Arete Coach: The Art & Science of Executive Coaching

About Arete Coach: The Art & Science of Executive Coaching

“Arete Coach Podcast" Explores the "Art and Science" of Executive Coaching hosted by Severin Sorensen. The “Arete Coach Podcast" is for executive coaches and anyone considering becoming an executive coach. The podcast is especially valuable to executive coaches who are lifetime learners with deep curiosity about the "art and science" of coaching. In this podcast, the ‘art of coaching’ is explored through engaging interviews with leading executive coaches from diverse backgrounds sharing their individual coaching journeys, learnings, methods, best questions, and situational approaches to executive coaching. Beyond best practices, the podcast will regularly mine research on the ‘science of coaching’ and explores ongoing scientific discoveries and studies looking for what works and why, with an aim to improve the core body of knowledge for executive coaches and the industry.

Publisher

Arete Coach Podcast

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Nov 2020

Latest episode

24 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

2 of 219 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   24 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   AC 1219 Larry Cassidy  "Connector, Commander, Corporate and Chair"

   In this special memorial episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, host Severin Sorensen honors the extraordinary life and influence of Larry Cassidy—Marine Corps officer, corporate leader, Vistage Master Chair, mentor, and friend. Drawing from multiple past interviews, Sorensen reconstructs Larry’s story, weaving together personal history, powerful coaching moments, signature questions, and original tribute songs written in Larry’s honor. Born in 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Larry excelled academically and showed an early aptitude for public speaking. He later served as a Marine Corps Lieutenant and Captain, leading Marines in the Pacific region with discipline, courage, and “bark on the wood” truthfulness—a philosophy that shaped his entire coaching career. After a distinguished corporate career at General Mills, Quaker Oats, and Wilson Sporting Goods, Larry became a Vistage/TEC Chair in 1987. Over 38 years he earned numerous Vistage awards—including the Robert Nourse Chair of the Year Award and multiple Master Chair Awards—and became one of the most respected leaders in the Vistage global community. Sorensen pays tribute to his friend through archival dialogue, reflective commentary, and two original songs: “Bark on the Wood – The Unvarnished Truth” and “He Learned to Listen to Understand.” Larry discovered his true calling—guiding leaders through curiosity-driven, truth-seeking, deeply human conversations. He built a reputation for: piercing, soul-searching questions empathetic listening courageous truth-telling (“with the bark on”) community-building (“The Romper Room” chair gatherings) and an unwavering belief in each leader’s potential The Arete Coach Podcast continues to explore the art and science of executive coaching at the highest levels. You can find more about this podcast at aretecoach.io (https://aretecoach.io/). This episode was recorded on the 23rd day of November, 2025. Portions were previously recorded on January 4th, 2021, December 22nd, 2022, and December 12th, 2024, Copyright © 2025 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

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   1 Oct 2025

   Arete Coach 1218 Severin Sorensen "Reimagining and Bridge Building"

   In this special episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, host Severin Sorensen—executive coach, bestselling author of The AI Whisperer series, and curator of the Arete Coach Podcast—presents a solo discussion on the accelerating rise of artificial intelligence and its implications for leaders, workers, and society at large. Recorded on September 28, 2025, via Zoom, the episode titled “Reimagining and Bridge Building” explores the frameworks behind Sorensen’s two newest books: The Great Reimagining and Building Tomorrow. With decades of leadership coaching experience and a reputation as a forward-thinking strategist, Severin Sorensen brings deep perspective and actionable vision to this pivotal moment in history through two new books: The Great Reimagining: A blueprint for navigating AI-driven disruption through balanced taxation of AI profits, Workfare 2.0 income supports, sovereign AI investment funds, and “The Solomon Solution”—a surplus-sharing framework designed to prevent the polarization of “makers vs. takers.” Building Tomorrow: A guide for youth, parents, and educators that frames 30 enduring “hard problems” in areas such as water scarcity, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and environmental stewardship. Written for STEAM-oriented learners, the book encourages the next generation to become problem-solvers in an AI-augmented future. Thought leadership: Sorensen has recently published academic work on agentic AI, led large-scale workshops with executives and Vistage Chairs, and integrated the latest generative AI applications into business strategy and executive coaching practices. Key Insights for Executive-Level Coaches AI acceleration and agency: 2025 has seen the dawn of agentic AI—models capable of recursive self-improvement and behaviors that mimic consciousness, raising new opportunities and responsibilities for leaders. Bridging disruption with design: The “bridge model” reframes AI disruption not as inevitable collapse, but as a design challenge requiring intentional policy, economic, and community-building responses. Work with purpose: Sorensen stresses that while paychecks matter, meaning, identity, and community remain paramount. Coaches must help clients navigate grief, displacement, and reinvention with dignity. No one crosses alone: Communities of reinvention—peer circles, guilds, and city hubs—are vital in turning disruption into belonging and shared growth. The builder’s mindset: The future is not something that happens to us but something we co-create. Leaders, policymakers, and coaches must “grab a plank” and build the bridge toward flourishing. The Arete Coach Podcast continues to explore the art and science of executive coaching at the highest levels. You can find more about this podcast at aretecoach.io (https://aretecoach.io). This episode was recorded on September 28, 2025. Copyright © 2025 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

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   5 Jul 2025

   Arete Coach 1217 Stephen Bruyant-Langer "Design Your Future: Blueprint for Life and Career Success"

   Host Severin Sorensen interviews executive coach Stephen Bruyant-Langer about designing a future blueprint for life and career success through transformative planning.

Inside a recent episode

AC 1219 Larry Cassidy  "Connector, Commander, Corporate and Chair"

Published 24 Nov 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] He gave me a book. And in the book, he said that he believed that his mission in life. Was to become the best possible version of himself. And that along with Covey's begin with the end in mind will be the second most impactful thing that really quack me. And that changed my focus as a VISTA chair and as a coach and as a person. Not that I look back and say that I wasn't trying to do that, but I wasn't intentional about it. And that's my why today. I tell the people I work with. You come into Vistage or you hire me because you think you want to run your business better. And you do. And we'll work on that and you will. […]

Who has been a guest on Arete Coach: The Art & Science of Executive Coaching

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• Stephen Bruyant-Langer
• Krista Crawford
• Susan Motkaluk
• Dr Wai K Leong MCC
• Clare Norman

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