The Relationships We Live In
The Relationships We Live In
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This podcast "The Relationships We Live In" is an ongoing conversation where the world and ideas are explored through the lens of relationship, those interactive processes of life, and the interconnectedness of all the parts, big and small, that make up the reality in which we live.
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The podcast centers on themes related to relationship dynamics and systems thinking, such as Bowen Theory and family functioning. Episode highlights include discussions on the significance of relationship patterns in marriage with Phil Klever and the impact of family systems on child abuse with Dr. Walter H. Smith Jr. Other topics explored include parenting, intimacy, and mindfulness practices like meditation.
This podcast “The Relationships We Live In” is an ongoing conversation where the world and ideas are explored through the lens of relationship, those interactive processes of life, and the interconnectedness of all the parts, big and small, that make up the reality in which we live.
In this episode Erik Thompson and I explore meditation, transcendence, and the idea of the Universal Self.
Erik is the founder and president of Thompson Leadership Development, an executive coaching firm designed to assist high performing teams in becoming exceptional leaders together.
Trained as a leadership psychologist, Erik Thompson’s focus is on the DNA of successful teams. He uses this knowledge to challenge high-performing leaders to expand their impact.
For 20 years Erik Thompson has brought precision tools from the science of leadership development to his executive clients.. He developed the “Leading by Managing Self” course, which has been embraced by over 40 companies across the United States.
Through thousands of meaningful conversations with senior leaders, Erik was inspired to launch the LeaderSight interview podcast. LeaderSight explores topics ranging from CEO succession to the art of coaching and the profound lessons we learn from personal loss.
Beyond his work in leadership development, Erik Thompson is deeply invested in family health and well-being. He is a co-founder and Executive Director of the Vermont Center for Family Studies, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering family leaders to cultivate stability, maturity, responsibility, and effective communication within their families.
As a 40-year practitioner of Transcendental Meditation, Erik understands the value of presence in leadership. When he’s not immersed in the world of leadership development, you might find him playing pickleball, cheering on his daughter’s high school basketball team, or reading on his porch. The picturesque mountains of Vermont are his home, where he enjoys hiking alongside his wife Sarah, and their daughters, nephews, and nieces.
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