Dec 6 2023
Ep 529 - My Teacher, My Son with Nick Shaw
Episode SummaryIn this episode, Ian and Nick had a heart-to-heart about losing a child and finding strength to go on. Find out what it takes to get over a loss and leave a lasting impression.Discover the art of taking a risk, being brave, and choosing to go forward.Understand the importance of pausing to reflect on one's life rather than simply going through the motions in order to fully live and feel fulfilled.Heal your unresolved and unknown grief: https://www.ianhawkinscoaching.com/thegriefcodeAbout the Guest:Nick Shaw is an accomplished executive coach, author, and speaker known for his profound insights into personal transformation, self-discovery, and authentic leadership. Through much reflection and soul-searching, Nick has realised a need to help others find ways of living more intentional and meaningful lives. As an executive coach, Nick works with leaders to help them fully embrace the privilege of being a leader and create environments where their team members can thrive. Nick is the Co-founder of Mirrorbox Leadership Lab, an Executive Coaching and Leadership Development consulting firm. Utilising an individual's real-life experiences, Mirrorbox’s goal is to help senior-level leaders and executive teams bring about meaningful change in service of their personal and organisational growth.With the 2023 release of his debut book, My Teacher, My Son: Lessons on Life, Loss, and Love, Nick invited readers to embark on an introspective journey of their own. Through a compelling narrative about his experience losing his son, William, at just nine years old, Nick’s book stretches the boundaries of the memoir form to teach and inspire its readers and to help them through their own complex emotions and experiences. In the pages of My Teacher, My Son, Nick offers a thought-provoking and supportive guide that urges individuals to examine their lives with honesty and self-compassion. Through poignant anecdotes, Nick encourages readers to reevaluate their choices and embrace a more fulfilling and purposeful existence.As of the publication of My Teacher, My Son, Nick lives in Carlisle, Massachusetts, with his wife, Susan, and his sons Kai (11) and Bodhi (3). His eldest son, William, is buried in Green Cemetery in Carlisle, a place where the family often spends time together and finds peace. Nick and his family enjoy spending time outdoors, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding.Link/s:www.meetnickshaw.comAbout the Host:Ian Hawkins is the Founder and Host of The Grief Code. Dealing with grief firsthand with the passing of his father back in 2005 planted the seed in Ian to discover what personal freedom and legacy truly are. This experience was the start of his journey to healing the unresolved and unknown grief that was negatively impacting every area of his life. Leaning into his own intuition led him to leave corporate and follow his purpose of creating connections for himself and others. The Grief Code is a divinely guided process that enables every living person to uncover their unresolved and unknown grief and dramatically change their lives and the lives of those they love. Thousands of people have now moved from loss to light following this exact process. Check Me Out On:Join The Grief Code Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1184680498220541/Facebook:
