Coaching Below the Surface

A practice for coaches, consultants, and leaders who want to go beyond frameworks and build real trust, presence, and connection

Many coaches, consultants, and leaders reach a point where we realize that frameworks, models, and techniques alone aren’t enough to meet the complexity of the challenges we’re facing today. What we’re often looking for is a community where we can slow down and reflect together, and where there’s shared value in depth, trust, and presence. That includes the ability to stay with what’s really happening rather than rushing toward solutions.

Coaching Below the Surface was created for people at that stage. It’s designed for those who want to strengthen their ability to be present, build genuine trust, and work with what’s unspoken as much as what’s said. This work focuses less on performance and more on awareness, curiosity, and creating the conditions that allow people and teams to change in meaningful ways.

Rather than relying on scripts or formulas, CBTS emphasizes experiential learning. Participants practice noticing subtle dynamics, responding thoughtfully in moments of discomfort, and building psychological safety in real time. The goal isn’t to “do coaching better,” but to develop the capacity to hold more complex, human conversations that lead to lasting impact.

As we prepare to launch two new Coaching Below the Surface pods in March, one at 10 AM CT and one at 8 PM CT, it’s helpful to share that this work is already well underway. CBTS will be entering its third and fourth pods (small group learning), with coaches, consultants, and leaders engaging in the work across industries and contexts. In 2026, we’ve added more time options to accommodate different countries and time zones. The learning continues to deepen as the community grows.

Before the next pods begin, we’re offering a small number of complimentary live demos. These sessions are intentionally intimate and interactive, giving you the opportunity to experience Coaching Below the Surface in action rather than just reading about it.

If you’re exploring how to bring more depth into your coaching or leadership practice, the demos offer a clear sense of what this work looks like in practice and whether it’s a fit for you. For those who want additional detail, including program structure and reflections from past participants, you can learn more on our website.

🗓️ Upcoming Demo Dates

Feb 3 at 6 PM CT / 12 AM GMT

Feb 6 at 10 AM CT / 4 PM GMT

🔗 Learn more and register: https://changecoaches.io/coaching-below-the-surface

If you’re unsure whether this is the right fit or want to talk it through, feel free to DM me. I’m always happy to connect and explore what would be most useful at this stage of your work.