Good agreements are almost impossible to break—they take so much into account there’s very little that can break down.
Presence is what allows us to shift a room, inspire a group, and precipitate change—by simply showing up. Presence is how we inform a space—without saying a word.
All spaces and situations have an ambient energy level. In general, if the energy of the space is higher than your personal energy, there is a transfer from the space to you.
The Alembic is a program designed to help talented leaders move into their highest potential. Every organization has individuals who excel at everything they do—and enrich every environment they enter. But individuals with extraordinary potential are usually given only ordinary development opportunities.
I work with people wishing to explore avant-garde areas not commonly a part of executive coaching. A few of these are described in the sections below.
This is a chance to explore joy. To talk with each other - share ideas - and play. Design a joyFULL life!

with Kevin Kaiser
There are four dimensions of vitality. Physical vitality—having a healthy body and energy to act in the world. Emotional vitality—the ability to experience emotions powerfully and release them quickly and fluidly. Intellectual vitality—the capacity to visualize, synthesize complex ideas, and see big patterns. Spiritual vitality—the capacity to connect and be in relationship with everything. It’s important to understand whether or not you have both the amount and type of energy to affect a situation.
All spaces and situations have an ambient energy level. In general, if the energy of the space is higher than your personal energy, there is a transfer from the space to you. If your energy is higher than the ambient energy of a space, there is a transfer from you to the space. This transfer also happens between people, so even a short exchange can quickly raise or drain your vitality. The greater the difference in energy between you and a person, or you and an environment, the quicker and more intense the exchange.