One Humanity Lab: Into an Ecology of Wholeness

About One Humanity Lab: Into an Ecology of Wholeness

The One Humanity Lab Podcast: Into an Ecology of Wholeness explores the field of coaching from various angles through the lens of the e-Co Leadership Coaching program. The e-Co program is based on the perspective that we must first develop inner capacities in order to then expand outwards in our service to others. Inner capacities include a return to our dreaming, intuition, creativity, and grounded connectivity to people, communities, nature, and Source. Coaching is one of many containers for this process, and the podcast looks at this container by talking to multiple voices in the field and beyond. Into an Ecology of Wholeness is hosted by Ina Gjikondi and Bonnie Buckner, lead faculty for e-Co Leadership Coaching certification program at the George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (the Center). Ina is the Founder and Director of the program, and also serves as Director of Executive Education & Coaching at the Center. She also founded the One Humanity Lab which is a 'glocal' learning hub that leverages the e-Co Leadership capacities, art, technology, design, and nature, to activate the power of collective wisdom for a flourishing world. Bonnie is the Founder and Head of the International Institute for Dreaming and Imagery, which works with dreaming, imagery, and the spontaneous imagination as tools for transformation, creativity, personal development, connection to Self and Source, and for finding solutions to social and global challenges. Into an Ecology of Wholeness, podcast features multiple voices in the fields of coaching and wholeness. Through deep and meaningful conversations Ina and Bonnie explore, with their guests, ways in which individuals and organizations can grow, heal, and improve, by accessing inner capacities to return to grounded connectivity to people, communities, and the planet. They add to the coaching conversation how an emphasis on inner development can make coaching a path toward wholeness. Their topics explore nature practices, dreaming, intuition, creativity, and more. Listen to One Humanity Lab Podcast: Into an Ecology Wholeness at https://leadershipcoaching.cepl.gwu.edu/podcast/.

Publisher

Ina Gjikondi and Bonnie Buckner

Category

education · education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Mar 2023

Latest episode

21 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Small Steps Lead To Big Shifts: Building The World Our Hearts Know Is Possible With Dirk Van Onsem

   This episode of the One Humanity Lab Podcast is for anyone who has ever felt a quiet (or not-so-quiet) sense that the path they're on isn't the one their heart is calling them toward — and who wants to know what it actually takes to change course. Guest hosts Pauline de Castelnau (https://www.paulinedecastelnau.com/) and Mia Cellucci (https://www.miacellucci.com/) welcome Dirk Van Onsem, former Nike VP turned founder of Beyonders Collective (https://www.beyonderscollective.com/), a "catalyst agency for transformation" that helps people, places, and businesses realign with what matters most. Dirk, Pauline, and Mia were part of the same cohort in the One Humanity Leadership Coaching Program at George Washington University, and their reunion conversation moves from personal awakening to systems change to the very concrete work of building a biohub on the island of Mallorca. Dirk traces his own turning point back to a question his teenage daughter asked him about what he was doing to stop climate change — and how that question set off a multi-year transition out of a 25-year corporate career. From there, the conversation opens into the founding philosophy of Beyonders Collective, the difference between a catalyst agency and a consultancy, the power of youth voices in systems change, and the on-the-ground realities of working with a team to set up a regenerative biohub in Mallorca. Dirk closes with grounded, practical advice for anyone who recognizes their own misalignment but doesn't know where to start. This episode features: What a "catalyst agency" is and how it differs from a traditional consultancy — drawing out the wisdom already present in a person or organization rather than importing outside frameworks. Dirk's awakening moment: a question from his daughter, inspired by her own concerns about climate change, that he couldn't shake. The role of youth in leading systems change, and why Dirk believes older generations mostly need to "get out of their way." Building TANA, a biohub in Mallorca, alongside regeneration scientist Daniel Wahl — and what it means to enter an existing community with humility rather than a ready-made plan. The biohub → bioregion → bioeconomy framework, and the caterpillar-to-butterfly metaphor for how localized "imaginal cells" of change can add up to systemic transformation. Why this work is inherently place-based, while the process behind it is replicable — a network model rather than a scaling model. Practical starting points for personal resilience: knowing where your water and food actually come from. Dirk's advice for listeners feeling stuck: don't wait for a dramatic leap. Start with inquiry, take small steps, and find community with people already living the change you want. Dirk is a seasoned leader with 25 years of experience at Nike Inc., where he guided teams across EMEA, ultimately serving as Vice President of Partner Management. As the founder of Beyonders Collective and a certified One Humanity Leadership Coach & Facilitator, Dirk blends expertise in facilitation, business, strategy, leadership, and coaching in his work to help people, places and business transform. Resources & Links Learn more about Beyonders Collective and support their work: (https://www.beyonderscollective.com/)https://www.beyonderscollective.com/ (https://www.beyonderscollective.com/) Follow TANA Mallorca BioHub on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/tana_biohub/)https://www.instagram.com/tana_biohub/ (https://www.instagram.com/tana_biohub/) Explore TANA Mallorca BioHub: (https://tanamallorca.com/)https://tanamallorca.com/ (https://tanamallorca.com/) Follow Beyonders Collective on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/beyonderscollective/)https://www.instagram.com/beyonderscollective/ (https://www.instagram.com/beyonderscollective/) Connect with Dirk Van Onsem on LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkvanonsem/)https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkvanonsem/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkvanonsem/)

