--- title: Design Your Change and Lead with Heart ❤️ introduction: Leadership Insights image: reflection.jpg tags: - Professional Coaching - Art-Inspired Coaching - Collaboration # newsletterSubject: Love, Leadership & AI? (Yes, They’re Connected!) with Karla Schlaepfer # newsletterPreviewLine: Lead with Vision & Heart # newsletterSendingDateAndTime: Feb. 13^th^ @ 8:00 --- Dear Friends and trusted Partners, Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance, it’s about relationships. The best leaders, collaborators, and coaches know that success comes from how we connect, communicate, and inspire others. And at the heart 💟of all great leadership? Trust in others, connection and creativity—the ability to see new possibilities, adapt, and bring fresh ideas to life💡 This month, I’m diving into the art of better leadership through an art-inspired lens, exploring collaboration as a dynamic trust-based exchange, and even looking at AI’s evolving role in coaching. And speaking of AI, on April 11th, I’ll be co-hosting a Leadership Choices webinar with my colleague to explore how AI can enhance—not replace—the human side of coaching. Curious about how these insights apply to your leadership journey? Let’s talk! Reach out today to discover how my professional coaching and workshop facilitation can support you. Thanks so much for reading and happy💕 day! [Karla Schlaepfer](https://karla-schlaepfer.com) and the awesome 🚀 DesignChange team --- True leadership is about connection, not just with others, but with yourself. When we take the time to reflect, new perspectives emerge. One of my coachees recently shared this about our work together > „Ich bin immer wieder erstaunt, welche essenziellen Erkenntnisse aus 45 Minuten ergeben. Herzlichen Dank, Karla, für die einladende Atmosphäre und die Fragen, die Raum bieten für jegliche Möglichkeiten und Denkweisen.“ Here you’ll find [more testimonials](https://designchange.de/testimonials/) and over [285 articles in Karla’s DesignChange blog](mailto:https://designchange.de/blog/) center! ## Heart Warming Insights and Useful Information Leadership isn’t only about strategy and optimization—it’s about human connection - that’s where my work with [art-inspired coaching](https://designchange.de/leadership-is-about-human-connection/) comes in. [Read more about it here.](https://designchange.de/leadership-is-about-human-connection/) Deep Seek CEO Liang Wenfeng [hires humanities graduates](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/deep-seek-ceo-liang-wenfeng-hires-humanities-graduates-says-he-believes-in-creativity-not-experience/articleshow/117946080.ms). He is reported to believe strongly in creativity to encourage innovation in the very competitive AI industry💪🏻 [Collaboration: The Skill That Can Make or Break Your Organization](https://designchange.de/the-real-rules-of-collaboration/). What do orchestras, beehives, and NASA mission control all have in common?😎 Details and [Eventbrite link to sign up](https://designchange.de/how-to-apply-ai-in-coaching/) for Karla + Richard’s upcoming webinar on using AI for better digital coaching 🌟 ## Book + Video of the Month *How _Supercommunicators_ Help Managers Lead Better Conversations 😊* In _Supercommunicators_, Charles Duhigg explores how effective communication builds trust, connection, and collaboration—key skills for any leader. While this book isn’t about turning managers into professional coaches, it does offer practical tools to help them adopt a coaching approach in everyday leadership. Some managers default on practical conversations, missing emotional and social cues. The result? Disengaged teams and collaboration breakdowns. [_Supercommunicators_](https://designchange.de/how-supercommunicators-can-help-managers-lead-better-conversations/) is a must-read for managers who want to ask better questions, lead with empathy, and create stronger teams through communication. 🎧 Want a quick dive into these ideas? Check out [Duhigg’s conversation with Simon Sinek](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfzW2pXUXV0). Have a look here for an [overview of the most important take - aways!](https://designchange.de/how-supercommunicators-can-help-managers-lead-better-conversations/) 📕 ## FUTUREPROOF MINDSET COACHING I’m delighted to announce my [*Futureproof Mindset* coaching series](https://designchange.de/futureproof-mindset-coaching-vorteile/), which combines 1:1 leadership coaching and team development to create impactful results. And I’m excited to share a new idea in the works: [*Art-Inspired Leadership Coaching*](https://designchange.de/leadership-is-about-human-connection/)—a unique approach to bringing the human touch and emotional benefits into today’s digital world. ![](leadership-coaching.jpg) The Futureproof Mindset Coaching series, which combines 1:1 leadership coaching and a team workshop, can help you and your team stretch and get you all where you want to go. →Book a free consultation today () and take steps toward your transformation! ✨