No Gifts Left Ungiven

We’re finished, and I am so happy with the results! Having completed all of the coaching sessions, I feel very confident that our hard work was totally worth it.... Out of 31 participants, all but two of them made it for their Offer meeting, where they each received their personal... Read More

Long Hard Work

With the exception of a beautiful weekend visit to a small village, it seems like James and I have rarely left the coaching office in weeks. Last time James went out I heard the guard exclaim, “James, you’re outside!” It turns out that creating 31 Integral Coaching... Read More

Church on Sunday

Having heard some threatening stories I had a few trepidations as I walked down a empty hall in the Lagos airport to use the bathroom, but when I found the door I heard a woman inside signing a beautiful Christian praise song, and I immediately relaxed. Since arriving I’ve been... Read More

Nigerian Visionaries

Coaching in Nigeria is fascinating! I’ve had a front row seat to some really breathtaking developments!... Consider the huge challenges this country faces - widespread corruption, poverty, AIDS, deforestation, the list goes on. It is the world's 5th largest oil producer, yet... Read More

Differences in Communication and Coaching by Candle Light

We’ve occasionally heard heartened cheering and clapping from the main retreat room as the participants are giving speeches on their visions, and learning from the masters – Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama. As our participants work towards their truly inspiring... Read More

33 Intakes in 8 Days - Heat and Intensity

Wow, ten-hour days in this heat is intense! We’re deep into the intake meetings, and I am feeling both inspired and tired.... I feel very lucky to witness the heartfelt commitment and the individual stories of each participant. Each person comes to this leadership training with... Read More

Meet the Emerging Leaders!

Today was the start of the fourth Leading From Within retreat began, and James and I were warmly welcomed to the group, thirty Nigerian leaders from various NGOs and social change organizations across Cross River State. After we introduced ourselves, James engaged the group in a lively... Read More

Planning, Preparing and Excitement

Today we have been busy preparing for the upcoming week. The leadership retreat begins tomorrow, and James will begin in the morning by giving a presentation to the group, explaining what Integral Coaching is, how it will benefit them in the Leading From Within training, and how it is... Read More