The Zensei Podcast
The Zensei Podcast
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The Zensei Podcast is about leadership that matters in today's times. Zensei is a metaphor for a new paradigm of leadership that is anchored in a concern for the well-being of all beings. This podcast brings to you idea innovators, thought leaders, and change-makers who are shaping the contours of this new possibility. You will also get to listen to the experiments from the playground of Zensei Leadership where Hariprasad Varma integrates theatre, art, yogic principles, and LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® in his work with individuals and groups.
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This podcast emphasizes leadership development, mentorship, personal growth, and mental health, with episodes that dive deep into the pursuit of happiness, the importance of responding thoughtfully, and rethinking masculinity in contemporary contexts, exemplified by conversations with thought leaders like Sridhar Ramanthan and Asgeir Persson.
The Zensei Podcast is about leadership that matters in today’s times. Zensei is a metaphor for a new paradigm of leadership that is anchored in a concern for the well-being of all beings. This podcast brings to you idea innovators, thought leaders, and change-makers who are shaping the contours of this new possibility. You will also get to listen to the experiments from the playground of Zensei Leadership where Hariprasad Varma integrates theatre, art, yogic principles, and LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® in his work with individuals and groups.
This episode features Toke Paludan Moeller, one of the Co-Founders and Co-Finders of the “Art of Hosting,” a transformative approach to conversations, facilitation, and collective consciousness.
Toke shares his rich journey of how these practices came to be rooted in ancient wisdom and how they are more relevant than ever in today’s complex world. Whether you’re in a corporate, community, or personal context, understanding and applying the principles of hosting oneself, others, and the collective can be a powerful way to foster peace, clarity, and meaningful action.
In this episode, you can learn more about:
1. Toke Moeller’s personal journey from organizing events to co-founding the “Art of Hosting”
2. The foundational principles and historical roots of hosting practices like circles and World Cafés
3. The four-fold practice: hosting oneself, being hosted, hosting others, and hosting each other 4. How the “Art of Hosting” applies in high-pressure environments like corporations and government
5. The spiritual and consciousness dimensions of hosting, rooted in wisdom traditions like Yoga and indigenous practices
6. The importance of individual responsibility and presence in creating peace and collective well-being
7. Practical steps to integrate hosting practices into everyday life, leadership, and activism
8. The relevance of hosting amidst global crises — ecological, political, and social upheavals
9. How to find training and community networks for those inspired to deepen their practice
Resources & Links:
Art of Hosting Official Website – https://artofhosting.org/
Story Catcher by Christina Baldwin – https://christinabaldwin.com/books/st…
Flow Game Methodology – https://flowgame.net/
Open Space Technology – https://artofhosting.org/what-is-aoh/…
Connect with Toke Moeller:
Email: [email protected]
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