Newsletter Late Winter '26 The alumni of Core #106 in London A Word From Our Founder Hi Reader, We just finished our 106th Core transformational journey in central London with an amazing group of extraordinary individuals. As we step into the first half of 2026, we’re excited to pass the torch to a new wave of leaders, explorers, and changemakers. Our calendar is filled with opportunities to deepen, reconnect, and grow. From our flagship Core Programme to a new one-day deep dive for alumni, a...
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Gal Stiglitz On Meaning, Purpose & Fulfilment iDiscover Issue #25 Exploring the Saudi Desert this December Hi Reader, I hope 2026 started wonderfully for you. Over the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to explore new, exciting destinations, connecting deeper with family and with nature in its simplest form, the desert. There is something so pure and distilled about the desert that is pulling me to immerse myself in it every year. In the last few weeks, I had the opportunity to be in...
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Gal Stiglitz On Meaning, Purpose & Fulfilment iDiscover Issue #24 iDiscover Community Event in London Hi Reader, From our classroom in Dubai, where the sunlight still lingers long into December, I find myself thinking about winter, its rituals, and the warmth we create beyond the weather. As winter and the holidays approach, we find ourselves once again turning toward the warmth and comfort of light. Candles in windows, lanterns on doorsteps, sparkling streets — every culture, in its own way,...
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Gal Stiglitz On Meaning, Purpose & Fulfilment iDiscover Issue #23 The graduates for Core #104 in London - Oct 2025 Hi Reader, It never ceases to astonish me how, over the years, I feel increasingly inspired and energised to teach and lead through these elevating and transformative learning experiences. This week, I led the 104th iDiscover Core programme in Central London — and that trend continued. I actually ended it with more energy than I started with, but that’s only possible because I am...
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Gal Stiglitz On Meaning, Purpose & Fulfilment iDiscover Issue #22 Celebrating my birthday under the August full moon Hi Reader, Summer is a season that invites us to be playful, to revisit the boundaries we’ve set for ourselves. The long days offer more hours of light and a sense of safety, giving us the freedom to go further than ever before and discover new horizons. Summer is also the season of my birthday. This year, I celebrated under the August full moon and the meteor shower. I invited...
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Gal Stiglitz On Meaning, Purpose & Fulfilment iDiscover Issue #21 Intentional communication lies at the heart of every thriving relationship Hi Reader, Let’s be honest. Even the strongest relationships hit walls. We misread a tone. We shut down. We speak... but don’t feel heard. In a world that's louder than ever, meaningful connections are quietly slipping away. But it doesn't have to be that way. Great relationships aren’t built on luck. They’re built through ongoing effort and care. And...
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Gal Stiglitz On Meaning, Purpose & Fulfilment iDiscover Issue #20 Small group. Deep insights. Great Impact.Career Compass is designed for personalised growth and lasting clarity and direction. Hi Reader, When I look back on my adult life, I notice a strong correlation between how fulfilled I felt at a given time and how often I would notice, look at, or buy a lottery ticket. The less fulfilled and connected I was to myself, the more I looked for shortcuts, and the more easily distracted I...
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Gal Stiglitz On Meaning, Purpose & Fulfilment iDiscover Issue #19 Teaching iDiscover Core in London Hi Reader, Carl Jung advocated for more conscious living, and Viktor Frankl for a life of meaning. They echoed what sages from different cultures have pointed out for centuries and even millennia. But how? What is the practice, especially for someone swept up in the overwhelming stream of modern life? My observation has led me to conclude that intellectual understanding is essential, but not...
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Gal Stiglitz On Meaning, Purpose & Fulfilment iDiscover Issue #18 Core #102 took place in London a few weeks ago Hi Reader, The shift in nature from winter to spring is so vivid and dramatic—it’s affecting us all. In the article attached to this newsletter, I explore the fascinating relationship between nature and culture in the context of spring. For me personally, the transition from winter to spring has been eventful: from teaching Core #102 in London to absorbing powerful ideas at the TED...
10 months ago • 3 min read
Gal Stiglitz On Meaning, Purpose & Fulfilment iDiscover Issue #17 Last Tuesday I hosted a talk at my place in London about the challenges of modern living Hi Reader, During winter, trees appear lifeless, but beneath the surface, their roots grow deeper, preparing for spring. When the time is right, they burst forth with fresh leaves and blossoms, revealing the beauty that was nurtured in silence. We are beginning to witness nature’s transition from deep winter hibernation to the full...
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