Positive Leadership [FR] Du monastère à la télévision : le voyage d’Hermès Garanger
Sep 3, 2025
Hermès Garanger, the youngest Western woman Lama and an experienced media professional, shares her fascinating journey from a Tibetan monastery to the television world. She discusses the integration of meditation and leadership, emphasizing the power of empathy and emotional intelligence in the workplace. Hermès highlights the importance of women's leadership while navigating societal pressures, and explores how mindfulness can empower youth. Her insights combine personal anecdotes with scientific research, offering a transformative perspective on spirituality and well-being.
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Monastery Childhood
- Hermès Garanger grew up in a major Tibetan Buddhist center after her parents stayed two years in a Scottish monastery.
- She spent twenty years living at that monastery surrounded by international lamas and community life.
The 1,000+ Day Retreat
- At 15–19 she joined a traditional retreat that lasts three years, three months, three days and lived in 9m2 cells with intense daily practice.
- Retreatants meditated ~14 hours per day with strict silence options and minimal personal contact.
From Retreat To TV Production
- After retreat and studies in India, Hermès entered French TV production and worked on documentaries and big shows.
- She deliberately learned production craft as training while keeping spiritual values private on set.
