Christof Zürn: Using Music Thinking to Orchestrate Innovation
Jessica talks with Christof Zürn: Strategy Facilitator, Music Thinker, and Improviser.
Christof uses the dynamics of music to help leaders orchestrate innovation and turn complexity into clarity. A joiner by trade with an MA in Musicology, he combines the precision of craftsmanship with the fluidity of strategic thinking to unlock momentum in teams.
In the 90s, he pioneered digital music interaction, interviewing legends like Daniel Barenboim and B.B. King. Today, he channels that diverse experience into guiding leadership programs and workshops for global clients. Alongside his consulting practice, he lectures in Creative Business at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, and he performs with the improvising collective Raum-Musik für Saxophone, as well as with other ensembles.
He is the author of the book The Power of Music Thinking and host of the podcast of the same name.
Find Christof’s work at musicthinking.com.
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About The Ampersand Manifesto:
What happens when you refuse to choose just one path?
On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we’re co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life.
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About your host, Jessica Wan:
Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech Executive
Jessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life.
Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro Call
Join The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career Professionals
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Connect: Jessica’s LinkedIn
Listen: Singing Excerpts
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Credits
Co-produced and hosted by Jessica Wan
Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by Carlos Schmitt
