I received a message from my coach, Rich Litvin, the other day, and it really resonated with me. I believe this is an important leadership insight: often, when people get defensive and make excuses, it stems from an underlying insecurity. How do you handle this when it happens in your team? And how do you deal with it when you catch yourself doing the same? My biggest takeaway from this message is that it’s okay… Read More »clean up your mess
challenging times Are you satisfied with how things are currently running? These times are challenging, and many of us feel uncertain or even frightened. In recent conversations, it’s clear that fear of change is prevalent. However, one crucial lesson I’ve learned over the years is that change is constant. Even when it feels like things are staying the same, both we and the world around us are continually evolving. Every moment brings change – people… Read More »Change in Difficult Times
I’ve crossed paths with many coaches like myself, deeply passionate about our work for the profound impact it has on our clients. There’s an undeniable joy in unraveling their struggles and leaving them in a better state than we found them. Witnessing that transformation, seeing the light in their eyes, that’s our true reward. We’re in the people pleasing business. recognition Yet, this noble pursuit often veers into treacherous territory – the search for approval.… Read More »the coaching approval paradox
I had a conversation the other day about distraction. I personally went off most social media in the last month. Since I have been traveling for most of my time for the last 10 years, I love to stay in contact and read about my friends’ updates as well as posting my own. Two things changed over the last years. Somehow my news feeds consist mostly of reposts written by people I don’t know, suggested… Read More »distraction of self worth
Today, I want to write about a topic that many of us tend to shy away from: failure. Yep, you heard me right! We’re diving headfirst into the world of setbacks, mishaps, and moments when things don’t quite go as planned. I could write an entire book about it, and yet those were the moments I learned the most. To people striving for success, failure often seems to be an obstacle, a setback to be… Read More »embracing failure – the key to success
simplicity of happiness · SE05 happy#229 – ups and downs It’s the end of the year, a time for personal episode again. 2023 hasn’t been an easy journey for me, and I believe it’s crucial to discuss struggles, fears, and losses. Life isn’t defined by the absence of problems but by how we deal with them. Everything in life has a flip side of the coin. You can’t choose ‘no problems,’ only the price you’re… Read More »SE05 happy#229 – ups and downs
simplicity of happiness · SE05 happy#228 – rob white Over a year ago I recorded this philosophical conversation with Rob White. Rob being an author and inspirational speaker and philosopher. We talked about the meaning of life, how to overcome the ordinary obstacles of being human and grow up to the person you deserve to be. All the best, Floh quotes You bring your world into the world Rob The ultimate goal of life is… Read More »SE05 happy#228 – rob white
simplicity of happiness · SE05 happy#227 – future plans Life is a rollercoaster, and the constant ebb and flow are what make it truly interesting. After taking some time off and prioritizing different aspects, I want you to know that I never forgot about you, and now I’m back. In the upcoming weeks, I’ll be sharing some prerecorded episodes before launching Season 6 of the podcast. I’m still shaping the focus for the new season… Read More »SE05 happy#227 – future plans
simplicity of happiness · SE05 happy#226 – what sacrifices would you make for freedom If you had to make a sacrifice to find your freedom, would you do it?Sacrifices pay off, but sometimes not. Making sacrifices is a risk that few have the strength to take and go forward with, and those who do are worthy of admiration since they put all their effort and work into something uncertain. Today’s guests are a couple who… Read More »SE05 happy#226 – what sacrifices would you make for freedom
simplicity of happiness · SE05 happy#225 – the success factor We all want to reach it, but what is success? Today’s guest The Success Factor author, Ruth Gotian. A woman who has dedicated herself to meeting the most successful minds to study them and learn about their mindset and practices. Her investigation yielded a surprising result—she discovered that all these people had four elements in common that allowed them to achieve success. Ruth will share… Read More »SE05 happy#225 – the success factor
does more mean happier? There used to be a time when I had more stuff than I could possibly use. That didn’t happen accidentally but served two needs of mine (at least I thought so). On the one hand I wished to own things that gave me joy and on the other hand I wanted to look successful to others. I thought: once I proofed to the world (and myself) that I had success I… Read More »the struggle of having everything you want
simplicity of happiness · SE05 happy#224 – because you can So often, people need to have a reason to take action. It can become difficult to chose between investment and return, especially when helping others? Does there really need to be a return or is it about how we feel ourself doing it in the first place? A while ago, I had the chance to help a friend who found himself in a difficult situation.… Read More »SE05 happy#224 – because you can
