155: Embodied Leadership - Thomas Rosenberg on Somatic Coaching and Regenerating from the Inside Out

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with somatic coach and leadership development professional, Thomas Rosenberg. We dive deep into the often-overlooked connection between our bodies, our leadership, and our ability to create truly regenerative outcomes. Thomas shares his personal journey from a linear-thinking family and a career in global climate policy to his current work helping leaders reconnect with their inner wisdom after a near-fatal accident forced him to re-evaluate everything.

Join us as we explore how to move beyond "heady" solutions and learn to trust the intelligence of our bodies. Thomas explains how understanding our ingrained patterns can help us show up as more effective, resilient, and authentic leaders. This conversation is an essential listen for any "regenpreneur" who has felt the burnout of the hustle culture and is ready to learn how to lead from a place of centeredness, purpose, and wholeness.

Highlighted Promotion:

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Show Notes:

• [01:51] - Noam and Joshua introduce the episode and guest, Thomas Rosenberg, a growth professional focused on leadership development.
• [02:31] - Noam shares his personal story of burnout from the "move fast and break things" digital marketing world and the physical toll it took on him.
• [04:34] - Joshua relates his own experience with the "grow baby, grow" culture and how neglecting himself in his branding agency led to ulcers.
• [08:43] - Thomas Rosenberg joins the conversation, calling in from Ohlone land in Oakland, California.
• [11:16] - Thomas shares the ethos of his work as a somatic coach: "Reconnect to yourself so we can more easily connect to each other so we can reconnect to the planet."
• [15:31] - How does being in tune with our bodies help us make better decisions? Thomas discusses the neuroscience of decision-making and how our gut is constantly scanning for safety or threat.
• [19:34] - A case study: How Thomas helped a client shift from a "see me, see me" mindset to one of grounded, trustworthy leadership by asking better questions.
• [27:56] - Thomas begins his story: growing up in a linear-thinking medical family and feeling like he wasn't "enough."
• [29:07] - His career path into the policy side of energy, climate, and sustainability, where he worked in 20 countries helping people get comfortable with change.
• [32:22] - The turning point: A near-fatal bicycle accident with a traumatic brain injury that forced him to re-evaluate his life and work.
• [33:29] - Thomas connects his work to regenerative principles like biomimicry and social permaculture, asking "how can we make conditions conducive to life?"
• [41:05] - Thomas relates social permaculture to his coaching, explaining how he looks at the "whole human" and the "nutrients" they need to thrive.
• [01:00:08] - Thomas's key takeaway for entrepreneurs: "Where are you sourcing the energy for your work?" He challenges leaders to move beyond anger and exhaustion and to practice resilience.
• [01:10:47] - How to connect with Thomas and his work at regenerate.coach.