How did you learn about Art of Hosting (please add the date and place) and what attracted you to it?
I learned about an immediately applied AoH techniques in the European Commission, Brussels in 2007 with the big support of George Por, and supported the very first training there with Monica Nissen, Phil Cass and Toke Moeller.
Tell us about your experience with Art of Hosting as part of your life and work. What would you say your competence in it is? (new, starting practitioner, experienced practitioner, steward)
I support, coach, design and host participatory events for beginners or experiences clients. I am an experienced process designer, skillful and subtle host, coach, community builder and pioneer of collaborative practices. For over two decades, I have been supporting teams and individuals at the highest levels of business, politics, non-profit organisations and civil society.
My clients come to me when they need to go deeper and further in their work than they are able to go alone. They are often leaders seeking a shift or transformation - at an individual, team or organisational level.
What is the primary field/topic/focus in your hosting work?
Seeing the big picture, and the potential for evolution. Training others to share their practice and to apply it in every field of live, personal or work related. I specialise on creating a "community muscle", train the thinking as and for the collective. True sensing and sourcing deeper. I am a natural connector.
Are there interests/passions that you'd like to share?
Connecting fearlessly communities with diverse backgrounds. Creating trust and a safe space. Collective story harvest instead of penal discussion. Making any training participatory also in the academic world. My passion are Salons, salon talks, salon events, salon research. I am hosting my own salons and those of other people.
Dear Ursula, as i have been invited to offer new processes in the change the Hungarian Public service is about to take...I wonder if you can give me more details on your work within the EU Agota
yes you are right, emersense, Forum Alpbach, Matthias - all right hits :-). I am one of the co-founders of emersense, Hub Vienna and some other initiatives - Matthias is one of my colleagues and friends.
I would love to meet you - 6th in the best for me as on the 7th I will be flying to Romania to host a conference on Social Innovation for the CEE region (http://connection.ropot.ro/)
ta daa, you found me :) My German comes back when I'm in a German speaking country, but I'm full of grammatical mistakes and I'm pretty sure I can't speak any AoH language in German. I understand almost everything in a normal conversation though. When is the event where you want a co-host? xx
Bonjour Ursula! Je suis ravie de te voir te joindre au groupe francophone! Bienvenue parmi nous, il se passe plein de choses en ce moment en AoH en français, séminaire à Liège le 4-7 juillet (invitation à sortir prochainement) et d'autres rencontres en préparation. Et je pense que nous allons bientôt avoir le plaisir de travailler ensemble! C'est super. Je t'embrasse, à très bientôt,
I would love to hear who have been those estonians that have been taking part in the art of hosting trainings. Would love to connect with them. My e.mail is piret@ruumiloojad.ee. Lots of love, Piret
Thanks very much, Ursula, for your welcome. I just updated my profile a bit. I'm a newbie -- attending my first gathering this weekend in Columbus. I am eager to learn more!
Thank you for your message. I have been on the move since I joined the Art of Hosting. I am eager to get involved and to add more information. I am in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. I was introduced by Amanda Hachey.
Ursula, Thank you for such a warm and quick welcome to the AOH community! There is a lot of information on the site... Do you have recommendations as to the best way to learn more about the AOH process and becoming active? I live in southern California and it appears that there is a lack of serious lack of local AOH practitioners so the online community will be my primary entry point. Thanks again for your comment, it is nice to have a connection! Regards, Katherine
Danke Ursula für die Konktakaufnahme und den Hinweis! Sehr gerne möchte ich AoH bald erleben, denn darauf kommt es ja an! Muss nur schauen wie ich das mit zwei kleinen Kindern, Masterarbeit und bald wieder Teilzeitarbeit hinbekomme...aber wie Scharmer sagt "go to the places of most potential" und "never give up - you are not alone" ;)
Weisst du wie ich die schwedischen Studenten kontaktieren könnte? Vielleicht gibt es da Austauschmöglichkeit, v.a. was die akademische Seite angeht. Ich merke, dass ich intuitiv nicht nur über die Konzepte als Objekt schreiben, sondern sie schon in der Arbeit selbst anwenden möchte (z.B. auf die positive Samen der Zukunft aufbauen anstatt die lineare rationale Analyse und Problemfokus; offene generative Gesprächsinterviews anstatt gezielte Überprüfung oder Ablehnung einer vorgefertigten Hypothese; die Arbeit selbst als Resultat von vielen spannenden Gesprächen anstatt mein individueller Geistesblitz ...), die klassische akademische Herangehensweise aber eben eher rational-analytisch-linear ist....
