26. The Mindfulness of Business: Creating a New Style of Coaching, with Juan Alvarez

Juan Alvarez teaches conscious leaders how to gain control over their emotional state so they can lead with intention and peace, bringing trust and prosperity to their organizations. A former executive and entrepreneur of over 20 years, Juan is also a certified professional coach through the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching. He shares the story of his childhood growing up in Spain, his dream of becoming a guide, and how he achieved that dream in an unexpected way.

What Brett asks:

• [02:17] Tell me about what your early childhood was like
• [05:06] What was your father’s background?
• [10:45] Can you elaborate on your experience of not being accepted?
• [18:57] Do you think your adversity led to shaping you in a positive way?
• [21:26] Did you pursue becoming a mountain guide?
• [23:36] What was going through your mind at 18 years old taking over your father’s business?
• [34:32] What was your next adventure? How did you make the transition from that life to this life?
• [45:53] How early in your coaching did you start weaving in meditation?
• [52:35] What are you learning about yourself, your practice, and your clients during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Resources:

• juan-alvarez.com

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