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Executive Coach & Author, Fabrice Desmarescaux: It's urgent to slow down

Fabrice Desmarescaux · April 5, 2024

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Executive Coach & Author, Fabrice Desmarescaux: It's urgent to slow down

Podcast: Resilient Entrepreneurs

April 5, 2024 · 39 min

If you’ve ever dreamed of taking a retreat from your business but just can’t find the time, this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs is made for you! Just listening to our guest will help calm the nervous system and we’r pretty sure it’ll convince you that it’s now urgent to…

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Key topicsA Holistic Approach to Personal and Professional FulfilmentSpeak to the heart of personal growth by discussing the transformative power of short retreats. Share practical insights and exercises from 'The Art of Retreats' that individuals can incorporate into their lives for enhanced self-awareness, balance, and purpose. Discuss Fabrice's unique approach to integrating ancient wisdom with modern science, providing a roadmap for those seeking meaningful development in both their personal and professional lives. Coaching for Conscious LeadershipHighlight the value of conscious leadership and short retreats as tools for coaches and consultants working with business leaders. Discuss how these practices can be integrated into coaching frameworks to enhance the effectiveness of leadership development programs. Share success stories or strategies for coaches looking to introduce these concepts into their consulting practices. Navigating Career Crossroads with Wisdom and PurposeAddress the challenges of career transitions, emphasizing the need for leaders to take a step back and reassess their journey. Discuss Fabrice's insights on navigating career changes, including those at later stages or in retirement. Share anecdotes or case studies of individuals who found clarity, purpose, and renewed energy by incorporating short retreats into their transitional phases. View all topics →

About Fabrice Desmarescaux

Fabrice Desmarescaux, podcast guest

Elevating Leadership Through Consciousness

30+ Years Leadership & CEO advisory experience#1 Amazon bestseller — The Art of Retreats2011–2013 President, INSEAD Alumni Association SingaporePartner McKinsey & Company

Elevating Leadership Through Consciousness with Fabrice Desmarescaux
Join Fabrice Desmarescaux, a seasoned partner at McKinsey & Company, on a transformative journey of leadership evolution. With a rich background in integrating Eastern spiritual traditions into Western management, Fabrice works closely with CEOs and teams to elevate performance and consciousness. In a world grappling with complexity, his approach focuses on fundamental human elements—happiness, connection, and purpose. Whether you're a performance-minded leader or an individual seeking a deeper sense of purpose, Fabrice's insights provide a profound guide.

"The Art of Retreats": Navigating Complexity for Sustainable Leadership
Fabrice's book, "The Art of Retreats," introduces a groundbreaking approach for business leaders facing the challenges of a fragmented, high-pressure, and complex world. Backed by endorsements from industry leaders, the book advocates for short personal retreats to foster self-awareness, clarity, and purpose. Fabrice's framework explores seven transformative themes, offering practical exercises for leaders to deepen their practice of conscious leadership.

Transformative Leadership Backed by Industry Endorsements
In a landscape where traditional management falls short, "The Art of Retreats" emerges as a guide for expanding consciousness through short personal retreats. Fabrice delves into challenges such as fragmentation, pressure, and complexity, presenting a framework that includes themes like cultivating presence, embracing complexity, and finding purpose.

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About this episode

If you’ve ever dreamed of taking a retreat from your business but just can’t find the time, this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs is made for you! Just listening to our guest will help calm the nervous system and we’r pretty sure it’ll convince you that it’s now urgent to slow down.

Fabrice Desmarescauxis a thought leader in Conscious Leadership, he works with C-Suite executives to work with their teams around the importance of having a purpose and every day doing one thing toward it.

Fabrice reveals, on this episode and in his book: The Art of Retreats - that taking just one hour can strengthen resilience and can lead to massive improvement in productivity.

We talk candidly about why entrepreneurs who focus on meaningful work are more successful than those who work only to chase the dollar.

Takeaways from this episode

Take time for retreats, even if it's just for an hour, to reflect in nature and reconnect with yourself and your environment.

Focus on meaningful work and the impact you can make in the world.

Embrace the journey of personal and professional growth.

Build resilience by fully accepting the ups and downs of life and business.

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