Thanks for your welcome. I have been on the listserve for ages, can't believe it's taken me so long to join here. We must have a conversation about depth sometime. :-)
Thank you Ursula! Such a beautiful website! I will add my photo. As we speak Sharon Joy Kleitsch who invited me to AOH 5 years ago is posted our World Open Space on Open Space event in Florida from May 16th to 19th on your site. I am hosting and facilitating and this never would have happened had it not been for my training with AOH. People from China, Africa, Australia, Taiwa, Serbia, Haiti are coming. So exciting. Also folks from AOH in Minneapolis. I would love a huge crowd of all of you to be here too. Thank you again! Suzanne
Thank you so much, Ursula! I'll go add my photo now. I'm thrilled to be here; I always thought the AoH ning site was specifically for people who had been through an AoH training -- otherwise I would have joined years ago.
Well it's a fantastic international network! You all should be very proud of what you've created. I hope to encourage more collaboration between NCDD and the AoH folks who are based in the U.S.
Thanks for the lovely welcome, I will upload a photo in the next couple of days. I am really looking forward to gaining insight in to the art of hosting having just taken up a host role in my organisation.
Done!! :-) I'll be getting into AoH small - small :-) These last semester weeks are being terrific at work, and it's difficult now to find relaxed spaces for all of these. It sounds inspiring, so definetly I'll be surfing the site! Thanks!
Thanks for the welcome, Ursula! I just posted a photo, and am looking forward to joining the conversations. I just did my first AoH training last week on Bowen Island and am very excited to be part of this amazing community!
Thanks for your warm welcome, Ursula! Lori Lovens was very kind to invite me and I've been wanting to attend an event with AoH. I look forward to being an active participant soon. -- Pon
Hi Ursula, thanks for the welcome and the beautiful days at the Bregenzer Salon.
The combination of country and city indeed was not the right one. Although in the Nethelands there is also a small town Hasselt. :-) Looking forward to stay in touch.
Uploaded already a profile image and some more photos of the activities I creat and apply with children mainly, but also with adults. Dont have much photos of the work with adults though.
Looking forwar to understand and connect with the Art of Hosting Community.
Are there any event's schedule for Portugal or are there any Portuguese that you know of in the community?
Elena Leibbrand
Mar 15, 2011
Agota Eva Ruzsa
Apr 6, 2011
Alexis Eremia
Hello Ursula,
yes you are right, emersense, Forum Alpbach, Matthias - all right hits :-). I am one of the co-founders of emersense, Hub Vienna and some other initiatives - Matthias is one of my colleagues and friends.
I would love to meet you - 6th in the best for me as on the 7th I will be flying to Romania to host a conference on Social Innovation for the CEE region (http://connection.ropot.ro/)
I will send you my number in a message.
Looking forward
Sep 28, 2011
Lama Juma
ta daa, you found me :) My German comes back when I'm in a German speaking country, but I'm full of grammatical mistakes and I'm pretty sure I can't speak any AoH language in German. I understand almost everything in a normal conversation though. When is the event where you want a co-host? xx
Dec 6, 2011
Eva Sobotka
Viellen Dank! Ich freu mich, so eine grosse Familie zu finden... :-)
Dec 14, 2011
Ruth Moser
Hi Ursula, ja und freu mich!
Dec 23, 2011
Holger Heller
happy to accept :) lg aus dem eisig-winterlich weissen wien, hg Holger
Feb 9, 2012
Nancy Bragard
Bonjour Ursula! Je suis ravie de te voir te joindre au groupe francophone! Bienvenue parmi nous, il se passe plein de choses en ce moment en AoH en français, séminaire à Liège le 4-7 juillet (invitation à sortir prochainement) et d'autres rencontres en préparation. Et je pense que nous allons bientôt avoir le plaisir de travailler ensemble! C'est super. Je t'embrasse, à très bientôt,
Nancy
Feb 22, 2012
Susan Rainier, AIA LEED AP BD+C
Hello Ursula,
May you be and how nice to be with you and learn about new ways that I truly resonate with, it seems to be a gift and I thank you with love.
Susan
May 14, 2012
Piret Jeedas
Thank you and warm greetings.
I would love to hear who have been those estonians that have been taking part in the art of hosting trainings. Would love to connect with them. My e.mail is piret@ruumiloojad.ee. Lots of love, Piret
Sep 4, 2012
Ilse Pogatschnigg
Danke dir für die Einladung! Ist eine Ehre, hier zu sein :-) Und ich bin gespannt...
