I am Raffaello Palandri, a Holistic Coach, Consultant, Writer, and Teacher with over 25 years of international experience.
Throughout my career, I have provided coaching and consulting services to various governments, companies, and individuals. I have managed, tutored, and coached large groups of people in complex projects and environments.

Originally from Florence, Italy, I am currently residing in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany. I have lived and worked in several European countries, including England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, and France.

Raffaello Palandri

I specialize in Quality Management, Strategy, and Change Management. Over the years, I have worked with startups, small and medium enterprises, corporations, and governments.

I possess extensive knowledge of international quality standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 12207, ISO 14001, ISO 20121, ISO 22301, ISO 26000, ISO 27000, ISO 31000, and IATF 16949.

I have a good command of various business and team management technologies such as 8D, FME(C)A, Six Sigma, ITIL, PRINCE2, Ishikawa, 5W-2H, Lean, Agile, and Scrum Technologies, which I coach and consult on both businesses and teams.

I have gained good professional experience in developing AI algorithms, ML, Mathematical and Statistical development of Linguistic Models and Algorithms, and Big Data Analytics.

Additionally, I am an expert in Public Speaking techniques and in Team building, Team Management, and Corporate/Business Communication Strategies.

ACADEMIC SEMINARS

In 2021 I held a Seminar at Amity University – India, School of Communication – “A new model in Business Coaching and Consulting”

In 1997 I held a Seminar at the University of Rome La Sapienza, Faculty of Physics – “Mathematical and Statistical Algorithms Used in Search Engines ”

MMQG as a holistic practice

I am also the founder of  MMQG Kizendo, the physical part of my coaching method. Since 1995, this holistic practice has helped more than 300 people worldwide.
MMQG Kizendo holistically uses Meditation, Mindfulness, and Qi Gong to help you live a healthier, wealthier, and happier personal and professional life.

MY BOOKS

I have authored three books to date.

In 1999 I have written a book titled “Small Dictionary of Daily IT – Piccolo Dizionario di Informatica Quotidiana“, published by EdUP.

My second book, Free to Achieve (2019), introduces the seven basic steps of my Coaching Method. The book is the first of a series that guides individuals into a deeper understanding of who they are, what they want, and why they do things the way they do. This understanding sets them free to achieve their life purpose.

365 (plus 1) Seeds For Thought (2021) is a collection of my thoughts from a year, which enables individuals to start their journey towards self-understanding, finding their purpose, and living the life they desire and deserve.

I am working on two more books, due in late 2024.

BUDDHISM

I am an ordained Buddhist Monk, living as a Layperson.

My Ordained name is: Sri Raffaello Lobsang Palandri.

I coordinate the Nuremberg Holistic Sangha, providing Buddhist teachings to the participants in 4 different languages.
I follow both the Gelug Tibetan Buddhism (followed by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama) and the Plum Village (by Thich Nhat Hanh) traditions.

MARTIAL ARTS & HOLISTIC PRACTICE

I specialize in and teach Neijia 内家 – Internal Martial Arts (Tai chi chuan – 太極拳, Xingyiquan – 形意拳, and Baguazhang – 八卦掌), Chin Na, Self Defense.

I also teach Yoga, in the tradition of Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Yin Yoga. I use Seated Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga for Seniors, Yoga for Generous & Overweight Bodies, and Corporate Yoga / Business Yoga in my job with customers and employers.

As I’m passionate about helping people unlock their full potential for vibrant health, well-being, and a balanced lifestyle, I practice and teach in both private and professional environments Traditional Chinese Mind and Body Exercises (TCMBE), a powerful approach that combines ancient wisdom with practical tools. These exercises, like 太極拳 – Tai Chi Chuan and 氣功 – Qigong (especially the 八段錦 – Ba Duan Jin and the 易筋經 – Yi Jin Jing sequences), have been honed for millennia to cultivate inner peace, strengthen the body and mind connection, and enhance overall well-being.

