Celine Tönnemann - Life Coaching

13/06/2024

"The evidence for is comparable to that for established phenomena in psychology and other disciplines"

Are you aware of this? You should, it’s life-changing! My latest blog post looks at the parapsychology domain, its scientific methods (is it reliable? yes!), and its findings in near-death experiences, reincarnations, and psychics & mediums. It will also consider whether the quantity and quality of evidence would be sufficient in a legal case - an interesting way to look at it. The whole purpose is to be objective and put any beliefs in parenthesis while exploring the scientific evidence.

No woo-woo, no religion, just science.

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In the last three years, I have been discovering and diving into the scientific research on consciousness and life after death. Several things surprise me enormously: (1) there is a large amount of scientific evidence in favor of the afterlife and ‘paranormal’ activities related to it, (2) it is...

16/04/2024

This is not for everyone... but maybe it's for you...

In January 2021, I stumbled on research, thanks to my university professor, the wonderful Prof. Frederick Toates. This has been one of the most life-changing encounters!

For many people around the world, their is a given. It is passed down from their previous generations and their cultural context. They accept it, embody it, and they don’t question it: they just have .

And then, there are also people whose spirituality is a question mark, a challenge, a mystery, or even an absent subject in their lives. Which one are you? I’ve been the latter, and I went from being an atheist to becoming rationally spiritual…

My latest blog post shares my journey with religion and spirituality, the first of a series where I will share more on the scientific research on the survival of our beyond our bodily life. It has become my favorite topic because of what it means for our existence, our adversities, our purpose, our relationships... everything!

If you are just slightly skeptical yet curious about it, read on 😉

https://celinetoennemann.com/from-atheist-to-becoming-rationally-spiritual/



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For many people around the world, their spirituality is a given. It is passed down from their previous generations and their cultural context. They accept it, embody it, and they don’t question it: they just have faith. And then, there are also people whose spirituality is a question mark, a chall...

28/03/2024

WOHASU 2024 - Day 2 Recap

In case you are wondering, the World Happiness Summit is anything but a toxic positivity festival. If you think worrying about happiness only belongs to the rich, self-centered, and/or superficial, read my two blog posts attentively. Our ability to attend such a conference in person indeed denotes a certain wealth and freedom, which many do not have access to. And I believe it is precisely because we have that power to attend events like this one, learn from experts in many different fields, and get inspired and connected, that we can then influence (in small or large ways) the world for the greater good. To advocate for those who can't. In fact, the vast majority of attendees is committed to serving others, in being the change we wish to see in the world. Are you?

Grab a cup 🍵 and read my recap from Day 2.

Here is the second part of my report on the 2024 World Happiness Summit, which took place in London UK, on 19-20 March 2024. If you missed the first part, read about Day 1 here. In case you are wondering, the World Happiness Summit is anything but a toxic positivity festival. If you think worrying [...

25/03/2024

Check out my blog post on day 1 of last week's World Happiness Summit☺

This conference is for anyone interested in personal development & wellbeing, anyone who cares about the world and the people in it, and anyone who works with other people (in corporate, healthcare, teaching, therapy & coaching, etc.)... So everyone will find something resonating! 💡

Have a read and stay tuned for day 2 recap!📣

WoHaSu

This annual conference brings together impressive global experts in the science of happiness, positive psychology, sustainability, economics, mindfulness, leadership, coaching, and communication. The style reminds me of TED talks, short 20-30-minute presentations, accessible to anyone. It targets th...

21/03/2024

As I’m returning home from WOHASU 2024, held in London 🇬🇧 I am filled with a sense of awe and a renewed sense of purpose✨

I am thankful for the beautifully curated content by and the team, the wisdom and generosity of all the speakers, for our book “The Happiness of Coaching” being mentioned on stage, and for the most touching sense of belonging and community among the facilitators and participants🫶🏼

Something magical happens at WOHASU, grab your next chance to go!

