Rolf Evenson on Helping Leaders Find Clarity in Chaos

June 23, 2021

by Ravi Raman

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Rolf Evenson is an Executive Advisor and Coach. As the co-founder of ClearMind Advisors, Rolf works with leaders and teams globally, helping them create positive and lasting change.

In this conversation, we explore the transformative insight that led to Rolf’s healing of a traumatic childhood experience, and how his realization points to the natural capacity we have to overcome obstacles and thrive. Along the way we explore the mysterious nature of the human experience, the value of insight, and the innate human capacity to bring about lasting change without struggle.

Full of stories from Rolf’s wide array of life experience – from Wilderness Adventure Guide to Rock Climber to Architect and now Executive Coach – this conversation is full of practical wisdom and engaging stories that anyone seeking to have a better experience of work and life is bound to enjoy.

Connect deeper with Rolf at ClearMind Advisors or on LinkedIn.

Want to go deeper into the topics we discuss? Check out Rolf’s recommendations for further study into the nature of human potential, including books and videos regarding the work of Sydney Banks, a mystic whose simple understanding of how life works has had a profound impact on Rolf and countless others.

Prefer to watch our conversation as a video? Check it out on Youtube.

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