The Deep Coach

Jonathan Hermida
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The Deep Coach Podcast explores the transformational journeys that shape us—and that propel us to change the world. In each episode, host Jonathan Hermida sits down with those who have journeyed into the depths of spiritual transformation and who are now reshaping the world through their presence and their work. Rooted in the principles of Deep Coaching, these intimate conversations reveal the pivotal moments, insights, and practices that have marked each guest’s path. Whether you’re a coach or a seeker, you’ll find inspiration, practical tools, and soulful wisdom to support your own unfolding journey toward living as your highest, truest self.

  1. Why Success Alone Will Never Fulfill You with Patrick Boland

    1D AGO

    Why Success Alone Will Never Fulfill You with Patrick Boland

    What happens when you do everything “right”… and still feel empty? In this episode of The Deep Coach Podcast, I sit down with Patrick Boland—executive coach, author of The Contemplative Leader, and former high-achiever who hit a breaking point early in life. At just 16, Patrick experienced a profound existential crisis. Despite excelling in academics, sports, and music, he found himself asking a deeper question: “What is it all for?” What followed was a journey through depression, spirituality, mentorship, and ultimately, a radical shift in how he relates to success, meaning, and leadership. 📝 Key Themes The illusion of success as a path to fulfillment Existential crisis as a gateway to transformation Mentorship and inner healing Letting go of control and walking the “pathless path” Navigating uncertainty and liminal space Contemplative leadership in a changing world Fatherhood, legacy, and meaning ⸻ ⏰ Timestamps 01:44 Teen Pressure and Emptiness 03:17 Loss Sparks the Spiral 04:49 Ecclesiastes Awakening 06:23 Rejecting the Scripted Life 08:32 Prayer and Inner Shift 09:51 Mentors and the Enneagram 14:45 Why Mentorship Matters 18:31 Pilot Dream Shattered 21:37 Sailing and Letting Go 25:51 Richard Rohr Connection 29:15 Credentials and Calling 32:40 Lifes Work Quote 33:17 Walking the Pathless Path 35:15 Listening Beneath Fear 36:56 Culture and Consciousness Stages 41:59 Contemplative Leadership Explained 52:39 Fatherhood and Facing the Future 57:54 Doing Whats Yours to Do 01:02:19 Go Through the Storm ⸻ 🔗 Connect with Patrick Boland LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-boland-9546048/ Website: https://www.conexus.ie/ Book: https://www.thecontemplativeleader.com/ ⸻ 📖 Resources Mentioned The Contemplative Leader – Patrick Boland Everything Belongs – Richard Rohr Ecclesiastes (Hebrew scriptures) Learn More About Our Work at the Center:  Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeepcoachInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedeepcoach➡️ Download our Free Guide:  "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach" 💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!

    1h 6m
  2. A Story of Success, Addiction, and Awakening with Chris Kalbfleisch

    APR 9

    A Story of Success, Addiction, and Awakening with Chris Kalbfleisch

    Many people believe success will bring fulfillment — the career, the money, the family, the recognition. For Chris Kalbfleisch, he achieved all of it. And then… everything collapsed. In just 11 months, Chris went from a high-performing hedge fund executive with a thriving life to sitting in a jail cell, facing prison time. In this deeply moving conversation, Chris shares: The hidden pain beneath achievement His descent into addiction and self-sabotage The moment everything broke — and everything began How surrender, spirituality, and deep inner work transformed his life What it really means to find peace This is a story about awakening — not as a concept, but as a lived experience. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or quietly disconnected despite external success… this conversation is for you. Below, you’ll find key moments from the episode to guide your listening: ⏰ Timestamps 02:23 – Conditioned Success Mindset 03:20 – Childhood Shame and Alcoholism 07:30 – Achievement as Escape 09:15 – Misdiagnosis and Proving Worth 11:35 – Alcohol Creeps In 13:40 – Finance Career and Outer Success 15:40 – Inner Collapse and Self-Sabotage 22:30 – 2019 Spiral to Jail 27:12 – Facing the Judge Unafraid 29:21 – AA, Surrender, and Spiritual Signs 36:03 – First Kundalini Experience 36:58 – The Teacher Training Leap 37:49 – Aquarian Sadhana Practice 39:55 – Two Paths, One Recovery 41:18 – Court Sentence as Transformation 44:55 – Amends and Family Distance 48:05 – Healing the Mother Wound 51:40 – Meeting Jacqueline Again 54:38 – Stepfamily and Being Seen 56:22 – Sharing His Story with Teens 01:00:58 – Ego Traps in a New Career 01:06:18 – Final Reflections on Surrender 🔗 Connect With Chris 🌐 Website 📘 Facebook 💼 LinkedIn Learn More About Our Work at the Center:  Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeepcoachInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedeepcoach➡️ Download our Free Guide:  "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach" 💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!

