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How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonANOTHER BONUS - Father Len Cowan: Discovering a Rooted Faith from the IrishFather Len Cowan is a retired priest in the Anglican and Episcopal Churches. Today he runs the Abbey of the Way, a retreat center in Worcester, MA. Learn more about the Abbey here: https://www.abbeyoftheway.us/
In this season five bonus episode, Len shares with us his fascination with the Irish and how he returns to Ireland regularly to learn of the life of St. Patrick and the unique form of Christianity that took root there.
Len shares what a rooted Christianity looks like and encourages us to adopt practices to form our vision o...
2026-02-051h 04How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonBONUS - David Achata: Was Bethlehem Strategic? Recovering the "Religion of Jesus" in an Age of EmpireIn this bonus episode, David Achata challenges us to look at the Holiday Season as a time to remember "The Religion of Jesus" vs. "The Religion about Jesus." Who were the Magi that came from a distance of 1600 miles? Why did they go to Jerusalem? What do their beliefs about power, wisdom and authority show us for our time today in 2025?
As we finish 2025 and look ahead to 2026 - here's a Christmas message to contemplate.
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2025-12-1916 minHow People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonChoosing a Deep Life: Parker Palmer on Finding Faithfulness Over EffectivenessIn our season finale, David Achata sits down with legendary author Parker Palmer to explore what it means to live a rooted life. Discover the wisdom of prioritizing faithfulness to your true values over the pressure of external effectiveness, and how integrity deepens as we grow old.
In this episode, Parker Palmer quotes a poem by William Stafford.
A Ritual to Read to Each Other
If you don't know the kind of person I am
and I don't know the kind of person you are
a pattern that others made may prevail in the w...
2025-11-241h 14How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonJeff Vanderstelt - Coming Home to YourselfJeff Vanderstelt is the Executive Director of http://saturatetheworld.com/ an organization committed to equipping the church to live out of its identity in every space and place. He also helped found the Soma Family of Churches and lives near Seattle, Washington with his wife Jayne, and their family.
In this interview, Jeff shares his story of learning to be himself. After many years of personal work, Jeff reflects on his own life, changes, and his learning to be present to himself, to God and others.
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2025-11-171h 03How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonTim Ross - Becoming a "Sticker," Investing in a CommunityTim Ross is a Cherokee teacher, retired pastor, missionary and current seminary teacher. In this episode Tim shares with us native ways of praying, as well as the concept of becoming a "Sticker" - meaning, someone who stays and invests in a community.
Tim's teaching work can be found at NAIITS, an an indigenous seminary. To learn more about Tim and his work, check out https://naiits.com/
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2025-11-101h 06How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonLisa Sharon Harper - Cultivating a Very Good WorldLisa Sharon Harper is an author, theologan, teacher, and consultant. She is the founder of https://freedomroad.us/ and gives her life to helping others learn to do justice in just ways.
This is Lisa's second appearance on this podcast. To listen to her first interview, go back to Season 2 and check out our season finale.
In this episode, Lisa shares about a recent trip to Brazil to work with an influental church there, and talks with us about the importance of silence when cultivating a rooted life.
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2025-11-0359 minHow People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonDonna Burske - Though My Fathers and Mothers Left MeDr. Donna Burske serves as a Hospital Chaplain Manager in Orlando, Florida. She is a mother, teacher, contemplative, and a cancer survivor. In this episode Donna shares what it was like growing up adopted and eventually finding her biological family.
She shares what it means to her to live a rooted life in this thought-provoking episode. To contact donna email her at dburske@gmail.com
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2025-10-2756 minHow People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonJoe Steinke - Finding a Greater Grace From a Deeper WellJoe Steinke is a Spiritual Director, a former pastor, lifelong musician and co-founder of 24/7 Prayer USA. In this interview he shares what it was like to grow up in community in the midst of the Jesus Movement of the 1970's. He also shares practices people can engage in to find their rooting. Joe shares what it means to be a mystic and encourages us to find a "greater grace from a deeper well."
To find out more about Joe Steinke and connect with his work visit http://www.souloftheshepherd.org/
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2025-10-201h 00How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonRon Pickell - The Kingdom Among UsRon Pickell is a retired pastor and chaplain. His most recent position was serving on the University Campus of UC Berkeley, California for 25 years.
