Ep 78 Blake Cason - Certified Life Coach, Climber

In this episode of The Gnar Stool podcast, we sit down with Blake Cason—a certified professional life coach and climber with a background in psychology and anthropology. Blake shares her winding journey into coaching, from facilitating intimate conversations around sexual health during the height of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in South Africa, to helping individuals and teams navigate growth through presence, resilience, and curiosity.We dive into the core tenets of her coaching philosophy: deep listening, forward-focused development, and the concept of "anti-fragility"—the idea that we can become stronger by leaning into challenge. Blake breaks down how coaching differs from traditional therapy and offers real-world tools for integrating change into everyday life.Whether you're chasing personal growth or trying to build stronger, more grounded team dynamics, this episode is full of thoughtful takeaways to help you move with more intention and clarity.https://startyourpivot.com/https://www.instagram.com/blake_cason/