What do you think? Does it make sense to share your emotions with your employees? Or is it better to stay on a purely rational level? Many leaders avoid showing their feelings in the workplace. They think that vulnerability will be interpreted as weakness and that they will ultimately be seen as soft, incompetent and less assertive. However, the exclusive focus on rationality and intellect means that these managers are not perceived as human, isolate themselves and lose their connection to the team.

Leadership needs emotional intelligence. And leaders need techniques to recognise their deep-seated emotions, deal with them consciously and lead effectively and  in a human way. We have developed a method to do exactly this, which we present to you in this newsletter. Lead your emotions in equilibrio.

People are far more than just rationality. If you don’t have good access to your emotions and only focus on work content, without paying attention to the people around you, you will lose the connection. To yourself and to your team. Isolated from others, you can’t evaluate how individuals are doing, what they are achieving and how the team as a whole is functioning. It’s almost impossible to see the bigger picture.

At the same time, others are aware of your emotions. You can’t hide them. Feelings unconsciously determine our actions. Enthusiasm and compassion motivate and create a connection. On the other hand, fear and insecurity make us appear passive. We are not perceived as leaders. In addition, it can happen that we act out negative feelings that have deep-rooted causes, become angry or even insulting.

Emotional intelligence is the key to trustworthy, authentic and effective leadership. We have developed a method to help you become aware of your emotions and develop your leadership skills and emotional intelligence.

lead your emotions in equilibrio.

Our work begins with Lumina Emotion. Here we create access to your feelings and enable you to express them in an appreciative language. The individual Lumina Emotion Portrait shows which emotions resonate most deeply with you and which less.

Here is an example: people with a high level of resilience thrive under pressure and have a high tolerance for stress in their life. If this trait is overextended, it is possible that their lack of stress perception makes them appear unconcerned and indifferent to others and they may lack a sense of urgency in certain situations.

with the profile to the pros. working with the horses.

Once we have created your portrait and defined your development goal, we do a reality check in coaching with the horses. We observe how you react emotionally when you meet the horses. Do the horses pay attention to you and do you connect with them? We then put you under pressure. This allows you to experience how your body reacts in a stressful situation, which feelings are triggered and how your emotional behaviour becomes unbalanced.

In the next step, we bring ratio, intuition and emotion together and explore the underlying causes of your emotional behaviour. Building on this, we develop exercises together that help you to control your own emotional behaviour.

A further step towards self-management. You can embrace your emotions and consciously deal with them. This allows you to be perceived authentically, build trust and lead your team as a natural leader in a human and effective way.

try for yourself. lumina emotion portrait free of charge.

Are you interested in developing your emotional intelligence?  Get in touch through our contact page – preferably now. The first five interested persons will receive a coaching and a personal Lumina Emotion portrait free of charge.

Hooray, it’s spring! Nature is green and awake, the birds are singing and the days are finally longer again. We want to go out, smell the forest and feel the sun on our skin. That’s good and healthy. Because nature heals us, energises us, and brings us back to balance.
 
In this newsletter, we take you out into nature. You will learn more about the positive effect of natural environments on our health and on our ability to concentrate, and you will see how you can increase your presence with an outdoor exercise and find your inner balance outside with equilibrio. Just follow your nature and come along!

Nature heals. People who are in touch with nature suffer less from stress, anxiety and depression and feel better overall. Regular contact with natural light and fresh air ensures that we sleep better and can recover better. Scientists are questioning why this is the case and have been investigating the effect of nature on our brains for several decades. In the 1980s, psychologists Rachel and Stephen Kaplan developed the now highly acknowledged attention restoration theory (ART), which hypothesizes that spending time in nature improves our concentration and renews our attention after a mental effort. Research using EEG and other measures confirm this. Rhythmic brain activity during nature exposure indicates better attention, higher functional connectivity and altered sensory processing. Exactly these findings correspond with increased focus, cognitive flexibility and creativity. 
 
