The word team building evokes mixed feelings for many. Some people look forward to it, others see it as a compulsory cycle. But a real, lasting team experience is not only created through playful exercises or formal conversations. There is one tool that can open up new dimensions of connection – and that is wine.
WineSelf Coaching’s team-building programme offers companies a unique experience: self-reflection through wine tasting, honest presence and deeper attunement. This is no ordinary corporate event. Here, wine is not a means of distraction, but a conscious bridge between our inner worlds and team dynamics.
Imagine an evening in Zurich or Lucerne, in an elegant, calm space where the noisy world slowly quiets down. The soft clinking of wine glasses, the aromas that open up, the attuned attention to perception, the flavours and thoughts that are discovered together create a space where colleagues can connect with each other’s human side. Through the shared processing of subjective wine experiences, a new understanding and trust is developed – one that has an impact on everyday work.
This programme does not require prior tasting knowledge or coaching experience. Just an open mind. The experience brings all participants naturally into the present moment – where questions and insights are generated through the tastes and smells of wine. Non-intrusive, yet deep. Non-direct, yet powerful. The process is guided by an experienced coach, gently guiding the attention towards self-reflection and attunement through perception.
The Wine & Team programme is available in a variety of formats – be it an evening event lasting a few hours, a programme combined with a workshop day or a retreat to your own location. The flexibility is there, but the goal is always the same: to make collaboration an experience and deepen the connection.
Companies that have tried it out report that the programme was not only fun and unique, but also had a real impact on the way the team worked. Some said that an evening like this gave more than months of small interactions at work – because there was finally space for real connection.
So next time you’re thinking about team building, don’t start from a template. Offer something different: an experience where everyone finds more of themselves and each other. A sip of wine, a new insight and a stronger team – that’s Wine & Team.
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