ChessMyLife
Embark in a journey with me for personal growth and self-development. I will share my learnings about this never-ending work in this podcast. Life is a big game of chess, and i like to look at it from a strategic perspective. If you do too, come and listen!
Episodes
37 episodes
CML Season 3 Episode 6 - Resting
CML Season 3 Episode 6 - Resting and rechargingIn this episode I will share with you a few examples of consequences stemming from a lack of rest and having low energy, before explaining ho wi try to avoid being restless.Intro ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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10:46
CML Season 3 Episode 5 - Why alone time is important?
CML Season 3 Episode 5 - Why alone time is important?In this episode I will share with you my view on the benefits of spending time alone, with oneself. It has not always been my favorite activity but I learned to appreciate it :)
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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11:04
CML Season 3 Episode 4 - About Patience
CML Season 3 Episode 4: About Patience…In this episode I will share with you my take on patience. Depending when you are in life, your beliefs or your upbringing it can be seen either as a virtue or as a flaw. Let’s go!IntroHa...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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11:17
CML Season 3 Episode 3 - Lower your stress levels
CML Season 3 Episode 3: Lower your stress levelsIn this episode I talk about the “stress” we all face and hear about every day. As we want to avoid it, we need to understand what it is, its root cause and origins. Let’s dive in!In...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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10:24
CML Season 3 Episode 2 - No "fit for all" solutions
CML Season 3 Episode 2: No “fit for all” solutionsIn this episode I will talk about the tough reality that there is no solution that will fit everyone. What does that mean? That even the best advice and techniques shared by the best grow...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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17:02
CML Season 3 Episode 1 - Life is a Program
CML Season 3 Episode 1 - Life is a ProgramIn this episode I will explain why I believe your life should be considered as a Program, from a Project Management perspective and what that means. I will then share with you my views on how a p...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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13:31
CML Season 2 Episode 13 - Mindfulness
Season 2 Episode 13: MindfulnessIn this episode I will talk about Mindfulness. It is something we hear a lot about and I wanted to share with you some insights about it so you can try it out! It is a process and you may not succeed the f...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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9:05
CML Season 2 Episode 12 - Mentorship
Season 2 Episode 12: MentorshipIn this episode I will talk about Mentorship. What is it exactly and how does it work? Interesting thing I will touch on as well is that it is a win-win relationship at the end of the day, not only a one pe...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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10:34
CML Season 2 Episode 11 - Vulnerability
Season 2 Episode 11: VulnerabilityIn this episode I will talk about vulnerability. I will tell what I thought it was and what I think it represents today. I will show you how this is a quality and how it is essential to growth.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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11:26
CML Season 2 Episode 10 - Action Beats Anxiety
Season 2 Episode 10: Action Beats AnxietyIn this episode I will talk about anxiety: what is anxiety and to which extent we should be worried about it? We will then look into solutions to beat this anxiety…and as the title eludes to it, t...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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8:49
CML Season 2 Episode 9 - About time...
In this episode I will talk about Time. How do we look at it? How does it impact our day to day? And most importantly for me: "when" should we live? Get on this episode to understand where I am going with this….or when actually :)Intro
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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11:28
CML Season 2 Episode 8 - Chess up your game
In this episode I am walking you through my views around playing the life game considering the rules in place. I feel like this is like a Monopoly game but you tell me what you think after you listened ;)IntroThe rules of the game - ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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13:03
CML Season 2 Episode 7 - I took a Sabbatical
In this episode I will talk about the sabbatical I took this year. It was a very positive experience and I wanted to share with you how I came about making this decision, what I gained from it and what is my way forward. Ultimately, it is an ex...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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18:25
CML Season 2 Episode 6 - You are on track
In this episode I will talk about the doubts you may have when you are on your way to achieve something, being a specific goal or achieving your vision. It can be difficult to feel good about you journey because you do not know if you are on th...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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10:12
CML Season 2 Episode 5 - I am just fine
In this episode i will talk about how we can sometimes be confused about the habits we have and think they are actually good for us… yeah, I’m just fine, i am doing my stuffs… We need to pay attention and make sure we are not just afraid of doi...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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13:28
CML Season 2 Episode 4 - The Hierarchy of Needs
One of the things that helps us understand how we focus our attention and specifically to what we focus our attention to is understanding the hierarchy of needs. It suggests that people are motivated to fulfil basic needs before moving on to an...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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11:16
CML Season 2 Episode 3 - The Endgame
In a chess game, we have an endgame: it is the stage of the game when few pieces are left on the board. The King, which has to be protected in the middle game owing to the threat of checkmate, becomes a strong piece in the Endgame. The l...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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8:00
CML Season 2 Episode 2 - Three keys to health
Today we will focus on health and I will share with you the 3 keys I learned along the way in order to ensure I can perform. Now you will maybe say that you knew them already, and then it’s great, it will be a refresher, but don't forget there ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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9:51
CML Season 2 Episode 1 - The power of goal planning
2021! Happy New Year to you all! What a better way to start the new year than with a chat around the importance of goal planning? One of the most challenging things i have faced is to actually understand what a true goal is. Then obviously how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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17:24
CML Episode 18 - Time well spent
In this episode I will talk about the concept of time well spent and why it is important to be mindful about how you spend your time. I will share a few tips as well.Intro1’34“ - Time Saving Account concept2’12“ - No regrets...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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9:48
CML Episode 17 - Pain and Suffering
In this episode I will talk about an interesting formula to be applied to events in your life that are not the nicest ones, so you do not feel miserable or suffer too long when they happen.Intro1’15“ - You have 2 options1’45“ - ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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14:06
CML Episode 16 - Heroes
Episode 16Looking up to your hero is good and positive! Do you know why? Let’s talk about the fact you may be surprised about how many heroes you have inside of you.Intro1’30” - Why do we have Heroes? All about emotions…2’...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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11:27
CML Episode 15 - BrainS
Episode 15In this episode I will talk about the 3 brains we have in our head and how they influence our behaviour. Also, I will talk about the 4th brain we all need to acknowledge and pay attention to.Intro1’00” - Why do we ne...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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15:55
CML Episode 14 - High Emotional State
In this episode I will give you 3 tips to make sure that you always are in the right emotional state and have the energy to push through the actions you have to take. Because as Master Yoda said: Do or Do not, there is no try!Intro5...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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13:12
CML Episode 13 - You are not alone
This episode is here to let you know that you don’t have to do it all alone and I am specifically explaining to you why, according to me, a coach is one way to move better and faster forward towards your goals and dreams.Intro1’02” -...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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17:20