{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Retreats & Offsites Unpacked","title":"How Coaches Can Level Up with Retreats","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1574,"description":"In this episode of The Assemble Podcast, host Dan Berger sits down with Jonathan Hermida, Managing Director of the Center for Transformational Coaching, to unpack what true coaching looks like — and what it isn’t.Jonathan explains how authentic coaches use lived experience, not just credentials, to help people navigate identity shifts and purpose. He and Don explore the stages of personal power, the role of community and retreats, and why presence matters more than process.They also discuss how technology and AI are reshaping the coaching landscape — and why, despite all the tools, real transformation still happens face-to-face.If you care about leadership, facilitation, or creating spaces where people feel seen and connected, this one’s worth your time.Episode ThemesWhat makes transformational coaching realHow to tell authentic coaches from marketersThe business side of coaching and personal growthThe “Stages of Power”: moving from achievement to purposeDesigning environments that build trust and clarityThe growing need for community and belongingRetreats as catalysts for presence and transformationAI as a coaching tool — opportunity and cautionChapters0:00 — Welcome and introduction1:10 — What is transformational coaching2:36 — How Jonathan found his path and mentor4:13 — Everyone’s a coach? Sorting authenticity from noise6:00 — Learning the business of coaching8:10 — Understanding the Six Stages of Power10:09 — Who joins the Center and why12:20 — Success stories from the program13:08 — The power of in-person retreats14:40 — Presence as the foundation for transformation16:17 — Trends: AI, connection, and the future of work18:02 — Can AI coach humans?20:08 — Designing retreats that truly move people21:46 — Balancing structure with flow23:49 — Blending Eastern and Western mindsets24:28 — Vulnerability in facilitation25:46 — How to connect with JonathanAbout the Guest – Jonathan HermidaJonathan Hermida is a leadership and transformational coach and Managing...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bOBTiJs7vh0BXESSAuKMgrIiALFaXvXWvSKoFPBd1Co/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZDE1/NmMxYmI2MTM4YzRk/ZWI5ZmE3ZTc4MmYx/OGUwMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}