I just completed my order and downloaded my ebook! I read your story — it was very moving. Thank you, @Sarah Santacroce

This week we were in conversation with Elif whose story begins not with action, but with a pause. After years in research, social science, and academia—and the disorienting experience of moving between countries—Elif found herself “getting lost in the kitchen,” a phrase she uses to describe the quiet unraveling and reassembling of her sense of purpose. It was in this space of stillness and introspection that she began to reconnect with herself. Time slowed down, and with it came the opportunity to reflect deeply on the choices she had made—and the ones she still could. Fast forward to COVID and she attends the 2022 IDG summit online and something clicks, she senses a shift in her and all the pieces she’s been reflecting upon begin to align.... It's 2024, she’s back in Turkey, her country of birth, when 79 women are elected as mayors across Turkish cities. Watching this happen Elif feels a strong calling to reach out to them, believing that the knowledge of the IDGs would support their leadership as mayors. Immediately five very curious newly elected mayors responded! Soon they gathered for an initial meeting where they focused on their inner compass, took time to tell their stories, shared their values and discussed how they wanted to lead as mayors. This initial meeting created a deep bond between them, for the first time they felt connected to each other as well as to something greater that they could aspire to. Over the next 8 months, despite their hectic schedules, the mayors met 3 more times and their energy to co-create change grew stronger. Each session was initiated with intention, and they embarked on a theory U journey, co-sensing leading to co-creation. All the while Elif is connecting the dots of her own uncertainty and understanding from her experiences in Caux, with the IDGs, the SDGs, and with a change process. In December she proposes that the mayors focus on women and climate and organize World Café discussions in each of their cities. Despite numerous obstacles with Elif’s guidance they spend 4 months organizing the events. In April 2025 in 5 cities Turkish women from different backgrounds come together to connect and engage on climate change in their cities.

releases this week! Who is interested in discussing these practices together, here? Drop a YES in the comments. Co-authored by Otto Scharmer and Katrin Kaeufer, this groundbreaking guide offers 7 transformative practices to catalyze multi-system change and planetary healing. Blending proven frameworks like Social Fields with real-world stories of global change-makers, it provides a powerful pathway to collective transformation. Amid today’s crises, small "islands of coherence" are paving the way for a new planetary movement. Learn how to unlock generative listening, presencing, and ecosystem leadership to co-create a future of unity and flourishing. Our local actions can ripple outward to inspire global change—be part of the next renaissance. You can find links to order the book and access the first two chapters for free at ottoscharmer.com

Hello everyone 🌞 Update on 2️⃣ events that we’ll be hosting 1. Some of you may be aware that one of our members is actively working with the IDGs  I first met Elif Kuş Saillard at the IDG Caux Forum in 2024 and have since watched her journey with deep admiration — from a thoughtful social science researcher to a dynamic social accelerator. She’s now working with mayors in five cities in Turkey, helping them explore new ways of understanding, leading, and implementing change. We’re hosting this conversation to shine a light on her powerful work and invite others to support it. Your presence — and any contribution you can make — will help fund Elif’s travel as she continues to bring her insights and energy to communities that need them. Please join to learn, be inspired, and invest in the future she’s helping to create on May 21st from 13.00-14.00 CET for a Special Conversation. Here's the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JinfTqf8QqaNwswPYwknxg 2. Our JUNE Connection Call – On Thursday, June 5th from 08.00–09.00 CEST In June since we heard your interest in Presencing: 7 Practices for Transforming Self, Society, and Business, the powerful new book by Otto Scharmer. Sarah and I were at the launch event and came away inspired—and we know many of you are eager to explore the practices together. Bring your reflections, questions, and curiosity. Whether you’ve read the whole book or are just getting started, you’re warmly welcome. We’re looking forward to another rich and thoughtful conversation with you. 👉 Here’s the link to the post ]https://www.skool.com/innerdevelopmentatwork/presencing-7-practices-for-tranforming-self-society-and-business?p=6b74df0c 🤙DO Let us know in the comments if you’ll be joining — AND tag someone who would love to be a part of this conversation.