Being Human Richard Atherton

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This week I speak with Damon Lembi, a working CEO, leadership expert and author of "The Learn-It-All Leader." Lembi explores the mindset and traits that distinguish exceptional leaders in our rapidly changing world. 
Drawing from extensive research and real-world examples, he explores the concept of continuous learning as a cornerstone of effective leadership. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability, curiosity, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. 
We talk:
The importance of learning agility
The "trust tax" in business
How humility requires confidence
Dealing with imposter syndrome
Purposeful awfulizing
Links:Damon's WebsiteThe Learn-It-All Leader - The Book
 

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This week's guest is Eileen Day McKusick, a trailblazing researcher in the realm of electric health and author of Electric Body, Electric Health. Eileen unveils the fascinating connection between sound, frequency, and the human body in this extraordinary conversation. We explore the enigma of our energetic bodies and probe a potent approach to wellness based on a very different understanding of physics.
Plus, get a front-row seat to a live Biofield Tuning session in this electrifying episode.
We discuss:
Our plasma bubble
Aether and healing at a distance
Initiating self-healing with sound
The geometry of natural law
Why sound healing works so quickly
Links:Eileen's WebsiteElectric Body, Electric Health - The Book

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Join me this week as I chat with world-renowned art therapist and author, Cathy Malchiodi, about the transformative power of art therapy. Art therapy can reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood and emotional regulation, boost self-confidence and self-esteem, enhance problem-solving and communication skills, and even alleviate symptoms of trauma and PTSD.We can also use the principles in day-to-day coaching and interaction with others.We talk:
Learning the ropes in a women's shelter
Getting out of the therapist's chair
Expression not creativty
Journaling and the immune system
How we can all use expression to self-regulate
Links:Cathy's WebsiteTrauma And Expressive Arts Therapy - The Book

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This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Josefine Campbell - executive coach, ju-jitsu champion, and author of 'Power Barometer.' Discover how Josefine's insights on managing personal energy levels can lead to business success using a unique tool called the power barometer.In our conversation, we delved into the importance of taking responsibility for your energy levels and their direct impact on team performance. Learn practical strategies and techniques to harness your personal energy for optimal success.
Highlights include:
Balancing Time, Cost, Quality, and Energy
The power of Body Awareness
"Grazing trauma" for inner release
Lessons from using ju-jitsu in the dark
Breaking the stress cycle
Links:Josefine's WebsitePower Barometer - The Book

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Prepare for an inspiring conversation with Rijon Erickson, a world-renowned consultant, author and trailblazer in Open Space Technology (OST). If you aren't familiar, OST is a cutting-edge meeting facilitation process that flips traditional agendas on their head. With its unique approach, participants take the reins of their discussions by creating their own agenda and forming self-organised working groups. 
I've seen this transformative power firsthand since attending my first Open Space in 2015. It's now my number one facilitation tool. With its ability to enable any group to produce astonishing outcomes, it is the most effective way to enable any group of people to have the magic happen, bar perhaps doing actual magic.
We talk:
From jazz musician to IT helpdesk to high-level facilitator
Discovering Open Space for the first time
The core principles of Open Space
The issue with Hackathons
Tilling the soil for self-organisation
Links:Rijon's WebsiteThe Open Space Institute

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This week, I speak with Deb Dana, a renowned clinician, author and pioneer in elucidating and applying Polyvagal Theory.
Polyvagal Theory is a breakthrough in understanding how our nervous system works. It explains how our subconscious detection of danger cues trips us into one of three dominant states: calm, connected, curious - ventral vagas; fight or flight - sympathetic; and shutdown - dorsal vagal. Appreciating this aspect of how our nervous system works can help us to understand our reactions to everyday situations and how to help ourselves, and others return to a connected state.
We talk:
Beyond the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system
What a fidgetting colleague tells us
How to ladder up to achieve calm
Why employee 'disengagement' is not the problem
When to direct and when to give options
Links:Deb's WebsiteDeb's Books