Helping people think differently and turning ideas into something useful
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Questions and feedback
Through questions and feedback, I help organizations uncover blind spots in order to deliver better products, services and digital platforms. Examples of digital platforms through which I share questions and feedback are bikeable, COOP, Google Maps, Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, cocreationhub.lufthansagroup.com, McKinsey Global Survey Panel, Migros and kundenstimme.sbb.ch. My work brings an external perspective into strategic discussions. Why do organizations find this contributions helpful? Because it enables organizations to see themselves more clearly and align strategy more closely with what creates value. I help organizations make their offerings more relevant to needs users have. In my feedback, I focus on strengthening what is already there while opening new pathways for improvement.
This is how I create value for organizations:
I observe what is happening and find out what matters for users.
I highlight what works well - emphasizing strenghts of the organization.
I provide feedback based on actual use and experience.
I identify where attention is needed to create more value for users.
I translate insights into clear recommendations.
I identify small, focused changes that can create significant impact and unlock value creation.
I offer targeted questions that support reflection, creative thinking and decision-making.
The service is offered in Swiss German, German, English, French, and Danish.
e-mail: frank.calberg@frankcalberg.com
Research contributions
I help organizations transform research and ideas into clear, actionable insights so they can make better-informed choices, strengthen decision-making and impact.
Contributing across platforms such as Amazon, digitalswitzerland, Drucker Forum, Goodreads, iNaturalist, LinkedIn, StoryGraph, and Zooniverse, my work connects reading, reflection, and cross-disciplinary thinking. I synthesize research, literature, and professional experience into structured insights that support strategy, leadership, innovation, and organizational development. My focus is on making ideas practical, coherent, and applicable in real-world contexts.
The service is offered in Swiss German, German, English, French and Danish.
e-mail: frank.calberg@frankcalberg.com
Educational resources
I develop educational resources that help teachers save preparation time and help learners strengthen their understanding, confidence and curiosity.
Designed around relevant themes, current educational needs, and learners’ genuine interests, the educational resources materials encourage critical as well as creative thinking. They support independent reflection, meaningful classroom dialogues, and exploration of different perspectives - helping students think about why it matters. My YouTube and TikTok channels bring the same approach to life - taking learning beyond the classroom. Through short videos on various topics, I work on creating what is relevant for people in order to gain useful ideas in the flow of daily life. Whether used in a classroom, during a study break, or between professional commitments, the educational resources connect research, storytelling, and practical experimentation - making learning easier to access and more relevant to everyday decisions.
Conflict consulting
I help you resolve conflicts so you can gain clarity, strengthen relationships, and move forward with confidence.
Even when a conflict feels challenging, it holds potential for positive change. With the right support, a conflict can become a starting point for greater clarity, inner stability, better relationships, and new possibilities. To support you in resolving a conflict, I offer you an opportunity for a conversation in a protected, confidential and neutral setting. In a first step, we explore together what is going on and how you understand the situation. From there, we turn toward emotions and needs, helping you recognize what truly matters to you. As this understanding grows, we begin to look ahead. Together, we develop ideas and translate them step by step into clear, actionable goals that give you direction and confidence. This may include doing some things more - and letting go of others. Throughout the process, I remain neutral, present, and committed to supporting your progress. Current conflict consulting project: https://tinyurl.com/yc7evv8z
The service is offered in German and English.
e-mail: frank.calberg@frankcalberg.com
Coaching and mentoring
I help you connect your strengths, experience, and interests with real market needs so you can create value and move forward with clarity in your working life. Whether you are starting your career, navigating a transition, or looking to contribute beyond retirement, we work together to identify where your strengths meet real demand, investment trends, and opportunities. The focus is on what you can do, where it matters and how it creates value. Together, we translate self-awareness into concrete choices that improve your performance, impact, and well-being. In our work, we explore questions such as:
What are your strengths – and how can you use them more intentionally?
What do you like to do, and where does that show up in your life and work?
What are your most important personal values, and how do they guide choices you make in life?
What emotions do you feel in conflicts? How do you respond – and how would you like to respond?
How do you stay healthy? What do you eat? How do you sleep? How do you strengthen your body?
How do you make decisions? How could you make decisions with more confidence and less inner noise?
How do you plan your time, organize your tasks, and create space for what matters most?
How do you connect and communicate with others – at work, at home, and in between?
How do you give and receive care in relationships, friendships, and professional contexts?
How do you lead in different situations – as a parent, in education, or as a formal leader?
How do you make time for, and express, your deeper purpose?
The service is offered in Swiss German, German, English and Danish.
e-mail: frank.calberg@frankcalberg.com
Walk & Talk Coaching
Walk & Talk Coaching can help you think more clearly, make better decisions, communicate more effectively in a language, reduce stress, and strengthen your emotional balance.
In Walk & Talk sessions, movement becomes a natural part of the process. As we walk together in nature - for example, in parks, forests, or along the water - the walking rhythm can make it easier to reflect and see new possibilities. Walking side by side may also feel less intense than sitting face to face, creating a more relaxed atmosphere for discussing personal challenges, relationships, professional situations, or important decisions.