    1h 9m
  3. The Pathless Path: How to Trust Life When Everything Falls Apart with Phyllis Lane

    MAR 26

    The Pathless Path: How to Trust Life When Everything Falls Apart with Phyllis Lane

    Many people believe that if they can just find the right plan, the right strategy, or the right path… life will finally feel stable, clear, and under control.  But for Phyllis Lane, life unfolded in a very different way.  After the unraveling of a long-term relationship, the collapse of a shared business, and the loss of many of the structures she once relied on, Phyllis found herself with nothing to hold onto—no clear direction, no plan, and no guarantees.  What emerged wasn’t a new strategy. It was a deeper way of living.  In this conversation, Phyllis shares how she learned to move beyond the thinking mind and into a life guided by intuition, presence, and trust. Through creativity, movement, and deep inner listening, she discovered what it means to live the “pathless path”—where life is no longer something you control, but something you allow to move through you.  Together, Jonathan and Phyllis explore what it truly means to let go of control, trust the unknown, and follow the aliveness of life itself.  What we explore in this episode…  01:51 Reunion and the beginning of an unraveling  03:26 Growing up in a turbulent environment and developing sensitivity  04:57 Martial arts as the first doorway into intuition  05:39 The modeling world and a wake-up call around identity  06:48 Leaving New York and moving to the desert in search of something deeper  07:49 Art as the turning point back into the inner world  09:33 Movement, creativity, and releasing stored emotional energy  12:17 Trusting the flow and becoming a channel for life  18:54 Lessons from business, partnership, and pressure  24:21 Inner child healing and learning not to abandon yourself  31:34 When life tests your peace  32:36 “Going home” as a spiritual practice  34:38 Meeting fear at the edge of the unknown  35:44 Intuition as a daily devotion  40:20 Trusting creative work and the flow of income  50:23 Her book Living the Flow and the final invitation to leap  ___________________________  🔗 Connect with Phyllis  🌐 Website: www.phyllislane.com  📸 Instagram: @phyllislane    Learn More About Our Work at the Center:  Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeepcoachInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedeepcoach➡️ Download our Free Guide:  "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach" 💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!

    56 min
  4. What Happens After Awakening? Insights From a Former Buddhist Monk with Steven Lane

    MAR 12

    What Happens After Awakening? Insights From a Former Buddhist Monk with Steven Lane

