The Numina Blog

When the Stress Gets Too Much

My heart has been tugged these last couple weeks. It is an intense time out there, especially for leaders, pretty much all of whom are navigating a shitload of change right now. Reduction in force, redesigning org charts, unexpected market shifts, a funding desert,...

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Free Moderator Course

Now more than ever individuals are looking for direction on how to be stronger, empathic and efficient leaders. I recently recorded a Moderator Course over the course of 24 mini videos with Real Leaders, a supportive site for leaders who impact the world, connect with...

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2 Ways To Go Deeper

One of the questions I get asked is how to take a coaching conversation deeper. Often newer coaches think they need to find clients ready to work at the desired depth. I have found, however, wherever a coaching conversation may originally begin, a skilled coach can...

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What Matters Most to You?

Passionate people can be intense. Do you ever find yourself looking for a better way to hold the tension that may arise with a business partner, or closer to home–in a friendship or romantic partnership? What do you do when differences of perspective start to feel...

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Vent Your Anger 101

Image via Getty How do you deal with pent-up anger? Do you try to tamp it down? Confide in a friend and get all your thoughts out? Or do you wait until it’s no longer manageable to expel negativity over everyone?  When we speak to the people who know a client...

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If You Are In A Bad Place, Do This

A couple weeks ago we discussed being "In the Zone", and ways to maintain that big and at times hard-to-achieve energy. So, what might be the opposite of that space? I often encounter client sessions that ask that very question.  Not too long ago I had a session...

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David Lesser

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.