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On The Balcony

KONU
Adaptive Leadership
Leadership
Mindfulness
Self-Transcendence
Anxiety
Meditation
Psychology
Loss Management
Courage
Complex Systems
Perspective Taking
Empathy
Giving Voice To Values
Rhode Island
Developmental Psychology
System Psychodynamics
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Change Management
Pension Crisis
Leadership Circle

On The Balcony is a podcast for change agents, executives and people who care about developing others. In this kick-off season Michael Koehler and his guests examine Ronald Heifetz’s landmark book: “Leadership Without Easy Answers,” the framework behind the most inspiring leadership class at Harvard University. The show offers powerful reflections and live coaching on today’s most pressing challen... more

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As we arrive at the final conversation of Season Two, we turn to one of the deepest questions that has quietly threaded through the ent... more

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There are many leadership assessments in the world. Most measure competencies — skills, behaviors, strengths, and gaps. The Leadership... more

Join us for What Stayed, a live Season Two gathering. March 31 · Virtual · Free · Limited spots · konu.org/events

Mindfulness has become respectable.

It improves focus. It reduces stress. It helps leaders perform under pressure.

But what if mindfu... more

Some challenges don't fail because we lack intelligence, expertise, or good intentions. They fail because the systems meant to hold them — the structures, relationships, and shared stories — aren't strong enough to carry the weight.

In this episode ... more

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Recent Guests

Hugh O'Doherty
Peacebuilding leader; long-time facilitator of adaptive leadership and peace initiatives
Harvard Kennedy School / Leadership in Peacemaking Global Network
Episode: Dr. Hugh O'Doherty: Who Are We Without the Enemy?
Matthias Birk
Psychologist, Zen teacher, founder of Self-Transcendent Leadership, global director of partner development at White & Case, adjunct professor at Columbia
White & Case
Episode: Dr. Matthias Birk: Mindfulness Beyond Self-Optimization
Gina Raimondo
Former state treasurer of Rhode Island and current Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Department of Commerce
Episode: Dr. Tim O’Brien: Holding What Matters
Judit Teichert
Managing director and partner at KONU Germany, former psychotherapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
KONU
Episode: Judit Teichert: Practice Is the Path

Host

Michael Koehler
Host of On The Balcony

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Great

    Great convos on adaptive leadership.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheArtKitten
    United States3 years ago
  • Brave, Sincere, and Thoughtful

    This podcast, hosted by Michael, has a lot of heart and is a beautiful breakdown of Adaptive Leadership. I particularly appreciate Michael’s willingness, as a host, to be coached and bring very personal challenges onto the podcast.

    I also appreciate his ability to massage in insights by asking questions multiple times and letting the insight sink in with repetitions. I learn a lot with each listen and aspire to this in my own life. Thank you, Michael and guests, for your leadership in this pro... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Trugman
    United States3 years ago
  • Deeply moving

    The combination of intellectual Input and personal revelation is what makes this podcast unique and moving. Michael Köhler ask the questions our whole generation struggles with and have the braveness to show vulnerability. There is a connection that transcends and reaches the listener deeply! Thank you for searching those answer with us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ebratanova
    Germany4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Convincing, thoughtful leadership conversations that feel authentic.
The mix of intellectual insight and personal storytelling creates a moving listening experience.
Listeners praise the host's willingness to be coached and share personal challenges.

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#26
Sweden/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#79
Russia/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#203
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#232
Israel/Business/Management

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dr. Matthias Birk: Mindfulness Beyond Self-Optimization
Q: What do you mean by self-transcendence in the context of mindfulness?
Self-transcendence is about moving from a self-centered perspective to serving something larger, which is a deeper benefit of mindfulness than just stress relief.
Dr. Matthias Birk: Mindfulness Beyond Self-Optimization
Q: Tell us a little bit more about how that practice has evolved. What has this been like?
Meditation is simple; it involves following the breath and noticing how thoughts arise, helping to create awareness and distance from anxious thoughts.
Dr. Tim O’Brien: Holding What Matters
Q: How would you define in your own language a holding environment?
A set of relationships in which one's inner world feels recognized or legitimized or validated.
Dr. Mary C. Gentile: Practicing Courage — How Values Become Action
Q: Can you share a practice that has proven effective in enabling people to step into ethical challenges?
Mary describes the exercise 'A Tale of Two Stories,' which encourages participants to reflect on past ethical dilemmas and share strategies for effective responses.
Dr. Mary C. Gentile: Practicing Courage — How Values Become Action
Q: Mary, you are a business ethics professor who developed this beautiful framework called Giving Voice to Values.
Mary discusses her framework's relationship with Adaptive Leadership and their shared goal of bridging the gap between knowledge and action regarding ethical behavior.

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Frequently Asked Questions About On The Balcony

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The show features deep conversations with senior leaders, researchers, and practitioners who explore adaptive leadership, ethics, and organizational change. Across episodes, expect discussions on humility, vulnerability, and building environments that support difficult dialogue, with a strong emphasis on real-world applications in leadership development, governance, and conflict resolution. Noteworthy is the host's openness to coaching and personal storytelling, which combines theory with practical coaching techniques and case studies to illuminate how leaders can navigate complexity and foster collaboration.

A standout aspect is the commitment to bridging concepts like adaptive leadership, moral decision-making, and mindfulness with concr... more

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