Leadership, executive, life and team coaching, plus coaching supervision, with Amaranatho. Stay calm in complexity and find deeper meaning in work and life. https://www.playfulmonk.net en Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:45:01 GMT https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/coaching-supervision-in-the-age-of-ai-how-to-stay-relevant-and-go-deeper/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/coaching-supervision-in-the-age-of-ai-how-to-stay-relevant-and-go-deeper/ AI can generate coaching questions. It can't read the room. Discover how coaching supervision develops the presence, discernment and human depth that makes coaches irreplaceable — from… by Amaranatho Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho blog leadership https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-happens-when-leaders-conceal-their-stress/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-happens-when-leaders-conceal-their-stress/ How do leaders hold stress without passing it to their teams? A workshop question in Amsterdam sparked a public conversation that revealed the gap between hiding and dumping—and the… by Amaranatho Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho blog leadership https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-greatest-challenge-for-tech-leaders/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-greatest-challenge-for-tech-leaders/ What happens when we engineer out the pauses that let us think? A conversation about speed, reflection, and what emerges when tech leaders stop to notice. by Amaranatho Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho blog leadership https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-most-important-person-youll-recognize-as-a-leader-its-not-who-you-think/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-most-important-person-youll-recognize-as-a-leader-its-not-who-you-think/ Discover why the most important person you'll recognize as a leader is yourself. Learn how recognizing your former self in others transforms your leadership approach and builds… by Amaranatho Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho blog leadership https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/embracing-fear-and-leading-with-courageous-authenticity/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/embracing-fear-and-leading-with-courageous-authenticity/ Unlock your full leadership potential by learning to embrace fear and lead with courageous authenticity. Discover the keys to confident decision-making and fostering an innovative by Amaranatho Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho blog leadership https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-power-of-belonging-or-are-you-trying-to-fit-in/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-power-of-belonging-or-are-you-trying-to-fit-in/ The large black metal gates loomed up as I cycled along an English country side road, the long drive was the first view I had entering the monastery. As soon as I passed the gates I had… by Amaranatho Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-can-you-reduce-busyness-and-make-good-decisions/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-can-you-reduce-busyness-and-make-good-decisions/ Which role are you in now? I've noticed that holding multiple roles, coach, supervisor, head of faculty, son, life partner and the list goes on - I've got busy. It is one of those… by Amaranatho Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-is-the-one-thing-that-predicts-your-happiness/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-is-the-one-thing-that-predicts-your-happiness/ What is the one thing that predicts your happiness? I remember that first time I went begging as Buddhist monk on a busy shopping street in England. I stopped in front near of a small… by Amaranatho Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-is-meta-cognition/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-is-meta-cognition/ Is this post written by AI or is it me? Stories about the conversational AI bot named Chat GPT have appeared on my feeds from schoolchildren to scrum master interviews to spirituality… by Amaranatho Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/developing-a-sense-of-awe-and-gratitude/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/developing-a-sense-of-awe-and-gratitude/ How do you give back to those that have helped you? Do you recall that moment when you stepped into your role as leader, you gave a talk, you where coaching somebody or walking in… by Amaranatho Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-to-allow-change-through-relaxation/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-to-allow-change-through-relaxation/ As my hand moved the whisker through my morning gluten-free pancake mix, my thoughts were with a title for my new years newsletter. My mind barked out saying you should send a… by Amaranatho Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho change linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-is-the-one-free-gift-you-can-give-to-another/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-is-the-one-free-gift-you-can-give-to-another/ What is the one free gift you can give to another? On Sunday night at 2am police cars sirens were blasting out, I heard people running and speaking loudly, in my usually quiet… by Amaranatho Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin presences https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-do-you-bring-wisdom-into-leadership/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-do-you-bring-wisdom-into-leadership/ How do you bring wisdom into leadership? “I have no story to tell,\\\" said one of my participants in my group coaching session yesterday. It was not that he had nothing to say or was… by Amaranatho Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho agile leadership linkedin presences wisdom https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-would-you-like-to-change-in-your-leadership-approach-2/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-would-you-like-to-change-in-your-leadership-approach-2/ What would you like to change in your leadership approach? If I was a leader in a company right now, concerned about profits, the competition, the workforce, cyber-attacks… by Amaranatho Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/time-for-a-rest/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/time-for-a-rest/ Yesterday evening someone asked me what Kindness means to me? I said self-care. Shortly after this I went for my evening walk, dressed up like a person going to the North Pole as it was… by Amaranatho Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin rest https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/when-do-you-start-your-leadership-program/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/when-do-you-start-your-leadership-program/ When do you start your leadership program? My leadership inquiry starts at birth. Research from the fields of interpersonal neurobiology, pre and perinatal psychology, trauma, have… by Amaranatho Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho leadership linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/a-simple-way-to-improve-the-way-you-respond-to-complexity/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/a-simple-way-to-improve-the-way-you-respond-to-complexity/ A simple way to improve the way you respond to complexity Yesterday evening I had the pleasure of hosting anther of Blend Associates Ltd. CPD session for the coaches and supervisor. The… by Amaranatho Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/are-you-the-top-of-your-field-do-you-want-to-be/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/are-you-the-top-of-your-field-do-you-want-to-be/ Are you the top of your field? Do you want to be? A roar belched out of the speakers of the cinema. There was only six people in the cinema and we all shock as the stunning visuals of by Amaranatho Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho leadership linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-do-you-learn-fast-as-a-leader/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-do-you-learn-fast-as-a-leader/ How do you learn fast as a leader? In the distance was a vast blue sky, the air was salty and the sand coming off the sand dunes lightly tapped my body. Arriving at the beach in the by Amaranatho Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho leadership linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/i-just-read-the-new-scientific-research-on-sitting-and-it-makes-you-want-to-kneel/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/i-just-read-the-new-scientific-research-on-sitting-and-it-makes-you-want-to-kneel/ I just read the new scientific research on sitting and it makes you want to kneel! Last week Marc Hamilton, professor of Health and Human Performance at the University of Houston… by Amaranatho Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-does-ethics-affect-your-decision-making/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-does-ethics-affect-your-decision-making/ How does ethics affect your decision making? I remember the day when I asked to join the monastic community as a novice monk and take the ten precepts (rules to live by) as well as lots… by Amaranatho Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/everyone-deserves-a-medal/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/everyone-deserves-a-medal/ Everyone deserves a medal.🎖 I heard a knock on my door last Friday, I opened the door and there was a woman and her son smiling at me. In her hand was a small box, I welcomed them into by Amaranatho Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-death-of-leadership-and-the-beginning-of-life/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-death-of-leadership-and-the-beginning-of-life/ The death of leadership and the beginning of life. Dressed in white clothes as a novice Buddhist monk, I put the key into the ignition of the monastery car. A young Buddhist monk in… by Amaranatho Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/increase-your-leadership-executive-creativity-30-times/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/increase-your-leadership-executive-creativity-30-times/ Increase your leadership/executive creativity 30 times. When you look at somebody your work with what do see? And Your partner The supermarket checkout person Your boss Are you stuck in… by Amaranatho Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/when-did-you-last-listened-to-your-notifications/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/when-did-you-last-listened-to-your-notifications/ When did you last listened to your notifications? Hey have you checked your phone notifications yet? Come on! Bing Ding Oh its on silent It’s vibrating Oh you switched to airplane mode.… by Amaranatho Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin listening https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-wisdom-would-you-like-to-share-as-a-leader-or-coach/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-wisdom-would-you-like-to-share-as-a-leader-or-coach/ What wisdom would you like to share as a leader or coach? As I was walking along a footpath under the shade of trees last week, my executive client was walking outside of their… by Amaranatho Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/would-you-like-a-rest/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/would-you-like-a-rest/ Would you like a rest? Yesterday afternoon after a morning of coaching super-vision, I stepped into my garden, with the sun touching my body strongly. I sat on my rocking chair, under… by Amaranatho Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-do-you-access-your-performance-abilities-in-a-crucial-situation/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-do-you-access-your-performance-abilities-in-a-crucial-situation/ How do you access your performance abilities in a crucial situation? Do you squeeze your balls? Hold on, give me chance to explain. Each time I facilitate my “how to stay calm and… by Amaranatho Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-do-you-respond-to-blame/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-do-you-respond-to-blame/ How do you respond to Blame? My three laptops are open, one with two screens I'm in my office in Netherlands. Three zoom rooms, two phones with whats app, my email software is open and… by Amaranatho Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-are-you-being-pickpocket-today-as-a-leader/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-are-you-being-pickpocket-today-as-a-leader/ How are you being pickpocket today as a leader? As I stepped into the cool sea on a hot day in Spain on my holiday, it sent tingling feelings through