20 years ago, I took a Middle School teaching job at a boarding school in Western Connecticut called Indian Mountain School (IMS). I remember when I took the job and…
Adam PiandesSeptember 4, 2019
Being in service is about supporting others through their own personal growth process. I wrote about the importance of being in service in a recent newsletter and suggested the following,…
Adam PiandesAugust 28, 2019
I’ve been doing a lot of group coaching within organizations lately. I’ve learned a ton from working with these groups, and it’s given me an opportunity to identify some language…
Adam PiandesAugust 14, 2019
When I sit down to construct these posts, I frequently reference my teachers, Dr Ron and Mary Hulnick, from the Masters in Spiritual Psychology program I completed in 2015. They…
Adam PiandesAugust 7, 2019
Here’s a summary, and some highlights, of the newsletter topics I discussed in July. Firstly, the overarching theme for the month was “Empowerment”, as we focused on topics such as…
Adam PiandesJuly 31, 2019
How you relate to the issue IS the issue. The teachers from my Masters program frequently shared these words of wisdom in class. They served as a reminder that each of…
Adam PiandesJuly 24, 2019
When was the last time you were in a conversation and sensed that the other person wasn’t listening to you? I don’t know about you, but in those moments, I…
Adam PiandesJuly 17, 2019
I’ve struggled with trust. NOT with my capabilities. I trust those deeply….. ….I trust in my competency to perform as a coach. I trust that I can deliver an impactful…
Adam PiandesJuly 11, 2019
2018… Here’s what I learned or was reinforced….. 1. The best relationships don’t always last forever. 2. Kundalini yoga is transformative, especially when practiced with consistency. 3. I can be…
Adam PiandesDecember 26, 2018
Lately, I’ve had a number of conversations with people going through major life transitions. Transition in their career. Transition out of a relationship. Transition on how they relate to the…
Adam PiandesDecember 5, 2018
I’m closing in on 5 years since starting Adam Piandes International. Pretty cool stuff as the company has evolved and grown in ways that I never would have imagined from…
Adam PiandesNovember 7, 2018
Happy Halloween! I went to the KCRW Halloween party in Los Angeles Saturday night. Super fun time and lots of great costumes!! _____________________ Last week, I wrote about the power…
Adam PiandesOctober 31, 2018
Have you ever introduced two friends from different facets of your life - and then they started dating? I have. It’s pretty cool when it happens, especially when things are…
Adam PiandesOctober 24, 2018
Yup, I’m asking that you tell 2 people, “you’re awesome” -- TODAY! Why? For one, it boosts the other person’s confidence. AND, according to science, it makes you feel good…
Adam PiandesOctober 17, 2018
A couple questions for you...… When was the last time someone began to share their story with you and you responded by half-listening? What was it in that moment that…
Adam PiandesOctober 3, 2018
If you had a choice, would you rather feel empowered or like a victim? While most people would immediately choose empowered, the truth is that a majority tend to reside…
Adam PiandesSeptember 12, 2018
William James once said, "The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” When's the last time you told someone they did an awesome job? My guess…
Adam PiandesMay 16, 2017
Every morning, Noel Chandler wakes up at 5 a.m. to the sounds of the jungle. He sneaks out of bed, tiptoes past his kids' room as they sleep and meditates…
Adam PiandesApril 4, 2017
The Deloitte Millennial Study of 2016 found that personal values have the greatest influence on millennials' decision-making. With millennials currently representing the largest segment of the U.S. workforce, we can assume…
Adam PiandesJanuary 23, 2017
