Amaranatho Maurice Robey

A Journey of Transformation and Discovery

As someone who has walked the path of self-discovery and transformation, I know how isolating and overwhelming it can feel to navigate life’s challenges.

With 15 years of experience as a Buddhist monk and a trauma-sensitive approach, I’ve helped many individuals recognise peace and have a more purposeful life.

I am an accredited coaching supervisor and senior practitioner of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).
This is informed by time as a Buddhist monk, degree in AI and world explorer.I developed the PlayfulMonk approach, blending Play (our bodies, relating) with Monk (awareness of what is, gender neutral and non-conceptual).

I’m privileged to be working with healthcare executives as the part-time Head of Faculty and Leadership at Blend Associates, helping them develop the resilience and insight needed to thrive in demanding environments.

Impactful Coaching Examples:
• Transformed a Deputy Director of Nursing’s perspective, supporting their progression to Director through recognizing their inherent talents and developing their executive board skills

• Currently coaching a 75-year-old PhD candidate, supporting their journey through age discrimination and tribunal processes

• Training peer coaches in a Portuguese tech startup, focusing on silence, motivation, and complexity management

• As a coaching supervisor, I work with a variety of coaches, retreat leaders and spiritual teachers to improve their capacity to be with the unknown, maintain professional resilience and deal with ethical issues

• Pioneered the first mindfulness course for teachers at Eton College

• Led over 50 residential mindfulness retreats for groups up to 100 participants

• Facilitated over 100 workshops on personal and leadership growth, applying mindfulness and emotional intelligence to foster resilience, self-reflection and self-awareness.

Amaranatho is the name given to me as a Buddhist monk. It serves as a reminder of what is sacred in life and honors my time as a monk, as well as all the people who supported me along the way. My work is secular and open to all viewpoints, where this is a fit for both my clients and myself. I share aspects of Buddhism only by mutual agreement with my clients.

I am English living in the Netherlands with my wife and work remotely with many of my clients from around the world.

I am dedicated to helping my clients awakening to their full potential and lead with confidence and compassion by staying calm and connected in complex situation.

Education and Certifications:
2023: Brainspotting Therapist (which specialises in performance-based careers)
2023: Leadership Circle 360 Profile and Collective Leadership Practitioner
2021: EMCC Accredited Coaching Supervisor
2020: EMCC Coach at Senior Practitioner level
1994: BA in Computing and Artificial Intelligence (2.1 Honours), University of Sussex