my body as each peart received the… by Amaranatho Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-do-you-take-the-guesswork-out-of-what-you-do/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-do-you-take-the-guesswork-out-of-what-you-do/ How do you take the guesswork out of what you do? After several months, I had a trip out to a larger city at the weekend. I stumbled upon a shop called guess and it made me reflect on… by Amaranatho Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-are-you-growing-now/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-are-you-growing-now/ What are you growing now? The other evening I rushed out the door with my camera in hand, my face feeling the warmth of the setting sun. The sun was hitting the trees with a warm glow… by Amaranatho Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-to-be-kind-to-your-brain-the-art-of-compassion/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-to-be-kind-to-your-brain-the-art-of-compassion/ How to be kind to your brain - the art of compassion One of the kind acts today in the Netherlands, is the shops close and you can go out and sell your stuff on the streets, the nation by Amaranatho Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho compassion linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-is-coaching-maturity/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-is-coaching-maturity/ Is it mindset, personal development, or systems change? In the last few days, several LinkedIn posts have been discussing ( #agile) mindset and organizational change followed by a… by Amaranatho Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho coaching linkedin supervision https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-do-you-improve-your-coaching-skills-is-your-coach-in-supervision/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-do-you-improve-your-coaching-skills-is-your-coach-in-supervision/ How do you improve your coaching skills? Is your coach in supervision? Supervision can conjure images of authority, power over, narcism, and being told what to do.... I have been in… by Amaranatho Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin super-vision https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-to-be-awesome/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-to-be-awesome/ How to be Awesome I remember the first full moon of February, dressed in my Buddhist monks’ robes, on a cold English winters evening. The community chanted the story of how a 1000 wise… by Amaranatho Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/is-your-work-life-climbing-a-ladder-or-setting-sail/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/is-your-work-life-climbing-a-ladder-or-setting-sail/ Is your work like climbing a ladder or setting sail? Two nights ago my electricity in my neighbourhood went off, and it did not come back before going to sleep. The hum of the… by Amaranatho Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-are-you-longing-for/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-are-you-longing-for/ What are you longing for? I’ve always longed to find who or what I really am. This pull made me become a Buddhist monk. And I went on a journey of self exploration. Eventually, I… by Amaranatho Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-does-perception-affect-you/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-does-perception-affect-you/ How does perception affect you? Last weekend between the storms happening in Netherlands, I stepped out for a decaf coffee and gluten-free cake. As I was walking to towards the cafe, a… by Amaranatho Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-are-you-starting-again/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-are-you-starting-again/ How are you starting again? Just before the new years eve, I did a short silent mindfulness retreat at home to welcome the new year in. I had a very busy end of the year and so when I by Amaranatho Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-challenges-of-being-an-agile-coach/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-challenges-of-being-an-agile-coach/ The Challenges of Being an agile coach. Last week the Business Agility Institute released the state of agile coach report 2021 (see PDF for the link to the full report). The research… by Amaranatho Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/who-coaches-james-bond/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/who-coaches-james-bond/ Who coaches James bond? Last weekend I went to see James bond in 3D, with my QR code on my phone, my ID card in my hand and a bottle of sanitiser. James bond leapt out of the screen by Amaranatho Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/are-you-too-serious-at-work/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/are-you-too-serious-at-work/ Are you too serious at work? Last night I had the delight to talk with Dov Tsal and friends about life and work. Questions about play arose and how you can bring this to work, and… by Amaranatho Sat, 11 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin play https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-does-spirituality-mean-to-you/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-does-spirituality-mean-to-you/ I was out the other day with one of my executive clients in a walk and talk session and I took this photo. It reminded me of how executive/leadership coaching and coaching super-vision… by Amaranatho Sat, 11 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-is-your-vision-as-a-coach/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-is-your-vision-as-a-coach/ What is your vision as a coach? I had a long weekend self-care vacation and just before leaving I got the news that after nearly a year of hard work I got my accreditation as a coaching… by Amaranatho Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/are-you-confusing-sleep-with-rest/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/are-you-confusing-sleep-with-rest/ Are you confusing sleep with rest? This weekend I experienced the most amount of joy and happiness since I started living in the Netherlands. The joy came from seeing my local community… by Amaranatho Sun, 05 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-do-you-let-life-touch-you/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-do-you-let-life-touch-you/ How do you let life touch you? Yesterday morning