The Body in Coaching and Training: An Introduction to Embodied Facilitation

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Are you a coach or trainer looking to work more with the body? Do you want to work safely and help your clients make deeper change? Do you know that the body matters for facilitation, but are not sure practically how to develop this aspect of your work? This book will provide you with the theory and real-world tools for excellence in embodied facilitation. It contains over 50 simple exercises for both you and your clients, and offers a clear pragmatic framework for deepening your experience and developing your skills. Through core techniques such as awareness raising exercises, centring and embodied listening, you will learn how to help clients with a range of common coaching topics such as: • Leadership • Confidence • Finding purpose • Stress management • Communication skills Mark Walsh’s straight-talking approach offers a framework for understanding the field, in addition to techniques you can use with clients immediately. From processing trauma to centring yourself in times of stress, it is a no-nonsense resource for any coach, facilitator or teacher wanting to work more through the body. The body is a huge part of who we are, yet it is often ignored. This book will show you how to include it safely, skilfully and powerfully. Mark Walsh is a world leader in embodied facilitation. He founded the Embodied Facilitator Course and Embodied Yoga Principles, hosts The Embodiment Podcast, led the record-breaking Embodiment Conference and manages the business training company Integration Training. He holds a black belt in aikido, an honours degree in psychology, and a 50m swimming badge. He offends pirates with his swearing and impresses dads globally with his jokes. Review: Before Embodied became a buzzword, Mark was giving us all the simple tools! He’s the real deal - Fully comprehensive, supportive, actionable steps. I know this book would be invaluable to coaches and facilitators in embodied practices. Also to those laypersons like me, who simply have a keen interest in living a more connected, Embodied and fulfilling life. Also, I endeavour to lead by example and support the many people I come into contact with daily, through service and care in my hair salon business. Mark has been in the embodiment game since long before it was trending. His sense of humour and lived knowledge brings playfulness to a world that can be a bit much! He reminds us of our shared humanity through simplicity of practice. I absolutely recommend this book. Review: Excellent! - Excellent book that really covers the topic.