Louise@tetramap.com (Louise Duncan)

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In Your ElementFour elements of connection with the earth: Visualisation scriptThis visualisation script is a perfect click-and-play resource that helps Facilitators run a 15 Min visualisation of the 4 TetraMap elements and encourage them to find the power and connectedness within.Ask the participants to sit or lie somewhere comfortable where they can still hear the narration. Ask them to close their eyes and take a few long, slow, gentle breaths, relaxing as they do so. Now play this script it will slowly and gently, allow for people to immerse themselves in their visualisation. 2023-08-0715 min

In Your ElementTetraMap - A systemic framework for positive change, with Prof. Hector Rodriguez, MexicoBio: Héctor Efraín Rodríguez de la RosaAmongst many professional qualifications, Hector holds a Degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Guanajuato; Master in Group Psychology from Southern Oregon University; Master in Business Administration from Universidad Iberoamericana; Doctor in Organizational Change from Pepperdine University. Director of the International Annual Conference on Work Teams held annually from 1996 to date.Author of the book: Collaboration for high performance. Variables at the individual, group and organizational level seen through the TetraMap®. ISBN 978-607-00-3966-9Episode NotesHector d...2020-12-111h 02

In Your ElementEverything is an object of design with Maureen ThurstonMaureen’s 40-year career as an industrial designer has spanned the globe, multiple industries and creative disciplines. Her diverse background as an entrepreneur, educator and consultant has manifested itself into her current role as the world’s first Chief Experience Officer (CXO) for an engineering firm Aurecon – quite possibly the first CXO in any of the big-4 professional service firms today. She led the company’s Design to Innovate program – part of Aurecon’s Future Ready, by design strategy - by embedding the mindset and methods of design as a catalyst to foster innovation, reframe culture transformation and reinforce...2020-10-0536 min

In Your ElementPersonality isn't Permanent with Ben Hardy PhDDr. Benjamin Hardy has a PhD in Organizational Psychology, he’s the bestselling author of Willpower Doesn’t Work. From 2015-2018, he was the #1 writer in the world on Medium.com his blogs have been read by over 100 million people! He has a new, controversial and mind-blowing book that has just been released Personality Isn’t Permanent. In the book, Ben debunks the most pervasive myths about personality, explains why his research show personality tests like Myers-Briggs and Enneagram are non-scientific, can be harmful, and lead people to mediocrity. He reveals how past traumas negatively shape persona...2020-06-2343 min

In Your ElementChange the Learning Game with Lorenzo GiliomeeEpisode NotesConstantly curious, Lorenzo Gilomee was Head of People Development at the mobile phone network O2 where he worked for over 5 years until recently. O2 are one of the UK's best known brands with a customer base of over 35 million consumers. One of his proudest achievements during his time at O2 was developing a new learning culture he called Change the Learning Game, which was to become a recognised commercial differentiator. Called the O2 Campus, Lorenzo discusses how along with his team how they climbed 'Mount Everest' - his metaphor for enabling the team to...2020-05-1926 min

Learning to FlyEp:14 Communication, Trust and Diversity with Louise Duncan from TetraMapLouise Duncan, Managing Director of TetraMap International, shares how the system helps people to communicate, build trust, collaborate and get through life’s challenges. With the current Covid-19 situation, the TetraMap framework (Firm, Clear, Calm and Bright) can be very effective in ensuring clarity in communication and ensure reach and engagement with a diverse audience. At Inspire Group we've incorporated the TetraMap instrument into our Inspiring to lead programmes as it connects with our way of being at Inspire and is a tool that can be used in any global context to help leaders (or anyone) tailor th...2020-04-3030 min

Inspire Group PodcastEp:14 Communication, Trust and Diversity with Louise Duncan from TetraMapLouise Duncan, Managing Director of TetraMap International, shares how the system helps people to communicate, build trust, collaborate and get through life’s challenges. With the current Covid-19 situation, the TetraMap framework (Firm, Clear, Calm and Bright) can be very effective in ensuring clarity in communication and ensure reach and engagement with a diverse audience. At Inspire Group we've incorporated the TetraMap instrument into our Inspiring to lead programmes as it connects with our way of being at Inspire and is a tool that can be used in any global context to help leaders (or anyone) tailor th...2020-04-3030 min

In Your ElementCovid 19 Special- Mindset and Resilence with Leadership psychologist Liz PayneLiz has been working with one of Australia's largest organisations to prepare for 'The future of work' - including remote working and to support employee wellbeing. Remote working isn't new, but what is new is the scale, pace and impact of the change. Liz says remote working can definitely work, it can and it does does, but a large part of success is down to the role of the leader. She says it is important to focus on what we can do, not what we can't influence. This is the biggest leadership challenge any of us h...2020-03-2630 min

