Blog
Psychedelic Therapy: Healing Trauma And Building Resilience With Hardi Põder
Embrace vulnerability, face your fears, and transform your traumas – the path to resilience starts within. Join us as we sit withHardi Põder, founder of InLibrium, to talk about personal transformation, resilience, and the profound impact of trauma on our lives. Hardi opens up about his own experiences, sharing how trauma and limiting beliefs held him back for years, even while he appeared to be thriving on the surface. Through his story, he shares how he discovered the power of vulnerability …
Why Coloring Outside the Lines is Essential for Leaders
Play is not just for children—I believe it’s vital to a healthy and fulfilling adult life, especially as a business leader. As the saying goes, sometimes we need to color outside the lines and see what happens.
Have you ever observed a young child picking up a crayon and creating art? The sheer excitement and energy they bring to the paper is truly captivating. Their joy is evident in the way they scribble, their imaginative designs, and their bold and unexpected color choices.
When they a…
How Grateful Leaders Foster Connection and Disrupt the Status Quo
In an era where leaders are urged to push boundaries, drive innovations, and relentlessly aim for growth, the idea of expressing gratitude might seem quaint, if not utterly irrelevant. But herein lies a counterintuitive wisdom: While aspiring to change the world, the most revolutionary act a leader can take is often the simplest – cultivating gratitude.
Gratitude has long been the subject of various spiritual teachings and psychological studies, but its revolutionary potency in organizational s…
From the Dead Sea to a Sea of Opportunities
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." – Marcel Proust
Have you ever wondered why the Dead Sea in Israel is called 'dead'? It is fed by multiple river systems, yet no water can flow out from it; it is a cul-de-sac in nature. With no egress, the salt content continually escalates to extreme levels, rendering the environment too harsh for life to thrive. However, if the Dead Sea had an outlet, the constant influx and drainage of water would c…
Inspiring Vision: Mont Saint Michel
"Nature is the greatest painter, and we are the apprentices, learning to imitate her grand designs." – Unknown
Mont Saint Michel, the iconic island commune in Normandy, France, is a testament to human ingenuity and resilience. With its awe-inspiring abbey perched atop a rocky hill, it is surrounded by tidal waters that have fascinated visitors for centuries. This architectural marvel seamlessly blends with the natural landscape, symbolizing a harmonious connection between humankind and the envi…
Blossoming In Every Season: Achieving The Work-Life Bloom With Dan Pontefract
Bloom where you're planted – the secret to thriving in both work and life lies in embracing change and nurturing your growth. Join us as we sit down with Dan Pontefract, a renowned speaker, culture change expert, leadership strategist, and best-selling author of five award-winning books. Today, he dives deep into the lessons and insights from his latest book, "Work-Life Bloom." Sharing his life journey, Dan unravels the power of curiosity, impact of empathy, and the definition of “blooming”. H…
Inspiring Vision: Battersea Power Station
"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." – Alan Watts
Once an industrial behemoth, London's Battersea Power Station stood dormant for years until its recent monumental renovation. What used to produce power for the city has been reimagined as a vibrant hub of homes, offices, and cultural spaces. It's a remarkable testament to how something old and seemingly irrelevant can be breathed new life into, morphing into something completely diff…
The Check Engine Light: Recognizing and Preventing Burnout
"It's not the load that breaks you, it's the way you carry it." – Lou Holtz
Much like a vehicle's engine working at high RPMs for extended distances, we, too, risk burnout when constantly operating at peak performance. Unlike a car that has a clear "Check Engine Light," our own warning system can be less obvious. Recognizing our own signs is a sophisticated art. So, let's deepen our understanding of these symptoms and explore the nuanced strategies that can help us navigate away from the brink …
Lessons from Rick Rubin and Questlove
By following the lessons of Rick Rubin and Questlove, you can cultivate a practice for creativity that leads to breakthrough ideas and impactful work.
Creativity is a crucial skill for success in any field. It allows us to approach problems with fresh perspectives, generate innovative ideas, and find new solutions. However, creativity is not a gift that some people are born with; it is a skill that can be developed through practice. So, how can you create these practices? Let’s learn from…
Us and Them: Two Sides of Emotional Intelligence
Are there any Pink Floyd fans out there?
I was recently working with a client on the five foundations of emotional intelligence and realized the Pink Floyd song “Us and Them” might be a great way to look at it. In fact, once you have read this article, you might want to go and enjoy the song. I will put a link at the bottom.
To connect with others meaningfully, we first have to connect with ourselves because if you can’t understand yourself, then you certainly can’t understand others.
Emotion…