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Methods Monday: Appreciative Inquiry – Strengths-Based Change That Lasts In my last blog post on strengths-based orientation , I wrote about why sustainable development begins where we make what is already working visible—rather than focusing exclusively on deficits. This is exactly where Appreciative Inquiry comes in. This coaching approach invites us to consciously focus on what already works, gives strength, and creates meaning. Appreciative Inquiry is therefore not just a

Strengths-Based Leadership & Teamwork: What It Unleashes – and Why It Works Many organisations still follow a familiar logic:identify weaknesses, analyse what isn’t working, and fix it. This approach has its place – but it only captures a small part of what makes people and teams truly effective.A perspective focused solely on deficits often overlooks the very elements that sustain collaboration: the individual resources, talents and strengths that allow people to perform at

Method Monday: The Resource Tree – Grow into Your Strength There are moments in life when we forget how much strength already lives within us. We keep moving, keep functioning, keep holding things together – yet overlook the experiences that support us, the values that guide us, and the visions quietly waiting to emerge. The Resource Tree invites us to pause, breathe, and reconnect with our inner foundation. It reveals what is already present and what is ready to grow. A meth

Method Monday: Feedforward – Looking Ahead for Growth and Trust Feedback is an essential part of any development process (see also my related blog post ...) – and yet, there are moments when looking ahead can be more helpful than looking back. That’s where Feedforward comes in – a method developed by Marshall Goldsmith that helps people actively direct their potential toward the future. It’s not the opposite of feedback but rather a valuable complement – solution-oriented, i

Methoden-Monday: The Hot Seat – Courage for Honest Feedback   In my last blog post , we explored the art of giving feedback. Today’s method takes it one step further – making feedback tangible and experiential: The Hot Seat.  This method creates a safe and respectful space for honest feedback – open, clear, and at eye level. It invites teams to share what is often left unsaid, fostering trust, self-reflection, and a culture of genuine communication.   What is the Hot Seat?

Why honest feedback is the driving force behind personal development and collective strength Feedback is everywhere – at work, in relationships, and in everyday life. It’s more than just a reaction from others: feedback is a mirror that shows us how we come across, where we stand, and how we can grow. And yet, many people find it difficult to give or receive feedback openly. The fear of criticism or misunderstanding often holds us back. But within an open feedback culture lie

Method Monday: The Johari Window – Gaining clarity about yourself and how others see you Sometimes others see something in us that we don’t (yet) recognize ourselves — a strength, a pattern, or a behavior. The Johari Window helps to make exactly that visible: the fascinating space between self-perception and how others perceive us. It’s a simple yet profound model that invites self-awareness, trust, and open communication — in coaching, teamwork, and personal development.   W

Method Monday: The Miracle Question in Coaching - When visions of the future become a source of strength Recently, in my Method Monday, I wrote about the Birthday Speech from the Future  – a method that helps you create a vivid picture of your desired future. The Miracle Question is a more compact, easy-to-apply approach that follows a similar idea: it invites you to imagine a life in which your current challenge has already been resolved. With just this one question, a surpr

Method Monday: The House of Change – Understanding Emotions and Dynamics in Change Processes Change is rarely comfortable – but it’s a natural part of growth. Whether at work, in teams, or in our personal lives, every transition stirs something within us. Between security and uncertainty, holding on and letting go, we move through inner phases that challenge us – and help us grow. The House of Change makes these emotional and psychological dynamics visible and shows how we ca

Method-Monday: The Birthday Speech from the Future – Looking Back on a Fulfilled Life The Birthday Speech from the Future is a powerful coaching method for reflection and goal work. It invites you to look back on your life from a future perspective – creating clarity, motivation, and new direction. What the method is about The Birthday Speech from the Future is one of my favorite coaching methods – especially when clients are seeking orientation or a sense of direction in the

The Path to Greater Clarity, Confidence and Growth Every person has a unique personality. It shapes the way we think, feel, and act – at work, in relationships, and in everyday life.But what exactly is personality? And why is it so valuable to consciously explore it? What Is Personality? Psychology describes personality as the combination of traits that fundamentally shape how a person experiences, feels, and behaves. It is what makes us distinctive – our “inner structure” th

Method Monday: The Eisenhower Matrix – Gaining Clarity in Task Management The Eisenhower Matrix is a true classic – and probably familiar to many of you. Still, it deserves a place in my Method Monday  series. It’s one of the most effective yet simple time management methods to set priorities, stay organized, and make intentional use of your time. Especially in today’s work life, where tasks, emails, and meetings seem endless, this method is a valuable tool to bring calm, str

Method Monday: The 3-Chairs Method – Gaining Clarity in Decision-Making Sometimes we face decisions that occupy our minds, leave us stuck, or keep us going in circles. We weigh options, analyze, ruminate – yet still feel stuck. It is precisely in such moments that the 3-Chairs Method can help to organize our thoughts, activate gut instincts, and gain clarity from a new perspective. What is the 3-Chairs Method? The 3-Chairs Method is an experiential coaching technique, particu

Method Monday: How Teams Grow and Become High-Performing Teams go through different phases before they can work together effectively....

Why Onboarding is So Important Many companies invest significant time and money in recruiting new employees – but the real work only...

Methods Monday: The Inner Team: Clarity Through Inner Voices Do you know the feeling of being torn inside?One part of you wants to...

Creativity meets structure! With this post, I’m starting a new blog series: Method Monday. Every Monday I will present a method that can...

When words are not enough – and your hands do the talking   How often do we find ourselves mentally going in circles—searching for...

In diesem Blogbeitrag zeige ich, wie mit der Methode LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® ein gemeinsames Werteverständnis im Team entstehen kann – sichtbar, greifbar und nachhaltig. Anhand eines konkreten Workshops wird deutlich, wie durch kreatives Bauen echte Beteiligung, tiefer Austausch und klare nächste Schritte gefördert werden – selbst von eher stillen Stimmen im Raum.

Values as a Compass for Sustainable Success In my previous (blog) posts, I have talked a lot about values – about my own values, how they...