2. 

   21 May 2026

   How AI Can Drive Human-Centered Systems Change In Finance, With Mercedes Bidart

   This episode of the One Humanity Lab Podcast is for leaders, coaches, and changemakers who care about economic justice, systems change, and the power of deep listening. Guest hosts Mia Cellucci and Pauline de Castelnau welcome Mercedes Bidart, CEO and Co‑founder of Quipu, a social enterprise using AI and alternative data models to provide equitable credit access for micro‑entrepreneurs in Latin America. Drawing from her journey running community development projects in informal settlements in Argentina, earning a Masters in City Planning at MIT, and moving to Colombia, Mercedes shares how Quipu has supported tens of thousands of micro‑businesses that have been structurally excluded from traditional banking. She invites listeners into the story of pivoting from the idea of creating a local currency to real‑world access to fair credit, and how falling in love with the problem her team is solving—not their original idea of what a solution might look like—can unlock human‑centered innovation. Together, they explore leadership, risk‑taking, and “playing” with ideas while staying grounded in what communities actually need. The conversation offers both practical insight into inclusive fintech and deeper reflections on leading system change from a place of courage, humility, and service. This episode features: How Quipu is using non-traditional data and AI (videos, social media, phone and wallet usage) to assess risk and approve micro‑loans for entrepreneurs in seconds. The origin story of Quipu in informal settlements and why building local wealth—not just access to services—matters. Mercedes’ early experiments with community currencies and local marketplaces, and what she learned when those models didn’t work as her team had hoped. The pivotal moment when a microfinance institution rejected a woman entrepreneur, and why Quipu decided, “If no one else will lend to her, we will.” How Quipu evolved into both a lender and a technology partner for banks, MFIs, and digital wallets seeking to serve the informal economy. Leadership lessons on falling in love with the problem, staying flexible, and holding ideas lightly while staying deeply committed to the people you serve. How AI can be used to hyper‑personalize financial products and actually humanize finance instead of excluding those already at the margins. Mercedes’ vision for changing the rules of lending within traditional institutions and educating financial leaders to use AI for inclusion. Resources & Links: Learn more about Quipu: https://quipu.com.co/ (https://quipu.com.co/) Follow Quipu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quipulatam (https://www.instagram.com/quipulatam) Learn more about Escuela Quipu: https://quipu.com.co/escuela-quipu/ (https://quipu.com.co/escuela-quipu/) Connect with Mercedes Bidart on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mercedes-bidart-argentina/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mercedes-bidart-argentina/) Follow Mercedes Bidart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercedesbidart (https://www.instagram.com/mercedesbidart) Follow the One Humanity Lab: https://leadershipcoaching.cepl.gwu.edu/ (https://leadershipcoaching.cepl.gwu.edu/) Mia Cellucci and Pauline de Castelnau are Executive Coaches, alumni of the One Humanity Leadership Coaching Program, and Founding Fellows of the One Humanity Lab at the George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership. www.miacellucci.com (http://www.miacellucci.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-cellucci/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-cellucci/) www.paulinedecastelnau.com (http://www.paulinedecastelnau.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulinedecastelnau/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulinedecastelnau/) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://leadershipcoaching.cepl.gwu.edu/podcast/ (https://leadershipcoaching.cepl.gwu.edu/podcast/)

