Like the leaves on a tree, our habits serve us for a season of our lives. When autumn rolls around we no longer need the leaves. To prepare for renewal the tree has to let go of the leaves that...

We started the year with three themes to drive meaningful change: Intention, Focus, and Action. As we are entering the last quarter of 2024, let us take stock of our journey. This month we invite...

Beneath the forest floor there is a network that connects trees and plants: mycelium. It allows trees and plants to share nutrients, water, and information. This underground network shows what a...

The Power of Language In whispers soft or echoes loudIn silence deep, or in a crowdLanguage weaves a tapestryA bridge across the vast, the free. From ancient scrolls to modern tweetIn every phrase,...

The beauty of transformation is all around us. A single seed planted in the ground germinates and grows into a sapling, and that sapling becomes a tree. We can also experience metamorphosis in our...

Our name KORUMO is inspired by the silver fern shoot koru, a Māori symbol for inner growth and strength. The spiral shape of our logo is found in many wisdom traditions and signifies the journey...

The month of April we explored identity. “Who am I?” and “Who am I in the world?” are questions that accompany us on our lifelong journey of discovery: through the friends we have, how we grow and...

This month we shift from Intention and Focus to Action. Action is embodying the change you want to see.  At KORUMO, coaching is an essential ingredient in working with our clients. We support you as...

Last month, we looked at the transformative power of setting intentions. This month, we zoom into the art and science of focus. In film, a focus puller is someone who adjusts the focus of a camera,...

This 2024 Year of the Dragon forecasts innovation and growth. This is accompanied by the need for forgiveness and peaceful solutions. People and organizations are called to shift from self-interest...

We define sustainability as creating a ripple effect for transformative change. We can look to nature to see what true sustainability looks like, whether it’s the seasons, the water cycle, or the...

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African Proverb   True progress stems from the strength of our connections. By harnessing the collective power of...

Self-regulation is one of six core competencies we developed for well-being in activist organizations. Its descriptor is “I recognize when I get triggered and employ effective strategies to calm...

Tough times are reflected in our bodies. “The Body keeps score”, says psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk. In his book he describes the profound impact of trauma on the body and mind, revealing how...

At KORUMO we support our clients as drivers of their own change, and encourage them to “Stay Curious”. This is one of the four principles we uphold to create safe and empowering spaces.    In...

At KORUMO we support our clients to thrive at their most brilliant edge. This means to reach beyond your comfort zone, embrace challenges, and pursue growth to unlock your full potential.   We...

Courage is the remarkable quality of possessing the inner strength and bravery to confront and conquer fear, adversity, and challenges. It encompasses the willingness to take risks, stand up for...

Humans have used storytelling for thousands of years. We see it in rock art, folk-tales and fireside stories. From generation to generation stories are passed down to inspire, entertain, educate and...

This month we zoomed in on Next-Gen Leadership.  What is asked of leaders who are driven to make a difference in today’s complex and polarized world? Next-Gen Leadership is “business unusual”, it...

In pursuit of a just and sustainable world we need to engage individuals and organizations as part of a greater whole. Bringing together parties with contrasting world views, power differentials,...

The theme for the first month of 2023 was self-care. Self-care can be defined as “the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health and well-being”.    At KORUMO we believe...

We have enjoyed every step of 2022 as we partnered with you to make an impact for transformative change. As we enter the festive break, we wish you quality time with loved ones and a much deserved...

At KORUMO we support people and organizations in finding new ways of “being” in “doing” human rights work. Diversity and Inclusion are key.   Benjamin Janse van Rensburg of Positive Vibes and...

October marks World Food Day and International Rural Women’s Day. Yet, we are a far cry from achieving prosperity for people and planet, as envisioned in the Sustainable Development Goals. This...

September marks the start of Spring in the Southern Hemisphere. Watching nature begin a new season, this month’s theme is RENEWAL. With COVID-19 as part of the new normal, we are called to reimagine...

At KORUMO we believe that change starts within. Each day we support leaders through coaching, facilitation, and training, to become the change they want to see in the world. Our clients are...