In short: integrating nature into your everyday life improves your well-being and performance. Just give it a try. Our exercise will help you.

equilibrio – powered by nature.

In nature, everything naturally follows a rhythm without any hectic pace. A new cycle begins in spring – it is the awakening phase. Our coaching partners, the horses, lose their winter coat, eat less, move more and look more athletic again. They are part of nature, live in the now, and are present.

We can learn from them and use the power of nature for our equilibrio programme. Whether in the forests and meadows of the Lüneburger Heide or on the rocky plateaus in the vastness of Sardinia – our locations create ideal conditions for being consciously present with all your senses and recharging your batteries. Because where little is going on, marvellous things happen.

After doing exercises together on the Lumina mat or coaching with the horses, you have time for yourself. During the silent walk alone in nature, your inner voice is given space. You have the peace and quiet to listen to yourself, consciously perceive your thoughts, emotions and inspiration and to capture them in a picture or with notes. Do you want to be connected to yourself in nature? Sign up for one of our workshops.

The Japanese Daruma doll is a lucky charm and, as I know, a very good helper in the fulfilment of wishes. I brought this little figurine back from our wonderful trip to Japan last summer. At the time, however, it still had completely white eyes. Then Tommaso and I made our wish and – as the ritual would have it – drew a pupil in one of her eyes. On 3 April, the time had come. We were allowed to paint the second pupil. Because on that very day, we were able to fulfil our equilibrio heart’s desire. What is it about? A new place in Italy where you can be with yourself and with us. There’s still a lot of work to be done, but we’ve made a start. And the Daruma already lives there. More to sea soon.

Artificial intelligence is changing our (working) world. Fundamentally and rapidly. For most of us, the question is to what extent AI will influence our own job. In this newsletter, we too look at this omnipresent topic, but focus on human qualities. Because it is precisely these qualities that make the difference to intelligent technology.

We highlight what makes us humans special and what opportunities arise when we are aware of our feelings and utilise our human potential. And, are you curious? Fantastic. Because curiosity is human.

our question for chatgpt:

human beats artificial.
what sets us apart and makes us special.

AI enables machines to use intelligence and learn when performing tasks. In a study, the Americans T. Eloundou, S. Manning, P. Mishkin and D. Rock predict that LLM-based software (large language models such as ChatGPT) will be used in 47-56% of work tasks in the future. (Source: BPB, Federal Agency for Civic Education, 2023)

The more excellent the performance of machines becomes, the more important unique human strengths become. So what characterises the human success principle beyond knowledge, intelligence and physical abilities? It is our humanity, it is the “soft factors”, it is our emotions. Being human means acting empathetically, compassionately and intuitively. Being human means living with and for each other, being able to communicate and work in a team. It is our human strength to combine reason and emotion and to be creative. So let’s become aware of our feelings and human strengths and use them in a targeted way to shape our digitalised and technologized world in a human way.

What is your answer to the question “How do you feel?” Now, in this moment? Many people only answer “Good” and therefore don’t really answer at all. They are not aware of their emotional state and are therefore unable to express themselves clearly and in a differentiated way. But it is extremely important to know what you are feeling. Because we all have stress triggers that lead to instinctive body reactions. Those who are able to recognise their emotions and act in harmony with them have a clear advantage.

Here’s an example: Imagine a person (or situation) unconsciously triggers anger in you. Your body reacts first. You get warm, you turn red, you feel your pulse. Then you act out, get loud, lash out. And then you regret your behaviour. You didn’t want to be provoked, but you couldn’t prevent it.

This is exactly where equilibrio helps. Coaching with horses gives you access to your deep-seated emotions. We put you under targeted pressure in a safe environment so that your emotional behaviour patterns come to light. But now you have the chance to consciously perceive your behaviour and receive non-judgemental feedback. Because the sensitive horses react to the energy you are radiating – and take flight. We repeat the exercise. You learn to recognise the anger that arises and take a deep breath. The horses sense that you are becoming calmer. They feel safe again and come closer. By becoming aware of your own emotional state and impact on others and managing it, the development begins, that will have a lasting effect on your professional and personal relationships. You learn to lead yourself and others naturally and in the best human sense.

