insights on how to stay present under pressure, the role of nervous system awareness in leadership, and practical tools for bringing more embodiment into your work and life. We also explore re-programming, tips for corporate work, burnout, breaking points, and when mindfulness becomes enabling.
Pierre’s got a wealth of experience, a relaxed style, and some properly useful perspectives for anyone looking to lead with more authenticity and connection. A lovely practical but lyrical episode, especially useful if you want to work in the business world.
Read more about Pierre here: pierregoirand.com
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Pierre Goirand is a leading voice in embodied leadership, collective intelligence, and transformational learning. With a background in business consulting and leadership development, Pierre has spent decades exploring how presence, somatic awareness, and deep listening can create more effective and conscious leaders. As the founder of Generative Empowerment Institute, Pierre has worked with global organizations, guiding individuals and teams toward a more human-centered, embodied approach to leadership. His work integrates mindfulness, somatic practices, and relational intelligence to help leaders navigate complexity with clarity and resilience.
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