Guiding One Another Up, Out and Beyond, Episode 420
The central work of our lives over the last 15 years or so has been as practicing integral development coaches, and as teachers of this way of guiding and supporting others as part of Thirdspace. In this conversation we explore what it is to be a ‘coach’ in this way, to use our humanity, intelligence, hearts and life force to grow wings and then to help other people grow wings of their own.
It’s such a rewarding, life-giving endeavour, and it teaches us ever more about being a person and taking care of others. Join us for an exploration of what ‘guiding people up and out’ might be, with inspiration from a lovely and inspiring poem by Ellie Steel.
This week’s conversation is hosted, as always, by Lizzie Winn and Justin Wise of Thirdspace.
Episode Overview
00:00 Introduction to Turning Towards Life
01:13 Exploring the Poem 'Wings'
02:30 The Power of Wings: A Poetic Introduction
05:44 Nurturing Power: The Legacy of Wing-Giving
08:41 The Role of Listening and Speaking in Growth
11:33 The Interplay of Support: Being For and Against
14:20 Defining Coaching: Integral Development
17:30 The Journey of Self-Generation: Growing Wings
20:20 The Community of Wing-Givers: Acknowledging Our Impact
23:19 The Art of Holding: Multi-Directional Support
26:18 Transcending Stories: The Power of Perspective
29:26 The Generosity of Coaching: Mutual Growth and Learning
32:42 Gratitude and Reflection
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Here’s our source for this week:
Wings
(for Miss)
Under her wings I live and grow and against
and with the feathers soft and
strong that open over
the heads of all who
reach up guiding
up
and
out
until the wings
flutter away and we
who are not in need grow
wings for ourselves and open
them up to those without wings
Ellie Steel
From She Will Soar: Bright, Brave Poems about Freedom by Women
(link on Bookstore)
Photo by Torianna Marasco on Unsplash