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Last week, I met up with my fellow coach and good friend Tom (name changed for confidentiality). Several years ago, I had attended a mindfulness training for coaches that Tom was facilitating. We stayed in touch, and over time became good friends, regularly sharing the ups and downs of coaching and what was going on in each other’s lives.
Tom told me about a challenging situation in his business.
Ullswater Lake in Cumbria / North England
Long before we spoke about mindfulness, stress management, or inner calm, Celtic monks were searching for places where life felt more connected.
Last week, I was working from my client’s office in Hong Kong where we are currently deep into a large project together. I usually enjoy the energy in this newly established open-plan office overlooking the harbour. It’s a young and dynamic team, and the atmosphere reflects that. [Read more…] about Why sighing matters!
In 2012, I had walked 800 km on the Camino de Santiago in Spain … a life‑changing experience. Thirteen years later, I felt the pull to walk again. Not as far this time, but still far enough to step out of my daily life and into something bigger.
I chose the South Downs Way, a 100‑mile trail through gently rolling hills from Winchester to Eastbourne in South England. The map made it look manageable, and I thought, I should be able to pull this off. It turned out the map didn’t show the most important parts … the lessons :-).
[Read more…] about Six Days, a Hundred Miles, and a Few Lessons
Paul (name changed) is one of my most successful coaching clients. He built his career from a difficult start and now holds a senior leadership role in a competitive consulting environment. He is responsible for hundreds of millions in budget and a large team. His success came from building strong relationships, delegating wisely, and having a sharp instinct for which projects to focus on. [Read more…] about From Achievement to Self-Worth