In all my teaching practice, I put extreme attention on focussing on inclusivity for people with specific body, mind, and health conditions.

In addition to these practices, I have experience with Thekkan Kalaripayattu (a Southern Indian Martial Art), Suntukan, Arnis/Kali (FMA, Filipino Martial Arts), Jujutsu 柔術, Wado-Ryu Karate 和道流 空手, Aiki-jūjutsu 合気柔術 (Japanese Martial Arts).

Until I was 35 – when I stopped practising competitive martial arts – I fought in Kyokushin – 極真, Sanda / Sanshou – 散打 / 散手, and Jūjutsu – 柔術 full contact tournaments.

Currently, I am studying WingTsun with GM Keith R. Kernspecht, with a particular interest in the awareness, development, and use of internal energy.

Beyond martial arts and yoga, I am a Reiki Master and an Energy Healer who also teaches and uses Pranayama.

I practice and teach Holistic Tantra, as a spiritual healing tool.

EXPERTISE & KNOWLEDGE

In my consulting and coaching practice, I often utilize the following techniques that I am an expert, teacher, or certified in:

  • Emotional Intelligence Coaching
  • EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Tapping
  • TFT (Thought Field Therapy) Tapping
  • SEE Learning
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Cognitive Behavioral Life Coaching
  • REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) Mindset Life Coaching
  • Guided Meditation – sitting or walking
  • Mindfulness
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
  • NLP Coaching
  • Life Coaching
  • Strategic Life Coaching
  • Professional Life Coaching PCELC
  • Health and Nutrition Life Coaching
  • Hypnotherapy & Regression
  • Spiritual Coaching
  • Qi Healing
  • Energy Healing
  • Chakra Healing

HOBBIES AND STUDIES

In my free time, I enjoy practicing calligraphy and handwriting, repairing mechanical watches, and collecting and sometimes making film cameras.
I also find relaxation in complex activities such as solving calculus, chemistry, and physics problems, working on data clusters to find unexpected correlations, and designing algorithms.

I hold a BA in Languages, Linguistics, and IT, from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, with full honors. My final thesis focused on the development of a mathematical/statistical method to detect bias in speech.

I am highly interested in the intersections of neuroscience, philosophy, and language when it comes to language learning, knowledge acquisition, and speaking patterns.

CAUSES I SUPPORT

Finally, I care deeply about supporting ADHD, Autism, and extremely severe allergic reactions (specifically SJS – Steven-Johnson Syndrome and TEN – Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis) due to my personal and professional condition and experiences.

UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals

I am and have always been a supporter of sustainability, a fair economy without the excesses of capitalism, environmental protection, inclusion, and civil rights.

I am an ally of the LGBTQI+ community.

In my life and on this blog, racism, discrimination, and hate have no place.

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  6. Dear Raffaello Palandri,

    I have visited a large number of your posts and pages on your excellent blog, which is a solid testament to your commendable productivity and achievements. I can also see that you have had many publications over the years, plus four more books due later this year. Keep up the good work!

    I can see that under the “Teaching practice” heading, you have included a lot of Chinese words as follows:

    I teach Neijia 内家 – Internal Martial Arts (Tai chi chuan – 太極拳, Xingyiquan – 形意拳, and Baguazhang – 八卦掌), Chin Na, Self Defense, and Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga.
    I have good command of Thekkan Kalaripayattu (a Southern Indian Martial Art), Suntukan, Arnis/Kali (FMA, Filipino Martial Arts), Jujutsu 柔術, Wado-Ryu Karate 和道流 空手, Aiki-jūjutsu 合気柔術 (Japanese Martial Arts).

    Are you proficient in speaking, reading and/or writing in Chinese?

    May you find 2022 very much to your liking and highly conducive to your publishing, writing, reading, thinking and blogging whatever topics that appeal to your holistic coaching, beneficial consulting, intellectual exploration, literary expression, artistic output and creative flair!

