Private Leadership Mentoring with George Thompson
Embody the presence, energy and integrity of a true master.
A Rite of Passage for Purpose-Driven Leaders
This is not a coaching programme.
It is a rite of passage for leaders ready to evolve the internal operating system that will govern the next decades of their life and leadership.
If you are ready to train the source from which every decision is made - read on.
George Thompson is trusted by world-leading change makers
“George has a unique gift for translating ancient wisdom into something tangible and relatable for today’s world. His ability to blend deep philosophical insights with playfulness, love and storytelling is truly remarkable."
Louie Schwartzberg
Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker & Environmental Storyteller
You’ve built success — but you know there’s a finer edge you’ve not yet claimed.
“The wise leader acts before things become complicated.”
— Lao Tzu
At your level of leadership, nothing is broken.
And still, you can feel it:
a quieter invitation toward more ease, more clarity, more truth.
Your decisions work,
yet you sense they could come from a deeper, steadier centre.
Pressure is manageable,
but you’re paying more internally than you need to.
Clarity is present,
yet there’s noise where there could be simplicity.
At this level, 1% distortions shape decades.
Most leaders learn to endure.
Fewer learn how to lead from a calm, even joyful, centre.
You’ve done the thinking.
What’s calling you now isn’t more knowledge,
it’s embodiment.
The Way of Inner Mastery
“To lead others, you must first learn to lead yourself.”
— Taoist leadership teaching
This space offers the depth that leaders do not find in traditional coaching.
This works at the level where decisions are actually made:
the body, nervous system, and presence.
The core teachings come from Daoist lineages originally developed for emperors — leaders whose decisions shaped civilisations.
The Three Axes of Balance
Balance is presence under load — the ability to keep awareness available as pressure, responsibility, and consequence increase.
This work strengthens three internal axes of balance.
I. The Axis of Presence
“If you are governed by reaction, you are not the ruler.”
Presence is not calmness.
It is the ability to remain balanced while pressure is applied.
When responsibility is high, decisions are rarely made in the intellect alone.
They arise where attention, intuition, and information meet.
When this axis is unstable:
- reaction replaces discernment
- urgency overrides clarity
- decisions are made from pressure rather than from centre
How this axis is trained
In the Daoist tradition, presence is not trained through thinking.
It is trained by stabilising the body, breath, and attention.
This includes:
- posture and structural alignment
- nervous-system regulation through breath
- slow, disciplined attention training
II. The Axis of Energy
“Where attention goes, energy flows.”
Energy here is not effort.
It is the capacity to hold life force without collapse or leakage.
Energy is rarely lost through lack of discipline.
It is lost through:
- chronic internal tension
- unnecessary effort
- speed used to override discomfort
When this axis is unstable:
- energy drains quietly
- recovery takes longer
- responsibility begins to feel heavy
How this axis is trained
In the Daoist tradition, energy is not pushed.
It is circulated, contained, and refined.
Training includes:
- breath practices that expand capacity
- movement that releases held tension
- cultivation of creative life force as vitality
III. The Axis of Integrity
“One who masters themselves is truly wise.”
Integrity here is not morality.
It is alignment between inner truth and outer action.
When this alignment weakens, subtle friction appears:
- second-guessing
- blurred boundaries
- choices that cost more than they should
Misalignment rarely announces itself.
It accumulates.
How this axis is trained
In the Daoist tradition, integrity is restored by removing inner contradiction.
This includes:
- aligning values, actions, and decisions
- strengthening boundaries without hardening
- cultivating neutrality so responsibility moves cleanly
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Tools and Practices for Real Transformation
Each session, you’ll experience a personalised blend of proven methods drawn from both ancient wisdom and modern psychology:
Taoist Philosophy & Embodied Practice
grounding balance and presence in everyday life.
Somatic Experiencing
releasing stored tension and regulating the nervous system.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
transforming inner conflict into cooperation and clarity.
Meditation & Breathwork
cultivating calm presence and emotional awareness.
Trauma Release Work
freeing the body from the weight of the past.
Mindset & Emotional Mastery
developing clarity, confidence, and resilience.
Depending on your needs, sessions may also draw from Tai Chi & Qi Gong, Shadow Work, Non-Violent Communication, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Eco-Psychology, and other integrative approaches.
‘Until you make the unconscious conscious,
it will direct your life and you will call it fate.’
— Carl Jung
Testimonials from Fellow Leaders
Real stories from leaders, creatives, and changemakers who chose to do the deep work — and found balance, clarity, and confidence that changed how they live and lead.
Explore Their Stories
Jim, Government Official
Jim is a senior government official. He had achieved professional success but felt unfulfilled on a deeper level.
Despite his experience, he struggled with confidence, self-criticism, and a sense of disconnection from his own energy and purpose. That’s when he decided to begin coaching with George.
If I had to sum it up in one line:
"I’ve found my true self. Beneath all my stories of not being good enough, I am whole and worthy of love.”