In this episode Ron talks with us about how being rooted means knowing what you’re about, where you’re going, and what’s most important. For Ron, that means understanding the presence and power of God among us right now. Ron shares his conversion story, his near death experience of a years ago and how that changed him.
As a special bonus, we’ve included a song of Ron’s from many y...
2025-10-131h 01How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonSeason 5 Introduction - Living a Rooted Life With David AchataWhat does it mean to be a rooted person in a world that leaves so many of us feeling lost? To be rooted is to be connected — to God, to others, and to the larger story we’re part of.
This season, David Achata, author, leadership consultant, coach, and former pastor, takes listeners on a journey of listening, learning, and connecting with mentors and community. In this episode, he draws from the wisdom of Parker Palmer, Richard Rohr, and John O’Donohue, as well as Scripture and Indigenous traditions. David explores how rootedness can transform pain, restore connec...
2025-10-0624 minHow People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonAndrew Holley - The House Fire That Led to Rock n' Roll (UPDATED)Andrew Holley was once a pastor and church planter. But then his house burned down. After picking up the pieces, he and his wife tried to keep going the way they always had, but something had changed.
Some time later, at the urging of his friends, he entered a singer/songwriter contest. From there, he kept playing. Today, Andrew has embraced the music life and writes music that's full of soul, blues, and good ole' rock n' roll.
He spoke on the How People Grow Podcast about this transition - listen and enjoy his wisdom ab...
2025-09-081h 22How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonTommy Rutledge - How Church Planting Changed MeTommy Rutledge began his career as an Engineer, but later in life felt the call to serve in pastoral work as a Church Planter. Tommy shares how it changed him and helped birth the most unusual kind of work.
To learn more about Tommy check out http://somaasheville.com/ and https://www.mountcarmelgoats.com/
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2025-09-011h 01How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonDaniel Kasambira - From Pizza Delivery Driver to CEODaniel Kasambira is the CEO of the United Way in Madison County, Alabama. After a successful career in non-profit work Daniel moved to the for-profit sector. But after being laid off, he faced the question: how do I navigate this season of unknowns?
Finding himself delivering pizzas, he got an opportunity that changed everything. Today he shares his story as a way to encourage people to not give up and to remember those who helped you along the way.
To learn more about Daniel see https://uwmadisoncounty.org/leadership/
To learn about the L...
2025-08-2558 minHow People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonAshi Alison - Embracing the Fertile VoidAshi Alison is a Yoga and Breathwork teacher currently living near Chattanooga, Tennessee. In this special interview, she talks with us from a courtyard in Ireland.
Ashi describes why she left a successful career at the North Face, selling all her possessions, and moving to a shack in Costa Rica for 10 years.
Ashi walks us through what she learned during a season by the Ocean and encourages us to "embrace the fertile void" when in a transition season.
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2025-08-181h 00How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonBrooke Lark - What Happens on a Healing JourneyBrooke Lark is the founder of Lark & Co. She is the world's most downloaded food photographer and one of the world's most interesting women.
After leaving the Mormon faith, she embarked on a journey she could never have predicted. To listen to her first interview on this show, click here.
What happens after you leave your faith and your marriage? For Brooke, a call with a U.S. Senator changed everything and led her into the world of plant medicine. In this episode she shares that when you embark on a healing journey, you heal.
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2025-08-111h 04How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonTim Ross - "Show Me, Teach Me, I'm Open"Tim Ross is a lifelong pastor, missionary and teacher. He's also a Native Cherokee related to Chief John Ross. In this episode Tim shares his story, his life with the Maasai People for ten years and most recently, his work with NAIITS, the North American Indigenous Institute for Theological Studies.
Tim walks us through what it means to step into your ancestry and take the simple steps the Creator reveals. He invites us to pray, "show me, teach me, I'm open."
Learn more about NAIITS at https://naiits.com/
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2025-08-041h 10How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonSeason 4 Introduction: What is a Transition? With David AchataTransitions are marked by endings, then a murky middle zone, and then a new beginning. In this episode David Achata discusses why we're focusing on transtions for season 4.
To learn about David's work see http://achatacoaching.com
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2025-07-2819 minHow People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonAmy Achata: From Chronic Pain to Embodied LivingJoin us as Amy Achata recounts her deeply personal story of overcoming chronic illness and migraines. Amy shares how she discovered the surprising reason for a lifetime of pain lay hidden in her own story. From there, she was able to explore the untapped intelligence of her body.
