What happens when a closed-off top manager is forced to take mindfulness training with a coach who is going through an existential crisis of his own? Marlene Buchholz has been tapped to be the new CEO of the Aviola group. But first her company wants to send her for coaching – to the famous spiritual growth guru Alex Grow. What nobody knows is that his academy is about to go bankrupt and Alex is struggling with panic attacks. Marlene is his last hope, because if he is successful it could lead to a major contract with Aviola. Yet, his client remains skeptical and reserved – until an injured wild boar, a shy custodian and a young girl show up, opening Marlene’s eyes and heart and revealing to her what really matters in the end. Maxim Leo’s novel Einatmen. Ausatmen. [“Breathe In. Breathe Out”] is a touching and comical story about the search for a good life and the journey to ourselves. Host: Thomas Laue

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Einatmen. Ausatmen.

Einatmen. Ausatmen.

Maxim Leo
KiWi

978-3-462-00651-3

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