Amaranatho Maurice Robey - Leadership and Coaching Supervisor
Bio
Welcome
I work with senior leaders, coaches, supervisors and teams to deepen their reflective capacity and uncover hidden strengths and patterns by embracing presence, the courage to pause, the wisdom of not knowing, and leading from what matters most.
Through this approach, we unlock exceptional business results while creating the conditions for truly transformational coaching and supervision that serves both the individual and the wider system. I help leaders align their work with their life's true purpose—enhancing their effectiveness as global stewards committed to evolving leadership culture in organizations and society.
Together, we build workplaces where leadership emerges at every level and people tap into their wisdom and creativity in service of something greater than individual achievement.
I am an experienced and accredited coaching supervisor and senior practitioner of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). I bring a unique blend of life experiences and spiritual insights to the people that I work with. As a former Buddhist of 15 years, I have a deep understanding of contemplation and have spent long periods alone exploring the deeper questions in life. Drawing on my experiences as a former Buddhist monk and world explorer, I bring a deep understanding of solitude and uncertainty to my clients, helping them realise inner peace and clarity. I have background in technical support management and a degree in AI.
Amaranatho Maurice RobeyCertified Coach
I work with senior leaders to deepen reflective capacity, uncover hidden strengths through presence and wisdom of not knowing. To align work to your true purpose, enhancing effectiveness as global stewards evolving leadership culture.
Experience
Proven Corporate Impact Accessible Mindfulness Pioneer: Created the first mindfulness program for teachers at Eton College, demonstrating ability to introduce contemplative practices in traditional professional settings
Diverse Audience Expertise: Successfully adapted content for Portuguese tech startup teams, NHS healthcare leaders, and FE college students - proving versatility across sectors and demographics
Large Group Mastery: Led 50+ residential retreats for up to 100 participants and facilitated 100+ workshops, showing comfort with varied group sizes and dynamics
Executive Development: Transformed leadership perspectives from Deputy Director to CEO level while maintaining approach that works for all organizational levels
Cross-Cultural Competence: Trained international teams and coaches, with experience adapting practices across different cultural and professional contexts
Sustainable Practice: Currently supporting coaches, leaders, and a 75-year-old PhD candidate, demonstrating ability to create lasting impact across age ranges and life stages
The PlayfulMonk Approach: My signature approach blends Play (embodiment, creativity, and authentic relating) with Monk (awareness, non-conceptual wisdom, and contemplative depth). This creates memorable, transformative experiences that clients can immediately apply in their work environment.
The method is designed to be: Immediately applicable to workplace challenges Inclusive for all experience levels with mindfulness Energizing rather than purely relaxing Interactive with both group and individual elements Professional yet deeply human
Background & Credentials Current Roles: 2021-present: Blend Associates - Head of Faculty and Leadership (part time - Remote, UK) 2010-present: PlayfulMonk - Freelance Leadership Coach & Coaching Supervisor
Contemplative Training: 1999-2010: Monastic training and residential retreat leadership 15 years developing accessible mindfulness approaches for Western professional contexts
Qualifications
Professional Certifications: 2023: Brainspotting Therapist (performance-based applications) 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