I woke early to find the moon streaming into my window. A moment of joy arose as I looked out across the water to see the moon reflected… by Amaranatho Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-value-of-playfulness-and-mindfulness-in-work/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-value-of-playfulness-and-mindfulness-in-work/ In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods from infoq, spoke to me about playfulness, mindfulness and his journey from AI developer to monk to executive coach… by Amaranatho Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho agile media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/is-social-connection-important-to-you/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/is-social-connection-important-to-you/ What wisdom would you like to share as a leader or coach?As I was walking along a footpath under the shade of trees last week, my executive client was walking outside of their… by Amaranatho Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/when-you-are-feeling-stuck-stressed-or-overwhelmed-what-do-you-do/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/when-you-are-feeling-stuck-stressed-or-overwhelmed-what-do-you-do/ When you are feeling stuck, stressed or overwhelmed. What do you do? At the weekend in the Netherlands it was Sinterclaus day, I got a present. As I slowly opened the beautifully… by Amaranatho Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/where-are-you-heading/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/where-are-you-heading/ Where are you heading? I was in my garden the other day and I noticed a snail at the top of a branch of a small tree. I wondered where is it going? and I tried to sense what journey by Amaranatho Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/make-trauma-informed-choices-in-the-workplace/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/make-trauma-informed-choices-in-the-workplace/ What does it mean to make trauma-informed choices in the workplace? Many people assume that when I was a monk, life was full of peace, solitude and was easygoing. As I started to take… by Amaranatho Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin trauma https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/people-matter-connection-safety-and-trust-verbinding-veiligheid-en-vertrouwen/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/people-matter-connection-safety-and-trust-verbinding-veiligheid-en-vertrouwen/ People matter: Connection, safety and trust (Verbinding, veiligheid en vertrouwen) This was the title of my in-person talk yesterday at the Netherlands Vitality Manager of the year… by Amaranatho Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/are-you-acting-small-out-of-fear/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/are-you-acting-small-out-of-fear/ Are you acting small out of fear? Over the last few weeks, a number of my executive clients have wanted to explore how they progress within their profession. Last week as part of the… by Amaranatho Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho change linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/dealing-with-continuous-change-the-ultimate-sea-view/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/dealing-with-continuous-change-the-ultimate-sea-view/ Dealing with continuous change - the ultimate sea view? After a two week vacation including a digital detox, silent retreat and some camping and a lot has changed in the world health… by Amaranatho Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho change linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/name-or-shame/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/name-or-shame/ Name or shame? On my beach vacation, on a windy cold day, a sign grabbed my attention on the side of the beach \\\" Wall of shame\\\" What I found was a creative way of engaging a… by Amaranatho Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-do-you-need-to-succeed/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-do-you-need-to-succeed/ What do you need to succeed? As part of my own need to continually learn and develop I took part in the Human Givens webinar on lifting depression and it's approach in the workplace.… by Amaranatho Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-stories-do-you-tell-yourself-as-a-leader-or-coach/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-stories-do-you-tell-yourself-as-a-leader-or-coach/ What stories do you tell yourself as a leader or coach? Recent research showed the impact of reading fiction and how the traits of the character whom you like get entwined in your own… by Amaranatho Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin story https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-do-you-celebrate-your-worth/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-do-you-celebrate-your-worth/ How do you celebrate your worth? A few days ago I was with a caring and compassionate leader, they shared how they listened to their staff, created a safe space to do that, had a laugh… by Amaranatho Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho leadership linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-is-your-pandemic-personality/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-is-your-pandemic-personality/ What is your pandemic personality? Last week I had my supervision session to reflect on my client work and explore the affect of my personality on this. The theme of a covid personality… by Amaranatho Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-bearded-man-podcast-a-deep-conversation-with-my-barber-wes/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-bearded-man-podcast-a-deep-conversation-with-my-barber-wes/ The Bearded man Podcast - a deep conversation with my Barber Wes by Amaranatho Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-coachs-backpack-podcast-on-coaching-supervision/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-coachs-backpack-podcast-on-coaching-supervision/ The coach's backpack podcast on Coaching Supervision by Amaranatho Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho agile media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/jamming-with-the-playful-monkees/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/jamming-with-the-playful-monkees/ Calm down my dear and get ready for intense freeplay and flow in the jungle. Andreas and Chris met with Amaranatho