LCG Open Coaching
Exhale the Year
A Calming Practice of Gratitude & Reflection
During the session, we guided participants through a reflective journey designed to help them pause, reset, and reconnect with themselves as leaders. Through grounding exercises, journaling prompts, and a powerful visualization practice, attendees explored the “Gold” they want to carry forward, the “Weight” they are ready to release, and the identity they aspire to embody in 2026. The experience invited leaders to step out of autopilot, shift from doing to being, and listen more deeply to their own inner wisdom.
We closed by introducing the concept of the “Trailhead” — the small, practical first step that makes a big vision actionable. Participants identified simple, meaningful actions they can begin next week to align with their future selves. The session offered not just insight but momentum, reminding every leader that sustainable growth begins with awareness, intention, and one clear step forward.
Executive Coach and Speaker
Mike is an executive coach who brings over 20 years of leadership and coaching experience to his clients, including CEOs, vice-presidents, senior directors, and veterans His clients say that his strengths are extreme presence, intuition, and making one feel completely at ease.
A Navy veteran, Mike flew on and off aircraft carriers accumulating over 500 arrested landings before transitioning to a diplomatic role serving in Africa for five years. Through his career in naval aviation and foreign affairs, Mike developed the skills to succeed in extremely dynamic, high-stress, and high-pressure situations where he was often advising and influencing senior leaders at the highest levels of the U.S. and foreign governments.
Resources
Gratitude & Reflection Leadership Playbook
The Gratitude and Reflection Leadership Playbook is a simple yet powerful tool to help leaders pause, reset, and lead with clarity. Through guided prompts, breathwork, and identity-based reflection, this free resource helps you reconnect with what matters most—and take meaningful action in just minutes.
Slide Deck
If you missed the webinar or want to revisit the key takeaways, this slide deck captures the core concepts and strategies we covered.
Recorded Session
Missed the webinar? Watch the full recap now available on YouTube.
We’d Love to Hear From You
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Coming Up Next for LCG Open Coaching
The Flow State Advantage: How Leaders Achieve More with Less Stress
Date: Friday, January 2, 2025
Time: 12 PM EST
Stay tuned for updates and details on this exciting session. Make sure to mark your calendars!