This trip was also filled with such meaningful friendships, mind-boggling synchronicities, soulful experiences and beauty…😍

This trip will undoubtedly have ripples… watch this space!🤩

08/03/2024

On International Women’s Day, we are honored to celebrate women’s voices by launching our book written by 17 women 👩🏼👩🏻👩🏾👩🏼‍🦳👩🏼‍🦰 🚀📕

Yet this book is not just for women, it is for anyone… whether you’re on a quest to happiness, curious about coaching, looking for practical tools you can implement to live a happier life, or passionate about non-fiction books, … this book is for you👈🏼

I have had the chance to read it already, and I couldn’t put it down! What I love about this book is how each chapter is unique and at the same time offers a facet to the universality of what we do as coaches and why we do it. A beautiful and coherent patchwork, where you will undoubtedly find gems that resonate with your own life💎

In this book, you’ll read personal and moving stories where coaching became a calling to heal oneself as much as helping the world. You will also get practical tools and perspective shifts you can directly apply in your life.

Most importantly, this book offers evidence that HAPPINESS can be CHOSEN despite - or thanks to - life’s adversities. If that’s too hard of a task on your own, you have the contact details of 17 professional coaches who will wholeheartedly support you on your journey 🫶🏼

A book to keep close by and go back to when in need of hope and action-taking…

To order your paperback or Kindle copy anywhere in the world, check out this link:
https://modefor.co.uk/

And meet us in London on 19-20 March to get your copy signed 😉

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01/03/2024

D-7... and my copy has arrived!📖🤩

In just a little week, the book "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀" is coming out!

When offered me to contribute with a chapter, I got truly excited. What an amazing opportunity and experience! Then I sat with all the feelings and thoughts that emerged, it looked a bit like this:

🫣But I am not one of the world’s happiest coaches…
🫤What do I have to say about happiness?
😵‍💫What am I going to write about?
😅How can I bring value to the world through this chapter?

The sitting took a few months, during one of the hardest times of my life. And then suddenly 💡the inspiration all came pouring… and it was crystal clear, and it was always right inside me… and the chapter wrote itself in just a few hours. And it felt aligned and authentic, vulnerable and courageous, and worth existing (in my humble opinion)🥹

Right after submitting my chapter, I read this validating quote:

“You don’t have a leg up on becoming a happiness specialist by being blessed with natural well-being. On the contrary, naturally happy people almost never study happiness, because to them, it doesn’t seem like something one needs to study, or even think much about. It would be like studying air. The truth is that I write, speak, and teach about happiness precisely because it’s naturally hard for me, and I want more of it.” Arthur C. Brooks in the book “Build the life you want”

Let me tell you what this book is NOT about… toxic positivity, pink glasses, happy-go-lucky-pretend-life-is-always-so-happy. To the contrary! This book is filled with the personal and inspiring stories of 17 wonderful women, all professional coaches. And the common theme is “how they chose happiness in the face of adversity, grief, hardship, illness and many other difficult paths”. Surely, you’ll find some gems resonating with your life…💎

📅 Our book launches on 8th March 2024! A symbolic date to celebrate and get inspired by women’s wisdom… Stay tuned for the link to get your copy!

15/02/2024

8th March is just around the corner, so exciting!🥳

We have a release date!

New book “The Happiness of Coaching” featuring these amazing ladies will launch on 8th March - International Women’s Day!

14/02/2024

🥰tellement de sagesse… on dit que la vérité sort de la bouche des enfants… ceux-là sont vraiment philosophes!

12/02/2024

2024 est une année d'intention et de mission...

En mars prochain, je rejoindrai une fois encore le World Happiness Summit® (Sommet Mondial du Bonheur) à Londres, en tant que Coach Facilitatrice🥳 Cet événement réunit les plus grands experts mondiaux de la science du bonheur et du bien-être.

Et ça tombe bien, le thème 2024 est "purpose"... difficile à traduire en français, mais il s'agit de but, d'intention, de mission. C'est ce qui motive notre vie et son sens, autant au niveau personnel que professionnel. Un sujet qui me passionne tout particulièrement!

💭Et toi, quelle(s) intention(s) nourris-tu cette année?

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2024 is a year of intention and mission...

Next March, I'll once again be joining the World Happiness Summit® in London, as a Facilitator Coach🥳 This event brings together the world's leading experts in the science of happiness and wellbeing.

The 2024 theme is "purpose"... which is the force behind intention and mission! It's what motivates our life and its meaning, both personally and professionally. A subject I'm particularly passionate about!

