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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.

Join our community of practice and work live with many of our podcast guests

Discover more here: https://ecoleadershipinstitute.org
Contact simon@ecoleadershipinstitute.org

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  • 101: The Future of Coaching: AI, Ethics, and Belonging

    101: The Future of Coaching: AI, Ethics, and Belonging
    2025/12/10
    Show Notes
    In this episode Simon speaks with Tatiana Bachkirova, a leading scholar in coaching psychology. They explore how AI is impacting on the field of coaching and what it means to remain human in a world increasingly driven by algorithms. The discussion moves fluidly between neuroscience, pseudo-science, identity, belonging, and ethics, reflecting on the tensions between performance culture and authentic human development.
    They discuss how coaching must expand beyond individual self-optimization toward supporting meaningful, value-based projects and understanding the broader social and organisational contexts in which people live and work.
    AI underscores the need for ethical grounding in coaching. Ultimately, the episode reclaims coaching as a moral and relational practice, reminding listeners that the future of coaching depends not on technology, but on how we choose to stay human within it.

    Key Reflections
    • AI is often a solution in search of a problem, revealing more about our anxieties than our needs.
    • Coaching must evolve with the changing world, engaging complexity rather than retreating to technique.
    • The focus should be on meaningful, value-driven projects that connect personal purpose with collective good.
    • AI coaching risks eroding depth, ethics, and relational presence if not grounded in human awareness.
    • Critical thinking anchors coaching in understanding rather than compliance, enabling ethical discernment.
    • The relational quality defines coaching effectiveness - authentic dialogue remains its living core.
    • Coaching should move from performance and self-optimization to reflection, purpose, and contribution.
    • Human connection and ethical practice sustain trust, belonging, and relevance in the digital age.
    • The future of coaching lies in integrating technology without losing our humanity.
    Keywords
    Coaching psychology, AI in coaching, organisational coaching, identity, belonging, neuroscience, critical thinking, human coaching, coaching ethics, coaching research

    Brief Bio
    Tatiana Bachkirova is Professor of Coaching Psychology in the International Centre for Coaching and Mentoring Studies at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She supervises doctoral students as an academic, and human coaches as a practitioner. She is a leading scholar in Coaching Psychology and in recent years has been exploring themes such as the role of AI in coaching, the deeper purpose of organisational coaching, what leaders seek to learn at work, and critical perspectives on the neuroscience of coaching. In her over 80 research articles in leading journals, book chapters and books and in her many speaking engagements she addresses most challenging issues of coaching as a service to individuals, organisations and wider societies.
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    37 分
  • 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
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