In a world with continuous change and constant innovation, learning has been given a new meaning. We are challenged to learn new skills, work together with people from very different backgrounds and be flexible enough to change roles, jobs, and organizational directions quickly.
It is, therefore, important that we learn to learn, so we can adjust, change, take new actions and make use of our full potential.
In a world with continuous change and constant innovation, learning has been given a new meaning. We are challenged to learn new skills, work together with people from very different backgrounds and be flexible enough to change roles, jobs, and organizational directions quickly.
It is, therefore, important that we learn to learn, so we can adjust, change, take new actions and make use of our full potential.
All learning at Doors Open is based on Embodied Learning. Embodied learning is that you are what you do or what you want to radiate. That way if you learn something, you can also ensure that it is also embodied. Only then will there be a lasting and profound transformation.
Our unique approach combines research within the fields of Neuroscience, action-oriented communication, somatic intelligence, and mindfulness. Somatic intelligence unlocks the wisdom of the body. In our society we have forgotten to use this and instead we especially emphasize cognitive intelligence. At Doors Open we can help you add your somatic intelligence to that.
We help professionals, teams and organizations take new actions – actions they couldn’t take before, even under the same old pressures or circumstances.
Embodied learning is based on the concept of Somatic intelligence that looks at the whole person and all her talents. Neuroscience research shows that behavioral patterns are visible not only in the brain, but throughout the entire nervous system in the body. So, it would be strange, when looking at learning and behaviour changes, not to look at the intelligence and knowledge in the body.
Somatic intelligence gives you access to all aspects of your intelligence – intellectual, emotional, and physical. Using your full intelligence, learning moves from your head to your body as a whole.
This approach makes sustainable (profound and lasting) change possible.
Embodied learning is based on the concept of Somatic intelligence that looks at the whole person and all her talents. Neuroscience research shows that behavioral patterns are visible not only in the brain, but throughout the entire nervous system in the body. So, it would be strange, when looking at learning and behaviour changes, not to look at the intelligence and knowledge in the body.
Somatic intelligence gives you access to all aspects of your intelligence – intellectual, emotional, and physical. Using your full intelligence, learning moves from your head to your body as a whole.
This approach makes sustainable (profound and lasting) change possible.
All development trajectories, coaching and learning interventions at Doors Open are approached from an Embodied Learning perspective. This unique way of learning:
Combines the latest developments in neuroscience, action-oriented communication (For example: how do I express a request clearly, how do I say no in a way that does not harm the relationship? How can I calm myself in stressful situations and make an informed choice?), mindfulness and body movement practices.
Helps you deal with the challenges you face; perform under pressure, work together effectively, find a goal in accordance with your values, how to express your opinion, take up space, be resilient, communicate effectively and be authentically present.
Combines body, mind and behavior and allows you to change more than your mind – to make purposeful and impactful changes in the way you approach your life and work.
Helps you undertake new actions skillfully, aligned with your own vision and values, even under the same old pressure.
Embodied learning means that knowledge is not only held and used with a cognitive understanding but also from a felt experience within the body. This felt experience means that you can take new actions that align with your values and vision, even under the same old pressures and circumstances.
In 2015, during a trajectory for managers within an international organization, I worked together with a trainer and coach who had the managers do exercises in which they experienced in the body what they had learned cognitively.
I was amazed at the effect of these exercises; the managers understood through experiencing (not just cognitive understanding) what they could do to be a better manager. You literally saw the click when the managers felt what it is like to be a powerful, inspiring and authentic leader.
The exercises we did with the managers were based on embodied learning and very consciously dealing with feeling through the body and understanding through logic and cognition. One does not show different behavior by just understanding it, but by actually feeling the new behavior in the body. This leads to embodied leadership, leadership that you embody.
Shortly afterwards I started my training as a Somatic Coach at the Strozzi Institute in California. In recent years I have seen how the approach of embodied learning and somatic coaching helps managers, leaders and professionals to achieve profound and lasting behavioral change.
As a somatic coach, I see the full potential of my clients. My mission is to help leaders and teams tap into their whole selves so they can connect with who they are, their aspirations and goals, and the steps they need to take to get there.
Partnering with you to create sustainable change & transformation
The various Doors Open products and services are designed based on an Embodied Learning approach.
Insight and knowledge alone cannot lead to a breakthrough in behavioral change. For profound and lasting change to take place, you must incorporate a key component that most coaching omits: the intelligence of the body. We call this Somatic Intelligence.
It is quite a challenge for everyone to lead yourself and others in this world. To navigate well, to find your own meaningful way and to deal with the difficult and the joyful moments. How do you do this in an organization as a manager?
How often do you leave a situation thinking it didn’t turn out the way you wanted it to? You would have liked to react or feel differently. Or that your emotions completely controlled your behaviour and you were unable to react differently based on reason. Certain situations or people trigger behavior, feelings or thoughts in yourself that do not contribute to how you would like to feel or what you want to achieve.
Do you have any questions? Not sure which approach is best for you? Or would you like advice on how we can help you?
Insight and knowledge alone cannot lead to a breakthrough in behavioral change. For profound and lasting change to take place, you must incorporate a key component that most coaching omits: the intelligence of the body. We call this Somatic Intelligence.
It is quite a challenge for everyone to lead yourself and others in this world. To navigate well, to find your own meaningful way and to deal with the difficult and the joyful moments. How do you do this in an organization as a manager?
How often do you leave a situation thinking it didn’t turn out the way you wanted it to? You would have liked to react or feel differently. Or that your emotions completely controlled your behaviour and you were unable to react differently based on reason. Certain situations or people trigger behavior, feelings or thoughts in yourself that do not contribute to how you would like to feel or what you want to achieve.
Do you have any questions? Not sure which approach is best for you? Or would you like advice on how we can help you?
Embodied Learning creates awareness. The first step in everything we do is awareness. Why? Because you can’t change what you don’t know or don’t feel.
95% of what we do in our daily life we do on autopilot. So many reactions and thoughts that we do not fully register. Through embodied learning you learn to find the pause button, to reflect and to become aware of your actions; the basis to kickstart your profound and lasting change. Awareness creates opportunities for conscious choices!
To change our behaviour, we first need to know which patterns are no longer helpful to us.
It is not always possible to control our thoughts or to turn them off. We can, however, see what your body is telling you. Working with interventions that affect us on a physical level, automatically affects our thoughts and behavior as well. This connection and combination leads to sustainable change.
Link directly with our founder, Suzanne Mau-Asam.Doors Open
Javastraat 281
2585 AL The Hague
info@doors-open.nl
06-20253092
