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Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream ThoughtsA Jewish German conversation with Philipa Bragman.keywordsidentity, belonging, responsibility, antisemitism, Jewish history, community, activism, Palestine, Germany, conversationssummaryIn this conversation, Stephanie and Philippa explore complex themes of identity, belonging, and responsibility, particularly in the context of their respective backgrounds as a German and a Jewish woman. They discuss the historical implications of their identities, the impact of antisemitism, and the importance of speaking out against injustices, particularly in relation to current events in Palestine. The dialogue reflects on personal experiences, societal expectations, and the courage required to confront difficult truths....
2024-09-1957 min
Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream ThoughtsMe and We. Politics within us and around us.Welcome to Season 3 of ‚Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts‘ podcast. This podcast is about transformational leadership/entrepreneurship, communication, and co-creation. In this episode, Stephanie is in conversation with Emmanuel Karisa Baya, a farmer, politician, and DDI process work diplomate from Magarini, Kenya. They discuss the power of storytelling and the deep emotional connection it can create between people. Emmanuel reflects on his journey of self-discovery and how process work helped him embrace different aspects of himself, including the politician within. They also discuss the concept of politics and how it can be approa...
2024-02-2656 min
Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream ThoughtsConquering the Mountain with Timoh MwangiWelcome to Season 3 of ‚Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts‘ podcast. This podcast is about transformational leadership/entrepreneurship, communication, and co-creation. In this episode, Stephanie is having a conversation with Timoh Mwangi - a nature-oriented process worker, IT student, and member of Deep Democracy Institute Kenya Community. In this conversation, Timoh Mwangi shares his transition from being a stand-up comedian to studying process work and how process work gave birth to his dream of studying IT. Timoh talks about his fundraising journey to support his education in IT and the edges he faced. He highlights the unity a...
2024-02-0839 min
Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream ThoughtsIndependence, Togetherness and Female Power with Mildred Akinyi OpondoWelcome to Season 3 of ‚Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts‘ podcast. This podcast is about transformational leadership/entrepreneurship, communication, and co-creation. In this episode, Stephanie is having a conversation with Mildred Akinyi Opondo – a legal advisor, professional teacher, event organizer, and diploma student at Deep Democracy Institute. Recorded on Jamhuri Day which is Kenyan´s Independence Day, Mildred shares her perspective on independence, the power of togetherness, and the importance of embracing both carefree and responsible sides of oneself. They also discuss some of the challenges women face in Kenya, Mildred´s passion for female empowermen...
2024-01-1743 min
Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream ThoughtsRitual as an invitation to get present with Dorothy ZablahWelcome to Season 2 of ‚Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts‘ podcast. This podcast is about transformational leadership/entrepreneurship, communication, and co-creation. In this episode, Stephanie is having a conversation with Dorothy Zablah - Experiential learning designer and consultant for systemic change. They talk about: Rituals as medicine – How rituals can support us through difficult times (in this conversation referring e.g. to the war in Gaza)How practicing rituals is our birthright and we all get to define how we do it and what feels right for us The history that has shaped ritu...
2023-12-2248 min
Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream ThoughtsMyth & Truth with Gabrysia BasiukWelcome to Season 2 of ‚Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts‘ podcast. This podcast is about transformational leadership/entrepreneurship, communication, and co-creation. In this episode, Stephanie is having a conversation with Gabrysia Basiuk - a processwork diplomat, systemic mediator, and organizational development consultant. They talk about: Life myth and organizational myth through a process work lens.How they work with life myths as patterns that make themselves visible in different moments of a person´s life, relationship, or within an organization. How being aware of your life myth makes you also aware of yo...
2023-11-1343 min
Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream ThoughtsHow stories make the world with Jacques ChlopczykWelcome to Season 2 of ‚Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts‘ podcast. This podcast is about transformational leadership/entrepreneurship, communication, and co-creation. In this episode, Stephanie is having a conversation with Jacques Chlopczyk - a social psychologist, organizational developer, facilitator, and network entrepreneur. They talk about the transformational power of stories and the importance of relationships and networking as an entrepreneur. They also explore: How stories make the world and how important it is to construct new narratives, be mindful of the stories we tell, and deconstruct those stories th...
2023-10-2339 min
Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream ThoughtsFist, handshake and future of leadership with Sara HuangWelcome to Season 2 of ‚Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts‘ podcast. This podcast is about transformational leadership/entrepreneurship, communication, and co-creation. In this episode, Stephanie Bachmair is having a conversation with Sara Huang about entrepreneurship and the balance between freedom and financial insecurity.They explore: How entrepreneurship allows us to create our own structure for making meaningful contributions in the world.Being highly sensitive, and how it provides a unique position of observing the dynamics and atmosphere in a room or meeting.Process work and deep democracy and how the mar...
