“YOU CAN LEAD A HORSE TO WATER, BUT YOU CAN’T MAKE IT DRINK"
MY PRACTICE
The idea of how we move our organization is constantly evolving. Think of influences from figures like Ricardo Semler, who said, "If you want to be free, you must allow your employees to decide how they do things," and Frederic Laloux, who stated, "Top-down management, based on fear and control, must be replaced with self-management, grounded in trust and purpose." This also shapes the field of training: the participants and the trainer work together to ensure that the focus is on what truly needs to be addressed.
I offer various trainings in leadership, personal effectiveness, and communication. Each training is designed based on the specific request and in direct contact with the client. Therefore, it is different each time. To give an idea of what it might involve, I will list potential ingredients below.
Leadership
Each interaction has its own dynamic. Each employee may require a different approach to leadership. On top of that, you have your own style. What beliefs does this style rest upon? Is it based on "how things should be?" And what are the underlying layers behind it? We can draw from many more possibilities than we might initially think.
Inspire / Convince
When are you inspiring, when do you come across as such, and when do you not? Who inspires you, and from whom do you accept nothing? Are you different at home than at work? We will explore what truly moves you.
Presenting
Can we see who you truly are? That is the authentic heart of presenting. Of course, there are skills to be learned, but the most important thing is discovering your own way of presenting—a way that truly represents you.
Expression / Body Language
We always have a certain expression or presence. However, we are often not aware of it, and even less so of the impact it has on others. By increasing your awareness, you gain more "insight" into both yourself and others.
Courage
The fear of sticking your neck out, facing a confrontation, or going after what you believe is important—who doesn’t know it? Fear is often experienced as a negative emotion, but that’s a shame. Fear has the function of keeping us alert. It gives us the energy to stay focused. I prefer to speak of excitement. What do you need to take the step without losing yourself or the other?
Reflect
Pausing to reflect on yourself, the other person, and the situation is something we often do only sporadically. Writing in your journal can help, but so can body work, singing, meditation, a walk, or simply being quiet together for a moment.
Intervision
In guiding peer reflection groups, I invite you to ask questions beyond your own judgment. This leads to new insights that have a broader impact than just within the peer group. It's a wonderful method for pausing to reflect on how and why you do something, and what you truly want.
Organizations I work with:
“WHAT MOVES ME AND SOMETHING MOVES THE OTHER”