Aiki Leadership Lab

Aiki Leadership Lab

Aiki Leadership Lab is a community for people interested in exploring practical ways of dealing with everyday challenges, relationships, leadership, communication and personal development.

The group grows out of our Aiki Leadership Lab WhatsApp community, where we regularly explore themes such as dealing with pressure, setting boundaries, saying no, getting others to say yes, cooperation, conflict, uncertainty, responsibility, resilience and finding balance in difficult situations.

Our aim is not simply to discuss ideas, but to explore how we actually respond in real situations. We use open discussion, shared experiences, reflection, role-play exercises and simple practical experiments that members can apply in everyday life.

Many of the ideas are inspired by principles found in Aikido, such as maintaining balance, adapting to pressure, working with rather than against resistance, and responding appropriately to changing situations. No Aikido or martial arts experience is required.

Meetups may take place online or in person and are designed to be interactive. Members are encouraged to contribute their own experiences, questions and perspectives.

The purpose of the Aiki Leadership Lab is to create a supportive community where people can learn from each other, experiment with different approaches and develop more effective ways of dealing with the challenges they encounter in work and everyday life.