The Ekskaret Foundation
Born from a firm conviction that personal development creates a more conscious society
Born from a firm conviction that personal development creates a more conscious society
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The mission of the Ekskäret Foundation is to both to make sense of the world we create and allow brave spaces for people to explore and work on their inner growth. Studies show that having a “safe place” in connection to nature, where we dare to challenge ourselves, can act as important catalysts for the process of personal development. We support and contributes to these brave places by creating contexts and locations for transformative learning, where skills can be developed to better handle the rapid change and the constantly increasing complexity of our world. Skills that increase our capacity for deeper understanding and wisdom, which then engages individuals to become active co-creators in the world we create.
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Tomas Björkman is an entrepreneur, investment banker and property developer with great interest in science and philosophy. He has founded several companies and organizations, including Investment Banking Partners AB. He has also served as chairman of EFG Investment Bank. Ten years ago, he founded the Ekskäret Foundation, supporting development for individuals, organizations with the aim of creating a more conscious society.
Tomas is also the co-founder of the research institute Perspectiva in London, of the Co-creation Foundation and the media platform Emerge in Berlin and 29k.com personal development platform. He is the author of three books: The Market Myth (2016), The Nordic Secret (together with Lene Rachel Andersen, 2017) and The World We Create (2019). He divides his time between London, Stockholm and Berlin.
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From us and the Inner Development Goals team we express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who attended the IDG Summit 2023 and and all others who made this incredible experience possible. A special thank you goes out to the unsung heroes behind the scenes and on centre stage: – Our dedicated organisers and team who
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News from Inner Development Goals and an exercise from the Toolkit: Rather than fighting the old, you are invited to envision the new. Finding the steps to put this vision into action is at the heart of imagination activism. At this year’s Summit, we are looking forward to imagining alongside Phoebe Tickell, a renegade scientist, systems thinker and social entrepreneur
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News from the Inner Development Goals: The official photos from the IDG Summit 2023 are now available! We’re excited to give you the chance to relive the inspiring moments, heartfelt connections and the general magic of the Summit. Head over to our online photo album to browse, download, and share your favourite snapshots with the world. We also invite attendees
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Welcome to the next ‘Elevate Winter 2023: Hibernate’ that will take place November 27 – December 3. “Elevate are co-created, participatory gatherings on the island Ekskäret in the Stockholm archipelago. We are all co-hosts of this event and everyone creates experiences, meals and activities for each other – there are no producers and consumers. You are not buying an experience,
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News from the Inner Development Goals: This Wednesday, we are honoured to hold our final IDG Masterclass of 2023 with the renowned adult developmental psychologist Dr. Robert Kegan. Arguably one of the most influential thought leaders in the field of adult development, don’t miss this rare opportunity to spend three days of in-depth learning and practical application of his revolutionary
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If you feel called, there are still 1-2 places left to join ‘Elevate Winter 2023’ which starts in two weeks!Welcome to the next ‘Elevate Winter 2023: Hibernate’ that will take place November 27 – December 3. “Elevate are co-created, participatory gatherings on the island Ekskäret in the Stockholm archipelago. We are all co-hosts of this event and everyone creates experiences,
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News from the Inner Development Goals: 👣 The human factor. 🗝️ Perhaps the key element lacking in our progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). Whilst having the technical solutions and resources to achieve the SDGs, why aren’t we? ⚪ Do we have what it takes to handle today’s complex challenges? 🔴 What kind of people, organisations, and governments must
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News from the Inner Development Goals: What’s missing from the IDG Framework? Self-awareness, critical thinking, humility, communication and courage… These are just five of the 23 inner skills you believe we must cultivate to bring about a more sustainable world and human flourishing on a healthy planet. But there’s more work to do, and your collaboration and insights are invaluable
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Welcome to the last COME TOGETHER this year, October 19 – 22, which is a community-retreat and an opportunity to connect with others, yourself, nature and life. These days are arranged in collaboration with RIVER and we will together with participants explore the theme “A memory journey to an ancient future”. The event takes place on our island Ekskäret and
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The IDG Summit 2023 takes place in Stockholm October 11-12. Here is some more news from the Inner Development Goals on what happens the day before: Join together the day before the Summit for two special events created by and for the community. The unconference is a full-day event that leaves behind the traditional confines of a conference to explore
