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Why One Focused Session Can Be More Valuable Than a Longterm Project

Long-term consulting isn’t always the answer. In this post, I explore why a single focused session can often unlock more clarity and momentum than months of ongoing support — and why staying slightly outside the day-to-day might be the key to real strategic value.

When the Engine Stalls: Finding Clarity in the Quiet Hours together

When sales stall and teams lose focus, most leaders double down on doing more — instead of stepping back. This post explores how the Revenue Engine Reset creates space for clarity, alignment, and growth through focused strategy sprints held outside regular hours.

Smart Grids Start Local—But Their Impact Should Be Portfolio-Wide

The EKZ OrtsNetz pilot in Winkel shows how intelligent grid technology can reduce infrastructure strain—but the bigger opportunity lies with real estate portfolio owners. Smart grids aren’t just utility infrastructure—they’re a strategic asset waiting to be deployed at scale.

Tomatoes, Sunlight, and Systems Thinking: What a Greenhouse in Aargau Can Teach Us About the Energy Transition

Energy transition doesn’t have to mean disruption. Sometimes, it’s as simple—and powerful—as letting tomatoes and technology grow under the same roof.

The Military’s Carbon Blind Spot: Security, Secrecy, and Sustainability

The military’s role in climate action is a blind spot we cannot ignore, according to Ajit Niranjan. While transparency may be limited by security concerns, it’s time to ask how defence spending can also drive green innovation and reduce long-term risks.

Storage is the New Currency of the Energy Transition

Storage is the new currency of the energy market. While solar energy has made us producers, storage will determine who holds the real power in the energy transition. Opinion piece.

A Friday in Lugano: Lessons from the Dental World

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of standing on stage at the SSO Congress in Lugano, in front of a few hundred dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. It was one of those moments where you feel both a sense of excitement and a deep respect for the audience you’

Curious reads: “Lucid Dreaming: Gateway to the Inner Self” by Robert Waggoner

A curious dive into the subconscious, with a somewhat murky map. Why I Picked It Up Every once in a while, I’ll have a dream that lingers—a strange sense of déjà vu, or just something wildly surreal that makes me think, “what if I could actually steer this?

Blogging from Your Notes App: My Deep Dive into Quotion

Quotion turns your Apple Notes into a live blog, making publishing as simple as writing a note. In this deep dive, I explore how it works, why it’s worth your time, and what makes it one of the most refreshingly minimal tools I’ve used in years.

Switzerland’s Renewable Energy Innovators: Pioneering a Sustainable Future

By Remco Livain, CEO of GANDT Published: February 25, 2025 Switzerland’s reputation for precision and sustainability shines brightly in its renewable energy sector. As the founder and CEO of GANDT, a company builder focused on providing marketing and sales support to teams in renewable energy and construction, I’ve