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How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonUnderstanding Your Body's SignalsJoin David Achata and Dr. Tyler McCurry as they explore how our bodies communicate. Dr. McCurry shares his story of the damage done to his body as a football player and how that was the first step that led him toward osteopathic medicine.
In this episode, we'll look at the core principles of the body's self-healing capacity and how symptoms can be vital messages. We'll also touch on practical tips for tuning into your body's language through mindful movement and reflection as well as caring for your body as a spiritual practice.
To support this...2025-05-0641 minHow People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonSeason 3 Introduction: Embodied Wisdom For Life's JourneyJoin hosts David Achata & Dr. Tyler McCurry as we launch "The Wisdom of the Body," exploring the powerful mind-body connection, and learning the shift from "doing" to "being."
In this season introduction, David shares how our stories are embodied, influencing our feelings and actions, drawing on insights from Bessel van der Kolk (trauma's impact) and Stephen Porges (nervous system).
Learn to listen to your body's wisdom for greater self-awareness and navigate life's journey with authenticity. Tune in to begin your embodied understanding.
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Learn...2025-04-2921 minHow People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonBONUS - Learn to Invest In Yourself. An interview with the Leadership Renewal CollectiveLife is chaotic, but you don't have to be. In this special bonus episode, David interviews Kyle & Brigitte, two leaders who participated in the Leadership Renewal Collective to gain stability in their lives and in their leadership.
Kyle & Brigitte are both people leaders who wanted to invest in themselves. In this interview, they talk about why they needed three months to learn four valuable disciplines, the difference it made, and their advice for others looking to invest in themselves.
To learn more about Off Course Rescue, Brigitte's non-profit, go to https://ko...2025-04-0939 min
Almost Grown UpWait… Am I Having a Midlife Crisis? David Achata on Reinventing Your Life.At some point, we all hit that “Is this actually my life?” moment. Maybe it sneaks up on you in a work meeting that should have been an email. Maybe it happens when you catch yourself getting way too excited about a new vacuum.Or maybe it’s bigger than that. Feeling stuck. Restless. Like something in your life isn’t working, but you’re not sure what to do about it.So… is this an actual crisis? Or just part of growing up?I sat down w...2025-03-3155 minHow People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonLisa Sharon Harper - Knowing Your Story & The Medicine We All NeedLisa Sharon Harper is an author, activist, and professor. She's written multiple books including The Very Good Gospel and Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World and How to Repair it all.
In this episode, Lisa shares how she didn't set out to write the book, Fortune, but to learn who she was. In the process she uncovered the complex twists and turns of the development race laws in the United States. She urges us to learn our stories and learn that we can change the power dynamics in our culture if we choose.
2025-03-101h 12How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonJustin Uhler - Overcoming PTSD & Turning Struggle to StrengthJustin Uhler is a former Army Ranger & Iraq War combat veteran. In this interview, Justin describes overcoming PTSD and finding purpose after the military. Today he works as a business consultant, is married, and a father of four living in Tacoma, Washington.
Learn more about Justin's work at https://www.refineandgrow.com/
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2025-03-031h 05How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonAmy Buckingham - From the Reservation to Health Care Executive & Leading With VulnerabilityAmy Buckingham describes her upbringing on the Round Valley Indian Reservation, surviving attempted murder, single parenthood, learning how to live life in broader society, and the unlikely path she walked that landed her as a healthcare executive.
She embodies the resilience principle of learning to live and lead from a place of vulnerability. Don't miss this amazing conversation.
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2025-02-2452 minHow People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonVince Chamberlain - Finding Servanthood After the Coast GuardCaptain Vince Chamberlain describes his rocky journey after The United States Coast Guard, how he overcame a hard divorce, navigated finding a new career (from driving tugboats to private yachts), and became a barber.
Vince describes finding purpose in his new endeavor, "The FOB" project (Forward Operating Base) - a new non-profit for transitioning veterans. Support the FOB project at https://www.thefobproject.org/
Vince guides us through his journey and encourages us to find a way to serve.
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2025-02-1753 minHow People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonBrooke Lark - Leaving Mormonism & Pushing All the Buttons "Till the Candy Comes Out"Brooke Lark runs Larke & Co, a creative agency. But before that, she was a devout Mormon. Hear her story of leaving Mormonism, divorcing, finding herself in an abusive marriage and how she escaped on a backpacking trip and started over.
