There is only one aspiration for a silent retreat, and that is to be fully present and aware. By doing nothing in silence, without the usual distractions of our complicated lives, we can allow everything to be experienced fully—thoughts, emotions, and sensations—in the moments we sit, walk, eat, or hike in the woods....
The end of the calendar year, which coincides with winter in the northern hemisphere, is a natural time for reflection. With the holidays concluding things slow down, activity lessens, and a quiet emerges. Silence is here...
In 23 years of coaching executives there have been some, not many, that share goodwill naturally and consistently. For these leaders, goodwill is not forced but authentically how they show up. They appear to carry a flame of benevolent warmth that emanates from within them in all their interactions. Others feel goodwill in their presence because it is for them and directed at them....
Join Ken Giglio and Lynne De Lay as they co-host monthly Group Coaching Supervision events. For information about Group Coaching Supervision and to register for an upcoming event, visit or download Group Coaching Supervision. ...
Wendy Palmer, author, aikido master, and teacher to leaders and coaches worldwide, passed last week. She is now an ancestor to her community and all those who will discover her legacy of Leadership Embodiment....
Coaching Supervision plays a critical role in maintaining and evolving the quality and integrity of a coach’s work. Supervision also supports the overall profession of coaching, and is recognized by the top global professional coaching bodies—EMCC (European Mentoring & Coaching Council), ICF (International Coach Federation), and AC (Association for Coaching), as integral to the field....
As we give thanks this year, let us move beyond a simple thanksgiving for what we possess. Let us acknowledge, appreciate, and give thanks for all we have—a thanksgiving for ourselves, those around us, our families, and all those who are not like us who share this diverse land and country....
What makes us feel like we belong? This question was one of many questions posed by a group of diverse executive coaches who come together quarterly to grapple with and reflect on belonging. Our aim is not to solve for belonging or fix anything, even though some of our Mindful Leadership coach team members have deep expertise and experience working in the area of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging....
Join Ken Giglio and Lynne De Lay as they co-host monthly Group Coaching Supervision events. For information about Group Coaching Supervision and to register for an upcoming event, visit or download Group Coaching Supervision. ...
“Timing is Everything” is a proverb used in all walks of life. It is often associated with comedians telling jokes in such a way that they are well received and have the maximum effect....