Embodied WaysFinding - Mirjam Christine Hope

Shifting Your Relationship with Complexity.

Navigating New Frontiers.

You are probably thinking: This is the last thing I need.

Drowning in responsibilities, navigating ever-changing demands, and putting out fires that never seem to die down.

The idea of adding something else to your plate? Impossible.

But here you are, reading this.

Maybe it’s the quiet knowing that things aren’t working the way they used to—no matter how hard you try.

You’ve mastered SMART goals, KPIs, and the latest best practices, but the world keeps changing faster than your best strategies can keep up.

You’ve literally come to the end of your maps.

You’re expected to be in control of it all, but what if control isn’t the answer anymore?

This is your frontier.

The line between what you think is possible and what you’re about to discover…

You’re not lost, you’re at the edge of something new.

Right now, you’re caught in systems and strategies that no longer resonate with the complexity you face. They’ve been useful tools, but they’re no longer enough.

Complexity isn’t a problem to solve with more data, more control, or more structure.

It’s an inherent part of the world we live in.

Learning how to work WITH complexity rather than against it opens up new possibilities for innovation, leadership, and impact.

Curious if this is for you? [See who’s stepping into the Unknown.]

Here's what you're really looking for.

You’re not here for another theory, best practice or expert framework.

You’re here because, deep down, you’re craving something that will actually help you move forward in a meaningful way.

You want to:

Stop feeling stuck in outdated ways of doing things.
Navigate uncertainty with more ease and confidence.
Reconnect with your intuition and inner wisdom, not just rely on thinking or more external data.
Step out of continuous overwhelm into a more embodied and grounded way of being with complexity.
Lead in a way that feels alive, meaningful, and impactful.

This isn’t about adding more to your plate.

It’s about finding a new way to lead and live that feels in tune with the complexity and fluidity of today’s world—a way that feels expansive and life affirming, not draining or overwhelming.

Jump to the course details here.

Whether you’re a:

Senior Executive or C-Suite Leader standing at your frontier, seeking a more intuitive, embodied and emergent approach to leadership – and life – in an increasingly more complex environment.
Founder or Entrepreneur navigating personal and professional transformation, sensing that moving forward will require you to engage with, and stretch into the Unknown in ways you haven’t before.
Facilitator, Coach or Consultant looking for deeper practices, new frameworks, and a more intuitive approach to your work. You want to go BEYOND traditional coaching or mentoring and catalyse profound frontier transformations in others and yourself.
High-impact Innovator or Thought Leader searching for ways to refine your ability to sense and respond to emergent opportunities, all while staying grounded in your vision and values.
Seasoned Corporate Professionals preparing to step out of the corporate world, whether transitioning into a new role or nearing retirement, seeking a meaningful frontier to invest your energy in.

What is the WaysFinder framework?

A frontier is by definition the boundary between the Known and the Unknown. Frontiers always involve uncharted territory i.e. there are no maps or GPSs to guide us.

The WaysFinder framework is a practical compass that helps you befriend the Unknown and navigate your frontier.

Rooted in complexity theory, anthropology, and mindfulness, it may seem simple, but its impact lies in that simplicity.

We liken it to switching on a powerful radar or searchlight that can help you to:

Orient yourself, i.e. get a better sense of where you are.
Decide and acknowledge where you can’t or don’t want to go.
Set a direction that feels alive and generative.
Identify edge possibilities you want to explore.

At the edge of the Unknown, our natural tendency is to overthink and hesitate. The WaysFinder breaks through this stuckness, encouraging small steps and constant momentum.

Since life is full of transitions, these skills—drawn from wayfinding traditions like the Polynesians and Inuit—are used repeatedly, both by individuals and teams, to navigate the Unknown and expand strategic frontiers.

Hear what daring explorers who’ve taken the leap have to say.

“A practical and empowering framework to pause and take stock of your journey in any context. Extremely relevant in our messy world.”

— Marlene de Lange, Director of Grow Consulting.

“I highly recommend the Waysfinding framework for deeper self-understanding and growth. This 6-week journey expanded my awareness, helped me embrace uncertainty, and tuned me into my body’s wisdom. Mirjam and Sonja created a safe space for authentic, vulnerable exploration. The experience shifted me from a purely rational approach to a more intuitive and holistic path.”

— Robert Merlo, Sales & Business Development Executive.

“This 6-week program offered itself as an unexpected oasis—both refreshing and transformative. Delivered with expertise, grace, and respect, Mirjam and Sonja struck the perfect balance between information, exploration, and structure.”

– Gail Cox, Leadership Coach.

This isn’t just another training program. Here’s why:

Our “pitch” is not to sell you a predetermined path.

Instead, you’ll learn the scaffolding, build and practise the skills to chart your own pathless path, and keep expanding your frontier every time you meet it.

You’ll develop the capacity to sense, respond, and thrive in the space between the known and the Unknown, not by following a script but by changing the conversation and cultivating a dynamic, living relationship with complexity.

The outcomes from this journey include:

The ability to get yourself unstuck and shift from overthinking into action.
A clearer sense of the direction of the frontier that you’d like to devote yourself to in your next season.
Feeling more grounded in the knowledge that you have the embodied skills and ability to be in generative conversation with the Unknown.
Flowing more naturally with change and harnessing the potential that lies beyond the frontier edge in the Unknown.
Experiencing joy, awe and wonder As you courageously venture into your frontier, leaving fear and stuckness behind.In short, the ability to navigate any situation with “alertness of mind; wakefulness of the heart; attuned in the spirit, grounded in the belly” like the Wayfinders of old.

