“What if your best coaching insights don’t come from your brain?” That question hooked me. When Clare Norman MCC recommended The Extended Mind by Annie Murphy Paul, I had no idea how deeply it would reshape my perspective—not just on coaching, but on thinking itself. This book is a reminder that our minds don’t stop at our skulls. Our gestures, breath, posture, the spaces we’re in, and the people we’re with… they all participate in how we think, learn, and grow. That really matters to me as a coach. We often search for insight through language—but sometimes, awareness shows up through a shift in the body, a glance out the window, or the silence between words. A favorite quote: “People who are more aware of their bodily sensations are better able to make use of their non-conscious knowledge.” That’s powerful. And something AI can’t do. I shared more about this with Ken M. in the latest episode of The Coaching Book Club Podcast. We dive into: Why gestures often reveal more than words How movement supports deeper thinking The power of thinking with others (especially in supervision and group mentoring) If you’re a coach who’s curious about deepening presence, expanding awareness, and inviting the body, space, and social connection into your practice—this episode is for you. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eQiKhtdS Grab the book: https://lnkd.in/e6k2PxVX And thank you again, Clare, for the nudge toward this mind-expanding read! #coaching #coachingpresence #theextendedmind #coachingsupervision #embodiedcoaching #bookclub #icfcoaching #coachingpodcast #christystubercoaching
What if your best coaching insights don’t come from your brain? In our latest Coaching Book Club Podcast episode, Christy Stuber, LCSW, PCC and Ken M. explore The Extended Mind by Annie Murphy Paul —a book that redefines how we understand thinking and presence in coaching. Tune in as we explore: Why gestures matter more than we realize How walking or movement unlocks creativity What it means to “think with others” in coaching and supervision If you’re looking to deepen your coaching presence and trust what your whole body is telling you, this one’s for you. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eQiKhtdS Get the book: https://lnkd.in/e6k2PxVX #CoachingBookClub #ExtendedMind #EmbodiedCoaching #AnnieMurphyPaul #LeadershipDevelopment #ICFCompetencies
One of my top ten favourite books
This is a must read book for who wants to deepen their professional growth Thank you Christy Stuber, LCSW, PCC for sharing 💫🌟
I love how you're highlighting the importance of embodied awareness in coaching, it's really interesting to consider how our physical presence and environment can influence our thoughts and insights.