The Listening Shift: Improvisation & Collective Intelligence
Guided vocal improvisation
A highly interactive experience using voice, rhythm, and guided improvisation to develop real-time listening, adaptability, and collaborative intelligence. Drawing from ensemble-based practices and circle singing (inspired by Bobby McFerrin), participants engage in simple, accessible group exercises that reveal…
Active Listening
Communication Skills Practice
Group Activity
Group Singing
Group Synchrony & Harmonisation
Improvisation
Workshop
Description
A highly interactive experience using voice, rhythm, and guided improvisation to develop real-time listening, adaptability, and collaborative intelligence.
Drawing from ensemble-based practices and circle singing (inspired by Bobby McFerrin), participants engage in simple, accessible group exercises that reveal how attention, responsiveness, and trust shape collective outcomes.
No musical experience is required—this is not about performance, but about how individuals listen, respond, and co-create in dynamic environments.
Participants experience collaboration as a live system—where every action influences the whole.
Benefits
Key Activities:
– Guided vocal and rhythm-based group exercises
– Real-time improvisation and co-creation
– Reflection linking experience to leadership and team dynamics
Outcomes:
– Stronger listening and communication skills
– Increased adaptability and responsiveness
– A direct experience of trust-based collaboration in action
– Greater awareness of group dynamics and collective intelligence
Additional Experience Info
Standard session (45–75 min): €1,500
Short sessions (20–45 min): €1,200
Extended sessions (90–120 min): €2,200
Custom formats, multi-session engagements, and offsite experiences can be scoped separately.
Travel costs are not included and may apply depending on location.
Hosted by Tonya (TBird Luv) Ridgely
About the Host
I’m TBird (Tonya Ridgely), a relational systems facilitator and experience architect specializing in leadership, culture, and team dynamics. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with leaders and organizations globally to address the layer most teams struggle to resolve directly: trust, communication, and relational alignment. My work focuses on what’s happening beneath the surface—how people interact, where tension is avoided, and what prevents teams from collaborating effectively. I design structured, experiential sessions that create immediate, felt shifts in how teams relate and operate. Participants don’t just gain insight—they experience real-time changes in trust, clarity, and communication. My approach integrates somatic awareness, relational intelligence, and systems thinking, translated into practical, accessible experiences that work inside corporate environments. I specialize in helping teams move from surface-level interaction to meaningful collaboration—quickly, safely, and with lasting impact.
Travel Locations
Based in Bali, Indonesia.
Available for engagements across Asia-Pacific (Indonesia, Singapore, Australia) and Europe (including France, Belgium, and surrounding regions).
Travel costs apply depending on location:
– Asia-Pacific: +€300–€800
– Europe: +€800–€1,500
I regularly work in Europe, particularly in Paris, and am available to coordinate multiple engagements within a single trip.
Certifications & Credentials
Background includes a BFA in Performing Arts (CalArts), advanced leadership development training (Rockwood Leadership Institute), and certifications in facilitation, human development, and relational practices (including Genius Educator and EcoVillage Design).
My work is also informed by somatic, creative, and integrative modalities developed through extensive global facilitation experience.
As for public liability insurance, not currently held; open to arranging if required by client or engagement.
Client Requirements
A quiet space suitable for group interaction and movement (depending on session format). Clients can dress casual and comfortable. Basic audio setup + blue tooth for pre-recorded music when applicable. For music performances, 1 micro phone and presentation screen. Open, participatory environment where attendees can engage in guided exercises and dialogue. All sessions are designed to be adaptable to different environments and group sizes.
Focus Areas
Creative/CultureWell-being/HealthDevelopment/Coaching
Location
5Q65222W+XQ
Languages
English
Corporate Experience
Significant
Session Types Offered
Interactive & Passive
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Past Clients
Axa Group and The Hinrich Foundation
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