Power in persistence
Persistence has power—it can contribute to a better world, but it can also do the opposite, extracting value and coercing people without consent.
How To NOT Join a Life Coaching Cult (with Margarit Davtian)
In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast , I speak with Margarit Davtian who is a consumer rights activist, social scientist, and “cult slayer”.…
Coaching vs Marketing (with Adam Kawalec)
If you’re a freelancer or solo practitioner, you likely need to wear many different hats to keep your business going. It can be tiring and…
Is Life Coaching Really Just a Scam? (with Megan Malone)
Life coaching can be shrouded in confusion. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I chat with Megan Malone, delving into the joys and…
Art That Makes You Think (with Ben Cowan)
In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast , I sit down with artist Ben Cowan who kindly invited me into his kitchen for a…
What Did You Hear Me Say?
The teacher turned to the child and said calmly, “I need to be able to speak to the class and I find it distracting when…
A “Kind” Response To Mean and Selfish People
You don’t have to look far to see people acting in mean and selfish ways. Is this because people themselves are fundamentally mean and selfish…
The Ideology of Promise (with Helen Rollins)
I am joined by screenwriter, director, and producer, Helen Rollins. We talk about what she means when she says modern life is underpinned by the…
Collective Narcissism and Highly Sensitive People
The term narcissism is thrown around frequently—often as a way to dismiss those who think differently or challenge our views. But while individual narcissism can…
The Extrovert Ideal: How Cultural Norms Affect Introverts and Highly Sensitive People
Introverts are sometimes misunderstood as being “shy,” “socially awkward,” or “antisocial.” In contrast, the extrovert ideal tends to praise those who are outgoing, possibly leading…