3. 

   22 Jan 2026

   Joyful Disruption And Whole-Person Leadership With Lynne Cuppernull

   This episode of the One Humanity Lab Podcast is for leaders, coaches, and changemakers who are curious about how innovation, imagination, and deep listening can transform the way we lead ourselves and others. Guest hosts Pauline de Castelnau (https://www.paulinedecastelnau.com/) and Mia Cellucci (https://www.miacellucci.com/) welcome Lynne Cuppernull (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnecuppernull/), leadership coach and co-founder of the SparkLit Group (https://sparklitgroup.com/), for a rich and playful conversation on whole-person leadership, joyful disruption of the status quo, and the power of reconnecting with what matters most. Drawing from her work across industries, including healthcare, government, nonprofits, and more, Lynne invites listeners to explore their “heart work”—a lifelong journey of aligning purpose, values, and action. Together, they reflect on imagination, burnout, listening, and the role of play in leadership, weaving together insights from coaching, improv, and Lynne’s own formative experiences in theater. The conversation offers both practical tools and deeper reflections for leaders navigating complexity, change, and the call to lead from wholeness. This episode features: Lynne’s definition of whole-person leadership as heart-centered, values-aligned work. The origins and vision of the SparkLit Group (https://sparklitgroup.com/ (https://sparklitgroup.com/)) and the idea of “joyful disruption of the status quo.” How playfulness, imagination, and reconnecting with our inner eight-year-old can fuel innovation. A powerful distinction between feeling tired and being “burnt out,” with the former reminding us of a need to be relit—and what that means for leaders today. Why deep listening and asking open, powerful questions are essential leadership capacities. How the practice of “yes, and” can foster collaboration, creativity, and trust, not just in improv comedy, but on teams across sectors. A practical reflection tool, the Lotus Blossom, for nurturing innovation individually or with teams. Lynne’s reflections on staying open to possibility and holding outcomes lightly as she looks ahead to 2026. Resources & Links: Explore the Lotus Blossom, a practical tool for nurturing your inner innovator: (https://itk.mitre.org/toolkit-tools/lotus-blossom/)https://itk.mitre.org/toolkit-tools/lotus-blossom/ (https://itk.mitre.org/toolkit-tools/lotus-blossom/) Learn more about the SparkLit Group: (https://sparklitgroup.com/)https://sparklitgroup.com/ (https://sparklitgroup.com/) Listening for the Questions podcast: (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listening-for-the-questions-podcast-big-ideas-bold/id1840958602)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listening-for-the-questions-podcast-big-ideas-bold/id1840958602 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listening-for-the-questions-podcast-big-ideas-bold/id1840958602) Connect with Lynne Cuppernull on Linkedin: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnecuppernull/)https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnecuppernull/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnecuppernull/) Follow the One Humanity Lab Podcast: (https://leadershipcoaching.cepl.gwu.edu/podcast/)https://leadershipcoaching.cepl.gwu.edu/podcast/ (https://leadershipcoaching.cepl.gwu.edu/podcast/) Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://leadershipcoaching.cepl.gwu.edu/podcast/ (https://leadershipcoaching.cepl.gwu.edu/podcast/)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

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Engagement

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