The Numina Blog
Free Your Feeling of Self from the Feeling of Shame
People say things to me they can't say to anyone else. As a coach, I'm not implicated in the team’s drama. I have no stake in who's up or down. I provide a low-risk place for the tough stuff to land. Often that's when someone has screwed up, or thinks they have....
NEW YOUTUBE Vlog– The Third Act
There comes a point in life when I find that success is measured less by achievement and more by authenticity. As I move into a new chapter, I've discovered that the confidence I once sought from others has quietly been replaced by something steadier from within. As I...
Why Brave People Who Drop Their Defenses Get More Success
Most of us at some point need help to prepare for a difficult, high-stakes conversation - the kind where the tension is already in the room before anyone says a word. And almost every time, the same thing gets in the way. People walk in afraid. Afraid of being...
YOUTUBE– Turn Your Grief Into Inspiration!
Today on Moments of Realization, bonds that never break, how to transform grief into inspiration. As I work with people, they often discover that they're holding back from the full flow of their passion. In some way, we have all loved, got hurt, and are hesitant to...
People Who Find The Guts To Make A Big Shift (Part 2)
We see a pattern when people are on the verge of a major breakthrough. Last week, we outlined the first phase–the flatline. In this piece, we will explore the other two phases–the crisis point and the push–and how to navigate your next big shift. 2. The Crisis Point...
People Who Find The Guts To Make A Big Shift (Part 1)
The Moment Before the Breakthrough There's a pattern I've watched unfold dozens of times with clients. And once you see it, you can't unsee it. Before almost every real breakthrough – the kind that shifts how someone leads, builds, or moves – there's a window that...

David Lesser
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David is a social entrepreneur who believes the best way to change the world is to empower people to be more fully themselves. He has guided people and organizations through crucial transitions for over 35 years, acting as coach and confidant to CEOs and senior executives aspiring to the highest levels of personal growth.