Simon de los Rios, former operations leader turned life and career coach, shares his journey from high-pressure logistics and operations roles to discovering the power of inner peace. Simon opens up about experiencing repeated burnouts, the turning point that led him to coaching, and why reconnecting with yourself is the ultimate productivity tool. We explore why high-performing leaders often lose touch with their own clarity, the dangers of outsourcing happiness to external circumstances, simple actionable ways to reconnect with your inner guidance, how journaling and small daily routines can transform your energy and creativity, and why vulnerability and human connection are key to growth. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or disconnected from your own life, Simon’s insights show that lasting change doesn’t come from chasing results—it comes from listening inward first. About Simon de los Ríos: Simon De Los Rios, based in Berlin/Germany, is a Life & Career Coach, and former operations leader with 15+ years of experience across logistics, supply chain, and business operations. After leading large-scale programs in fast-paced environments, he now works with professionals, founders, and leaders who are navigating change, asking bigger questions, or trying to make their next move with more intention. His coaching blends sharp observation, practical structure, and honest conversation to help people think better, lead better, and live more in line with who they are. Simon is also the founder of SDLR Coaching & Consulting and writes about life, work, and growth through his platform, Notes on Being. He brings a global perspective shaped by living and working across the U.S. and Europe, and a grounded style shaped by both leadership experience and deep personal reflection. www.simondelosrios.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/simondelosrios/