How Jim Went from Self-Doubt to Self-Leadership
From Outer Success to Inner Strain
“I’ve been successful at work, but there was this constant sense of meaninglessness. I couldn’t enjoy rest, and in my mind I was harsh with myself — about still being single, about not being good enough.
I felt emotionally listless, numb, and tired. It was like I’d lost my “chi”, my energy. Deep down, I knew I was capable of so much more.”
The Search for Real Meaning
“I had gone to a few meditation classes and read books on Daoism and Buddhism. But it was all in my head.
When I came across George’s films, I trusted his integrity straight away. I loved how he made these ancient ideas really accessible — and how he lives them, not just teaches them. He leads his team, he creates films, and he integrates it all. That’s what I wanted: wisdom applied in real life.
At first, I worried: ‘Will I actually prioritise this? This is a big investment.’ But the pain of not working on this had already been hurting me for decades. I was ready to change.”
Discovering a New Way of Being
“Working with George has been immensely helpful. He listens intently and sharpens my ideas in real time.
What really sets him apart is how he senses what I struggle to say and gives it shape. Every insight feels profound and immediately actionable.
Whether I’m sorting through competing priorities or trying to name an emotion, his patience and gentle questions create the space I need. I don’t leave with answers he’s given me — I leave with my own answers, uncovered.
I love how he works with every aspect of my life — energy, presence, purpose, relationships, body, and daily practice. Before, I felt downward momentum. Now, I feel uplifted.
It’s like he goes to the core of who I think I am and helps me find a loving, expansive way to understand myself. That love isn’t just an idea anymore — it’s a lived sense of ease.”
Living the Change
“I’m noticing the changes in concrete ways. At work, I have an older colleague who reports to me, but I always felt too unsure to really lead her. I thought: ‘Who am I to tell her what to do?’
Now, I’ve realised that playing small doesn’t serve me, her, or the organisation. I’ve started stepping into that leadership with more confidence and kindness.
To my surprise, she’s responded really positively — it’s actually improved our relationship.
I’m also noticing energy returning. Whether I’m on the tennis court, navigating conflict at work, or even dating, I can catch unhelpful thoughts and come back to presence. I feel more powerful, confident, and compassionate.
"I’ve found my true self. Beneath all my stories of not being good enough, I am whole and worthy of love."
Jim’s Message to Future Clients
“If you’re considering this coaching but feeling unsure, I’d say: just try the discovery call. Even that gave me a lot of clarity.
I was hesitant too — wondering whether I could prioritise it and whether it was worth the investment. But now, after two coaching containers, I’m levelling up massively in my life.
If you feel the resonance, take the step.”
Freya is a neuroscientist and executive leader in the pharmaceutical industry. She is in the later stages of a distinguished career. She began coaching with George, seeking both resilience in a toxic work culture and the clarity to finally write the book she had long dreamed of.
“Coaching with George has been joyful and empowering. My life is shifting in ways I’d been waiting decades for.”
How Freya Found Clarity, Energy, and Real Support
Before Coaching
“Before I found this work, I was feeling really lost. I’d been through a breakup, was struggling with work, and constantly second-guessing myself.
I’d done other coaching and therapy, but nothing quite stuck. I wanted support that actually felt real, embodied, and grounded — not more advice from someone who hadn’t walked the path.
I wanted a guide who wouldn’t try to fix me, but help me reconnect to myself.”
Why This Felt Different
“I came across George’s films first — and there was something instantly different. I felt a sense of presence and integrity. Then, when I had my discovery call, I could feel the care straight away.
What stood out to me was the depth of listening. It wasn’t just surface-level motivation talk — it felt deeply human. I knew I could open up and be fully myself.”
Support That Sticks
“The coaching process gave me practical tools I still use every day — things like daily embodiment practice, noticing inner parts, and recognising when I’m in a triggered state.
But more than that, it helped me shift my relationship with myself. I stopped needing to 'fix' everything and started to meet myself with compassion.
For the first time in years, I felt like I had emotional steadiness and space to breathe.”
Changes That Last
“Now, when something stressful happens, I don’t spiral like I used to. I have ways to regulate, to come back to centre.
I’m more confident in conversations, clearer in my choices, and far less dependent on external validation.
One big change was finally launching a creative project I’d been putting off for years. That sense of forward motion has been amazing.”
"This work helped me feel more like myself than I’ve felt in a long, long time."
Freya’s Message to You
“If you’re thinking about doing this coaching, I’d say — trust what brought you here.
It’s a rare space to be seen this fully and supported this skillfully.
And the shift isn’t just internal — it ripples out into everything.”
Tom, Celebrity Voice Coach
Tom is a voice coach, working with world-famous musicians to help them perform at their best on stage.
Behind the success, though, he carried a history of childhood trauma, cycles of addiction, and a struggle to find meaning outside of work.
When he joined coaching with George, he was depleted after major projects, in conflict at home, and feeling spiritually rudderless.
"All I can share is my experience; this has changed my life, and I’m incredibly grateful.”
