A New Blueprint for How to Thrive In A World of Constant Demands

Our Story


As a seasoned executive leading transformation inside global brands, I saw a pattern no one was naming.


Brilliant people were quietly paying for success with their health, relationships, clarity, and long-term range.

Not because they lacked intelligence, experience, or grit — but because demands were increasing and the strategies that once made them successful, now constrained them.


As the world accelerates — AI, volatility, nonstop information — external complexity is compounding faster than our internal capacity.


Most strategies fall short because they focus on surface-level changes:

  • better habits

  • sharper productivity

  • new frameworks

  • more optimization


But optimization isn’t mastery.


95% of decisions are driven by unconscious patterns


Research in neuroscience and behavioral science shows much of human behavior runs automatically — shaped by subconscious patterning, emotional conditioning, and identity architecture. If that architecture is fragmented, performance eventually fragments with it.


The real leverage is structural.


Becoming exists to help leaders redesign the internal architecture behind their decisions — across performance, health, relationships, and meaning — so success compounds without silent cost.


This is not about pushing harder.


It’s about coherence.


It’s the shift from reacting to authoring.


From fragmented optimization to whole-system design.


From success in one domain to life mastery across all of them.
This is Becoming.


Where well-being strengthens performance.
Where clarity expands range.
Where success no longer erodes the life it was meant to serve.


So you spend less time optimizing and more time fully living.


Florence Shaffer

founder & Ceo, becoming

Executive Team

A dynamic collective of industry leaders, blending expertise from across fields to create an environment for continual innovation and growth.

Florence Shaffer

CEO

With 20 years leading digital transformation for global brands, Florence has won awards in both luxury and business disruption in the US & Asia. Florence served as Global VP of Strategy & Ops at Estée Lauder Companies and regional CTO at Burberry.

Florence Shaffer

CEO

With 20 years leading digital transformation for global brands, Florence has won awards in both luxury and business disruption in the US & Asia. Florence served as Global VP of Strategy & Ops at Estée Lauder Companies and regional CTO at Burberry.

Florence Shaffer

CEO

With 20 years leading digital transformation for global brands, Florence has won awards in both luxury and business disruption in the US & Asia. Florence served as Global VP of Strategy & Ops at Estée Lauder Companies and regional CTO at Burberry.

Florence Shaffer

CEO

With 20 years leading digital transformation for global brands, Florence has won awards in both luxury and business disruption in the US & Asia. Florence served as Global VP of Strategy & Ops at Estée Lauder Companies and regional CTO at Burberry.

Jason Hardjosoekatmo

VP of Applied Sciences

A former national swimmer and trained for Special Forces. Jason went on to get his MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from Cambridge, MBA from the Quantic School, and a trained coach in Flow Performance. Jason has spent his career developing new technologies and systems to drive social change at scale.

Jason Hardjosoekatmo

VP of Applied Sciences

A former national swimmer and trained for Special Forces. Jason went on to get his MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from Cambridge, MBA from the Quantic School, and a trained coach in Flow Performance. Jason has spent his career developing new technologies and systems to drive social change at scale.

Jason Hardjosoekatmo

VP of Applied Sciences

A former national swimmer and trained for Special Forces. Jason went on to get his MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from Cambridge, MBA from the Quantic School, and a trained coach in Flow Performance. Jason has spent his career developing new technologies and systems to drive social change at scale.

Jason Hardjosoekatmo

VP of Applied Sciences

A former national swimmer and trained for Special Forces. Jason went on to get his MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from Cambridge, MBA from the Quantic School, and a trained coach in Flow Performance. Jason has spent his career developing new technologies and systems to drive social change at scale.

Markus Thessing

Head of Member Experience

Markus is a seasoned professional with over 22 years of experience working globally in International Development and Program Management. He is committed to driving social change and addressing significant global challenges, often in challenging environments.

Markus Thessing

Head of Member Experience

Markus is a seasoned professional with over 22 years of experience working globally in International Development and Program Management. He is committed to driving social change and addressing significant global challenges, often in challenging environments.

Markus Thessing

Head of Member Experience

Markus is a seasoned professional with over 22 years of experience working globally in International Development and Program Management. He is committed to driving social change and addressing significant global challenges, often in challenging environments.

Markus Thessing

Head of Member Experience

Markus is a seasoned professional with over 22 years of experience working globally in International Development and Program Management. He is committed to driving social change and addressing significant global challenges, often in challenging environments.

Damien Foord

Identity, Values, and Beliefs

An Air Force veteran and creative entrepreneur that has advised hundreds of brands in Silicon Valley, including LinkedIn, Tesla, and Adobe. He's an experienced strategist at the intersection of brand and innovation and speaks on organizational identity and human-centered innovation.

