Episode 108 - Why Depth is No Longer Optional: Coaching as the Work of Our Times
Mon Feb 02 2026
We are living through a profound moment of transition...
Old structures are dissolving.
Identities are shifting.
Many people feel called toward purpose-driven work, yet find themselves stuck, anxious, or disconnected, even after years of self-improvement.
In this episode, Amanda explores why some forms of coaching are quietly evolving into a study of consciousness, and why depth is no longer a “nice-to-have,” but a necessity for anyone guiding others through change.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why surface-level change no longer holds in times of complexity
- How Jung’s concept of individuation reframes coaching and personal development
- Why so many coaches, therapists, and other practitioners feel something is missing from mainstream training
- The difference between optimisation and becoming who you truly are
- How coaching becomes steadier, safer, and more effective when it’s informed by psyche, embodiment, and meaning.
Amanda also shares how this understanding sits at the heart of the Psychodynamic Coach Academy - a training designed not just to teach skills, but to support the inner development required to hold others well.
This episode is for:
- Coaches and aspiring coaches who feel called to deeper work
- Practitioners who sense that insight alone isn’t enough
- Those drawn to purpose, consciousness, and meaningful change
- Anyone who feels the quiet pull toward a more integrated way of living and leading
If you’ve ever felt that coaching is more than a career, that it’s a calling asking you to grow alongside the work... this episode is for you.
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A Gentle Invitation:
Applications are now open for the next cohort of the Psychodynamic Coach Academy, beginning 30 March. Early Bird enrolment is currently available.
You can explore the program and learn more here:
👉 https://www.psychodynamiccoachinginstitute.com/certification
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We are living through a profound moment of transition... Old structures are dissolving. Identities are shifting. Many people feel called toward purpose-driven work, yet find themselves stuck, anxious, or disconnected, even after years of self-improvement. In this episode, Amanda explores why some forms of coaching are quietly evolving into a study of consciousness, and why depth is no longer a “nice-to-have,” but a necessity for anyone guiding others through change. In this episode, we explore: - Why surface-level change no longer holds in times of complexity - How Jung’s concept of individuation reframes coaching and personal development - Why so many coaches, therapists, and other practitioners feel something is missing from mainstream training - The difference between optimisation and becoming who you truly are - How coaching becomes steadier, safer, and more effective when it’s informed by psyche, embodiment, and meaning. Amanda also shares how this understanding sits at the heart of the Psychodynamic Coach Academy - a training designed not just to teach skills, but to support the inner development required to hold others well. This episode is for: - Coaches and aspiring coaches who feel called to deeper work - Practitioners who sense that insight alone isn’t enough - Those drawn to purpose, consciousness, and meaningful change - Anyone who feels the quiet pull toward a more integrated way of living and leading If you’ve ever felt that coaching is more than a career, that it’s a calling asking you to grow alongside the work... this episode is for you. ... A Gentle Invitation: Applications are now open for the next cohort of the Psychodynamic Coach Academy, beginning 30 March. Early Bird enrolment is currently available. You can explore the program and learn more here: 👉 https://www.psychodynamiccoachinginstitute.com/certification