    What happens after a spiritual awakening? Many people imagine awakening as the end of the journey — a permanent state of clarity, wisdom, and freedom. But for Steven Lane, a spontaneous awakening in his mid-twenties was only the beginning. In this conversation, Steven shares the surprising reality that followed his awakening experience. Despite profound insights into the nature of reality, he discovered that old patterns, conditioning, and human limitations didn’t simply disappear. Wanting to understand what had opened within him, Steven spent seven years as a Buddhist monk before eventually returning to the world — building a family, studying psychotherapy and coaching, and developing an integrative approach to transformational work.   In this episode, Jonathan Hermida and Steven explore the deeper arc of transformation: awakening, integration, and the ongoing work of becoming fully human. What we explore in this episode...  02:19 Before The Shift 02:38 Early Inner Calling 05:06 Rebel Years In Germany 08:13 Meditation Meets Hedonism 12:02 Psychic Warning Signs 15:59 Remove The Veil 19:39 Dreamlike Awakening Night 22:36 Integration And Aftermath 31:50 Monk Life And Tantra Drive 38:03 Cult Red Flags And Spain 41:48 Tara Wisdom And Healing 45:12 Leaving Robes And Marriage 46:29 Spiritual Bypassing Breakdown 47:32 Freedom and New Search 50:15 Angels and Healing Session 55:35 Dzogchen Homecoming 01:05:05 Koans and Cardiac Wakeup 01:15:04 Integration and Final Advice 🔗 Connect with Steven Website: www.transformationalcoaching.ie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevenlanecoach/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-lane-transformationalcoach/ Learn More About Our Work at the Center:  Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeepcoachInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedeepcoach➡️ Download our Free Guide:  "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach" 💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!

    1h 31m
  5. How to Insist on a Purpose-Driven Life (Even When Everything Falls Apart) with Lorenz Sell

    FEB 26

    How to Insist on a Purpose-Driven Life (Even When Everything Falls Apart) with Lorenz Sell

    What happens when you lose everything and move into your car just to keep your dream alive? Lorenz Sell, founder of Sutra, shares his extraordinary journey from living in his car and declaring bankruptcy to building a platform designed to cultivate collective intelligence at scale.  What we explore in this episode...  02:00 Before The Awakening  07:17 A Citizen Of Earth  10:57 Why Burning Man Feels Home  20:18 2011 Peace Awakening  29:12 New York Breakthrough  39:50 All In for New York  40:35 Love and Co-Founding  46:34 Heartbeat Collapse and Rebuild  50:20 Coding Sutra and Lean Iteration  56:16 Mission Devotion and Sutra Explained  01:08:12 Connection Lessons and Closing Poem 🔗 Learn more about Lorenz and Sutra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzsell/  Sutra: https://web.sutra.co/   Learn More About Our Work at the Center:  Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeepcoachInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedeepcoach➡️ Download our Free Guide:  "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach" 💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!

    1h 20m
  6. Leadership, Parenting, and the Inner Work That Shapes the Future with Ger Daly

    FEB 12

    Leadership, Parenting, and the Inner Work That Shapes the Future with Ger Daly

    Where does deep inner work, leadership, and parenting intersect? This conversation with Ger Daly explores what it means to fully commit to one’s transformational journey—and how that inner work inevitably shapes the relationships we enter, the way we raise our children, and how we lead others in the world. Ger reflects on how disconnected he once was from himself, and how a serendipitous encounter with a masseuse named Alma—“soul” in Spanish—became the unexpected catalyst for his awakening and ongoing transformation. He also shares vulnerably about his daughter’s prenatal diagnosis, and how love, presence, and inner work carried him and his wife through the fear and uncertainty of facing a worst-case scenario. Together, Jonathan Hermida and Ger explore why the era of knowledge and performance is giving way to embodiment, nervous system regulation, and personal sovereignty—and why these capacities are becoming essential for leaders and parents navigating an increasingly complex world. ⏰ Timestamps 03:37 Ger Daley's Early Struggles and Awakening06:27 Discovering Healing Practices12:16 The Power of Meditation and Energy Work14:25 Becoming a Coach and Transformational Leader19:44 Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth25:12 Challenges and Reclaiming Personal Agency29:13 The Importance of Humility and Continuous Growth32:04 A Life-Changing Experience: Annie's Birth34:58 Overcoming Medical Challenges and Finding Strength37:12 Living with Love and Embracing the Unexpected39:28 Annie's Miracle Journey41:52 Choosing the Right Partner44:43 The Healing Power of Relationships49:11 Moving to a Remote Island55:46 Raising Conscious Children01:05:15 The Future of Leadership01:12:26 The Age of the Wisdom Worker01:13:16 Opportunities in a Changing World01:14:52 The Importance of Self-Awareness01:16:31 The Power of Inner Work🔗 Learn more about Ger : Website: https://www.gerdaly.ieLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ger-daly-coach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gerdalycoaching/ Learn More About Our Work at the Center:  Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeepcoachInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedeepcoach➡️ Download our Free Guide:  "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach" 💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!

