In this episode we’re talking to Christopher Kabakis about coaching & psychedelics.
Christopher is co-founder of the Evolute Institute for Inner Development, an interdisciplinary organization dedicated to cultivating inner capacities for leadership and personal growth through modalities such as breathwork, meditation, somatic practices, and immersive retreat programs. He designs and facilitating the personal development programs for entrepreneurs, changemakers and leaders at Evolute and coaches people individually on personal, professional and leadership matters.
- He has been training in Integrative Somatic Process (ISP at the Holloman Institute), in HAKOMI (a mindfulness-based body-oriented form of psychotherapy), in trauma-informed process work as part of the Timeless Wisdom Training (Thomas Hübl) and in Somatic Experiencing (Peter Levine).
- Previously, Christopher obtained a Masters Degree in Business and Economics from WHU (Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management), lived and worked in Sweden, Italy, Spain and Japan and did Ph.D.-level studies at HEC Montreal, Canada.
- He is Affiliate Professor at ESCP Europe Business School and teaches at several Master and Executive Programs (EMBA, EMDIEL, MSIE, MIM, MISM…).
- His great interest lies in integrating different ASC modalities and especially certain forms of embodied mindfulness and somatics into his coaching and process work – all in the service of promoting integration, growth and deep, lasting change in his clients.
To check out the Evolute Insitute and their retreats, go to https://evolute-institute.com/
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Show notes
00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Deep Inner Work
03:11 The Role of Psychedelics in Coaching
06:07 Transitioning from Speaker Coaching to Deep Work
09:07 Personal Experiences with Psychedelics
12:10 The Impact of Psychedelics on Personal Development
15:11 Integrating Psychedelics into Coaching Practices
18:04 Navigating Intentions in Psychedelic Experiences
21:01 Creating Safe Spaces for Psychedelic Work
24:08 The Importance of Individual Intentions
27:19 Preparing for Psychedelic Experiences
29:53 The Balance of Intention and Surrender
33:03 Self-Regulation and Resistance in Psychedelic Work
40:34 Psychoeducation and Self-Regulation
41:22 Facilitation vs. Guidance in Preparation
42:11 Establishing Ground Rules in Sharing Circles
44:23 Navigating Conversations Post-Experience
45:58 Encouraging Personal Reflection After Ceremony
50:38 Screening Protocols for Participants
54:01 Ecstatic Experiences and Integration
59:20 The Use of Psychedelics in Organizational Contexts
01:04:21 Self-Leadership and Personal Development
01:08:31 The Importance of Client Commitment
01:11:27 Holding Space for Difficult Emotions
01:18:37 Exploring the Intersection of Coaching and Psychedelics
01:23:24 Influential Works and Personal Development
01:28:36 The Need for Regulation in Psychedelic Practices
01:31:18 Defining the Boundaries of Coaching and Therapy
01:35:46 Navigating Client Relationships and Referrals
01:40:58 The Responsibility of Coaches in Psychedelic Work
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