Last weekend, my family and I spent two days exploring Ninh Binh, one of Vietnam's most breathtaking regions. We cycled through rice fields before the roads became busy. Climbed nearly 500 steps in the summer heat to Hang Múa. Floated through the peaceful waterways of Trang An. Explored ancient temples. Learned about Vietnam's history from our wonderful guide, Lana. Our internet package in Vietnam is limited. So, we checked our phones less. Instead, we talked more. Laughed mo

There is a question that has been following me during my first week in Hanoi. As a coach trying to understand what shapes the way we think, work, recover and perform, spending time in a different environment has given me a fresh perspective. I've been paying closer attention to time allocation, energy ROI, financial choices, and creating space to live, learn and reflect. Between coaching sessions, business meetings, a Vietnamese cooking class, discovering local supermarkets