Speaking of purpose... there are other projects around this theme that I'll be talking about very soon!

💭Tell me, what are your intentions for this year?

09/02/2024

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S'exposer sur les médias sociaux n’est pas simple. Aujourd'hui, j'ai fait part à une amie de mon sentiment de lorsque j'écris des publications, et je lui ai dit : "Tu écris si bien, j'aimerais pouvoir écrire comme toi".

Alors que je partageais mes craintes et le discours de mon critique intérieur, mon amie m'a dit qu'elle ressentait la même chose. En plus, elle pensait que j'écrivais mieux qu'elle🤣

J'ai plaisanté qu’à partir de maintenant nous écrivions chacune les publications de l’autre, pour nous débarrasser de certaines de ces peurs. Nous avons rigolé et nous sommes demandées combien d'autres personnes se sentaient ainsi.

Parfois, j'aimerais ne pas me sentir vulnérable. Mais je me souviens que je suis humaine et que nous nous sentons tous vulnérables d'une manière ou d'une autre. La différence, c'est que certain.e.s essaient de le cacher et souffrent en silence. Pourtant, mettre en lumière notre vulnérabilité peut la dissoudre et approfondir les relations (avec nous-mêmes et avec les autres). Nous réalisons alors que nous sommes toujours en vie. Ouf!😅

❓Et si quelqu'un admirait en toi la chose pour laquelle tu te sens vulnérable ?

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There is something about exposing one’s self on social media. Today I shared with a friend how vulnerable I felt writing posts and told her “You write beautiful posts, I wish I could write more like you”.

Something funny happened… As I shared my fears and the discourse of my inner critic, my friend said she felt the same. She actually thought I wrote better than her🤣

I jokingly suggested we write each other’s posts from now on, and let go of some of these fears. We laughed about it and wondered how many others felt like this.

Sometimes I wish I didn’t feel vulnerable. But then I remember I’m human, and we all feel vulnerable somehow. The difference is that some people try to hide it and suffer in silence. Compare and despair! Yet shedding light on our vulnerability may dissolve it and deepen relationships (with ourselves and others). And then we realize that we are still alive. Phew!😅

❓What if someone admired in you what you feel vulnerable about?

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08/02/2024

Ce livre est en train de naître... Voici son histoire📖

Il était une fois, en 2023, des coachs qui se rencontraient au World Happiness Summit (WOHASU). Comme par hasard, le thème de cette année-là était "connexion". En effet, de belles connexions se sont faites. Une personne inspirante et engagée a pris ce thème particulièrement à coeur, Tabby Kerwin. Elle qui est coach, formatrice, auteure à succès, et fondatrice de la maison d'édition Modeforexperience, nous a réuni pour co-écrire un livre sur le bonheur du coaching.

J'ai l'honneur d'y avoir contribué avec un chapitre qui est inspiré directement de ma quête de sens et de bonheur au travers des adversités de la vie. Et qu'est-ce que j'ai hâte de découvrir les chapitres de mes fantastiques collègues qui auront sans doute des perspectives riches et variées!

Et puis la vie est parfois farceuse... ce livre viendra au monde pour le WOHASU 2024, dont le thème est "purpose" (qui veut dire sens, but, intention, mission). Le titre de mon chapitre résonne justement avec le thème de cette année🤩

👀Garde un oeil ici, je partagerai quand le livre sera disponible!

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This book is being born... Here is its story📖

Once upon a time, in 2023, coaches met at the World Happiness Summit (). Coincidentally, that year's theme was "connection". And indeed, some wonderful connections were made. One inspiring and committed individual took this theme particularly to heart, She is a coach, trainer, best-selling author, and founder of the publishing house, and she brought us together to co-write a book on the happiness of coaching.

I'm honored to have contributed a chapter inspired by my quest for meaning and happiness through life's adversities. And I can't wait to discover the chapters of my fantastic colleagues, who will undoubtedly have rich and varied perspectives!

And life is funny sometimes... this book's birth will be at the WOHASU 2024, whose theme is "purpose". And well, my chapter title resonates with this year's theme🤩

👀keep an eye out here, I'll share when the book is available!