Raf is the author of The Suited Monk and Suited Monk Leadership Co-Founder and Chief Wisdom Officer at Good Leaders Online (www.glo-china.com).

He spends most of his time speaking and teaching on the subject of authenticity in life and business at organizations such as CEIBS and TEDx. Prior to his current career as a speaker and coach, he worked for eight years in sales in an international shipping company.

Raf was born in Belgium and has been living in Asia for the past eight years. When he was 27 he experienced a spontaneous awakening which led him to his current career as an author, teacher and speaker specializing in corporate leadership. 

It was from his own experience and research that Raf created the Life Journey ® and GAP models which are completely unique in the coaching and personal growth sector.

His Suited Monk concept is based on the next generation of leadership development which is focused on self-knowledge, self-mastery and greater wisdom and compassion.

His articles have been published in Forbes India, The Economist Intelligence Unit and Korea Times.

Credentials

•Advanced Corporate Coaching Certification WABC (480 hours)

•Corporate Coaching Masterclass Progress-U (40 hours)

•International Coach Association ICA (125 hours, ICF accredited)

•Guest speaker at CEIBS on Stress Management

 (China Europe International Business School)

•Book Author of ‘’The Suited Monk’’ and ‘’Suited Monk Leadership’’

Expertise / Services Provided

•  Executive Coaching

•  Suited Monk Leadership(self-awareness, purpose, integrity)

•  Authentic & Wise Leadership Seminars & Workshops

•  Keynote Speeches

Corporate Experience

• 14 years of international experience

• Work-related travel to over 15 countries

• Working experience in Europe and Asia (Hong Kong, China)

Raf’s coaching clients and workshop participants include: Medtronic, Mead Johnson, Philips, Alcatel-Lucent, Disney, Roquette, H&M, BASF, SKF, Panasonic, Shanghai United Family Hospital, British Council Guangzhou, IHG, Barco.

Personal Recommendations from his clients about his part work can be found on LinkedIn: http://cn.linkedin.com/in/rafadams/