Life is too interesting to stop exploring.
Curiosity has taken me into remarkable conversations, across oceans, and into places that have changed the way I look at life. This Library brings those different experiences together.
In Coaching Articles, I share thoughts and insights from years of working with leaders and entrepreneurs, exploring communication, personal development, and the choices that shape our lives.
In my Podcast, you’ll find seven-minute stories and fresh perspectives that might make you look at familiar things a little differently.
And in Travel Adventures, I invite you along on my journeys, from life aboard my sailboat to adventures through Africa and beyond, sharing the encounters, surprises, and experiences that make this life so fascinating.
Perhaps you’ll find something that makes you smile, think, or question something you’ve always taken for granted.
blog posts:
What Are You Keeping “Just in Case”?
I took a tent into the Sahara to feel safer and ended up feeling more exposed. Back aboard Santana, I keep fishing gear that often goes unused. What makes one thing worth carrying while another keeps asking for space, time, and attention?
“That’s Not What I Meant” (SE06#233)
A close call off Elba reminded me to ask what someone understood before explaining myself again.
The Silence I Didn’t Need to Fill (SE06#232)
Before adding another thought, leave enough room for the other person to finish theirs.
What If Success Looks Different Now? (SE06#231)
A decision can have been right for you then without being right for you forever. What matters to you now?
A New Season: Seven Minutes to See Things Differently (SE06#230)
Seven minutes, twice a month. Personal stories and one fresh insight for your conversations, choices, and everyday life.
A Morning in the Mountains, Thinking About Africa
A quiet morning in the Swiss mountains, enjoying the comforts of life on land while preparing to return to Santana in The Gambia, with boat repairs in Dakar and new sailing adventures ahead.
The Plan for the Next Few Months
A little look ahead at the next few months: enjoying the mountains in Switzerland before returning to The Gambia, getting Santana ready to sail to Dakar, hauling her out for some overdue work — and then figuring out where to go next.
Europe, Mountains, and a Very Old House
A personal update from Europe: rediscovering Berlin, family history in Poland, trail running in the Swiss mountains, renovating a 200-year-old house, and slowly looking forward to returning to Santana in The Gambia.
Leaving Santana for the Rainy Season in The Gambia
Preparing Santana for the rainy season in The Gambia: paperwork, boat preparations, trusted local help, and a brief stopover in Conakry, Guinea.
Departure Planning
A quiet reflection from the African mangroves about departure planning, paperwork, leaving Santana behind for the rainy season, and the nervous logistics of flying to Europe with Janjo.
Money Flow for Coaches: Why Income Is Not the Same as Profit
Many coaches feel relief when money comes in, but income is not the same as profit. This article explores money flow, taxes, reserves, and why a coaching bus
Selling Without Neediness: Why Selling Feels Awkward for Coaches
Many coaches avoid selling because they do not want to pressure or manipulate people. This article explores how to make clear offers without neediness, pressure, or disappearing.
Quiet Days Before the Rain
A quiet update from the mangroves in The Gambia: Nike heads north, Floh recovers from a long cold, rainy season begins, and Santana waits at Sama Lodge.
Why Great Coaches Still Struggle to Get Coaching Clients
You can be an excellent coach and still have an empty calendar. Learn why great coaching alone doesn’t attract clients—and why making your work visible matters.
DIY Plywood Dinghy Build: Finished and Sea-Tested
We finished our DIY plywood dinghy—partly on a beach. Now it’s our daily ride, repairable anywhere, and surprisingly tough.
I Thought Clients Would Come Once I Was Good Enough
Many coaches create powerful sessions but still struggle to build a sustainable business. This article explores why coaching well and creating c
Bureaucracy and the Need to Feel Important
A personal reflection from Banjul on African bureaucracy, unclear rules, and why real authority creates clarity rather than confusion.
Building our Dinghy somewhere in Africa
After our dinghy was stolen in Palmeira, we tried replacing it—then decided to build our own in Mindelo. A scrappy one-week stitch-and-glue Spindrift build in a cramped garage, with cracks, fixes, fiberglass, and a nesting dinghy cut in two.
Getting Stuck in the Mud – When Control Is an Illusion
A reflection from the Saloum Delta on getting stuck in the mud, the illusion of control, and how life often asks us to adjust rather than insist on being right.
What the Lions Left Me With
A walk with lions in Senegal’s Saloum Delta opened a deeper question about control, comfort, and how far out of balance we have drifted with nature and ourselves.
This Week from Africa 1.5.26
A personal reflection from the Saloum Delta about a stuck boat, a flooded outboard, borrowed calm, and the quiet power of having someone steady beside you when your own perspective is gone.
how beautiful the world is
An injured ankle keeps Floh aboard while Nike hikes Monte Gordo on São Nicolau—an episode about awe, perspective, and remembering how extraordinary this life still is.
Sailing from Sal to Sao Nicolau
Sailing overnight from Sal to São Nicolau turns rough with cross seas and a failing autopilot—then Cape Verde rewards us with Carriçal, a quiet fishing village and green volcanic valleys.
where to make landfall
Most sailors rush to Mindelo to provision and wait for an Atlantic window. We wanted to explore Cabo Verde—but a stolen dinghy changed everything. Palmeira is still worth slowing down for.
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