In a high-stakes UN meeting, numbers scrolled by: 125 missing children in Afghanistan.

Just another statistic…until one person's tears stopped everything.

That moment of authentic compassion sparked immediate action and revealed a truth: 

At the bottom of degenerative behavior is fear. 

If we start just being brave... living through your heart... then we automatically are regenerative.

In this @MAGICommons conversation, @Silke von Brockhausen (from UN strategist to regeneration pioneer) shares why our urgency culture is limiting our collective creativity—and what to do about it.

Full article: http://www.magicademy.club/wonder-leadership/a-blueprint-for-regenerative-leadership-silke-von-brockhausen

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#RegenerativeLeadership #RegenerativeMindset #CompassionateLeadership #ConsciousLeadership #RegenerativeLiving #HeartCenteredLeadership #SystemsThinking #PresenceAndMindfulness #NervousSystemRegulation

00:00 Introduction to Regeneration and Silke's Journey

02:34 Defining Regeneration: A Holistic Perspective

06:53 Creating the Soil for Regeneration: Individual Actions

11:09 The Power of Intention and Presence

12:23 Leading with Compassion: A Personal Story

15:30 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies

19:36 Harmonizing Energies in Collective Spaces

22:48 The Role of Art in Regeneration

25:38 Integrating Heart and Mind for Regenerative Living

28:36 Practicing Gratitude and Compassion

31:38 The Call for Regeneration

35:12 Global Citizenship and Regeneration

38:27 Practicing Regeneration in Daily Life

42:22 Imagining a Regenerative Day

48:11 Urban Regeneration and Green Cities

49:11 Childlike Wonder and Compassion

57:02 Closing Thoughts on Regeneration

What if creative wellbeing isn't about constant happiness, but about learning to imagine otherwise? 

In this @MAGICommon’s conversation, @Dr. Tasha Golden challenges us to see the world like Lego bricks—deconstructible and ready to be rebuilt. 

The gap between what is and what could be might feel challenging, but it's also where transformation begins. 

Discover how to cultivate a creative mindset that turns tension into possibility, why rest is resistance, and how wonder becomes a daily practice. 

Full Article: http://www.magicademy.club/neuroarts/imagine-otherwise-science-of-creative-wellbeing-dr-tasha-golden

Explore Weekly Activations: https://app.magicademy.club

#CreativeWellbeing #ImagineOtherwise #CreativeMindset #ArtAsHealing #CultivatingWonder #CreativityAndMentalHealth #WellbeingPractices #RestAsResistance #Spirituality #TransformativeImagination #CreativeThinkingSkills #PersonalAgency #SocialChange #Imagination

00:00 Introduction to Creativity and Wellbeing

02:14 How Tasha would greet an alien

03:18 The Power of Music and Personal Stories

07:04 Understanding Power in Creativity

11:10 The Trust Factor in Music and Connection

18:06 Imagining Otherwise: The Role of Creativity

21:05 Navigating the Gap Between Reality and Imagination

28:12 Wellbeing as a Constant State of Being

33:13 Reframing Community and Truth-Telling

33:44 Imagining Alternative Spaces for System Builders

35:03 The Role of Creativity in System Building

37:13 Creativity vs. Greed in Power Dynamics

38:32 The Creative Mindset and Societal Structures

41:05 Spirituality and Its Role in Well-Being

44:25 Compassion in the Face of Change

48:02 The Importance of Rest and Reflection

49:47 Childlike Wonder and Adult Creativity

Discover how toddlers’ fearless curiosity and playful confidence reveal unexpected leadership lessons, a research-backed approach showing how childlike wonder sparks creativity, innovation, and teamwork.

In this @MAGICademy conversation with @HasanMerali, we explore how embracing unstructured play, asking fearless questions, and taking bold risks help leaders unlock growth mindsets, foster psychological safety, and cultivate high-performing teams. 