On this, 6-week journey you will learn how to:

Scaffold your journey with the WaysFinder framework.
Reframe your relationship with transitions and the Unknown.
Shift from resistance into flow.
Tap into Sphere Intelligence – expand your repertoire beyond the mind into the intuitive wisdom of your body.
Reconnect with desire and possibility.
Rediscover your agency and options.
Dance at your edges and expand your frontier.
Cultivate momentum by experimenting while adopting a playful posture and practising WaysFinding skills.
Navigate Cycles of Expansion and celebrate who you are becoming (not only arrival at an end state).

This is for you if

You know something new is calling you, and you can’t stay where you are.
Thinking about how to move towards the new within existing systems feels too risky and impossible to figure out.
You’re tired of pushing against the status quo. Maybe even bored.
You want to create a life of meaningful impact.
You’re curious, eager, AND a little scared to start exploring what your expanded frontier identity looks, feels and sounds like.
You want to learn practical WayFinding skills and how to tap into intuition and other sources of wisdom beyond your mind.
You want to reconnect with your authentic self beyond the stories of who you “should” be.
You don’t want to do it alone. You seek guidance and inspiration from others who have faced and potentially overcome similar challenges.

Your WaysFinding guides

Sonja Blignaut

Sonja Blignaut helps individuals and organizations thrive in uncertainty, making complexity thinking accessible. Her WaysFinder framework is designed to help individuals and teams navigate life’s transitions and uncertainties.

Sonja is the founder of More Beyond and a globally sought-after teacher and speaker who has worked with many well-known corporate brands around the world.

For a deeper understanding of Sonja’s work and its impact, we invite you to explore more about her here.

Mirjam van Vliet

Mirjam van Vliet is an experienced marketer & entrepreneur who helps positive impact organisations, coaches and facilitators create meaningful impact to thrive in uncertainty. She started her career at Microsoft as an external consultant and moved to South Africa in 2008.

With 15+ years of experience she combines traditional marketing methods with improv, embodiment & mindfulness practices. She has the ability to flow ideas into execution almost seamlessly.

Mirjam combines her extensive marketing knowledge with a real passion for all things human. You can read more about her work here.

Content structure

Switching on the searchlight.

Illuminate the edges you are on and the frontier you are currently being invited into. Stepping into the new requires transitions and letting go. During this first session, we begin to clarify the framing question that will guide the rest of your journey.

Shaping your WaysFinding Frontier.

Discover the frame and scaffolding of the WaysFinder framework and how constraints enable us to keep moving as we explore beyond the known, even if we are unsure of our direction.

Reframing resistance to shift into flow.

Humans are the only beings able to resist reality. Resisting what is and what is emerging keeps us stuck. In this session we learn to acknowledge and allow so that we can become part of the natural flow towards the emerging future.

Tapping into Sphere Intelligence.

Learn practical ways to access different ways of knowing, going beyond (and supplement) the rational and cognitive. Cultivate ‘beginners’ eyes, imagination, intuition and bodily awareness.

Expanding your Frontier.

Learn how to work your edges and stretch into the Unknown.

Navigating Cycles of Expansion.

Learn to stop “reaching for” an outcome or destination, celebrate the process and who you are becoming as you journey.

The nuts & bolts

Exclusive written, audio & video learning content shared weekly (6 total)
Weekly live 90-min sessions on Zoom with Sonja & Mirjam (all calls recorded + replays available)
- Kickoff & Live Call 1: Thursday 31 October 2 pm CET (3 pm SAST / 9 am EDT).
- Live Call 2: Thursday 7 November 2 pm CET (3 pm SAST / 9 am EDT).
- Live Call 3: Thursday 14 November 2 pm CET (3 pm SAST / 9 am EDT).
- Live Call 4: Thursday 21 November 2 pm CET (3 pm SAST / 9 am EDT).
- Live Call 5: Thursday 28 November 2 pm CET (3 pm SAST / 9 am EDT).
- Live Call 6: Thursday 5 December 2 pm CET (3 pm SAST / 9 am EDT).
Access to an exclusive membership-based alumni community.

Can’t make these dates? Join the waiting list here to stay informed about our next ones.

Frequently asked questions

I’m very busy right now. How will I make time to benefit from the 6-week course?

Life is busy. We’ve designed the course in a way that you can simply plug in & plug out. Our training content will come in bit-size and various formats (e.g. video, audio, reading material) to allow for an easy and flexible learning experience.

You’ll gain access to each week’s training content 5-7 days in advance, to allow you enough time to go through it.
Going through the training content is not mandatory, but is recommended to enrich your experience.

What is the focus of the live calls?

The focus of the live calls is on the practice of “waysfinding”.

Each call will start off with a frame that links the weekly training material to the topic we’re discussing. Each call will include a somatic & embodiment practice to get out of our “heads” and into our bodies. There will be lots of space for questions, reflections & mutual learnings.

How much time should I put aside for the course?

To get the most out of the course, you will need to allocate around 3-4 hours each week for the 6 weeks.
This includes the weekly live session (90 min) and POD call (60 min).

How will I access the course?

Once you’ve enrolled, you will be emailed access to our Waysfinder space hosted in a private online hub. From there, you will be able to access all course material and calls.

What is a POD?

Apart from a weekly live session with Sonja & Mirjam, you’ll work in small groups (=POD) with participants from around the world to give and receive support. They’re self-organising and a great addition to your learning experience.

How interactive is it?

As much as you want it to be! Apart from the weekly live sessions, you’ll take part in a self-organising POD that meets weekly.

I can’t make the dates offered!

Not too worry. Indicate your interest here and automatically get added to the Waiting List to stay informed about our next ones.

Questions?

Reach out to Sonja or Mirjam if you have any questions.