KralingenMay 13, 2020A Story on a StormIn 2012 I was supposed to run the mother of all marathons: New York. It was on the top of my bucket list and it felt like something I had...
KralingenOct 2, 2021Storytelling - It's a seller's marketMany of us can get disheartened in the storytelling professions. So this is a simple blog to boost your moral. There is always demand for...
KralingenJun 3, 2021The Tea Drinkers“They do look curious,” said the man, staring up at the gigantic alien spaceship that was hoovering in the atmosphere above the planet....
KralingenApr 8, 2021Tapping into universal energySound is invisible. Yet, it exists. Love is the same. You can't grab it. Yet, that feelings is very much there. And the universal energy...
KralingenFeb 25, 2021Creative OwnershipOne of the key aspects to a successful creative career is owning (up to) what you bring out. I call this creative agency or ownership: a...
KralingenFeb 18, 2021Patterns, Pride & Propaganda In its essence, a conspiracy theory is just a story. A pretty bad one actually. Yet under the right circumstances, it becomes so potent,...
KralingenJan 28, 2021The End of Money?We tend to forget that, however crucial to our lives, at the end of the day money is still very much an imaginary construct. In essence,...
KralingenJan 3, 2021Story - The Long Build UpRecently, I had a walk with a good friend, and she told me she's been avoiding all those modern series because they are so addictive....
KralingenDec 31, 20202020: The Moon, The Stars and VenusDuring a small online music and poetry event yesterday, we were asked to reflect on the past year. Funny thing is, despite all the...
KralingenDec 3, 2020You don't control your audienceYour job, your art, your brand, your people, your organization... telling your own story is always harder than telling somebody else's....
KralingenDec 2, 2020The Truth about Corporate StorytellingIf I had a penny for every time a businessman or woman asked me why corporate stories need emotion, I'd probably be fishing on my private...
KralingenNov 30, 2020The night is darkest before the dawnRecently, I visited one of my best friends who had a bit of a fallback in her burnout cycle. Although she's been doing all the right...
KralingenNov 15, 2020EMDR or exposure? How to realign your (creative) alarm bellsAfter a burnout, a creative depression or in stressful times all together, your body's alarm bells can be a little too sensitive. In...
KralingenNov 12, 2020In the ZoneHow does it feel to be 'in the zone' creatively? Most people feel or imagine it to be a state of great confidence. And yes, sometimes...
KralingenNov 10, 2020The Anxiety DiaryA well known and often used technique to fight anxiety, depression and burnout is keeping a diary. There is no doubt in my mind about its...
KralingenNov 4, 2020Then What Are We Fighting For?Art and culture sectors are suffering deeply. That's not only terrible for them, it's devastating for the entire world economy. What so...
KralingenNov 2, 2020Stoicism and StorytellingToday, I'd like to share with my readers a personal approach of mine in storytelling: being a stoic. Stoicism is a life philosophy made...
KralingenOct 26, 2020The Catch“Everywhere? No way!” Her eyes big, mouth open in astonishment, while she stared at her grandfather. “It’s true. Cross my heart.”...
KralingenAug 24, 2020Creative CriticismIn a creative career, criticism is the one big constant you'll always face. On the one hand, you'll have to follow your own gut feeling....
KralingenAug 24, 2020Burnout Solution 9: Feelings, Anxiety and BreathingApart from a general lack in energy many burnout victims also suffer from anxiety issues. This happens for a reason: your feelings and...