What I Understood When I Stopped Fighting Myself
What I Was Looking For
My coaching approach was born from deep personal work around the fear of rejection — particularly linked to my identity as a gay man and the sensitivity that resulted from it. For a long time, I didn't even know I was looking for something else. I simply felt that something was wrong, without being able to put precise words to it.
Very early on, I learned to adapt. To observe others. To understand their expectations. I looked for guidance externally: among recognized leaders, those who seemed strong and self-assured. Deep down, I was looking to feel secure.
Over time, this search highlighted habits, even compulsive behaviors, in my daily life. At the time, I thought they were problems to be corrected. Later, I understood that they were mostly sometimes clumsy, but intelligent, attempts to protect myself and cope.
What I Discovered
True change began when I stopped trying to fix myself, and started listening to myself differently. Not just by thinking, but by paying attention to what I truly felt — in my body, in my emotions, in my daily reactions.
“Lasting transformation doesn't come from control, but from lived acceptance. When we stop fighting against ourselves, something relaxes. And the energy previously used to resist becomes available for living.”
What I offer today
This is the path I suggest we take together. A path not aimed at becoming someone else, but at creating more inner calm, greater clarity, and the ability to act from a place of choice rather than from fear-driven reactions.
With the right support, experience shows that when we stop resisting and embrace what is already present, the process often becomes simpler, more joyful, and more enriching than we might imagine.
Embarking on this journey together means entering a space where:
• your story is welcomed without judgment
• what you feel is finally allowed to exist
• your own inner wisdom can gradually become a reliable guide again
"When I started coaching with Gérald, I was going through a period of deep questioning about my place in a leadership environment. From the very first sessions, I felt that something was going to shift. Gérald knew how to create a space where I felt confident, free to say things as they came, without filter."
What I rely on to support you
Expertise and Training:
• ICF Level 2 Coach — Leading and Coaching Academy
• Certified Level 1 Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Evidence-based methods, rooted in psychology and neuroscience
• Continuous supervision and regular inner exploration
Professional Background:
• Over 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry — senior leadership in coaching, strategy, and change management
• Leader of an LGBTQ+ resource group — promoting inclusion and psychological safety
• Expertise in navigating complex team dynamics
Does my story resonate with you?
I offer a free, no-obligation 30-min conversation to assess together if this approach is right for you.