Simple Tools to Lead, Work, and Live As Your Best Self
This Explorer pack will help you show up as your best self, find the fun in the hard stuff, stay curious longer, and bring out the best in others.
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Non-AI email of real, yummy, humanness!!
Thank you, Michael for the non-AI email of real, yummy, humanness!! It reminded me to breathe and slow down as I expand into my new office space this week. Thank you for allowing the beginnings of that thought bubble to develop. ~ Jane
Thank you for telling the truth
This is a fantastic newsletter, Michael! Thank you for your expertise and skills. Your words and spirit always make a positive difference for me. Thank you for telling the truth and keeping your promises. The way you show up is remarkable and so valued by me and many, many others. ~ Michael
Extremely helpful questions
Greetings from Dublin, Ireland Michael! I always enjoy receiving these weekly newsletters, and I find the questions you ask extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing your teachings with the world. ~ Lisa
Go to the bravest places
You inspire me. I am a big fan. I appreciate your prompts to get on with it and go to the bravest places. ~ Seema
You have helped me so much
MBS, you have helped me so much … I had fear about not being ‘ready’, fear of being ‘found out’, fear of not being ‘good enough’ and I could go on and on and on!
Then along comes your glorious insight and question: ‘Don’t ask yourself if you’re ready – ask yourself if you’re willing!’ You are a force of nature and a force for good. Thank you, thank you and thank you again. ~ Ian
Inspiration for all of us trying to live a good life
I have been getting these emails for a long time, and they always make me think. They can be career-related, yet they apply to me just as much as a person looking for answers for the next phase of my life.
I recently drove round-trip, 5600 miles out to California (from Minnesota) alone. I have never done anything like it and it was liberating, scary, and fun. I would not have done this without the encouragement from your words and questions.
So thank you for the inspiration for all of us trying to live a good life. ~ Melanie
Hey, I’m Michael, but you can call me MBS
I’ve always been more interested in asking better questions than having perfect answers. I get a kick out of nudging people toward their best work. I’m drawn to big ideas, tiny shifts, and the thrilling awkwardness of figuring things out in public.
I’ve written some books, built some tools, and started a few conversations that have changed people’s lives (mine included).
My goal with this FREE Explorer package is to help you get clearer, braver, and more coach-like, so you can bring out the best in yourself and others.
Michael Bungay Stanier
Best-selling author of “The Coaching Habit” (1M+ copies sold). #1 thought leader in coaching.
