I'm the founder of the Unfollowing Process and creator of the Space: The Inner-Voice Exploration Kit. After a career as a business leader I became a certified coach and have completed extensive studies in psychology, applied mythology, philosophy, and spirituality.
When I was seven, I remember watching a nature show as swarms of wildebeest migrated across the dry African landscape towards lush greenery on the other side of a raging river. One of them left the safety of the herd and tried to cross the dangerous water. I yelled, "you can do it!” but the wildebeest slipped, fell, and died.
Another wildebeest soon followed, determined to forge a new path. It made it to the first rock, then the next, and then after a moment of deliberation, it made a bold leap and safely reached the other side. I cheered, but then realized it was vulnerable and all alone. It could be eaten. Thankfully, a few more wildebeests followed in its footsteps, and soon there was a new small group, safe and sound, feasting on the other side of the river.
That story became a blueprint for my own river crossing. Today, I am lucky to help others cross theirs.