A few weeks ago Gwyneth Jones invited me to be part of her Podcast “The Way We Connect” to talk about conflict, mediation, existentialism and generally the way we connect and it’s been a really enjoyable conversation during which we
YANNICK’S BLOG
It seems surreal that it’s been more than 2 months since the wedding. We’ve only just got the photos and video back and yet so much has happened since. A lot of energy got released and much of it more gradually
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Multipotentialites, hummingbirds, generalists, portfolio careers… People with multiple passions who choose not to commit to doing only one thing in their life and focus on a single path in their career have many names. In this episode of Vikki Coombes
Bill Hicks told me it’s just a ride. But I must admit it feels a lot more real these days. Both my investment and output have grown exponentially and something profound shifted once I made a passionate commitment to a specific path in life.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The end goal of all clients coming for coaching tends to be some form of happiness or psychological wellbeing. Whether that’s a life of meaning and purpose, finding the love of their life or leaving a toxic relationship, whether it’s experiencing
How did I get into Positive Psychology and Coaching? The ever curious Melanie Dijkstra sat me down to hear my story and you can listen to it here: https://soundcloud.com/user-418469924/podcast-9-yannick-jacob I give you a personal insight into my journey and why I
I’m a little behind. Though I feel light years ahead of time. I had’t quite anticipated how seismic an event this wedding would be. I knew it was probably gonna be the most excited and happy I’d been in my
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]My first full length international publication, An Introduction to Existential Coaching: How Philosophy Can Help Your Clients Live with Greater Awareness, Courage and Ownership, has now been published by Routledge and is available on Amazon. Compared to previous versions of
Time flies like an arrow (fun fact: this sentence actually has 11 possible syntactic meanings and having it pop up in my mind just now was a fantastic opportunity to refresh this questionably useful piece of information. And having gone on
Coaching – It’s been taking the world of personal and professional development by storm and has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world with many coaches making six figures and many more struggling to enrol clients and
Coaching – It’s been taking the world of personal and professional development by storm and has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world with many coaches making six figures and many more struggling to enrol clients and
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What matters most to people? How can we be happy? What’s the meaning of life? How can we find answers to the big questions in life? In this guest lecture to students of the post-graduate certificate in coaching at Birkbeck
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over the years I’ve heard hundreds of people ask: “Are coaches crossing the line?” Students try to figure out how far they can take this coaching thing and clients want to delve deeper and deeper into their personal growth and
January – The month of new year’s resolutions, good intentions, re-orientation, realizing that perhaps what you thought you wanted wasn’t important enough to put the work in and generally a high time for coaches. Here are a few nuggets, short
It’s all started because I liked the ring of it, how it sounds. Cool Intentions. Possibly influenced by my youth and the similar sounding movie, but no relation. I love having meaningful conversations. And I like to get to know
It’s the end of the year! Existentially, any ending is a reminder of time passing, a time to reflect on where we’ve come from and where we’re heading, an invitation to evaluate how we’re living our lives and an opportunity to recognize
I’ve been wondering “about this life thing”, as has Leann Harris, so we discussed it in my podcast. We’re both wondering about what this life thing is and why it matters to actually think deeply about it and reflect on
Happiness is like love: ask 20 people what it is and you will get 20 different answers. So, what is happiness to you? Take a moment to reflect … … … No, seriously, take a moment and really think about
Nuggets October 2018: Here’s what was on my mind this month. If any of it resonates, make it swing! My doors are (almost) always open and I’d love to hear from you. (Also, I feel I should apologize, it’s not
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Research on coaching roles and boundaries published together with Carley Sime in the International Coaching Review 13.2 (2018). Abstract: Coaching shares a complex border with therapeutic practices – a border which presents both ethical and moral complications – and as
Nuggets September 2018: I believe in putting your thoughts, questions and experiences out there. You never know what these ripples may turn into or who you might connect with as a result. So here’s what was on my mind this
Nuggets July 2018: When inspiration hits, do you keep it to yourself, or do you share it with your people? I believe in putting your thoughts, questions and experiences out there. You never know what these ripples may turn into
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 4th Industrial Revolution will bring about unprecedented change for our planet and the human experience. In this short talk I present some of the challenges we’re facing and how meaning-based intervention (such as but not limited to existential coaching)
Nuggets July 2018: When inspiration hits, do you keep it to yourself, or do you share it with your people? I believe in putting your thoughts, questions and experiences out there. You never know what these ripples may turn into.