Dec 10, 2012
Pam Howe
Just learning about the process. In a Masters OD program and felt this might be a way to connect to others. Thanks
Feb 6, 2013
Susan Whitmore
Thanks very much, Ursula, for your welcome. I just updated my profile a bit. I'm a newbie -- attending my first gathering this weekend in Columbus. I am eager to learn more!
All best,
Susan
Feb 6, 2013
Myriam Chautard-Dufresne
Thank you very much Ursula for your warm & spontaneous welcome: I do feel I've found my Tribe... and lovin' it! :-)
Looking forward to share more conversations-that-matter, whether online or Live!
Feb 7, 2013
Yolanda Kramer
Hi Ursula,
enjoying to be here in the international AOH community :-)
and especially being connected to Austrian AOH practitioners!
lovely greetings from Vienna!
(meanwhile I am visible here due to the connected photo to my profile after the approval of my membership ;-)
Feb 27, 2013
Ken Bellemare
Hi Ursula:
Thank you for your message. I have been on the move since I joined the Art of Hosting. I am eager to get involved and to add more information. I am in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. I was introduced by Amanda Hachey.
Best wishes - Ken Bellemare
Mar 12, 2013
Jivan Wells
Dear Ursula
Thank you for welcoming me here :-)
Yes there is a lot going on here - and I'll take some time to get to know what to follow, what is valuable for me in my life work
Love always...
Mar 27, 2013
Katherine Hunter
Ursula, Thank you for such a warm and quick welcome to the AOH community! There is a lot of information on the site... Do you have recommendations as to the best way to learn more about the AOH process and becoming active? I live in southern California and it appears that there is a lack of serious lack of local AOH practitioners so the online community will be my primary entry point. Thanks again for your comment, it is nice to have a connection! Regards, Katherine
Apr 9, 2013
Sophie Dishman
Danke, Ursula. Ich freue mich schon auf einen Austausch!
Viele Grüße
Sophie
Apr 11, 2013
John Teeling
Thanks Ursula. Good to be here.
Apr 12, 2013
Gabrielle Smith
Thank you, Ursula! I have added my photo. Always nice to put a face to a name. I am looking forward to being a part of this online community.
Apr 12, 2013
Tina Meckel-Wille
Danke Ursula für die Konktakaufnahme und den Hinweis! Sehr gerne möchte ich AoH bald erleben, denn darauf kommt es ja an! Muss nur schauen wie ich das mit zwei kleinen Kindern, Masterarbeit und bald wieder Teilzeitarbeit hinbekomme...aber wie Scharmer sagt "go to the places of most potential" und "never give up - you are not alone" ;)
Weisst du wie ich die schwedischen Studenten kontaktieren könnte? Vielleicht gibt es da Austauschmöglichkeit, v.a. was die akademische Seite angeht. Ich merke, dass ich intuitiv nicht nur über die Konzepte als Objekt schreiben, sondern sie schon in der Arbeit selbst anwenden möchte (z.B. auf die positive Samen der Zukunft aufbauen anstatt die lineare rationale Analyse und Problemfokus; offene generative Gesprächsinterviews anstatt gezielte Überprüfung oder Ablehnung einer vorgefertigten Hypothese; die Arbeit selbst als Resultat von vielen spannenden Gesprächen anstatt mein individueller Geistesblitz ...), die klassische akademische Herangehensweise aber eben eher rational-analytisch-linear ist....
Liebe Grüße
tina
Apr 13, 2013
Mark McKergow
Hi Ursula,
Thanks for your welcome. I have been on the listserve for ages, can't believe it's taken me so long to join here. We must have a conversation about depth sometime. :-)
Cheers, Mark
Apr 28, 2013
Suzanne Daigle
Thank you Ursula! Such a beautiful website! I will add my photo. As we speak Sharon Joy Kleitsch who invited me to AOH 5 years ago is posted our World Open Space on Open Space event in Florida from May 16th to 19th on your site. I am hosting and facilitating and this never would have happened had it not been for my training with AOH. People from China, Africa, Australia, Taiwa, Serbia, Haiti are coming. So exciting. Also folks from AOH in Minneapolis. I would love a huge crowd of all of you to be here too. Thank you again! Suzanne
Apr 28, 2013
Sandy Heierbacher
Thank you so much, Ursula! I'll go add my photo now. I'm thrilled to be here; I always thought the AoH ning site was specifically for people who had been through an AoH training -- otherwise I would have joined years ago.
