#13: Coaching Leaders with Integral Insight with Mike Verhey

In this Mindform Podcast episode, Frank Lawton speaks with executive coach and secular Buddhist Mike Verhey about leadership, psychology, and personal growth. They explore how coaching helps individuals move from insight to action by asking the right questions rather than giving direct advice. Mike shares his AAA model—awareness, approach, and action—as a guide for meaningful change. He discusses the impact of integral theory in leadership, the role of perspective-shifting in problem-solving, and how mindfulness and Stoicism shape his coaching. They also examine the evolving overlap between coaching and therapy, emphasizing the importance of framing the right questions for self-discovery and growth. Mindform is an exclusive membership platform that gives you access to an ever-expanding toolkit for mental mastery and a community of passionate psychitects. Apply to join Mindform or get the free Psychitect’s Toolkit at https://mindform.io/podcast