The Coaching Studio with Lyssa deHart
Where Psychology Meets the Art of Coaching
Welcome to The Coaching Studio! This is the place where transformational conversations unfold. Hosted by Master Certified Coach and author Lyssa deHart, this podcast dives deep with the brightest minds in Coaching, Psychology, Positive Psychology, Somatic Awareness, and Trauma-Informed Practice.
In each episode, you'll hear intimate, thought-provoking dialogues with trailblazers like Dr. Richard Boyatzis, Dr. David Drake, Marcia Reynolds, Dr. Carol Kauffman, and Michael Bungay Stanier; alongside rising and established voices shaping the future of human development. These are not surface-level interviews. Expect real stories, bold ideas, and practical insights you can use to expand your coaching and leadership impact.
Whether you're a coach, therapist, leader, or lifelong learner, you'll leave each episode with new tools, new questions, and renewed inspiration.
🎙️ New episodes drop twice a month during the Season. Come for the wisdom, stay for the transformation and lively conversations.
The Coaching Studio with Lyssa deHart
The Coaching Studio with Guest Professor Jonathan Passmore
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In this episode, I sit down with Professor Jonathan Passmore for a grounded conversation about coaching as a profession, how it has evolved, and what it takes to do it well in the real world. We start with his path: the early roles, the consulting years, and the move into academia, all shaped by a consistent interest in what actually supports human change, not just what sounds good in theory.
From there we look at the way coaching has shifted over the last two decades. It’s no longer an executive perk tucked inside leadership development. It’s increasingly used at scale inside organizations navigating strategy shifts, mergers, and technology change. Jonathan offers a clear view of what has improved, what has gotten diluted, and why the coaching relationship still matters when everything is moving fast.
We also spend time on the craft: what coaches need to notice, what gets missed when coaching becomes overly procedural, and why presence includes more than good questions. We talk about the role of the body in sense-making, and the importance of humor, not as performance, but as relational timing that builds trust.
AI comes in as one part of the bigger picture. We touch on what it can offer, where it falls short, and why ethics, governance, and discernment matter if coaching is going to expand responsibly. We close with a personal reflection: how this work has shaped Jonathan over time, and what he’s still practicing, especially the ongoing discipline of listening well.
Season 5
Host: Lyssa deHart, LICSW, MCC, BCC
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Producer: Michele Logan
Video Editor: Sebastian Crespo
Social Media: Lizana Guillen
Music: Frolic by Harrison Amer
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