What happens when a corporate-trained coach discovers that breakthrough moments don't come from thinking harder, but from feeling deeper? In this raw conversation, Sam Allen shares her journey from feeling "75% unexpressed" as a teacher to becoming a leadership coach who integrates embodiment practices with executive development. After losing her father during Co-Active coaching training, Sam discovered that her greatest coaching insights emerged not from strategies, but from staying present with overwhelming emotions. This episode explores: Why "productivity culture" secretly sabotages sustainable success The moment Sam chose to write down her grief instead of pushing through How sensuality (not sexuality) became a professional coaching tool The integration challenge: bringing embodiment to LinkedIn and corporate clients Why pleasure and self-love are actually leadership development tools Quote: "The energy that we put into something is felt. Even if we don't think it can be seen and we think we've done the job, but even if it's rushed, it can be felt." ABOUT SAM ALLEN: Sam Allen is a Creative Leadership Coach, certified Sexological Bodyworker, Tantra Guide, and published poet. After experiencing significant losses including her father's death and corporate redundancy, Sam pioneered an integrated approach that combines executive coaching with embodiment practices. Her journey from feeling unexpressed and "under the radar" to creating authentic, integrated coaching practice offers a roadmap for coaches who want to bring their full selves to their work while maintaining professional credibility. Connect with Sam: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samallencoachingcreatively/ Website: https://samallencoachingcreatively.com/ Poetry: https://samallencoachingcreatively.com/poetry Our Communtiy offers you everything you need to become a credentialed ICF coach (ACC through to MCC) while being in a space of deep, whole-hearted coaches & leaders that value presence, trust and integrity and welcome all of you. Receive Mentor Coaching Coaching supervision Business building sessions Deepening your Coaching skill events Get customized support with your ICF credentialing process and more You are invited to intimate group settings and individualized support: https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/coaches-community-membership Get just what you need to get your ICF Credentialing : Mentor coaching membership package: https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/products/218217-Mentor-coaching-membership-package Awaken Coaches Community: https://www.awakencoachinstitute.com/coaches-community-membership Social Media: Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram