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Some art speaks, but some art screams into your soul, forcing you to confront your deepest fears, struggles, and truths you might rather…
 
As the world of business becomes more competitive due to globalisation, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is emerging as an effective tool…
 
In today's rapidly evolving business world, finding qualified staff and continuing business knowledge is key. The challenges are clear:…
 
In the world of training and development, there is a quiet truth that is rarely spoken aloud: PowerPoint, that faithful companion of every…
 
In our current world full of fast-paced communication and superficial interactions, one thing has become clear: authentic communication is…
 
In a world where technology plays a dominant role, why not rediscover the simplicity of paper to-do lists? This old-school method could be…
 
In a world where leadership is often boxed into predefined styles, there's a refreshing approach that embraces the dynamics of personal…
 
If you're active in the world of coaching, sales, leadership, and personal development, then there are three new books you can't afford to…
 
You're halfway through typing a search in Google, and bam! It's as if Google is reading your mind and making suggestions even before you…
 
Since the success of ChatGPT, we would almost think that Generative A.I. equals A.I. in general. Nothing could be further from the truth.…
 
We have all experienced it before - sitting in a meeting room, watching the clock and waiting for the session to end. The meeting leader…
 
"Have courage to leave the table, when respect leaves the room"Imagine you are sitting in a restaurant, waiting for your order, but the…
 
In a bustling city called Neurocity, brother and sister Ivan and Eva Quantum had adventures together.  Ivan, a walking encyclopaedia, was a…
 
(Nederlandse versie: scroll naar beneden)Discover Our unique Black Friday offeringLast week, a unique workshop set sail on the shores of…
 
Every one of us carries an invisible backpack. Inside this backpack are our thoughts and beliefs. But sometimes, there are heavy rocks in…
 
Our internal dialogues - the conversations we have with ourselves - are much more than whispers in our heads. They are at the heart of our…
 
Imagine a quiet street, where the rhythm of the day is determined by passers-by, the rustling of leaves and the occasional ring of a bike…
 
Being aware of your own passion is crucial as it provides a clear direction and focus in life. This awareness helps you make choices that…
 
In the world of business, there are two primary approaches: cultivating and chasing. In this metaphor, we consider the entrepreneur as the…
 
The fall of the eternal pitchWe've all experienced it. You walk into a networking event and within no time you are bombarded with pitches.…
 
From DISC to Insights Discovery, HBDI, LSI, MBTI, Lumina Spark,... each model has its own appeal, benefits and pitfalls. In the world of…
 
A Wake-Up Call during a Cybersecurity KeynoteDuring a recent event for SME owners where I gave a keynote on cybersecurity, I decided to…
 
You've invested in the best tools, hired top talent and even incorporated wellness programmes. Yet something is not right. Teams are not…
 
"From life. Sunday evening, as the world envelops itself in the warmth of family, I trade these precious moments to prepare for the…
 
Remember those times when your mother gave you a life lesson disguised as everyday advice? "Eat your vegetables and you will grow up big…
 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer future music; it is today's reality. For HR managers, L&D specialists and entrepreneurs, it…
 
During his recent speaking engagement at the International Sketchnote Camp in Leiden, Karl introduced the inner child as a concept for…
 
What is a Mastermind group?A Mastermind group is a team of people inside or outside an organisation, working together temporarily to help…
 
Picture this: it's a typical working day and you are faced with a challenging problem. Your first reaction might be to ask your boss for…
 
Air Events, a leading hot air balloon company, was faced with a challenge to enhance its existing customer experience. Seeking to meet this…
 
Imagine you are a manager trying to navigate a landscape that is constantly changing. You are trying to lead your team through a series of…
 
If it can be done online As a visual practitioner, whether as a coach, trainer or facilitator, it is important to have the right tools to…
 
Nothing is more frustrating than sitting down to stare at a blank text box to write an e-mail, a report, a proposal, an offer, a summary or…
 
Jobs, a master of storytelling, knew exactly how to captivate his audience. He didn't start with technical specifications or sales pitches…
 
Karl Mortier has been in front of various audiences as a trainer since 1996. He has constantly challenged himself. By delving into…
 
You know that feeling of being lived? Inundated by the multitude, the changes, the busyness, the responsibilities? Well, you are not alone…
 
Imagine if facilitating meetings felt like playing an engaging and challenging game. A game in which every participant plays an important…
 
Make your event unforgettably successful... In the world of communication and idea sharing, visualisation plays a crucial role. The ability…
 
You know that feeling? You've set a SMART goal, nicely worked out with specificity, measurability, achievability, relevance and time…
 
In the ever-changing world of work, self-directed teams are today's trend. But what exactly is self-managing? And what makes self-directed…
 
We have all struggled at times with remembering new information or understanding complex concepts. Want to remember information better, But…
 
On learning and learning curves...Learning is an exciting yet challenging activity. After all, there are an awful lot of subjects and…
 
Lifelong learning has become a necessity in the 21st century. Therefore, companies organise training courses to continue supporting their…
 
Do you occasionally feel challenged by entrepreneurship? Are you toying with a business idea you'd like to realise? Do you dream of success…
 
Do you want to be successful as a leader in your industry? Then it is vital to develop both strategic thinking and systems thinking.…
 
Are you a facilitator or want to get better at facilitating meetings, gatherings or workshops? Then I have 8 handy acronyms for you here…
 
We've all experienced it. A meeting where nobody seems to know what needs to be done. Everyone looks at their watch and waits for it to…
 
Thinking errors are errors in reasoning that can hinder critical thinking. Some common examples are:Ad Hominem: Attacking the person…
 
The 21st century is a time of rapid change and development, with technology playing an increasingly important role in our daily lives. This…
 
Systems thinking focuses on the interactions and relationships between the parts of a system, rather than just looking at the individual…
 
Emotionally intelligent leading is the art of effectively communicating and responding to the emotions of yourself and others. It helps…