The Positive Black Swan

Coined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, the term black swan event is a defined as a highly unpredictable, outlier occurrence with a very big impact. Although we usually think of such events as negative, black swan events can also be positive.

Sometimes, life surprises us in the best possible way. We can work hard for years and not achieve the results we wanted. And then suddenly a seemingly lucky event can change everything. I chose the Positive Black Swan as the symbol of my work because it represents the unexpected ways life can come together. When we have prepared thoughtfully and diligently, “lucky” occurrences arrive more frequently.

For decades, I’ve been focused on personal growth — not just because it’s useful, but because I loved it. I never imagined that all the different experiences I was collecting would one day come together to be something bigger: a coaching and consulting practice that has become my mission.

For more ideas around the Positive Black Swan concept, and also on making your own luck, see this page.