Amanda Blake: Leadership Development Consultant & Executive Coach

A conversation with Amanda Blake, a master somatic leadership coach and author of "Your Body Is Your Brain," discusses the integral role of the body in leadership and emotional learning. Amanda's journey from a fascination with biology and psychology to the discovery of somatics - the holistic approach combining physical agility, mental alertness, emotional understanding, and a spiritual compass - forms the core of the discussion. She emphasizes the deep interconnection between our physicality and psychological experiences, highlighting the critical importance of bodily awareness in personal development and leadership.Central to the podcast is the concept of somatics in coaching. Amanda shares how physical cues and awareness can lead to significant behavioral changes, especially in overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome. She details how physical practices and embodied self-awareness can profoundly change one's life and leadership style, offering specific examples from her coaching experiences. The conversation also touches on the role of somatics in addressing surface-level business problems, going into the deeper 'being' component in coaching. Amanda stresses the necessity of trust and intimacy in the coaching relationship, explaining how physical cues can be pivotal in navigating various client scenarios.This episode provides an investigation nto the transformative power of somatics in leadership and personal development, offering listeners valuable insights into the integration of body awareness in professional coaching practices.