Envisioning the Future
Embracing Our Stories
I envision a future where we embrace our stories not as isolated fragments but as a cohesive narrative—a mosaic that guides us toward our purpose.
Story Listening
In today’s world, individuals often appear more devoted to the apps on their phones than to each other. I envision a future where we listen to our stories not as passive observers but as active architects of our destinies. I see a future where story listening becomes the starting point of every journey, the key to unlocking our full potential. Life and Leadership Journey Mapping (LLM) is the tool that helps us recognize this potential.
Building Stories Together
Today, it’s vital to reflect on the meaning of this old African proverb: If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. I hope for a future where we build our stories collectively—not as separate individuals but as a community of explorers. Story Building is not just a phase; it is a collaborative process in which we dig into our shared human experiences to uncover authenticity.
Storytelling as a Bridge
Imagine a future where storytelling becomes a bridge of empathy that connects us all. The stories we co-create are not mere fabrications; they are reflections of the truth, resonating within us and with those around us.
Living Our Stories
I hope for a future where we do not just tell stories, but we live them. Story Doing will be our intention—aligning our words with our actions so that the stories we share become the realities we shape.
Embracing Story Becoming
Through this process, I envision us embracing Story Becoming—growing continuously and refining our beliefs, principles, and values as the world evolves. We will navigate the Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) world not with fear, but with vision, understanding, clarity and agility.
Backcasting to Create the Future
I think of a future where Backcasting allows us to start with the future we want to create. We can take deliberate actions today by envisioning a desired future and working backward. We will use systems thinking not to complexify, but to simplify; we will use human-centered design not just as a method but as a lens—always to be people first.
Empowering Through Life and Leadership Journey Mapping
I see a future where Life and Leadership Journey Mapping empowers us all—to deeply understand ourselves, craft intentional futures, and create our best selves and a better world for everyone.
Growing Together
I hope for a future where we grow together, where systems thinking becomes the lens through which we understand our interconnectedness. We will celebrate the web of connections and recognize the common threads that strengthen us.
Discovering Our Super Niche
In this human-centered future, I envision each person discovering their super niche—a unique space shaped by their past and directed toward an inspiring future. The Hero’s Growth and Transformation story will not be one of isolated triumph but one of collective growth, supported by friends, mentors, and community.
The Importance of Deliberate Practice
I envision a future where we all understand the importance of deliberate practice—where our work fuels a marketing flywheel powered by the stories we live and the growth we pursue. I see our intentional growth becoming a guiding light for others, with our stories serving as tools for navigating a complex world.
Living Boldly Into Our Stories
I am committed to building a future where we—you, me, and all of us—live boldly into our stories. Through the Life and Leadership Journey Mapping process, we will transform ourselves and reshape the systems around us. I see a future worth looking back on with pride, crafted with courage, connection, and compassion.
I envision this future today.