What Am I Doing Now?

(Updated February 16, 2026, from home in La Seu d'Urgell, Catalunya)

Coaching in 2026

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love the work I do as an executive coach. My work is rooted in and filtered through wonderful principles that are as helpful to clients as they are to me.

These principles challenge me to be curious, try new things, and enjoy the process, even when the path is uncomfortable - all of which lead to some exciting changes and opportunities this year.

See what's new for my coaching in 2026 --> HERE.

A Catalan Winter For The Ages

In more than eight years of living in the Catalan Pyrenees, never has there been a winter like this one - so much snow! The conditions for cross-country skiing and snowshoe walks are absolutely perfect. This is a video I created featuring the beautiful scenery at my favorite ski station, Tuixent la Vansa.

As you watch, consider this a gentle prompt that Catalunya is SO MUCH more than Barcelona... our mountains, rivers, trails, seaside and waves create the one of the world's best natural landscapes and playgrounds. If you're ready to explore, take a look --> HERE

The Annual Wave-Finding Pilgrimage

Every December, we travel to Tarifa, Spain for some Waves, a change of perspective, deep dives with Coach Boyan, and lots of fun and laughs. This year didn't disappoint. Although this trip is blocked out as a "personal time," the elements of professional development and reset always surface during these days in Tarifa. Now, new Thinking In Waves essays are in development and different perspectives are finding their way into coaching collaborations.

Sharing here a few sights and sounds from our Tarifa trip via Instagram - the long side-by-side surf is Maria and me in the double alongside Coach Boyan in the single - a truly joyful moment from this past year. Click on the image below to see the reel:

What an amazing group of humans with whom to share such an experience. For a little more from the Strait of Gibraltar from Coach Boyan's perspective, click on the image below:

Think Like An Olympic Champion

As I have participated in many podcast conversations, I think this one with Josh Zolin on the Everything They Don't Tell You Podcast is going stick with viewers and listeners for a while. It's a little longer than usual (97 minutes) but the themes, ideas, reflections, and prompts are clear and transformative.

I created single place to watch, listen, and get the resource page --> HERE. Or click on the image to watch on Youtube now.

In Front Of A Live Audience

Speaking in front of a group is something I used to do a lot. But since moving to Catalunya eight years ago, I've only done this just a few times... which made presenting to the Barcelona chapter of Entrepreneur's Organization a special experience for all of us. We dug into the what gets lost and misunderstood in the term, "High Performance," and how we can redefine in a way that works best of us... with a little more simplicity, connection, and kindness.

Collaborating in person with leaders and teams like EO Barcelona in the spirit of growth, connection, and transformation is something I enjoy and look forward to doing more in the future. If you would like to explore developing such a collaboration, let's talk!

(Since this presentation, one of the leaders in the group shared a special recap of the event on LinkedIn. Check it out --> HERE.)

Collaborations

Two collaborations in which I'm investing more time, energy, and resources are:

1. Elevating Leadership Institute (ELI): As co-founder of ELI, we are transitions partners for executive teams ready to scale. Our coaching and facilitation is anchored in the principles and our personal experiences and success in high performance sport. While most leaders focus on wanting their teams to “play better together,”  ELI dives much deeper into the team architecture using proprietary models, systems and curriculums tested and proven on the world’s biggest stages - in sport and business. More about ELI coming to this space soon but if you are a part of or leading a forward-thinking team that is ready to develop and grow its people, our program is a game-changer in this space.
2. Rios Lodge: This remote riverside retreat on Costa Rica's Pacuare River makes me smile every day... because of the smiles and reviews I see from our guests. I joined the ownership group of Rios Lodge a few years ago and since then, I've watched our leadership make improvements that are as good for the land as they are for our guests. The majority of our clients are retreat leaders who want to immerse their groups in Costa Rica's lush rain forest and enjoy a space that fosters disconnection and transformation. I look forward to hosting my own retreats here soon!

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