Tao of Peak Performance ™ [for leaders]

" I joined the Tao program as a birthday gift for myself :D Looking for a way to better manage my personal energy and continue my performance improvement. What an experience!!! By far my best gift this year!!! Starting by a great epiphany during the program related to balancing different areas and how to manage my life's cycle using all pillars of an holistic approach - for a "work hard, party harder, and run like there is no tomorrow" kind of person this was definitely a turning point.

Then learning and practicing mindfulness has really enhanced my focus. Stephane's "field and forum" method has provided me with the foundations for a continuous improvement journey, and for an engineer/expert consultant, knowing the science related to these was definitely a plus!

The results so far are beyond expectations - running better, higher energy when it matters most and I'm now a more present person - so I definitely recommend Stephane as a coach, improving with him has been a great journey so far ! "

"I never thought that I would be able to run a half marathon before I met Stephane Thiltgen, founder of Tao of Running and Tao Lifestyle.

Fast forward to 2018 and I am proud of having run 5 half marathons this year. My yearly body check is also showing some improvements compared to previous years.

Over the same period, my team at work grew from two to a department of 40+. Running with Stephane and changing my lifestyle enabled me to drive this change successfully at work and to become a better leader. It reduced my stress, anxiety and worries and helped me wake up fully energized. It also gave me a calmer and clearer state of for decision-making and problem solving and improved my concentration power.

Finally, it also increased my ability for authenticity, empathy and compassion and improved the way I relate to my colleagues and subordinates."

"As many executives, one of my biggest challenge is to keep clarity, focus and strength in order to make best possible business decisions. Decisions more and more difficult to make in dynamic, volatile and overwhelming environments. No need to add that work-life balance is a crucial topic in our over demanding world. I was looking for an holistic program to support me in balancing everything and re-developing the feeling of control and mastery in my life

Stephane, is using running as a mean to bring the puzzle pieces together. Always backed-up with scientific researches, Stephane is guiding us in a very interesting journey where we learn how works our body. I better understand myself and discovered the limitless capabilities of my machinery. And it works !

Results are really amazing (and for me very fast): Better focus and clarity during the day and much better quality time with my Family.

I highly recommend the Tao program for everyone that has to manage very demanding environment, who has the impression to pay a too high sacrifice in order to succeed, or simply who wants to feel much better in his body."

"With 96 kg on the scale, a high cholesterol level and an overall dissatisfaction with myself, I needed to get myself in shape again.

Despite a very active schedule and many trips abroad, Stephane convinced me that he could help me to reduce weight and increase my overall health and wellbeing. So, I decided to give a go to his program.

After 5 weeks, my weight had already dropped by more than 5 kgs. After 4-5 months, I was at 85.5 kg. A reduction of more than 10 kgs ! For somebody of my age and height, I am not in the obese category anymore. I do have regular health check ups and monitoring blood and cholesterol levels. My Doctor congratulated me on the excellent LDL/HDL ratio that now is more than normal without any medication.

Those improvements make me feel a lot better mentally and give me significantly more energy on a daily basis.
Following Stephane's program has really made me healthier physically, mentally and emotionally. Thanks a lot Stephane ! "

"This is not a new year resolution… It's a lifetime resolution!

I am 44 year old. And I didn't know how to breath. I didn't know how to run. I didn't know how to eat. I didn't know how to be in peace with myself. Now I do.
I (re)learned it through this great programme. Lasting impact on your well-being!

Good for your body, your mind and your soul. Try it and (re)connect with your true self."

“I started this program to mainly improve my running techniques so I wouldn’t have soreness every time I run and to loose weight.

This program has brought all of that but much more. The way Stephane shows how this is only part of the equation, how he links mindfulness, nutrition and sleep to the whole experience is very compelling.

I consider myself as a more rational left-brain person so combining the theory with the exercises really drove it home for me that the real benefit is in the right balance. I got the results I wanted, expanded into meditation, eat different and I see results are continuing to improve after the program. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a change that can last.”

“I spend over 60% of my time travelling in the APAC region. Although I enjoy my hectic life and work, I felt the need of managing better my lifestyle, especially my health and mind to create a postive 'virtuous circle' and go out of the vicious one !

To do so, you need guidance and support : I decided to take part in the Tao program. The holistic approach promoted by Stephane is very concrete: Running and exercise, mindfullness, nutrition and sleep principles and other techniques taught by Stephane are easy to understand and the interactions between each of them are powerful which make them easier to apply in your daily life.

It really works ! I was for example very reluctant to running (I hated it!). And now, I feel the need of going out and run, few times a week. Also, today I feel much more relaxed , I have a clearer mind, I’m more creative and I have a better approach to problems at work. My energy level is great and I have more smiles on my face ;-).”

“As a professional executive coach, this program had been really useful to bring additional ways to handle stress.

Getting back to resourcefulness thanks to mindfulness and mindful running, ensuring a proper 'me-time' to brainstorm more creative ways to deal with a complex situation and providing a discipline to self-care.

In my profession where so much relies on how grounded I am, self-care and well-being are essential, yet one needs to also find how to fit it in a busy schedule.

The program contributed to help me install these special recharging times in a rythm that suits my professional activity. Thank you for your coaching Stephane !”

"I was under super high work pressure, my sleep was badly affected and I was consistently feeling low in energy and had difficulties concentrating.

I have always had some sports activity in my life, in my younger days, I used to play handball and do cycling at a good level and I had run a few half-marathons in the past with a very honourable performance.

But this program has not only changed my approach to running and sport in general but also my approach to my overall lifestyle. I have changed how I use my mind, how and what I eat, how I breathe during and outside my exercise. Today, I feel more relaxed and balanced. I have lost weight. My energy is higher and more stable and I’m more aware of my emotions.

I highly recommend Stephane's program to anyone who needs to find lifestyle solutions for a high-powered career life!"