Amy delves into the specific embodiment practices that enabled her to finally understand and respond to her body's needs, resulting in remarkable transformation and healing.
She shares invaluable lessons learned on her path and provides actionable tips for listeners seeking to alleviate chronic pain or illness by...
2025-06-091h 05How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonHow Your Gut Impacts (What You Think Is) Your IntuitionEver wonder where those "gut feelings" really come from?
In this episode, David shares a personal story about stalking a deer that led him to a surprising understanding of the gut's influence on what we think. He and Dr. Tyler McCurry, D.O., unpack the fascinating gut-brain connection and how optimizing your gut health can unlock clearer emotional and intuitive guidance.
Plus, get actionable advice on strengthening your intuition through practices like mindfulness and spending time in nature, and explore how faith can be a powerful ally in trusting your inner voice. Tune in to...
2025-06-0244 minHow People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonThe Mind-Body-Spirit Connection --Your Story's Impact on Your SoulDiscover the powerful connection between your mind, body, and spirit with us. David shares his personal journey of overcoming a decade of chest pain by understanding the link between his emotions, breathing, and physical health.
Dr. McCurry explores how spiritual practices like prayer and meditation can support your overall wellness and revisits the idea of your body as a sacred temple deserving of care.
Learn to live with intention, aligning your actions with what truly matters. Join David Achata & Dr. Tyler McCurry, D.O., for insights on a holistic path to a healthier, more fulfilling...
2025-05-2650 minHow People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonMovement as MedicineJoin David Achata and Dr. Tyler McCurry as they discuss the vital role movement plays in both our physical and emotional well-being. Explore the benefits of mindful practices to connect with your body and release tension. Dr. McCurry explains how regular exercise helps calm the nervous system and reduce stress. Discover the surprising connection between movement and spiritual practices like prayer and meditation. Plus, get practical ideas for easily incorporating more movement into your daily life, no matter your current fitness level.
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2025-05-2048 minHow People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every SeasonThe Body's Memory & Releasing Trauma (updated)*Updated - Note: The previous version of this episode was partial. This new version contains the entire interview.
Join David Achata and Dr. Tyler McCurry as they explore how past hurts and ongoing stress can get trapped in the body, affecting us physically and emotionally. Dr. McCurry explains how our nervous system reacts to stress and trauma and how it can get out of balance.
In this episode, you'll discover body-centered ways to heal, like focusing on physical sensations, and how hands-on methods can help release held tension from the past. Learn about the body's...
2025-05-131h 00How 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.
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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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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
https://youtu.be/PNqjNp2YGFA
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/
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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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2024-09-3008 min
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
Feeling Beings Who ThinkSeeking a Life-Giving Life“If you want to connect with true strength, then you have to find your own weakness." Yes! That is from today's guest, David Achata, an author, coach, trainer, facilitator, speaker, and former pastor. David brings over twenty years of leadership experience to organizations, team development, and training. He is the author of "Embrace What You Don’t Know: A Stupid Guide to Smart Business Leadership" and "Executive Retreats for Busy Business Leaders:
How to Achieve More by Working Less" He lives in the mountains of East Tennessee with his wife and two children. Thanks for listening!
To le...
2024-05-051h 01
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 min
Love in ActionDavid Achata: Embrace What You Don’t KnowDavid Achata is the author of Embrace What You Don’t Know, as well as a coach, trainer, facilitator, and speaker. Living in the mountains of Tennessee with his wife and two children, he brings over 20 years of leadership experience. Marcel and David dive into his book and the idea of asking the right questions instead of having the right answers. David gets real about toxic shame, how to combat it, and the impact of leadership orientation.
Stewardship
Robb Holman and Marcel break the ice with today’s co-host segment on stewardship. Being a good...
2022-12-081h 14Make 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.
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2019-07-0200 minThe Saturate PodcastEpisode 79: Creating a Gospel Fluent CultureIn this episode of the Saturate Podcast, Brad Watson talks with Abe Meysenburg and David Achata about leading from the gospel and how our leadership structures and cultures are affected when we don't.
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 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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2017-06-3045 minThe 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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2017-06-3000 min
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