To celebrate 5 years of The Power of Music Thinking podcast, here is a comprehensive guide with 20 selected conversations (from more than 70 episodes) on what modern leaders are asking, and how our guests, the “AND-musicians”, ampersands and polymaths are answering. Modern leadership faces unprecedented noise, rapid change, and complex dynamics. Traditional “command and […]
As an addition to The Power of Music Thinking podcast, I am also a regular guest on other podcasts. That gives me the opportunity to share my personal story about the development of Music Thinking and my practice as a creative companion and coach. Here is the latest episode of the Ampersand Manifesto Podcast with […]
Spatiosonic practice and sound-based architecture are the groundbreaking fields at the heart of this episode, where Christof Zürn sits down with exceptional guests to explore the unique mindsets and stories of those who perform at the top of their fields – and who also happen to be musicians. This conversation explores the profound links between […]
Soil ecoacoustics is the groundbreaking scientific field at the heart of this podcast episode, where Christof Zürn deconstructs the mental models of exceptional individuals who perform at the top of their fields and also happen to be musicians. This conversation explores the profound links between music and scientific work – featuring the seminal papers, scientific […]
Matthias is an internationally recognised expert at the intersection of creativity, leadership, and artificial intelligence. He was the Director of the Karajan Institute and led the team that used AI to complete Beethoven’s 10th Symphony. He is also a trained Classical Guitarist, Musicologist, Musictech Visionary, Founder, and Angel Investor. We discuss why he believes AI is […]
In many episodes, we discuss the strategic bridge between the boardroom and the stage, often focusing on clear insights and structured conversations about leadership and innovation. Today is different. We step out of the studio and into the heat of Nara, Japan, for a “soundwalk” with Jonen, a shakuhachi priest and former Komuso monk. Jonen’s […]
The word ‘orchestration’ is everywhere in business right now—we see ‘innovation orchestrator’, ‘data orchestrator’, ‘change orchestrator’. It’s become a strategic buzzword, and many are using it, just search for the term on LinkedIn. I’ve mentioned my research on this topic before, and I’m thrilled to share that the full peer-reviewed paper—which I co-authored and presented […]
What is the connection between Marketing & Singing? One of the great myths of a modern career is that you have to choose just one path. My guest today, Jessica Wan, is living proof that you absolutely don’t. Her career has taken her from leading marketing teams at world-renowned organisations like Apple and the San […]
What is Sonic UX research? Could smart sound design actually make calling a hospital a less stressful experience? And what if the sound of a cello could be scientifically mapped to our emotions? These are just some questions we’ll be exploring today with our guest, Caitlyn Trevor. Caitlyn holds a PhD in Music Theory, a […]
Audio Postcard. And we’re back! After a reflective summer break, The Power of Music Thinking returns with a special episode that is both a journey for the senses and a look into the future. I’ve just returned from a trip to Japan, a place of profound contrasts, where ancient traditions coexist with futuristic cityscapes. Instead […]