From November 16 to the 30th, 2023, I had the opportunity to do a presentation in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on the importance of Team Coaching in Business and traveled through Vietnam and Cambodia on a Mekong River cruise. It was an opportunity to...
By Dr. Damian Goldvarg, MCC Covid-19 has presented us with multiple challenges. Leaders, in all spheres, need to demonstrate resilience and adapt. Some have been very effective; others, not so much. In today's world, what is required of the post-pandemic leader? The pandemic is still affecting...
What is acculturation? By Damián Goldvarg On September 16, 2022, I presented a workshop on Acculturation at the Conference organized by ACTO (Association of Coaching Training Organizations). I talked to a colleague about my presentation, and when she told me that she had never heard of Acculturation...
The collaboration required to achieve results By Damián Goldvarg Last May 17th, I was in Buenos Aires and had the opportunity to celebrate the presentation of our book “New Coaching Competencies Applications”. You may be familiar with the version in English: Professional Coaching Competencies that I co-authored...
By Damián Goldvarg Last week, two colleagues raved about Brené Brown’s new television show Atlas of the Heart, on HBO Max. She is a writer and researcher at the University of Houston. I especially value her contributions on vulnerability, courage, shame, and empathy because they help us to validate...
By Damián Goldvarg The invasion of Ukraine affects us all, no matter where we are in the world. In my case, I am of Ukrainian descent who immigrated to Argentina in the early twentieth century, and in addition, I have Russian clients and colleagues living in...
Navigating transitions By Damian Goldvarg In the same way that spring or autumn starts in the northern and southern hemispheres, we experience transitions in our lives on a regular basis. If we define a transition as a space of change from one state or condition to another,...
Three steps to cultivate our relationships By Dr. Damian Goldvarg Valentine's month is an excellent opportunity to reflect on how we cultivate our relationships. Relationships, like plants, need certain conditions to flourish. For example, they require investing time, energy, and caring. I invite you to follow me...
If we want to be change agents, we need to have some degree of weirdness. When I say “change agents,” I mean being willing to make a difference and make the world a better place. Change agents are committed to contributing to society by bringing...
By Dr. Damian Goldvarg Providing mental health services or working on maximizing personal and professional potential can be very rewarding, but it can also be emotionally and physically demanding. Over time, burnout can develop due to the unremitting psychological stress of being exposed to emotionally draining...