In Your ElementMastering MetaphorAt the heart of TetraMap and its success is the use of nature as a metaphor. Aristotle said to master and use metaphor was a sign of genius. Metaphor is compelling and engaging to people of all types of intelligences, or as we start to define in a TetraMap way, people with preferences relating to different elements; earth, air, water and fire. The beauty of use of metaphor in TetraMap is that it is broadly applicable across very diverse teams and organisations, providing a way of unifying the disparate, and ordering the complex. Narr...2020-03-0908 min

In Your ElementA positive practical perspective on conflict resolution with Dr. Jane BeddallJane Beddall is from Connecticut USA. She is a lawyer with a focus on mediation and conflict resolution with a particular interest in family businesses. Jane is In Her Element when she is able to listen and convey an approach of the confidence to the people she works with. She talks about the skills of handling the emotional and sometimes irrational aspects which will often come to the fore when conflict is present. Jane's chose a favourite phrase of hers which forms a key part of her work "The only constant is change" and how recogni...2020-02-1723 min

In Your ElementLeading for a Better World with Nicki DaveyNicki shares her passion for nature and illustrates how she includes this in all her workshops to bring a greater sense of connection to each other and the planet we live on. She says in some way that many humans have become removed from a primal understanding of how we are all simply part of nature's ecosystem.In this 30 minute episode she discusses music, her leadership experiences and her love of TetraMap as a tool that has added significant value and depth. It is this combination that has driven her desire to create a collaborative conference 'Leading...2020-02-1027 min

In Your ElementThe Nature of PlanningWhether strategic planning, project planning, or planning an event, the process can and should be an enjoyable and productive experience. TetraMap planning sessions bring our the best in people and a strong commitment to implementing the plan.The reason? Like Nature the Elements work inter-dependently, each contributing from thier point of strength and interest.Narrated by Andrew Melville, a long time friend of TetraMap and the editor of our book ‘ Develop People and Business the way Nature intended’. It's an 8 minute episode.The Nature of Planning includesFirm OutputsClear SystemsCalm CultureBright ImageTh...2020-01-2207 min

In Your ElementThe Nature of Sales and ServiceSelling and buying anything is, like nature, a balance of Earth, Air Water and Fire. Whether you're buying or selling, understanding the nature of the Elements is helpful. Narrated by Andrew Melville, a long time friend of TetraMap and the editor of our book ‘ Develop People and Business the way Nature intended’. It's a 9 minute episode.The TetraMap of Sales and Service includes Firm SolutionsClear QualityCalm Trust sBright HopetThe case study included describes a car sales dealership, who wanted to improve the performance of its sales people. Initial resistance was soon dissipated through und...2020-01-1608 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - Catalysing Action on Inclusive Leadership at O2, with Allyson FayAlly shares some interesting insights into her research with the Elements at O2 and the differing perceptions of their ability to reach a senior leadership position within the business.She followed through on a hunch she observed during many leadership workshops, that if you have a high preference for Water (calm and relationship oriented) AND are female, the opportunities of obtaining or seeking a senior leadership role in the organisation were low. The impact of this very likely meant a significant proportion of the whole employee population were potentially being overlooked for development opportunities. Ally set out to...2019-12-0430 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - The Nature of TeamSeason 3 begins with The Nature of Team, something we are very passionate about. It's a 10 minute episode. We hear from Andrew Melville, a long time friend of TetraMap and the editor of our book ‘ Develop People and Business the way Nature intended’.Andrew narrates part 6 of the book for our listeners, and describes The Nature of Team. Teamwork takes energy. How to create that kind of success is the challenge of every leader, parent, coach, and manager.The TetraMap of Team includesFirm GoalsClear RulesCalm ValuesBright SpiritThe case study included descri...2019-11-0710 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - with Andrew Melville - Case Study "Sleeping With Another"We hear from Andrew Melville, a long time friend of TetraMap and also the editor of our book ‘ Develop People and Business the way Nature intended’. Andrew narrates part 5 of the book for our listeners, and in this reading he describes a case study from the founders of TetraMap. It's called Sleeping with Another and highlights how the relationships between couples can change and deepen wih an understanding of TetraMap. It's poignant and funny and we hope you'll enjoy listening. *blend water with water friend and foe become one * Yodimi Andr...2019-09-1811 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - with Liz Payne, Registered Psychologist at Liz Payne Consulting, AUSLiz Payne, Registered Psychologist is our latest guest on the podcast. Liz runs her own consulting business in Sydney, Australia and provides leadership development, culture transformation and executive assessment solutions. Liz holds two first-class honors degrees and is accredited in a range of assessment tools. Genuine, practical and down to earth, and has a love for cricket and being out in nature. She explains in a nutshell what a psychologist has to offer organisations, teams and boards is a real understanding of human behaviour and how it impacts others. Driven by a desire to...2019-08-0629 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - with Bradley Hook, CEO Resilience InstitiuteEPISODE SUMMARY Brad Hook, CEO -The Resilience Institute is our latest guest on the podcast. The Resilience Institute is a global organisation who deliver research based resilience solutions to build organisational resilience and strategic agility. They define resilience as the ability to bounce, grow, connect and flow. Brad leads a team who provide training through workshops and digital toolkits designed to help people become more resilient and reach their potential. A fascinating guy with a love of surfing since 6 years old, Brad set off from his native South Africa to London in the hopes...2019-07-2326 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - with Ruhia King, Master TetraMap Facilitator, New ZealandRuhia is a Master TetraMap Facilitator, and like all great teachers is also a student of learning. She is currently studying full time at Waikato University. And taking a total immersion course in Te Reo – called Te Tohu Paetahi and for those that don’t know Te Reo is the language for Maori – the indigenous peoples of New Zealand . Working with and learning from the wisdom of Maori is and always has been very important to us at TetraMap and Ruhia has played a generous and significant part in that. In this episodes she describes the practices and pr...2019-07-1539 min

