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The Wisdom of Embracing a Holistic Approach to Wellness in Coaching
In today's fast-paced world, individuals seek more than just traditional solutions to achieve overall well-being. As a pioneer in transformational coaching, Wisdom of the Whole Coaching Academy recognizes the importance of embracing a holistic approach to wellness in coaching practices. The holistic approach to coaching offers greater space for coaches and coaching clients to surface original insights and shifts for impactful transformation.
When the Going Gets Tough
Linda’s motto used to be, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” She worked hard for many years with that in mind. However, in the last several years she has a new motto: “When the going gets tough, what’s happening?”
The Power of Pleasure and Joy
It's common knowledge that reducing stress and living happier, joyful lives can improve health outcomes in a multitude of ways. This can be easier said than done however when we get bogged down in the responsibilities and stresses of life, and they all too easily dominate our time.
Interdependence
As many of you know, Dr. Linda Bark likes to celebrate Interdependence Day on July 5th each year (one day after Independence Day in the United States). Interdependence Day is a day to celebrate connection, collaboration, and working together to form the whole.
Coaching During Storms
There are all kinds of different storms in life, both figurative and literal. You could find yourself in the middle of a tornado, a lightning storm, torrential rain, or blizzard. You could also go through periods in life where you are dealing with family arguments, emergencies, job loss/job changes, or painful relationship breakups.
Dealing with Grief and Loss
Many of us have dealt with a tremendous amount of grief and loss of loved ones over the past few years. It's common to feel a void that doesn't easily get filled after someone has passed; the person you miss is gone from this physical world. If we stay in the Mental Structure of Consciousness only, we can continue to feel completely disconnected from our deceased loved ones and remain in a great deal of discomfort.
A Coach in Every Family
Our graduates often comment on how their new coaching skills improve their relationships, not only with their colleagues, but also with their friends and family. This comes as a welcome surprise; the unexpected applications of coaching are tremendously beneficial and far reaching. It has us wondering, what would the world be like if there was a Wisdom of the Whole coach in every family?
Shared Governance
There are different forms of shared governance that can be applied in organizations, businesses, government, and healthcare. Dr. Linda Bark, our Founder and CEO was trained in one form of flat organizational structure called Sociocracy 25 years ago. She has used it during the last several years in her consulting work and with Wisdom of the Whole. Holocracy is a similar approach that empowers employees and sets up a circle governing system.
Leaping into a New Paradigm
What I’ve noticed over the last several weeks is that major shifts are happening with individual clients as well as in organizations. Divisive messaging and dysfunctional actions without integrity are being recognized and called out. As a result, positive cultures are being created to a more impactful degree, bringing more people together.
Polarization
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably noticed how divided and polarized our society has become. Without even being dramatic, we believe this is one of the most pivotal points in human history that will determine the fate of humankind as we know it.
Choosing Love Over Fear
Once fear sets in it can be all too easy to just get more and more afraid; this is part of the dynamic of fear. But how do we get out of fear once we are in it? Let’s explore choosing love over fear. Making this choice and raising your vibration can be a difficult task, however it’s imperative to consciously engage with your thoughts and actions and ask yourself some important coaching questions: