Enspiral Newsletter: November 2023
What's alive in the world of meaningful work.
Kia ora koutou katoa, Greetings & welcome all to another edition of the Enspiral newsletter.
We’re pleased to invite you to Enspiral Summerfest 2024 this January in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand ! 🌞
📼 Get a taste: Highlights reel from last year !
Network Updates
One of the very special things about Enspiral is how we deal with money - and our next cobudget round is slowly brewing.
Podcast of the Month
Designing Serious Games - Enspiral Podcast with Hailey Cooperrider
Stepping into the magic ring of play opens up possibilities for co-imagining potential futures, practising vital skills, and understanding parts of complex systems. In this conversation with Hailey Cooperrider we dive into the world of serious games and explore how they can shape organisations.
Made by Enspiral
Nicole launched her coffee box business Kaffe Kiss! Each box comes with curated specialty coffee beans from small-batch local roasters around Europe and artwork inspired by the featured city. And there's a beautiful Enspiral collabo story there too - Dan has been coaching Nicole over the past few months and the results can now be tasted with delight ☕️
In the meantime, Enspiral's very own Card Wizard Michał, has been developing a playful facilitation ecosystem powered by cards (also supported by Dan's business coaching). Here's the first card story, about 28 people co-writing a 174 page book about regeneration over 11 days - with no AI-generated content- just playing cards 🃏
Emma wrote a wholehearted article about the tough decision to wind down the Community of Practice developed over many years, with the focus on closing well and honouring the community.
Missing Joriam's delightful video presence? Have a look this video comparing nature in the worlds of Miyazaki and Tolkien.
Other Goodness
Gamma, an AI tool that can help with your next presentation.
Card
Today's card is an invitation to notice any Elephants in the Room that might be present, and give them some attention and love.
(Card designed by Silvia)
Wishing you a beautiful day,
Michał