How Tom Went from Survival to Self-Connection
Hitting a Wall
“I’ve been successful in my work, but my personal life has carried the weight of intense trauma and neglect from childhood. That’s led me, at times, toward addiction.
Before coaching, I was wiped out — low energy, conflict with my partner, and spiritually rudderless. I’d fallen out of practice, wasn’t sure if retreats were still right for me, and felt caught in a negative thought-pattern funk.
I knew I needed deeper support.”
Wrestling with Old Patterns
“I’d done therapy and some addiction recovery work, but something was missing. I wanted to work at a deeper level.
I also struggled with worthiness. I remember asking myself: Am I even worthy of healing? Worthy of working with George? Why would he want to work with me?
That self-doubt was huge. But I also knew that without support, I’d stay stuck in the same cycles — addiction, harsh self-talk, procrastination on my own life outside of work.”
A Turning Point
“When I came to George’s retreat, something shifted. It was awakening.
I realised that all these stories of not being good enough, all these addictive patterns, are experiences happening within my awareness.
And within that awareness, I actually have a choice.
That gave me a way to relate to myself differently — not fighting the addiction, but finding the space to respond with presence. That was a profound change.”
Coaching as the Path to Balance
“Then I started 1-1 Coaching with George. The parts work has been a revelation. Beneath all the voices in my head, there’s a compassionate, calm, curious core — and I’m connecting with that more and more.
What I love is how holistic the coaching is. George helped me finally cement a daily meditation and movement practice — something I’d wanted for years. Now that practice anchors me.
And beyond tools, we worked on meaning and purpose. What am I here to do? What service am I meant to give in the world?
Having those conversations has been life-changing.
I’ve had profound emotional experiences in coaching — insights into the self, a way past decades of trauma and self-abuse.
It’s allowed me to connect with my authentic self and to see that balance, even joy, is possible.”
New Confidence, New Presence
“I feel more spacious in myself now.
With my partner, I’m slower, more understanding.
With myself, I’m kinder.
Confidence has grown, too. I’m really enjoying life again.
Yes, temptations still arise and sometimes the addict part of me shows up — but it’s much less, and I know how to meet it with compassion.”
Tom’s Message to Others
“All I can share is my experience: this has changed my life, and I’m incredibly grateful.
I sometimes wonder how long I would’ve stayed trapped in patterns of addiction and harshness, and how much that would’ve cost me, if I hadn’t taken the leap.
If you’re considering working with George, don’t wait as long as I did. This work is worth it.”
Each journey includes
The Following
- One-to-One Coaching Calls: 60-90-minute Private sessions on Zoom with George.
- Retreat: Included in the coaching is attendance to George’s Awaken Your Potential retreat. The deepest transformation happens when we combine somatic, embodied learning in-person with consistent coaching work online.
- Weekly Educational Materials: get free access to Taoist Wellness Online as well as a custom curriculum based on your needs
- Direct Accountability Support: Via WhatsApp to ensure you stay committed to the work and your growth.
- Essential Reading List: A curated list of books to develop your studies and deepen your process.
- Embodied Practices: A toolkit of meditation and breathing exercises and techniques.
- Sexual Energy & Relational Integrity: Direct support and guidance around harnessing your sexual energy and navigating relationships with skill.
- Process: Assessment → Goal Setting → Personal Practice Plan → Coaching → Integration.
Commitment Required
- Bi-Weekly Coaching Calls: A commitment to show up for your personal one-to-one coaching sessions at our mutually agreed time.
- Dedicated Personal Time: A commitment to dedicating the required hours to your personal development each week outside of our calls.
- A Daily Morning Practice: A commitment to a minimum of 12 minutes of daily morning practice, which will include movement and meditation
4 months
12 months
- PLEASE NOTE - 4 or 12 month Payment plans are available.
- Only 3 places — George partners with just a few leaders to honour the depth of this work.
- Available as a Business-to-Business expense if required.
- Local Currencies Available
The Decision
“When the right leader hears the Way, they practice it quietly.”
This is offered without urgency.
Nothing here needs convincing.
The question isn’t whether it works.
It’s whether something in you already knows this is your time.
Take a moment and feel into these:
- What would change if your decisions came from deeper ease?
- Where does pressure still tighten you, even subtly?
- How do you want to carry power with care over the next decade?
- What is the long-term cost of leading without a refined internal operating system?
If these questions resonate, you don’t need more answers.
You need to choose the quality of presence you want to live and lead from.
Disclaimer
The teachings, coaching, and content provided by George Thompson and Balance is Possible Ltd are designed to support personal growth, emotional wellbeing, and spiritual development.
Please note that George Thompson is not a medical doctor, psychologist, or licensed mental health professional. He provides life coaching and educational guidance, not medical or psychological diagnosis, treatment, or therapy.
All information shared through this website, courses, events, coaching, or related materials is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice.
Individual results may vary. While many clients experience profound transformation through this work, no specific results or outcomes are guaranteed.
By participating in any offering by George Thompson or Balance is Possible Ltd, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own health, wellbeing, and personal growth, and agree to seek professional medical or mental health support when needed.
