#28 BeeWise: What bees can teach us about Purpose, Leadership, and Community with Philipp Atkinson

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In this episode of the Brave Voices Podcast, Christi and Eve speak with Philipp Atkinson, a executive leadership coach and beekeeper, about the profound connections between beekeeping, leadership, and community.

Philipp blends his corporate coaching experience with the wisdom of nature, to explore how we can work together, support each other, and contribute to the collective.

• The Hive as a Metaphor: Just like a beehive, we are all part of a greater whole. Each individual brings unique strengths to the table, contributing to the success of the collective.
• Rethinking Hierarchies: Philipp shares how we need to rethink hierarchical structures in organizations, moving away from top-down control and instead fostering a more collaborative, flat model where everyone's voice matters.
• The Role of Endings: Endings are a natural part of life. Embracing them with grace and creating space for closure is essential for personal growth and organizational health.
• Self-Care in Leadership: Philippe emphasizes the importance of self-care, reflection, and creating environments that support thinking and awareness—key ingredients for effective leadership.
• Trusting the Process: Leadership isn’t about doing more, faster. It’s about creating the right space for reflection and thoughtful action to move the collective forward.

About Philip:

Philip is based in Alsace, France, and is the founder of hive-logic.com Coaching & Communications with offices in Basel, Switzerland, and London, UK. Philip is a leadership team expert and organisational coach and shares the wisdom of his two great passions together in one volume.

As a beekeeper, Philip loves to spend the summer tending to and observing his precious bees and spending the winter learning, reading, and writing about them. Throughout the whole year, Philip supports leadership teams and leaders worldwide to grow and develop.

Connect with Philip: linkedin.com/in/philipatkinsonhivelogic

Resources Mentioned:

• BeeWise Book: Philippe’s book, BeeWise: 12 Leadership Lessons from Inside a Busy Hive, explores the connections between beekeeping and leadership (https://beewisebook.com/)
• Nancy Klein’s "Time to Think": A recommended read on creating an environment that fosters thoughtful reflection (https://www.timetothink.com/)

 

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