Clients & feedback
"Using all your senses is essential for leadership."
PARTICIPANT, FUTURE LEADERS TRAINING, HAUS
"Serves a purpose in promoting cooperation by removing barriers between people. Funny how making music can be so much about making work :)"
PARTICIPANT, DEVELOPMENT DAY, GOVERNMENT OF EDUCATION, FINLAND
"Music is a great tool for finding a sense of community."
PARTICIPANT, TEAM COACHING, MILESTONE
"You are an inspiring person and it's really important as a coach."
PÄIVI JOKIMÄKI, PERSONAL COACHING, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
"A really good speech. Your experiential and participatory stuff works really well. It was thought-provoking too, it had an interesting message."
TERJE LEIVATEGIJA, SPEECH AND CONFERENCE OPENING, ORDERER, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, FINLAND
"Great coaching, very inspiring! This is a great method to get the team "in the rhythm"!"
PARTICIPANT, MICROSOFT LEADERS PROGRAM
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"It was great to experience the world of African rhythm. The themes of leadership and interaction were interestingly intertwined with the drumming. Through the music I was able to make great contact with some of the participants who had remained distant earlier in the week. That contact will certainly be maintained."
JOHANNA SNELLMAN, PROGRAMME MANAGER, FUTURE LEADERS, HAUS
Clients and Topics
Coaching removes barriers to cooperation
"The perspective of your workshop was really fresh and the structure was brilliantly mastered. I was particularly struck by the importance of sensitivity in leading change, the introduction of the best ideas and the importance of a common rhythm."
PARTICIPANT, CHANGE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP, IPMA YOUNG CREW FINLAND
"I really liked the idea of leaving space and listening to each other. This is something I can easily transfer to my everyday work."
MARIS JÖGEVA, COOPERATION COACHING, MANAGING DIRECTOR, ESTONIAN NETWORK OF ASSOCIATIONS
"Finding your own role and place allows you to safely listen and support others. It is good for the leader to provide a framework and a base for individuals to experiment and seek better collaboration."
PARTICIPANT, COOPERATION COACHING, CITIZEN NETWORK
Experts recommend
"Aakusti is an inspiring colleague with a rare combination of deep thinking and sparkling energy. He is a skilled team facilitator and an experienced creativity coach who can be recommended for a variety of development processes."
MARIKA TAMMEAID, MANAGEMENT TRAINING DESIGNER, CHANGE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, A TRAINER OF SOLUTION-FOCUSED COACHES, ITLA
"Aakusti is an energetic and people-oriented professional, musician and educator. I have had the opportunity to observe Aakusti's work (and participate myself) on several occasions and he has never failed to provide a quality and warm presence with any group. I can totally see him working with any group of clients and being able to gain everyone's trust and make a great session for everyone!"
JAANA KALLIOMÄKI-ADAN, LEADING LEADERSHIP SPECIALIST AND COACH, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEVELOPER, HAUS
"Aakusti is a people-oriented coach who knows how to use the power of music to evoke different emotions and create an atmosphere of trust. I can warmly recommend Aakusti in situations where people are looking for paths towards common goals and solutions."
VIRPI EINOLA-PEKKINEN, A LONG-STANDING DEVELOPER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
"Aakusti can help you analyse your thoughts. He is very present in coaching situations: he slows down at the right moments and can intensify the thought process when the timing feels right. This can give you more confidence going forward. Aakust's versatile toolbox, ranging from insightful discussions to engaging activities such as playing African drums, adds enjoyment to the coaching experience while offering new perspectives on personal growth.
Having had the privilege of being coached by Aakustis, I can attest to his openness, attentiveness and commitment to my topics and agenda. His keen listening skills created a supportive environment in which I felt heard and understood. The playing parts in particular served as a valuable reminder of the importance of collaborative creativity and enriched our sessions with new insights and approaches.
These sessions have left a lasting impression on me and inspired my curiosity and openness towards others, which has greatly improved my own work. The topic I brought to Aakustis continues to evolve and resonate in my daily life, which is a testament to the lasting impact of his help.