2023-09-1833 min
Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream ThoughtsStorycrafting: Awareness building and seduction with Christian RiedelWelcome to Season 2 of ‚Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts‘ podcast. This podcast is about transformational leadership/entrepreneurship, communication, and co-creation. In this episode, Stephanie Bachmair is having a conversation with Christian Riedel about story crafting. They explore - why and how stories not only matter on the outside but also inside organizations. - how the creative process to craft stories is about awareness building which matters so much in today´s leadership skill set. - different roles like the artist, leader, and entrepreneur and how those roles sometimes support and sometimes struggle with each o...
2023-09-0533 min
Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream ThoughtsNever Stop Learning with Gerda-Marie AdenauWelcome to Season 2 of ‚Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts‘ podcast. In this season, we explore Leadership Impulses for Pioneers and Followers of all kinds. In this second episode of season 2, Stephanie Bachmair is having a conversation with Gerda-Marie Adenau about the power of stories and how she succeeded in building a large followership on LinkedIn. One of her recipes is to combine rich content with the personal flavor of storytelling. They also discuss how storytelling can create identification and belonging in organizations. And, even if it needs courage, they agreed it´s never too late to learn, study or cha...
2023-08-1437 min
Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream ThoughtsThe Power of Many with Nike HornbostelWelcome to Season 2 of the Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts podcast. In this season, we explore Leadership Impulses for Pioneers and Followers of all kinds. In this first episode, Stephanie Bachmair is having a conversation with Nike Hornbostel about networking and The Power of Many. How networking is about creating and building relationships and nurturing them. It is about learning from each other, sharing knowledge and experiences. They talk about the importance of being yourself instead of playing a role or pushing an agenda forward. The balance between taking time for yourself and staying in your trusted circles v...
2023-07-1732 minPioneer Spirit & Mainstream ThoughtsFluidity, seasons and cycles"We often think every day should be the same, every day we should be able to perform the same way. I think it´s a bit mainstream culture that we should be in summer mode every day. Getting more sensitive or aware of what is actually happening around us (and within us) is crucial."This is the fifth episode of the podcast ‚Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts‘. A podcast about transformational leadership/entrepreneurship, communication, and co-creation. In this episode, Stephanie Bachmair talks about seasons and cycles and how they occur in different ways around us and within...
2023-06-0528 minPioneer Spirit & Mainstream ThoughtsOwning your wisdom in Autumn.This is the fourth episode of the podcast ‚Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts‘. A podcast about transformational leadership/entrepreneurship, communication, and co-creation. In this episode, Stephanie Bachmair is speaking about autumn, the beauty of harvesting out of our experiences and celebrating them. Distilling the wisdom, we have gained and making it shareable. Stephanie talks about the concept of eldership and shares a conversation with B.ONFIRE collaborator, Iina Santamäki, around cross-generational collaboration. How a beginner´s mind and learning attitude can help us grow together and co-create. This episode is about:Stepping into eld...
2023-05-0220 minPioneer Spirit & Mainstream ThoughtsSharing our Voice in Summer“Stepping on stage doesn´t always mean that you get on stage in front of a big audience – see it as your life stage. It can be a painting, writing a post, a contribution in political discussions, a speech you hold, or whatever way you express your truth and what matters to you the most.”This is the third episode of the podcast ‚Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts‘. A podcast about transformational leadership/entrepreneurship, communication, and co-creation. In this episode, Stephanie Bachmair is speaking about summer, about stepping on stage and sharing our unique voices. She talks about...
2023-04-2025 minPioneer Spirit & Mainstream ThoughtsFlirtatious in spring.This is the second episode of the podcast ‚Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts‘. A podcast about transformational leadership/entrepreneurship, communication, and co-creation. In this episode, Stephanie Bachmair is speaking about spring and what it means in terms of quality and atmosphere. She talks about the dreamer and sensitive qualities and how they matter in leadership. As well she introduces the three reality levels Arnold Mindell brought into the process work paradigm. At the end of the episode, she demonstrates a quantum flirt exercise, showing how this practice helps her to relate with you, as her audience. Enjoy!Thi...
2023-04-0621 min
Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream ThoughtsWinter is ending."Winter is ending. It feels like after a long winter, I am stepping into spring, some of the seeds I have nourished in creative withdrawal and stillness are starting to break through." Here is the first episode of the podcast ‚Pioneer Spirit & Mainstream Thoughts‘. A podcast about transformational leadership/entrepreneurship, communication, and co-creation. In this episode, Stephanie Bachmair evaluates how winter and art are nourishing our pioneer spirit. In the second part, she deepens the quality of wintering with Iina Santamäki, and bridges it to the organizational field and inside-out communication. This episode...
2023-03-2327 min