When toddler-inspired strategies become part of your leadership approach, your impact extends from personal transformation to more creative, connected, and innovative workplaces.

Are you ready to awaken your inner toddler leader and lead with curiosity, confidence, and joy?

#Leadership #Teamwork, #Creativity, #Innovation, #Play, #ChildlikeWonder, #ProblemSolving, #Teamwork

Explore full article: http://www.magicademy.club/wonder-leadership/leadership-teamwork-lessons-from-toddlers-dr-hasan-merali

Embody through Calibrations: https://app.magicademy.club

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Hassan Murali and His Work

00:56 The Connection Between Toddlers and Leadership

01:01 Dr. Hasan Greets the Alien

04:41 The Importance of Play in Adult Life

07:48 Creativity and Innovation Through a Toddler's Lens

11:15 Measuring Creativity: Insights from Toddlers

12:18 Teamwork Lessons from Toddlers

13:12 The Power of Teamwork in Toddlers

15:36 Communication and Engagement in Teams

16:02 The Science of Effective Team Dynamics

18:31 Reactivating Childlike Wonder in Leadership

21:01 The Importance of Self-Talk

22:53 Lessons from Toddlers for Adult Leadership

24:01 Celebrating the Magic of Childhood

25:45 Finding Joy in Everyday Moments

Discover how the 3C Method transforms negative self-talk into leadership magic—a neuroscience-backed approach that invites leaders to turn the inner critic into a pathway for confidence and growth. 

In this @MAGICademy conversation with @Suzy Burke, by catching, confronting, and changing self-doubt, leaders unlock resilient mindsets and foster cultures where curiosity and clarity thrive. 

When mindful self-talk becomes the catalyst for authentic leadership, your impact ripples from individual transformation to bold organizational success. 

Are you ready to rewrite your inner dialogue and lead with possibility?

Full Article: http://www.magicademy.club/wonder-leadership/transforming-negative-self-talk-into-leadership-magic-dr-suzy-burke

Heal Monster MicroChallenge: https://app.magicademy.club/

#NegativeSelf-talk, #InnerCritic, #LeadershipDevelopment, #ExecutiveCoaching, #SelfDoubt, #NeuroscienceOfLeadership, #CognitiveBehavioralTechniques, #MindsetShift, #Transformation, #LeadershipPsychology, #3CMethod

​​00:00 Intro

02:06 How would Suzy greet an alien

03:48 What is true Leadership

06:42 The 3C Methodology

08:35 Understanding Negative Self-Talk

11:05 Coping with Negative Thoughts

13:32 Triggers and Their Origins

16:19 The Impact of Loneliness

17:26 Bringing Shame to Light

22:39 Interrogating Negative Thoughts

25:08 Harnessing Positive Feedback for Growth

26:40 Learning from Mistakes and Letting Go

28:15 The Power of Mindfulness and Presence

30:20 Breaking the Cycle of Negative Thoughts

32:08 Creative Alternatives to Journaling

34:22 Visualization Techniques for Letting Go

35:14 The 3C Method: Catch, Confront, Change

36:53 Rewiring Negative Thought Patterns

39:24 Creating a Compassionate Collective Consciousness

40:57 Embracing Childlike Wonder as Adults

45:16 Finding Your Magic Through Gratitude

What if healing were as simple as listening to a note tuned precisely to your body’s natural rhythm? 🌊

Dr. Jeffrey Thompson’s work in sound healing, brainwave entrainment, and neuroacoustic therapy reveals how specific frequencies can reset the autonomic nervous system—activating the body’s “inner physician” and restoring balance at every level.

Stress reduction and nervous system reset are at the heart of his approach, offering a science-backed path toward integrative health and well-being. Explore how ancient sound practices intersect with modern science in the pursuit of restoring humanity to a state of homeostasis.

