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A journey onto and across the bridge of consciousness

A journey onto and across the bridge of consciousness

Save the date: this Thursday 21 September 2023 FREE event

Supporting the evolution of the individuals and teams through their journeys of expanded awareness and challenge – A journey onto and across the bridge of consciousness.

Life is often a “leap of faith” when undergoing stages of significant life changing transition — loss, birth, the responsibilities of parenthood, a career change — while sometimes we are confronted with circumstances way beyond our control or understanding of why they are happening to us.

In these moments, we grapple with profound questions:

  • What and Why are all these situations happening?
  • Why are the strategies that once served me no longer working?
  • What have I done wrong to deserve this?
  • Who am I really? Do I actually have a purpose?
  • Which path should I tread?

Often, faced with the above people continue forward without really addressing the questions, slipping back into autopilot. They lose connection to their core self, staying too connected to the familiarity of the ego and lower self; sometimes, this leads to depression, anxiety, or burnout.

Coaching aims to work with individuals and teams as coachees to help support them walk “their path less travelled” (Their unique journey) by trying to identify where the coachee is positioned and operating from on the consciousness bridge of the Soul, between the mundane 3rd dimensional ego world on one side of the bridge through to the higher spiritual dimensions of the Spirit on the far side. The step we need make is the next one on the path, but where am I? In our upcoming webinar, three coaches from diverse fields and working with different stages on the bridge will share their personal stories — starting with Leadership Coach Dr. Pari Namazie, Psychosynthesis Counsellor and Coach Sheona Della-Fort and Wizard, Corporate Alchemist and Practical Mystic Malcolm Lewis; all expertly moderated by Founder of Smart Coaching & Training David Rigby

They will try to reveal how they redefined their purpose as a result of spiritual experiences, overcame their own unique challenges and pay this forward to the people and communities they encounter.

They will share:

  • What transitions did they go through?
  • What was their learning?
  • What role did Presence and Spirit Based Coaching play for them?
  • How do they support others in their journey?

Join us as we explore the transformative potential of Presence and Spirit Based Coaching (PSBC), learn from the experiences of these remarkable coaches, and embark on a journey towards integrating body, mind, and spirit, and reconnecting with your inner wisdom.

The Power of Presence and Spirit Based Coaching WEBINAR 21 September 2023

Join Smart Coaching & Training’s Presence and Spirit Based Coaches Dr Pari Namazie, Malcolm Lewis and Sheona Della-Fort on 21 September 15:00-15.45 CEST (14:00 to 14:45 BST)(17:00 to 17:45 GST) to hear how they guide individuals through a transformative process of self-exploration and personal growth. They employ a unique and holistic approach that emphasizes the integration of body, mind, spirit, and soul to help their clients tap into their fullest potential. Book your place for this FREE event via eventbrite link here.

Smart Coaching & Training works with 20 associates, in four continents speaking 12 languages and raised and working in a wide range of cultures. See our associates here.

Written by David Rigby © 2023 Smart Coaching & Training Ltd

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Facing the Big Questions in Life

Facing the Big Questions in Life

Save the date Thursday 21 September 2023

At some point in our lives, there comes a time when we seek a deeper sense of spirituality. We face major challenges, experience setbacks, reach a crossroads — and we yearn for something more.

Perhaps we are undergoing a significant life transition — loss, birth, the responsibilities of parenthood, a career change — or maybe we find ourselves confronted with circumstances beyond our control.

In these moments, we grapple with profound questions:

  • Why is this happening?
  • Why do the strategies that once served me no longer suffice?
  • Why me?
  • Who am I? What is my purpose? What path should I tread?

Often, people continue forward without addressing these questions, slipping into autopilot mode. They lose connection to their core, sometimes they stay too connected to their ego. Sometimes, this leads to depression, anxiety, or burnout.

It is only when we pause and question the turmoils within that we open the door to self-discovery and raise our levels of consciousness. It is not an easy journey, but it can be a rewarding one. Through every transition there is a period of discomfort, but coming out the other side, there is awareness, surrender and peace.

In an upcoming webinar, three coaches from diverse fields — Leadership Coach Dr. Pari Namazie, Wizard and Corporate Alchemist Malcolm Lewis, Psychosynthesis Counselor and Coach Sheona Della-Fort, and moderated by Founder of Smart Coaching & Training David Rigby — will share their personal stories. They will reveal how they redefined their purpose, overcame their own unique challenges and pay this forward to the people and communities they encounter.

They will share:

  • What transitions did they go through?
  • What was their learning?
  • What role did Presence and Spirit Based Coaching play for them?
  • How do they support others in their journey?