Damien Foord

Identity, Values, and Beliefs

An Air Force veteran and creative entrepreneur that has advised hundreds of brands in Silicon Valley, including LinkedIn, Tesla, and Adobe. He's an experienced strategist at the intersection of brand and innovation and speaks on organizational identity and human-centered innovation.

Damien Foord

Identity, Values, and Beliefs

An Air Force veteran and creative entrepreneur that has advised hundreds of brands in Silicon Valley, including LinkedIn, Tesla, and Adobe. He's an experienced strategist at the intersection of brand and innovation and speaks on organizational identity and human-centered innovation.

Damien Foord

Identity, Values, and Beliefs

An Air Force veteran and creative entrepreneur that has advised hundreds of brands in Silicon Valley, including LinkedIn, Tesla, and Adobe. He's an experienced strategist at the intersection of brand and innovation and speaks on organizational identity and human-centered innovation.

the vanguard

The Becoming Vanguard is a diverse team of more than 20 global experts who have worked with Olympians, Top 100 Fortune CEOs, Military Leaders, Celebrities, Astronauts, and Change-Makers.

Dr. Carol Grojean

Embodiment & Social Transformation

With 25 years of leading large organizational and cultural transformation, Carol Grojean is a renowned Social Systems Scientist who seamlessly blends deep expertise in human-centered design with a profound understanding of organizational behavior, leadership transformation, and the neuroscience of peak performance.

Dr. Carol Grojean

Embodiment & Social Transformation

With 25 years of leading large organizational and cultural transformation, Carol Grojean is a renowned Social Systems Scientist who seamlessly blends deep expertise in human-centered design with a profound understanding of organizational behavior, leadership transformation, and the neuroscience of peak performance.

Dr. Carol Grojean

Embodiment & Social Transformation

With 25 years of leading large organizational and cultural transformation, Carol Grojean is a renowned Social Systems Scientist who seamlessly blends deep expertise in human-centered design with a profound understanding of organizational behavior, leadership transformation, and the neuroscience of peak performance.

Dr. Carol Grojean

Embodiment & Social Transformation

With 25 years of leading large organizational and cultural transformation, Carol Grojean is a renowned Social Systems Scientist who seamlessly blends deep expertise in human-centered design with a profound understanding of organizational behavior, leadership transformation, and the neuroscience of peak performance.

Artur Paulins

Breathwork, Movement & Intuition

Creator of Breathwork Academy and the explorer of human equanimity. Artur Paulins is working internationally to transform our access to daily calm through breathwork.

Artur Paulins

Breathwork, Movement & Intuition

Creator of Breathwork Academy and the explorer of human equanimity. Artur Paulins is working internationally to transform our access to daily calm through breathwork.

Artur Paulins

Breathwork, Movement & Intuition

Creator of Breathwork Academy and the explorer of human equanimity. Artur Paulins is working internationally to transform our access to daily calm through breathwork.

Artur Paulins

Breathwork, Movement & Intuition

Creator of Breathwork Academy and the explorer of human equanimity. Artur Paulins is working internationally to transform our access to daily calm through breathwork.

Nikki Armytage-Foy

Self & power, connection, intimacy

A Co-Active Life and Leadership coach, founder of Electric Woman. Focuses on visualisation, feminine power and intuition, embodiment, sexual sovereignty and the Akashic Records.

Nikki Armytage-Foy

Self & power, connection, intimacy

A Co-Active Life and Leadership coach, founder of Electric Woman. Focuses on visualisation, feminine power and intuition, embodiment, sexual sovereignty and the Akashic Records.

Nikki Armytage-Foy

Self & power, connection, intimacy

A Co-Active Life and Leadership coach, founder of Electric Woman. Focuses on visualisation, feminine power and intuition, embodiment, sexual sovereignty and the Akashic Records.

Nikki Armytage-Foy

Self & power, connection, intimacy

A Co-Active Life and Leadership coach, founder of Electric Woman. Focuses on visualisation, feminine power and intuition, embodiment, sexual sovereignty and the Akashic Records.

Dr. Brent Hogarth, PsyD

Performance & Flourishing

Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Sports Psychologist. Prior Head Coach of Flow Research Collective Research focused on flow state and protecting against addiction & burnout. ADHD expert.

Dr. Brent Hogarth, PsyD

Performance & Flourishing

Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Sports Psychologist. Prior Head Coach of Flow Research Collective Research focused on flow state and protecting against addiction & burnout. ADHD expert.

Dr. Brent Hogarth, PsyD

Performance & Flourishing

Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Sports Psychologist. Prior Head Coach of Flow Research Collective Research focused on flow state and protecting against addiction & burnout. ADHD expert.

Dr. Brent Hogarth, PsyD

Performance & Flourishing

Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Sports Psychologist. Prior Head Coach of Flow Research Collective Research focused on flow state and protecting against addiction & burnout. ADHD expert.

