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A forgotten fundamental skill in leadership

As we have the power to influence others, it is our responsability to increase our capacity to feel inner peace and connection

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A forgotten fundamental skill in leadership

A forgotten fundamental skill in leadership

How Leaders Build Powerful Declarations Through Connection

How Leaders Build Powerful Declarations Through Connection

Five Key Ideas Regarding Embodied Leadership

Five Key Ideas Regarding Embodied Leadership

The most important point in life.

Nov 9

The most important point in life.

One of the contradictions of being human is that we long for deep relationships and a meaningful life and we are not very good at it.

When do leaders use coaching?

Sep 5

When do leaders use coaching?

The biggest added-value I see in Leadership Coaching is higher performance and inner peace through self-mastery

Êtes-vous réellement présent ?

Aug 22

Êtes-vous réellement présent ?

Pour accroître la présence en entreprise, il faut repenser radicalement la manière de former nos leaders.

La liberté ultime, c’est celle de nos automatismes !

Aug 2

La liberté ultime, c’est celle de nos automatismes !

Pour un entrepreneur, être libre c’est avant tout se libérer de ses automatismes afin d’être aussi clair et impactant sous pression que...

Transforming conflict into unity

Apr 28

Transforming conflict into unity

I was in a conversation a month ago with Alain (not his real name), the chief IT officer of a large online retailer . Alain came to me...

Clarity is not a mental process

Jan 3

Clarity is not a mental process

I have been struggling with a lack of clarity the last months. That’s why I stopped writing. I write when I have enough clarity about...

A forgotten fundamental skill in leadership

May 18, 2021

A forgotten fundamental skill in leadership

As we have the power to influence others, it is our responsibility to increase our capacity to feel inner peace and connection.

Congratulations! Now practice

Feb 25, 2021

Congratulations! Now practice

The performance gap is the disparity between what we aspire to be or do as a leader and what we actually do in daily life.

And so this is Christmas

Dec 24, 2020

And so this is Christmas

In 2021, good leaders will be remembered for their ability to reshape collective moods. Where to start? Be the change.

How Leaders Build Powerful Declarations Through Connection

Oct 8, 2020

How Leaders Build Powerful Declarations Through Connection

Tapping into our feelings to create a powerful declaration can lead to big outcomes in achieving our vision, no matter who we are.

Not guilty

Jun 1, 2020

Not guilty

There is a recurrent topic coming back during executive coaching conversations lately. And this topic is LOVE.

How to become a servant leader

Mar 20, 2020

How to become a servant leader

I was at Casa Ferrero last week for a conversation with one of their senior leaders about purposeful leadership in difficult time.

Five Key Ideas Regarding Embodied Leadership

Jan 9, 2020

Five Key Ideas Regarding Embodied Leadership

My five key ideas which provide the foundation of my work as an executive coach.

Exemplary leadership remains a warrior journey, year after year…

Jan 5, 2020

Exemplary leadership remains a warrior journey, year after year…

We are ‘off-centre’ when our leadership behaviours are not aligned with what and who we care about. And this impacts our behaviours

Want to find the true nature of your leadership? Attend a zen meditation retreat

Sep 5, 2019

Want to find the true nature of your leadership? Attend a zen meditation retreat

There are a very pragmatic ways to become an exemplary leader

A practical approach for more authentic leadership in the corporate world

May 28, 2019

A practical approach for more authentic leadership in the corporate world

It is often the physical experience of vulnerability that makes it unbearable.

How to recruit High-impact Leaders?

Apr 22, 2019

How to recruit High-impact Leaders?

I share five characteristics which are foundational of an examplary leadership and tips to assess them during interviews

We can all recognize a true leader

Mar 11, 2019

We can all recognize a true leader

To increase performance, it’s vital to cultivate a certain way of being under pressure.

HAPPY 2018! Again?

Jan 17, 2019

HAPPY 2018! Again?

If they want to change the world leaders need to change their personal stories.

Do you have your dual bottom line?

Dec 11, 2018

Do you have your dual bottom line?

I’ve met very inspiring leaders this year and they all shared two characteristics: a deep sense of purpose and the courage to be vulnerable.

4 keys to become an authentic leader

Jan 11, 2018

4 keys to become an authentic leader

Being an authentic and impactful leader requires the same commitment or discipline as that required to be an accomplished musician or dancer

My resolution for 2018

Jan 9, 2018

My resolution for 2018

Practices and committed listeners are key for reaching your commitment. The first ones will help you embody the quality...

You can’t change what you don’t see

Sep 8, 2017

You can’t change what you don’t see

Knowing isn't enough. Somehow the leap must be made from knowing to embodying.

The art of deep listening

Jun 7, 2017

The art of deep listening

Would you trust an executive coach or a recruiter who struggles to really listen to you?