I talk a lot about the value of space as a place to explore the new. Whether that is the space between letters, buildings or on a stage it is the unencumbered dimension where we can create our imprint and add value to the powerful, often unconscious effect of our actions.

I attended a Leadership retreat with Louise Mahler a while ago. Louise coaches leaders, often women, to create and present clear statements so they become heard; the space they move in is a vital part in creating a successful presentation. I am now aware of the potential to reach an audience effectively so they become more fully engaged in what we say. (I am, subsequently, and with this new found knowledge, pretty appalled at the standard of most presentations.)

It’s not hard to distil and learn Louise’s techniques for effectively reaching an audience, and with practice we can employ them effectively. I found the most memorable, and perhaps the most relevant, was learning to manage space effectively. From considering the distance between our hands to nominating specific places to stand and deliver selected subject matter, we can fully utilise the three-dimensional space to strategically fill with our designated intentions. Engaging selected movement and gestures, we are able to take the members of our audience on a combined verbal and visual journey so the subject matter reaches beyond their ears into their eyes to triggers their interest. When our bodies and minds unite in a single purpose we can create anew.

By becoming conscious of our space, how we move in it and how we fill it, we can step into the unformed potential. The distance between the words we speak and the letters we write add to the effectiveness of our message well beyond the subject matter itself.

Off stage, how does Louise define her own space in the world? Her logo in tomato sauce red focusses boldly on DR; the space between these two letters is easy to manage. Her name is aligned, small and grey below.

Perhaps like the other notable ‘doctor’ Louise is creating her own Tardis on stage and hopefully it will take us to the dimensions we desire.

Of course we need to be clear on our message and what we want to create, but the way we choose to move through life including our awareness and management of space, the unformed, is how we evolve into the new. Everything else is taken up.

I expand more on the value of space consideration in my course Future Magnets: Identify and create the life you want. Find out how you could change your life here: https://bit.ly/4ayC3rv

For more on Louise Mahler’s work see here https://louisemahler.com.au