In this episode of Our Storytellers Podcast, join us for a conversation with Dallas Pootlass, an Indigenous Coach from Bella Coola.

We'll explore career advice, coaching, and Indigenous leadership, offering practical insights into career navigation, and the impactful work being done through Dallas' company, Indigenous Empowerment Coaching (IEC).

Discover valuable career advice and coaching tips from Dallas, who shares expertise in helping individuals forge meaningful and purposeful careers and lives. Delve into the transformative world of breathwork and its role in personal and professional development.

Explore Indigenous Empowerment Coaching, Dallas' company dedicated to supporting Indigenous organizations. Learn about the challenges faced by organizations and the strategies employed to foster empowerment, teamwork and results.

Whether you're navigating your career, interested in coaching, or curious about Indigenous leaders changing systems, this episode offers a well-rounded conversation that delves into the intersection of career stories, coaching, and perspectives. Tune in for practical insights and inspiration from Dallas Pootlass on Our Storytellers Podcast.

Link to Indigenous Empowerment Coaching: https://www.iecoach.ca/

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:34) Personal Introduction

(00:01:07) Trigger Warning

(00:02:24) Protocol + Introductions

(00:03:56) Upbringing

(00:06:18) Indigenous Empowerment Coaching

(00:12:31) Career Journey

(00:26:00) Coaching

(00:33:30) Neo-Colonialism

(00:32:53) Leadership

(00:37:29) Career Lessons

(00:45:30) Actions Needed Today

(00:47:17) Breaking Cycles

(00:53:55) Breathwork

(00:58:25) Clarity Session

(01:04:25) Podcast Dedication

(01:05:02) Outro