
#07 Les Lancaster: Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology
08/08/23 • 65 min
Today George interviews Les Lancaster in a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation.
Les’ research interests focus on the cognitive neuroscience of consciousness and the psychology of mysticism, with a specific focus on Kabbalistic Psychology. Over his career, Les has disseminated key aspects of consciousness studies and transpersonal psychology to a wide audience, both academic and more popular.
He is currently Chair of the Transpersonal Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society, and President of the International Transpersonal Association, as well as a member of the Society of Consciousness Studies.
In addition to many journal articles, Les’ published works include Mind Brain and Human Potential, winner of a Science and Medical Network Best Book Award, The Elements of Judaism, Approaches to Consciousness: the Marriage of Science and Mysticism, and The Essence of Kabbalah.
Les' Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/les-lancaster-58644b1b/
Alef Trust - https://www.aleftrust.org/
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Today George interviews Les Lancaster in a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation.
Les’ research interests focus on the cognitive neuroscience of consciousness and the psychology of mysticism, with a specific focus on Kabbalistic Psychology. Over his career, Les has disseminated key aspects of consciousness studies and transpersonal psychology to a wide audience, both academic and more popular.
He is currently Chair of the Transpersonal Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society, and President of the International Transpersonal Association, as well as a member of the Society of Consciousness Studies.
In addition to many journal articles, Les’ published works include Mind Brain and Human Potential, winner of a Science and Medical Network Best Book Award, The Elements of Judaism, Approaches to Consciousness: the Marriage of Science and Mysticism, and The Essence of Kabbalah.
Les' Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/les-lancaster-58644b1b/
Alef Trust - https://www.aleftrust.org/
Your Coaching Development
If you'd like to explore the edges of your coaching, we offer:
🎥 ICF Mentor Coaching Programs
❤️ 1:1 and Group Supervision
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#06 Clare Norman: Mentor Coaching, Mindset Traps & 'Being' as a Coach
George is joined today by Clare Norman, MCC.
With over 20 years of coaching experience, Clare is highly sought after by other expert coaches, as well as successful coach training companies as a Master Mentor Coach. Clare looks to continually sharpen individuals’ coaching edge and upskill mentor coaches so they can deliver high-quality feedback to their coaches-in-development.
Her laser focus on mindset shifts and her knack for spotting marginal gains has made her a go-to person for coaches looking for mentorship and practical, meaningful ways to improve their practice. With an international following of both her coaching peers and senior leadership, Clare is making a difference to the world of work via the professional application of coaching.
Connect with Clare at https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-norman-pcc or write to her at [email protected].
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#08 Aboodi Shabi: The Evolution, Diversity & Emotions of Coaching
In this podcast episode, we discuss Aboodi's work in the coaching industry, specifically in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We delve into the need for shifts in the coaching industry and the challenges of addressing systemic issues. We also touch on the importance of emotions in coaching, the value of coaches doing deep work on themselves, and the role of coaching in providing solace and support. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of coaching models and the importance of curiosity and playfulness in coaching.
Bio:
With over 25 years' experience as a professional coach and trainer, Aboodi has been working in executive coaching and coach training since the mid 1990s and has several years of international coaching, training and leadership development experience.
In addition to his executive coaching work, Aboodi is passionate about the development of coaches. He is lecturer in Coaching at Henley Business School, and also mentors individual coaches. He plays an active role on Henley Business School's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
A regular speaker on the international coaching circuit, Aboodi has been an invited guest tutor on mastery in coaching at several European coaching schools. He has been on the ICF global board and was founding co-president of the UK ICF Chapter. He is currently on the editorial board of Coaching at Work magazine.
Website - www.aboodishabi.com
Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/aboodi/
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