Arete Coach 1207 Dr Patrick Williams "Unlocking Coaching Mastery"

Arete Coach: The Art & Science of Executive Coaching

Arete Coach Podcast

Business, How To, Entrepreneurship, Education, Management

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🗓️ 3 February 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen. In this episode, recorded via Zoom on November 27, 2024, we are joined by Dr. Patrick Williams with an episode titled "Unlocking Coaching Mastery." Dr. Williams is a pioneer in the coaching profession, Master Certified Coach (MCC), and founder of the Institute for Life Coach Training (ILCT). Dr. Williams has been instrumental in shaping the coaching industry, serving on the International Coaching Federation (ICF) board and being honored as an inaugural member of the ICF Circle of Distinction.

Dr. Williams’ journey began in humanistic and transpersonal psychology, where he recognized a gap between traditional therapy and coaching. His passion for coaching, mentoring, and emotional literacy led him to establish a training school that has impacted thousands of professionals worldwide. Beyond coaching, his work focuses on metaphors in coaching, emotional literacy, and the power of silence in deep conversations.

The Power of Silence in Coaching

Dr. Williams emphasizes the importance of pausing and active listening. He advises coaches to resist the urge to fill silence and instead allow clients space to process. This approach leads to more profound client insights and transformation.

Emotional Literacy vs. Emotional Intelligence

While Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is widely recognized, Dr. Williams advocates for Emotional Literacy, which emphasizes not just understanding emotions but also expressing them in a meaningful way. His Emotional Literacy Academy provides tools for self-awareness, authenticity, and deeper communication.

The Role of Metaphors in Coaching

Metaphors help clients describe challenges and uncover solutions in ways that resonate deeply. Dr. Williams encourages coaches to listen for natural metaphors and explore their meanings rather than imposing interpretations.

Mentorship, Legacy, and Lifelong Learning

Dr. Williams discusses the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and leaving a living legacy. He highlights the concept of "switch mentoring," where experienced professionals learn from younger individuals while imparting wisdom in return.

As an author, speaker, and mentor, Dr. Williams continues to inspire coaches and leaders through his commitment to lifelong learning, curiosity, and personal growth.

The Arete Coach Podcast explores the art and science of executive coaching. You can find more about this podcast at aretecoach.io.

This episode was recorded on November 27, 2024.

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0:00.0	You are listening to Severin Sorensson, executive coaching curator of the Art A Coach
0:04.9	podcast, where we explore excellence and the art and science of executive coaching.
0:09.8	This interview is recorded on November 27, 24 via Zoom video.
0:16.0	I'm speaking today with personal development coach mentor and author Dr. Pat Williams. Dr. Williams
0:23.0	is an accomplished author and personal development coach who is considered one of the early
0:27.3	pioneers of coaching. With a career spanning over three decades, Pat has made significant contributions
0:33.6	to the field of coaching and has helped shaped it into the respected profession it is today.
0:39.3	Pat is a master-certified coach with the ICF, a board-certified coach.
0:44.6	His contributions to coaching profession are numerous, and he has served on the boards
0:49.1	of several prestigious organizations, including the International Coaching Federation of the ICF, where he is a
0:56.5	past board member and he also co-chair of the ICF regulatory committee. He is also a past president
1:03.3	of the ACTO, the Association of Coach Training Organizations, and an honorary vice president of
1:09.8	the Association of Coaching Psychology.
1:12.6	Additionally, Pat is a founding member of Harvard's Institute of Coaching and was honored in 2018 as an inaugural member of the International Coaching Federation's Circle of Distinction.
1:23.6	In 1998, Pat founded the Institute for Life Coach Training, the ILCT, which has trained thousands of coaches worldwide.
1:33.7	He has worked with major companies such as Hewlett-Packard, IBM, and Kodak, and is considered an expert in leadership development and emotional literacy.
1:42.9	As an accomplished author, Pat has co-authored or authored several influential books,
1:49.0	including becoming a professional life coach and total life coaching.
1:53.0	I found over seven books online that he has authored or co-authored on coaching,
1:59.0	so we have much to learn from him today.
2:06.6	With Pat's passion and dedication to the coaching industry, his extensive experience, and his educational background, is it any wonder where I thought he'd be a great addition today to
2:11.6	our podcast lineup on the Art of Coach podcast?
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