I first needed Voice Dialogue at a junction in my life when I had to decide between accepting a job across the world, versus another job in my home town. I called Agnes to sort through this tough decision… When she came to my house that afternoon, I was very on edge. Thanks to the tools she shared but also, her patience and pedagogy, I gained in serenity and professionalism. Humility in particular, at the heart of her approach, is a valuable tool, which has helped me grow tremendously. Her experience, which she willingly shares, has allowed me to put the professional difficulties into perspective in a less personal context. Agnes's listening ability, her kindness and her management skills have made me grow in my professional relationship with others, but also in my ability to manage my work time more sensibly, without reducing effectiveness or my involvement. "I met Agnes as part of a mentoring program, organized by our employer. Our sessions with Agnes enabled me to see my situation with more objectivity, to simplify what appeared overly complex. I was able to define a plan of action that was tailored to my work situation and came out on top. She is a key person in my success today. When I have a doubt about an important work decision to make, I contact her now and then to help me take a step back and make the best decision for me and my company. She helped me celebrate my achievements and gain self-confidence. She taught me ways to say "no" in a respectful and positive way (towards myself or others) so that I could free up some time to really make an impact at my job. At the same time, she coached me on ways to work better and more efficiently. Plus, they wanted to have a positive impact on the world since day one: they donate a percentage of their profits to Free Arts NYC, who provide “underserved children and families with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them to foster the self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential."I met Agnès Douillet in 2006, I had just been hired to do an extremely difficult job. She helped me to be more tolerant and less demanding with myself. They do this because they believe the people who drink Happy Bones Coffee shouldn’t be the only ones feeling happy. From beans sourced through Direct Trade to paying their employees a living wage from recycling and composting everything they can to be always on the lookout for the most ethically sourced ingredients and suppliers. They believe in ethics, from the grounds up. For each of them, this is nothing short of a dream come true. With the launch of Happy Bones, Luke Harwood, Jason Woodside, Kirsten & Craig Nevill-Manning, the founding fathers (and mother) are bringing this passion for incredible coffee and inspiring art, design and music to the most exciting city in the world. You may not know that for over two decades it has also been home to one of the richest (and some would claim) obsessive coffee cultures in the world. You may know New Zealand is famous for many things. The islands of New Zealand are a long way from the island of Manhattan but that’s where the four founders of Happy Bones got serious about drinking, making and sharing some of the world’s best coffee. When you travel 8,989 miles to open a coffee shop in New York City you make sure it’s worth the trip.
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