#22 Christopher Kabakis - Co-founder of Evolute Institute

In this episode we’re talking to Christopher Kabakis about coaching & psychedelics.

Christopher is co-founder of the Evolute Institute for Inner Development, an interdisciplinary organization dedicated to cultivating inner capacities for leadership and personal growth through modalities such as breathwork, meditation, somatic practices, and immersive retreat programs. He designs and facilitating the personal development programs for entrepreneurs, changemakers and leaders at Evolute and coaches people individually on personal, professional and leadership matters.
- He has been training in Integrative Somatic Process (ISP at the Holloman Institute), in HAKOMI (a mindfulness-based body-oriented form of psychotherapy), in trauma-informed process work as part of the Timeless Wisdom Training (Thomas Hübl) and in Somatic Experiencing (Peter Levine).
- Previously, Christopher obtained a Masters Degree in Business and Economics from WHU (Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management), lived and worked in Sweden, Italy, Spain and Japan and did Ph.D.-level studies at HEC Montreal, Canada.
- He is Affiliate Professor at ESCP Europe Business School and teaches at several Master and Executive Programs (EMBA, EMDIEL, MSIE, MIM, MISM…).
- His great interest lies in integrating different ASC modalities and especially certain forms of embodied mindfulness and somatics into his coaching and process work – all in the service of promoting integration, growth and deep, lasting change in his clients.
To check out the Evolute Institute and their retreats, go to https://evolute-institute.com/

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Show notes
03:11 The Role of Psychedelics in Coaching
09:07 Personal Experiences with Psychedelics
12:10 The Impact of Psychedelics on Personal Development
15:11 Integrating Psychedelics into Coaching Practices
18:04 Navigating Intentions in Psychedelic Experiences
21:01 Creating Safe Spaces for Psychedelic Work
24:08 The Importance of Intentions
27:19 Preparation
29:53 The Balance of Intention and Surrender
33:03 Self-Regulation and Resistance
40:34 Psychoeducation and Self-Regulation
41:22 Facilitation vs. Guidance in Preparation
42:11 Best Practice for Sharing Circles
44:23 Navigating Post-Experience
50:38 Screening Protocols
54:01 Ecstatic Experiences and Integration
59:20 The Use of Psychedelics in Organizational Contexts
01:08:31 The Importance of Client Commitment
01:11:27 Holding Space for Difficult Emotions
01:23:24 "Quick" Fire Questions

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