Christmas is the festive season for families. Are you looking forward to spending time with your loved ones? And are you enjoying the quiet days in between the years? We also celebrate Christmas with presents on Christmas Eve, but in combination with a good Dutch tradition. After Christmas dinner, we give each other small presents, which are always accompanied by a very personalised poem. The poem is based on the recipient, their personality or specific events and is actually more important than the gift itself. While the recipient recites their poem out loud, there is usually a lot of laughter and sometimes a few tears are shed from emotion. It’s simply beautiful!

As an entrepreneur, you naturally never switch off completely. Especially in family businesses, the company often sits at the table during the holidays. We have been consulting the Dönitz family business, a display and packaging specialist, for many years and are supporting the new leadership generation to thrive after the successful succession. In an interview, the new management duo talk about the change and their motivation to inspire people with particularly beautiful and customised packaging. Which brings us back to Christmas.

Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

interview:

three questions for anna-lena köhler and julian röhrs, the new management duo at the dönitz family business.

Dönitz stands for customised, aesthetically pleasing displays made of paper and cardboard. Founded in 1992 by Horst-Wilhelm Röhrs, the company underwent a generational change at the beginning of the year. Since then, siblings Anna-Lena Köhler and Julian Röhrs have been running the successful family business. We have been consulting the company for 10 years, supported the succession of management to the next generation and, from spring 2023, accompanied the new leaders and their management team with the equilibrio programme. 
 
The aims of the ongoing process are to strengthen the authentic leadership style of the younger generation, as well as to develop and define binding values and guidelines for management and leadership in order to lead the company into the future together. 

The new Dönitz management duo and their team. From left to right: Boris Häntze, Julian Röhrs, Anna-Lena Köhler, Jendrik Inselmann, Grzegorz Gawlowski.

In this interview, the siblings talk about what drives them, how they experience the generational change and how equilibrio supports them in this process.
 
What is your personal motivation to continue running the company?
We grew up as a family of entrepreneurs! A sense of solidarity and responsibility towards the company and its employees has developed during this time. These values, as well as gratitude and pride for what we have achieved, drive us to continue to run the company, develop it further and align it for the future and the next generations.
 
What is the biggest challenge in the generational change?
The prerequisite for a successful generational handover is the willingness of both generations to accept the change! Mutual honesty and openness about the respective needs are important here. The generational handover needs to be planned in advance so that clarity is established for the new and old generations and employees can be informed and involved.
 
How is equilibrio helping you? 
equilibrio supported and advised us throughout the entire process of generational handover in terms of planning, focusing and implementation. equilibrio created a space for emotional and safe dialogue in which everyone involved was able to express their needs openly. 

Family businesses often face similar challenges. The owners manage and shape their company for decades with passion and skill. Their children basically grow up with the company. But when it comes to succession, conflicts often arise. It is then particularly important to clarify fundamental issues with each other and set the course for the future together. How can you hand over what you have created? Who is willing and able to take on responsibility? And what expectations are associated with this? We support family businesses in this process, create clarity and help to ensure that the next generation grows together with the team and follows its own path into the future.

Are you also in a process of change? Do you want to clarify what drives you in the new year? Or bring your team together and lead them into the future with top motivation? Register for one of our workshops.

Forellenhof – our beautiful workshop location in the Lüneburger Heide (near Hamburg) – is also a successful family business. “If you don’t go with the times, you go with time” is the motto of today’s senior manager Udo Fuhrhop, who handed over the business to his son Nils in 2018 and thus to the third generation.

the equilibrio tip for December:

christmas tree leasing.

For many people, Christmas without a festively decorated tree is unimaginable. Around 30 million trees are felled and sold in Germany every year. But why throw away a spruce or fir tree after 3 weeks that has been growing for 10 years? Renting instead of buying is the sustainable alternative. The Christmas tree is brought in a pot, picked up again after the holidays and replanted. After regular discussions in our family about whether a Christmas tree is still appropriate, we decided to lease one for the first time this year and are looking forward to our robust Nordmann fir from www.weihnachtsurwald.de/hamburg. Are you interested too? You can find many regional or nationwide providers on the web, such as www.replants.de.

Now that the days are getting shorter and darker, our energy levels are also falling. That makes it all the more important to get out and soak up nature. Nature and community are fundamentally important to us. Research confirms that people who are close to nature suffer less from stress, anxiety and depression, feel better overall and are more satisfied. But there is much more to it than that. Those who are one with nature will not destroy it. Those who are connected with others take responsibility – for each other and for the common good.

A perfect example of the power of community is the Holi Social platform. I facilitated the Holi team in September and discovered that we have a lot in common. In the interview with co-founder Piet Mahler, you can learn more about the digital meeting place for people and organisations who want to make a difference together. We also travel with you to the Italian coast, where we tested a new workshop format. Come along and be inspired.

Interview:

three questions to piet mahler,
ceo and co-founder of holi social.

We read “love our planet” and “love your neighbour” on the holi social website. Holi is the digital space for engaged people and non-profit organisations to take action together. We feel very connected to the team and their work. Probably also because we share common goals and complement each other well. With us, people find out what drives them and what contribution they want to make. And with holi, they have the opportunity to put their plans into action with others. In the interview, holi co-founder Piet Mahler talks about his drive and the chance to create a better world together.

Why did you found holi?

At holi, we believe that everyone can make a positive impact on today’s global challenges. However, many social initiatives need digital help to organise their important work. At the same time, many people want to volunteer, but lack the concrete idea or access to suitable projects. We want to change that!

How would you like to support people on holi?

holi wants to be a home for social initiatives and for people who are looking for an easy entry into social engagement. We bundle existing offers from partners so that people can quickly find their way around and get involved – with open source tools for internal communication, donations and volunteering.

What are your ambitions for the future?

holi aims to become a community-orientated ecosystem for inspiration, collaboration and networking to create positive impact together – in the digital space and in real life.

Consciousness determines being. When we no longer focus on individual well-being, but see ourselves as part of the whole, we improve our relationships. With ourselves, with others and with our planet.

In nature you quickly find your own nature.

A quiet, natural environment is indispensable for our workshops. Because nature supports our work. This is another reason why our participants quickly connect to themselves. Last month, we tested a new workshop format in Cilento, Italy, which is entirely characterised by the rhythm of nature, the sea and sensory experiences. We start the day with our feet in the sea to find our own centre. We feel the vastness and power of nature. The water gives clarity, the horizon opens the view. This creates space for inspiration. We focus entirely on our senses: What do you hear? How does the water feel? Can you feel the wind? An important ritual in the evening is to experience the sunset on the sea together. Pausing, reflecting on what has happened and consciously ending the day. A happy ending that awakens the anticipation of the next morning. Do you also feel the need to be connected with yourself and nature? Simply register for one of our workshops.

the equilibrio book tip:

leading from the emerging future

of C. Otto Scharmer and Katrin Käufer

Climate change, resource scarcity, a growing gap between rich and poor … Otto Scharmer and Katrin Kaufer ask: Why do we collectively create outcomes that nobody wants? To meet the challenges of this century, we need to shift our economic logic and operating system from an outdated “ego system” that focuses exclusively on our own well-being to an ecosystem consciousness that focuses on the well-being of the whole. Filled with real-world examples, this guide presents best practices for building a new economy where the We wins.

