GCN Newsletter

• GCN Newsletter - February 2010

  

  The locals tell us that Ibiza enjoys especially moderate weather due to mountains in Spain that block out much of the cold. That certainly seems true this year. Today we had our first spring thunderstorm. With the temperature at 17 degrees Celsius, we were happy to be wet and warm. The temperatures across the Mediterranean were only one or two degrees higher than usual over the last year. But we seem to be getting more than our share of tropical days.
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• GCN Newsletter - January 2010

  

  Melissa Hendrick was a marine sergeant in one of her lifetimes before Ibiza. Now she is here with us, bringing the much-needed discipline to make certain that the global web of projects we share with you will really get done. All of our successes have come about because we have the initiative to get started while other people just talk, and because we have the perseverance to complete things while others offer excuses. With Melissa as our new manager, you can be sure of getting the friendliest ass-whuppin�f you ever had, any time you need that extra kick to do what you said you would do. Please join us in welcoming Sergeant Hendrick to the team. Click here to read the whole edition (pdf).

  GCN Newsletter - Fourth Quarter 2009

  

  Ibiza boasts one of the driest climates in Europe, so we have become accustomed to warm, sunny days and bright sunshine. But in September our sleepy island transformed into Seattle on the Mediterranean. We enjoyed three straight weeks of rain, along with massive thunder boomers. For those of us who love rain, this is heaven. Then November surprised us all with warm tropical weather. Each day our team heads off to the beach as the tourists scurry for the cover of cafes and hotels. The water is clear and warm. And it�s nice to have the sea to ourselves for a few hours. Click here to read the whole edition (pdf).

• GCN Newsletter - Third Quarter 2009

  

  The pace of change is accelerating at GCN with the addition of new blog sites and regular twitters to tweak your coaching skills and get you out of your head at various points throughout the week. We will be sending stimulating messages on the topics of Coaching and How to Talk to Men. Even if you have all the will power you need to maintain your aliveness, these delightful blurbs and essays will give you the extra whack on the side of the head or the kick in the seat of the pants you need sometimes to remember the compassion and wisdom that flows from your true nature. Click here to read the whole edition (pdf).

• GCN Newsletter - Second Quarter 2009

  

  Our first event on the new San Miguel campus was everything we hoped for, and more. It was a joy to train corporate leaders in a spacious classroom, located on a beautiful bay, nestled between gorgeous mountains on the North Shore of Ibiza. The views are stunning, and the water is warm and inviting, as are the people. Our students get special rates for an apartment between 30 - 116 Euros per night (depending on the season). Each flat holds two people comfortably, and has room for a third on the couch when budgets are important. Click here to read the the whole edition (pdf).
  

  GCN Newsletter - First Quarter 2009

  

  
  Old Man Winter never really made it to Ibiza this year. We had a couple of chilly nights and a bit of rain. Otherwise the days remained unseasonably warm and sunny. No one is complaining. And now, with almond trees blooming and orange trees hanging with ripe fruit, one get the feeling of new birth. Likewise in the economy, capitalized projects are dying, real estate is falling, and fresh new buds are appearing in the form of entrepreneurial projects. Click here to read the whole edition (pdf).

  
  GCN Newsletter - December 2008

  

  It's official. Early winter has arrived in the Balearics. the temperature is chilly - between 10 and 15 degrees, and we have had some rain. But here comes the sun. These islands are famous for the amazing quality of light that paints the sky with panoramic vistas. This light sets the soul on fire. The holidays are upon us, too, as evidenced by the bright lights that adorn every street in our tiny village of Santa Eulalia. Colorful lights shine out from the shops and people bustel through the streets in preparation for this sacred time. Click here to read the whole December edition (pdf).

• GCN Newsletter - November 2008

  

  As autumn turns to winter, most of the Northern hemisphere bundles up and moves activities inside where it is warm. But November is one of our sunny months on the Pine Islands. Nature appears to burst forth to fill the void of busy people. The tourists are gone, the streets are quiet, and one has the promande for solitude. There are no heads bobbing in the chilly waters, except those of our intrepid team. We plan to swim daily right up until Saturnalia (that would be Christmas for some, and Hanukah for others). Click here to read the whole November edition (pdf).

• GCN Newsletter - October 2008

  

  The days are warm and the nights are cool on Ibiza right now. A massive storm over Marocco pushed the warm water north. Our team braved a terrifying ferry ride through rough seas. But now all is calm, so visitors remain on the beaches, and you can still see heads bobbing in the surf. Forecasts indicate a long continuation of this seeminlgy endless summer. This is the kind of tee shirt weater you dream about. Soft sunshine and gentle breezes soothe the spirit. The water is unseasonably warm. Click here to read the whole October edition (pdf).