    Yours sincerely,
    SoundEagle

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    1. Hi, and thank you for your detailed journey into the blog and for your kind words!

      First of all, I am not proficient in Chinese, yet I can read some of it.

      Coming back to your comments, I am happy that you find my journey interesting, I always try to learn new things so as to better help and serve more people.

      Have a nice day,
      Raffaello

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      1. Dear Raffaello,

        You are very welcome. Thank you for your reply, and for visiting and liking my posts entitled “Snowflakes, Tell Me Why You Are…” and “SoundEagle Guided Imagery“. I would like to inform you that when you visit my blog, it is preferrable to use a desktop or laptop computer with a large screen to view the rich multimedia contents available for heightening your multisensory enjoyment at my blog, which could be too powerful and feature-rich for iPad, iPhone, tablet or other portable devices to handle properly or adequately.

        Moreover, since my intricate blog contains advanced styling and multimedia components plus animations, it is advisable to avoid viewing the contents of my blog using the WordPress Reader, which cannot show many of the advanced features and animations in my posts and pages. It is best to read the posts and pages directly in my blog so that you will be able to savour and relish all of the refined and glorious details plus animations, given that my blog contains not just texts and images but also bespoke stylings and dynamic animations — images and stories that are animated on their own. These are not videos but actual animations. You will realize very soon that my blog is unlike any other that you have ever visited. In addition, please turn on your finest speakers or headphones, as some posts and pages will be playing music to you automatically. A lot of the music presented is my own musical compositions.

        For example, in my post entitled “If My Name Were Moon Tonight… with Clair de Lune 🌕“, you get the chance to watch my dynamic animation produced in high resolution (1920 x 1280) synchronized perfectly to Debussy’s Clair de Lune. The effects are going to be great on the large screen of your desktop or laptop. Moreover, you should be able to see that the entire post from top to bottom is full of eye-catching animations. However, if you view the post inside the WordPress Reader and not directly from my blog, you will see none of the animations and bespoke stylings, and there will be a great deal of missing contents. The difference is literally one between day and night.

        This animation-intensive post is the result of my dramatic attempt to bring the Full Moon alive, so to speak, in the form of Music Animation with Dynamic Visualization presented in high definition and imbued with a scintillating full moon surrounded by eye-catching astronomical phenomena and stellar activities!

        Moreover, the post contains twelve poetic stanzas constituting my rhyming poem entitled “If My Name Were Moon Tonight…“. There is also the opportunity to savour my own rendition of “Clair de Lune” recorded on the organ. I look forward to interacting with you and reading your feedback at my said post.

        The direct link to the post is:

        🎴 If My Name Were Moon Tonight… 🌛🌝🎑🈷 with Clair de Lune 🌕

        In addition, you might want to consider revisiting the two aforementioned posts that you have already liked on my blog, if you have not yet perused them in situ, so that you can enjoy more contents and animations there.

        Since you have revealed to me that you can read some Chinese, you might find a specific post of mine highly edificatory and stimulating in multiple ways. The post is entitled “💨 Strong Wind Knows Tough Grass 🌾 疾風知勁草“, which you can easily locate from the Home page of my blog.

        I welcome your input and am curious to know what you make of any and all of my said posts. Given your very own backgrounds, interests, insights and expertise, and given that you “always try to learn new things”, I am certainly very keen and curious about what you will make of my posts, and I look forward to the pleasure of reading your comments submitted to my posts.

        Yours sincerely,
        SoundEagle

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  9. Thank you very much for reading and “liking” the entries on my blog, “From My Reading”. I have now completed the series on “The Autobiographical Spiritual Journey through Books” and “The Process of Dying”. I am going to take a break and finish reading some of the books that have been beside me on my desk. When I would get an email indicating you liked an entry, it made all the work seem worthwhile. Again…thank you!

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