    1h 18m
  7. (Solo Episode) How to Trust Life When You’re Headed for a Cliff with Jonathan Hermida

    JAN 29

    (Solo Episode) How to Trust Life When You’re Headed for a Cliff with Jonathan Hermida

    Have you ever had this feeling that you’re going 100 mph, the steering wheel is jammed, the breaks are out, and you’re heading towards a financial cliff? In this solo episode, Jonathan explores what it means to trust life when control disappears. Drawing from years of meditation, spiritual practice, and real-life moments of uncertainty, he shares a grounded practice for calming the nervous system, surrendering control, and allowing a deeper intelligence to reveal the next step. This episode is an invitation to slow down, reconnect to what’s beneath the fear, and discover how trust isn’t passive—it’s a powerful inner posture that helps us navigate chaos, uncertainty, and profound change. Whether you’re facing financial uncertainty, life transitions, or simply the unknown future of our world, this conversation offers a way to remain calm, rooted, and open to what’s emerging Learn More About Our Work at the Center:  Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeepcoachInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedeepcoach➡️ Download our Free Guide:  "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach" 💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!

    6 min
  8. Measuring the Invisible: Human Potential, Trust, and the Future of Leadership with Mark Vandeneijnde

    JAN 15

    Measuring the Invisible: Human Potential, Trust, and the Future of Leadership with Mark Vandeneijnde

    How can human potential actually be measured? And once it’s measured, what can you actually do with that information? In this episode of The Deep Coach, Jonathan Hermida sits down with Mark Vandeneijnde, co-founder of Being at Full Potential and creator of the Human Potential & IDG assessment platforms, to explore a bold question: Can we bring objectivity to inner development—without losing its soul? Mark shares his deeply human journey—from feeling misaligned in the corporate world, to embracing sensitivity as a gift, to building one of the most holistic frameworks for understanding human potential today. Together, Jonathan and Mark explore trust, awareness, inspiration, abundance, service, and why these inner capacities may be the defining skills of leadership in an AI-driven world. Topics Explored: 01:25 Mark's Pre-Transformation Life03:13 Early Signs of Depth and Sensitivity04:54 Entering the Corporate World08:07 Discovering Coaching and Sensitivity as a Gift12:23 The Decision to Leave Corporate Life14:42 Family Dynamics and Entrepreneurial Challenges19:10 Recalibrating Success and Family Life20:30 Insights from the Heart in Business Documentary34:57 Developing the Human Potential Model37:34 Defining Human Potential38:10 Unleashing Human Potential38:23 The Role of Inspiration and Abundance38:53 Service and Greater Purpose40:02 Unique Human Potential40:32 Audience and Language41:54 Organizational Impact44:49 Entrepreneurial Journey47:13 Trust and Harmony in Leadership51:03 Navigating Impermanence53:57 Reinvention and Vision01:00:52 Democratizing Human Potential01:11:17 Advice for Transformational Journeys🔗 Connect with Mark  Learn more about Mark’s work: https://beingatfullpotential.com Take the assessment: https://beingatfullpotential.io/ Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markvandeneijnde/ Learn More About Our Work at the Center:  Website: https://www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedeepcoachInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedeepcoach➡️ Download our Free Guide:  "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach" 💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!

    1h 16m
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The Deep Coach Podcast explores the transformational journeys that shape us—and that propel us to change the world. In each episode, host Jonathan Hermida sits down with those who have journeyed into the depths of spiritual transformation and who are now reshaping the world through their presence and their work. Rooted in the principles of Deep Coaching, these intimate conversations reveal the pivotal moments, insights, and practices that have marked each guest’s path. Whether you’re a coach or a seeker, you’ll find inspiration, practical tools, and soulful wisdom to support your own unfolding journey toward living as your highest, truest self.

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Hermida
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Deep Coach
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