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The IDG Summit 2023 takes place in Stockholm October 11-12. Here is some news from the Inner Development Goals on what happens the days before and after: Continue the connections and conversations with our post-summit events! Bask in the afterglow of the IDG Summit: We invite you to our open space to further connect, digest, and integrate new insights gleaned
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Welcome to Nature Quest-Ekskäret, October 8-10, an opportunity for 10 participants to take part in …
Welcome to Nature Quest-Ekskäret, October 8-10, an opportunity for 10 participants to take part in a strong experience in the Stockholm archipelago combined with conversation, mental training and being in presence. As a participant, you will spend two days all by yourself in nature to explore a deeper contact with yourself and what is important in your life. By removing
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An exercise from the Inner Development Goals Toolkit: Perhaps you heard, but did you listen? And if you listened, which level of listening were you operating from? Truly listening goes beyond just hearing; it is a deliberate act of fully engaging with what is being said. Consider Otto Scharmer’s insightful four levels of listening: 1. Downloading – Projecting the past
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News from the Inner Development Goals: Break free from the conventional shackles of knowledge. At next month’s Summit, we invite you to explore the untamed depths of wisdom that lie beyond the mind, cultivating a more intimate understanding and connection to the systems that govern our existence. On the evening of Wednesday, 11 October, following a day filled with stimulating
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Welcome to the last COME TOGETHER this year, October 19 – 22. Come Together is a community-retreat and an opportunity to connect with others, yourself, nature and life on our island Ekskäret. In a world that is rapidly changing and getting more challenging it is not easy for us as individuals to follow our inner compass and navigate the constantly
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An exercise from the Inner Development Goals toolbox: Are you ready to meet the wisest version of yourself? Envision being at your 90th birthday party. What stories do you hope to share? In this guided exploration, immerse yourself in the emotions, stories, and experiences of your future self, crystallising your present hopes, dreams, and values as if looking back from
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Welcome to the last COME TOGETHER this year, October 19 – 22. Come Together is a community-retreat and an opportunity to connect with others, yourself, nature and life on our island Ekskäret. In a world that is rapidly changing and getting more challenging it is not easy for us as individuals to follow our inner compass and navigate the constantly
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What is an initiative/project that you are currently or have been involved with that directly relates to the Inner Development Goals? Share your passion to inspire & connect! Everyone is invited & welcome to contribute. The IDG Garden is a collaborative haven at the Summit 2023 designed to foster connections and facilitate cross-pollination of community-sourced projects. * Do you nurture
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Last week, our founder Tomas Björkman sat down with Naimul Abd who heads Startup Grind in Nordics and discussed his journey into social entrepreneurship. They talked in-depth about startup ecosystems, social entrepreneurship, and how personal inner development and societal growth intersect. They also discussed Tomas various initiatives including Ekskäret Foundation, Perspectiva, Emerge, 29k and the Inner Development Goals framework. Here
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An invitation to meet Dr. Dan Siegel from Inner Development Goals: In case you missed it, discover our exclusive limited-time offer that combines two exceptional events in October—the transformative Dan Siegel Masterclass and the highly anticipated IDG Summit 2023. Unleash your potential with this special package, offering a deep dive into integrated leadership alongside Dr. Siegel, a multifaceted expert in
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News from the Inner Development Goals: We warmly invite our global community to join us via YouTube for the exclusive after-event of the One-Question Global Survey Launch, September 19 16.00-18.00 CET. Following the official morning launch at Fotografiska in Stockholm, we’ll reconvene in the afternoon for a gathering of luminary minds and engaging fireside chats. This is a celebratory moment
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Two spots left to our retreat BEING this upcoming weekend, September 15-17! Cost only 3750 SEK. These days we will be focusing on how to be in contact with ourselves, each other and nature. Our guides during the weekend are Viveka Klingenberg och Marie Söderberg who will help participants calibrate their inner compass. The retreat takes place on our island
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Exciting news from the Inner Development Goals: See the Official Summit 2023 Programme! This year’s summit promises to be an extraordinary journey that dives deep into the heart of inner development for a more sustainable future. Across two immersive days guided by the five IDG Dimensions, experience the event at various picturesque venues throughout Stockholm, Sweden, or join in the
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