simplicity of happiness · happy#223 – introvert Introvert or Extrovert. Most of us heart these terms before, but who can recall any business training, strategy or job motivation that did not seem to be for the extroverts. I belief that this is more on the behavioral site than a real character trade and this behavior being caused by different intrinsic motivations. Nevertheless it occurs in each one of us. Jon Bakers, todays guest specializes in… Read More »happy#223 – introvert
simplicity of happiness · happy#222 – retire early While working on this podcast episode, I stumbled upon this text: F–– You Money Back in the 1920s, the actor Humphrey Bogart used to keep a $100 bill in his nightstand at all times. That’s the equivalent of over $1,200 today. He referred to it as his ‘f–– you money’, because it meant he’d never be forced to take a part he didn’t want. He once said… Read More »happy#222 – retire early
simplicity of happiness · happy#221 – life design I met Carlos and Susanne when they interviewed me for their podcast life design and there I had the feeling there is more to discuss in further details. At first glance they seem to be a happy couple that found their role by successfully raising 4 children and having a career. But, there is more to it and it did not go as expected and they had… Read More »happy#221 – life design
simplicity of happiness · happy#220 – life transitions Is a minimalist life possession free? No, it is well curated! Things that minimalists own, fulfill a purpose and often you will find a lot of high quality items in their daily life. That is because they don‘t like trash in their life and things that are used regularly are therefor higher quality. You see, being a minimalist is not about saying no. It is about saying… Read More »happy#220 – life transitions
simplicity of happiness · happy#206 – insides into coaching These years lockdowns turn out to have something quite positive for me. I don‘t think that I have stayed for so long at the same place in the last 10 years.That meant for me not going on any adventures, not traveling and not starting anything new. Well, at least not except for my tiny farm project in the Swiss mountains. I was frustrated about that at… Read More »happy#206 – insides into coaching
simplicity of happiness · happy#201 – symptom or cause? It has been a while that I moved from Berlin and it has even been a few years more that I started my journey to minimalism and reduce my clutter.There was a time when I could not let go of excess stuff. While my income was increasing I purchased new stuff every once in a while but I did not let go of the old.I used… Read More »happy#202 – reduce your mental clutter
simplicity of happiness · happy#201 – symptom or cause? Don’t we often mistake the symptoms for the cause?Somehow this seems to be a a very humanly behavior because we don’t only do it for ourselves.I have recently been on a road trip through Germany and I was shocked to see how many forests all over the country where dying. A result of the heat I thought and a research showed that they actually die because… Read More »happy#201 – symptom or cause?
simplicity of happiness · happy#200 – tiny steps add up In preparation for this episode I wanted to look for something special at first. Then I realized, that it doesn‘t matter if it was episode 200, 300, 1000 or any random number in between. It is always the most important episode that I am recording at the moment. Life is a progress and always now.Therefor it also doesn‘t make sense to feel grief about the past… Read More »happy#200 – tiny steps add up
There are several reasons behind my decision to provide coaching free of charge.
1. Desire to Help: I find fulfillment in assisting others, as it brings a sense of personal satisfaction. While it may seem altruistic, it’s worth acknowledging that as humans, we often find intrinsic joy in being of service to others.
2. Impact and Contribution: I aim to make a meaningful impact by sharing my knowledge. I believe in the power of investing in individuals who may not have the financial means but possess great potential. It’s akin to being a seed investor, sowing the seeds for future success.
3. Supporting Those in Need: Having experienced a period of financial constraints with abundant ideas, I recognize the importance of providing support to those who may not currently afford my services. This strategic generosity allows me to contribute to the growth of individuals who can benefit the most.
4. Effective Marketing: Offering free coaching serves as a powerful marketing tool. Recognizing the transformative nature of my coaching, I trust that those who experience it will remember and potentially return for future sessions. Additionally, satisfied individuals are likely to share their positive experiences, organically expanding my reach.
It’s essential to emphasize that this offering comes with no strings attached. The quality of the session and any subsequent actions are entirely in your hands. Attend with focus, be prepared, and decide what you want to derive from the experience.
Ultimately, this is a gift from me to you. No strings attached. The choice of what to do with it rests entirely with you.
I look forward to talk to you, Floh