Coaching The Elephant

Living in Gratitude: The Pleasure of Small Things

This post is an encouragement to lower the threshold for joy by finding pleasure in small, everyday moments rather than waiting for big successes.

Endless Possibilities

This episode is a reflection on how true possibility comes from releasing old identities and making space for new growth.

Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken

This post is an inquiry into the practice of authenticity and the necessity of setting boundaries instead of editing oneself for others.

The Function of Man: What James Bond Reflected Back to Me About Living

This article is an examination of the discipline of truly living rather than merely existing, inspired by James Bond and Jack London.

The Journey Is The Thing

This post is a warning against the trap of postponing satisfaction until goals are met, emphasizing the importance of showing up daily.

The Day I Sold My Rolex: What We Gain When We Let Go

This article is a discussion on how letting go of material comfort and making personal sacrifices can unlock focus and a deeper sense of purpose.

Believe in Yourself

This post is an exploration of inner steadiness and the quiet power of self-belief, using the metaphor of a tiny twig holding a massive rock.

A Walk Without a Destination

This article is a reflection on finding clarity through action rather than planning, inspired by a recent walk with my daughter.

Stop Letting Titles Define You

This post discusses the dangers of defining oneself by external roles and titles, arguing that such a fragile identity can lead to a sense of being lost when those things are gone. It introduces the Core Identity Model, which advocates for building a resilient sense of self based on one's core values, rather than on performance or labels.

Finding Your Way Out of the Dark

This article explores grief not just as a response to death, but to any profound loss that shatters a person's sense of identity. It uses the Kübler-Ross Change Curve as a non-linear map to navigate loss, emphasizing that healing is about walking alongside others in pain, not about finding a quick fix.