The Developmental
Episodes
Reinventing HR for the Age of Disruption
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Developmental, I’m in conversation with one of the wisest, most conscious HR leaders I know: Fleur Carter. Fleur has spent ov...
Hacking Narcissism
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Developmental, I’m in conversation with fellow Substacker, Dr. Nathalie Martinek, an independent researcher and facilitator w...
Becoming Deliberately Developmental
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a soulful, candid conversation with experienced coach Donna Trebilcock who is, without a doubt, one of the wisest and most passionate peopl...
Concept of Self
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, I sat down with researcher, coach, and lifelong explorer Heather Frost to dive into her fascinating work on the concept of self. Fro...
A Lived Experience of Vertical Growth
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Through my work, I have been immensely lucky to meet some exceptional humans who have inspired me, taught me precious lessons of wisdom and even offer...
Cancer as a Developmental Journey
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this emotional conversation, I sit down with my dear friend, Belinda Forman, who shares her profound journey with cancer, not just as a battle to b...
Emotions as Superpowers
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive into the rollercoaster of emotions and how they secretly power our lives. I’m thrilled to learn from Dr. Cindy Sholes, a neu...
Embodiment and Vertical Development
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of 'The Developmental' podcast for 2023, I explore a topic that has so far received very little attention - the role of the body ...
Positive Disintegration
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning. This episode contains references to mental illness and suicide, which may be emotionally confronting or triggering to some listeners....
Narrating Your Growth: Lifelong Lessons from Keeping a Journal
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can listen to an audio version of this article by clicking the ‘play’ button in the Substack app or, if you’re reading this on your email, c...
Neuroscience and Vertical Development
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While empirical evidence for adult development theories is robust, we still have much to learn about the cognitive and neurological substrates of huma...
A Systems Perspective on Vertical Development
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recently I began exploring some prevailing (and to my mind, quite damaging) myths around vertical development. You can find the first article in this ...
Developmental Coaching Starts With the Coach
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As those of you who listen to this podcast or read my articles probably already know, the topic of ‘walking the talk’ – the capacity to be the p...
What Does it Mean to Be a Developmental Leader?
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to The Developmental Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new episodes and support my work.This has been a very important and e...
How Do We Design Learning for Vertical Development?
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for this episode is one of the leading researchers and practitioners in the space of vertical development. Nick Petrie has been a pioneer in...
Vertical Development and Parenting: How Raising Kids Raises Us
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode, we explore how raising children can be a catalyst for vertical development and how our kids end up, in a very real sense...
Giftedness, Neurodivergence and Vertical Development
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am joined by a self-confessed fellow 'nerd' to explore a topic that has hardly ever been discussed in relation to vertical ...
Mindfulness: A Path to Vertical Development
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the bridges between the new field of vertical development and the ancient practice of mindfulness with the help of Michael...
Friendship: Catalyst for Vertical Development
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special episode of The Developmental, featuring two adult development experts who are also best friends. They will open up the inner sa...
Dr. Valerie Livesay on Fallback: How We Grow from Being at Our Worst
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Valerie Livesay, a passionate researcher who has devoted her work to illuminating the darker corners of our beings...
Vertical Development And Leadership Learning with Marti Hughes and Alis
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This has been a great conversation with a leader who actively integrates the practices of vertical development into both his own life and his work. Ma...
What is Vertical Development and Why Does It Matter?
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode it is just me and you, trying to unpack some of the core theories of adult development and lay a foundation for the conversations to c...
Welcome to The Developmental Podcast!
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a podcast about the messy, beautiful ways grown-ups grow up. Here we explore turning science into the day-to-day practice of adult development...