A Conversation That Continues to Shape Us | Honoring Henry Kimsey-House

Summary:

Today, we're resharing one of the most treasured episodes from The UpLevel Podcast as we honor the life and legacy of Henry Kimsey-House.

Henry was one of the founders of the Co-Active Training Institute and a pioneer whose work transformed coaching from an emerging practice into a profession that has influenced leaders, organizations, and communities around the world.

Here at UpLevel, this conversation carries special significance. We had the privilege of learning directly from Henry. His teaching shaped our leadership and also the way UpLevel approaches coaching, relationships, and human development.

What made Henry remarkable was how he invited people to think. He trusted that people already carried the wisdom they needed. His questions opened doors, and his presence helped people discover possibilities they hadn't yet imagined for themselves.

As we listened to this conversation again, we were reminded that a teacher's greatest contribution isn't measured by recognition or titles. It's found in the lives that continue to grow because of what they were entrusted with.

We hope you'll hear this episode with fresh ears, and if you're hearing him for the first time, we hope you'll discover why his ideas continue to matter.

In this episode:

• Why curiosity creates better leaders than certainty ever will

• What coaching makes possible for people, teams, and organizations

• The importance of listening beyond words

• Why our relationships shape the quality of our leadership

• How greater awareness changes the choices we make

• What it means to live and lead as your whole self

Order of Topics:

• The Birth of Coaching: You'll learn about the journey that has made coaching what it is today.

• Defining Coactive: You will learn how coactive coaching combines 'being' and 'doing,' encouraging individuals to start with being fully themselves before doing any activity.

• Impact on Workplaces: By shifting focus from merely doing tasks to understanding human relationships, organizations can foster more engaging and fulfilling work environments.

• Evolution within Corporations: Henry discussed how corporations have embraced concepts like love, connection, and listening over time - elements previously absent from business discourse.

• Eldership & Consciousness: Henry emphasized embracing Elderhood as a concept that goes beyond retirement, envisioning it as a stage of life where individuals become valued advisors, contributing their wisdom drawn from rich life experiences.

• Role Of Coaching In Society: Throughout the conversation, Henry encourages us to expand individual perspectives through coaching benefits society at large by fostering genuine human connections beyond labels or roles assigned within organizations or communities.

• Concept of Stake in Leadership: Tackles about how leadership shapes who we are and influences our behavior while working towards future goals.

About Henry:

Henry Kimsey-House was the Co-Founder and lead designer of the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI), the world's oldest and largest in-person coach training organization. He co-authored Co-Active Coaching, Co-Active Leadership, and The Stake: The Making of Leaders, books that have shaped generations of coaches and leaders across the globe.

His influence extends far beyond the coaching profession. It lives in every leader who chooses curiosity over certainty, every coach who believes people are naturally creative, resourceful, and whole, and every conversation that helps someone discover more of who they are.

Thank you, Henry.

Your wisdom continues to guide us, your questions continue to challenge us, and your legacy lives on in the work so many of us are honored to carry forward.

You can visit the Co-Active Training Institute websites here:

https://www.uplevelproductions.com/co-active

About UpLevel Productions: Founded by Christie Mann, MA, CPCC, PCC, and Rachel Baldi, CPCC, PCC, UpLevel creates, produces, and delivers Transformative Experiences, Workshops, Training, Events + Media that develop leaders who make our world a healthier, more alive, and connected place to be. As Associate CTI Faculty Partners, UpLevel is licensed to sell, produce and deliver Co-Active coach training and leadership development programs around the world to support the transformational growth of individuals and culture inside the workplace and organization. www.uplevelproductions.com Instagram @uplevelproductions Facebook & LinkedIn @uplevelproductionscompany