Travelling is always a source of inspiration. Did you explore another country this summer? I was lucky enough to travel to Japan with my family and want to share some experiences with you today. What immediately strikes you in Japan is the peace, safety and cleanliness. The streets, public toilets and parks are extremely clean, even in Tokyo, although there are hardly any public trash cans there. And even the world’s busiest railway station, Shinjuku, which is visited by 3.6 million people every day, is quiet and harmonious. In many ways you sense that in the Japanese culture the collective is more important than the individual and that each individual takes responsibility for the community. This mutual consideration is also reflected in language. On the train, for example, it is not “No talking”, but “Refrain from talking”. For the good of those around you, please refrain from talking. So, do as the Japanese do, enjoy a few minutes of silence and inspiration and let yourself be taken to Japan in this blog article.

ikigai. the key to a long and fulfilling life

The Japanese live extraordinarily long lives. One of the reasons for this is the Japanese art of living ikigai (literally “iki = life” and “gai = meaning”). This principle of life, deeply rooted in Japanese culture, is a conscious focus on what is worth living for. Ikigai has many facets. It can refer to the small things in everyday life as well as to the big events in life. What is decisive is that people with ikigai consciously shape their lives and therefore become less ill and older.

The Japanese brain researcher Ken Mogi takes a scientific look at the Japanese art of living Ikigai and uses many examples to explain how you can find your own path to a healthy and fulfilled life. It’s good to read. See for yourself.

the five pillars of ikigai*:

*From „The little book of IKIGAI“ by Ken Mogi

ikigai and equilibrio:
brothers and sisters in spirit

There are many overlaps between the principles of ikigai and our work. For sustainable personal development, it is important to start small, set realistic goals based on the status quo and take the development journey from there step by step. Where do I stand? What do I want to work on? What is my commitment? And what exactly am I planning to do in the near future? 

In the equilibrio workshops we train mindfulness for the small things: the sound of the wind, the gesture of another participant, the posture and reactions of the horses. You are in the now. During the coaching, supported by the work with the horses, you learn to be open and present. You develop your natural leadership and can consciously lead yourself (and your team) into the future. 

With equilibrio you find out what is worth living and working for. Talk to us about your participation in our Natural Leadership Programme. 

the equilibrio art tip: yayoi kusama.
an artist who has dedicated her life to circles.

The circle is a symbol of wholeness and balance, it also stands for community and a sense of unity, and as the “circle of life” it is an important element of equilibrio. When I saw works by the world-famous artist Yayoi Kusama in Japan, I was immediately fascinated. The artist, who is now 94 years old, has spent almost her entire life working with circles. She covers her works with “polka dots”, sees herself and others as circles, invites us to dissolve ourselves and the ego and become one with the universe. And this is exactly what she makes us experience with her installations, infinitiy rooms and paintings.

Yayoi Kusama From 1945 to the Present | 2023
Spain | Guggenheim Bilbao | 27.6. – 8.10.2023

The famous pumpkin sculpture “Yellow Pumpkin” by Yayoi Kusama stands on the footbridge of the Museum of Contemporary Art on Naoshima Island. The artist associates childhood memories with this work: She once played in the pumpkin fields that surrounded her parents’ house.

Are you currently in home office or on-site in the office? And how does flexible working function in your environment? The pandemic has accelerated digitalisation and changed the way we work. While home office used to be a privilege, it is now everyday life in many companies and organisations.*

On the one hand, it’s great that we work more flexibly, digitally and efficiently. On the other hand, we also realise that too much home office is often too little. Where is the team spirit in team meetings? Where is the short “hello” and the exchange in the corridor? How do you lead your team when you no longer see people regularly? And how do newcomers fit into the team and the company?

Whether virtual or real: teamwork makes the dream work. People need connection. And that’s exactly why we invite you with this newsletter to stay in touch. With your environment, with yourself and of course with us.

* According to a survey by the Hans Böckler Foundation, three quarters of employees who have experienced working at home during Covid want to continue working at least partly from home.

As human beings, we have a deep desire for connection, exchange and strong relationships. We need the feeling of belonging and want to be a valuable part of a group. This insight is also reflected in the African philosophy of life called Ubuntu, which is practiced mainly in southern Africa. The word Ubuntu comes from the Bantu language and means something like “humanity”, ” love of one’s fellow beings” and “public spirit”. Ubuntu refers to a basic attitude based on mutual respect, respect for human dignity and striving for a harmonious society, but also refers to the belief in a “universal bond of sharing that connects everything human”.

stay connected.
with each other and with yourself.

