What caused Sleeping Beauty to wake up? The kiss of the Prince or just that the 100 years of sleeping were over? What would we like to believe when we work as coaches, are we the kissing Prince, or do we just happen to be there in the moment when Sleeping Beauty wakes up anyway because 100 years are over?
In his coaching in the last couple of years, Peter Szabo has been actively struggling to minimise his own contribution as he wanted to write a book about the brilliance of clients. Specifically, their ability to retune themselves when circumstances change.
This has led him on a path of trying to describe and live his beliefs about the role of the coach. His current thought is, “Maybe if I don’t want to play a central role… maybe I find new comfort in being a caring witness while I spend some time talking to clients.”
I encourage you to listen to this conversation to consider for yourself, are you the witness, or the Prince?

Peter Szabo

“Dreamwork is what makes the teamwork,” says Anton Stellamans in his marvellous welcome to the 2025 SOLWorld Conference in Mechelen.

It began two years ago in Vienna, when the organisers first dreamt of what SOLWorld 2025 could be. Their dreams took shape, and what dreams they were, in a gathering full of warmth, insight and inspiration.

SFiO is delighted to share Anton’s warm introduction in InterAction.

Whether you were part of the magic in Mechelen or not, we invite you to watch or listen in. You’ll experience the heartfelt rituals, the rich sense of continuity, the thoughtful inclusivity, and the sheer delight that marked the start of the conference. It’s a masterclass in setting the tone for “good company”.

If you were there, let it spark fond memories. If you missed it, here’s your chance to catch the spirit. You can see all SOLWorld 2025 features in the 2025 collection: https://www.sfio.org/interaction-collection/

With heartfelt thanks to our SFiO Financial Contributors—your support made this filming and editing possible. Click on the green button on the website if you would like to ensure recordngs of future conferences.
Annie Bordeleau and John Brooker

Introduction to SOLWorld 2025

Soundcloud features our audio features on Solution Focus in organisations, from The InterAction Collection. We are an international community of Solution Focus practitioners who continue learning and developing the SF approach in organisations.

Peter Szabo

SFiO - Solution Focus in Organisations

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