The Handshake Ep. 6 – Realisation of Potential Through Tapping Into Our Own Agency with Stephanie Barnes

In Episode 6 of The Handshake, we welcome back Stephanie Barnes, founder of Entelechy and an innovator in Radical Knowledge Management. Stephanie discusses how creativity unlocks human potential and helps organizations navigate complexity, uncertainty, and the modern workforce.

Barnes explores how Radical KM bridges the gap between art and analytical thinking, empowering leaders to transform organizational cultures and engage employees. Learn how art-based approaches can help businesses manage chaos and support sustainable leadership. Drawing on insights from Creative Company (which she edited) and her work during the pandemic, she reveals how creativity can help both individuals and organizations thrive in the age of AI.

In this episode, discover how organizations and individuals alike can flourish through radical knowledge management, as Stephanie shows how embracing art can enhance collaboration, build stronger communities, and help us all reach our full potential.

 

Stephanie ponders the significance of ‘the handshake’ as she describes her works with;

  • Organisations looking to transform their culture, engage employees, develop the skills necessary to thrive in the world we live in.
  • Organisations overwhelmed with the chaos of the current economic environment/ecosystem
  • Individuals overwhelmed by the chaos of their jobs/careers/lives.

Stephanie believes that “The part that’s missing a lot in communication in general is the ability to truly connect and not have a ‘script’ that’s AI-driven.”

This episode delves into how these traits empower individuals to thrive in professional and educational spaces, especially as we navigate the intersection of AI and human creativity. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on how embracing art can help us manage the complexities of modern life and achieve our full potential.

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We’d love to hear your thoughts! How do you think creativity can help organizations and individuals navigate complexity in today’s world? What are your experiences with transforming chaos into opportunity? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and let’s continue the conversation on Radical Knowledge Management!