Julia Vaughan Smith in conversation with Jevon Dangeli.
Topics covered:
1. What is the most constructive and ethical approach in coaching when trauma presents in the session?
2. What is the Authentic Self and how can coaches support clients to empower their Authentic Self, particularly in regard to addressing issues in the ‘here & now’ when they stem from ‘there & then’?
3. Since transpersonal coaching allows for exploring the patterns behind issues, including their root causes, the coaching process may land up in the ‘slippery space’ or ‘grey zone’ – where therapy and coaching intersect. Although transpersonal coaches are trained to hold space for whatever arises in the coaching session and to support the client in integrating their experience, they need to remain mindful not to slip into the domain of therapy. However, we acknowledge that early life trauma many be the cause many of the issues which present in coaching and that the transpersonal perspective (involving both the enhancement of somatic experience and accessing states of open awareness) might reveal the existence of trauma. What is the best practice for transpersonal coaches in this regard?
4. Considering the pandemic and the international implications of the war in Ukraine, as well as the ongoing climate crisis, economic insecurity, and other global issues, we’re evidently living in a time of existential crisis of which the traumatising effects are likely immeasurable, yet most probable. In light of this concern, how might coaches be of greatest value in the world today?
… and other great questions from the large group of coaches and psychologists who participated in this conversation.
Julia’s book (Coaching & Trauma) is highly recommend for ASE Facilitators and Transpersonal Coaches. It is available at most online book sellers. Julia´s website