• GCN Newsletter - September 2008

  

  Some of you who spent the summer by the sea told us that you discovered a whole new life in the water. A few became so comfortable in deep water that they took long swims far from the beaches, until the ocean began to seem like a second home. That might be due to a little known quirk in our evolution. Humans are the only bipeds that gather on beaches and swim out into the frothy waves. Our furry jungle cousins avoid the sun and surf. They cannot swim, float, or hold their breath. Click here to read the whole September edition (pdf).

• GCN Newsletter - August 2008

  

  Creating a new life isn't as easy as moving off to a perfect Mediterranean Island and spending your days on the beach. No matter how far you run, you can never get away from you. Our cultures have been constructing our mental version of reality since we were old enough to understand language. Words set us up to embrace worry. Arguments lock us into our own mind. Real happiness comes from a quiet, peaceful mind. Click here to read the whole August edition (pdf).

• GCN Newsletter - July 2008

  

  People traditionally visit Ibiza to shake loose from the daily grind of work and worry. While some seek solace in the sun and sand, others find relief in the loud, wild party scene. But Ibiza has always attracted another demographic altogether. People who are searching for a quiet mind and an open heart. Our island paradise is a magnet for practitioners of meditation, yoga, and healing philosophies from around the world. Now GCN brings a whole new genre to our island paradise by offering business training for entrepreneurs and business leaders from the far reaches of the globe. Click here to read the whole July edition (pdf).

• GCN Newsletter - June 2008

  

  The waters of the Mediterranean are getting warmer by the day, as you can see from the suddenly crowded beaches and the bustling promenade. Our extremely white-skinned visitors, in their shorts and sandals (mostly Germans and Brits), seem delighted to have escaped the frigid winter in search of major heat. Where is global warming when you need it, anyway? Each time you immerse yourself in the warm waves of the Great Mother ocean, you emerge into a new world. Were those buildings here before? How did the sky just get so blue? Click here to read the whole June edition (pdf).

• GCN Newsletter - May 2008

  

  With its mild climate and long hours of dazzling sunshine, Ibiza invites you to enjoy the special island with charming beautiful landscape, gorgeous seascapes and lovely, tolerant people. Our island paradise has become a melting pot, with over 12,000 non-Spanish residents out of a total population of around 50,000 people. That means that every fourth resident of Evissa was born somewhere other than Spain. Most of the newcomers are from South America, but we also have our share of British, German, and Italian people. Click here to read the whole May edition (pdf).

• GCN Newsletter - April 2008

  

  Spring has officially arrived in the Mediterranean. As the warm southern air has been flowing northward to the continent, Ibiza has been bathed in gentle, temperate breezes. The warm sun is coaxing the clothes off the beach combers, and the first visitors of the season can be seen stretched out on the sand and bobbing in the sea. Ancient civilizations have greeted the seasonal renewal on these shores for hundreds of centuries. Click here to read the whole April edition (pdf).

• GCN Newsletter - March 2008

  

  In March, nearly every grassy corner of Santa Eulalia and spacious field along the countryside features oceans of colorful blossoms basking in the sun. The vivid views are enough to inspire philosophers, poets, and participants alike to rediscover a zest for life, awaken to inspiring possibilities, and ponder bold, innovative ideas. With the refreshing breath of subtly scented air almost anywhere on the island, why not take time this Spring to learn something new, enjoy a relaxing change of pace, and frolic in a feast of flowers as a few of us did on a day trip to Plates de Comte? Click here to read the whole March edition (pdf).

• GCN Newsletter - Febuary 2008

  

  At any time of year, Ibiza is a glorious place to enjoy life! From almost anywhere in our small village of Santa Eulalia, you can enjoy breath-taking views of the sparkling ocean or glimpses of the peaceful harbor decorated with resting giants that include impressive sailboats, over-the-top yachts, and off-shore fishing boats used by locals to supply us with fresh seafood. From the long, winding boardwalk, you can often feel a cool breeze and hear the sweet sound of crashing waves along the clean, sandy beaches. Click here to read the whole February edition (pdf).

• GCN Newsletter - January 2008

  

  Living your dream is easier when you can relax enough to remember what really matters to you. That is why some of the worlds top coaches and trainers, including Martin Sage, Jerry Karzen, Robert Jansen, Lena Renner, Anne Pieper and Diana Blake have decided to pool their talents over the next several months to provide the finest coaching and training on earth, in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Join Global Coaching Network on Ibiza to learn essential skills for business and for life. Click here to read the the whole January edtion (pdf).