In Your ElementThe Nature SeriesWe hear from Andrew Melville, a long time friend of TetraMap and also the editor of our book ‘ Develop People and Business the way Nature intended’. Andrew narrates part 4 of the book for our listeners, and in this reading he describes The Nature Series and the TetraPath of learning . He touches on the notion of regenerative development for individuals, teams and organisations. The Nature Series moves from Behaviour, to Team, to Planning and then to Customers. The first step into TetraMap's journey is most important, thus starting with self-awareness a powerful entry point. From...2019-07-0711 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - with Amy C. Edmondson, Harvard Business School, USAAmy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School is our latest guest on the podcast. In her early career she worked alongside her hero (and ours) Buckminster Fuller as 'Chief Engineeer'. What an amazing connection. Charming and gracious, Amy is a research professor who is 'In Her Element' when teaching a group of students, and asking them deep questions to help them make sense and meaning of the topic at hand. Amy is the author of: The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth, and...2019-06-1129 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - with Alex Villarreal, Odisea Consultores, MexicoAlex Villarreal, Facilitator, Coach, Consultant delivers experiential learning experiences for a range of clients in Mexico and the US. He is the founder of Odisea Consultores, who focus on leadership and team development. He is a Master Facilitator and holds a license for TetraMap in México since 2008. Alex serves on the Board of Directors of the Experiential Training and Development Alliance. He is an associate at The Browne Center for Innovative Learning at the University of New Hampshie. A mountain and rock climber who has successfully summited Mount Everest, crossed Greenland on s...2019-05-2833 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - with Olive Strachan, MBEGlobal business woman, Entrepreneur and Founder of Olive Strachan Resources, Olive has recently been honoured with an MBE in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday honours list. Having worked as a Management Development Specialist and an International Learning Development Consultant for over 20 years, Olive was delighted to be recognised to receive the award for her Services to Exports in Professional Business. Aside from her profession, Olive has contributed and undertaken many voluntary roles including becoming a mentor for the NatWest Entrepreneurial Spark Programme, mentoring young entrepreneurs in start-up businesses. A whole heap of fun, Olive di...2019-05-2035 min