Full article: http://www.magicademy.club/neuroarts/how-sound-helps-us-destress-dr-jeffrey-thompson

#SoundHealing #BrainwaveEntrainment #NeuroacousticTherapy #DrJeffreyThompson #StressReduction #WorkplaceWellbeing #HealingFrequencies #MediaAsMedicine

Untangling the Knots: Immersive Play as the Future of Adult Healing | Strother Gaines

Are you ready to untangle the behavioral "knots" caused by rigidity and self-judgment? 

Many of us struggle with Personal Growth because we feel trapped, unable to shed the shame that accompanies failure. 

The deepest path to genuine alignment, however, might not be found on a couch, but through the surprising power of Adult Play.

This is the central promise of Immersive Play Therapy, an interesting approach operating at the intersection of psychology and creative arts.

It’s an innovative space offering a "safe experimental space" for Creative Healing, where we move beyond analysis and into action. 

By stepping into a new Role-Play Therapy identity, we can potentially unlock an expanded sense of self and learn to master the "rupture and repair" process.

Discover how this unique work helps you reclaim your inner agency, transforming play from a pastime into a vital tool for profound, lasting change.

Full Article: http://www.magicademy.club/neuroarts/play-therapy-for-adults-healing-through-immersive-experience-strother-gaines

MicroChallenge: http://www.magicademy.club/microchallenges/untangle-the-knots-inspired-by-strother-gaines

#ImmersivePlayTherapy, #AdultPlay, #HealingShame, #AuthenticAbundance, #RolePlayTherapy, #PersonalGrowth, #CreativeHealing

00:00 Introduction to Immersive Play and Therapy

01:38 How would Strother greet an alien?

02:15 What is Play Therapy?

05:49 Immersive Play in Action- role of the costume

09:39 Explore gender expression in the world through play

12:30 How the world's expectations keep us small

13:55 Play release us from deep shame

16:00 We secretly crave to live in another world through play

17:41 Some science behind play

20:46 Future tech and healing

27:25 Childlike Wonder and Adult Creativity

31:56 Strother's miniature collection

34:28 Strother's MAGIC

What is non-anxious leadership?

What if true leadership begins from a non-anxious space—in the deeper awareness of your body and spirit? 

In this @MAGICademy episode on non-anxious leadership, clinical psychologist @Dr. Nathan Brown explores how tuning into your body’s early signals can help reduce stress, enhance creativity, and foster a calm, centered presence rooted in spiritual wellbeing. 

Using a biopsychosocial approach, discover practical ways to notice physical sensations and shift into a balanced state that supports mindful decision-making and authentic connection. 

Whether leading a team or navigating life’s challenges, learn how integrating embodied awareness with spiritual wellbeing can help you cultivate leadership that is clear, compassionate, and non-anxious.

Full Article: http://www.magicademy.club/wonder-leadership/non-anxious-leadership-the-intelligence-youve-been-missing-dr-nathan-brown

Inner Atlas MicroChallenge: https://app.magicademy.club/

#NonAnxiousLeadership, #SpiritualWellbeing, #EmbodiedAwareness, #MindfulDecisionMaking, #CalmPresence, #BodySignals, #StressManagement, #AuthenticConnection, #Compassion, #LeadershipDevelopment

00:00 Highlight

01:31 How would Dr. Nathan greet an alien?

03:57 Understanding the Arousal Curve

06:50 Organizations as Emotional Systems

08:54 Creativity peaks at the arousal curve

13:02 The Limbic system regulates arousal

17:03 Case Study

22:50 Practical Strategies for Non-Anxious Leadership (bio-psycho-social)

28:54 Address anxiety through a biopsychosocial perspective

29:16 Episode Recap

31:04 Dr. Nathan's childhood play

32:46 The role of wonder

34:14 A mental gym?

35:24 Dr. Nathan's MAGIC

I still remember the first day VR filmmaker Carlos Austin guided me in this mesmerizing virtual world as our avatars swung together with dolphins in deep ocean waters~

Until this day, I can still “hear” the singing sounds, “touch” the smooth belly of a playful dolphin, and “see” the deep blue waters surrounding us.Carlos invested decades in the space of wedding photography, something my dad also did for a while before he pivoted into a different path.

