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
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Resilience – A Tale of Two Sculptures
Image: Dr. Bernd Gross, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/de/deed.en>, via Wikimedia Commons
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) is best known as one of Germany’s most influential poets, novelists, and thinkers. But in 1777, he also ventured into artistry. With the support of his former teacher, Adam Friedrich Oeser, Goethe designed and commissioned the above sculpture from a local stonemasonry, placing it in his garden in Weimar.
At first glance, it was a simple structure… a solid cube at the base with a globe resting on top. But its symbolism ran much deeper.
Is Your Breathing Harming Your Health? Here is How To Fix It!
In September 2018, James Nestor and Anders Olsson embarked on an intriguing self-experiment. Both men call themselves ‘Pulmonauts,’ dedicated to exploring the transformative power of breathing to enhance physical, mental, and emotional health.
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Know your lyrics, when it counts the most!
Alex was 15 years old and totally shattered. On the last day of his first ever Glastonbury Festival 2019, he struggled with a lack of sleep, exhaustion, and heatstroke. Given his tiredness, he just wanted to get through the day, but his mates were determined to see legendary rapper Santan Dave from a front-row spot.
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A change of switches as live-saver
Photo: Airwolfhound, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
The Boeing B-17, known as the “Flying Fortress,” earned its nickname for its role as a fast, high-altitude bomber that delivered more bombs than any other aircraft during World War II. Its exceptional capabilities were crucial in supporting the Allies’ campaign against the German army. Capable of accommodating a crew of 10, pilots held great affection for the plane. As one account goes: “She’ll not only get you to the target and do the job, but she’ll fight her way out, take terrific punishment and get you safely home.”
But there was one big problem with the “Flying Fortress” … the landing. [Read more…] about A change of switches as live-saver