MAGICommons

What if creative wellbeing isn't about constant happiness, but about learning to imagine otherwise? 

In this @MAGICommon’s conversation, @Dr. Tasha Golden challenges us to see the world like Lego bricks—deconstructible and ready to be rebuilt. 

The gap between what is and what could be might feel challenging, but it's also where transformation begins. 

Discover how to cultivate a creative mindset that turns tension into possib...

Discover how toddlers’ fearless curiosity and playful confidence reveal unexpected leadership lessons, a research-backed approach showing how childlike wonder sparks creativity, innovation, and teamwork.

In this @MAGICademy conversation with @HasanMerali, we explore how embracing unstructured play, asking fearless questions, and taking bold risks help leaders unlock growth mindsets, foster psychological safety, and cultivate high-pe...

Discover how the 3C Method transforms negative self-talk into leadership magic—a neuroscience-backed approach that invites leaders to turn the inner critic into a pathway for confidence and growth. 

In this @MAGICademy conversation with @Suzy Burke, by catching, confronting, and changing self-doubt, leaders unlock resilient mindsets and foster cultures where curiosity and clarity thrive. 

When mindful self-talk becomes the catalyst f...

What if healing were as simple as listening to a note tuned precisely to your body’s natural rhythm? 🌊

Dr. Jeffrey Thompson’s work in sound healing, brainwave entrainment, and neuroacoustic therapy reveals how specific frequencies can reset the autonomic nervous system—activating the body’s “inner physician” and restoring balance at every level.

Stress reduction and nervous system reset are at the heart of his approach, of...

Untangling the Knots: Immersive Play as the Future of Adult Healing | Strother Gaines

Are you ready to untangle the behavioral "knots" caused by rigidity and self-judgment? 

Many of us struggle with Personal Growth because we feel trapped, unable to shed the shame that accompanies failure. 

The deepest path to genuine alignment, however, might not be found on a couch, but through the surprising power of Adult Play.

This is th...

What is non-anxious leadership?

What if true leadership begins from a non-anxious space—in the deeper awareness of your body and spirit? 

In this @MAGICademy episode on non-anxious leadership, clinical psychologist @Dr. Nathan Brown explores how tuning into your body’s early signals can help reduce stress, enhance creativity, and foster a calm, centered presence rooted in spiritual wellbeing. 

Using a biopsychosocial approach, discove...

I still remember the first day VR filmmaker Carlos Austin guided me in this mesmerizing virtual world as our avatars swung together with dolphins in deep ocean waters~

Until this day, I can still “hear” the singing sounds, “touch” the smooth belly of a playful dolphin, and “see” the deep blue waters surrounding us.Carlos invested decades in the space of wedding photography, something my dad also did for a while before he pivote...

Do you know what it would feel like if you were a big whale hearing noises from big freighters deep in the ocean? 

Can you imagine yourself “hearing” the engine rumbling, horn blasting, and propelling churning? 

Can you “see” the bright lights constantly and unpredictably interrupt your soothing darkness?

How does it feel to be surrounded by the sounds of the deep ocean—until industrial noise crashes over you like a wave?

This is a mom...

The Three Pillars of Wise Leadership | Dr. Gregory Stebbins

What if leadership wasn’t about the burden to be the smartest in the room with all the tactics and strategies, or having all the answers?

What if leadership is simply a gentle start from the heart?

Starting from the heart is to cultivate self-wisdom through presence and deep self-reflection, nurturing relationships through acceptance and clarity, and designing conscious struc...

Unlock the power within with Tricia Eastman on the latest episode of @MAGICademy Podcast. @Tricia Eastman, a global thought leader and initiated medicine woman, explores the transformative practice of inner alchemy—the process of turning fear, ego, and ancestral wounds into spiritual gold. Through sacred healing, soul retrieval, and deep presence, she teaches us how to embrace our cracks and imperfections as part of our unique vess...

What if abundance wasn't just possible—but inevitable? 

In this MAGICademy conversation with VR/AI pioneer Alvin Wang Graylin sees AI productivity exploding so dramatically that we'll transition from fighting over resources to having more than we know what to do with. Think "universal high income" where everyone lives comfortably while working maybe one day a week. 

In this post-scarcity reality, war becomes pointless (why fight for ...

What if there's a different way to think about developing skills? In this @MAGICademy conversation, Dr. Mark Johnson shares some fascinating insights through a simple paper-folding exercise that reveals something surprising about how we master new abilities. 

We explore ideas like "latency"—the gap between hearing instructions and applying them—and why storytelling seems to help skills stick better. 

Whether you...

There was a moment when Judy Tuwaletstiwa stood crying in a Van Gogh exhibit, something cracking open in her heart that had been closed since childhood. She rushed home and made her first drawing in 20 years—launching a 50-year artistic journey that would take her from California studios to painting murals in war-torn Ukraine.

Now in her 80s, Judy has discovered something remarkable: art isn't just for galleries. It's a path...

In today's @MAGICademy episode, we dive deep into the essential concept of digital well-being with our guest, @Caitlin Krause, founder of MindWise and author of 'Digital Wellbeing.'

Caitlin unpacks a timely framework that redefines well-being beyond traditional notions, revealing how leaders and teams can transform their relationship with technology from defense to empowerment. Discover how fostering psychological s...

🍍 "That's me sitting on a pineapple."A senior developer said this during a team workshop, holding up a LEGO model of a minifigure stuck on a spiky plant.The room went silent. Then something incredible happened.What started as one person's frustration became their team's secret weapon. "Sometimes you have to sit on a pineapple" transformed from a complaint into their rallying cry.Sprint planning meetings changed forever. The projec...

Why do you instantly trust your favorite actor... even though they've been lying to you for years?

Here's the mind-bending truth: We don't just tolerate deception—we PAY for it. Movies, music, magic shows... we crave "beautiful lies" that expand our sense of what's possible.

The kicker? The same psychology that makes magic work can revolutionize how you lead change and build trust.

🔮 Magic Makers understand:

• There's a difference b...

Traditional leadership training often relies on slide presentations and theoretical discussions, but what if leaders could develop critical social, emotional, and even spiritual skills through immersive, hands-on experiences? According to Dr. Rachel Arpin, escape games designed for leadership development are emerging as a powerful tool for creating complex leadership competencies, offering a unique approach that combines structured...

This profound MAGICademy conversation explores the intersection of consciousness, leadership, and transformation through the lens of Simeone Scaramozzino's unique journey as a facilitator who integrates neuroscience, virtual reality, plant medicine, and ancient wisdom traditions. 

Following a transformative near-death experience 19 years ago, Simeone shifted from corporate executive to creator of immersive experiences designed t...

In an era where executives communicate primarily through screens and organizational hierarchies create invisible barriers, traditional leadership development may be missing something fundamental: authentic human connection.Adam Rosendahl's work addresses this gap through an unconventional method—bringing company people together to draw, share personal stories, and engage in collaborative art-making. The approach challenges assu...