Back then, when I followed my dad around across all kinds of weddings, I would find myself totally submerged in the pure joy of witnessing two people finding each other with deep love and a healthy dose of anxiety after navigating the unpredictable waters called life.That was a moment of pure magic.

As for Carlos, eight years ago, an interesting experience pivoted him into making VR films. In this MAGICademy conversation, we will explore what it takes to be a filmmaker in the virtual world, and how we can learn a thing or two in our day-to-day collaborative life on perspective-taking, just like a filmmaker.

Full article: http://www.magicademy.club/neuroarts/filmmakers-eye-how-to-take-perspectives-through-vr-storytelling-carlos-austin

Practice to witness, hold complexity, and weave multiple truths into understanding through the Filmmaker’s Eye Challenge: https://app.magicademy.club/FilmmakerEyeCoverPage

#PerspectiveTaking, #VRStorytelling, #ImmersiveFilmmaking, #VirtualRealityFilmmaker, #AuthenticConnection, #MultiCameraVR, #perspectiveshift

Do you know what it would feel like if you were a big whale hearing noises from big freighters deep in the ocean? 

Can you imagine yourself “hearing” the engine rumbling, horn blasting, and propelling churning? 

Can you “see” the bright lights constantly and unpredictably interrupt your soothing darkness?

How does it feel to be surrounded by the sounds of the deep ocean—until industrial noise crashes over you like a wave?

This is a moment of ocean sound pollution. 

I am not even aware that was a thing before this conversation. 

Through such an experience, you're not just learning about ocean noise pollution. You're feeling it in your body, your emotions, your spirit, as if you were a kid again.

This is the difference between awareness and presence, between consuming information and embodying understanding.

If you are curious, dive into our conversation with @Sabastiaan Smink about creating moments to anchor us in the present, even in our hyper-distractive age.

Full article: http://www.magicademy.club/neuroarts/deep-understanding-through-embodied-stories-sebastiaan-smink

MicroChallenge: http://www.magicademy.club/microchallenges/embodied-awareness-inspired-by-sebastiaan-smink

#ImmersiveExperienceDesign #OceanSoundPollution #EmbodiedKnowing #Creativity #MindfulTech #PresentMoment #EmbodiedArt #Escapism #EmbodiedConsciousness #InnerPeace #DigitalDetox #HumanityWithAI

The Three Pillars of Wise Leadership | Dr. Gregory Stebbins

What if leadership wasn’t about the burden to be the smartest in the room with all the tactics and strategies, or having all the answers?

What if leadership is simply a gentle start from the heart?

Starting from the heart is to cultivate self-wisdom through presence and deep self-reflection, nurturing relationships through acceptance and clarity, and designing conscious structures to value collective psychological safety and childlike wonder.

When these come together, they form what @Dr. Greg calls the wisdom of the heart.

In this @MAGICademy conversation, we explore a conscious model of heart-centered leadership, rooted in compassion, empathy, and authentic connection, creating work spaces that are human, humane, and future-ready.

It’s not about being perfect—it’s about breathing, learning from experience, and choosing connection over fear. 

Because at the end of the day, leadership is less about power and more about connection.

✨ Breathe. Stay present. Lead with heart.

Full article: https://www.magicademy.club/wonder-leadership/the-three-pillars-of-wise-leadership-dr-gregory-stebbins

Hop on a microchallenge to discover your inner wisdom: https://www.magicademy.club/microchallenges/inner-wisdom-inspired-by-dr-greg-stebbins

#WiseLeadership #HeartCenteredLeadership #SelfWisdom #RelationalWisdom #OrganizationalWisdom #WisdomOfTheHeart #ConsciousLeadership #MindfulLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #ChildlikeWonder #CollectiveFlourishing #LeadWithHeart #FutureOfLeadership