Join us as we explore the transformative potential of Presence and Spirit Based Coaching, learn from the experiences of these remarkable coaches, and embark on a journey towards integrating body, mind, and spirit, and reconnecting with your inner wisdom.

The Power of Presence and Spirit Based Coaching WEBINAR 21 September 2023

Join Smart Coaching & Training’s Presence and Spirit Based Coaches Dr Pari Namazie, Malcolm Lewis and Sheona Della-Fort on 21 September 15:00-15.45 CEST (14:00 to 14:45 BST)(17:00 to 17:45 GST) to hear how they guide individuals through a transformative process of self-exploration and personal growth. They employ a unique and holistic approach that emphasizes the integration of body, mind, spirit, and soul to help their clients tap into their fullest potential. Book your place via eventbrite link here.

Smart Coaching & Training works with 20 associates, in four continents speaking 12 languages and raised and working in a wide range of cultures. See our associates here.

Written by David Rigby © 2023 Smart Coaching & Training Ltd

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Wake up and smell the coffee

Wake up and smell the coffee

by David Rigby

Introduction for Diversity Success WEBINAR Thursday 14 September 2023

Dorleta Gonzalez will interview SCT MD David Rigby to discuss diversity success in a webinar on Thursday 14th September – Book your place via Eventbrite here

“Wake up and smell the coffee” is a favourite expression of my favourite estate agent. This message therefore is aimed at the 50% who work with feelings over facts, or who are emotional rather than logical. Logically this message has no effect on those 50% of the population unimpressed by the call to emotion.

Then he is assuming that everyone loves the smell of coffee which they don’t. So, he is alienating more people than he is impressing with his message. It’s the same with selling cars – imagine xxx does not impress 50% of the potential buyers. On the other hand , of those logical ones, 50% don’t do detailed facts either. So bombarding people with detailed facts may impress just 25% of your target customers.

If all your team thinks the same as you, then the likelihood is you will target the 25% of your potential market. Your team might tick all the boxes regarding race, sex, age, sexuality, religion etc but if you all think the same way you are missing out on maybe 75% of sales.

It is a recognised fact that diverse teams get better results, but only if the team is properly diverse and the individuals properly belong. A board full of the male pale and stale and the token woman only deals with ‘women’s issues’ is not a diverse board. If the male, pale and stale think differently then they may be a more diverse board than if it’s made up of a people which are “technically” diverse. And the same goes for your teams.

Recruiting a team or board which is cognitively diverse is the best chance of success. How would you know? By using profiling tools to assess your current team and the kind of persons you would want to complete your team or board. We recommend using colour profiling assessments and team wheels. For more information look at this page

Diversity and Success WEBINAR 14 September 2023

Join our Smart Coaching & Training’s MD David Rigby on 14 September 17.30- 18.15 CEST (16.30 to 1815 BST)(19.30 to 20.15 GST) being interviewed by Dorleta Gonzalez about how using colour profiling and team wheels to develop a team or Board which is truly diverse – that is cognitively diverse. Book your place via eventbrite link here.

Read about Diversity here and about Profiing here

Smart Coaching & Training works with 20 associates, in four continents speaking 12 languages and raised and working in a wide range of cultures. See our associates here.

Written by David Rigby © 2023 Smart Coaching & Training Ltd

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Presence and Spirit based Coaching

Presence and Spirit based Coaching

by Smart Coaching & Training’s Pari Namazie, with Sheona Della-Fort and Malcolm Lewis

Background reading for Presence and Spirit Based Coaching WEBINAR Thursday 21 September 2023

This is article is written by associates Pari Namazie, Sheona Della-Fort, Malcolm Lewis with help from Chat-GPT The topics in this article will be discussed in a webinar on 21st September – Book your place via Eventbrite here