Walk & Talk sessions also provide practical opportunities to improve your spoken communication in a language. For example, you can practise introducing yourself, explaining an idea, telling a story, preparing for a meeting, expressing an opinion, or handling a difficult conversation. I can help you find more natural words and expressions, correct grammar and pronunciation, and reformulate what you want to say so that it becomes clearer. We can repeat and practise useful phrases until you feel more confident using them spontaneously. Each session is tailored to your needs, including the conversation topics, walking route, walking pace, language, and level of feedback. You may choose to concentrate primarily on coaching, language practice, or a combination of both.
The service is offered in German, English, French, and Danish.
e-mail: frank.calberg@frankcalberg.com
Individualized learning support for children
I help young students build effective learning habits so they can succeed in school and develop a positive relationship with learning.
In one-on-one sessions, I provide individualized support for children in kindergarten, primary school, and secondary school. Together, we work through homework, prepare for tests, and reflect on results to strengthen understanding and progress. My approach encourages curiosity and a constructive attitude toward learning. I also integrate digital tools and age-appropriate AI applications in a responsible way to support skill development and independent thinking. Sessions take place either at the student’s home or online - offering flexibility alongside a focused and supportive learning environment.
The service is offered in Swiss German, German, English, French and Danish.
e-mail: frank.calberg@frankcalberg.com
Crowdfunding and crowdsourcing
I help crowdfund and co-create initiatives that create meaningful impact. My crowdfunding journey began in 1999, when I joined a community-driven fundraising campaign in Aarhus, Denmark. The innovative campaign was initiated by graduates of the Kaospilot school to support refugees from the former Yugoslavia. Together, we raised more than DKK 1 million. This experience became a defining moment for me - a powerful lesson in initiative, collective action, and social responsibility, as well as the potential of engaged communities to create real change.
Three other concrete examples:
# 1. Through the digital platform EcoMatcher I contribute to projects that finance the planting of trees around the world - restoring ecosystems, and financially strengthening smallholder farmers, and contributing to climate resilience. What resonates with me here is the transparency and the impact, allowing crowdfunders to stay connected to the outcomes of their support.
# 2. I helped crowdfund the music initiative The Lost Birds, a project that stood out for its participatory approach. Crowdfunders were invited to contribute to the creative process through live feedback sessions - thereby transforming crowdfunders into co-creators.
# 3. I helped crowdfund and co-create the book project Augmented Collaboration. What began as a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter evolved into an ongoing co-creation process using platforms such as Miro and Zoom. Crowdfunders were invited to give feedback to draft versions throughout the development of the book.
Digital coaching and AI training for elderly people
I help older adults use digital tools with confidence so they can live more independently, stay connected with their friends, and navigate everyday life safely.
Through practical, one-on-one support in a calm and supportive learning environment, I help older adults use computers, smartphones, tablets, websites, and apps - including Google products and Microsoft products. Each session is tailored to the individual’s goals, prior experience, and preferred pace. Beyond technical skills, the focus is on building confidence and strengthening independence in a world where digital tools are increasingly essential.
The service is offered in Swiss German, German, English and Danish.
e-mail: frank.calberg@frankcalberg.com
Music-supported care
I provide music-supported care in a variety of ways. Three examples:
# 1: I create and share nature videos on YouTube and TikTok. Designing the nature videos I work in combining calming visual impressions with calm music to help users experience relaxing moments.
# 2: Through the karaoke platform Smule, I collaborate in duets with singers from around the world. My preferred vocal range is at the baritone voice level, which lies between the bass and tenor ranges.
# 3: With a friend of mine, who also plays the guitar, I occasionally visit health centers to play as well as sing for and with elderly residents - including people who live with dementia. The events have become heartwarming gatherings where music sparks smiles, tears and conversations about experiences in life.
The service is offered in English and Italian - and often without words.
e-mail: frank.calberg@frankcalberg.com
Creative reflection
Drawing on practices such as growing herbs and vegetables, baking bread, making jam, and sharing food, I create experiences that make space for meaningful conversation, creative thinking, and strategic renewal. The underlying principle is simple: Valuable outcomes need the right conditions. Just as seeds need attention, time, and a supportive environment to grow, strategic ideas need space to develop, be tested, and become useful in practice. The shared act of preparing or enjoying simple food can create a relaxed, inclusive setting for dialogue - helping people explore different perspectives, and generate ideas together.
Cleanup services
I help organizations remove what no longer serves them - and help identify ideas, technologies, and competencies that deserve further development. Think of it as a strategic form of community cleanup: Removing discarded materials means letting go of obsolete tasks, duplicated work, and unproductive conflict. Keeping shared spaces attractive means strengthening what serves the organization such as a working environment built on transparency and psychological safety. My goal is to make strategy practical: Purpose driven work and healthy collaboration among people - not least using great technologies.
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