09 March The Hero’s Journey: Walking with Gustave Courbet in Paris

By Peter de Kuster Introduction: Place Vendôme — Where Power and Rebellion Meet Picture yourself in the heart of Paris, standing in Place Vendôme. Around you, the symmetrical elegance of classical architecture rises, their windows shining under the Parisian sun. The Vendôme Column, imposing and proud, stretches skyward—a towering monument constructed from the cannons of…

27 May Picasso’s Paris: The Creative Leader’s Hero Journey

Introduction: What Creative Leaders Can Learn from PicassoPablo Picasso’s life in Paris was a masterclass in creative leadership, reinvention, and resilience. Arriving as a young outsider, Picasso transformed personal tragedy and cultural displacement into groundbreaking art, constantly challenging conventions and himself. For creative leaders, Picasso’s journey reveals the power of embracing change, learning from adversity,…