Simon Goland

Coaching and the Wisdom of the Body

Why Somatic Awareness Matters in Coaching, Leadership, and Pretty Much Everywhere Else There’s a funny thing about wisdom: we often think it lives somewhere “up there,” in the lofty, logical corridors of our minds. Allow me to let you in on a little secret—your body is way smarter than you think. In fact, it is Coaching and the Wisdom of the Body

The Alchemy of Hope and Hopelessness: Why Keep Showing Up for the Hard Work

In a world where the “right” thing often feels heavy and daunting, or even impossible at times, there’s a quiet, fierce question that many of us carry: “Why do we keep at it?” I’m talking about the hard work—the stuff that requires the commitment to keep showing up, even when it seems that hope is The Alchemy of Hope and Hopelessness: Why Keep Showing Up for the Hard Work

Know Thyself and the Missing Piece

The phrase “Know Thyself” is often attributed to Socrates, but its origins trace back even further to ancient Greece, specifically the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. Inscribed on the forecourt of the temple, the phrase served as a moral and philosophical directive for the visitors who sought guidance from the oracle. The Delphic maxim, “Know Know Thyself and the Missing Piece

A Journey with Egypt

Somehow, I lucked out. My main Enneagram teacher, Russ Hudson, has been leading small groups yearly on a 3-week pilgrimage journeys to Egypt for the past 16 years. There is a lot of ancient wisdom in that part of the world, and Gurdjieff spent time there, absorbing that wisdom and birthing what will eventually become A Journey with Egypt

From Accepting to Embracing.

There is a flow to wake-up calls. A pattern that has a way of repeating itself, that – overtime – has become a familiar way of delivering its wisdom exactly at the timing I apparently needed. These wake-up calls don’t ask me whether I am ready, nor do they check my calendar to make sure From Accepting to Embracing.

Doors. Closing and Opening.

It has been a very long time since the last reflection. Over a year, I believe. I am sending this one on September 21, because it is a day of profound significance for me. Today, a year ago, on September 21, 2021, a conversation happened that drastically and utterly changed the trajectory of my life. Doors. Closing and Opening.

Having More Fun

“Your homework is to have more fun. Play more.” This was given to me through an exploration of what I perceived as a certain imbalance in my life recently, spending a couple of days in a fairly solid and consistent state of “blah.” Life was kinda OK, kinda full, with plenty of work and growth Having More Fun

Musings on Needs and Wants

I was recently challenged by my coach to look into the theme of my needs and wants, within the context of my primary relationship. Simple, right?! How difficult it can be to know what one needs and wants? Well… let me count the ways… A bit of background first, which – as it often is Musings on Needs and Wants

A Timeless Question

Let’s dive right in, shall we?! Without stories, disclaimers, or ways of easing into a deeper conversation. Off the deep end, if you will. Who are you? If you were to ask people, “Who are you?” the number and variety of possible answers would quite likely be staggering, though some common themes might emerge as A Timeless Question