Apr 30, 2013
Sandy Heierbacher
Well it's a fantastic international network! You all should be very proud of what you've created. I hope to encourage more collaboration between NCDD and the AoH folks who are based in the U.S.
May 1, 2013
Julia Macintosh
Thank you for your welcome. :) A wonderful site, I look forward to learning a lot.
May 15, 2013
Shamini Dias
Hi Ursula .... thanks for the welcome. I just uploaded my photo and will be exploring the site. I am eager to connect and learn from this group.
May 17, 2013
brecht lefevere
Thank you for the warm welcome. I look forward to play, connect and explore in this community.
May 18, 2013
Denise Bashah
Thanks for the lovely welcome, I will upload a photo in the next couple of days. I am really looking forward to gaining insight in to the art of hosting having just taken up a host role in my organisation.
May 20, 2013
Malpart Christine
May 21, 2013
Eva Marichalar Freixa
Done!! :-) I'll be getting into AoH small - small :-) These last semester weeks are being terrific at work, and it's difficult now to find relaxed spaces for all of these. It sounds inspiring, so definetly I'll be surfing the site! Thanks!
Jun 5, 2013
ELISABETH FREIXA PÉREZ
Thank you very much. I fell greateful for the just ended wokshop In Vic and curiously to know more and practise abouyt it.
Jun 10, 2013
Martina de Lange
Thanks Ursula for the welcome. Can you tell me why its calles Art of Hosting NING?
There is a lot to explore...and to learn...and to share .
Abracos
Martina
Jun 18, 2013
Michel Thill
Hi Ursula, thank you for your message and welcome! I'm looking forward to connecting more...
Jul 8, 2013
Andreja Pliberšek
Thank you for your welcome. I'm "very new", will try my best. It's nice to be here...
Sep 24, 2013
Ursula Appolt
Hi Ursula,thank you for your welcome and I hope to see somebody of you at a AoH meeting in CH. I look forward to met and connect..
Sep 24, 2013
Jelmer de Ronde
Thanks for the welcome!
Oct 16, 2013
Robert Benn
"thank-you Ursula - smiling back at you"
Nov 3, 2013
Monica Callon
Thank you Ursula for your warm welcome. It brought a smile to my face and creates a wonderful sense of community right from the start. Lovely... :)
Nov 12, 2013
Avril Orloff
Thanks for the welcome, Ursula! I just posted a photo, and am looking forward to joining the conversations. I just did my first AoH training last week on Bowen Island and am very excited to be part of this amazing community!
Nov 17, 2013
Pon Angara
Thanks for your warm welcome, Ursula! Lori Lovens was very kind to invite me and I've been wanting to attend an event with AoH. I look forward to being an active participant soon. -- Pon
Nov 29, 2013
Lucy Herlaar-Okkema
Hi Ursula, thanks for the welcome and the beautiful days at the Bregenzer Salon.
The combination of country and city indeed was not the right one. Although in the Nethelands there is also a small town Hasselt. :-) Looking forward to stay in touch.
Take care, Lucy
Dec 11, 2013
carlos antonio fairfield cardoso
Hello Ursula,
Thanks for your welcome message.
Uploaded already a profile image and some more photos of the activities I creat and apply with children mainly, but also with adults. Dont have much photos of the work with adults though.
Looking forwar to understand and connect with the Art of Hosting Community.
Are there any event's schedule for Portugal or are there any Portuguese that you know of in the community?
Big Hug and all the best
Carlos
Dec 20, 2013
carlos antonio fairfield cardoso
Hi Ursula,
Thanks for you tips.
Big Hug
Carlos
Dec 21, 2013
Ana Raducanu
Hello, Ursula! Thank your for the welcome. I am currently on-boarding and looking forward to join the conversations.
All the best,
Ana
Dec 30, 2013
Gerardo de Luzenberger
thanks Ursula - nice to receive tips and suggestons on how to get the most from this communnity. Grazie
ge
Feb 2, 2014
Mariona I. VIDAL PLANELLS
Yes I found Barcelona AoH and I contact with him
Thanks
Feb 7, 2014
Edwin Rutsch
thanks for the greeting Ursala,
will do..
see more about Empathy Circles here.
http://j.mp/QS1cBc
Feb 11, 2014
fiona savage
Hi Ursula,
Thanks for the connection I am really keen to become involved and happy to have a SKYPE call if that helps.
cheers fiona
Mar 5, 2014