Brooke embodies the principle of "pushing all the buttons until the candy comes out," in other words, try many things to become the healthiest and most expansive version of yourself.
Find out more Brooke's creative work at: https://larkxco.com/
Also, to learn more about her foray into the the world of plant...2025-02-101h 00How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonMike Cinelli - Overcoming Heroin & Learning to Bloom Where You're PlantedIn this powerful episode, David Achata and Mike Cinelli discuss Mike's recovery from Heroin.
Mike takes us on his personal journey through trauma and substance abuse, while emphasizing the importance of community, addressing emotional pain, and daily practices like meditation for recovery.
Connect with Mike at https://mikecinelli.com/
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2025-02-0351 minHow People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonDavid Achata - Season 2 Introduction: Pillars of ResilenceLife is chaotic, but you don't have to be.
Season 2 of the How People Grow Podcast is all about resilience-- the ability to not just survive, but thrive amidst life's inevitable chaos.
This episode outlines three key investments for building it: strengthening support systems, cultivating a resilient mindset, and prioritizing physical and emotional well-being.
Last, David previews upcoming guests and their stories of overcoming addiction, navigating religious transitions, finding purpose after military service, escaping challenging circumstances, and the power of understanding personal narratives, all through the lens of the three pillars of resilience...2025-01-2725 min
Management Blueprint | Steve Preda251: Multiply Who You Are with David Achata
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David Achata, Founder of Achata Coaching, Inc., is driven by his mission to help leaders multiply the best of who they are by fostering self-awareness and intentional growth.
We learn about David’s journey from high-energy workaholic to leadership coach, shaped by personal challenges and a deep desire to help others become healthier, more effective leaders. The guest explains his Four Disciplines of Retreating framework, which includes going away alone, with a guide, with your team, and with your family. David emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, cultivating social resilience, and building strong pe...2024-10-1531 minHow People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonBONUS: Hurricane Helene & How Suffering Changes Us With Tommy RutledgeIn this special bonus episode, David Achata talks with Pastor Tommy Rutledge about the impacts of Hurricane Helene. They discuss how suffering changes people and ways to get involved in helping their efforts in the city. With so much flooding and damage, knowing where to turn to help is hard. We're thankful Tommy took time on short notice to share what he is up to.
To help Soma Asheville's efforts go to http://somaasheville.com/ and click the red "donate" button to contribute to the efforts in West Asheville to help those impacted by Hurricane H...2024-10-0943 min
How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonPart 6: Randy Woodley on Indigenous WorldviewThis is our season finale with Dr. Randy Woodley of the Eloheh Indigenous Learning Center. In this conversation David Achata interviews Randy about his journey to embracing his Cherokee ancestry, living by indigenous values and how the Western Worldview is hurting us.
Randy also shares about his newest book, Journey to Eloheh: How Indigenous Values Lead Us to Harmony and Well-Being. Get yours here: https://shorturl.at/CIboc
Learn more about Randy's work at https://www.eloheh.org/
Continue the conversation at: https://www.patreon.com/HowPeopleGrow
2024-09-3057 min
How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonPart 5: The Power of AssurancesIt's hard to talk to people who see things different. In this episode, David Achata & Tyler Rogers show how to create a safe space for open communication and collaboration by offering reassurances to build trust and a willingness to participate in learning. Learn skills to negotiate a win-win solution that might meet diverse needs and by doing this we learn to build a foundation for long-term collaborations.
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2024-09-3042 min
How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonPart 4: Restoring Dignity, The Power of Respectful DialogueIt's hard to demonstrate genuine respect and validation. In this episode, David Achata & Tyler Rogers show what respectful communication looks like when someone else has an experience that you just can't understand. David gets personal by sharing some of his mixed-heritage story. Tyler demonstrates how to value someone's experience in a way that builds trust.
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2024-09-3037 min
How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonPart 3: Finding the Understandable PartWant to understand opposing viewpoints without agreeing? In this episode, David Achata & Tyler Rogers talk about how to ask good questions to build bridges. They also touch on exploring the root causes of our resistance to understanding others and how to use empathy for connection, not necessarily agreement.
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2024-09-3023 min
How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonPart 2: Getting Beyond, "You're Wrong"Understanding that we all have biased perspectives and personal filters is essential to constructive conversations. Move beyond "right vs. wrong" to understand the "why" behind beliefs. David Achata, PCC & Dr. Tyler Rogers explore healthy ways to challenge someone's thinking.
