Awaken Voices: Journeys of a brave community

About Awaken Voices: Journeys of a brave community

”Awaken Voices: Journeys of a Brave Community” is a podcast where Christi and Eve explore themes of coaching, spirituality, and community, inviting listeners on a journey towards greater trust, self-awareness, compassion and bravery. By engaging with members of the Awaken community in heartfelt conversations, they navigate the depths of human experience, sharing insights and conversations that inspire growth and self-discovery.

Publisher

Awaken Coach Institute

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Apr 2024

Latest episode

16 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jul 2025

   #35 Coaching in the Age of AI: Research, Ethics & Curiosity with Fran Brunning

   This conversation offers the nuanced, research-backed perspective coaches need to make informed decisions about AI — without the hype or fear-mongering. Fran's academic research combined with practical experience gives you the foundation to integrate AI thoughtfully while maintaining your coaching integrity. Join the conversation and comment: What's your biggest question about AI in coaching? How are you currently navigating technology decisions in your practice? FREE LIVE EVENT: Master AI in Coaching: Evolve while keeping your integrity with Fran Brunning What role can AI play in supporting a thriving coaching practice — and how do you integrate it in a way that enriches the coaching experience for you and your clients? Join us on 📅 Monday, July 21st | 5-6:30 PM CEST (90 minutes) This isn't another AI hype session. Fran's research-grounded approach will help you explore what's real, what's risky, and what's possible with AI in coaching — so you can make informed decisions that align with your values. [REGISTER HERE - 90 Minutes That Could Transform Your Practice] About todays conversation What happens when a researcher sets out to study AI coach bots expecting to find security concerns, but discovers something completely different? Fran Brunning's master's research revealed a surprising truth: the biggest concern wasn't safety or privacy, it was the irreplaceable value of human connection in coaching. In todays conversation, Fran shares what she learned from interviewing coaches about AI, why perfect questions aren't always what clients need, and how the coaching industry might evolve alongside artificial intelligence. This episode covers: The critical difference between AI tools vs. AI coach bots that actually do the coaching Why AI can follow the GROW model perfectly but still miss the client completely The "anthropomorphic danger" - why humans naturally empathize with machines Real stories from coaches: job opportunities vs. contract cancellations due to AI The power of silence and spaciousness that no algorithm can replicate Practical guidance for making ethical AI decisions in your practice Key Insights: [02:10] The Research Reality: Fran's discovery that technology capabilities are developing faster than her research could capture [08:12] Perfect vs. Human: Why AI can ask perfect questions and follow coaching models flawlessly, but miss what clients actually need [11:27] The Silence Factor: How AI coach bots can't handle the powerful tool of silence that human coaches use intuitively [14:11] The Labyrinth Metaphor: Why coaching often requires twists, turns, and "wrong" paths that lead to unexpected discoveries [21:25] Personal Choice Spectrum: How coaches' values around intellectual property and privacy influence their AI decisions [26:54] Potential Harms: Inaccuracies, security risks, and the underaddressed anthropomorphic dangers [31:13] Values-First Framework: Fran's guidance for making AI decisions based on your personal coaching values and ethics [40:39] The Human Vision: Fran's hope for preserving authenticity, imperfection, and intuition in a tech-enhanced world About Fran Bunning: Fran is a professional coach who recently completed her MBA in Coaching, Mentoring, and Leadership from the University of York St. John in the UK. Her dissertation focused on the impact AI coach bots are expected to have on the coaching industry and professional coaches, and her research has been published in the academic Journal of Work-Applied Management. With over 30 years of experience in diverse international environments and five years as an independent professional coach, Fran brings both academic rigor and practical insight to AI conversations. She's holds extensive qualifications including Executive Coaching, Professional Coaching Mastery, Group & Team Coaching, and Agile Systems Coaching certifications. Her deep understanding of information technology combined with comprehensive research and practical

2. 

   2 Jul 2025

   #34 From Boardroom to Bodywork: How Embodied Leadership Transforms Results with Sam Allen

   Creative Leadership Coach Sam Allen shares her journey from corporate trainer to embodied leadership expert, revealing how integrating emotional awareness transforms professional coaching and boosts sustainable success in this interview.

3. 

   4 Jun 2025

   #33 Mastering self-employment with Neurodivergence with Alice Reeves

   Christi interviews Alice Reeves, a marketing strategist, about mastering self-employment with neurodivergence, revealing how to align business practices with individual needs and energy levels.

Who has been a guest on Awaken Voices: Journeys of a brave community

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sam Allen
• Alice Reeves
• Lisa Pachence
• Jennifer Doyle Vancil

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

41,435

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

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Quality

30

Social presence

90

YouTube

76

Engagement

71