Maurice Robey, who in his life learned so many different things, to… by Amaranatho Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho agile media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/our-best-role-model-is-nature-audaciousness-podcast/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/our-best-role-model-is-nature-audaciousness-podcast/ Our best role model is nature - Audaciousness Podcast by Amaranatho Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/if-i-knew-then-what-i-know-now-the-mindset-difference/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/if-i-knew-then-what-i-know-now-the-mindset-difference/ If I Knew Then What I Know Now is a podcast which Roger Martin runs and he interviewed me last week. I spoke about how I got caught up in a mudslide and how this event changed the way I by Amaranatho Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-conscious-leadership-now-podcast/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-conscious-leadership-now-podcast/ I had the delight to be interviewed by David Wetton on his conscious leadership podcast and videocast about conscious leadership - he played the music in the youtube clip below when we… by Amaranatho Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho agile leadership media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/are-you-leading-from-the-inside-or-outside/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/are-you-leading-from-the-inside-or-outside/ Are you leading from the inside or outside? After a busy day of rescheduling coaching programs for the NHS because of the pandemic, I noticed the sun the shinning through my workroom… by Amaranatho Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-many-times-have-you-been-in-a-situation-at-work-where-you-dont-know-the-answer/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-many-times-have-you-been-in-a-situation-at-work-where-you-dont-know-the-answer/ How many times have you been in a situation at work where you don't know the answer? How do you respond? Do you step away or do you face the challenge? Do you ask for help? or do it by Amaranatho Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-would-you-like-to-change-in-your-leadership-approach/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-would-you-like-to-change-in-your-leadership-approach/ What would you like to change in your leadership approach? by Amaranatho Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho agile blog leadership https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-leadership-pause/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-leadership-pause/ The Leadership Pause I don't know Prime Minister Justin Trudeau other than through the media and this says video clip says a lot to me. It takes great courage to do this:- to be mindful… by Amaranatho Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/podcast-interview-on-executive-juice/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/podcast-interview-on-executive-juice/ Three key juicy bits from this episode: ● How suffering can serve as a doorway to enlightenment ● Steps towards greater self-awareness ● How equal doses of selfishness and humility can… by Amaranatho Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-did-you-learn-about-yourself-over-the-festive-period/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/what-did-you-learn-about-yourself-over-the-festive-period/ What did you learn about yourself over the festive period? Firstly I have gratitude for every one of you at the start of this new year. For your likes comments your agreements and… by Amaranatho Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho linkedin https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/fireside-chat-with-patty-de-vries-from-standford-university/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/fireside-chat-with-patty-de-vries-from-standford-university/ Patty de Vries, associate director of faculty and staff wellness at Standford interviewed me about the PlayfulMonk approach.     by Amaranatho Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/agile-supervision-workshop-play14/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/agile-supervision-workshop-play14/ Agile Super-Vision workshop at Play14 2020 by Amaranatho Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho agile https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-legal-is-your-complex-situation-today/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-legal-is-your-complex-situation-today/ How legal is your complex situation today? by Amaranatho Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/leaders-of-transformation-podcast-june-2020/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/leaders-of-transformation-podcast-june-2020/ Leaders of transformation podcast June 2020 by Amaranatho Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/in-agile-we-trust/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/in-agile-we-trust/ In agile we trust by Amaranatho Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho agile blog leadership mindfulness https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/undercover-leaders-the-healing-power-of-connection/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/undercover-leaders-the-healing-power-of-connection/ Undercover leaders - The healing power of connection by Amaranatho Sat, 23 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/coming-back-to-awareness-hacking-the-self-podcast/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/coming-back-to-awareness-hacking-the-self-podcast/ Coming back to Awareness - Hacking the self podcast by Amaranatho Sat, 09 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-to-be-an-amazing-leader/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-to-be-an-amazing-leader/ How to be an amazing leader by Amaranatho Sat, 09 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-to-stay-fearless-and-work-together/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-to-stay-fearless-and-work-together/ How to stay fearless and work together by Amaranatho Sat, 09 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/perform-in-the-storm-podcast-calm-and-clarity/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/perform-in-the-storm-podcast-calm-and-clarity/ Perform in the storm - Podcast - Calm and clarity by Amaranatho Sat, 09 