What if you've spent years living someone else's life instead of your own? On I Awaken, host Swati talks with executive-turned-coach Arnold Beekes about consciousness, curiosity, and breaking free from others' expectations.
Arnold shares the moment a single coaching question exposed decades of living to meet other people's expectations, and the small daily practices that help him stay present instead.
About the Guest:
Arnold Beekes is the founder of Brain Athletes, a coaching practice based in the Netherlands. After 25 years leading large corporate teams, he now helps people move from meeting others' expectations to living their own lives.
Key Takeaways:
- Ask yourself what you actually want, not just what you don't want
- Notice when you're reacting from old habit instead of who you are now
- Take a breath and pause before responding in a hard moment
- Be kind to yourself; real change can take years, not weeks
- Stay curious about small things, like a bird you've never seen
- Go for a walk to shift out of fight-or-flight and reset
Connect With the Guest:
Website: brainathletes.club
X (Twitter): @ArnoldBeekes
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes
Blog: arnoldbeekes.blogspot.com
Episode Chapters:
[00:00] Cold Open — The Quiet Moment When Something Shifts
[02:30] (approx) Meet Arnold Beekes — From Corporate Leader to Brain Athlete
[07:00] (approx) The Biggest Misconception About Meeting Everyone Else's Expectations
[13:00] (approx) The Coaching Question That Changed Everything: What Do You Want?
[19:00] (approx) Catching Yourself Between Old Habits and Awareness
[24:00] (approx) Curiosity, Patience, and the Power of a Simple Walk
[29:00] (approx) Closing Reflection — Awakening Is Choosing Awareness Over Autopilot
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