Author: Ian Munro @ leadingessentially.com

Ian Munro is a leadership and vitality coach with a primary passion for working with senior professionals who wish to improve their connection to and vitality in their career, or who wish to make a transition to a meaningful and rewarding retirement. His methods are focused on helping clients understand why they present as they do in day-to-day life, discover their authentic self and give themselves permission to build a meaningful and rewarding future, both professional and personal. Ian’s love for this work has developed naturally as he built his career as an executive and leader in the IT services industry, serving in many roles and facets of this industry over 25 years. As he reached the pinnacle of his career he began to search more deeply for meaning and alternate rewards from his own career and to begin to plan for his own “first retirement”.

Put Your Boots On!

For those of you that weren’t aware, I live in Calgary, Alberta.  There’s a pretty well-known event that takes place the second week of July every year.  It’s known as “The Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth” and has a tagline of “the most fun you can have with your boots on!”  The event is the … Continue reading Put Your Boots On!

Make It Count

I know Fathers’ Day was a few weeks ago, but my father has been on my mind since.  Dad passed away 23 years ago and I still take the time after Fathers’ Day to reflect on both the man he was and our relationship.  It’s a deep reflection and often my true thoughts don’t really … Continue reading Make It Count

In The Moment

It has been a focus of mine over the past several years to be aware of the degree to which I am present in any given moment.  It is a constant learning edge for me. One that requires constant vigilance and self-awareness to understand whether we are responding in the moment or if this is … Continue reading In The Moment

What A Team!

As I shared last week, I recently completed my coach certification as the Hudson Institute.  The program two weekends ago was he culmination of the greatest learning experience I’ve ever been a part of.  I’m proud to now be able to call myself a Certified Hudson Institute Coach (ain’t that a catchy acronym … CHIC)! … Continue reading What A Team!

In The End …. A Beginning

This past week I traveled to Santa Barbara, California for the completion of my Coach Certification Program. It was more than I could have hoped for. We gathered for the third time as a cohort of emerging coaches, and the sense of friendship and joint achievement was palpable. I’m amazed to have been a part … Continue reading In The End …. A Beginning

The Power of Seventeen

I was in a meeting in the last week or so where someone had posed an “either/or” question to those in attendance. Something along the lines of: “Are you in favour of option A or option B?” It wasn’t a simple choice, and I think I was the first to attempt to respond. I did … Continue reading The Power of Seventeen