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/from-a-buddhist-monk-to-a-sought-after-executive-coach/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/from-a-buddhist-monk-to-a-sought-after-executive-coach/   Jacob from real talks covered many areas about my work and life, along with a power example of coaching presences at the end of the talk. by Amaranatho Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/are-you-tired-of-agile-leaders-or-do-you-want-to-be-an-amazing-one/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/are-you-tired-of-agile-leaders-or-do-you-want-to-be-an-amazing-one/ Are you tired of agile leaders? or do you want to be an amazing one? by Amaranatho Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho workshops https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/presence-mindfulness-and-facilitation-with-amaranatho/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/presence-mindfulness-and-facilitation-with-amaranatho/ Myriam from workshops.work interviewed me on her podcast in late 2019 Our interview comes in two parts: The first part introduces my major learnings from my life as a monk for… by Amaranatho Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/slow-down-to-do-things-fast-the-power-of-digital-policy/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/slow-down-to-do-things-fast-the-power-of-digital-policy/ I was interviewed by Kristina Podnar an expert on digital policy. Digital policies are an opportunity for us to do great work, be innovative, achieve organizational goals, and minimize… by Amaranatho Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho media https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/supporting-the-evolution-of-next-stage-organisation/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/supporting-the-evolution-of-next-stage-organisation/ Supporting the evolution of next stage organisation by Amaranatho Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho workshops https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/workshop-feedback/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/workshop-feedback/ What participants say about PlayfulMonk workshops and retreats — sensitivity, presence, and practical insight. by Amaranatho Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho workshops https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-to-work-together-for-happiness-and-results/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-to-work-together-for-happiness-and-results/ How to work together for happiness and results by Amaranatho Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho workshops https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-liminal-space-the-power-and-the-fear/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/the-liminal-space-the-power-and-the-fear/ The liminal space - the power and the fear by Amaranatho Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho workshops https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/move-your-body-liberate-your-brain/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/move-your-body-liberate-your-brain/ Move your body - Liberate your brain by Amaranatho Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho workshops https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/wellbeing-at-work-events/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/wellbeing-at-work-events/ Wellbeing at Work Events by Amaranatho Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho workshops https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/five-amazing-skills-to-make-the-best-of-continuous-change/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/five-amazing-skills-to-make-the-best-of-continuous-change/ Five amazing skills to make the best of continuous change by Amaranatho Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho workshops https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/making-the-most-out-of-your-business-reality/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/making-the-most-out-of-your-business-reality/ Making the most out of your business reality by Amaranatho Sat, 24 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho workshops https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-to-use-mindfulness-in-agile-a-playful-approach/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/how-to-use-mindfulness-in-agile-a-playful-approach/ How to use Mindfulness in Agile - A playful approach by Amaranatho Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho workshops https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/newsletter_2019/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/newsletter_2019/ Newsletter 2019 by Amaranatho Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho newsletter https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/resting-in-uncertainty/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/resting-in-uncertainty/ Resting in Uncertainty by Amaranatho Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho workshops https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/playfulmonk-in-residence-what-i-learnt-from-bring-mindfulness-to-hospital-staff/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/playfulmonk-in-residence-what-i-learnt-from-bring-mindfulness-to-hospital-staff/ Please note: This was written when I was Buddhist monk, it was first my experience of the PlayfulMonk in residence program. In the distance I hear the gut wrenching noise of a patient… by Amaranatho Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho blog mindfulness workplace https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/mindful-leadership/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/mindful-leadership/ True leadership is egoless Rod Young - Chairman and Global CEO Cartridge world - One of the biggest franchise in the world What does this mean and how can it help you and your company?… by Amaranatho Tue, 10 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho leadership mindfulness https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/saying-yes-in-the-workplace/ https://www.playfulmonk.net/blog/saying-yes-in-the-workplace/ Last week I rushed out of a seminar room pulling my business suitcase behind me to get to the nearby train station on time. As I arrived I noticed the electronic signs saying cancelled… by Amaranatho Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT Amaranatho mindfulness workplace