In conversation with Sophie Guy, Founder of True Nature Coaching

I loved this wander with Sophie.  She is so warm and thoughtful, and effortlessly rescued me from my own awkward distraction halfway through by asking me a direct question about why I’m doing what i’m doing.

Sign of a great coach right?

Turns out we are both lovers of dance, with academic backgrounds and still finding our way in the world of business sales and marketing.

After this conversation, I found a free streaming link to the 1928 silent movie “The Passion of Joan of Arc” (Shared with the podcast) that Sophie mentioned.   That is a gift in itself, on so many levels.  An invitation to reflect on the complex and conflicted experience of women who dare to follow a brave calling.

This week in another context entirely I learned that communication is typically weighted at

• 55% energy of physical presence
• 38% tone of delivery
• 7% meaning of words

It’s an intriguing contrast to listen to a podcast, which is tone and words, in comparison with a silent movie, which is mostly a representation of the  stylised dance of physical presence.

(Hmmm, the combination of the two could make an interesting piece of art.  Let me know how that lands for you if you try it…)

Which reminds me that there is no “not communicating”.   Words are barely the tip of the iceberg of sharing experience.

Occasionally, they are powerful and resonant.

The rest of the time, it’s presence, movement and music that tell the story.

For a Curious Mind: Notice what thoughts and judgments arise as you listen to this free ranging conversation.  What else would you like to know?

For a Connected Heart: Notice what feelings follow each other as the conversation unfolds.  Can you allow them all to be welcome and flow through you, whether positive or negative?

For a Creative Body: Notice what you feel moved to do during/after listening.  Did you reach for something familiar or something new? 

The power of interpretive dance

Rachael and Sophie engage in a deep and free-ranging conversation about the essence of life, dance, and nervous system regulation.

They start by acknowledging the traditional lands they are on and discuss the importance of connecting with First Nations people.

They then delve into thoughts on creating a podcast centered on human purpose and different life perspectives.

The conversation transitions into the value and transformative power of dance as a form of expression and healing.

They also touch upon their academic backgrounds and the shift from intellectual pursuits to more embodied practices.

Finally, they reflect on the powerful historical story of Joan of Arc, drawing parallels to modern-day courage and self-belief.

[✨ Listen here✨]

Spark up*

Previous podcast episodes to explore

• Danielle Heyns : Embodied Writing and Grief
• Sarah Laverty : Unshakeable Self Trust

A Moment to Notice: As you listen, I invite you to become aware of the invisible dance of thoughts, emotions and subtle responses that go on beneath the surface.

How does it feel to acknowledge this fluid internal world?

Are there any recurring messages that draw your attention?

Encouragement for Sensitive Souls:

If nothing here resonates for you, that is 100% ok.

A small boy in the library yesterday was having trouble finding a picture book he liked.  After rejecting a few suggestions because he didn’t know the story, we figured out that he wanted a story, a character that was already familiar to him.

He was very happy to take home another Bluey book for the week.

So if you are not ready to dive into anything new with people and characters you don’t yet know, that is completely understandable.

When you find a familiar resonance, it will call to you clearly, and be effortless to follow.

Until then, know that you are welcome to hang around and say no as often as you like.

Thank you for being here.   Your silent presence is enough.