Being in connection is also an important part of our work at equilibrio – especially when coaching in nature and with the horses. Through mindfulness exercises you sharpen your senses and immerse yourself in nature. The sensitive horses sense your energy and directly reflect your emotions and thoughts in their behaviour. If you are genuine and present, you can connect emotionally with the horse under the guidance of the EGE coach, set a clear direction and lead the animal naturally.

This is a fundamental experience that shows: without connection, for example to your team, you cannot lead. And the connection to others comes through openness and emotion. Authentic and present, you are experienced as a natural leader and can lead yourself and your team with confidence. Try it for yourself. Contact us and register for an equilibrio Leadership Programme in September.

Constructive feedback is extremely important because it shows us what we ourselves do not see so that we can change things for the better. In the case of our communication feedback from two participants in our programme set the ball rolling. After taking part in an equilibrio workshop in Sardinia the owners of a communication agency said to us, “Your programme is great, but the communication doesn’t represent you. There is definitely potential for improvement.” Really? We had been completely unaware of this until then, questioned our performance and decided to change something. Shortly afterwards, we participated in a workshop to start a comprehensive brand development process… and today our new website is online. We are very excited because it really represents us and of course we’d like to know if it appeals to you too.

equilibrio is a state of emotional and intellectual equilibrium, as all interacting forces are in balance. This is exactly what the new logo and claim are meant to convey.

it’s up to you:

Please take a look at our new website and let us know if you like it and if it represents us. We need your feedback to keep getting better. Thank you.

Communication is effective when it corresponds to the identity of a brand and is therefore authentic. When we started working for equilibrio, it quickly became clear that the programme was much more than the communication at the time suggested. Although the holistic equilibrio approach was described, it could not be experienced in the communication. This had to be changed. With authentic communication that moves emotionally and convinces rationally. With a logo that is itself in balance. With a clear language and memorable messages. And with a design that makes the unique visible. Have we been successful? See for yourself.

The process of brand development has a lot in common with our equilibrio programme. It’s about identifying who you are, what drives you and what you are particularly good at. But because you don’t know how to get there, you ask yourself: Do I really need this? And is it worth the investment? So there’s only one thing left to do: you have to trust and fully engage in the process. You will be surprised at what becomes possible.

Do you also want to go on a journey and learn more about your individual strengths and potentials? Simply register on our website for a free Lumina portrait. Together we will bring out your hidden pearls.

In times of New Work, self-leadership is a highly demanded competence and therefore also a much-discussed topic. But how does self-leadership work? Does it bring you forward? And is self-leadership crucial for the success of your team?

Tommaso’s beautiful metaphor on self-leadership is: Are you the thermostat or the thermometer? Because as the thermostat, you act and regulate the room temperature. On the other hand, as the thermometer you only react to the room temperature and have no decision-making power yourself. This is a principle that can be applied to every situation in life. If you consciously lead yourself, you examine your options for action and decide independently what to do. This independent behaviour is an essential prerequisite for acting on one’s own responsibility and making wise decisions.

In this newsletter, we introduce you to the effective tools with which we shed light on your personality, identify strengths and potentials and create the conditions to consciously lead yourself. In addition, we offer you a personality portrait and our full attention in a free coaching session, so that you can get to know yourself better. In this sense: There is nothing good unless you do it.

Leadership starts with you. You have the freedom to decide what you do in every situation. Regardless of what others do or expect of you. In order to make good and responsible decisions, it is important to be aware of your options and to act reflectively. This is how you can lead yourself and grow. And this is where Lumina comes in. With the Lumina Learning Tools you get the opportunity to learn more about your personality, to recognise behavioural options and to share them in coaching. I have summarised what Lumina can do in five points.

