Episode 67: Safety

In this episode, Bill and Marty explore the essentials of leadership coaching and the impact of ontological and internal family systems models. Through a personal story of struggle and transformation, Bill emphasizes the significance of feeling heard and deeply listened to, while Marty sheds light on how stepping out of one's comfort zone can uncover survival mechanisms and lead to genuine change. The conversation underscores the importance of safety in relationships, whether personal or professional, and illustrates how creating safe environments fosters meaningful and productive dialogues.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Leadership Coaching Podcast 00:43 Meet the Hosts: Bill and Marty 00:57 Coaching Philosophies: IFS and Ontology 03:09 The Power of Deep Listening 04:33 A Personal Story of Overcoming Financial Crisis 07:46 Discovering the True Meaning of Coaching 10:43 The Importance of Safety in Coaching 14:59 Challenging Traditional Coaching Methods 20:07 Self-Awareness and Personal Growth 23:55 The Power of Courage and Fearlessness 24:24 Creating Space Between Stimulus and Response 25:19 Developing the Skill of Pausing 26:52 Noticing and Setting Intentions 28:43 Practicing New Responses 31:18 Interrupting Automatic Reactions 32:36 Applying Techniques in Corporate Settings 38:07 Introducing the True You Podcast 41:45 Preparing for Completion Conversations 43:49 Exploring Safety in Conversations ________________________ Links and References: • Leadership Coaching Podcast Facebook Page - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/leadershipcoachingpodcast/⁠ • Internal Family Systems - ⁠https://ifs-institute.com/⁠ • Bill Tierney Coaching - ⁠https://www.billtierneycoaching.com/⁠ • Listening is the Key', Dr. Kettelhut’s website - ⁠https://www.listeningisthekey.com/⁠ • Marty’s new book, ‘Leadership as Relation’ - ⁠https://amzn.to/3KKkCZO⁠ • Marty’s earlier book, ‘Listen… Till You Disappear’ - ⁠https://amzn.to/3XmoiZd⁠ • Parts Work Practice - Free IFS Practice Group Sessions - ⁠www.partsworkpractice.com⁠ • Podcast Feedback Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/RRXFKZ9z6Y43S5WFA⁠ • Do you use IFS in a leadership position? Would you like to be a guest on our podcast? Complete this form to apply: ⁠https://forms.gle/ktP3R6hYXPBf1QZGA⁠