Something to think about: The word ‘talent’ has not always had the restricted meaning we know today: an innate or acquired ability to do something (well). In ancient times, it was a unit of measurement and weight for precious things such as gold or silver powder. It became a currency, one of the very first. Talent is undoubtedly the richness and value that we carry within us and that, once known, recognised, developed and expressed, is what enables us to fulfil ourselves, or sometimes to give ourselves the means to make a living from it or to meet the challenges of life. I believe that this requires self-esteem and not dependence on external contingencies to determine one's worth... Perhaps this is the real wealth, the real opportunity that lies deep within us, if we have the courage to believe in ourselves.

You never know what's going to happen to you tomorrow: Life sometimes throws up some funny surprises, and quite a few that aren't funny at all... Circumstances can change, life can turn upside down and slip through your fingers like sand... Exposure to certain ''pollutions'' can make you look like an ant that doesn't know where it's going, a drunken bee, or a fish out of water. I know of no better remedy for despair than to cultivate your talents, to learn, to do things differently, to take action and to take charge of your life. Provided you haven't been completely transformed by fear, anger or despair, and provided you also cultivate consistency and responsibility, many negative things can be reversed.

"Imposing your will on others is strength. To impose it on yourself is superior strength" (Lao-Tzu).

There are other offers (coaching/mentoring/confidential support) but for reasons of accuracy, they are proposed to French-speaking individuals. You can discover them on the FR version ("Opportunités")

I have over 40 years' professional experience in a wide range of sectors (publishing, humanitarian aid, aid work, business and management, etc.) and I am open to diversity. I have been training international executives for several years, in a way that is adapted to their time constraints and busy schedules.

A tried and tested method of learning French

To find out more, go to my ‘Olinom’ profile page by clicking HERE

See you soon.

Personal Development: The Confidential Letter

This personalised letter is intended at a variety of profiles, preferably as a complement to online mentoring and coaching sessions. It is primarily aimed at ‘survivors’ and others who are ‘resistant’ to certain challenges that are very high and/or still unknown to the general public, and whose problems I can relate to.

It's a regular newsletter, written to measure and always based on my experience, according to the constraints and objectives that you have set out.

It can be used in conjunction with video meetings.

It is useful for those who particularly need to remain centred in an effort to redefine themselves, to integrate a new frame of reference, bearings or action, and to patiently help them to rebuild and see themselves differently when the context and environment make it very difficult to think, feel or act.

Details and prices. Currently being set up.

Self-help techniques

There is a basic technique, close to what certain peoples have been practicing for centuries and which they consider to be one of the secrets of their health, vitality and longevity. Rediscovered, adapted and popularized in the 20ᵉ century as a very popular relaxation method in the West, it has the potential for much more...

I offer this basic relaxation technique as an audio file, with no special effects or music, just my voice. It will be available soon.

Once you have assimilated the method, I can record a personalised audio file to accompany your progress and promote your wellbeing, to support the mentoring and coaching by video or letter.