{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Fearless Forward","title":"Mapping the Invisible: a physicist’s magical journey into business dynamics","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c8e4f764\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3098,"description":"Sometimes, the greatest opportunities are born from the greatest uncertainty.In 1991, the collapse of the former Soviet Union gave rise to a dynamic market economy. One particular physicist and mathematician not only witnessed but actively shaped the transformation of Russia’s business landscape.That man was Mikhail Klarin. Moving from scholar to pioneer, he helped build the coaching profession in Russia from the ground up, and is regarded by many as the father of executive coaching in Russia.My conversation with Mikhail on this week’s episode of the Fearless Forward podcast reveals a story of embracing uncertainty, innovating in the face of skepticism, and leading with curiosity and courage.Mikhail is both a deep thinker and a pragmatist, whose creative approaches to unlocking hidden business dynamics have set him apart. He converts his unique insights into actionable strategies for navigating change.The physicist in Mikhail loves to explore and experiment, not least in adapting constellation therapy for the business world. With his small team he creates a living, moving model of a company’s market, revealing hidden dynamics, competitive tensions, and unseen opportunities. It may sound like magic, but his rigorous approach yields astonishingly accurate results.From the fear of entering a completely new professional world to the uneasiness of explaining his unconventional work to skeptical colleagues, Mikhail has faced his share of fear.His lesson? If you want to move forward and innovate, fear is not a stop sign - it’s a natural companion on the journey.My conversation with Mikhail is an exploration of history, psychology, and the very edge of what we consider business strategy to be about.This episode will help you:Understand how to reframe self-doubt and imposter syndrome as part of your personal growth journey when navigating unfamiliar professional territory.Explore how systemic constellation modelling can uncover hidden market dynamics, competitive...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KXeykdw67ChhrMvRbmzhifjKdFt2otpwBKrCrYLXJ-U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NTI0/NjM4MDJlN2NhYmQw/ZjhiZDIyNjBiOTA4/MDU3My5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}