About the Holistic Life Map
A whole-life framework for reflection, perspective and intentional action
The Holistic Life Map™ creates space to step back from the demands of everyday life and look at the whole picture.
Through a guided process, participants reflect across 12 interconnected areas of life, spanning dimensions such as wellbeing, relationships, purpose, work and personal growth. Rather than looking at any one area in isolation, the Life Map helps reveal patterns, priorities and connections across the whole.
From there, participants identify where they want to focus and turn those insights into intentional action.
How it began
I developed the Holistic Life Map in 2005, initially as a tool for myself. At the time, I was leading Gone Rural in Eswatini and thinking deeply about how easy it is to focus on the parts of life demanding the most attention while losing sight of the whole.
What began as a personal reflection practice grew into something I started sharing with others. I facilitated my first Holistic Life Map workshop in 2008 and have continued to evolve the framework ever since.
How it works
The goal isn't to create a perfectly balanced life. It is to build greater awareness of the whole and make conscious choices about where your attention and energy matter most.
Who is it for ?
Holistic Life Map experiences can be adapted for different settings, from shorter workshops and leadership programs to retreats and deeper facilitated experiences.
Twenty years of learning and impact
Since its development in 2005, the Holistic Life Map has continued to evolve through the experiences and insights of people from around the world.
“The Holistic Life Map left me with the conviction that if I wanted greater representation of women at decision-making tables,
I should become that change. In 2017, I joined the board of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange,
becoming the first woman in its history to hold a seat on that board.”
Gabriela Terminieli
Independent Director, BYMA (Buenos Aires Stock Exchange)
Argentina
Bring the Holistic Life Map to your organization or community
The Holistic Life Map can be adapted for leadership programs, teams, organizations, communities, retreats and gatherings of different sizes.
If you're curious about what a Holistic Life Map experience could look like for your group, I'd love to start a conversation.
