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Edgy Ideas

Edgy Ideas

著者： Simon Western
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 Welcome to Edgy Ideas, where we explore what it means to live a ‘good life’ and build the ‘good society’ in our disruptive age.

This podcast explores our human dynamics in today's networked society. Addressing topical themes, we explore how social change, technology and environmental issues impact on how we live, and who we are - personally and collectively. Edgy Ideas podcast aims to re-insert the human spirit, good faith, ethics and beauty back into the picture, offering new perspectives and psycho-social insights. We pay particular attention to how the ‘unconscious that speaks through us’, entrapping us in repetitive patterns and shaping our desires. Each podcast concludes by contemplating what it means to live a ‘good life’ and create the ‘good society’. Enjoy!

Edgy Ideas is sponsored by the Eco-Leadership Institute

A radical think tank and developmental hub for leaders, coaches and change agents.

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Contact simon@ecoleadershipinstitute.org

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  • 100: Soul at Work: Living a Good Life in a Disruptive Age

    100: Soul at Work: Living a Good Life in a Disruptive Age
    2025/10/15
    Show Notes
    In this special 100th episode of Edgy Ideas, we mark a moment of reflection and celebration. Simon is joined by a panel of thoughtful voices; Chris Yates, Leslie Brissett, Eleanor Moore and Hetty Einzig, to explore a topic close to the heart, the soul at work and what it means to live a good life amidst the turbulence of our times. They reflect on the quiet yet powerful force of soul, not as something otherworldly, but that which connects us more deeply to ourselves, to each other, and to the work we do. The panel discusses: how do we re-enchant the workplace? How do we speak about 'soul' without falling into cliche or sentimentality? And how do we cultivate a spirituality that is lived, relational, and grounded in everyday acts?
    Their conversation weaves personal stories with collective insights, inviting you into a space where the sacred and the secular meet.
    Enjoy this rich and resonant conversation as we mark a century of episodes, and step forward soulfully into what comes next.

    Key Reflections
    • Edgy Ideas has evolved to meet the moment - seeking pathways to live well in disruptive times.
    • Soul at work is not a luxury, but a necessity - a call to engage the whole person: mind, body, and essence.
    • Everyday spirituality matters. It's found not in lofty ideas, but in presence, care, and connection.
    • Work can uplift or diminish the soul - context and culture matter.
    • Relational dynamics are the hidden architecture of soulful work.
    • Activism and soul are not opposites - activism can be a soulful practice.
    • Grace appears in the ordinary fleeting moments that illuminate meaning.
    • Sacred spaces can be created anywhere we choose to be present.
    • Soul embraces the paradox - the light and the dark, joy and struggle, both shaping who we are.
    • To witness another with kindness is perhaps the most radical act of all.
    Keywords
    Soul, Spirituality, Connection, Presence, Grace, Wholeness, Meaning, Authenticity, Relationships, Transformation, Soul at Work, Everyday Spirituality

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    43 分
  • 99: Analytic Listening

    99: Analytic Listening
    2025/09/04
    Show Notes
    In this episode of Edgy Ideas, Simon Western is joined by David Rothauser, psychoanalyst, organisational consultant, and executive coach, to explore the practice of analytic listening. They discuss what it means to listen beyond words, to hear silences as much as speech, and to create spaces where deeper human connection becomes possible. Their discussion explores the role of voice and transmission and how psychoanalytic traditions of listening extend into coaching, consulting, and organizational life. Attention is given to how cultural and historical contexts shape psychoanalytic practice, and how listening itself can become a radical act in today’s fast-paced world. The exchange is punctuated with insights and stories from practice. As David notes, “Analytic listening is not just about hearing words; it’s about understanding the unspoken and creating a space for genuine connection.” This episode invites listeners to consider listening not as a passive skill but as an active stance that redefines relationships, organisations, and communities.

    Key Reflections
    • Analytic listening is introduced as a concept with deep significance for today’s world.
    • Consideration is given to the role and nuances of psychoanalytic listening in coaching, consulting and organizational life.
    • The challenge of sustaining safe spaces for expression within complex organisational systems is examined.
    • Receptivity to conscious and unconscious communications in learning psychoanalysis and the similarities to transmission of knowledge in various spiritual traditions is explored.
    Keywords
    Psychoanalysis, Coaching, Analytic Listening, Human Connection, Receptivity, Safe Spaces

    Brief Bio
    David Rothauser is a psychoanalyst, organizational consultant, executive coach, educator and supervisor. He maintains a private psychoanalytic practice, leads training groups for coaches and consultants, and engages senior leaders and their teams in reflective practice. David has coached and consulted in a range of industries, including entertainment, PE- and VC-backed tech startups, data analytics, the commercial space industry, cyber security, real estate, healthcare, and education. He trained in coaching supervision at Oxford Brookes University, executive coaching at Columbia University, psychodynamic group leadership at the Center for Group Studies, and psychoanalysis at the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies, where he is on faculty. David is based outside of Philadelphia.
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    38 分
  • 98: Freedom and Meaning: Existential Coaching Approach

    98: Freedom and Meaning: Existential Coaching Approach
    2025/08/19
    Show Notes
    In this episode, Simon is joined by Natalie to open up the existential questions that lie at the heart of coaching: What does it mean to live well? How do we find meaning in a finite life? How do we coach for authenticity, freedom and responsibility?
    Far from being bleak, existentialism is revealed here as a liberating practice. Death is not avoided but faced - giving urgency and clarity to our choices, reminding us that life is finite and must be lived meaningfully. This conversation shows how reinvention is possible at any stage of life, and how helping others can deepen our own sense of happiness and fulfillment.
    Together, Simon and Natalie highlight the value of micro meanings - the everyday rituals, relationships and joys that ground us in significance. They reflect on the importance of structure in supporting growth, while also recognising the liberation that comes when we accept life’s pointlessness and take responsibility for creating meaning ourselves. To live authentically, we must face uncomfortable truths, resist “bad faith,” and embrace freedom with courage.
    Existential coaching, then, is less about problem-solving and more about opening a space where clients can explore their choices, discover what matters, and move towards a life without regrets. It speaks to the universal human pursuit of meaning, and to the possibility of finding spirituality and depth even in the midst of uncertainty.

    Key Reflections
    • Coaching at its best creates space for clients to face the uncomfortable truths of freedom, choice, and responsibility.
    • Awareness of death can deepen our sense of aliveness and urgency to live meaningfully.
    • Micro meanings - rituals, relationships, and small daily joys - are vital in shaping a good life.
    • Bad faith often creeps into coaching conversations, and part of the coach’s role is to gently challenge it.
    • Balancing structure and freedom is essential, both for personal growth and for effective coaching practice.
    Keywords
    existential coaching, good life, meaning, spirituality, death, personal growth, coaching psychology, self-discovery, relationships, happiness

    Brief Bio
    Dr Natalie Lancer CPsychol is a Chartered Coaching Psychologist, experienced supervisor and Former Chair of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Coaching Psychology (DoCP). She coaches a range of people from doctoral students keeping up their motivation and self-belief to get their thesis over the line, to young people applying for their first job, as well as female executives and retired professionals, often using The Eight Tensions framework. She runs professional development and training for coaches and coaching psychologists including Eight Tensions Coach Training (based on existential psychology), Coach Development Club and The School of Supervision. Natalie is a Master’s and PhD supervisor at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling. In 2016, she co-authored ‘Techniques for Coaching and Mentoring’ with David Clutterbuck. She also is a stand-up comic and performed most recently at the BPS DoCP 2025 Conference.
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    37 分
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