Katya Stepanov

Purpose, Creativity, and Conflict Resolution

Leadership coach with expertise in conflict resolution by transforming inherited beliefs and behaviors, as well as uncovering one’s life purpose through multiple expertise in the multiple modalities, including Human Design, Gene Keys, Alexander Technique, Somatic Experiencing, Storytelling and Public Speaking.

Katya Stepanov

Purpose, Creativity, and Conflict Resolution

Leadership coach with expertise in conflict resolution by transforming inherited beliefs and behaviors, as well as uncovering one’s life purpose through multiple expertise in the multiple modalities, including Human Design, Gene Keys, Alexander Technique, Somatic Experiencing, Storytelling and Public Speaking.

Katya Stepanov

Purpose, Creativity, and Conflict Resolution

Leadership coach with expertise in conflict resolution by transforming inherited beliefs and behaviors, as well as uncovering one’s life purpose through multiple expertise in the multiple modalities, including Human Design, Gene Keys, Alexander Technique, Somatic Experiencing, Storytelling and Public Speaking.

Katya Stepanov

Purpose, Creativity, and Conflict Resolution

Leadership coach with expertise in conflict resolution by transforming inherited beliefs and behaviors, as well as uncovering one’s life purpose through multiple expertise in the multiple modalities, including Human Design, Gene Keys, Alexander Technique, Somatic Experiencing, Storytelling and Public Speaking.

Dr. Greg Potter

Sleep, Nutrition & Exercise Science

Greg is involved in several projects that centre on helping people sustainably improve their health and performance through lifestyle changes, and he has coached athletes to multiple World Records and gold medals at the European Championships.

Dr. Greg Potter

Sleep, Nutrition & Exercise Science

Greg is involved in several projects that centre on helping people sustainably improve their health and performance through lifestyle changes, and he has coached athletes to multiple World Records and gold medals at the European Championships.

Dr. Greg Potter

Sleep, Nutrition & Exercise Science

Greg is involved in several projects that centre on helping people sustainably improve their health and performance through lifestyle changes, and he has coached athletes to multiple World Records and gold medals at the European Championships.

Dr. Greg Potter

Sleep, Nutrition & Exercise Science

Greg is involved in several projects that centre on helping people sustainably improve their health and performance through lifestyle changes, and he has coached athletes to multiple World Records and gold medals at the European Championships.

Joris Timmermans

Osteopathy, Acupuncture, and TCM

Joris is a seasoned healthcare professional with 24 years of experience as a physiotherapist, osteopath, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncturist. Now based in London, he has established private practices in four different countries, bringing his expertise to diverse populations.

Joris Timmermans

Osteopathy, Acupuncture, and TCM

Joris is a seasoned healthcare professional with 24 years of experience as a physiotherapist, osteopath, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncturist. Now based in London, he has established private practices in four different countries, bringing his expertise to diverse populations.

Joris Timmermans

Osteopathy, Acupuncture, and TCM

Joris is a seasoned healthcare professional with 24 years of experience as a physiotherapist, osteopath, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncturist. Now based in London, he has established private practices in four different countries, bringing his expertise to diverse populations.

Joris Timmermans

Osteopathy, Acupuncture, and TCM

Joris is a seasoned healthcare professional with 24 years of experience as a physiotherapist, osteopath, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncturist. Now based in London, he has established private practices in four different countries, bringing his expertise to diverse populations.

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Life Reset

FLAGSHIP program

Tailored exclusively for executives seeking to unlock their highest potential. Our approach simplifies the complexities of executive functioning, empowering you to lead through uncertainty and achieve an effortless flow in all your endeavors.


Life Reset

FLAGSHIP program

Tailored exclusively for executives seeking to unlock their highest potential. Our approach simplifies the complexities of executive functioning, empowering you to lead through uncertainty and achieve an effortless flow in all your endeavors.

Life Reset

FLAGSHIP program

Tailored exclusively for executives seeking to unlock their highest potential. Our approach simplifies the complexities of executive functioning, empowering you to lead through uncertainty and achieve an effortless flow in all your endeavors.

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52 WEEK program

This exclusive service goes beyond luxury wellness. We understand the unique challenges of your life and create a program to restore balance so that you can sustain your wellbeing and performance to master your life on every level.

Wellness Concierge

52 WEEK program

This exclusive service goes beyond luxury wellness. We understand the unique challenges of your life and create a program to restore balance so that you can sustain your wellbeing and performance to master your life on every level.

Wellness Concierge

52 WEEK program

This exclusive service goes beyond luxury wellness. We understand the unique challenges of your life and create a program to restore balance so that you can sustain your wellbeing and performance to master your life on every level.

Wellness Concierge

52 WEEK program

This exclusive service goes beyond luxury wellness. We understand the unique challenges of your life and create a program to restore balance so that you can sustain your wellbeing and performance to master your life on every level.

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