A Shift in Being: The Art and Practices of Deep Transformational Coaching
This book takes you on an inspiring journey that reveals how transformational coaching is perfectly positioned to enable people to experience and express their true selves. Not by using an intellect-driven, 'figure it out' approach, but by shifting their attention to what is emanating from deep within. Their paradigm then shifts, radically changing how they experience themselves and the world around them.
In clear, relaxed prose, Leon VanderPol takes you through the process of facilitating soul-deep transformation, masterfully weaving together coaching, healing, psychology, and spirituality with an in-depth knowledge of what it takes to open people to their highest truths.
•The first part explores the stages, patterns, and dynamics of human transformation—essential knowledge for all those who do transformative work.
•The second part introduces the Deep Coaching approach and nine transformative practices that will forever change the potentials of your work.
In fact, A Shift in Being will change your life – and through you, the lives of others.
Reviews (43)
Life changing read for those on the transformation journey
This book was a life changer for me. Leon's ability to explain the inner world as one moves through their personal journey of awakening is miraculous. This book is for those wanting to understand more deeply what the essence of this shift is. I was moving in a more traditional counseling direction when I came upon this book and it changed my course- it spoke to my heart and I felt such a resonance with the writing that I felt as if I had been waiting for this book all my life. Leon is a clear writer and gentle teacher--- and upon reading it I was ignited to move deeper in to this practice in myself and bring that in my assisting of others. I would recommend this book to anyone with an open heart and mind that longs for deeper meaning and healing in their lives. Thank you Leon!!
The Soul Whisper for Coaching
Leon Vanderpol’s book, A Shift in Being, is a refreshing, accessible roadmap into transformative value of holding ‘presence’ in our lives. Vanderpol guides the reader seamlessly through the stages of deep coaching. Each chapter unfolds naturally taking the reader on an effortless journey into the innermost workings of our Being. Vanderpol’s book is a door to the soul. His writings point the way to our pure essence and resonate with the works of St. Teresa of Avila’s, The Interior Castle, yet, instead of sequestering these moments to the confines of a monastery Vanderpol guides the reader to it’s deep abiding presence within our everyday lives. A Shift in Being demonstrates Vanderpol’s depth of the interior landscape of our true nature. The writings lift the complexity of the journey into the soul and bring it to an accessible platform that transcends labels and doctrines. The work reads like a meditation opening space for pureness and clarity. Vanderpol’s years of experience and wisdom are distilled beautifully in the body of this work. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to tap or connect into their true Self or for coaches wishing to take their coaching practice to the next level.
A Powerful Resource for Living, Coaching and All Your Relationships:
I am a Deep Transformational Coach and as such, this book has shown me how to shift in necessary and desired ways with my clients. A shift In Being has given me a way to work with clients that is gentle, deep and spiritually connected. More than that, this book has guided me to become the practitioner and person I have wanted to be: More self-accepting, less ego centered, more compassionate and more trusting in a Higher Power that is always available to guide me with clients and in my life. As someone who has always been passionate about self discovery and growth, this book definitely moved me very much closer to wholeness and to opening my heart. It will remain a tool for me to refer to time and time again, I am sure. If you are reading this, I believe you are being led to also read A Shift In Being by Leon Vander pol.
Life-changing book
When I picked up the book, I was struggling in my business. I was disillusioned with a lot of the coaching industry, with business coaches promising you’d make money quick if you follow their formula, and I myself had spent a lot of money on these types of programs and coaches, with little to no results. I was seeing it for what it was, and I wasn’t even sure if I wanted to continue coaching because of how much manipulation and distortion I saw in the coaching industry. But when I picked up this book, I remembered why I loved coaching. Leon put words to so many things I intrinsically felt, and I loved how centered, simple, and grounded his concepts were. It reminded me that connection to Spirit, to ourselves, and to each other can be simple, not complicated. And he reminded me of the reason I came into coaching in the first place, to hold space for the transformation of others, and firstly to commit to my own growth and transformation always. This book helped me make some huge shifts in my life and business, and after reading it I signed up for the Deep Coaching Intensive through the Center. If you resonate with this book, you will LOVE the DCI. I highly recommend both this book and the course for anyone looking to hold space for themselves and others through transformation and through the messy experience of being human.
A wonderful resource for continued growth and transformation
I first ordered this book as material for the Deep Coaching Intensive I participated in. I have since re-referenced, shared, and recommended it to clients, colleagues, and family members. Each chapter has helped me understand and connect with different aspects of transformation, and has encouraged me in my own journey and as a coach. It feels so wonderful to feel seen, understood, and to receive the hope and magic of growth through Leon's words and wisdom.
If you're going through a spiritual awakening this is a must-read!
You don't have to be interested in coaching to benefit from this book. The first part of the book beautifully explains the journey of spiritual awakening and Self transformation. You will be amazed by Leon's words and how much they touch your Soul. When I was going through the "dark night of the soul" and having difficulty processing my experience, this book was my guiding light and saving grace. The second part of the book describes the 9 deep coaching practices, which are reminders for how to live a heart-centered life in connection with your Soul and divine Spirit. After reading this book and doing these practices, you will be transformed and inspired to help others do the same.
Stimulating Read to stimulate your values reflection.
This book is thought provoking and asks you to consider yourself from a values based perspective. I think what you get out of this book depends on where you are in your journey and it does draw on philosophy from different cultures/ages but that's what is great. The author didn't need to reinvent these time less concepts of authenticity, empathy, community etc just lent his perspective. Highly recommend this book!
Essential reading for personal transformation and transformational coaching
I trained with Leon to become a certified Deep Transformational Coach and this was the required text that was used in the course. Aside from being a master teacher of the Transformational Coaching approach, Leon is also gifted with the ability to write clearly about a process that is soul-deep. And while this is a book that helps one learn how to hold space for others as they embark upon their transformational journey, it first and foremost helps one learn how to hold space and transform for oneself. From exploring models of transformation to exploring one’s own spiritual values and transcendent practices, Leon’s book guides readers through an experience of reconnecting with themselves. I could not recommend this book highly enough.
Just what I needed!
I knew of Leon’s work through some of my own coaching sessions and, like him, have long felt the need for a deeper coaching experience and relationship. He has beautifully crafted this book as a journey into the world of deep transformational coaching which will benefit all readers, not just coaches. As we journey in our lives in this time, the practice of deep coaching allows us to get in touch with our greater selves, our deeper meaning, our true being that is already whole. Once this journey begins it becomes the destination. For we are already that which we seek. Congratulations Leon - great work and all the best.
Captivating!
I really enjoyed reading this. It was very helpful and awesome to gain a better understanding of my own personal transformation. After reading this book, the light in which I view any movie, book, or story with a “hero journey” has been forever changed. I especially liked exploring the stages of transformation. It allowed me to make more sense of where I am and where I can go. The energy work discussed is beyond my grasp at this time, but it leaves me yearning to further explore the possibilities. If you are a life coach, curious about transformation, or have been through a transformation this book is a must read!
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