Crafting Solutions to ConflictLouise Duncan: an introduction to the TetraMap learning frameworkLouise Duncan, Managing Director of TetraMap International, in Auckland, NZ, described the framework’s key concept that “Strength lies in valuing differences”. Facilitators use a process that allows individuals to discover their own elemental preferences in the world of nature: earth, air, water, and fire. Louise recommended: “The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth” by Amy C. Edmonson. Learn more and contact Louise through https://www.tetramap.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/louiseduncan/. Louise hosts the podcast In Your Element, available for free wherever you listen to podcasts and on the TetraM...2019-05-1630 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - with Andrew Melville - Journalist, Storyteller, Editor, Writer.We hear from Andrew Melville, a long time friend of TetraMap and also the editor of our book ‘ Develop People and Business the way Nature intended’. Andrew narrates part 3 of the book for our listeners, and in this reading he describes how the Elements go 3D and are mapped onto the exquisitely elegant shape of the tetrahedron. He sums up the episode with this from Neal Donald Walshe The greatest complexity is the greatest simplicity. The more 'complex' a system is, the more simple its design. Indeed it is utterly elegant in its simp...2019-05-0708 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - with Giam Swiegers - former CEO Aurecon - Sydney, Australia .Giam Swiegers was the Global Chief Executive Officer of Aurecon - a global engineering, management and specialist technical services company from February 2015 to January 2019. Recently retired, Giam discusses his work and shares his passions for sailing, jazz and his strong conviction - why diverse teams are critically important for business success. He is clearly not just 'a simple accountant' but a smart, wise and gracious leader who educates and mentors others to drive their careers and businesses forward. . Giam highlights the gift of limitations, and believes "if you're the smartest person in the...2019-04-1421 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - with Leyla Okhai Founding Director of Diverse Minds UKLeyla discusses her work in Diversity, Inclusion, Culture and Wellbeing, as well as her intriguing interest in deserts and a love of camels. She has an impressive background from her tenure at Imperial College, London where she was the Head of Centre for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. She also worked at the University of Oxford for six years, specialising in increasing applications from underrepresented BAME young people. Diverse Minds aims to create a positively productive workplace for all through training, coaching and consultancy. The focus is placed on wellbeing, mental health and by understanding differences. ...2019-04-0827 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - with Andrew Melville - Journalist, Storyteller, Writer, EditorWe talk with Andrew Melville, a long time friend of TetraMap and also the editor of our book ' Develop People and Business the way Nature intended'. Andrew narrates part 2 of the book for our listeners, where he describes how nature's basic elements - earth, air, water and fire are metaphors for behaviour. He sums up the episode with this from Henry Ford If there is any secret of success, it is the ability to get the other person's view and see things from his angle as well as your own. Andrew...2019-03-3105 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - with Ian Blackwell, Executive Coach and Team Effectiveness Facilitator, Astra Zeneca, UKIan Blackwell is an Executive Coach and Team Effectiveness Facilitator at Astra Zeneca in the UK. Astra Zeneca is one of the world's leading Bio-Pharmaceutical companies, who employ almost 60,000 people globally. Ian describes TetraMap as a game changer for teams at Astra Zeneca. He says " it validates people, it enhances their self-esteem and most importantly, allows for difference to be seen as a team strength." His personal highlight from TetraMap as a facilitator is learning to 'trust the process' and in doing so without exception is the richness of the learning the experience provides for participants. It...2019-03-1728 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - with Andrew Melville - Journalist, Storyteller, Writer and Editor - New ZealandWe talk with Andrew Melville, a long time friend of TetraMap and also the editor of our book ' Develop People and Business the way Nature intended'. Andrew narrates part 1 of the book for our listeners, and briefly tell us his own story - meeting TetraMap and how it has helped fulfill his passion - to connect people of difference. Andrew has recently published his book - The Weave: The Surprising Unity in Difference. The Weave offers a bold new model and metaphor for navigating today’s complex world. It builds on the ancient an...2019-03-1115 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - with Sarah Dwyer, Marketing and Events Expert , New ZealandSarah's role at TetraMap International in marketing where she and worked with us for four years. Just before she moved on to a new opportunity we took some time to gain her insights. This was a truly beneficial working relationship and partnership, and definitely one that left both parties in a better place than when we started. In this episode, Sarah discusses what she's learned from integrating TetraMap into her approach to work and family life. Sarah chose the powerful Lao Tzu quote to share 'Without going beyond his own nature, one cannot achieve ultimate wisdom.2019-03-0413 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - with Fred Tan, Managing Director, Genium and Company, SingaporeFRED TAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CO-FOUNDER, GENIUM & CO In our volatile and uncertain world, individuals, teams and organisations need to face the challenges of today and embrace the opportunities of tomorrow by developing future leaders today. Drawing on his personal journey in organizational learning and personnel management, as well as his operational exposures to Timor-Leste, Aceh and the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Fred is passionate in helping organizations develop effective leaders who can inspire trust, adapt readily to diverse settings, and engender ownership in multi-cultural high-performing teams. For close to seven years as...2019-02-1727 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - with Anne Clews, Head of Performance Learning, Curium Solutions, UK.Anne highlights her 10 year journey with TetraMap and how she has integrated the Four Elements of Nature into her work and life- and explains how doing so has changed her worldview. She gives tips and insights into developing great teams and how understanding the importance of being quiet can add significant value. Her favourite quote from Susan Cain's book " Don't think of introversion as something that needs to be cured" gives us all some excellent reminders. Lots packed into 18 minutes! Presented by: Louise Duncan, TetraMap International. www.tetramap.com Guest: Anne Clews, Head of Performance Learning...2019-02-1018 min

In Your ElementIn Your Element - TrailerIn your Element, a podcast by and for TetraMap, helps you to find simple, wise and heartfelt solutions to the complexities of life today. Imagine a world where people own the belief that strength lies in valuing differences. Nature is a powerful teacher; a limitless source of wisdom. An elegant lens to help humanity understand how to address daily problems and complex challenges. You will hear from people who’ve made the choice and learn how you can too. 2019-01-2700 min