Day 55 of Embracing the Wonders of Life!

This time, not a photo I took myself, but the mysterious album cover of Thom Yorke’s Anima. Yesterday, I had another inspiring music session with my daughter. We practised our repertoire, inching closer to performing together. That creative flow carried into the evening, where I found myself on the couch, immersed in music videos on YouTube. One piece stood out again: Anima, the short film by Thom Yorke. A masterpiece where styling, choreography, and sound converge into something transcendent.

The highlight for me is Dawn Chorus. It’s not just a song—it’s an emotional experience. DJ Zane Lowe once admitted he cried the first time he heard it, as it tapped into everything he’d lived through. For me, it’s the seamless fusion of emotion, sound, and visual storytelling that opens something deep within. It touches parts of us we didn’t know were there.

This got me thinking: why do we reserve this kind of emotional resonance for art and music? In business—especially when we communicate strategy or prepare presentations—shouldn’t we aim to create our own Dawn Chorus moments? Moments that don’t just inform, but move people. That connect on a human level.

Artists have a unique ability to blend authenticity, emotion, and craft. If we can learn from them, we can elevate how we communicate in the corporate world. Not by mimicking art, but by infusing our work with intention, clarity, and emotional truth.

Next time you prepare a presentation or strategic message, ask yourself: What do I want people to feel? Not just understand, but truly feel. Use storytelling, visuals, and tone to craft a message that resonates. Aim for connection, not just comprehension. That’s how we create our own Dawn Chorus—in boardrooms, not just concert halls.