I’ve been through workplaces of all conditions, so I’m difficult to shock. Remember the idea is not to make the place feel like a museum -in fact, having things “too” orderly presents it’s own challenges. Life ebbs and flows, so it all comes back to balance. Nevertheless, a thorough study is essential to our work together. I’ve studied and designed workplaces for over a decade, so I’m ready when you are.

Location Location Location! You’d be amazed at what your proximity to a Hospital or Cemetery for example can do to the Chi approaching your business, let alone your actual property. This quite literally sets the scene before it even gets inside so it’s important to know what you’re working with and how to defend yourself from any unwanted energy. There’s a reason those Foo-Dogs were put in front of your favorite Chinese restaurant.

It’s all about Chi, the life force energy believed to be inherent in all things. Our spaces are a cultivation of this energy, whether more positive or negative, yin or yang and it’s all about balance. Ideally, we want to store as much positive energy as we can so that the turbulence in life/business can be met with more grace and ease. This discussion can also bring up obstructive furniture placement or clutter in the office. We can feed the space with all the nutrients in the world, but if its arteries are clogged and not allowing things to flow, then it’s time for some TLC.

Think of the Bagua as your space’s Chakras. There are 9 in total and they may not reside in the places you’d like. Feel like you’re success or reputation has been in the toilet lately? Well, it might not be just a metaphor. Depending on your situation, it’s likely we will spend a majority of our time focusing on this. Let me show you the ropes and soon you’ll be a savant yourself.

We have a lot to cover and I don’t expect you to remember most of it, so I’ll include everything we discuss plus my assessments, chi enhancers and remedy options for every stone we overturn along the way. This way you can continue interacting with your space with or without me for years to come. Not all changes show effects right away so you’ll want to be mindful of how much you’re implementing at one time incase the results require some adjustment. Otherwise it will be difficult to narrow down which variable was a culprit.

How would you describe your employee’s mental/physical wellbeing based on how they function in the office? If it’s sluggish or stressed, what are the healthful benefits to the office’s location? Is there a gym on site, healthy snacks or overly fatty and sugary quick bites contributing to that mid-morning and post-lunch “crash” in productivity. Similar to making the switch from fluorescent to LED, budgeting for healthier snacks instead of junk food will save you money and productivity slip-ups in the long run. Remember, salty fatty foods make you hungrier and thirstier so you go back for more and constantly need to restock. When’s the last time you needed to replace your LED’s -catch my drift?

If you don’t know anything about Numerology, it may just become one of your favorite new Ah-ha’s! We’ll break down everything it says about your business address. A few more pieces to the puzzle of Life, the self and how we relate to the world around us.

Burning Sage or Palo Santo, at a minimum, from top to bottom and in all the sneaky nooks and crannies is a great place to start and end our journey together, but I’ll work with you to develop custom rituals for more intimate interaction with your space. If it’s a hell-no to burning, there are alternative solutions for everyone. As always, I cater to your comfort level.

My workplace design background enables me to collaborate directly with your Design Team if the project is in the design/planning phase or work 1:1 with your in-house team directly to remedy an existing space. Naturally, the ideal situation is to avoid potential obstacles early on for the the best outcome, but there’s a solution for everything and everyone who seek it.