What talents and skills already exist within me, or lie dormant, just waiting to be nurtured and developed? What inner strengths do I already have? What other skills could I cultivate to continue evolving and, in turn, become an agent of change, within my team, my organisation, or even society? How can my personal growth meaningfully contribute to my work environment and the world at large in these times of great transformation, uncertainty, and conflicting viewpoints?
Last week, I joined a group of colleagues from the European Commission for a reflective walk in the forest, immersing ourselves in these questions. Our focus? A deep dive into the five dimensions of the Inner Development Goals (IDGs), a powerful framework for personal and collective growth.
Surrounded by nature, still caught between winter’s lingering quiet and the bold arrival of spring, our conversations took on a different depth. Thinking and connecting in the great outdoors is profoundly different from doing so within four walls, no straight lines, no artificial constraints, just the wind, the sun, the scent of trees, and the grounding feel of stones beneath our feet.
This experience left me wondering: Have you explored the IDGs for your own inner growth and the growth of your team? How do you integrate inner development into your professional life?
In the photo are my visual notes taken live during the walk in the forest.
