Episode 1: Julio Olalla

The Newfield Ignite Podcast

In our very first Newfield Ignite podcast Julio Olalla, founder of the Newfield Network and one of the founding fathers of coaching, invites us to reflect on the importance of seeing beyond ourselves—of truly paying attention to a view that encompasses all of humanity and the planet. Julio encourages us to move into a realm of care in the largest and most expansive way. He reveals how this expansive care requires us to question both our own blindness and our collective assumptions. This is a powerful invitation to fully step up as coaches and to examine where are we, individually and collectively, are headed.

Julio explores the origin of coaching, why coaching emerged and how understanding this provides an essential context that enables powerful coaching. Julio examines the difference between knowledge and wisdom, and why this distinction matters. He speaks about what is most important for coaches to be focused on in today’s world and addresses why coaching demands the cultivation of courage.