“We need to become more innovative. Do something to bring about change! More creative ideas, more exchange, more ‘thinking outside the box’” A not at all uncommon request to us team coaches. I was thrilled to read an article by John Kounios – psychologist and neuroscientist, and Yvette Kounios – science journalist – in the…
Many companies use personality tests with different objectives. In fact, anyone who still clings to the Myers-Briggs test and expects more from it than shallow entertainment is mistaken [Corinna Hartmann].
Coaching or team development? Yes or no? Are you considering whether coaching could be a suitable tool for you personally, your team or your company? But do you have doubts about this “psychological stuff”? Or are the “practical constraints” simply too dominant? We believe that coaching has value, benefits and a business case. We work…
A very operational daily challenge as a manager: I have a team, a task. And now, what is my task to accomplish the task with the team? How do I best lead the team? A few thoughts on this, underpinned by actual conversations from our coaching practice. Step 1: Can’t or don’t want to? From…
Feelings are our most important driving force, whether we like it or not. Feelings bring strength and energy (“fight”), block (“freeze”) and or let us flee important situations that need to be clarified (“flight”). Feelings are not always accessible to us. We sometimes think we are immune to them, but we collect them in our…
Inner restlessness, dissatisfaction, insecurity? Is something missing? 6 different situations of inner turmoil and ways of dealing with them.
How can you as a manager achieve more motivation, energy, focus and efficiency in your team? Which management style is appropriate in which situation? Which leadership style is authentic for you? How can you develop personally? In management development, we go on a journey with you. You start with an assessment of your position –…
For management coaching and training, we are typically asked for concepts on leadership roles and styles, conflict management, change, communication, negotiation and much more. The managers to be trained should learn how to deal better with their team, how to motivate, develop and drive them, etc. After all, there are goals to be achieved. One…
“The Art of Enduring Yourself” by Michael Bordt – a book on a great reading list by my trainer and mentor Heika Eidenschink. I read this book 2 years ago and put it aside again. It seemed too simple, too superficial. I expected more advice, more concrete “tools” back then. A few weeks ago, I…
Brief description Our “Stability to Grow” program supports you in your personal development. In the basic module, you will understand how to achieve more stability and less stress. On this basis, you can tackle your personal and professional goals with more strength, calm and clarity. On this day, you will explore your vision. You will…