What Coaching Really Is (and Isn’t) | The Free Radical Podcast #54 — Lily Seto, Sept 17, 2025

In this episode, Swami Padmanabha is joined by Lily Seto, seasoned professional coach, mentor coach, and coaching supervisor with nearly two decades of global experience. Lily shares her profound insights on: * What coaching truly is and how it can transform lives* The skills of intentional presence, deep listening, and empathy* Empowering others to find their own answers and insights* How coaching can be a contemplative practice, creating space for attention, silence, and reflection* The importance of holding uncomfortable but safe spaces for growth and self-discovery Known for her ethical rigor, clarity, and depth, Lily has pioneered coaching programs for public, private, and nonprofit sectors, co-founded an ICF-accredited Indigenous coach training program, and continues to guide her own coaching school, Eighth Element Coaching. Her work has been recognized globally, including awards for excellence in coaching, mentoring, and supervision. This conversation is a rich exploration of coaching as both an art and a practice of presence, offering insights for coaches, leaders, and anyone seeking deeper engagement with themselves and others. ▶ CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Gaudiya Reform Forum on Facebook .~ Swami Padmanabha’s Channels ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ YOUTUBE ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ WEBSITE ▶ PURCHASE RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion in hardcover, paperback, and/or Kindle formats on Amazon ▶ WRITE your REVIEW of RADICAL PERSONALISM ~ Tadatmya Sangha’s Channels ▶ WEBSITE ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ YOUTUBE