Thierry Colomb | Mental coach and self-defense A holistic approach

Testimonials

Henri - 17 years old, Student

One Saturday afternoon, while I was standing in front of a fast food restaurant in the town center, a teenager my age threatened me with a knife because I was staring at him. Shocked by what had happened to me, my father urged me to start a Krav Maga course to help me tackle my fears and be prepared in case something like that happens again. By learning self-defense techniques, I've regained my self-confidence, and I can now go out again with my friends.

Techniques used

Re-creation of the incident, presentation of the sorts of knives that are often used, self-defense techniques learned: 360° simultaneous blocks and counterattacks

Solutions

Weekly coaching with one follow-up session every two months

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François - 8 years old, School pupil

It was really hard to try and deal with bullies after school. I kept wondering whether these guys would always be there waiting for me. I was generally always able to deal with them by giving them my money or belongings, but they would still hit me and kick me. They'd then insult me while I was on the ground and run off laughing, so my parents turned to Thierry. After a few sessions of Krav Maga, I learned how to confront these aggressive kids at school. The next time it happened, all I needed to do was deliver an appropriate kick and a punch with the back of my fist at the same time to get rid of two of them. The third one quickly ran away.

Techniques used

Stress management and an exercise to ward off multiple assailants, changes made to body language, muscle development

Solutions

Six months of one-to-one classes every week, and cooperation with the school's head to initiate a zero tolerance policy to violence in school.

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Béatrice - 35 years old, Executive

Constantly striving to be more efficient in order to keep your job in the face of fierce competition remains a perpetual professional challenge. Having frequently been the victim of verbal abuse by a toxic and domineering individual in my department, I learned to put an end to this while staying true to my own values. I managed to overcome this bully on a mental level, and he ended up leaving the company. The work I did to try and become less sensitive to verbal abuse involved mastering physical techniques. Learning to manage considerably more complex situations helped me put things into perspective and develop a thicker skin. The training helped me to discover hidden strengths within myself and to regain self-confidence.

Techniques used

Role playing, psychological training and focusing on sensitive targets, techniques to establish verbal boundaries

Solutions

Twelve months of group classes in addition to regular participation in one-on-one self-defense and personal development classes

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Team Building - 30 people, Multinational company

The Head of Human Resources was looking for a truly effective team building exercise that would break the mold. The objectives: to strengthen the bonds between members of a department with activities to help boost morale and reduce the number of stress-related conflicts linked to the arrival of a new manager.

Thanks to a tailored program, we learned to work together, to protect each other and turn problems into solutions and weaknesses into strengths. This helped us to establish real and positive human connections, while having a great time doing so. We learned simple techniques that allowed us to turn common objects like a mobile phone, keys, a pen, or even an umbrella into weapons. The result today is a supportive team with a positive energy.

Techniques used

Group team building exercises, safety procedures and exercises that involve turning common objects into weapons

Solutions

Two group sessions each year, and 3 months of one-to-one tailored coaching for the manager

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Pierre - 45 years old, Manager of a financial group

The sudden, crushing increase in my responsibilities meant I felt seriously overworked, which plunged me into a difficult and complex personal and professional situation. The administrative board found out about my situation, which was nearing total burn out, and decided to intervene with my consent. Thierry Colomb’s support and the skills he has passed onto me have helped me to look at things more clearly again, and to identify potential risk areas. Being able to go back to what really matters did me a world of good.

Techniques used

On-site intervention, priority management, setting up a new Management team, delegation, new lifestyle program

Solutions

Coaching 3 times per week for 3 months, and follow-up with a coaching phone call once a month

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Victoria - 40 years old, Lawyer

How is it that I cope so well with conflicts in a highly stressful professional environment and yet find it so hard to deal with issues and fears in my private life? The realization came when Thierry Colomb asked me to describe the repetitive patterns that define the emotional choices I make. Coming to terms with past breakups along with relationship therapy have helped me assert myself and recognize my strengths. My career is progressing fast and these coaching sessions continue to help me get to the heart of the challenges I face and come up with lasting solutions.

Techniques used

Emotional evaluation, MBTI profiling, physical activities, emotional boundaries

Solutions

One coaching session per week for 3 years