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As ever, this is an episode where I was learning as I went… something I will be forever grateful for and is a completely unexpected gift from hosting this podcast.

In this episode I’, joined by ĐƠN GIẢN (pronounced Dunzan) an American coach living in Ho Chi Min City in Vietnam. ĐƠN GIẢN changed his name from Dave Berman a few years ago because of ĐƠN GIẢN’s meaning in Vietnamese: Simple. Like me ĐƠN GIẢN has a fascination with Simplicity: mine being the “Simple Reflections Podcast” and “Simplicity in Mind”; ĐƠN GIẢN’s not only being the name change but also his “Let it be Simple” community.

ĐƠN GIẢN and I met through both being hosts of the “Heartfelt Presence” platform (a free, 24 hour Zoom room. Hosted by coaches with a grounding in the Three Principles). It was through getting to know ĐƠN GIẢN briefly there that I thought he’d be a great guest for the podcast, and I wasn’t wrong…

Our conversation ranged from the power that come from slowing down to the speed of now, to establishing connections through shared understanding and creating experiments, to the infinite world of ideas and possibilities that we are all a part of.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the idea of slowing down in life and seeing what can be created from there?

Website: https://letitbesimple.com/

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I had so much fun with Chris Dorris making this episode! Chris is a highly sought after coach and speaker working with some seriously big organisations. He is also a generous and fun loving guy.

My coach, Shazia Govindji [episode 32], recommended a book to me a couple of months ago – The Book of Mental Toughness Mantras – and Chris is the author. I really enjoyed it and wanted to create posts about some of them – my usual mix of rough sketch by me and my thoughts about what it means to me. Wanting to do the right thing, I got in touch with Chris to ask his permission and I thought I’d also chance my arm and invite him on the podcast.

This conversation is the result. It’s testament to the power that human connection is always available; this was the first time we’d met but it felt like we’d known each other for ever.

We touched on a number of topics from Chris’ starting point, to working in elite sports, to his insatiable desire to serve others and continually grow as a human being

I’d love to hear your thoughts on our conversation; on what felt fresh and exciting to you as you listened?

Website: https://christopherdorris.com/

Book: The Book of Mental Toughness Mantras [Amazon]

Chris also mentioned some resources:

YouTube: Michael Singer “Are you wasting your time fighting the universe?”

YouTube: Chris’ podcast “Tough Talks” with Steve Chandler

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The Simple Reflections Podcast is a collection of gentle conversations with people from all walks of life, looking at small, seemingly insignificant ideas that have gone on to have profound impacts on the lives of the guests. The podcast is hosted by Dave Hill, the founder of Simplicity in Mind, a leadership and wellbeing coaching practice based in Scotland.

If you're intrigued and would like to learn more you could:

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Thanks for listening.

Take care

Dave

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In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast I’m joined by Alf Pille from Bavaria. Alf is the CEO of Naturschutzverband LBV, Bavaria’s oldest conservation association.

In this episode Alf and I talk about how developing his own understanding of the Three Principles has transformed his life and really shaped the way he leads LBV. I hope you’ll find Alf’s approach to leading a large team of employees and volunteers interesting, thought provoking and potentially food for thought.

As with most of the conversations I have on the podcast we cover a number of varied topics as we explore together… I had no idea at the start of our time together that we’d be covering boxing and membership of choirs as well as leadership.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on creating a learning environment, either as a leader or someone within an organisation?

Website: https://www.lbv.de/

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The Simple Reflections Podcast is a collection of gentle conversations with people from all walks of life, looking at small, seemingly insignificant ideas that have gone on to have profound impacts on the lives of the guests. The podcast is hosted by Dave Hill, the founder of Simplicity in Mind, a leadership and wellbeing coaching practice based in Scotland.

If you're intrigued and would like to learn more you could:

• Subscribe to Dave's newsletter
• Book a quick call with Dave
• Send Dave an email dave@simplicityinmind.co.uk

Thanks for listening.

Take care

Dave

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