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A New Definition of Learning in Schools: An Ontological Lens
By Trudi Horler We often say schools are about learning, but what do we really mean by ‘learning? As a full-time educator and coach, I’ve come to understand that our dominant definitions of learning in schools are too narrow. They focus heavily on acquiring content knowledge and demonstrating mastery through assessment. While these elements are important, they don’t tell the whole story. Learning, at its heart, is about becoming. This article explores a more expansive definit
Trudi Horler
Jun 15 min read
Moods: An Opportunity for Human Evolution Part III
By Alan Sieler It is worth commencing this final article in the Moods series with a brief recap of some parts of the second article. The ways we can face life You will recall from Part II that there are three things in life we cannot avoid: circumstances over which we have no power, authority or control over (philosophers use the word “facticity” to express this); uncertainty about how the future will unfold; and the availability of possibilities and opportunities. Each of t
Alan Sieler
Apr 2315 min read
Moods: An Opportunity for Human Evolution Part II
One important expression in Ontological Coaching is that we are not necessarily responsible for the moods we find ourselves in, but we are responsible for deciding how useful the mood is, how long we stay in it and how we will be responsible to shift to another more helpful mood.
Alan Sieler
Mar 1911 min read
Moods: An Opportunity for Human Evolution. Part I
Discover how moods shape human evolution, consciousness and meaning. An ontological perspective on creating new possibilities in turbulent times.
Alan Sieler
Feb 197 min read
Shifting Shame Through Ontological Coaching
By Carine de Bruyn As a South African and an ontological learner, I am deeply aware of how we are, as German philosopher martin Heidegger would say, “thrown” into cultural narratives, norms, and standards, worlds not of our choosing. We inherit identities and societal norms and expectations shaped by history, gender, religion, and class. These inherited narratives, often racialised, masculinised, and moralised, could quietly and generationally fuel a background mood of shame
Carine de Bruyn
Nov 9, 20255 min read
Fascial Health: Somatic Learning for Everyday Living
Fascia, the body’s living web, connects muscles, bones, nerves, and emotions. Discover how fascial health influences movement, resilience, and leadership, and why somatic learning is key to transformation.
Julia Bonadei
Sep 4, 20255 min read
The Transformative Power of Ontological Coaching III
By Patricia De’Ath and Alan Sieler Introduction Two previous articles have been written on “The Transformative Power of Ontological...
Patricia De’Ath & Alan Sieler
Jun 12, 20258 min read
The Transformative Power of Ontological Coaching: More Than Just Changing Behaviour
When change feels hard, it’s rarely because we lack the know-how, it’s because we’re living in old stories about who we are and what’s possible. Ontological Coaching doesn’t just tweak behaviours; it reshapes the way of being at the heart of it all, your language, emotions, and posture, so you can experience a more powerful, authentic, and liberated version of yourself.
Alan Sieler
Jun 12, 20253 min read
Enhancing Ontological Security and Adaptive Resilience
By Alan Sieler Our existential challenge In worrying and troublesome times, we can find ourselves struggling to live well. Too many...
Alan Sieler
Apr 17, 202512 min read
The Myth of Imposter Syndrome: What if You’re Just Accurately Self-Aware?
By Helen Woodward Last week I received an unsolicited invitation to pay for a webinar on supporting coaching clients with ‘Imposter...
Helen Woodward
Feb 21, 20254 min read
We Make Our Habits and Our Habits Make Us
Empowering Coaches and Leaders Through Reflective Practices that Increase Awareness, Choice and Increased Range of Action By Karen White...
Karen White
Nov 11, 20247 min read
An Olympian Shares His Perspective on Ontological Leadership
By Stuart Carruthers Introduction The approach of Ontological Coaching has much to offer the field of leadership, whatever the...
Stuart Carruthers
Aug 20, 20245 min read
The Relevance of Ontological Coaching for Elite Sports
By Travis Fitch Travis Fitch is in the final stages of the 18-month Certified Ontological Coaching and Leadership Program. Although very...
Travis Fitch
Jul 10, 20246 min read
Understanding Sadness: Charting a Course to Emotional Literacy
By Deanne Duncombe Sadness It is an emotion that pays most of us a visit from time to time. Lately, it feels like it has been knocking on...
Deanne Duncombe
May 29, 20246 min read
The place where little pieces of self-esteem and ambition are chipped away
By Chloe Upton Introducing Chloe’s article One of the important expressions in the ontological approach to life, work, coaching and...
Chloe Upton
Mar 18, 20248 min read
Ontological Coaching in Action
By Michelle Edwards Session 1 Before my client (Khithi) arrived, I noticed I was feeling a little unsettled in myself so I did a short...
Michelle Edwards
Feb 8, 202411 min read
Sage Chapter 4th Edition
By Alan Sieler
Alan Sieler
Nov 12, 20231 min read
Foreword to Deanne Duncombe’s What If Life Came With A User Guide?
By Alan Sieler It is a great pleasure to introduce Deanne’s delightfully titled book. I regard this well-written book to be a very useful...
Alan Sieler
Sep 18, 20237 min read
The unrecognised language that is essential for business improvement
One of the requirements of participants in the 18 month Certified Ontological Coaching and Leadership Program is to collaborate in small...
Alan Sieler
Jul 24, 20238 min read
Ontological Self-Coaching
By Leonard Marvey and Alan Sieler What is an ontological practitioner? An ontological practitioner is someone who is skilled in working...
Alan Sieler
May 2, 20235 min read
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