Growing Beyond the Pattern

This tree shows us how to do it: grow beyond a pattern. And why would you want to grow beyond a pattern? Sometimes, over time, patterns are no longer helpful for what you want in your life, your relationship, your work, your team, or even your country. A pattern is tough. If you want to […]

What are Interventions?

From a systemic perspective, interventions are ‘something’, an action that you, as a professional, perform from outside, within a system. The effect of successful interventions is that your client, coachee, team or organization gains a new perspective afterward. Or that they can act from a different internal place. We distinguish between three types of interventions: […]

Why is nothing happening again???

Some time ago, I worked with a colleague on a healthcare team. Despite the best efforts of the manager and the agreements made, nothing led to any significant changes. Slowly and subtly, resistance had wormed its way into the team. Resistance is a phenomenon that can drive you to despair. “How on earth is this […]