• Last week I was interviewed for a podcast.

    Last week I was interviewed for a podcast.

    Last week I was interviewed for a podcast.I didn’t expect this question:“Why are you actively profiling yourself as a Special Forces Veteran on LinkedIn?” The obvious answer is: Because I am one. 😃 But my days of active service are 20 years behind me.So the question arises: Is it still relevant?Here’s why it is. This…

  • A useful piece of Lifestyle Design advice:

    A useful piece of Lifestyle Design advice:

    A useful piece of Lifestyle Design advice: – Don’t worry about what the neighbours will say when you are at home again.– Don’t stress about what your colleagues might think when you leave early to be with your kids.– Don’t overthink if you live up to your parents’ expectations when you choose to work less.–…

  • I used to be a girl dad….

    I used to be a girl dad….

    I used to be a girl dad…. But my Princess Leyla Coenen turned 18 this week. Girl no more. Young woman. Time flies, my friends. The Greeks already knew:There are 2 ways to measure time. Chronos: literal time, seconds on a watchKairos: The moments and decisions that really matter in life Mission for this weekend:…

  • Coaching call. Problem:

    Coaching call. Problem:

    Coaching call. Problem: Constant distraction, at work and at home.15 Minutes after the call he sent me this text message: “Deleted social media and crypto trading apps from my phone. Closed X account. Feel better already.” 2 Things I love about this:– Entrepreneurs and other high achievers are excellent problem solvers– Sometimes solutions are simple…

  • You are being robbed every day. Not your money.

    You are being robbed every day. Not your money.

    You are being robbed every day. Not your money.Something far more precious: Your attention.Your presence.Your life. Most of my coaching clients´problem:“I want to be more present with my wife and kids” The scene:• Body at home• Mind at work• Soul… somewhere else• Family feeling the void….every day You say they’re your priority.Your actions tell a…

  • In Special Forces, we had a saying: ‘You’re only as strong as your weakest link.’

    In Special Forces, we had a saying: ‘You’re only as strong as your weakest link.’

    In Special Forces, we had a saying: ‘You’re only as strong as your weakest link.’ What amazes me today? I watch successful entrepreneurs ignore their weakest link: Their life outside work. Bet you’re crushing it in business right now.– Revenue? Through the roof.– Market share? Expanding.– Team? Growing. But let me share something I learned…