Awe: A Shortcut to Insight, Connection & Creativity

Ever catch yourself asking:

“What am I putting all this effort in for?”

You’re not alone. In fact, moments like this may signal a deeper need: to reconnect with purpose, spark new thinking, and re-ignite your curiosity.

Because when we stop learning, we get stuck.
But when we learn — really learn — our wellbeing improves. Our relationships strengthen. Our work has meaning. We find our why.

And nothing supercharges this more than experiencing awe.

Awe: A Shortcut to Insight, Connection & Creativity

In this live, interactive Campfire, Dorchess de Koning, founder of Awe Academy, invites you to explore how awe fuels personal growth, team synergy, and performance — especially in the workplace.

Instead of long presentations, you’ll take part in experiential exercises designed to spark insight and enhance connection, drawn from Dorchess’s work designing neuroscience based team workshops across government, education, and corporate sectors.

She’ll also share frameworks like Theory U, insights from neuroscience, and the power of embodiment and systemic constellations work — all in a dynamic group format that’s both experiential and evidence-based.

Who Is This For?

This Campfire is ideal for those interested in:

• Professional development retreats that combine science and soul
• Experiential learning that improves communication and creativity
• Outdoor retreats for team building with real personal transformation
• Workshops that use awe to reconnect teams with their purpose
• Anyone seeking to enhance their impact through purpose-driven work

About Awe Academy

Awe Academy designs immersive, outdoor learning experiences — including offsites, retreats, and workations — that blend personal development with professional growth. Each experience is crafted to help individuals and teams step away from the grind and step into their full potential.

About Dorchess de Koning

Dorchess is a globally sought-after experience design consultant, embodiment coach, and founder of Awe Academy. With a background in mental health science, art direction, and systemic work, she creates neuroscience based team workshops and transformation programs for organisations across sectors.

From the Department of Education to tech innovators and hospitality giants, she’s helped teams rediscover their purpose, improve collaboration, and make sustainable impact. Her approach harnesses group dynamics, creative expression, and deep personal insight to fuel breakthroughs.

How to watch this Campfire:

• Link to sign up for this Campfire (WXO members only)
• To join the WXO, please head to our Application page
• The WXO is a global home for the leaders, shapers and doers in the Experience Economy
• As a member, you’ll get live access to Campfires like this one plus unlock an on demand library of over 100 Campfire recordings

Timings

Campfire #1 is suitable for those in the APAC region or Europe, but everyone is welcome! Here’s when we kick off in your time zone:

London: 9:55 – 11:25 (BST)
Paris: 10:55 – 12:25 (CEST)
Dubai: 12:55 – 14:25 (GST)
Mumbai: 14:25 – 15:55 (IST)
Shanghai / Singapore: 16:55 – 18:25 (CST/SGT)
Tokyo: 17:55 – 19:25 (JST)
Sydney: 18:55 – 20:25 (AEST)
Auckland: 20:55 – 22:25 (NZST)