In the chaos of modern life, we often find ourselves longing for a deeper connection to our true selves and seeking guidance to navigate the challenges that come our way.
In a world characterized by constant distractions and disconnection, the practice of cultivating presence is more crucial than ever. Presence and Spirit Based (PSB) Coaching encourages individuals to be fully present in the moment of NOW, engaging their senses (5 Senses) and emotions as well as tapping into their 6th sense of deep intuition. By deepening awareness of the body, tuning into the wisdom of the higher mind, nurturing the Spirit of the Higher Self, and honoring the essence and development of the Soul, individuals can access deeper and more profound insights, clarity, and purpose. PSB coaching provides the tools and practices to navigate uncertainty, manage stress, and find resilience amidst challenges. By fostering a deeper connection to ourselves and the world around us, it empowers individuals to lead with compassion, purpose, and authenticity, ultimately creating a more care for Humanity.
In addition to working with the mind, body and emotions, PSB Coaches fully acknowledge the spiritual and soulful aspects of human existence, not just the psychological and practical factors in our world. Spirit and Spirituality, in this context, doesn’t necessarily refer to religious beliefs but rather to a sense of connection to something much larger than ourselves. It involves exploring our values, our purpose, and the deeper meaning of our lives coupled with exploring the unconscious parts of ourselves and the collective, which restrict our coming fully back into wholeness.
PSB Coaches create a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore these dimensions of themselves. They help clients uncover limiting beliefs, clarify their values, and align their actions with their authentic higher versions of themselves. By integrating body, mind, spirit, and developing their soul, clients can experience profound personal growth, increased self-awareness, and a deeper sense of fulfillment.
We come to coaching to explore our potential, unravel limiting beliefs, and create meaningful change. PSB Coaching offers a safe and nurturing space where you can be seen, heard, and supported, as well as Witnessed, as you follow your personal inner and outer journey. It recognises that true transformation requires a (w)holistic approach that honors every aspect of our being. Through skillful guidance and mindful practices, the approach enables you to tap into your inner wisdom, individuality and personality , align with your desired values, and cultivate a greater sense of authenticity and fulfillment.

Presence and Spirit Based Coaching WEBINAR 21 September 2023


Join our Presence and Spirit Based Coaches and Smart Coaching & Training Malcolm, Sheona and Pari on 21 September 15:00-15.45 CEST (14:00 to 14:45 BST)(17:00 to 17:45 GST) to hear how they guide individuals through a transformative process of self-exploration and personal growth. They employ a unique and holistic approach that emphasizes the integration of body, mind, spirit, and soul to help their clients tap into their fullest potential. Book your place via eventbrite link here.

Smart Coaching & Training works with 20 associates, in four continents speaking 12 languages and raised and working in a wide range of cultures. See our associates here.

Written by David Rigby © 2023 Smart Coaching & Training Ltd

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Design Thinking, Digital Skills and Leadership

Design Thinking, Digital Skills and Leadership

by Smart Coaching & Training’s Marc Mekki

This is article is written by associate Marc Mekki international keynote speaker and trainer.

What do Apple, Ikea, Bank of America and AirBnB have in common? They have all relied on Design Thinking as a powerful methodology and mental framework for driving product and service development. So what is Design Thinking? Think of it as a mental upgrade; a piece of ‘mind-ware’ for teams tasked with assessing, prototyping and testing new ideas in their market, be that for the purpose of a commercial deployment as a for-profit corporation or SME, or to drive intra-organisational change and innovation as a public sector entity, association or NGO. Deploying Design Thinking within an organisation during a volatile era will save time, money and morale. Teaching people how to unlock their inner resourcefulness and quickly create simple prototypes driven by an empathetic grasp of real market needs is what makes this such a powerful framework. I’m an MIT Sloan Certified Design Thinking expert and have successfully used the methodology for 20 years. I’ve trained hundreds of people from corporates, non-profits, associations and startups. Digital Skills & Leadership Training Other topics I’ve covered for global companies in aviation, energy, mining, retail, hospitality and beyond:

Digital Transformation


The ins and outs of emerging technology, what to know, what to look out for and what to avoid. Deep dives into AR/VR, Cloud, Blockchain and AI. What is the difference between digitisation, digitalisation and digital transformation; how do you interpret and leverage the hype cycle; what new skills do you need to acquire? This is a highly immersive course for high potentials and even seasoned leaders looking to get up to speed in a brave but challenging new world.

Digital Leadership


Understanding the power, potential and pitfalls of new technology is one thing, having the leadership skills to navigate teams through unprecedented change another. Learn to leverage the power of an iterative, lean approach; find out how to launch and and foster an innovation lab; drive experimentation and rapid prototyping using state of the art new tools.

Virtual Collaboration


We live in a global, distributed world and no matter how many offices reopen, having the skills and knowledge to effectively collaborate digitally is indispensable. What are the tools and techniques to do this most efficiently? When do you use collaboration tools like Miro and Notion, or when do you put on the VR headsets and dive headfirst into VR collaboration. The digital transformation course is hands-on, highly practical and delivers greater efficiency and teamwork, no matter where people are located.

Smart Coaching & Training works with 20 associates, in four continents speaking 12 languages and raised and working in a wide range of cultures. See our associates here. Marc is currently delivering training in Dubai and managing projects in Neom in Saudi Arabia

In conjunction with Professional Speakers Association (Spain) , SCT’s David Rigby will be present at the TEDx Marbella Spain event on June 9 focussing on Entrepreneurs

Written by David Rigby © 2023 Smart Coaching & Training Ltd

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