006 - What managers can learn from the clown with Steph Kinsch

In this episode, I talk to Stephan Kinsch, a trained chartered accountant who turned into a TEDx speaker, successful executive coach, opened the circus Zaltimbanq and runs a clown school. Others say about Steph that “he doesn’t take himself seriously but does things very seriously.” 

We talk about similarities between the circus and meetings and what circus directors can teach managers and facilitators about structuring effective working sessions. This interview may change the way you thought about breaks and teach you how to better leverage their value. Steph guides us through several exercises that help participants connect and open up.  

Don’t miss the part when Steph shares what he learned in a business meeting that he now applies in his clown workshops (and I witnessed the effectiveness myself). The clown will surely inspire you to think of meetings differently and help you design workshops that work. 

Related links you may want to check out:

• Stephan Kinsch’s business page: https://www.bebop.lu/ 
• Steph’s circus school: https://www.zaltimbanq.lu/ and Facebook Page
• His TEDx talk 
• My blog post after joining Steph’s Clown workshop
• Our sponsor Session Lab (affiliate link) 

 Connect to Steph Kinsch:

• LinkedIn 

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