Hearing The System with Maik & Juan

Maik Seyfert & Juan Castillo•www.buzzsprout.com

Welcome to Hearing the System with Maik & Juan podcast, where we explore the fascinating and often overlooked link between our internal world and the environment around us.

We hope you, like us, are curious to delve into the world of coaching, teamwork, organisational dynamics, change, and various methodologies that can help us better understand our interconnectedness with others.

Our two hosts, Maik from Germany and Juan, a Chilean-British based in Amsterdam, met during a course called ORSC (Organisational Relationship System Coaching) and were struck by the enlightening conversations they shared.

Whether you're a seasoned coach or simply curious about the intersection of human relationships and systems, this podcast is for you. Tune in as we uncover new insights, share personal experiences, and connect with a broad audience in our quest to navigate life's challenges and contradictions.

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Episodes

Same Words, Different Worlds: How Culture Shapes Communication

Why do some teams seem to click instantly while others misfire — even when everyone speaks the same language? In this episode, we unpack how cultural differences influence communication styles, feedback, decision-making, and even silence. From Edward T. Hall’s theory of high-context vs. low-context cultures to surprising real-life misunderstandings, we explore what happens when people from different cultural backgrounds try to work together — and how to do it better. We’ll talk about: Why “yes” ...

Jun 01, 2025•31 min•Ep. 6

Leadership

In this episode of Hearing the System with Maik & Juan , we share our perspectives on the many facets of leadership. We discuss what leadership really means beyond holding authority and how it involves inspiring and guiding people toward a shared vision. We explore the qualities of a good leader, such as courage, empathy, and accountability, and talk about how these traits can be developed through continuous learning and self-awareness. We also consider the different contexts in which leader...

Nov 08, 2024•44 min•Ep. 5

Meet the people where they are

What do we mean by saying "Meet the people where they are"? Why is it important? Examples of meeting & not meeting people where they are Free flow talk

Jul 18, 2023•31 min•Ep. 4

Gender Bias

GOAL - Awareness of bias and that it's normal, why it happens, what to do. Guest : Pavithra Shenoy Context: we are talking about gender bias at work Why is this important to talk about gender bias? What is bias and how does it occur? Why does it happen? Different kinds of bias followed by examples Combating strategies Fun facts

Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 3

Vulnerability & Vulnerabilities

Intro Motivation & purpose Target audience Episode What does it mean to be vulnerable? Vulnerable Vulnerabilities Where is the boundary of being too vulnerable? When not be vulnerable ? What situations is good to be vulnerable and which not? What are the advantages and disadvantages of showing vulnerabilities? Leaders How can they encourage a team to be vulnerable? What are the advantages and what should they watch out for? Being vulnerable seems to be the natural way of being yourself and y...

Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 2

How much does professional & personal development overlap?

What do we each understand by personal & professional development? From where does personal development start? Personal development Vs career Is it possible without any overlap? Does personal development need support? Coach, Guide, Mentor, Peers? Ground condition / corner stones for personal or professional development Work Life Balance Vs Work Life Integration Should there be a clear goal or a rough direction?

Jan 13, 2023•43 min•Ep. 1

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