For people who want regular personal or professional development advice from a qualified executive coach.
The Benson Boone of Acedemia 🕺
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The best thing about my job is all of the wonderful, brilliant, talented people I get to work with. And one of the most fun ways I help them is through analogies. Creating a vivid story in their minds that holds the intention long after the coaching session ends. Yesterday I had a session with one of the most inspiring clients I've ever had. Honestly, I wish you could all meet him. His essence is magnificent and magnetic. And we're helping to shape a brilliant vision of what he could become. It's such a creative, exploratory, artist act. Because that suits who he is. And as part of that we came up with an idea of becoming The Benson Boone of Academia. That won't be the final vision, but it's a perfect starting point for further exploration. The idea is inspired directly by this fabulous video of Benson Boone at the Grammys, which couldn't be less academic 🤣 If you haven't seen it, I want you to because it's one of the most brilliant, joyful things. If you have seen it, enjoy it again 😃 I'm taking a break from today. Will see you in 2026 but I wanted to leave you with a smile. Hope I succeeded. Oh, and my client, who I want you all to meet. One day you will. Well, at least you can go do one of his shows. Because this guy is going places and we're all going to follow 😎 Peace to you and yours, Stephen PS To M, who will read this. You are loved, don't forget 🤜🤛 -- If you’re curious whether coaching could help you find more clarity or direction, book a free 15-minute Clarity Call and we’ll explore it together. For anything else, hit reply. I answer every email personally. |
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For people who want regular personal or professional development advice from a qualified executive coach.
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