Mavericks

Maverick: a person who thinks and acts in an independent way, often behaving differently from the expected or usual way:

Cambridge English Dictionary

I have always valued Nassim Nicholas Taleb's work. I don't always agree with his views, but the provocation, his ability to force me to really think, keeps my curiosity alive.

I find his idea of anti fragility - that we can learn to use unexpected shocks as a means of personal and business growth, rather than a setback we have to recover from - a useful reference point.

I have spent the last fifteen or so years circling the coaching industry, finding ways to work with clients to unlock the value that lies in their unique world views and capabilities rather than force themselves uncomfortably into the conformity of "best practice".

A lot of coaching is based on a "therapy" mindset, and excellent work has been developed psychology and psychotherapy practitioners.

 Therapy: a treatment that helps someone feel better, grow stronger, etc., especial…