The Calm Lab
A weekly space for entrepreneurs to let off steam, find clarity, and feel less alone.
Running a business means carrying a lot—decisions no one else sees, pressure you can't name, and a weight that doesn't always make it into the debrief.Most weeks, you're holding it together. But it costs.The Calm Lab is a free, facilitated peer space where you can drop the performance, say what's real, and leave feeling steadier.
What happens in The Calm Lab
We meet for an hour every Friday, 11am–12pm GMT, on Zoom.It's a small group—usually 3–5 people—so there's space to actually be heard.We start with grounding. Not to fix how you're feeling, but to meet it. That alone often reduces tension.Then we check in: your name, your work (if you want to share it), and what's alive for you right now. Wins. Tensions. Things you're building or chewing on.From there, we follow what feels most present in the room. Sometimes it goes deep. Sometimes it stays light. Either way, it meets people where they're at.We close with a checkout—often what you're grateful for, or what you're taking with you.
Who comes
Founders, solo operators, creatives, and business owners across industries. Some are building from scratch. Others are steering established ventures or navigating transitions.What they share: they value honest conversation, they're under some kind of pressure, and they're willing to show up without the mask.
"I loved that James personally approves every member and actually takes the time to know us. He really makes sure the space stays aligned with his values."
—Morgane, Consulting
Meet some of our members
Eve Lameks Co-founder of Tender Trainers, helping UK subcontractors win work and grow with confidence.
Richard Wolfströme Wayfinding designer and shamanic practitioner** guiding brands and people toward clarity and connection.
Lee Taylor Founder of Uncommon Sense, using practical, psychology-led marketing to drive real business growth.
Jon Dow Founder of GoGuru, providing transport services built on reliability, care, and human connection.
Jessica J.J. Lutz Founder of The ABC of Leadership, helping leaders move from self-protection to compassionate influence.
Paul Young Co-creator of Unlocking Minds, bringing philosophy and agency to prisons through peer-led learning.
This isn't therapy. But it helps.
Many people leave feeling clearer, more focused, less alone. The space itself is free and always will be for early members.
"I felt held with genuine care and curiosity and have left feeling calmer and lighter. Who knows, maybe even a little bit wiser!."
—Eve Lameks Founder, Tender Trainers
Some members go deeper
The Calm Lab is a space to land, let off steam, and reconnect with what matters. For some people, that's enough.Others find they want to go further—working through specific tensions, navigating transitions, or building the internal capacity to lead without burning out.When that's the case, James offers 1-2-1 support: personalised, focused work for when you need someone to go deeper with.
"It was an incredibly impactful session which has left me feeling increasingly stronger, capable, and secure."
—Jon Dow, Founder, GoGuru
How to join
If this sounds like something you need, book a short intro call. It's 20–30 minutes, no pressure—just a chance to see if it's the right fit for you (and you for the group).
Or, just get in touch
Not sure yet? That's fine. Drop me a message and let's talk.
A few quick answers
Do I need to come every week?
No. Come when it serves you. Some people come weekly, others drop in monthly. There's no obligation.What if I'm not ready to share?
You can just listen. There's no pressure to speak. Many people start that way.Is this confidential?
Yes. What's shared in The Calm Lab stays in The Calm Lab. We ask that you respect what others share and keep it private.Who facilitates?
James Wong. He's been facilitating groups and supporting people through pressure for over 12 years—rites of passage work, thousands of counselling hours, and his own journey through entrepreneurial burnout. He knows how to hold space.
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