The Other Half of My Journey

If the first half of my professional foundation was built on calculations, construction sites, and managing technical complexity, this is the part that allows everything else to function. It is the dimension where I learned that the most effective leadership doesn’t stem from sheer effort, but from inner clarity.

"Clear View"

For years, I have practiced Vipassana meditation, the ancient root from which modern Mindfulness was derived. Although my practice is grounded in a millennial tradition, I recognize its immense value as a secular, pragmatic tool for everyone.

Vipassana literally means "clear view". To practice is to build that millimeter of emotional distance necessary to avoid being overwhelmed by one's "triggers." It is the space between stimulus and response: a place of silence where we stop reacting automatically and begin acting with intention and awareness.

How It All Started

I began practicing almost by accident. I was working in a corporate office and, during lunch breaks, they offered yoga classes. I was lucky enough to find a truly good teacher, and from those simple midday sessions a journey began—one that never really stopped.

Yoga teaches an empirical approach: you don’t need to believe in anything, you just practice and observe what happens. That’s why it works. And if you choose to go deeper, you discover an entire world… one that can genuinely change your life.

How I Bring This Into Coaching

ONLY ON REQUEST, I can integrate mindfulness and yoga into coaching in a simple, practical way:

• short breathing practices

• mindfulness exercises

• tools to navigate triggers, conflict and difficult decisions

Why does it work?

It isn’t magic; it is applied biology. Here are some of the scientific evidences supporting the effectiveness of these practices for decision-making and resilience:

• Neuroplasticity and Stress: Consistent meditation increases gray matter density in the hippocampus (memory) and reduces hyperactivity in the amygdala, our brain's fear-response center.

  • Source: Harvard University: Eight weeks to a better brain

• Nervous System Regulation: Conscious breathing activates the parasympathetic system via the vagus nerve, lowering cortisol levels and restoring physiological calm.

  • Source: Harvard Health: Relaxation techniques and breath control

• Focus and Executive Functions: Regular practice strengthens the prefrontal cortex, improving the ability to concentrate and manage complex emotions.

  • Source: Scientific American: How Mindfulness changes the brain