Do you know the feeling when you come home satisfied after a relaxing day at the lake with lots of sun and fresh air? Or when you're exhausted after sport but still full of energy? When you could move mountains after a success, full of motivation and ideas? When you're in the flow?
That's roughly how powerful an experiential walking conversation feels , say my walking conversation partners. Originally, I didn't want to offer this option at all. But it would have been a real shame if I hadn't just tried it.
After I left my own company and took 100 days off, one of my mentors encouraged me to pass on my experiences and other life lessons. I resisted this with all my might ;-) Here is the story of how it came about .
I literally "stepped out" of my comfort zone and developed my own format . I've probably been having these conversations unconsciously for half my life. Creativity, enthusiasm and motivation are qualities that are attributed to me and that I now know how to use.
This year I have already conducted 10 experience-walking conversations. The effects and results make me proud, especially as I have been able to work with many exciting and successful people. But what I am most pleased about is the effects for the walking conversation partners - because that's what it's all about... from the experience to the result !
Learnings from Experiential Walking Conversations
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An exchange while walking is a completely different format and brings movement on many levels.
If you want to get moving, you have to move - at least out of your comfort zone. Studies show that movement in nature promotes creativity and innovation, stimulates new ways of thinking and leads to new ideas. Steve Jobs was known for holding important discussions while walking. Aristotle was also mentally and physically active. Some companies already conduct employee discussions while walking - I even know some who hold their job interviews while walking ;-) YES, that brings movement into the conversation!
Such micro-breaks of one day are wellness for mind and body - and your own future .
Everyone has different challenges – consciously or unconsciously, privately or professionally. Impulses from outside bring different perspectives . This can have an impact...
Tools or the right toolbox are proven to make sense and bring structure to different challenges.
Many people talk – but only a few do! At the end of the day, you have to pick out the right ideas and then implement them.
A shared experience creates a bond. Trust is essential.
If you want to get moving or gain momentum, you look for a sparring partner – that’s what many successful people do.
For me personally , I have learned that I can do it and that I want to do it. But only if I feel like I can help and I enjoy it .
Due to the positive feedback, the positive effects after such a short time and all these learnings, I have decided to permanently include the walking experience talks in the Bucketlist Schmied portfolio . A successful "pilot" so to speak, which is literally "going into series" ...
In addition, there was already a greater need for walking conversations in the first season, which I can now cover. Another 10 walking conversations will be held and I am pleased that there are already bookings for the autumn - recommendations from participants and a repeat offender ;-)
Quick wins to get moving for free and on your own
Read books. Often it is the bestsellers in the respective categories that are close to your heart. Take a few hours and spend them in a bookstore. Or ask people who have achieved what you are aiming for about their three favorite books that got them there.
Find mentors and sparring partners . Find someone who is already where you want to go or has already had the experience. You will be surprised at who will give you answers if you just ask... it will have an impact!
Get moving. Whether it's talking, listening or thinking. Lots of people talk, but only a few DO! No matter how you go about it, get moving. You have to take the first step out of this comfort zone yourself - you can walk the path together.
Have conversations while you're moving. During staff meetings or business appointments, as well as phone calls or web meetings, conversations with friends or family - exchanging ideas while walking can open up new perspectives.
And... combine this movement with a small or large experience. Whether it's appropriate or just for fun. In any case, following the bucket list method, it can lead from the experience to the result.
I hope that this has given you some inspiration. If you are interested in an experiential conversation with the Bucketlist Smith, you can find all the information you need for your personal change of perspective here .
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