Arete Coach 1172 Severin Sorensen "Eclipse Serenade: Solar Eclipses Through the Lens of History, Science, and Song"
- S1E1172
- 40:33
- April 8th 2024
Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen. In this special episode, titled '"Eclipse Serenade: Solar Eclipses Through the Lens of History, Science, and Song"' recorded on April 8, 2024, Severin takes us on an enlightening journey into the world of solar eclipses. Severin explores the phenomenon from multiple perspectives – scientific, historical, and metaphorical. The episode is a unique blend of personal reflection, scientific information, and philosophical insights, culminating in a series of original songs inspired by the solar eclipse. Unlike traditional episodes, 'Eclipse Serenade' stands out for its creative approach to dissecting and understanding this captivating celestial event.
Severin Sorensen shares his experience of witnessing the solar eclipse while flying, igniting a thought-provoking discussion about eclipses. He presents fascinating facts about solar eclipses, like their types, frequency, and historical significance, including their role in scientific advancements such as Einstein's theory of general relativity. Severin reflects on historical events coinciding with eclipses, like the Battle of Halys and Columbus using an eclipse in 1504. He also explores the metaphysical aspects, drawing parallels between the sun and religious symbols, and delves into the realms of positive psychology. The episode culminates in a creative exploration, where Severin, using AI assistance, composes songs that capture the essence of the eclipse, blending scientific observations with spiritual insights.
The sun not only sustains our physical world but also illuminates our spiritual path, guiding us through cycles of life and enlightenment.
Four new songs were created and introduced in this episode, listed by order of appearance.
Eclipse of Wonder
Eclipse Serenade
The similarity of the Sun and the Son
The Sun and the Son
The first two songs were prompted by Severin Sorensen, using Suno AI as the musical collaborator and artistic director.
The last two songs were written by Severin Sorensen, after exploring the nuance, history, and importance attributed to solar eclipses. The lyrics structure was improved by ChatGPT4 and thereafter edited by Sorensen.
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This episode was produced on April 8, 2024.
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“Arete Coach Podcast" Explores the "Art and Science" of Executive Coaching hosted by Severin Sorensen. The “Arete Coach Podcast" is for executive coaches and anyone considering becoming an executive coach. The podcast is especially valuable to executive coaches who are lifetime learners with deep curiosity about the "art and science" of coaching. In this podcast, the ‘art of coaching’ is explored through engaging interviews with leading executive coaches from diverse backgrounds sharing their individual coaching journeys, learnings, methods, best questions, and situational approaches to executive coaching. Beyond best practices, the podcast will regularly mine research on the ‘science of coaching’ and explores ongoing scientific discoveries and studies looking for what works and why, with an aim to improve the core body of knowledge for executive coaches and the industry. Severin Sorensen has provided over 7,500 hours of paid executive coaching sessions and he holds the following coaching certifications: ICF/ACSTH Certified Executive Coach (CEC), Certified Organizational Development Coach (CODC), Certified Life Coach (CLC); and the IAC: Coach Masteries Practioner. Severin Sorensen has an M.Phil in Economics at King's College, Cambridge University, and undergraduate degrees in Economics and Political Science from the University of Utah.
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Severin Sorensen is host of the Arete Coach Podcast, where he interviews executive coaches and researchers with the aims to celebrate and explore the art and science of executive coaching today.
Severin is a senior executive coach, serial entrepreneur and lifetime learner with a passionate curiosity about people and businesses. Severin is the CEO of ePraxis LLC, a premier level retained search firm that provides executive headhunting, talent selection, and executive coaching. (www.epraxis.com)
Severin is a certified coach with an IAC Masteries Practitioner designation and 800+ hours of ICF/ACSTH and other advanced training in Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, EOS, Life Coaching, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Positive Intelligence (PQ). Severin has over 7,500+ hours of paid executive coaching working with high performing executives, owners, and operators of public and private companies throughout North America.Severin's coaching clients include boards of directors, CEOs, Presidents, GMs, COO, CFO, CTO, VP Engineering, VP Talent, and many other positions.
Severin lives in Park City , Utah and his virtual coach practice includes clients throughout the Americas.
From 2010-2018 Severin was a Vistage Chair where he coached three CEO and Key executive groups. In 2011, Severin received the "Rookie of the Year Chair Award" from Vistage. Since 2013, Severin has added international speaking for Vistage, CEO conferences, executive peer groups, and corporations on the topic of identifying and hiring difference making top talent.
In terms of the types of clients coached, Severin has coached new CEOs (with less than 2 years experience), large company executives (e.g., Managing Director of Rio Tinto), numerous high-growth entrepreneurs operating INC 5000 businesses, multi-generational family owned businesses, and primary-equity business owners who are still actively managing their companies. Severin has experience coaching both private and public company executives and their executive teams.
Severin's own coaching practice is tool based, using diagnostics, surveys, and Socratic questioning to get to root issues. You can learn more about Severin at epraxis.com (insights), LinkedIn, Quora, and Twitter. If you think you might be a good fit for executive coaching with Severin, he is happy to give you a free test drive coaching session to see if this would be good for you and your team. You can book a free test-drive 30 min coaching huddle at: calendly.com/epraxis.