In this insightful episode, Bill is joined by special guest Stephanie Mitchell from Sunshine Coast, Australia. They talked about the nuances of working with complex trauma and the transformative power of healing through the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. With a focus on creating spaces of safety and acceptance, Stephanie highlights how leadership and self-leadership can be profoundly impacted by understanding and integrating IFS principles. From the significance of non-pathologizing approaches to mental health to the embodied confidence essential for genuine leadership, this conversation offers a deep dive into how change and leadership manifest through personal growth and understanding.
Keynotes:
• Bill: Introduces Stephanie Mitchell, emphasizing her specialization in complex trauma and her approach to therapy beyond diagnostic labels.
• Stephanie: Shares her journey to the Sunshine Coast and her philosophy that connection heals, underscoring the importance of creating safe therapeutic spaces.
• Discussion on Leadership: Bill and Stephanie explore the intersection of leadership and the IFS model, discussing how self-leadership fosters a deeper understanding of oneself and others.
• Personal Growth and Confidence: Stephanie discusses the evolution of confidence through personal growth, noting that leadership often emerges naturally as individuals engage deeply with their own healing processes.
• Embodied Confidence: The conversation highlights how true leadership stems from an embodied confidence, a deep, intuitive understanding of oneself that extends to others.
• Non-pathologizing Mental Health: Although briefly mentioned, Stephanie hints at a non-pathologizing approach to mental health, promising a rich area for future discussion.
Listeners can find more about Stephanie Mitchell and her work by visiting her website mentioned in the podcast, promising resources for those interested in deepening their understanding of IFS and its application in therapy and leadership.
Links/References:
• Learn more about Stephanie Mitchell at www.stephaniemitchell.com.au
• Learn more about IFS Coaching with Bill Tierney at www.billtierneycoaching.com
• Learn more about coaching with Martin Kettelhut at www.listeningisthekey.com
• Learn more about IFS at www.IFS-institute.com
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