Personal, social, and corporate reflection for decision-makers and leaders.

Envisioning the world as it would make the most sense.

VITA CONTEMPLATIVA – the contemplation of life – is a new format from the Steilpass Brand Experience Lab, exploring central questions about life and work.
How can we lead a meaningful life — both personally and as leaders? And how can we actively shape society and make a positive impact?

Philosophy, coaching, sociology, behavioral economics, happiness research, change management, and other disciplines provide inspiration and food for thought. Through a program of lectures and discussions, book presentations, and interviews, we invite participants to engage in open exchange and stimulating conversations.

For questions or registration, feel free to contact us directly at experience@steilpass.com or by phone at +49 711 46059-622.

Jens Leonhäuser, Geschäftsinhaber Steilpass:

„Ziel von VITA CONTEMPLATIVA ist nicht die Wissensvermittlung, sondern das Setzen von Impulsen, das Pflanzen von Ideen, das Entdecken neuer Aspekte. Kehren Sie inspiriert und mit neuen Perspektiven auf die Welt, unsere Gesellschaft und ihre Möglichkeiten in den Alltag zurück.“

We look forward to welcoming you!

Steilpass Podcast: Vita Contemplativa

A podcast for reflecting on life, leadership, and society.

#3 Bold Visions for the Future

A conversation with marketing and communications expert Sandra Bohnaker about courage, change, and shaping the future with an open mind.

#2 Trust and Health

Together with Kathrin Glaser-Bunz, we explore the connection between trust and workplace health.

#1 Communication and Freedom

With communication expert Oliver Fink from fink different, we discuss the opportunities and limitations of nonviolent communication — and how freedom sometimes risks consuming itself.

Inhalte und Themenfelder:

Beeing

Not a single atom in the universe is ever lost.

Is idea or matter the fundamental building block of our universe?
Is free will possible in a deterministic universe, and what role does our thinking play?

ATTITUDE

Attitude is grounded in values — and values provide stability in times of change.

How is attitude formed? How do we model and live it?
And what influence does it have on those around us?

TRUST

Control is good — but trust is faster!

So how can we create an environment of trust and mutual respect?
How do we want to work in the future?

EMPATHY

AI cannot feel empathy.

Can mindfulness be trained?
How do we apply empathy authentically?
And who deserves our empathy — only family, friends, and colleagues, or also competitors, even enemies?

MEANING

Humans as servants of the economic system — because the system demands it.

What are the core elements of our society?
How do we find purposeful roles within it?
And how can we empower the people entrusted to us?

Vita Contemplativa Thought-Box

Whether alone, in pairs, or as a group — the impulse cards in the Vita Contemplativa Thought Box offer countless stimuli, inspirations, and provocations for discussion, philosophical exploration, or simple contemplative reflection — during a walk, a team event, or even as a daily morning impulse.

Contents: Box with 150 thought cards and instructions

Inspiration cost: €35.00 incl. VAT (plus shipping)

Order via: experience@steilpass.com