Confessions of a Former COO: Why I Left iGaming for Reiki

The KPI I Forgot to Track

In my previous life, I lived by numbers. As a COO in the iGaming industry here in Malta, my days were defined by revenue targets, expansion metrics, and team performance. I was good at it. I loved the speed.

But there was one metric I completely ignored: my own energy.

Like many high-achieving professionals, I viewed stress as a fuel source. Caffeine was breakfast; adrenaline was lunch. I thought burnout was something that happened to other people, until it happened to me.

The Science of Slowing Down

I recently had the privilege of speaking at the SOHO Talks alongside Growth Gurus, where I shared the science behind what actually happens to our bodies in a corporate environment.

We often think of practices like Reiki, Ayurveda, or Yin Yoga as "soft" or "woo-woo." But in reality, they are sophisticated systems for nervous system regulation. When you are in a high-stakes meeting, your body enters a sympathetic state (fight or flight). Without a mechanism to switch back to a parasympathetic state (rest and digest), you sustain long-term damage.

Watch the Full Talk

In this video, I break down:

• The Navy SEAL "Box Breathing" technique for instant stress relief (Skip to 01:38).

• How to spot the early signs of burnout before you crash.

• Simple Ayurvedic tips you can use at your desk.

  
  
  
  

  Your Health is Your Business Strategy

  You don't have to quit your job to find balance. You just need better tools to manage the load.

  
  

  If this talk resonates with you, or if you feel like you are currently running on fumes, let’s start with a proper assessment.

  
  

  My Initial Ayurvedic Consultation is designed to map out exactly where your stress is coming from and create a personalized plan to fix it.

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