{"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.\nJonathan 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.\nThey also discuss how technology and AI are reshaping the coaching landscape — and why, despite all the tools, real transformation still happens face-to-face.\nIf you care about leadership, facilitation, or creating spaces where people feel seen and connected, this one’s worth your time.\nEpisode 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 caution\nChapters\n\n0:00 — Welcome and introduction\n1:10 — What is transformational coaching\n2:36 — How Jonathan found his path and mentor\n4:13 — Everyone’s a coach? Sorting authenticity from noise\n6:00 — Learning the business of coaching\n8:10 — Understanding the Six Stages of Power\n10:09 — Who joins the Center and why\n12:20 — Success stories from the program\n13:08 — The power of in-person retreats\n14:40 — Presence as the foundation for transformation\n16:17 — Trends: AI, connection, and the future of work\n18:02 — Can AI coach humans?\n20:08 — Designing retreats that truly move people\n21:46 — Balancing structure with flow\n23:49 — Blending Eastern and Western mindsets\n24:28 — Vulnerability in facilitation\n25:46 — How to connect with Jonathan\n\nAbout the Guest – Jonathan Hermida\n\nJonathan Hermida is a leadership and...","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}