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The Mettā View

The Mettā View weaves together stories, lessons, and reflections from the varied areas of my work—business development, conscious communication, coaching, mindfulness, and strategy—while offering a mindful lens that invites new perspectives and insights. It’s a gift from my heart-mind to you, dear reader. May it bring you inspiration and invite moments of reflection and connection. About me? Formerly a business fashion executive for Christian Louboutin, I'm now an entrepreneur, mindfulness coach, podcaster & writer. Weekly I share the Mettā View, but you can also find me on Out of the Clouds, a podcast at the crossroad between business and mindfulness. For meditation offering, head over to Insight Timer.

Story of You, an upcoming workshop by Anne V Muhlethaler

This week: Story of You, a salon, and bringing metta to the paradox we are living through

Hey Reader, In front of my eyes, I delight in seeing the Salève mountain freshly dusted with snow. I was scared we would get a dusting here in the city. That wasn't the mood I was going for. You see, every March, a local influencer explodes onto the scene and for days on end, he (I think it's a he) draws us in. Crowds gather, a lot of parents with cute toddlers rush over, and everyone gives into the snaps/selfie mode. Including me. The attraction is none other than the spectacular magnolia in...
A 3d render of a grey plastic-like twirling ribbon

The most important part of your story (is probably the part you're leaving out)

Hey friend, I started writing this essay about three weeks ago, and in writing it, I surprisingly unlocked the structure of the book I've been developing on the theme of Story of You. Perhaps you'll be as surprised as I was as to the implications of the psychological mechanisms underpinning this specific angle in self-narrative (our over zealous self-editing). That said, it's a LONG essay. So I've recorded both the audio and video for you, in a podcast format. You can access them via the...

Why masterclasses? (And why today's one matters)

Hey Reader, Yesterday, I realised something: I've been inviting you to join me for live masterclasses, online and in person, without taking the time to tell you how I came to name them that, what the format actually is, or what's in it for you. My bad. Perhaps because I write to you regularly, I assume you have access to my every thought. So, what is a masterclass, exactly? I love the word itself. Master speaks to expertise. Class suggests something more like a lecture — which means you can...

The Sunday Digest — Depth over velocity

The algorithm cares for motion. Depth, at least for the robots, is currently out. Via Alex Morris Substack: Stratsscraps As Om Malik, the veteran tech writer and founder of GigaOm, put it recently: "Authority used to be the organizing principle of information. That world is gone. The new organising principle is velocity." Algorithms don't optimise for truth or depth. They optimise for motion. A piece that moves fast is considered good. Which leaves me asking: where does that leave those of us...
A text card from Instagram via Sublime App that says: The new vibe is: expression over perfection, presence over productivity, creativity over marketing, vulnerability over conformity

The consequences of being yourself

Hey, Have you been watching the winter olympics? I haven't. Too much to do. I barely manage 30 min of evening streaming at around 10.30pm. But yesterday I awoke to figure skater's Alysa Liu's extraordinary performances popping up everywhere in my social media feeds. Joy seemed to irradiate from her with such intensity that it's hard not to feel what she was feeling. I watched both performances, and within a second, started to cry. Spinning GIF by Respective I'm not a big cryer but sports and...

Brand work that feels like therapy (the good kind)

WELCOME TO THE METTĀ VIEW The Mettā View weaves together stories, lessons, and reflections from the varied areas of my work—business development, conscious communication, coaching, mindfulness, and strategy, while offering a mindful lens that invites new perspectives and insights. It’s a gift from my heart-mind to you, dear reader. May it bring you inspiration and invite moments of reflection and connection. ✨ Brand work that feels like therapy (the good kind) On energy, psychological safety,...
Parenting coach Giulia Galli's upcoming masterclass on Intentional Parenting coming up March 4th 2026

The people-y things

Hey friend,You're finding me on my sofa, dog horizontal by my right shin, under the covers, typing this newsletter. February has been dreary and I keep breathing deep, intense inhales and long sighs out. This is me trying to energise myself while I contemplate the heavy grey skies outside my window. Last week's new format was a hit — thank you for the warm responses. I hope you'll enjoy this second curated round-up of what I've found interesting, inspiring and important this week. An hour...
Story of You workshop artwork by Anne Muhletahler

Le Trente Sunday Digest - First edition

Hi there, So, I'm going to make the assumption that you're here (or rather that I'm showing up in your inbox) because something about Le Trente - the podcasts, the gatherings - or my work called to you. That's a good start. Today, I'm sharing the first of my new digest. Every Sunday, I'll send you this: what's happening that week, a meditation to pause with (I'm still trying to get everyone to meditate, but I won't be vexed if you don't take me up on it) and a few things worth your attention....

On luck, showing up, and the people we almost don’t meet

Hey Reader, Today, I tried something new: I recorded this essay on video. Audio is also available on the essay page, which you can find right here. Given the topic, something direct and intimate felt like the way forward — though I know that's not for everyone, so you'll find the full written essay below too. I hope you enjoy!Also: we're going live in just over an hour with Francesca Hogi for our session on How to Be Luckier. Don't be shy, join us. If you can't make it live, we'll share the...
A yellow notebook next to written text and drawings

I wasn't going to do the 2016 trend

WELCOME TO THE METTĀ VIEW The Mettā View weaves together stories, lessons, and reflections from the varied areas of my work—business development, conscious communication, coaching, mindfulness, and strategy—while offering a mindful lens that invites new perspectives and insights. It’s a gift from my heart-mind to you, dear reader. May it bring you inspiration and invite moments of reflection and connection. ✨ Before getting into the essay, and while I'm talking about serendipity, on Wednesday...

The Mettā View weaves together stories, lessons, and reflections from the varied areas of my work—business development, conscious communication, coaching, mindfulness, and strategy—while offering a mindful lens that invites new perspectives and insights. It’s a gift from my heart-mind to you, dear reader. May it bring you inspiration and invite moments of reflection and connection. About me? Formerly a business fashion executive for Christian Louboutin, I'm now an entrepreneur, mindfulness coach, podcaster & writer. Weekly I share the Mettā View, but you can also find me on Out of the Clouds, a podcast at the crossroad between business and mindfulness. For meditation offering, head over to Insight Timer.