bernard chanliau

Last month, I found myself barefoot on a wooden floor in Italy, moving through a GSB (God, Sex, and Body) 5 Rhythms workshop. The workshop uses somatic movement to explore how deep-seated psychological and archetypal energies - such as the Father, Mother, Warrior, and Wild Son - physically register within an individual under different emotional states. It is not standard CPD for an (ICF) executive and systemic team coach. But as a diagnostic environment for somatic awareness, it provides an...

With 7,000 hours of executive coaching experience over two decades at the highest leadership levels, one thing is evident: many executives approach building a cathedral with the mindset of a handyman. They concentrate on the visible tools, while the complex organizations they lead demand a deeper understanding they have yet to explore. To understand the difference between a competent manager and a master builder, we must look at the Master Carpenter. Imagine this artisan is handed a piece of...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, building stronger teams is not just a nice-to-have; it’s a necessity. You might ask yourself, how can I ensure my leadership team is aligned, motivated, and performing at its peak? The answer lies in effective team collaboration coaching. This approach goes beyond traditional management techniques, focusing on unlocking the collective potential of your team. It’s about creating a culture where communication flows freely, trust is built, and every...