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2024-09-3053 min
How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonPart 1: Keeping Your Mind OpenAvoid the trap of being too decisive. Growth thrives by learning diverse perspectives. David Achata, PCC & Dr. Tyler Rogers explore how decisiveness can lead to stagnation. Learn to restore dignity in communication through active listening that fosters learning and integration.
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2024-09-3051 min
How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonWhy This Podcast Was CreatedIn Season 1, we'll explore what it looks like to learn to get outside of our wordview. In this season introduction, David shares why he started this podcast and his hopes for it.
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The Saturate PodcastA Disciple-Making JourneyDisciples become like those they are following. As we make disciples of Jesus, the ones we lead can take on our character and practices, which is a key reason why a leader's journey toward spiritual and emotional health matters. In this episode, David Achata shares with Jeff Vanderstelt his journey of heart transformation and its significant impact on the key relationships around him. Listen to this episode and consider your journey: are you taking steps for your own spiritual and emotional health?2024-06-2647 min
Toxic Leadership: Tales of TransformationUnlocking Your Inner Power w/ David Achata and Tyler RogersExplore how your world shapes your view of reality. This episode explores the psychology and philosophy of perception, revealing how experiences (both positive and negative) color how we interpret the world.Our guests join your host to discuss how problems can be reflections of our inner selves. Real-life examples and case studies showcase how backgrounds, cultures, and life events impact how we approach external challenges.Learn about "projection" and how understanding it can boost self-awareness and problem-solving skills. We'll also share practical tips on cultivating a more objective perspective...2024-04-0358 min
Make Life Less DifficultDavid Achata: Writing a Book to YourselfMy guest today is David Achata.David is a returning guest and if you haven’t listened to our first conversation, I highly recommend it. It’s episode 83. David is a leadership and team development coach, the author of several business leadership books, and he brings over twenty years of leadership experience into his work. He’s experienced multiple career changes, moving across the country and back, supporting his mother through the end of her life, and more.David is a great storyteller, an inspiring leader, a man who practices what he teaches. I...2023-11-281h 03
Refine & GrowInterview with Executive Trainer and Author, David AchataIn this episode, Justin and Lynse interview David Achata about his work guiding Executives on the importance of knowing and understanding your values in order to have a productive work and personal life, and the approach he outlines in his latest book, Executive Retreats for Busy Business Leaders. Want to learn more? Go to https://achatacoaching.com/2023-11-1524 min
Real Life MentoringReal Life Mentoring: The Story of David and BlaineToday you have an up close and personal look into a mentor/mentee relationship. Chris and Christina introduce you to David and Blaine. Through their conversation, you'll get a chance to examine an authentic picture of how mentoring can not only impact the mentee but also the mentor. You'll appreciate the ease in which both men share earnest stories about one another, honor the value of being truly known by another person and share some "inside" jokes about shopping the produce aisle! As David and Blaine share their story, you'll come away wanting to hear more from both of...2023-11-1150 minMake Life Less DifficultAmy Achata: Untangling Generational TraumaMy guest today is Amy Achata.Amy is a clinical mental health counselor. She believes meaningful connection changes people – and this is what the therapeutic process is all about. Amy is passionate about encouraging growth and restoration for those questioning their purpose or identity and searching for meaning. Amy works with people facing grief and loss, generational trauma, religious trauma, anxiety and identity questions and more.Amy has multiple degrees, including two bachelors degrees in addition to her masters. She spent a number of years focusing on raising her two children as her family...2023-08-151h 15
OneSharpSwordInterview with David AchataDavid Achata is a leadership coach and management consultant. He’s a soft-spoken, reflective extrovert who loves hiking and mountain biking.
Rather than traditional college, David pursued the path of spending a decade in pastoral ministry.
He found that saying YES to opportunities paved the way for him. As he’s opened to authenticity, he’s learning about and leading others in showing the True Self vs. The False Self (sometimes the one that’s more public if alignment and maturity aren’t present).
His history made him overly responsible and feeling like he needed...2023-07-2547 minToxic Leadership: Tales of TransformationOvercoming Toxic Optimism with David AchataDavid Achata is an author, coach, trainer, facilitator for business leaders and managers. He brings over twenty years of leadership experience to organizations, team development, and management training. He lives in the mountains of east Tennessee with his wife and two children. His third book, Executive Retreats for Busy Business Leaders: How to Achieve More by Working Less, released June 6th, 2023.The Toxic Leadership PodcastInstagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcastTwitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human ca...2023-07-1245 min
Inside Out Leadership with Robb HolmanHow to Own Your Own Issues To Better Serve Others with David AchataMy guest this month features leadership development coach, author and consultant, David Achata.
