702. Why Embodiment Is Key To Coaching - with Aboodi Shabi

702. Why Embodiment Is Key To Coaching - with Aboodi Shabi

Author: Mark Walsh May 20, 2025 Duration: 40:12

My old friend Aboodi Shabi is someone I've known since my early days in the coaching world. Aboodi has been coaching longer than most in the UK, and he joined me to explain how his journey has evolved. We talk about his work at Henley Business School, where he now teaches part-time, and how he balances that with his own coaching practice. We also explore the influence of yoga and other embodied practices on his work. It's a grounded, thoughtful chat with one of the most experienced voices in the field and a really useful one for all coaches.

Read more about Aboodi Shabi's coaching work here:
coachingtothesoul.com/
henley.ac.uk/people/aboodi-shabi

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Aboodi Shabi has over 25 years' experience in executive coaching and coach training, with international work across sectors including NGOs, finance, media, and pharmaceuticals. He teaches on Henley Business School's coaching programmes and is module convenor for the Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching.

Aboodi is a regular speaker at international coaching events and has taught at several European coaching schools. He has served on the International Coaching Federation global board and co-founded its UK chapter. He also sits on the editorial board of Coaching at Work magazine.

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For seven years, The Embodiment Coaching Podcast has been a gathering place for a curious community. Host Mark Walsh sits down each week with pioneering thinkers and practitioners from across the globe, exploring the profound intelligence of the human system. While it’s essential listening for coaches and embodiment teachers, this series truly speaks to anyone who senses the body is far more than just a vehicle for the brain. Conversations flow naturally through a rich landscape of topics-from the practicalities of coaching and the subtlet of somatics to the grounded wisdom found in martial arts, yoga, and various movement practices. You’ll also find deep dives into mindfulness, meditation, and trauma-informed approaches, all discussed with a light-hearted and accessible tone. The focus remains on tangible, real-world application, stripping away unnecessary jargon. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a thoughtful, ongoing dialogue where theory meets practice, offering insights you can feel in your bones and apply in your daily life. Mark’s genuine curiosity and the diverse range of guests ensure that every episode brings a fresh perspective on what it means to live fully in our skin.
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