Category Archives: Non classé

Everyday People Some years ago, I was walking in the center of my hometown, Grenoble, in France. I was with my lifelong friend Matthieu, from high school. Two students asked us if they could interview us for a class project, we said yes. Their question to each of us was: Who is a hero forContinue reading “Lessons in Humility (1)”

I have always loved paper: whether the paper of books (nothing will ever beat them nor replace them), or a simple but beautiful white sheet of paper. I love the smell of books: new books in their shiny pristine aspects (in particular hardcover books, especially US editions), and old books (especially those on the QuaisContinue reading “Two of the most powerful tools I know for Creating: The Pen and Paper”

Over the last three years, I have had the privilege to support, advise and coach several founders: from Non-Profits, Small Businesses and Startups. I noticed common patterns, and some of their main challenges with you in this article, as well as some of the solutions that helped them step into the next level of theirContinue reading “Founders’ & Directors’ challenges”

“You are a genius”, said my client. We were 20 minutes into his first 90 minute coaching conversation, and he was complete already. He got the insight that he needed that he could take out into the world, and shift his coaching and healing skills to the next level. The funny part is that weContinue reading “You are a Genius (but sometimes you forget)”

When we think about going for what we want, reaching for our dreams, moving towards our goals, we usually think about the benefits: What will I get from fulfilling this project? What will be the rewards? What will be the Return On Investment (or the Ripple Of Impact) of this project? Yet, one thing weContinue reading “On the cost of avoidance”

What was your latest failure? Mine was last week. I had thought about creating a program to help students and young professionals with all the tools, expertise and wisdom I have gathered throughout the years. I started jotting down ideas on my magic ReMarkable, and started to add and refine these ideas as they came.Continue reading “Debugging Failure: 7 common reasons we fail at something”

I find it interesting to think about what is true. I did not say what is “real”, which is another topic all together (we could talk about whether there is an existence of an inherent reality, an Absolute reality, a created reality, the relationship between these different forms of reality…). Here, I am merely talkingContinue reading “Helpful truths in Life & Coaching”

I worry a lot about the environment. I worry a lot about the footprint I have on this planet: When I go to a coffee shop, I don’t feel good about using a paper cup (even when it’s 100% compostable). I don’t feel good about driving (even though I love driving in the U.S. –Continue reading “On Net Impact, a Dream, and Purpose“

It has been a month. A month I came back to San Francisco, the city of my dreams. If you have been around me, you know what this city means to me. Great thing to turn one’s dreams into reality, right? Turning a dream into reality will confront you at your deepest levels. It willContinue reading “Slow Down & Wise Up”