I warmly recommend Aakust to anyone looking for a skilled thought provoker and partner. His unique blend of expertise and empathy makes him an invaluable partner on your personal and professional development journey - and the journey will be fun."
JUHA TURPEINEN, TEAM LEADER, STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT UNIT, KELA
Highlights of services
GROWTH PROGRAMMES AND FUTURE PROCESSES
North Helsinki Music Institute (PHMO)
Lead the Beat growth programme of the Future Board
Subject: Clarifying the vision for the future and leading change
Objective: To clarify the vision and find new opportunities for change. Develop leadership by identifying resources.
Target group: Future Board of 3 leaders
Implementation format: Face-to-face coaching with initial assessment, 3 x 3h coaching sessions, 2 x individual coaching sessions for each leader, final assessment and summary
Length: 6 months
What was said and feedback on the coaching:
"Well attended and guided, you took hold of the words and carried on!"
KALLE HASSINEN, PRINCIPAL, PHMO
"We are moving in the right direction. Clarity is increasing. We are thinking of concrete ways to move towards a better working culture. Great clear and concrete work!"
MEMBER OF THE FUTURE BOARD, PHMO
LEADERSHIP COACHING
Microsoft
Beat the Future - leadership programme
Subject: What does it take to lead for the future? Renew leadership and promote positive change.
Objective: To support leaders' capacity for renewal and collaboration and to bring new insights into the issues of the day.
Target group: 20 managers
Language: English
Implementation format: As part of the Development Day
Length: about 1,5 hours
Feedback on coaching:
"Energizing session!!!"
"Thank you - well appreciated."
"Great workshop, thank you!"
Participants' insights on the topic:
"Same goals, same rhythm, keeps people focused = results."
"React fast to others changing."
"I want to find my own way to do things, but by doing things, together we are more."
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
TEAM COACHING
EXECUTIVE BOARD AND TEAM COACHING
Kemijoki River & H+K
Beat the Future team coaching
Subject: Developing courage and innovation
Objective: Take the team's spirit of experimentation to a new level. Increase opportunities for collaboration and the discovery of new ideas.
Target group: 2 company leaders and 7 communication team specialists
Implementation format: Face-to-face coaching
Length: 4 hours
Feedback on coaching:
"A nice change! Concrete activities and varied exercises that were easy to throw yourself into - but still made you think bigger and on a broader scale."
"Good encouragement and grip! Interesting method. Thank you Aakusti."
"Good execution, inspiring leader, good exercises. Thank you very much!"
Participants' insights on the topic:
"Let's encourage each other to be brave with praise."
"Working together is a powerful force."
"In the workplace, you don't always have to take things so seriously. A more relaxed approach helps with creativity."
PERSONAL COACHING AND PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE
Solution-focused coaching for a leader, both face-to-face and remotely
Subject: Clarifying the work situation and finding a new direction.
Objective: To find resources in a new situation and look to the future.
Customer: Päivi Jokimäki, Director of Communications
Length: 9 months
Location: Combination of face-to-face and remote online coaching
"You did a really good turnaround and caught the essence. We didn't just stick to the superficial things, we got to the deeper issues. Good call to bring up the 'best of my job', it took our discussion in a good direction. Thank you very much!"
PÄIVI JOKIMÄKI, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
KEYNOTE SPEECH AND CONFERENCE OPENING
Event Makers (orderer)
Kick Your Beat opening of the conference
Subject: Energise the opportunity. To open a new collaboration.
Objective: To bring participants together and produce a pulsating interactive experience.
Group size: 600+ people
Length: 20 minutes
Location: Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre
Said:
"I had a really good feeling about your performance. I felt it in my whole body when more than 600 people clapped. You lit the rhythm!"
DIRECTOR GENERAL, TRAFICOM
"The 8 trainings I have been to with you have all been different. That's why it has been so NICE to be involved."
PETRI VIRTANEN, PROFESSOR OF LEADERSHIP SCIENCE, SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF TAMPERE