1. Discover hidden pearls
   In each of us there is hidden potential that we do not yet use in everyday life. With the Lumina portrait you become aware of these “hidden pearls” and discover new qualities in yourself.
2. Say what you can
   Describing your strengths precisely is not easy for most people. The descriptions in the Lumina portrait enable you to clearly formulate what makes you tick. This improves cooperation.
3. Valuing and using diversity
   Teams are successful when skills complement each other. With Lumina, we identify the different strengths and preferences of your team members. This helps you understand each other better and use the differences to optimise your team’s performance.
4. Dealing better with stress
   In your Lumina portrait you learn what stresses you and how you react under stress. Based on this, we can discuss behavioural possibilities to equip you for these situations or to free yourself from them.
5. Define own goals
   With Lumina and in coaching, you receive comprehensive input to define your personal development goal. In this way you are well prepared to take the next step.

so much for the theory.
off to practice.

As a systemic consultant, entrepreneur and managing director of the Lumina Learning Strategic Alliance Germany, I highly appreciate working with the Lumina tools. In more than 1,500 coaching sessions , I have experienced how extremely helpful the profiles are for each individual, but also for team building. When I met Tommaso and with him Equine Guided Education, I was immediately fascinated. We realised that our approaches complement each other perfectly and developed the holistic equilibrio programme in 2018.

equilibrio picks up where Lumina leaves off. That is why some participants call it “Lumina Next Level”. During the coaching sessions in nature and with the horses, the all-important reality check takes place. Get out of your comfort zone! We consciously put you under pressure. You will be confronted with your emotions, inner hurdles and physical reactions. You recognise your stress behaviour, can consciously counteract it and build resilience. This equips you for challenging situations in everyday (work) life.

Equilibrio transforms consciousness into action. You learn to use the space between stimulus and response and can consciously guide yourself.

Working on the Lumina Mat creates awareness of one’s own body language and authentic goal setting.
During coaching in nature and with the horses, the important reality check takes place.

You want to learn more about yourself, your strengths and preferences? As an introduction we’ll create a free Lumina personality portrait for you. Simply click on the link and fill out the questionnaire. Afterwards, we’ll arrange a coaching session to discuss your portrait and bring out your hidden pearls.

We treat your information of course strictly confidential.

Inspiration is usually found when you keep an open mind and try something new. To get inspired, we expanded our radius and spent a few days with four very different young women of various nationalities who already knew equilibrio. We were simply curious about what interests, drives and inspires them and what we can learn from them. Thrilled by their honesty and energy, our conversations quickly went deep, and we realised: These smart women are open-minded, courageous, reflective and up to something new: very refreshing!

Fun and meaningfulness make a good team. The ladies find inspiration for personal development playfully with “Spark by Seek Discomfort” and on digital platforms such as the YouTube channel “Yes Theory” (see below). Experiencing nature is just as important. This is another reason why the four are real equilibrio fans.

Together we openly shared our feelings, experienced powerful moments outside the comfort zone and experienced and learned an enormous amount from each other. We want to share some of this in this newsletter. With the inspiring tips of the young women, we invite you to leave your comfort zone and share personal topics with others. You will be surprised what comes out of it. In this sense: Seek discomfort!

seek discomfort. 
and explore your natural leadership.

If you always stay on familiar ground, you stand still and will get rusty. Personal development requires a step out of the comfort zone. And the courage to take this step. In the equilibrio workshops we take you out of your comfort zone and make you aware of how you act and are perceived under pressure. In coaching supported by the work with horses you will be confronted with your own emotions, inner hurdles, and physical reactions. In this way you learn to recognise your stress behaviour, to counteract it in a targeted way and to build resilience. Do you want to change or realise new plans? Sign up for one of our workshops right away.

“Life’s greatest moments and deepest connections are outside your comfort zone.” With this belief, Ammar Kandil, Thomas Brag and Matt Dajer produced their first YouTube videos in 2015. Today, their platforms “Yes Theory” and “Seek Discomfort” have a worldwide community. In a short, inspiring video, the founders describe how dreams become realities. Just watch the film and take the first step yourself to make your dream come true.