David has struggled with emotional health and has worked to overcome these challenges, which has equipped him to better serve others.
During this 30-minute podcast, David shares practical insights to help leaders take ownership of their own issues so that they can better serve others.
The conversation also touches on David's upcoming book, "Executive Retreats for Busy Business Leaders," which highlights the importance of leaders taking time to retreat and recharge. The book provides guidance on how leaders can make the most of these retreats to enhance...2023-05-0134 min
Lift-Off With Energizing Results286-David AchataEpisode Summary
David Achata is an author, coach, trainer, facilitator, and speaker. He brings 20 years of leadership experience to organizations, team development, and training. He lives in the mountains of east Tennessee with his wife and two children.
Who’s your ideal client and what’s the biggest challenge they face?
What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem?
What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue?
What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with...2023-03-2321 minMake Life Less DifficultDavid Achata: From Chaos to Stability, Meaning, and StoryMy guest today is David Achata.David is an author, coach, trainer, facilitator, and speaker. He brings over twenty years of leadership experience to organizations, team development, and training. He holds a master’s degree in Spiritual Development and is an ICF Certified Executive Coach at the PCC level.Over the years, David has worked in a wide array of capacities from high school teacher, to pastor, to organizational health consultant. His coaching firm, Achata Coaching Inc. was founded in 2011 to make space for leaders to find vision....2022-10-111h 13
Perguntar Não OfendeMarta Temido: Como vamos sair do confinamento?Sabíamos que não iríamos matar o vírus e impedir que ele fizesse vítimas. Que o mais perigoso era que nos acontecesse o que aconteceu a Espanha e Itália. E tínhamos tudo para correr mal: as mesmas características demográficas, culturais e, anda por cima, menos camas em cuidados intensivos. Tínhamos tudo para correr mal, mas não correu. Até agora. Mas é cedo para falar, porque nem sequer sabemos se o vírus não regressará no inverno. Que condições precisamos para regressar a qualquer coisa semelhante à normalidade? Quando...2020-04-131h 18
FKU50Lean On MeWe're not the only ones aging. At this stage of life, many of us have become responsible for the care of our aging parents. Life Coach David Achata joins the FKU50 crew for an honest conversation about that. He shares lessons he's learned and discusses the emotional, physical and mental dynamics that come with that role. This episode is for anyone who needs a reminder that it's okay, no necessary, to ask for help.
Submit your questions, comments, and topics you would like the guys to discuss by text
or voicemail to: 407-399-8324 or email...2019-07-0200 minThe Saturate PodcastEpisode 79: Creating a Gospel Fluent CultureIn this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Abe Myesenburg and David Achata about leading from the gospel and how much of our current leadership structures and cultures are broken.2019-05-2245 minThe Saturate PodcastEpisode 058: Leadership That Releases MovementIn this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with David Achata about a new premium podcast we're launching for leaders of leaders. Plus give you a preview of the first episode with Todd Engstrom and Jeff Vanderstelt. Get the entire series when you become a member.2018-09-2650 minThe Saturate PodcastEpisode 037: The Power of Missional Community Leader CoachingIn this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson and David Achata talk about the the powerful tool of coaching for leaders and churches. Then, they dive into a real scenario as David coaches Brad as he would any leader. For more informtion on Saturate's coaching: https://saturatetheworld.com/coaching.2018-03-1446 minThe Saturate PodcastEpisode 014: How to Prayerfully PlanOn this episode of The Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson and David Achata share the purpose and power of prayerfully planning within a disciple's life. This skill can be learned as we increasingly learn to submit to the Spirit of God. David shares his story of learning to prayerfully plan and three steps we can all use as we plan our lives for good works. We also mention several resources to help you plan annually, monthly, and weekly.2017-08-0435 min
The Relational ToolshedRelational Toolshed: What & How Do We Grieve? with David AchataWhat & How Do We Grieve? with David Achata the Founder & Director of Achata Coaching. Hurt people hurt people, so how can we help heal wounded people?
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Hardcore Church PlantingHCP #10 - Church Planting with David Achata. CPP MSG# 562-553-0004If you are a church planter, soon to be church planter, or leader of an established church, that is looking for more insight and direction on what God is doing through church planting to reach the lost, then this is the podcast for you!2015-03-2535 min