After incorporating AI tools into my coaching practice, I am now onto Virtual Reality. For those of my clients who want to work on their confidence and public speaking skills, we can practise presenting, running meetings and attending interviews in virtual reality settings. Check out the video below for a demo. The virtual reality footage... [Read More] The post VR-Powered Public Speaking Training appeared first on Hans Schumann - Executive Career & Life Coach in London ..read more

Have you ever been told to work on your gravitas? I was when I was a junior lawyer, but neither my manager nor my executive coach at the time could explain what gravitas meant or how to gain it. In this article, I provide answers and practical strategies. Developing gravitas is a valuable skill that... [Read More ..read more

Coaching is a great investment in your personal and professional growth. But what if you can’t afford it? Here are three ways in which you can fund your coaching, or at least get your money back. Funding through your employer Many employers pay for career or executive coaching as part of their commitment to developing... [Read More ..read more

Every day we are bombarded with images of success stories on social media. It’s no wonder that this makes many people feel bad about their own achievements in life. This article is for you if you put pressure on yourself by thinking that you should be more successful, or if you suffer from a fear... [Read More ..read more

This week, a client of mine said I had taken him to a “red or blue pill” moment. The terms “red pill” and “blue pill” come from the movie The Matrix. They refer to a choice between the willingness to learn a potentially unsettling or life-changing truth by taking the red pill or remaining in contented ignorance... [Read More ..read more

The Enneagram is a growth model based on archetypes of personalities. It explains the subconscious patterns that determine how we act, feel and think. Taking an Enneagram test will help you understand your personality structures, why you created them and how they can sometimes hold you back in life.   The word “personality” derives from the... [Read More ..read more

When I wrote my career coaching book Falling in Love with Your Job, I focused on the process of exploring your career options. The book contains exercises to help readers establish what kind of career, industry or job position would suit them best. The clearer you are about what you want from your career, the easier... [Read More ..read more

Whether you work in a fast food shop or as an investment banker, stress is part of normal working life. But how much stress is too much? London Life Coach Hans Schumann shares tips for spotting the early warning signs of a burnout. He also tells what happened to him when he ignored those warning... [Read More ..read more

Who’s up for joining my annual Stay Dry in January Challenge this year? We will start on 2 January. Participants will get: Inspirational posts and videos all the way through January to support them through the challenge An opportunity to learn more about your drinking habits and how to manage them Support from other group... [Read More ..read more

However shitty your 2021 has been, you can start the new year with a blank canvas. What do you want to paint on yours for 2022? In this video I share my annual NYE routine: I reflect back on the last year and plan the next one ahead. It helps me remember and appreciate all... [Read More ..read more