Working visually
Training courses and articles on working visually: drawing, organizing and sharing ideas with images and simple sketches.
With images you make complex ideas clear more quickly. You do not need to be an artist for this: simple sketches and structures are enough. Here you will find articles and training courses from The House of Coaching on visual thinking, visual facilitation and mind mapping.
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Back to simplicity: the power of paper to-do lists
In a world where technology plays a dominant role, why not rediscover simple to-do lists. This old-school method can be the change...
In a world where technology plays a dominant role, why not rediscover simple to-do lists. This old-school method can be the change for your productivity and peace of mind.
Strengthen your memory
The process of writing things down stimulates your brain in a way that typing cannot match. When you note down your tasks by hand, they turn out to be better engraved in your memory thanks to the micro-movements of your hand. Even if you forget your list, you often still remember what you wrote down. This phenomenon is almost magical and testifies to the power of writing and doodling.
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You've got the Stopping Power!
Imagine: a quiet street, where the rhythm of the day is determined by passers-by, the rustling of leaves and the occasional ring of...
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 bicycle bell. My desk by the large window on our street is my favourite place in the house, where the inside and outside worlds meet. I always sit here; musing about the outside world that feeds my inner world with mental oxygen and inspiration.
The power of an eye-catcher
This weekend, the windowsill and desk brought a new scene. Between the usual ballpoint pens and notepads, Christmas parcels and twinkling lights suddenly nestled. A subtle but thoughtful change with an unexpected effect: people who would normally walk past undisturbed now stand still. Their eyes caught by the glow, their curiosity piqued by the unexpected. And there, between the parcels and the festive greenery, they discover something more, the logo of The House of Coaching.
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The power of Mastermind: Smarter and More Successful Together
What is a Mastermind group? A Mastermind group is a team of people inside or outside an organisation, who temporarily work together to help each other…
What is a Mastermind group?
A Mastermind group is a team of people inside or outside an organisation, who temporarily work together to help each other grow, both personally and professionally. A Mastermind group is a temporary group of up to 1 year. The idea comes from Napoleon Hill, a writer who introduced the concept in his 1937 book "Think And Grow Rich". According to Hill, the power of a Mastermind Group is not one individual, but the combined intelligence of all members. It is a place where 1 + 1 equals 3, thanks to the 'third mind' that is created when people work together.
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Visualising Customer Experience
Air Events, a leading hot air balloon company, faced a challenge to strengthen their existing customer experience. In their effort to…
Air Events, a leading hot air balloon company, faced a challenge to strengthen their existing customer experience. In their effort to tackle this challenge, they contacted Karl Mortier. Step by step and with a clear goal, they set to work together using the power of visualisation.
Step 1: Gathering information
Karl started by analysing the current customer journey at Air Events. He ran sessions with the Air Events team, listened to their stories and studied customer feedback. By using visual techniques, such as Empathy Maps and Customer Journey maps, Karl brought the customers' experiences to life and provided insight into their emotions and motivations at various points in their journey.
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Looking for your favourite materials as a Visual Practitioner
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...
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 practise and improve your skills. One of the best places to find these tools is Neuland, a German company known for its quality, fast delivery and extensive range of products you need as a Visual Practitioner. It is not without reason that Neuland is often described as the Disneyland for visual practitioners.
Neuland offers an extensive selection of markers in different thicknesses and for different applications. But that is only a small part of their professional range for training, coaching and facilitation. They have a strong brand identity, with a focus on supporting your perfect work.
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Testimonial of the ultimate challenge: Stand-Up Comedy
Since 1996, Karl Mortier has stood before various audiences as a trainer. He has constantly challenged himself. By delving into...
Since 1996, Karl Mortier has stood before various audiences as a trainer. He has constantly challenged himself. By delving into visualisation and NLP master trainership, and yet nothing has ever pushed him out of his comfort zone quite like the world of stand-up comedy. Not even when he gave his first singing performance. Entering this domain was like climbing the Mount Everest of public speaking. Today he wants to share his journey with you, in which he pushed his boundaries and took on the ultimate challenge: stand-up comedy.
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Give your memory a boost like this!
We have all struggled at times with remembering new information or understanding complex concepts. Do you want to remember information better...
We have all struggled at times with remembering new information or understanding complex concepts.
Do you want to remember information better?
But did you know there is a simple way to give your memory a boost and understand information better? The answer lies in Allan Paivio's Double Coding Theory (DCT).
What is the Double Coding Theory?
The DCT states that we process and remember information by using two different representation systems: verbal and visual/spatial representations. The verbal code includes language and auditory aspects, while the visual/spatial code relates to visual and spatial characteristics.
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