Work in Progress

Gemma and I explore how Lego bricks can help us to get over the fear of the blank page; how creative conversations are so much more than „just talking“; how working with a coach gives you a partner in curiosity so that you haven’t got to be curious all by yourself; how the work of journalists and coaches has got some perhaps surprising similarities; and what all of that has got to do with Oprah Winfrey.

We explore what childhood diseases and crises have in common when it comes to fostering development, how a good dose of empathy helps to unlock our understanding of our real needs, how the „what if …?“ question by the great theater pedagogue Stanislawski can help us start to develop the image that will pull us into the future, just like it can convince the caterpillar to move through the chrysalis to finally emerge as a butterfly. Oh … and in closing, we compare Monet to a 3 year business plan.

We explore the role of lions on medieval maps and how one can choose not to be afraid of these lions; we look at what it takes to admit that there is white space, and what it takes to explore it, and how that can open up attractive options; we discuss the differences between being in the drivers’ seat vs. the passengers’ seat on the journey; and we also look at how the choice between motorway and scenic road could be a conscious one.

We explore the link between the hamster wheel, a good lunch and work in progress; we look at the importance of presence, sunlight on plants, avoiding fragmentation, and try and find a name for the muscle that kills complacency.

We explore how a drop in the ocean can help to create our future, discuss how emotions really are energy in motion, look at our brain & mind help us to get to where we want to be as described by our needs, and how we can make our work much easier when we work in pursuit of goals that we really value.

Musings and Insights from global leaders in executive development, celebrating curiosity, courage and collective creativity.