27 March 2026

What happens when a leadership idea meets a true thought partner?

We recently had the pleasure of collaborating with Michael Watkins, Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at IMD, on The Invisible Load — a leadership concept exploring the often unseen pressures, responsibilities and dynamics that leaders carry.

 

Our role went beyond design. Together, we challenged the storyline, sharpened the narrative and explored how complex leadership thinking could become a more engaging and memorable executive learning experience. For us, this is where communication becomes meaningful: not simply making ideas look better, but challenging them, shaping them and finding the right way to make them resonate.

As Michael puts it: “up&up Consulting AG combines strategic insight, design excellence, and narrative craftsmanship. Their contribution was instrumental in turning a leadership framework into a memorable and impactful executive keynote.”

 

Thank you, Michael, for the trust, the openness and the inspiring collaboration.

 

Challenge the status quo. Make a difference.

 

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