The Numina Blog
6 Powerful Ways to Unmask the Facade and Know A Person Deeply
A fellow coach recently asked me, “How do you make your one-on-one retreat sessions so effective?” It made me pause and reflect on the key element of a successful executive retreat. At its heart, it is not about flashy exercises or polished presentations. It’s about...
Feeling Overwhelmed? Simple Tricks to Reclaim Your Peace of Mind
Feeling Overwhelmed? Simple Tricks to Reclaim Your Peace of Mind Not too long ago, while hoping for a quiet weekend, I had a disturbing feeling of overwhelm. Something was off. Queasy pain in the tummy. My mind would not settle. At first glance, the doctor suspected a...
Finding Strength in Loss: How Grief Can Bring Us Together
A little over a week ago, a terrible car accident happened in my small suburban town. Four teenage girls were fatally injured, and an entire community was affected. It impacted not only the deceased, the injured, and their families, but also classmates, those who...
How to Become the Person You’ve Always Wanted to Be
We’ve all heard the popular phrases: “be yourself”, “don’t try to copy anyone else”, and “your individuality is what makes you unique”. But what if emulating others is good for you somehow? Let’s explore how you can use your appreciation of the best in others to...
Finding the Truth: Cut through the Noise and Feel What Is Real
“The truth is out there,” said the famous byline from one of my all-time favorite series—the X-files. Mulder and Scully were forever on the chase of finding the truth, and to be honest the last few months for me have felt similar. I’ve been in an anxiety-producing...
How Confronting Conflict Can Be Your Super Power
Trying to connect… If I were only allowed to learn and to teach one skill, it might be this: how to confront conflict directly and effectively. The benefits of this approach are huge – it creates more space, order, and peace in your life. Not Enough Time I’ve often...
David Lesser
Founder CEO
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.