On March 6, the first LIA Online Symposium took place on the topic of «Overcoming Fears and Mental Blocks.» Early this year, it became clear that the planned three-day symposium in Zurich could not take place due to the current COVID-19 situation and would have to be postponed until 2022. Since many people had already set aside time for the event, the board decided at its January meeting to hold a one-day online symposium. Monika Koller Schinca, the event’s organizer and a member of the LIA board, provides a brief recap of the symposium here.
Monika, how was it even possible to put together such a fantastic symposium in such a short time?
Monika:
I wasn’t alone, of course—I had a great core team consisting of Johannes Lauterbach and Martina Klug. Together, we quickly came up with ideas and developed the concept. All of the speakers we approached agreed to participate and were enthusiastic about the event. With Dr. Willem Lammers, Dr. Suzanne von Blumenthal, Christin Aannerud, Karsten Blauel, and Mathias Egger, we had expert speakers on board, and so we were able to put together an exciting and interactive program in a short amount of time. I have to admit, though, that it was an intense two months, with everything that needed to be done. Fortunately, I had a «guardian angel» by my side in my husband, who provided me with expert technical support in building the website. Without him, it wouldn’t have been possible on such a tight budget and in such a short time.
What were the highlights, in your opinion?
Monika:
That’s really hard for me to say. I think the mix of presentations was ideal. On the one hand, there were the theoretical lectures; on the other, the practical examples and interactive exercises. There was something for everyone—both for people who were already familiar with Logosynthesis and for those who were interested but had never encountered this model before. The lively moderation by Ernst Aebi, the LIA president, along with the interview-style presentations, ensured that these five hours never felt boring.
So how many participants managed to stick with it for «five» hours?
Monika:
The number of participants remained fairly constant at around 280 throughout the symposium. Since I knew that some participants had to leave early, new participants kept joining, and the majority stayed for the entire event. So I assume that most people enjoyed it.
Can you share some feedback from the participants with us?
Monika:
I'd be happy to. Here are some of the many comments we've received:
Thank you very much for the truly enriching symposium! I feel encouraged to continue on the path I’ve chosen with Logosynthesis and to share Logosynthesis with others. THANK YOU to Willem for allowing Logosynthesis to come into the world through you!A wonderful and inspiring insight into Logosynthesis—many thanks to SwitzerlandThank you very much for the fascinating symposium. I wasn't really familiar with LS before. I found all of the content enriching and relevant, and it really piqued my curiosity!Thank you very much for the very successful and extremely inspiring symposium. It was a well-rounded, entertaining event that completely dispelled any reservations I had about online workshops.Those sessions were magical—thank you so much for those valuable, energizing insights! I'll keep at it.
The symposium was recorded. How can I order the video?
Monika:
You can make a deposit into one of the LIA accounts, and the LIA office will then email you the link to the video.
CHF 25 to: IBAN CH45 0900 0000 6157 7754 9 or
22 euros to: IBAN CH93 0900 0000 9144 3076 1
Please include the following in the memo: Symposium Video and Your Email Address
BIC: POFICHBEXXX – Bank Clearing (BC): 9000
LIA – Logosynthesis International Association, CH-8032 Zurich
Postfinance, Mingerstrasse 20, CH-3030 Bern
What are some ways to stay connected through Logosynthesis?
Monika:
You can join the Facebook group or LinkedIn group. In both groups, you'll receive important information, be able to discuss topics with others, and have your questions answered by experts.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/logosynthese
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3140814/
From the LIA Websitee you'll be added to the list of current Seminars and the list of LIA Professionals. If you'd like to become part of the wonderful Logosynthesis community, you'll find Here is the registration form About LIA membership.
So what's the latest on the 3-day symposium in 2022?
Monika:
The symposium will take place in Zurich from May 6–8, 2022 – provided the COVID-19 situation allows it, which we certainly hope it will. Under the theme «Words Unleash Energy,» we were able to secure all of the scheduled speakers for the new date, and we will carry out the program as planned.
You can find all the information and registration details for the event here
Take advantage of the early-bird discount through October 31, 2021!
Dear Monika, thank you so much for the interview, and best of luck with the 2022 symposium!
Rita Meier / LIA Office