Mapping the dynamic interplay of our inner and outer world The Coherence Matrix enables individuals and organisations to understand how they function internally, and how they shape and are shaped by the environments in which they operate. As such, it offers a universal and practical framework for leadership, transformation, and personal development. A new kind of map for understanding human-environment interactions Human experience is shaped by two intertwined dimensions: our

A fundamental framework for understanding human experience This paper introduces the Inner Human Architecture, a foundational model describing how human experience is structured. It integrates insights from ancient philosophy, contemporary psychology, neuroscience, phenomenology, and systems theory to create a unified map of the inner human system. Revealing the structure of our being. The model explains the layers of reality through which humans sense, interpret, feel, imagi

Introduction Leadership in the 21st century has entered a new territory with the rise of geopolitical tension, rapid technological shifts, and escalating planetary and human demands. These challenges require leaders to operate with levels of understanding, energy and integrity that traditional competency models no longer support. Incremental improvement is no longer sufficient; what is needed is a transformation in the inner architecture from which leaders perceive, decide an

Introduction This whitepaper introduces the Sublime Coherence Change Model, a new framework for understanding and facilitating sustainable behavioural change. Rooted in ancient philosophy and integrated with modern behavioural science, the model asserts that genuine, lasting transformation requires coherence across seven fundamental layers of the human system. When these layers align, change becomes not only achievable but natural and self-reinforcing. The challenge of behavi

Interview with Carl Manlan His path - from a doctor’s son in Côte d’Ivoire - to global impact leader reveals how empathy, faith, and courage can transform lives. Some life journeys remind us how vision can rise from hardship. Carl’s is one of them. Born in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire - a city of sharp contrasts - he rose to lead social impact programmes across 33 African markets, shaping a more inclusive future for millions. He went on to serve as Vice President for Inclusive Impa

Since January 2025, Marloes Groenewegen has been leading Fairtrade Netherlands. She is committed to fair trade and to improving the living conditions of farmers and workers in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. The big challenge: getting food brands, supermarkets, and consumers to pay a fairer price for products such as coffee, tea, and bananas. For me, it is a pleasure to speak with Marloes. What strikes me most is her enormous positivity. There simply seems to be no room for

Marcello Palazzi on purpose, conviction and the future we choose Few people have asked themselves the question “ What does human progress truly mean? ” as consistently - and acted on it as boldly - as Marcello Palazzi. A serial entrepreneur with over 30 ventures to his name, he moves with ease between spiritual visionaries and business leaders, while shaping policy across continents. As the co-founder of the B Corp movement in Europe and initiator of numerous global initiativ

In gesprek met Barbara Kerstens – Directeur Stichting Voeding Leeft Niet vaak haalde ik zoveel uit een gesprek als onlangs, toen ik sprak met Barbara Kerstens, directeur van Voeding Leeft. Deze organisatie helpt jaarlijks duizenden mensen met chronische aandoeningen om hun gezondheid te verbeteren door middel van leefstijlverandering.   Wat ik bijzonder vind, is dat Barbara op een zeer verfrissende manier naar ziekte en gezondheid kijkt en durft om de status quo te doorbreken

“Essentially, I always want to shape and build something. Without such love or passion, I would not be able to do keep going.”   After a decade at a leading pharma company and six years driving technology development at a rapidly growing startup, Ricarda recently changed course. In this interview, she shares powerful insights into what drives her to create meaningful impact, the core values that guide her, the challenges she's faced as a female leader, how she harnesses intui

If you’re someone who leads with purpose, you’ve likely experienced it: that wonderful moment when everything just clicks. Your thoughts are clear, your values are grounded, your next step feels unmistakably right, and you’re fulfilled by the impact of your work. That’s what I call Sublime Coherence , introduced in this brief post. How wonderful would it be if we could invest maximum energy in creating impact while staying fully energised ourselves? As impact entrepreneur I