245 - Spirituality & Nurse Coaching Part 1
What role does spirituality play in transformational nurse coaching?
In Part 1 of this special three-part workshop series, we explore one of the most powerful topics in coaching: spirituality.
Whether spirituality is central to your life or something you're only beginning to explore, this conversation creates space to examine your own beliefs without judgment. Through personal stories, research, and reflections from our nurse coaching community, we discuss how our spiritual beliefs influence the way we show up for ourselves and our clients.
As coaches, we can only guide others as deeply as we've been willing to explore ourselves. This episode invites you to begin that journey with openness, curiosity, and compassion.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why spirituality naturally emerges during transformational coaching
- The difference between spirituality and religion, and why they aren't always the same
- How your personal beliefs influence your coaching presence
- Why psychological safety is essential for both coaches and clients
- Common fears surrounding spirituality and religious trauma
- The concept of spiritual pluralism, exclusivism, and a new perspective called "perceptual exclusivism"
- Insights gathered from more than 120 nurse coaches about their spiritual beliefs and experiences
- Why cultivating your own inner work allows you to coach at a deeper level
- How resonance and personal energy impact every coaching conversation
The most powerful coaching doesn't come from having all the answers. It comes from creating a safe space where both coach and client can explore life's deepest questions with curiosity, humility, and compassion.
Resource Mentioned
- A Shift in Being by Leon VanderPol
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t_aqfBeG46Y
